Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1806-01-16 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
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TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
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WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors against the estate of Richard Phillips late of said town, deceased, represented insolvent: Hereby notify all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit them to either of the subscribers at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis-
ISAAC HALL, } sioners.
All persons indebted to said estate are desired to make immediate payment to
BENJAMIN SMITH, Administrator.
North-Kingstown, Nov. 11, 1805. [3w]
JOHN STEVENS,
TIN-PLATE WORKER.
HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has taken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mumford, deceased, in Thames-Street, where may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest notice, and as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.—Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Pewter and Lead.
Newport Dec. 12th 1805.
Six Farms for sale,
LYING in and near the town of Matto-rough, county of Hartford and State of Connecticut, within eight miles of Connecticut river. The Farms contain from 70 to 110 acres each, with a dwelling house, barn, and other conveniences. The best recommendation of the Farms will be an actual view of them.—A very liberal credit will be given. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber.
JOEL FOOTE.
Marlborough, Nov. 5, 1805.
JOHN SHEARMAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to No. 133, Thames-Street, opposite Messrs. Gardner and Dean's Auction-Store; where he has for sale, as usual, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c. &c. as cheap as ever.
Newport, May 31st, 1805.
Now landing from the brig HORN, and for Sale By JOSEPH LYON, At his Wharf, FOUR thousand bushels of Liverpool Salt, Eighty Crates of Liverpool assorted Ware, Six Chaldrons of good Coal. Also, a quantity of Pitch and Tar. Newport, July 31.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors or owners of PEWS, in the First Congregational Church, or Meeting-House in Newport, who have neglected to pay the sum or sums of money, in which such Pews are assessed or taxed, for repairing said House, that unless such Tax or Taxes are discharged, within Three months next after this notice, such Pews will be sold at Public Auction for that purpose: agreeable to Act of Incorporation. By Order of the Committee, SETH YATES, Clerk. Newport, November 22, 1805.
Cheaper than was ever sold in Newport. W. R. WILDER, PLEDGES himself to sell every article in the Book & Stationary line, either at whole-sale or retail, cheaper than can be bought in Newport. It being his intention to relinquish the business of his Book-Store next spring—his present Assortment will be found extensive and well chosen. Newport, Nov. 7.
TO BE SOLD OR LET, Two Lots of Land, LYING and being in that part of Newport called Newtown, near Mr. Record Heath's.—ALSO, A Dwelling-House and Shop, near the Red Market. For further particulars enquire of SPENCER HALL, Near the Red Market. December 26, 1805.
Delays are Dangerous.
ALL Persons who are indebted to Nichols & Cudall for breaking and carding wool, are hereby requested to call, previous to the twentieth of this month, and settle their accounts with the subscriber; whereby he may be enabled to make a final settlement with the concerned: He positively declines future superintending the business. SAMUEL CLARK. N. B. The above business will be continued as usual. October 7, 1805.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER. 2d. Newport April 3. 1802. 79tf.
For sale by JACOB RICHARDSON,
AT THE POST-OFFICE, A large Assortment of Books and Stationary. The circulating Library has every day, something new added to the large collection of Books. A general Assortment of School Books; Among them are Murray's which are certainly the best books for Schools now in print.—His first book for Children, Reader, Grammar, Introduction, and Sequel. ALMANACKS for the Year 1806. Charts of all the World—America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Book and Sheets.
WRITING PAPER,
Of all qualities by the ream or quire—Quills of all qualities—Wafers and Sealing-Wax. About 5,000 pieces House Paper & Borders, Of different figures and manufactures, some American, French, and English. FURS. Muffs and Tippets, and Trimmings. CUTLERY. Pen-Knives, from 3 Dollars to 8 Cents each. Mustard & Sweet-Oil. ** TICKETS in the Piscataqua Bridge Lottery—Also, in the Amoskeag-Canal Lottery. 8000 Dollars highest Prize, in each. Newport, Dec. 26th, 1805. tf
Messrs. Marcy & Trevett,
Respectfully inform the Public, THAT they have opened their SCHOOL, in Clarke-Street, near Washington-Square, late the residence of Mr. William Bridges—Where youth will be carefully taught Reading grammatically, Writing, Cyphering, Geography, Book-Keeping, by single and double entry, &c.—Those who may intrust them with their children, may depend on the strictest attention being paid to their morals and manner of behavior.—Hours of Tuition from 9 to 12 o'clock in the morning; and from 2 to 5 in the afternoon—The Evening School from 6 to 9 o'clock.—For further particulars apply at the School-Room. ** The LATIN and GREEK Languages, will be taught to those who wish it. Newport, Nov. 21, 1805.
Now Landing, at Long Wharf, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Peterburgh. Consisting of 90 Tons Clean Hemp, 45 do. old Sable Iron, 30 do. new do. do. 15 do. old do. do. assorted, 1, and 1/2 inches square. 2 do. Yellow Tallow, 2 do. Flax. Russia and Ravens DUCK, of the first quality, for sale, by SIMEON & EDWARD MARTIN, For Cash or unquestionable Notes, only, at either Bank. Newport, October 31, 1805.
SCALES & DIVIDERS For Sale at this Office.
To be Sold,
A Lot of good Land, CONTAINING 15 1-4 acres, with a large Dwelling-House and other out buildings; with an orchard and good well of water, situated on the West-Road, four miles from Newport; possession given 25 March next, for further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. Also another Lot containing 28 Acres. ELIZABETH DURFEE. Middletown, January 2, 1806.
CHARLES D'WOLFE,
Has just received, and for sale, at his Store in Bristol, the following articles, viz. RAISINS, cask and box, fresh, and of excellent quality, just received from Malaga; also Castile Soap, sweet Oil in boxes of 30 flasks, and boxes of 12 bottles; Claret Wine in casks of 60 gallons; Silks of various colours, Italian Lute strings plain, striped and cross-barred, and two trunks of sewing Silks various colours. Bristol, Dec. 11.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN,
Book-Binder & Stationer, HAS taken the chamber over Messrs. MEIN & ROGERS' Store, No 77 Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee House, where the Book-Binding business will be carried on in its various branches—Account Books with or without steel backs ruled to any pattern: Old books bound on reasonable terms. Any orders in the above business will be executed with punctuality and dispatch.
An excellent assortment of Stationary, Account and School Books, will always be kept for sale as cheap as can be purchased in Newport.—Now on hand Watt's Psalms, & Hymns, large and small type, Scott's Lessons, Elements of Useful Knowledge, American Preceptor, do. Selections, Alden's Reader, Daboll's Arithmetic, Roots do. Murray's Abridged Grammar, Websters Improved Spelling book, do. Grammar, Testaments, Almanacks for 1806. Quills from No. 6 to 16, Slates & Slate Pencils, Letter & common Writing Paper, Sealing Wax, Wafers, Lead Pencils, Ink Powder, red and black, Columbian Orator, Morse's Geography, Alden's 1st, and 2d Part. Entertaining books for Children, &c. Wholesale and Retail. Just received, an excellent supply letter and Vellum paper for drawing—Superior paper for Blank Books, &c. Has just received the most approved editions of Sacred Music. A variety of elegant Small Books for Children. Newport, Dec. 13, 1805. tf
For Charleston, (S. C.)
THE good, staunch, fast sailing Ship, FREDERICK AUGUSTUS 330 Tons burthen, ROBERSON POTTER, Commander; will sail in about ten days—For Freight or Passage, (having good accommodations) apply to Sheldon & Ruggles, Wickham's wharf, or the Master on board. Newport, January 6th, 1806.
I will Sell
A SIX Acre Lot adjoining Mr. Brindley's Rope-walk. If applied for within a few days. C. FRY. Newport, Oct. 24. 63t
SENATE.
WRITING-PAPER, Per Ream, or Quire, FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. —ALSO,— Superfine Letter Paper.
NOTICE.
ORDERS have been received from government, for the completion of the collection of the direct tax, ordered by Congress, July 14, 1798.—Therefore this is to inform those who have not paid their tax, that unless they make an immediate settlement with the Collector, their estates must be advertised for sale. JOHN A. COLLINS, Collector 1st Dist. 7. Collector's Office, Dec. 18, 1805. CASH GIVEN FOR RAGS, at this Office.
Details of the Operations, of the Grand French Army, Continued.
Eighth Bulletin of the Grand Army. ELCHINGEN, Oct. 20.
The following are the two capitulations announced in the Bulletin of yesterday, which were concluded by order of Prince Murat: the one being signed by the Chief of Prince Murat's staff, and the other by Gen. Fauconnet.
The Emperor took his station from two o'clock in the afternoon to seven in the evening, on the heights near Ulm, where the Austrian army filed off in his presence. Thirty thousand men, two thousand of which are cavalry, with sixty pieces of cannon, and forty standards of colours, have surrendered to the victorious army. The French army were posted on the heights. The Emperor surrounded by his life-guards, seat for the Austrian generals, and kept them with him until their troops had filed off. He treated them with the utmost distinction. There were present, besides the General in Chief, Mack, eight Generals, and seven Lieutenant Generals. The names of the Generals and regiments will be given in the subsequent Bulletin.
The number of the prisoners since the commencement of hostilities, amounting to 60,000 men, and 30 Standards have been taken, besides artillery, baggage, &c. It is supposed that the Emperor, after dispatching his couriers, will set out this evening for Augsburg and Munich. Capitulation of General Werneck.
It has been agreed upon between Marshal the General of Division, Belliard, Chief of the General Staff of his Royal Highness Prince Murat, Marshal of the Empire, and Lieutenant of his Majesty the Emperor of the French and King of Italy; and M. the Lieutenant General Werneck, Commander and Chamberlain in the service of his Majesty the Emperor of Germany, and commandant of a division of the army:
1. That the body of troops under the orders of M. the Lieutenant General Werneck, shall lay down their arms, become prisoners of war, and be sent into France.
2. That Messieurs the General and Subaltern officers shall be prisoners of war, on parole, and be sent into Austria. They engage not to serve against the French armies, or those of the allies of his Majesty the Emperor and King, Napoleon, until they shall have been exchanged.
3. That the horses belonging to the cavalry, the artillery, with the carriages, caissons, and ammunition, shall be surrendered to the French army.
4. All the regiments, battalions, squadrons, or detachments separated from the body of troops under the orders of M. the Lieutenant General Werneck, shall lay down their arms, and become prisoners of war, subject to the 2d, 3d, and 4th articles.
Observation of General Werneck. "I understand this article as applying to such troops, as belong to the body under my own command."
5. All the horses and equipages belonging to Messieurs the General and Subaltern officers, shall be left in their possession.
All the French prisoners of war at Trotelningen, or other places, occupied by the troops under the command of M. the Lieutenant General Werneck, shall be immediately set at liberty.
Trotelningen 27th Vendemaire, 14th year (19th October, 1805)
The General of Division and Chief of the General Staff. (Signed) BELLIARD
Lieutenant General and Commander of a body of troops, (Signed) WERNECK. CAPITULATION of the Commandant of the escort of the heavy baggage of the Austrian army.
This day, being the 26th Vendemaire, 14th year, (October 18,) the Brigadier General Fauconnet, one of the commandants of the Legion of Honour, and commandant of the Chasseurs of the 13th and 14th regiments of the 5th division of the grand French army—and M. Locatelli, Major of Hohenlohe's regiment of dragoons, have concluded the subjoined capitulation, in consequence of a summons sent by M. the General Fauconnet, to the said M. Locatelli, to cause the corps of cavalry appointed under his command, to escort the heavy baggage of the Austrian army, to lay down their arms:
Article 1. All the hussars and light horse, which compose the detachment escorting the artillery and baggage of the Austrian army, are prisoners of war, and shall be conducted into France. They shall therefore lay down their arms, and deliver up their horses to the regiments under the orders of M. the Gen. Fauconnet—Agreed to.
2. Messieurs the officers shall retain the horses on which they were mounted at the time the corps was taken. Each of them shall also have the privilege of retaining a valet in his service, and their equipage shall be preserved. The soldiers shall retain their effects. One valet shall be allowed for the Major, and for each of the Messieurs the Captains, and one for every two Lieutenants or Sub-Lieutenants.
3. All the petty detachments of infantry and

artillery, turned in flank by the French troops, and closely pressed by the cavalry under M. the General Fauconnet, are also prisoners of war, and shall surrender their cannon, waggons, caissons, and arms; and Messieurs the officers shall enjoy the same advantages as those granted to the officers of cavalry.—Agreed to.
4. Messieurs the officers of cavalry, artillery, and infantry, made prisoners, and comprised, in the present capitulation, shall be at liberty to return home, on giving a written parole of honor, not to serve against the armies of his Majesty the Emperor and King, or those of his allies, until they shall have been exchanged or until the conclusion of a peace, should an exchange not take place. His Royal Highness Prince Murat is requested to grant this condition, which is submitted to his approbation.
Done at Head-Quarters, at Bopfingen, October 18, 1805.
(Signed) LOCATELLI, Major The General of Brigade, FAUCONNET.
NINTH BULLETIN,
Elchingen, Oct. 21.
"The Emperor has just issued the subjoined proclamation and decrees:
"His majesty set off for Augsburg at noon this day.
"We are now in the possession of an accurate list of the army which was shut up in Ulm. It consisted of 33,000 men, to which number the 3000 wounded being added the total amounts to 36,000. There were also found in the place 60 pieces of artillery, with their carriages and ammunition, and 50 stand of colors.
"Nothing can form a more striking contrast than the disposition of the French army, and that of the Austrian army. In the French army heroism is carried to the highest pitch; in the Austrian army dejection has reached its lowest level. The Austrian soldier is paid in paper money; he can remit nothing to his family, and he is ill treated. The French soldier thinks only of glory. A thousand traits might be particularized like the following:—Breid, a private in the 76th, was about to have his thigh amputated—Life was already almost extinguished—At the moment when the surgeon was preparing to operate, the soldier stopped him—"I know that I shall not survive the operation," said he, "but no matter! The loss of one man will not prevent the 76th from marching with their bayonets extended, and formed in three ranks, against the enemy."
"The Emperor had occasion to complain of nothing except the excessive ardor of the soldiers. Thus the 27th light infantry, which arrived before Ulm, rushed into the place; and thus, during the capitulation, the whole army were so anxious to form, that the Emperor was obliged to declare it as his positive intention, that the place should not be stormed.
"The first column of the prisoners at Ulm has just begun its march for France. The following is a statement of the total of our prisoners, at least of those actually known to have been taken, with their present situations:—10,000 at Augsburg, 33,000 at Ulm, 12,000 at Donaueschingen, and 12,000 already on their march for France.
"The Emperor, in his proclamation, says that we have made 60,000 prisoners; it is probable that they exceed that number. He states the captured standards at 90; it is also probable that these amount to a greater number.
"The Emperor addressed the Austrian Generals whom he sent for as their army was filing past him, in the following terms:—"Gentlemen, your master carries on an unjust war. I tell you plainly, I know not for what I am fighting; I know not what can be required of me. It is not in this army alone that my resources consist, though were this the case, still my army and myself would make considerable progress. But I shall appeal to the testimony of your own prisoners of war, who will speedily pass through France; they will observe with their own eyes the spirit which animates my people, and with what eagerness they flock to my standards. This is the advantage of my nation, and my position. At a single word 200,000 volunteers crowd to my standard, and in six weeks become good soldiers—whereas your recruits only march from compulsion, and do not become soldiers but after several years.
"I would give my brother the Emperor of Germany one further piece of advice—let him hasten to make peace. This is the moment to recollect that all Empires have an end—the idea that the dynasty of the House of Lorraine may have arrived, should impress him with terror.
"I desire nothing upon the Continent. I want ships, colonies, and commerce; and it is as much your interest as mine that I should have them."
"M. Mack replied, that the Emperor of Germany had not wished for war, but was compelled to it by Russia." "If that be the case," said the Emperor, "then you are no longer a power."
"Most of the Generals have confessed how disagreeable this war was to them, and how much they were affected to see a Russian army in their country. They condemned that blind system of politics, which would bring to the centre of Europe a people accustomed to live in an uncultivated country, and who, as well as their forefathers, might take a fancy to settle in a milder climate."
"The Emperor has treated Lieutenant General Kleau (whom he knew as commander of the regiment of Warmsdorf) with much civility, as also the Lieutenant Generals Giulay, Gotscheim, Ries, and the Prince of Lichtenstein, &c. comforting them in their misfortunes, and telling them that war has its chances, and that though frequently conquerors, they might sometimes be conquered."
The imperial Head-Quarters at Elchingen, Oct. 21.
"Soldiers of the Grand Army—In a fortnight we have finished a campaign. We have
accomplished our purpose. We have expelled the troops of the House of Austria from Bavaria, and re-established our ally in the Sovereignty of his States. That army, which with equal ostentation and imprudence, had posted itself on our frontiers is annihilated. But what does this signify to England? Her purpose is accomplished. We are no longer at Boulogne, and the amount of her subsidy will thereby be neither increased nor diminished.
"Of 100,000 men who composed that army, 60,000 are prisoners; they will go to take the place of our conscripts in the labors of our fields. Two hundred pieces of cannon (their whole park,) 90 stand of colors, and all their Generals, are in our hands, there have not escaped of this army 15,000 men. Soldiers, I have announced to you a great battle; but, thanks to the bad combinations of the enemy, I have been able to obtain the same success, without running any risk; and what is unexampled in the history of nations, so important a result has not diminished our force more than 1,500 men.
"But we will not stop here. You are impatient to commence a second campaign. We are about to make that Russian army, which the gold of England has transported from the extremities of the Universe, undergo the same fate.
"In this contest is more particularly implicated the honor of the infantry. It is this which will, another time, decide the question, already resolved in Switzerland and Holland—whether the French infantry be the second or the first in Europe? Here are no Chiefs in combatting whom I can have any glory to conquer. All my care shall be to obtain the victory with the least possible effusion of blood—my soldiers are my children.
Given at my Imperial Camp of Elchingen, 29th
Vendemarie, 14th year (21st October 1805.)
NAPOLEON, EMPEROR of the FRENCH AND KING of ITALY.
"Taking into consideration that the Grand Army has, by its courage and zeal, obtained results which were not to be expected but from a complete campaign; and being desirous of giving it a proof of our Imperial satisfaction, have decreed, and hereby decree as follows:
"Art. 1. The month of Vendemiaire, 14th year, shall be accounted as one campaign, in favor of all the soldiers composing the Grand Army. This month shall be so estimated in all the accounts relative to the valuation of pensions and those which respect military services.
"2. Our Minister at War, and of the Public Treasury, are charged with the execution of the present decree.
(Signed) "NAPOLEON. Given at my Imperial Camp of Elchingen, October 21."
NAPOLEON, EMPEROR of the FRENCH AND KING of ITALY.
"We have decreed, and do hereby decree as follows:
Art. 1. Possession shall be forthwith taken of all the estates in Suabia belonging to the House of Austria.
2. The military contribution which shall be levied thereon, together with the produce of the ordinary contributions, shall be entirely appropriated to the army. All the magazines taken from the enemy, those of artillery and provisions excepted, shall likewise become its property. Every individual shall share in the said contribution, in proportion to his rank.
3. All contributions levied by individuals, and all articles taken out of the enemy's magazines, shall be restored to the general mass; it being improper that any person should avail himself of the laws of war, to the prejudice of the general mass of the army.
4. There shall forthwith be appointed a Treasurer and Director General, who shall account monthly to a Military Council of Administration, for the produce of the contributions levied a statement of which, with its repartition, shall be printed.
5. The pay of the army shall be regularly advanced from the funds of our Imperial Treasury.
6. Our Minister at War is charged with the execution of the present decree.
(Signed) NAPOLEON.
TENTH BULLETIN.
AUGSBURG, Oct. 22.
On the capitulation of General Werneck, near Nordlingen, Prince Ferdinand, with a body of one thousand horse, and a portion of artillery, had taken to flight and threw himself into the Prussian territory, and took the route by Gunzenhausen for Nuremberg. Prince Murat followed on his heels, and succeeded in overtaking him; which gave rise to a battle on the road between Furth and Nuremberg, in the night of the 21st. All the rest of the park of artillery, and all the baggage, without exception, were taken. The Chasseurs a Cheval of the Imperial Guard covered themselves with glory; they overthrew every thing which opposed them; they charged Mack's regiment of Cuirassiers. The two regiments of Carabiners have sustained their reputation.
We are full of astonishment when we consider the march of Prince Murat, from Albeck to Nuremberg.—Although always fighting, he exceeded in speed the enemy, who were two days march before him. The result of this prodigious activity was the taking of 1,500 waggons, 50 pieces of cannon, 16,000 men, including the capitulation of General Werneck, and of a great number of colours. Eighteen Generals have laid down their arms. Three were killed.
[Here follows an enumeration of officers who distinguished themselves.]
On the 21st, at night, Prince Murat slept at Nuremberg, where he rested the 22d.
The division of Wurtemberg is arrived at Geislingen.
The battalions of Chasseurs which had followed the enemy since its passage through Stuttgart, have gone to conduct to France a new column of 10,000 prisoners. The troops of Baden, 3 or 4000 strong, are on their march to Augsburg.
The Emperor has made a present to the Batavians of 20,000 Austrian fusils for the army and the National Guards.
He has also made a present to the Elector of Wurtemberg of six pieces of Austrian cannon.
During the manoeuvres of Ulm, the Elector of Wurtemberg was, for a moment, apprehensive for his Electress and family, who then went to Heidelberg, and he disposed his troops to defend the heart of his States.
The Austrians are detested by all Germany, well convinced that, without France, Austria would treat them like its hereditary States.
No idea can be formed of the misery of the Austrian army—they are paid in notes, by which they lose forty per cent. Our soldiers pleasantly call the Austrian paper soldiers. They are without any credit. The House of Austria could not any where borrow ten thousand francs. The Generals themselves have not seen a piece of gold for several years. The English, when they heard of the invasion of Bavaria, made a little present to the Emperor of Austria, which has not rendered him more rich; they have engaged to remit him the 48 millions, which they had lent him during the last year. If this be an advantage to the House of Austria, it has already paid pretty dear for it.
[To be Continued.]
ANOTHER
English Naval Victory.
NEW-YORK GAZETTE EXTRA.
Four o'clock, 4th January, 1806.
The arrival of the British packet Manchester, Capt. Davies, in 44 days from Falmouth, enables the Editors of the New-York Gazette to give to their readers another important Naval Victory, by the British Admiral Strachan. There is no other news of moment.
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRA.
Admiralty Office, November 11.
The letter, and its enclosure, of which the following are copies, were received at this office last night, from Captain (now Rear Admiral) Sir Richard John Strachan, Bart. commander of his Majesty's ship the Cæsar , addressed to Wm. Marden, Esq.
CÆSAR, Nov. 11.
SIR, The accompanying copy of a letter addressed to the Honorable Admiral Cornwallis, I request you will be pleased to lay before the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, with my apology for the hasty manner in which it is written.
I have the honor to be, &c.
R. J. STRACHAN.
Cæsar, West of Rochefort, 264 miles, Nov. 4, Wind S. E.
SIR, Being off Ferrol, working to the Westward, with the Wind Westerly, on the evening of the 2d, we observed a frigate in the N. W. making signals; made all sail to join before night, and followed by the ships named in the margin,* we came up with her at eleven at night; and at the moment she joined us, we saw six large ships near us. Captain Baker informed me he had been chased by the Rochefort squadron, then close to leeward of us. We were delighted. I desired him to tell the captains of the ships of the line after to follow me, as I meant to engage them directly; and immediately bore away in the Cæsar for the purpose, marking all the signals I could to indicate our movements to our ships; the moon enabled us to see the enemy in a line abreast, closely formed; but we lost sight of them when it set, and I was obliged to reduce our sails, the Hero , Courageux , and Æolus , being the only ships we could see. We continued steering to the E.N.E. all night, and in the morning observed the Santa Margaritta near us; at 9 we discovered the enemy of four sail of the line at N. E. under all sail. We had also every thing set and came up with them fast; in the evening we observed three sail after, and the Phenix spoke me at night. I found that active officer Capt. Baker, had delivered my orders, and I sent them to assist the Santa Margaritta in leading us up to the enemy. At daylight we were near them, and the Santa
Margaritta had begun in a very gallant manner to fire upon their rear, and was soon rejoined by the Phoenix .
A little before noon, the French finding an action unavoidable, began to take in their small sails, and form in a line, bearing on the starboard tack; we did the same, and I communicated my intentions by hailing to the captains "that I should attack the centre and rear," and at noon began the battle; in a short time the van ship of the enemy tacked, which almost directly made the action close and general. The Namur joined soon after we tacked which we did as soon as we could get the ships round, and I directed her by signal to engage the van; at half past three the action ceased, the enemy having fought to admiration, and not surrendering till their ships were unmanageable. I have returned thanks to the captains of the ships of the line and the frigates, and they speak in high terms of approbation of their respective officers and ships companies. If any thing could add to the good opinion I had already formed of the officers and crew of the Cæsar , it is their gallant conduct in this day's battle. The enemy have suffered much, but our ships not more than is to be expected on these occasions. You may judge of my surprise, Sir, when I found the ships we had taken, were not the Rochefort squadron, but from Cadiz .
I have the honor to be, &c.
R. J. STRACHAN.
Hon. W. Cornwallis, Admiral of the White, Commander in Chief, &c.
First Line, Larboard Tack, British Line .
Cæsar , of 80 guns, Hero , of 74 guns. Courageux , of 74 guns.
French Line .
Duguay Trouin, of 74 guns, capt. Toulet. Formidable , of 80 guns, Rear Admiral Dumanoir. Mont Blanc , of 74 guns, Capt. Villegrèy. Scipion , of 74 guns, Capt. Baragoué. Second line (when the Namur joined) Larboard Tack.
British Line .
Hero , of 74 guns, Hon. Captain Gardner. Namur , of 74 guns, Capt. Halsey. Cæsar , of 80 guns, Sir Richard J. Strachan. Courageux , of 74 guns, Capt. Lee.
French Line .
Duguay Trouin; Formidable ;— Mont Blanc , and Scipion .
N. B. The Duguay Trouin, and Scipion totally dismasted; the Formidable and Mont Blanc have their foremast standing.
Our frigates; Santa Margaritta , Æolus , Phoenix , and Revolutionaire .
The Revolutionaire joined at the time the Namur did, but, with the rest of our frigates, in consequence of the French tacking, were to Leeward of the enemy.
I do not know what is become of the Bellona , or the other two sail we saw on the night of the 2d inst.
The reports of damage, killed and wounded, have not been all received. The enemy have suffered much.
Cæsar, Hero, Courageux, and Namur, Bellona, Æolus, Santa Margaritta, far to leeward of the south east.
FROM THE BALANCE.
American Captives in Tripoli.
Extract from the Journal of Dr. Cowdery, kept during his captivity in Tripoli.
[CONTINUED FROM NO. 273.]
March 1.—We were conducted to the castle. March 2.—Found our habitation very dark and smoky, having no light but what came through a grated sky-light.
March 3.—Not allowed to visit our sick, and our droger man was forbid carrying letters for us.
March 4.—Capt. Bainbridge received a letter from the ministers, reprimanding him on account of three men who floated ashore a few days after burning of the frigate.—The Turks pretended that they were murdered after they were made prisoners by the Americans.
March 6.—In close confinement. Hamet, our drogerman, was taken from us. The Bashaw suspected him of being too friendly to us.
March 7.—The Tripolitans got the guns from the remains of our frigate, and mounted them.

on their batteries. In trying them several of the gun carriages broke down, and one of the guns burst and killed one Turk and wounded four.
March 14.—The Turks seemed much alarmed, and placed a strong guard at our door, for what reason we knew not.
March 16.—The Bashaw sent word that I should have any thing I wanted free of expense.
March 17.—Ordered not to send our clothes out to wash.
March 24.—I was taken out of prison to visit a mamluke's wife and child. The minister of foreign affairs paid us a visit and said many clever things.
March 26.—A truce was held between Commodore Preble and the Bashaw.
From the 28th March to the 13th April, I was violently afflicted with the dysentery, during which time the Bashaw expressed much anxiety, and offered me every assistance.
April 15.—We felt the Syroc wind, which was very oppressive.
April 24.—John Morrison died in consequence of a hurt he received a few days before, while under the direction of his new master. The Bashaw permitted me, with two of my fellow officers, to go to his garden, conducted by a guard of two Turks, armed with pistols and sabres. This precaution, they pretended, was taken to prevent the wandering Arabs and Moors from robbing us; but it was probably done to prevent our escape to the squadron, then cruising off the harbor in sight.
May 7.—Our boys caught a large scorpion in the small yard of our prison.
May 11.—Our squadron appeared off the town. The Turks were at their head quarters. They had 12 gun-boats armed, manned, and moored out in the harbor.
May 16.—Ten of our officers took a walk to the garden under escort of the guard. They returned with a variety of flowers and ripe apricots.
May 20.—A party of us under escort of four Turks walked to the desert, about four miles from our prison. We ascended a large bank of sand where we had an extensive view of the country. The desert has a singular and grand appearance. They extend to Mount Atlas which we could see at a distance of two days journey. The sand is in heaps like snow-drifts in our country. There was not a house nor any other object to be seen—not a thing growing to interrupt the light; but it appeared like an ocean of sand. On our return we visited several gardens, where we got oranges, lemons and apricots and a variety of flowers. We were treated with the sap of the date tree, which tasted much like mead.
May 29.—A party of us, under escort, as before, took a walk into the desert. On our return we dined in the Bashaw's garden under the shade of orange trees. The dinner was prepared in Turkish style, and we ate with wooden spoons—it was simple and good. We visited several gardens, and were treated with as much respect as could be expected or desired, from a foe, who held us as prisoners of war. On returning to town, we saw two of our brig's at anchor off the harbor, seeming to defy all the force of Tripoli.
June 4.—We were plentifully supplied with squashes and cucumbers.
The Bashaw's eldest wife, called the queen, was delivered of her ninth child on the 18th June. She was 23 years of age. Her first child was born when she was in her eleventh year. It was said to be common to marry at ten.
June 27.—Mr. Hodge our boatswain, Mr. Douglass, the sail maker, and Mr. Fontaine, the first master's mate were taken from the prison and set to work by order of the Bashaw.
July 15.—The Bashaw, his wives and guard removed to their country seat at his garden. The season very warm and our close confinement continued. We purchased figs, watermelons, muskmelons and cucumbers.
July 18.—I was called to visit the Bashaw's eldest son, the Bey of Tripoli (termed the Prince of Wales of Tripoli, by the English Consul) at his palace, about three miles from town. I found him in a lofty and airy apartment, lying on a matras, and surrounded by his attendants. I preferred for him and was highly entertained in the Turkish style. Saw two old women, said to have been a former Bashaw's wives.
July 19.—The Bey was well enough to return to Tripoli. He called at the door of our prison, which was unlocked and the bolts and bars unloosed. I was conducted to him, when he expressed great satisfaction at having recovered his health, thanked me for my attendance, and promised to alleviate our misfortunes, as far as was in his power. I was then sent back to prison. The Bashaw and Bey spent a day alternately in town, on account of the expected attack by the Americans.
July 31.—I was carried, with my trunk and bed to the castle, where a room was provided for me, and the Bashaw informed me that I must attend the Americans and his family as a physician.
[To be Continued.]
CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
[Continued From our last.]
December 4, 1805.
Mr. Nicholson observed that the principal objection made to the resolution he had offered was that the Committee of Ways and Means were not bound to investigate the subject, and submit to the House the result of their investigation. Some gentlemen think it necessary that instructions should be given by the committee to insure such an investigation. Mr. Nicholson said that he had known instances within the course of the six past years in which a subject apparently simple had procured a voluminous
report without any instruction of the House; and he had known other instances in which a subject of great importance had been referred, on which there had been reported a simple resolution, which afterwards became the subject of argument within these walls. If in this case an investigation is desired there is no doubt but that the committee of ways and means can make it, and give the result to the House. He recollected some years ago a simple resolution was referred to a committee of which he had the honor to be chairman. They considered the subject as of vast importance, and thought it proper in their report to go at length into it. The report was made and on it was predicated the extensive purchase of Louisiana. Yet, in this case, there were no instructions. The committee notwithstanding thought it their duty to enquire into the subject; they accordingly did enquire, and made the report alluded to.
In every point of light in which the present subject could be viewed, it would be found to affect the revenue. There are various ways in which we may attack the belligerent nations. We may attack them by land or sea. The preparations required for this purpose may not only sink our present revenue, but render it necessary to resort to the raising additional revenue. Should there be a non-importation act, which had been lately a subject of discussion in the public prints, it would necessarily affect our revenue, and before it could be agreed to or acted on, it would be absolutely necessary for the committee of ways and means to enter into an investigation how the necessary revenue could be obtained. If we resort to the expedient of raising the duties on manufactured articles, he would ask if that were not a proper subject for the committee of ways and means. The measure could not but affect our revenue deeply, and would it not become necessary for the committee of ways and means to enquire to what extent the duties might be laid without producing the necessity of resorting to new taxes. But as the gentleman from Massachusetts was desirous of instructing the committee, he had no objection to modify his resolution as to add to it the latter part of the resolution offered by him.
So modified the resolution was read from the Chair as follows;
5. Resolved, That so much of the message of the President of the U. S. as relates to the conduct of the belligerent powers towards the U. S. and to the unjustifiable construction lately given by some of them to the law of nations, as it regards the rights of neutral, be referred to the Committee of Ways and Means, with instruction to enquire in what respects, and to what extent our neutral rights have been violated, and what legislative measures the true interest of the U. States requires to counteract such violations.
Mr. Bidwell enquired to what committee the defensive measures recommended by the President had been referred.
The Chairman replied to a select committee.
Mr. Bidwell said that subject appeared to him as much connected with the revenue, as principles which respected the law of nations. If that subject had been referred with propriety to a select committee, surely this might also, as it was not so necessarily connected with revenue as to make it the peculiar business of the Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr. Smilie remarked that it appeared that the ideas of both the gentlemen were incorporated in the resolution as it stood; and that the only subsisting difference was as to the committee. This was of sufficient importance to occupy much of their time. The subject might most properly go to a commercial committee; but as he believed the Committee of Ways and Means perfectly competent, he should not object to the resolution.
The question was then taken on the resolution and passed in the affirmative, Ayes 56—Noes 42.
The committee rose and reported the resolution, which the House immediately took into consideration.
The first, second, third and fourth were agreed to without a division; and the fifth—Ayes 57.
The second resolution was referred
to Messrs. Dawson, N. Williams, Blount, Ely, Darby and Fisk.
The third resolution to Messrs. Varnum, Basset, Sturges, Lambert, Rea of Pen. Marion and Blake.
And the fourth to Messrs. Gregg, Gannett, Bidwell, Goldsborough, Hough, Wyans and Russel.
Agreeably to the order of yesterday, the House proceeded to the election of a Chaplain, Messrs. Wilmer, Laurie, Glendy and Gantt having been previously nominated, and Messrs. Mac Greery, Varnum and Smith (of Connecticut) appointed tellers.
The ballots were counted and declared as follows:
 In the whole 100 ballots.  For Mr. Glendy 46  Dr. Gantt 16  Mr. Laurie 32  Mr. Wilmer 6  No election.  On a second trial the ballots were,  For Mr. Glendy 70  Mr. Laurie 26  Mr. Wilmer 1  Mr. M'Cormick 1  Mr. Chalmers 1 
Mr. Glendy is consequently elected Chaplain.
The Senate have made choice of Dr. Gantt as Chaplain on their part.
On motion of Mr. Lattimore, the memorial of the legislature of Mississippi, presented the last session, was referred to Messrs. T. M. Randolph, Lattimore, Smilie, Olin and Taggart.
On motion of Mr. Stanton, the petition of the inhabitants of Stonington and Westerly, in Connecticut, praying for the erection of a light house, was referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
Mr. Lattimore presented a memorial from the legislature of the Mississippi territory, representing certain obstacles which had arisen to the legal proceeding of the land board of commissioners, and praying that the first instalment on certain lands may be received after the granting of certificates.
Mr. Lattimore likewise presented a petition from sundry inhabitants of the Mississippi territory, praying that the right of pre-emption may be extended to them for unappropriated lands on which they have settled.
Which memorial and petition were referred to the committee appointed on the preceding memorial of the legislature of the Mississippi territory.
NEWPORT.
THURSDAY—JANUARY 16.
Shipwreck.—We learn by a boat from Block Island, that last Thursday Morning between 3 and 4 o'clock the sloop Baltimore, Capt. Finch, of this Town, was stranded in a snow-storm, upon the easterly part of that Island. She was on her homeward-bound passage from St Domingo to this port, loaded principally with fustic. As the beach on which she was driven is sandy, and clear of rocks, she does not appear to have sustained much damage; it is therefore probable she will be got off without any considerable loss to the owners. We understand she belongs to Messrs. John and Henry Cahoon of this town.
We also learn by the same boat, that last Friday evening, between 10 and 11 o'clock, the ship Ann and Hope, Capt. Lang, of Providence, went ashore upon the South side of the same Island. The shore upon which she was driven being rocky she went immediately to pieces; and the chief mate and two of her crew were unfortunately drowned. Her cargo consisted of Sugar, Coffee, Cloves, Nutmegs, &c. and is said to have been worth 500,000 dollars. We understand she was last from the Cape of Good Hope. She belonged to Messrs. Brown and Ives of Providence.
At a general meeting of the Stockholders of the Newport Bank, on Wednesday the 1st inst. the following gentlemen were unanimously chosen Directors for the year ensuing:
 Constant Taber, Thomas G. Pitman,  Caleb Green, John Slocum,  Samuel Vernon Jun. Silas Dean,  Simeon Martin, and  Ebenezer Shearman, Edward Easton. 
And at a meeting of a Board of Directors Constant Taber was elected President, and John R. Shearman Cashier, of said Institution.
From New-York. IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING INTELLIGENCE!!
We stop the Press, to announce the following Important Intelligence, just received from New-York.
STRASBURGH, Nov. 17 "The city of Vienna has just opened its gates for the first time to a victorious army. This glory was reserved for Frenchmen. Our troops have entered it. An extraordinary courier who arrived here last night brought this intelligence, but at his setting out the emperor had not arrived there. He was, however, immediately expected to make his solemn entry into that capital, and afterwards repair to Munich, where a congress is to be opened for the re-establishment of peace, overtures for which have already been made. It is confidently asserted that the king of Prussia will employ his mediation, and that count Hongwitz, who was lately at Vienna, will repair for this purpose to Munich."
We have copied the above article from the New-York Mercantile Advertiser of yesterday morning; and doubt not of its truth. Altho' it does not appear to be official, yet the same paper contains several French Army Bulletins, which state that the French were on the point of entering that city. The last of these bulletins is dated 10th Nov. The date of the above article is therefore 7 days later. These Bulletins together with an account of the operations of the Army of Italy, (by which it appears that the French still continue to be victorious in that quarter) and the article which we have here extracted, were first copied into the Norfolk Public Ledger from the Moniteur and other Paris papers, brought there by Capt. Gordon, in the ship Highland Mary, in 25 days from Bourdeaux. Want of time and room, prevents our making any further extracts at present.
A PARODY.
LINES ON THE APE.
Whatever be his size or shape, I call that animal an Ape, Who fills (as Luna does the night) His dusky mind, with borrow'd light; And then to prove his groundless claim, To Genius, Merit, Sense, and Fame, Spouts forth some rich instructive thought, Which o'er and o'er he had been taught. Were I this creature to describe, I should portray ALL things beside, Because what'er has been created, Has oft by him been imitated: I'll therefore o'er description jump, And here display him in the lump.
DEATHS.
In this town, on the 14th inst. after a lingering sickness, which she sustained with christian fortitude, Mrs. MARY CLARKE, in the 37th year of her age, Consort of Mr. Joseph Clarke, and daughter of Mr. John Calkott, formerly of this town. She has left, with a bereaved and tender husband, several small children, to mourn their irreparable loss. Her industry, prudence and tender affection through life, were conspicuous; and in her last sickness, she was so calm and composed, so happy and resigned to the will of God, with such clear and unclouded views of her interest in CHRIST, she could by faith triumph over death, and rejoice in the glorious prospect of immortality and eternal life, beyond the grave.
Her friends and relations are requested to attend her funeral, at the house of Mr. Joseph Clarke, lower end of Thames-Street, this afternoon at Two o'clock.
Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given, that there are a number of Small Children to be bound out.—Terms may be known, by applying to either of the Subscribers.
ROBERT TAYLOR JOHN TILLINGHAST, } Overseers JOB TOWNSEND, } of the Poor's Newport, Jan. 16th. 1806.
NOTICE.
The Newport Independent Volunteers Are Requested,
To meet at the State-House, on SATURDAY, the 18th inst. at 6 o'clock, P.M. for the purpose of balloting for Officers, and transacting such other business, as may come before them.—A general and punctual attendance is requested. Pr. Order
TH: PECKHAM, Jan. Clerk, pro tem. January 15, 1806

POETRY.
THE MONKEY.
FROM THE WORKS OF COL. HUMPHREYS.
A MAN who own'd a barber's shop At York, and shav'd full many a lop, A monkey kept for their amusement; He made no other kind of use on't— This monkey took great observation, Was wonderful at imitation, And all he saw the barber do, He mimic'd right and did it too.
It chanc'd in shop, the dog and cat, While frieze din'd, demurely sat, Jacko found nought to play the knave in, So thought he'd try his hand in shaving. Around the shop in haste he rushes, And gets the razors, soap and brushes; Now puts he fix'd (no muscle mis-fires) And lather'd well her beard and whiskers, Then gave a gash gash, as he began— The cat cri'd "waugh!" and off she ran.
Next Tower's beard he tri'd his skill in, Tho' Tower seem'd somewhat unwilling; As badly here again succeeding, The dog runs howling round and bleeding. Nor yet was tir'd our roughish elf, He'd seen the barber shave himself; So by the glass, upon the table, He rubs with soap his village fable, Then with left-hand holds smooth his jaw,— The razor, in his dexter paw; Around he flourishes and flashes, 'Till all his face is seam'd with gashes, His cheeks dispatch'd—his visage thin He cock'd to shave beneath his chin; Drew razor swift as he could pull it, And cut, from ear to ear, his gullet.
MORAL.
Who cannot write, yet handle pens, Are apt to hurt themselves and friends. Tho' others use them well, yet fools Should never meddle with edge tools.
Wanted Immediately,
AT this Office, as an APPRENTICE to the Printing Business, a Smart, Active LAD, 14 or 15 years of age,—One from the Country would be preferred.
Notice is Hereby Given,
THAT there will be SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, on Monday the Twentieth of January next, the WATER GRIST MILL AND STREAM, in Newshoreham, late the property of Capt. Edward Hull, deceased.—Sale to commence at One o'clock in the afternoon of said day, on the premises. The conditions of Sale will be Cash, or approved notes payable in thirty days after date. By request of the Heirs to said Estate. JOHN GORTON, Administrator. Newshoreham, December 30, 1805.
TO BE LET,
A PART of a convenient Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated in Thames-Street, near the Red Market. Enquire for the Printer. Newport, Sept. 25, 1805.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing-Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-Lines. Also, New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF, Consisting of Negro-Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, & cut Tobacco; Macabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufactory prices. *11* CASH given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
WE the Subscribers being by the Honorable Court of Probate, of the Town of Newport, appointed to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the Estate of LUKE BLIVEN, late of Newport, aforesaid, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, Give Notice to all persons who have any demands against the Estate, to bring them to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within Six Months, from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court of Probate.
WILLIAM HUNTER, } Commis. EDWARD THURSTON, } finers. And all persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to JOHN CAHOONE, Administrator. Newport, Nov. 4, 1805.
French Town Seminary Lottery.
ALL persons who are indebted to the Managers of said Lottery, for Tickets in the first Class, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment; otherwise their Notes will be put in suit without further notice. THOMAS FRY PARDON TILLINGHAST } Managers. GEORGE CARD. East-Greenwich, Oct. 8, 1805.
BRISTOL HOTEL.
THE SUBSCRIBER
INFORMS the public and his former customers, that he has opened a genteel TAVERN and BOARDING HOUSE, at the sign of the HORSE, in a spacious building, erected by the Bristol Insurance Company for that purpose, with a convenient STABLE, and in a central part of the town—Where Gentlemen and Ladies may depend on good accomodations. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by RICHARD BARKER. Bristol, Dec. 11th, 1805.
Engraving on Stone.
ELISHA SMITH, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. Henry Bull, where he carries on the Stone Cutting business, in all its various branches.—Those who favor him with their employ may depend upon having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. Newport, Aug. 20.
TO BE LET,
And possession given the 10th of April, SHOP No. 83, Thames-Street, nearly opposite the Union-Bank. Enquire at this Office. March 27, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of George Reynolds, son of Jonathan, late of North-Kingstown, mariner, deceased, that the Hon. Court of Probate of the town of North-Kingstown, have allowed them Six months from this date to exhibit their claims against said estate, to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings, at any time within said term. No claim will be received unless properly attested. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } Commissioners. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } finers. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL CARTER, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Oct. 14th, 1805.
TIN-PLATE WORKER.
NATHANIEL NASON, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, THAT he carries on the business of a TIN-PLATE WORKER, at his shop, No. 117, Thames-Street. Where may be had all kinds of TIN-WARE, wholesale or retail, as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—Constant attendance, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Stove-Pipes either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made at the shortest notice. *11* Cash given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Dec. 11th, 1805.
To be Let,
THE lower rooms of a well finished, and convenient Dwelling-House, in a pleasant and healthy part of the town. For further particulars, enquire of the Printer. Newport, October 17, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A New fashion, handsome built, well made CHAISE.—Apply to the Printer. Newport, Nov. 21.
For Sale,
THAT well known, beautiful FARM, belonging to the subscriber, lying about one mile from the Town of Newport, containing one hundred acres, with a large, convenient well finished Dwelling-House, Cheese-House, Cribb, Barn, Chaise-House, and other necessary buildings thereon; an excellent Orchard of engrafted and wilding fruit, which makes from 50 to 60 barrels of Cyder yearly—very well sheltered with large trees; and a beautiful Garden. It is unnecessary to describe the goodness of the soil, as it is well known to be equal if not superior to any on this island, with one of the first privileges of manure from the Beach adjoining;—a beautiful pond below the orchard, where fine perch and other fish are taken in great abundance, and in the season of it, the finest shooting of sea fowl of almost every description: The whole lying beautifully to the sun. The greatest part of said Farm being now in meadow land, that will average two tons of hay to the acre; the remainder suitable for barley &c. The above estate is well fenced, in suitable divisions, with the best of stone wall. An indisputable title will be given, and the terms made easy.—Apply to NICHOLAS P. EASTON, on the premises. Newport, October 9, 1805.
For Sale,
THE Sloop NANCY, burthen about 57 tons, well found, and may be fitted for sea at a small expense. Also, 230 barrels of Pitch, 230 Do. Tar. Apply to GARDNER & DEAN. Newport, July 7, 1805.
CASH and the highest price, given at this Office, for Cotton & Linen Rags, and old Sail Cloth.
TO BE SOLD, By SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, At No. 10, on the Ferry Wharf, below Market Square.
50 Hhds good retailing Molasses, 50 Do. do. New Rum, A few Hhds. Antigua & Jamaica Rum, A few pipes Holland Gin, 6 Tierces new Rice, 20 Boxes Hard Soap, 300 Bushels old Corn, 30 Boxes 1st quality mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping, 60 Bbls. mss Beef, Cables of any dimensions and Cordage of any size can be had on the shortest notice, A few pieces Ravens Duck, Sundry Dwelling-Houses in different parts of the Town. Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
Benjamin T. Chandler.
IS opening at his Shop No. 9, Cheap Side, Providence, directly opposite the Roger Williams Bank, a large assortment of Ingrain & Scotch Floor Carpetings, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in the State. Also, a large assortment of Dry Goods, lower than usual. August 20, 1805.
FRESH GOODS.
James Mumford, Just received and for Sale, at his Store, No. 88, Thames-Street, a general and extensive assortment of DRY GOODS; Among which are superfine, fine, and middling Broad Cloths, Cassimere ditto, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Serges, Plains, Devonshire Kerseys, black Bumbazets, birdseye, Wildbores, worsted Cord for pantaloonos, fancy do. for Vests, Velvets, Calimancoes, Durants, Russells, worsted Hose, Swandowns, Linens, Cambrics, black Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Camell's hair Shawls, furniture Chintz, copperplate Calicoes—from 1/6 to 3/6 per yard, India Cottons, black Lace, Blankets assorted, black Morocco Shoes, table Cloths, India shear Muslin, lace Cambric, lace Muslin, plaid Lutekings, lead, brown and black Satins, silk Hose, silk Plush for bonnets, silk and beaver Gloves, Fearnoughts, &c. Also, Tortoise Shell Combs. All which are offered for sale at the most reasonable prices, and as low as at any Store in the State. Newport, Oct. 24.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HAS FOR SALE, AT his 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 wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804.
A BOAT FOUND.
ON the South End of Prudence, 20th December, the owner is desired to prove property pay charges and take her away. Apply to JONATHAN SWEET. Prudence, Dec. 26 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of William Tillinghast, Merchant, late of Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed six months from this date, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings at any time within said term.—No claims will be received unless properly attested. JOHN SLOCUM, } Commissioners. JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } finers. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, or to Sally M. Smith, at the Store of Mrs. Tillinghast whose receipt will be a complete discharge. WILLIAM MOORE, jr. } Administrators. CALEB GREEN, } finers. STEPHEN CAHOONE, } finers. Newport, 7th October, 1805.
For Sale,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, with five rooms on a floor—a well of good water in the yard; and an excellent large Garden, situate in Thames-Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM. Newport, March 20, 1805.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Banister's Wharf, A new & correct Chart
OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Frog Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch-Hill Reef. Published June 18, 1805, by John Cabot, Newport, and Nicoll Foidick, New-London. Newport, July 17.
Elizabeth Tillinghast,
No. 119—Thames-Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, and her friends in particular, that she intends to follow the same line of business of her late deceased husband, in the pleasing hope, that with the aid of a sympathizing and generous public, she shall be enabled to support and educate her numerous family of young children. This important duty, since the death of a beloved husband, having devolved upon her, she earnestly solicits the patronage of the friends of the "Widow and the Fatherless."
She has on hand a judicious selection of
GOODS,
And shortly expects an additional supply.—Those who may be disposed to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having every article in her line of business, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State. The smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
Sherry Wine,
A few boxes white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrease,—and Loaf SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
Wanted Immediately,
A JOURNEYMAN HATTER, who is a good workman. To such an one, generous encouragement will be given. Apply to SAMUEL MOSES. Newport, Aug. 15.
JOB SHERMAN
Has received a Consignment of 89 fides sole Leather Neat's Leather Calf Skins and Boot Legs. ALSO, A very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS. Consisting of
Superfine Broadcloths and Cassimere Common do. do. Royal Patent Cord fancy do. Velvets and Thicksets Toilets and Swansdown Bombasts and Poppletons Wildbores Russells and Calimancoes Flannels and Baizes Dimities and Calicoes Crape Real Colrain Linens, by piece or yard Leather do. Plattillas do. Brown do. Russia Sheeting, white and brown Suspender, by dozen or single A variety of Checks by piece Check Handkerchiefs do. India Muslins Home made do. for shirting, very nice Cotton Bedricks and Cotton Yarn A variety of Men and Womens Shoes Camels Hair shawls Silk Gloves 1 Piece Green Moreen Blankets and Rugs Cotton and Silk Umbrellas Carolina and French Indigo. GROCERIES as usual— Among which are five kinds of Teas and Co-ohells.
The above articles with many others, too numerous to mention in an advertisement, will be Sold on the most moderate terms. Newport, 12th mo. 4th. 1805.
John F. Townsend, & Co
At their Store No. 123 Thames-Street, front of Capt. James Perry's, offer for Sale a handsome assortment of
Fancy & Staple Goods,
Suited to the Season, which they are determined to Sell as low as can be purchased in New-
AMONG WHICH ARE, Excellent Dutch Broad French Laces, Cloth, Laced Silk Sleeves and Best superfine English, English Silk Gloves, blue, black, and mix-White and chintz Fringes do. Second, middling, and White and Colored low priced do. Bed-Lace, Super, and other Caffi-Very fine India Book & meres, Mull Muslins. Very fine white flannel. Extra long and habit Yellow, white, black, red Kid Gloves, and green flannels. Mens white and black Baizes and Serges, Silk Gloves, Coatings & Fearnoughts Russia and English Di- Irish Linens and Shirt aper, Cottons, 5-4 and 6-4 English Di- Velvets and Patent aper, for table-cloths, Worsted Cord, 8-4 elegant Sattin, Patent Cord and other Damask Shawls Waistcoating, Camels Hair do. Blankets from 6-4 to English Lutekings, 11-4ths. Umbrellas, &c. &c. Newport, January 1, 1806,
A Farm for Sale,
LYING in the westerly part of Mansfield, containing about one hundred and ninety acres, well proportioned for mowing, pasturing, and plowland. Likewise, a good House and Barn. For further particulars, and conditions of sale, enquire of the subscriber in said Mansfield. ISAAC HOVEY. Mansfield, (Con.) 12th, 1805.