Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-09-27 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,) Trames-Street, NEWPORT.
Washing Machine.
THE subscribers having purchased the patent right for the counties of Newport & Bristol, for making, using, and vending to others to be used, a Machine for the purpose of washing clothes, fulling, scouring, and cleaning cloth, under the original patent right, which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel S. Dean, of the town of Beckman, in Dutchess county, State of New York, on the 20th day of February, 1804. All persons are hereby forbid making, using, or vending said Machine, within the counties aforesaid, under the penalty of the Law, without the authority of us, or our agents, being first granted them. Any person may be accommodated, by calling on BENJAMIN PITMAN, jun. JOSHUA NICHOLS.
N. B. Those who may wish to purchase the Patent right for the county of Bristol, will please to apply as above. Newport, Sept. 19. 1804.
FOR SALE.
SIXTY-TWO Shares in the stock of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. Newport, Sept. 19. 1804. N. B. as they are very desirous (for a particular reason) to dispose of the above mentioned stock—they therefore offer the same at a low cost. N. SWEET, & Co.
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun. FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hhds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrease,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9. 1804.
FOR SALE.
(Now lying at CALDER GARDNER'S Wharf) THE Sloop Columbia, forty tons burthen, new last June: She is a good strong vessel, sails remarkably well, and will be sold on good terms, for Cash, or approved paper, at either of the Banks in Newport. For terms, apply on board to STEPHEN WILLCOX, or BENJAMIN PENDLETON. Sept. 20.
For Charleston, (S.C.)
THE fast sailing Packet, Ship Rose in Bloom, Isaac Burdick, Master.—Will sail on the 5th of October. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at STEVENS' wharf, or to either of the subscribers. JOHN C. PHILLIPS, AARON DYRE. Newport, Sept. 20.
Take Notice.
WE the subscribers, being appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Portsmouth, commissioners, to receive and adjust the claims on the estate of Joseph Kirby, late of Portsmouth, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice, that we will attend on said business any time within six months from this date, (that being the time allowed by said Court) at our respective dwellings. All those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to ABRAHAM ANTHONY, Portsmouth, or ELISHA ALLEN, Middletown. Portsmouth, Sept. 17.
Rhodes & Hammond
HAVE FOR SALE, (Wholesale and Retail) JAMAICA spirits 4th proof, Cognac Brandy 2d do. Barcelona do. 4th do. Holland Geneva, Havana brown, Do. white, Loaf 1st and 2d quality, & SUGARS, Lump Hyson, Souchong, } TEAS of the & Bohea } first quality Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Mustard, Nutmegs, Allum, Saltpetre, Bennenhove's Snuff, Superfine Flour, Glass Ware, A few bales Cotton Wool of an excellent quality. 20 Barrels Mels & Prime Beef & Pork, &c. &c. Newport, June 7, 1804.
This day published, and for sale at this Office, (price 12 1/2 Cts. single—and 1 Dol. per doz.)
Oppressed Humanity!
OR A Picture of the Distresses of the People of IRELAND:— Portrayed by the matchless Eloquence of CURRAN, and the unrivalled Oratory of ROBERT EMMETT.
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN. Mr. Editor,
I FIND published in the Providence Gazette of the 8th inst. a short account of the proceedings of the Federal Adelphi Society at their last anniversary meeting. In that account I find some things recorded, which are highly honorable to the Society, and eminently deserving of approbation and praise; and I likewise find in it other things which merit universal abhorrence and detestation. I now allude to the toasts which were drank by the Society at Mr. Foster's hotel, immediately after their anniversary dinner. The toast to which I have particular reference is in the following words: "HAMILTON—execrated be that honour which tampers with a life so dear."
Now let me ask what is the import of this toast, and of what principles is it introductory? Its obvious meaning is this; that the infamy and disgrace which a man's vices never fail to heap upon his character and memory, ought not in justice to attach to his character and memory , but to such of his vices as had produced that infamy and disgrace: or in other words, that it is not the wicked conduct of a man which demands our detestation and abhorrence, but those vicious principles and irregular passions from which his sentiments were derived, and by which his actions were regulated. That this is the true import of this toast, in my opinion there can be no doubt; and yet perhaps the author of it will not acknowledge that that was his real meaning. But if that was not in fact his meaning, pray what meaning could he have had? He cannot deny that it was his intention to execrate that false and foolish notion of honor which has lately become so prevalent in our country; neither can he deny that Hamilton in an eminent degree possessed that false and foolish notion of honor; and I am sure he cannot if he would, alledge with any propriety or consistency, that it was his intention to censure and execrate Hamilton, for having suffered his conduct to be influenced and regulated by that unfounded and wicked principle on which he passed so severe a censure: because the epithet which he affixed to the life of Hamilton was "dear"; and certainly that life can never be esteemed very dear which is possessed by a person whose vices entitle him to public execration and hatred. If then it be admitted that the author of this toast did not intend to censure the conduct or condemn the character of Hamilton, and since it cannot be denied that he designed to vent all the severity of censure of which he was master, upon a certain vice prominent in Hamilton's character; the conclusion is inevitable, that his meaning could have been no other than the one above stated. Indeed the language of this toast is too plain to be misunderstood by the most superficial observer. Whoever examines it with the smallest degree of attention cannot but discover the bold and undigested attempt of its author, to load a certain vice with the most bitter execrations of which his mind was capable of conceiving, and at the same instant to heap upon the memory of a man who had perished under the influence and through the agency of that very same vice, all those distinguished honors, and that unbounded praise, which nothing but the purest morals, and an uncommon share of active virtue, can ever merit.
Here I cannot deny myself the opportunity of remarking, that the author of this toast has adopted a very novel and singular method of pronouncing eulogies. I never before knew that it was customary for eulogists first to point out, & then to execrate, the vices of those whom they intended to eulogize. It is indeed true that I have before now heard of the world's producing here and there an amorous youth, whose quick sensibility was so keenly touched by the piercing rays of his fair one's eyes, and by the enchanting appearance of her angelic countenance, and the melting melody of her seraphic voice, that he could detect the vices which she possessed, and yet love her to distraction; but never before did I hear of a man or a body of men, who undertook to eulogize the memory of another, by censuring his vices, and execrating his principles. And certainly this has been the course which has been taken by the author of this toast; because as I before observed, it must have been his intention to censure the vicious practice of dueling, and to execrate that wicked principle which led the subject of his toast to an untimely grave, and thereby deprived an innocent family of their only means of support. This absurdity, however, into which the author of this toast has fallen, does not arise from his want of abilities, but from that unavoidable inconsistency, which ever attends sophistical reasoning, and unfauxed maxims.
I will now enquire what kind of new-fangled principles this toast has introduced. The principles of which it is introductory are these; that we are not responsible for our conduct, but our passions and sentiments ; and consequently that we ought not ourselves to be punished for our crimes, but those particular operations of our minds which induced us to commit those crimes. This I believe is a true description of
the principles of which the toast is expressive.
Let us now try the soundness of those principles, by applying them to another case. Let us figure to ourselves a criminal, legally convicted of some offence against the laws of his country, called on by the Judge before whom he had been tried, to show cause why judgment should not be awarded against him. Now if the principles of which the above mentioned toast is expressive, were admitted to be correct, the criminal would always be prepared to show sufficient cause , why judgment should not be awarded against him. He would only have to say, "do not award judgment against me, but against those wicked principles which spurred me on to perpetrate the crime of which I stand convicted." If the punishment annexed to his offence were a fine, he would say "amerce not me, but that particular vice which begat the crime for which I am condemned;" if imprisonment, "pray do not restrain me of my liberty, but the depravity of my nature which occasioned me to err;" if flagellation, "for heaven's sake do not chastise me, but my vicious inclinations which urged me on to commit the sinful and unlawful act of which I am found guilty;" if death, "O! merciful heavens! never hang me; pray take the desperate wickedness of my heart which led me into this bad pickle , and let me go; yea may hang that, or do what you please with it, if you will but set me at liberty;—and that you are bound to do both by law and conscience; for certainly nothing can be more unjust and oppressive, than that I should be thus rigorously dealt with, and put in jeopardy of my life, for no other fault than that of so far yielding to the humanity of my nature, as to become bail for the appearance of my passions and sentiments ; especially as I am here ready to surrender them up as the law directs."
Thus it appears that if the above mentioned principles were admitted to be orthodox, the criminal would at no time be unprovided with unanswerable reasons, why the sentence of the law should not be passed against him; and thereby all responsibility which has heretofore been attached to our conduct, would by one grand stroke be entirely separated from it, and consequently all moral, religious, and political systems, laid level with the ground. But pray, for what reason are principles to be established, which tend to the immediate destruction of those main pillars of our safety and happiness? Why to be sure, to prevent that disgrace from attaching to the late conduct of Alexander Hamilton, which could not otherwise be avoided. A very cogent reason indeed! A most desirable object I must confess; and truly worthy of the attention of every good and sincere federalist. To entirely destroy the foundation of every good principle, can never prove half so pernicious to America, as the delivering over to the custody of justice, the character and reputation of Gen. Hamilton. This is evidently the sense and meaning of the toast, and of the general language of the federalists upon that subject: For they say impliedly, that the conduct of Gen. Hamilton in fighting a duel with Col. Burr, was in itself abominably wicked, and ought to be execrated by every person possessed of the least spark of religion or honesty; and at the same time speak another kind of language too plain to be misconstrued, which tells us that the General was not himself answerable for his conduct, but that all the blame in this affair, ought to rest upon the shoulders of a certain hair-brained, dissipated, debauched, and unprincipled young fellow, whom the Nobility call honour .
But how vain and useless it was, for the "Federal-Adelphi" to attempt to heap infamy & disgrace upon a certain vice characteristic of Gen. Hamilton, and at the same time to endeavor to drive a wedge between his character, and the disgrace which will eternally adhere to his vices. Is there either sense or reason in such an endeavor? Or does it not rather discover a mind full of the grossest partiality and prejudice, and entirely subjected to the control of the passions? I leave it to the candid and enlightened to determine these questions. But before I quit this part of the subject, I think it proper to notice another glaring inconsistency in the conduct of the Federalists, (of whom the abovenamed society are a part) with regard to the late duel, which proved so fatal to the subject of the above mentioned toast. Whenever they speak of Burr, they never fail to load his name with the most dreadful curses ever uttered by the human tongue, and to censure his conduct for suffering himself to be engaged in a duel, with all the acerbity of expression which they are capable of using. But when Hamilton's name is mentioned, they always stand ready with a kind of magic anpointing knife, to sever from his memory at one stout-hearted and soldier-like stroke, all the infamy and disgrace which might light upon it, on account of his conduct, in madly consenting to a murderous interview with one of his fellow-citizens. These may emphatically be called weak devices , to screen from public view the deformed part of the character of Gen. Hamilton. They are indeed too weak, in my humble opinion, to produce in the smallest de-
gree, that effect which their authors foolishly expect. For when we are told that Mr. Burr is a villain, an assassin, and a murderer, for having permitted a false notion of honor, to possess his mind, and that this same false notion of honor, ought to be universally execrated for having audaciously dared to enter the pure and undefiled bosom of Hamilton, who is so stupid and unobservant, that he does not instantly discover the glaring inconsistency of such expressions?
Does this free and enlightened country, produce a single individual endowed with common sense, who is capable of being made the subject of such gross impositions? Is it possible that that logic which teaches us that one man is answerable for the influence which his passions may have upon his conduct, and another man's passions responsible for the crimes which he may commit, should produce in our minds even a momentary deception? "I trow not." Thus much for a Federal-Adelphian toast. In my next number, I shall make a few observations upon the present unhappy quarrel, between Sir Barbarous Honor , Captain General and Commander in Chief of duelling, and the American Federalists.
WILLIAM TELL.
REVIEW
OF JEFFERSON'S ADMINISTRATION.
UNDER this head there has appeared in the Boston Centinel the commencement of a series of numbers signed "Hume," purporting to be an investigation of the measures of the Republican Administration.—In speaking of these numbers, Mr. Coleman, the editor of the New-York Evening Post, says, "In our opinion no federal print can omit to extend their circulation, without a neglect of duty." This is a kind of command; a sort of general order from the "field marshal" to the army of scribblers, compilers and printers who are under his thumb, and subject to his controul. The Fredericktown Herald takes the lead in servility, and evinces its readiness to obey, by publishing in larger letters than common, the second number of the review in question. Let us however, leave Mr. Coleman, as well as his menials and understrappers, and attend for a few moments to the remarks of "Hume." He sets out with stating, That Gen. Washington's administration received from the old confederation a debt of 76,781,955 dols. and that there was little more than 2,000,000 of dols. on hand at the time to pay it off with; and consequently, that Gen. Washington's administration had to provide for the payment of 73,185,596 dollars.—This we will admit; and we will also agree with the writer when he says, "on the first day of January, 1798; the amount of the debt was 67,627,336 dollars," because we know that Gen. Washington did not go out of office till March, 1797; and for the ten months succeeding, till the first day of January, 1798, Mr. Adams had barely laid the ground work of those plans which put our national debt on a retrograde march until it had reached not only what it originally was when Gen. Washington first came into office, but until it arrived to nearly six millions more, to wit: upwards of eighty millions . This, Hume does not pretend to deny; but attempts to palliate it by saying that no allowance was made in the estimate for custom-house bonds, &c. This attempt to palliate shews strongly the weakness of the writer's argument; for the custom house bonds, be the amount of them what it might, could not alter the public debt. But it is not customary for the secretary of the treasury to introduce into his estimates money not realized, as a set off to the debt of the nation; nor has it ever been done by Mr. Gallatin. The true method is, to state the amount of the public debt, and then place against it the amount of the sum paid on account; the balance would thus appear at one view. From these statements, so incautiously advanced by "Hume," it clearly appears that Mr. Adams increased the public debt, not only the whole amount of what had been liquidated by Gen. Washington, but to the great total of eighty millions of dollars and upwards.
"Hume" finds it wonderfully convenient to glide over that part of his subject which relates to the savings of the administration of Mr. Jefferson: Surely in a review of Jefferson's administration it ought to be shown what he has saved, or what he may have wasted: And as Mr. "Hume" has omitted it, we must supply the deficiency. Be it known then to the world (or at least to that part of it which reads this paper) that in two years and an half, whilst Thomas Jefferson was president, and Albert Gallatin secretary of the treasury, a reduction of the national debt was effected to the amount of 9,324,004 dollars.—Nay, Mr. "Hume," never flinch, man; you know it to be true.
We are next presented with a parade of items of expenditure to shew in what manner the public money was disbursed. This enumeration is useless, for we do not want "Hume's" assistance to learn in what manner his friends spent the money; but it would be the salvation of his party if he could shew the people when and where the federalists saved any.—Relative

to the misapplication of money under Mr. Adams, the sentiment of the nation is fixed. It is no longer a matter of opinion, but it is an article of faith, and that faith is not to be shaken by a writer, who, like 'Hume,' adduces nothing to invalidate it but what, on proper examination, injures his own cause.
If 'Hume' proves any thing, it is this, that Gen. Washington reduced the public debt several millions, which Mr. Adams as speedily filled up and even transcended. As to connecting the administration of Washington with that of Adams, it is an absurdity, for there is not a single feature in the one which resembles a single feature in the other. But General Washington is put to the menial employment of dragging John Adams along. Why, what a poor contemptible manoeuvre it is. Do the advocates of Mr. Jefferson ever attempt to support his administration by tacking it to the tail of Washington's? No, Gaily and cheerfully they invite investigation. If Jefferson's administration cannot stand upon its own merits, let it sink; it is then unworthy of support.
Even what 'Hume' adduces as a palliation of the enormous expenditures of the federalists, is a high compliment to the present administration, to wit: The insurrections in the western country, and in Northampton county, Pennsylvania. He says, that to quell these, absorbed vast sums of money. Admitting the fact, what is the conclusion? Why that it was the improper conduct of government in the first instance that produced the insurrection, and of course gave occasion for those vast expenditures which are now brought forward, in justification of the extravagance of the federalists. The compliment to Mr. Jefferson and his friends is, therefore, that their measures have not produced an insurrection. The reason why they have not produced one is plain: THE PEOPLE ARE CONTENTED: They have nothing to raise an insurrection about. Those who could be wicked enough to create an insurrection in the United States of America now would be equally ready to raise one in Heaven; for as far as poor earthly things can compare with the blessed abodes, we are equally happy.
In enumerating the virtuous actions of the last administration, 'Hume' says, 'It prevented the emigration of aliens, who have since, like an impetuous torrent, inundated our once happy shores covered with crime and vice, without the appearance of one solitary virtue.' Such an illiberal remark must come from another source than that of an enlightened mind. Proud as we are of our native soil, we cannot believe that it is exclusively the parent of virtue. The poor subject of European despotism may be degraded below the dignity of his nature, and make but a simple figure on his arrival among us; but this ought to stimulate our humanity, and should not awaken our hatred. If a man be guilty punish him, but in the name of christian charity, let us not condemn all as vicious and criminal that are not born in America. (Rep. Adv.)
From the BOSTON CHRONICLE.
THE EXAMINER.
To the Electors of President and Vice-President.
To designate parties within the United States, by Federal and Republican , is not the proper criterion to estimate the correctness of principles. It is full time that we adverted to the political doctrines which each side wish to inculcate and maintain. The federalists (falsely so called) pretend to support the Constitution of the United States, but every publication in their papers is sapping the basis on which the federal edifice is reared. It was founded on amity, but they excite discord. The key-stone is confidence, but their under-pinning is jealousy. It was predicated on an extension of national interest—but they say, let us narrow the boundary of the social compact. Washington, in his legacy, (which cannot be too often repeated) bequeathed as his benediction, BROTHERLY AFFECTION ;—but his pretended disciples, with unabated ardor, propagate throughout the northern States, that the welfare of America essentially depends on cutting this gordian-knot; that we ought to rise under the title of New-England men , and become hostile to the interest of our southern brethren. The points of the compass are to be the standards of our national prosperity, and our respective concerns are to be considered as much at variance as the north & south poles.
This is the doctrine of men who pre-eminently style themselves " Washington federalists ." With as much propriety might Judas (if he had not hung himself) have established a sect of christians, and given them the exclusive denomination of the friends to our Saviour , as for the Essex Junto to presume to take to themselves the title of " WASHINGTON Federalists ." They are in every respect his opponents.—They have abandoned his principles—violated his injunctions, and are doing every thing they can to destroy the efficiency of his " last will and tes-
tament." It is somewhat singular, that the Junto should be so preposterous in their conduct. They have come forward to counteract the most essential part of his advisory address—For the whole marrow of his legacy is concentrated within the compass of harmony and good neighborhood. He preached political union , with the same fervency as Saint John did brotherly love .—" Christians, love one another ," was the constant theme of the disciple whom Jesus loved—and, " Americans, unite with each other ," was equally the request of him whom all America delighted to honor. How then can a few apostates from our political faith, have the impudence to assume to themselves the name of " WASHINGTON ," when they are as much opposed to him in practice, as Judas Iscariot was to the divine mission of our Saviour? They would betray him with a kiss, and seven eights of the Junto would, for less than thirty pieces of silver, have delivered him up to the chief priests and rulers of Britain, during the period of our revolution—if, by their perfidy, they could have exalted him to the highest pitch of temple bar, in company with John Hancock and Samuel Adams.
Ye Essex Junto—Give to the public your names, with those of your adherents, and then the honest citizens will be able to judge of your merits. We will look over the list of refugees, and mark in legible characters, how many of you were unfriendly to our country, when the independence of America was suspended on the patriotism and heroism of her distressed citizens.
Fellow-Countrymen! —This same faction now call on us, to support Adams's administration . What a pity that Mr. Adams should have such adherents—or rather, it is a melancholy reflection, that he has submitted himself to their patronage. We feel a reluctance to wound this gentleman's sensibility; but how comes it to pass that this party should presume to sport with his reputation. Has he not been deceived by their subtlety? Like our first parents, has he not been enticed from his original purity? How dare a tory look to Adams for protection, while he is revolting at the benignity of Jefferson? Does not the aged patriot at Quincy begin to discover the fallacy of his pretended friends? Does he not perceive the designs of those who eulogize the virtues of his most implacable foe? Is it possible that the same men can esteem Adams, who venerate the ashes of a man whose malignity of heart was expressed in language too abhorrent to be repeated. If Mr. Adams was right, Mr. Hamilton was wrong: How then can we reconcile the friends of one mourning in such strains of lamentation over the political virtues of the other? If Lieut. Governor Robbins, &c. were real friends to Adams, they could not have sat with composure to hear the fulsome panegyric of Otis upon Hamilton. Yet, fellow-citizens, we shall hear on the choice of electors, that " Adams's administration " is to be supported by the friends of Hamilton. Every man who joined the procession, will be clamorous on the day of election in favor of " Adams's administration ," though no individuals in the United States were more at variance with him than this same Alexander Hamilton , and his associates.
There is a dignity and propriety attached to political controversies.—Deception is the base subterfuge of guilt. An honest man openly avows his principles, and leaves events to the integrity of his conduct. He scorns to use a mask, when he can display himself in his real character.
It is a fact, and not one of the Junto will deny it, that they reprobate Adams for not pursuing his original plans. When they make use of his name, it is only to betray their votaries to the choice of another man, more intrepid in the great objects contemplated under his administration . We call upon them to declare the person
they intend to nominate as President. Let them act like honest men, and own the editorial controversy with a specific declaration of the persons they mean to vote for as President & Vice-President. They must not be permitted to head their list with " Washington and Adams " for it is well known that if Washington was now alive, they would not give him their suffrages. Let the Junto for once show themselves disposed to act with openness.—If Pinekey is their man, say so.—if King is their man, say so. But it is notorious that Adams is not now their candidate, and that they now hold him in the highest disrespect.
The Republicans are willing to say who they are for—THOMAS JEFFERSON, for President, and the venerable patriot Governor CLINTON, of New-York, for Vice-President.—These are the men of their choice, without any secret reservation. The Republicans scorn to make use of one name to carry another. JEFFERSON and CLINTON are their candidates, and only ask for the same explicit avowal on the part of their opponents. We despise every paltry manoeuvre to secure the present happiness of the United States. The citizens enjoy tranquility under the wise administration of Mr. Jefferson, and all the arts and intrigues of a faction , will never deceive them so far as to hazard their present quietude on the boisterous ocean of an " Essex Junto ." We are now relieved from a standing army; we are not perplexed and embarrassed with a stamp act; our lands are not incumbered with taxes; we are not subject to loans at the usurious rate of eight per cent; we are happy in all our concerns, and God forbid that a few incendiaries should disturb the universal repose.
Fellow-Citizens! —On the Fifth of November next, assemble in your respective districts, and defend yourselves by the same energies which secured your independence. UNION was then the order of the day; and remember, you have much the same kind of enemies to encounter now, that you had then. If you defeat your opponents on November next, you may henceforth " sit under your own vine and fig tree, and have none to make you afraid ." Be alert and your triumph will be complete.
The question between the parties is, whether we shall return to the old system of taxation, under the administration of an Essex Junto system, or remain in our present state of public happiness and individual security, under the benign efficacy of Jefferson and his adherents.—Judge ye, then, fellow-citizens, on this important subject.
From the Philadelphia REGISTER.
In the discharge of an important, and to myself an indispensable duty, the subjoined Statement was communicated, in the first instance, to the government.—In a respectful solicitude for the rights and interest of our country, the deposition and letters are now made public. W. JACKSON.
Sept. 20th.
On Thursday, Sept. 6th, 1804, about noon, a note, of which the following is a transcript, was left at my office, as my clerk informed me, by a person who lives with Mr. Francis Breuil, merchant in Philadelphia:
"The marquis de Casa Yrujo presents his compliments to major Jackson, and would be very happy to know from him when and where he could have the pleasure to see him in the course of this day." "Thursday 6."
Never having before received any communication from Mr. Yrujo—never having even exchanged one word of conversation with him in my life—I was not a little surprized at receiving this message, which I answered by a note to the following purport:
"Major Jackson presents his compliments to the marquis de Casa Yrujo—in reply to his note of this
"morning, just now received, Major Jackson will be at his office until 2 o'clock—and at his house in Chestnut-street, next to Gen. Dickinson's, until 4 o'clock—at either of which places he will see the marquis de Casa Yrujo—or, if more convenient, he will wait on him." "Thursday, Sept. 6."
This note was sent by Mr. Johnson my clerk, and left at Governor M'Kean's, Mr. Breuil called on me soon after, and said, that the marquis de Casa Yrujo would be glad to see me at the marquis' house at 5 o'clock.
I asked Mr. Breuil if he knew on what business Mr. Yrujo wanted to see me—he said he did not know.
I went at 5 o'clock to Mr. Yrujo's house, and on entering the room, was accosted by him in nearly the following words:
"You will be surprized, major Jackson, at the liberty I have taken in sending to you, but I trust an explanation of the motive will excuse me. I consider you, Sir, as a gentleman, a man of letters, and a man of honor."
"By a political intolerance you have been forced to adopt a profession different from what you have heretofore pursued—but it is one in which you are qualified to be very useful. I observe by certain opinions expressed in your paper that you consider the present administration (for I will not call them government) as disinclined to go to war with Spain, however you are mistaken—the reverse is the fact—and they only wish the federal papers to utter those opinions that they may have an argument of that sort for indulging their wish to go to war with my country, which would certainly be very injurious to your's—for if the King my master, was to order three ships of the line and six frigates to the Mississippi—three ships of the line and six frigates to the Chesapeake—and three ships of the line and six frigates to Sandy Hook—what would you do? But you have it in your power to do much good, by espousing the part of peace, which is so necessary to both nations—and if you will consent to take elucidations on the subject from me, I will furnish them, & I will make you any acknowledgements." Perceiving, at this moment, his infamous purpose, I with difficulty stifled the emotions which it excited, and restrained my indignation. He went on to examine in detail the several points in dispute between Spain and the United States—and, as I wished to learn his opinions respecting them, I suffered him to proceed. Among other things he said that if Mr. Pinckney had acted by instructions from the administration, or if his conduct should be approved by them, war was inevitable. But he had no doubt war was the wish of our administration—for he had received a letter from New-Orleans, dated on the 25th of April last, which stated that there was a letter at that place in Mr. Jefferson's hand writing, dated in March last, which declared that if the settlers between the Mississippi and the Rio Perdido would raise the American colours, they should be supported.
He continued his observations, and pressed me to give him an answer—assuring me that this was no diplomatic management, but an epanchement (unbosoming) of himself to me as a man of honor, and he trusted I would so consider it. I then quitted the room; he went with me to the street door, and again asked me when I would give him an answer. With difficulty I suppressed the indignation of my feelings and left the house.
W. JACKSON.
Sworn the 7th Sept. 1804. That the contents of the within statement are just and true.
EDWD. SHIPPEN, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1804.
Sir, Considerations paramount to all others, the love of my country, and a sense of personal honor, which no change of fortune or circumstance can ever efface or diminish, have decided

on the present occasion to address The accompanying document re- fers to the most interesting objects at can engage my attention, and for a moment, those objects banish eve- ry other remembrance.
Mr. Yrujo's official character, pre- cludes the only reparation I would consent to receive for this attempt against my honor. It is for you, Sir, to determine what satisfaction is due to our country and its government. I shall wait the time necessary to earn your decision before I give fur- ther publicity to the transaction.
I am Sir, your most Obedient servant, W. JACKSON. Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, Pre- sident of the United States.
Monticello, Sept. 15, 1804. SIR, I have received your letters of the 7th and 9th inst. and shall use their contents in due time and place for the benefit of our country. As you seem sufficiently apprised that the person of the Marquis Yrujo is under the safe- guard of the nation, and secured by it's honor against all violation, I need add nothing on that head; on another how- ever, I may be permitted to add, that if the information respecting a letter said to have been written by me, was meant as a sample of the communica- tions, proposed to be given to you, their loss will not be great. No such letter was ever written by me, by my authority, or with my privity. With my acknowledgments for the commu- nication, I tender you my salutations. TH: JEFFERSON. Maj. William Jackson. * Duplicate.
NATCHEZ, Aug. 14. By a gentleman arrived here yester- day from the neighborhood of Bayou- Sarah, we have been favored with the following information: "That Mr. Nathan Kemper, with a party of about 30 men, with colours flying and horns sounding, marched from the neigh- borhood of the line of demarcation be- tween this territory and West Florida, on the 7th inst. against the fort of Ba- ton Rouge; on their way they made prisoners of John O'Connor, Esq. (an alcalde) and Captains Pintedo and Ter- ry." They arrived on the following morn- ing, about day-light, near the fort. The Spanish Commandant, (apprised of their intentions,) had posted a pi- quet of 18 or 20 men, who hailed the party as they approached: They im- mediately answered by a volley from their rifles, which dispersed the Span- iards, two of whom were observed to fall.
Kemper returned on the following day with his party, to the Bayou-Sa- rah; he has established his head quar- ters near the house of a Mr. William Cobb.
The following is an exact copy of a paper which is posted up at the head quarters of Kemper, and at several other places through the country:
For a people to be free it is suffi- cient that they will it: We, the under- signed, citizens of West-Florida, send- eth these presents Greeting:
Whereas the despotism under which we have long groaned, has grown into an insupportable burthen, and as it is long since admitted, men are born with equal rights, we the un- der-signed inhabitants of that part of the dominion of West-Florida, have resolved to throw off the galling yoke of tyranny and become Free men, by declaring themselves a Free and Inde- pendent People—and by supporting with our lives and property that de- claration; & we do, by these presents, invite our fellow-sufferers throughout the province aforesaid, to repair to the standard, to aid in effecting our com- mon emancipation. We pledge our- selves solemnly to each other, and to our fellow men interested in the e- vents, to avoid as far as practicable the effusion of blood, (save that of our common enemy) and in all cases shall private property be held sacred. So
soon as our emancipation is effected, we will offer ourselves to some govern- ment accustomed to freedom.
Those who set up in opposition to our operations, for the purposes afore- said, will be received as our common enemy, the enemy of mankind and liberty, and will be treated according- ly.
Given under our hands on the south side of the line of demarcation, in the province aforesaid, the first day of Floridian Freedom, August 7, 1804.
NEWPORT, Thursday, Sept. 27, 1804.
With regret we learn, that a most tre- mendous gale was experienced in the vicinity of Charleston (S. C.) about the 10th inst. and that upwards of 30 vessels, of different descriptions, were destroyed. A similar occurrence, perhaps has not been known by the oldest inhabitant of this country. The brig Concord, of this port, owned by Messrs. John & Henry Calhoun, we understand sank as she lay at the wharf; and several other vessels belonging to citizens of this town, were either lost or very much damaged. But we have not been able to obtain the parti- culars.
A letter received by a merchant of Philadel- phia states, that Mr. Pinckney, our minister at Madrid, was to leave that city on the 29th July, having sold all his furniture, and engaged the necessary ventures, or calessas, to carry him to the sea port town, whence he was to embark for America.
The corporation of the city of New-York, have ordered quarantine on all vessels arriving from Charleston, S. Carolina, in consequence of the prevalence of the fever in that city. It is also said to prevail in a considerable degree in the city of New-Orleans.—The "Louisiana," a national schooner of 16 guns, has been launch- ed at Baltimore. Her station is to be at the mouth of the Mississippi.—A letter from Mari- etta, State of Ohio, dated the 26th ult. says "I have received information from a gentleman whose integrity is unquestionable, that a Toad or Highland Frog, was lately found on the western frontier of Virginia, 35 feet below the surface of the earth, enclosed in a small space in a solid rock, the rock commencing four feet below the surface, and continuing to that depth. The frog was in a torpid state, but on being brought to the surface became animated and hopped off." Another letter from the same place says "A- bout six weeks ago, a Horn, of very gigantic size, was carried up the Ohio, on its way to Philadel- phia.—It measured in length 9 feet 7 inches; in circumference 22 1/2 inches, weighing 144 lbs. —The shape was more crooked than the horns of neat cattle generally are—the hollow of the horn was about 7 inches, tapering to a point; the butt had decayed, and it is probable that one third of the horn had rubbed off. This remark- able horn was found at the Ohio Salt Lick." —A valuable Lead mine has been lately discov- ered on Perkiomen creek, near the Schuylkill. The richness of it has been ascertained by chem- ical process to be about 70 per cent. The lead produced has proved to contain much silver. The bank of ore is said to be extensive, and ad- vantageously situated to carry on the working of it with economy. Bost. W. Magazine.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) Sept. 1. The brig Favorite, Shaw, of Newport, (R. I.) from Africa, with 57 Slaves, anchored off Fort-Johnston yesterday afternoon. Capt. Wickham, her former commander, and four of the crew, were poisoned by the Natives, on the Coast.
In the 1100 Montserrat, from Porto-Rico, came passenger Capt. Bigly, of the schooner Pol- ly, of Newport, who was taken on his passage to Jamaica, on the 13th July by a pilot-boat privateer, called the Two-Friends, commanded by a Capt. Beson, who treated Capt. Bigly and crew with the utmost cruelty, having set the latter adrift, 16 miles from any land, together with the crews of some other vessels he had tak- en, in all 15 souls, in a small boat, only large enough to carry three cakes of water—soon af- ter the boat parted from the privateer, the night became very squally; whether they ever reached the shore, is doubtful. Captain Bigly was tak- en into Porto-Rico, where he remained delin- quent for twenty days, and while there, was witness to the wretchedness of a great number of American seamen, who were dying in the houses, for want of common necessaries. Four days previous to Capt. Bigly's sailing, a small black sloop was tak- en by the pilot-boat privateer, Capt. Carvine, and brought into Porto-Rico—the name of the sloop, or that of the captain, he could not learn. A brig also, from New-York, owned by Snell and Flagg, was taken in by the privateer.
Capt. Bigly had the mortification of seeing his goods auctioned away, before his face, with- out trial, or any proceeding that could justify such conduct. The French Consul, who an- nounces the condemnation verbally, he believes to be a party concerned in the plunder.
MARRIED.—In this town, by the Rev. Mr. Eddy, Mr. BENJAMIN Sisson, of Port- mouth, to Miss ELIZA DENNIS, daughter of William Dennis Esq.
DIED.—At Newshoreham, the 11 inst. suddenly, Capt. EDWARD HULL, in the 63rd year of his age.—In him the town have lost a steady and zealous advocate of good order—his family an affectionate husband and parent—his acquaintance a sincere friend—and the world an honest man.—He has ever sustained a char-
acted without reproach. He was noble, gene- rous, humane and pious—and a faithful pro- tector of the liberties of his country. His loss is most deeply afflictive and distressing to a nu- merous circle of friends and relatives.
In this town, on Sunday last, Mrs. MARY BROWN, widow of the late Mr. Joseph Brown, in the 75th year of her age.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." On Monday evening, in the 40th year of her age, Mrs. HOPE ALMY, consort of Jon- athan Almy, Esq. and daughter of the late Arch- ibald Campbell, Esq. of East-Greenwich.
"CRISIS" is on file, and shall be duly at- tended to.
A communication over the signature of "A Republican Citizen of Portsmouth," was received too late for insertion this day. It shall appear in our next.
Dry Goods at Auction. Will be sold on Wednesday, 10th of October next, at the Shop of John R. Shearman.
HIS whole Stock, consisting of Broad-Cloths; Cashmeres; Plains; Coatings; Blankets; Baizes; Flannels; Swankins; Swansdowns; Turkeydowns; Toiletens; Corduroy; Thick- set; worsted Hose and Gloves; Wildbores; Moreens; Shalooms; Ratinettes; Russets; Cal- imancoes; Durants; Silk, Cambric, Chintz, purple and Camel's hair Shawls; men's and women's silk and cotton Hose; Marfeilles and jean Waistcoating; black silk Velvet; men's & women's Satin; Florentine; Mode; Peelong; Tiffany; Silks; Saracens; Dimities; Muf- linettes; linen and cotton Cambrics; cam- bric, jacquet and book Mullins; men's and women's muslin Handkerchiefs; Pocket-Hand- kerchiefs; Checks; men's silk and leather Gloves; women's silk and kid Gloves, ditto Mitts; twill'd, plain and yellow Nankins; blue, white, and olive Jeans; Fustians; Ging- ham; Gauze; long pyle Plush; Buckram; white and black Lace; Edgings; Threads; Calicoes; & a box of Hats assorted; with many other articles.
N. B. A few doz. Pen-knives and Scissors. Conditions of Sale:—Under 100 dol- lars, Cash: Over 100, 60 days: Over 200, 90 days: Over 300, 4 months: 600 and up- wards, 6 months, with an approved endorser.
GARDNER & DEAN, Aud'rs. Newport, 22d Sept. 1804. After the 10th of October, the aboven- tioned Shop will be rented.—Apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, THE Schooner COMMERCE, about 120 tons burthen; sails fast, and flows remark- ably well. She may be fitted for sea at a small expense. If freighted or chartered, a short voyage will be preferred; and she will be put in good repair. For terms, apply to WILLIAM MOORE, jun. Newport, Sept. 27.
NOW EXHIBITING, In Mr. Lawrence Clarke's House, two doors North of the Theatre, Newport, The Astonishing INVISIBLE LADY, AND ACOUSTIC TEMPLE.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EXHIBITION. In a Temple representing those where the Egyptians delivered their oracles, is a small al- tar, and a crystal (as described by Dr. Dee, &c.) for consulting spirits. From this proceed the orals, for conveying questions and answers. The whole apparatus is unconnected with sur- rounding objects.
A conversation may be held on any sub- ject; singing, laughing, sighing, breathing, &c. close to the ear of the audience; describing their number, dress, motion, &c. without any visible interference of agency, and so completely de- ceiving the senses, as to appear to be the effect of magic.
This Inexplicable Auricular & Optical Illusion, Which professes to expose the practices of art- ful impostors, pretended magicians, and exorcists, and to open the eyes of those who still foster an absurd belief in ghosts, witches, conjurations, da- moniacs, &c. will enable the attentive observer, to form a just idea of the artifices, by which they imposed on the credulous and superstitious, in this and former ages; and afford also to the spectator, an interesting and pleasing entertain- ment.
The amateurs of science and curious exper- iments, will find in this exhibition the most surprising phenomenon that has ever been dis- covered in acoustics.
Price of Admission, 50 Cents; Chil- dren 25 Cents. Hours of Exhibition, from 9 in the Morning till 1, and from 2 till 9 in the Even- ing. Newport, Sept. 26.
Fourth Volume—completed.
THE Patrons of the Rhode-Island Republican are respectfully in- formed, that the present number com- pletes the fourth year since the com- mencement of its publication. Those therefore, who are indebted for News- papers, Advertisements, &c. are now earnestly requested to close their ac- counts. And such as have been punc- tual, will please to accept the grateful acknowledgments of THE EDITOR.
THEATRE—NEWPORT.
THURSDAY, 27th September, 1804. This Evening will be presented, Goldsmith's Fa- vorite Comedy of
She Stoops to Conquer;
Or, THE MISTAKES OF A NIGHT.
Hardcastle, Mr. Bates. Sir Chas. Marlow, } being their 1st Tony Lumpkin, } appearance on this Stage. { Macdonald, Wilmot, Mr. Harper, Hallam, Hayman, Srockwell, Mrs. Villiers, Simpson, Mrs. Hardcastle, } Mrs. Neville, } Miss Neville, } Mrs. Darby, } (Being her first appearance on this Stage.)
To which will be added, the Favorite Opera, of ROSINA; Or, THE REAPERS. Mr. Belville, Mr. Darley. (Being his first appearance here.) Captain Belville, Mr. Hallam, William, Wilmot, Irishman, Bates, Rustic, Macdonald, Rosina, Mrs. Darley Dorcas, Simpson, Phoebe, Darby. The Orchestra will be conducted by Mr. Haw- itt, leader of the band to the Theatre, New- York. Tickets and Places for the Boxes, may be taken at the Theatre, on the days of perform- ance, from 10 o'clock till 1, and from 2 o'clock till 10, P. M. Boxes, One Dollar—Pit 50 Cents—Gallery, 25 Cents. Doors open at 6 o'clock, and the curtain drawn up precisely at 7 o'clock.
Evening School.
THE Subscriber purposes to commence his Evening School on Monday, the first of October ensuing. The best accommodations may be had for youth of both sexes; and strict attention paid to their different literary pursuits. JASON SPRAGUE. Newport, Sept. 27, 1804.
At Wm. BRIDGES' ACADEMY,
YOUTH are carefully and expeditiously taught the English Language, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography and Mathematics; where the strictest Attention is paid to the Morals of his Pupils. His Evening SCHOOL has commenced ed;—The hours are from 6 till 9 o'clock. A convenient HOUSE, consisting of two Parlours and two or three Chambers, in a central part of the town, WANTED. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804.
For Charleston (S. C.)
THE fast sailing ship ANGERONIA, William Church, Master; will sail on the 21st of October next.— For freight or passage, having excellent accom- modations, apply to the Master on board, at Stevens' wharf, or to BENJAMIN CHURCH. Newport, Sept. 25.
Books Missing.
COOKE'S Voyages, 3 Vols.—British Com- pendium, 2 Vols.—4 Vols. Universal Mag- azine of 1771, '72, '73, & '74.—Perhaps there may be another name written in the above Books, in addition to the subscriber's; but the cause of that addition can be easily elucidated. Whoever may have the books, and will return them to the subscriber, will merit, and receive his most cordial thanks. SAMUEL KING. Newport, Sept. 26.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON the tenth day of October 1804, on the premises, a tract of land, situated in North- Kingstown, about two miles from Wickford; and contains about one hundred acres, with a suitable proportion of mowing, pasturing, tillage, orcharding and wood land; a large two story dwelling-House, and other buildings there- on standing, late the property of SAMUEL WAT- SON, of North-Kingstown, deceased. The conditions of sale, with the boundaries, will be seen at the time and place of sale aforesaid. SAMUEL CARTER, Auctioneer. North-Kingstown, Sept. 18, 1804.
THE Creditors of Edward Cook, of Port- mouth, in the county of Newport, labor-
er, are hereby notified to appear before the General Assembly, at their next Session at Pro- vidence, in October, A. D. 1804, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of his petition, praying for the benefit of the Act, made and passed in A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, should not be granted. THOMAS PECKHAM, Dep. Sec'y. Newport, 24th Sept. 1804.
The Newport Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, are requested to attend at the State House on the 18th day of Oc- tober, at 7 o'clock P. M. Per Order, SAMUEL KING, Sec'y.

THE WRECKED SEA-BOY.
HE silent stands, and marks each rising wave, That rudely dashes on the level strand; And weeps to view the shattered bark they leave, That bore him hither from his native land.
Or wet and shiv'ring on the rocky height, Some flattering cloud deceives his eager eye; But e'en th' illusion is obscured by night, Fades with the glimmer in the western sky.
Nor drown'd his cry; he walks upon the shore, Till faint and weary on the sand reclind He sits him down, to list the surges roar, That roll tumultuous on his troubled mind.
Chill blows the air, now only fancy sees, And the dew mingles with the wretches tears; Shrill whistles thro' the hulk the breeze, While mid the parting clouds the moon ap-
To her pale lustre his sparkling eye, The scene conveys a sorrowful delight; For there, he thinks, perhaps, and heaves a sigh, His wearied spirit soon may take its flight.
Ah! why did man e're trust the fickle wave, Presumptuous o'er the trackless ocean roam, Sure, ev'ry blessing nature meant, she gave, Enough for life is surely found at home.
Those rays that shine upon his dew wet cheek May gildly beam on her across the main, Who walks the cliff, with fond expectance seek, In ev'ry whitening sail his bark again.
Far, far away, the sea boy yields his breath, Unseen, unheard upon the cheerless isle, No friend to sooth the agonies of death, Or give the consolation of a smile.
No stranger visits there the way worn beach, There e'en the savage foot neglects to stray, No sound salutes him save the O'erays screech, In wild contention how'ring o'er their prey.
NOTICE is hereby given, that we the sub- scribers, have purchased the patent right for the counties of Washington and Kent, for making, using, and vending a Machine for the purpose of washing cloaths, scouring and fulling cloth, under the original patent right which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel T. Dean, of the State of New-York, on the 29th of February, 1804.— All persons are hereby forbid, making, ven- ding or using such Machine, within the coun- ties aforesaid, under the penalty of the law, without the liberty of us, or our agents being first granted them. Any person, upon applying to us for an individual right, or on a larger scale, may have the liberty granted them for a mode- rate compensation.
BORDEN RATHBUN, ROBERT H. NILES. Wickford (N.K.) 24th 7th Mo. 1804.
In Town-Meeting, Aug. 28th, 1804. VOTED, That the act respecting the Em- pty Carts and Trucks standing in particu- lar places, be repealed, and that the same be pub- lished in one of the Newspapers in this town. Witness, J. ALMY, Town Clerk.
To be Sold, A NEW one story building, 30 feet by 12, to be removed from the spot on which it now stands, as soon as possible. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM DOUGLASS.
Taken up adrift, ON the 6th inst. in Narraganset Bay, be- tween the White Rocks and Cononicut Point, a SKIFF, about 16 feet in length, oak bottom and pine sides—and appears to be almost new. The owner may have said skiff, by prov- ing property and paying charges. EDMOND ARNOLD, Jr. North Kingstown, Sept. 9, 1804.
A SATIRICAL POEM. In the press, and shortly will be published, (Canto the First) THE HAMILTONIAD, OR, AN EXTINGUISHER FOR THE ROYAL FACTION OF NEW-ENGLAND, WITH Copious Notes, Illustrative, Biographical, Phi- losophical, Critical, Admonitory and Polit- ical; being intended as a high heeled shoe for all limping Republicans. By ANTHONY PASQUIN, Esq. Sic transit gloria mundi! Here to day, and gone last Sunday! wide Irish edition. The Monarchists snivel and sob, And sadden all Boston town; Cause Freedom goes up, up, up, And the Tories go down, down, down! Paris on Swift's ballad. Price to subscribers 25 cents, to non-sub- scribers 32 cents.—Subscriptions received at this office.
BOOTS, SHOES & BUCKETS. THE subscriber takes this method to inform the Public in general and his friends in particular, that he carries on the Boot, Shoe, & Bucket-Making business, at his Shop two doors west of John Gardner's, Esq. in the Ferry Wharf Lane—where he is ready to attend to their calls, having procured the best of material therefor. A good workman at the last mentioned branch of business, (if he calls soon) will find employ and good wages, by applying to JOSEPH DYRE. Newport, May 28, 1804.
C. Taber & Wm. Gardner, Have for Sale, FORTY Hhds. Sugar, part of which is of the 1st quality for retailing. 12 Hhds. & 60 bags Coffee, A few Hhds. old Demerara Rum, Several quarter casks old Sherry Wine, And 2500 bushels Turks-Island Salt, part of it very coarse and white, suitable for Da- iries. Newport, July 26, 1804.
WE the Subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Tiverton, to receive and adjust the claims upon the estate of Samuel Durfee, late of Tiverton, deceased, yeoman, represented insolvent; hereby give notice, that we will attend on the first Monday in July, and the five following months, from 10 till 2 o'clock, P. M. at the office of Thomas Durfee, Esq. in said Tiverton, for the purpose aforesaid. THOMAS DURFEE, BENJAMIN HOWLAND, } Commis- Tiverton, June 6th, 1804. } sioners.
For Sale, A FEW casks of superior Sherry WINE.— Esquire of the Printer. Newport, August 30th, 1804.
Just published, and for sale at this Office, and at the Post-Office in Providence, AN ORATION, On the Cession of LOUISIANA to the United States, delivered at CHARLESTON (S. C.) on the 12th of May 1804, By DAVID RAMSAY, M. D. Author of the History of the American Revolution, &c. &c. Also, a few copies of Mr. DAVID A. LEON- ARD'S ORATION, on the same subject, delivered at Raynham, (Mass.)
WATCHES. A CONSIGNMENT of four dozen Silver WATCHES, remarkably cheap for cash, or approved credit, just received, and for sale by WALTER CORNELL. N. B. They are well calculated for coun- try traders. Newport, Sept. 6, 1804.
VALUABLE BOOKS. For sale by G. FARNSWORTH, THE RHODE-ISLAND Clerk's MAGAZINE, Or, CIVIL OFFICER'S ASSISTANT: CONTAINING, FORMS of Writings, useful to every Member of Society, and more especially necessary in the business of Conveyancers, Justices of the Peace, Courts of Probate, Town Councils, Cor- oners, Sheriffs, Deputy-Sheriffs, Town-Ser- jeants, Constables, Overseers of the Poor, Exec- utors, Administrators, Guardians, &c. Price of bound in sheep—10/6 in calf. Also, (price 50 Cents.) The School-Master's Assistant, By NATHAN DABOLL.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c. DAVID MELVILL, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome as- sortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary, &c. &c. Also, Deep Sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing-Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes- Lines. Also, New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF Consisting of Negro-Head; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist, & cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality, at the Manufac- tory prices. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, June 27, 1804.
PATENT CHIP FOR BONNETS. THE Subscriber having purchased of the Pa- tente the exclusive Right of making and vending the Patent Chip in and for the State of Rhode Island, hereby cautions and forbids any Person or Persons either making or vending said Chip for Bonnets, within said State of Rhode- Island, on Penalty of the Law of the United States in such Case made and provided—unless they have been duly and previously authorised by the Subscriber for making or vending the same. Twenty Dollars Reward will be given, by the Subscriber, to any Person who may discover, and produce satisfactory Proof, of any Person or Persons making or vending the aforesaid Chip within the State of Rhode-Island. JONATHAN NICHOLS. N. B. Mr. WILLIAM DOUGLASS, & Messrs. CHARLES COGGESHALL and Co. being appointed Agents for vending said chip for the Town of Newport, will keep a constant Supply at their Stores for Sale. Newport, July 3, 1804.
SAIL-MAKING. THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER, ad. Newport, April 3, 1802.
HOUSE PAPER. JUST received, and for sale at this Office, a new & general assortment of elegant PAPER HANGINGS, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State. April 19, 1804. BENEDICT SMITH Has for Sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 lb. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804.
French Town Catholic Seminary Lottery. THE public are informed that the above lot- tery will positively commence drawing at East-Greenwich on the first Monday of De- cember next. THOMAS FRY, PARDON TILLINGHAST, } Man- GEORGE CARD, } agers. East Greenwich, September 3d, 1804. $7 Tickets in the above Lottery, at two dollars 50 cents each, may be had at this Office.
ISAAC AUSTIN, Has removed to the Store lately occupied by Wm. R. Wider, nearly opposite John F. Town- send's, and next door North of Gibbs & Chan- ning's where he offers for sale, a variety of ENGLISH, INDIA, & GROCERY GOODS, of the latest Importations, procured at the best Markets, and which will be sold at moderate prices, for Cash or approved Credit.—Among the Articles lately received, and just opened, are SUPERFINE, second best, and common Broadcloths. do. do. Cassimeres. A variety of silk and cotton, striped, plain and mix'd Cassimeres, Nankeens and Velvets. 4-4 and 6-4 coloured and white, glazed & plain Cambricks. India Book Muffin, and Book Handkerchiefs. do. do. Scotch do. A variety of Gloves and Hosiery. Barcelona and common, black and coloured, silk Handkerchiefs. 2 bales India Cottons. Lutestring, Persian, Bengal and Linens. An assortment of kid, Morocco, calfs-skin and stuff Shoes. A great variety of English and American manu- factured Hats, from one dollar to six dollars. Cotton Yarn, cotton stripes and cotton Bed- Ticks, as usual. LIKEWISE, Young-hyson, hyson-skin, souchong and bohea Teas, loaf and brown Sugars. Cotton and wool Cards. 1 cask assorted metal Tea-Pots. He desires to merit the favors of his customers. Newport, 9th Month 19, 1804.
To be Sold at PUBLIC AUCTION, ON Friday, the 28th of September instant, the real estate of John Gabberd, late of Newport, deceased, pleasantly situated on the Point. Sale to be on the premises, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN TILLINGHAST Admin'r. Newport, Sept. 5, 1804.
For Sale at this Office, WEBSTER'S and Alden's Spelling-Books, by the doz. or single—Bibles, Testa- ments, Preceptors, Dwight's Geography, Colum- bian Orator; an assortment of Account Books, Writing, Cyphering and Memorandum Books, Letter Paper, Wafers, Quills, Lead Pencils, &c. A few copies of the Charter of the Newport Bank, and the Rhode-Island Insurance Compa- ny, may be had as above. Also, Blanks for Notes of Hand, and Checks on the Newport Bank; Blank Deeds, Justice and County Court Writs and Executions, Portage Bills, Manifests, Billof Sale, Bills of Lading, & Seamen's Journals.
MEIN & ROGERS Have for sale at their Store, head of Banister's Wharf, Thames-street, JAMAICA Rum per Hhd. Amsterdam Geneva per pipe, Spanish Brandy per ditto, Cognac ditto per ditto, Tar per bbl. Flour (superfine) per bbl. Coffee, W. I. and Bourbon, best quality, Madeira & other Wines per qr. cask. Also, a general assortment of GROCERIES wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. N. B. A Consignment of Trunks and Paper Hangings. Newport, May 28. 159tf
William Douglass, at the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assort- ment of West-India and other GOODS. Fresh ESSENCE of SPRUCE, per gallon or quart. One ton FLAX of various qualities. This day received 1000 weight clean FLAX. CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged. Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. Cash, and the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
FLOUR STORE On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a sup- ply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
John & Henry Cahoon Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds.
Carding Wool. THE Public are informed, that JONATHAN NICHOLS and JOSEPH CUNDALL have erected Machines for breaking and carding into Rolls Sheeps Wool, at the Mills of said Cundall in Portsmouth, on this Island. Those who wish to have their wool broken or carded, may depend on having the Work done well, and with Dispatch. After the Wool has been duly picked and greased, with one Pound of soft Grease or Oil to from 10 to 16 Pounds of Wool, it should be sent in Sheets or Blankets, in which the Rolls may be packed and transported to any distance without injury. NICHOLS & CUNDALL. Portsmouth July 3, 1804.
Henry Moore, & Co. HAVE for sale cheap for Cash or approved Notes on either of the Banks, 20 Hhds. Jamaica Spirits, 6 Ditto St. Croix Rum, Ditto. Hollands Gin, Ditto. Brandy, 20 Boxes Sugar, 30 Bags Ditto, 60 Bolls. Flour, Benninghove's Snuff, All kinds of Teas, Casks of Raisins, &c. &c. Likewise, a great variety of Dry Goods, with a handsome assortment of Cutlery, &c. Newport, August 15th, 1804.
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS. Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Me- diterranean Passport issued to vessels of the U- nited States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which applica- tion may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which they may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the ves- sels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, 23d of May, 1804. 6m
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance Newport, Nov. 15. exii
JOSEPH BRIGGS HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mess and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hhds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 10 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177
To be Sold by JOSEPH LYON, 150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch. Newport, June 6, 1804. 92
SAMUEL JAMES HAS FOR SALE, A This Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at whole- sale and retail, on as good terms as can be pur- chased in America. A generous credit given to those who pur- chase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good pa- per, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
Fashionable Bonnets. JUST received, a variety of Dunstable, Chip, and Leghorn Bonnets, and Gipsey Hats— on the most reasonable terms.—By WM. C. BAEN. N. B. Silk Gloves, 50 per pair—Also, a variety of English GOODS, as usual—Cheaper than ever. Newport, August 29, 1804.