Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-03-06 00:00:00

Rhode Island Republican.
AN INDIVISIBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER EARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Francis-Street, NEWPORT.
Wm. Moore, jun. & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store near the Red Market, A NEW and General Assortment of Seasonable DRY GOODS; A few Boxes English and American HATS; A Large Stock of Cutlery, Hard-Ware, and GROCERIES, WHOLESALE and RETAIL, warranted as Cheap as at any Store in the State. ALSO 20 Hhds. Good flavor'd Tobago RUM. 8 Doz. Antigua and Jamaica RUM. 4 Pipes Holland GIN. 3000 wt. COFFEE. A few Casks TEA. 50 Kegs Negro head TOBACCO. A few Bgs of PIMENTO. —LIKEWISE— 20 Hhds. good retailing MOLASSES at a reduced price—For Cash or approved Notes. Newport, Jan. 2. 1802. 1stf
Francis Anderson,
TAKES this method to inform his Debtors and Creditors, that his Partners have called on him for settlement, and are determined the Copartnership shall be dissolved in a few weeks, when he will remove from the said Store: He therefore once more earnestly requests those to whom the firm is indebted, to come in for settlement; and such as are indebted to said firm, to make immediate payment, as this is the last time he shall give notice in this way. And unless immediate settlement is made with all who have accounts open, either by note or payment, he will be under the disagreeable necessity of pursuing different measures for collection. Newport, Feb. 12. 1802. 72tf
Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
THOMAS GREEN, by reason of age and infirmity, proposing to retire from business in a short time—and having on hand, a handsome assortment of English and India Goods, which he wishes to sell soon, either by wholesale or retail:—And instead of an Auction (as usual in such cases) is disposed to deal them out with his own hand.—Accordingly, said Goods are now selling at LOW RATES, or LOWER, than might reasonably be expected at a Vendue, free from those disorders and impositions which frequently take place at a public Sale. Customers will receive decent and orderly attention with utmost dispatch. Town and Country Traders, may probably find their accounts, by calling at his Store. Newport, Feb. 5.
Doctor BARTLETT,
PRESENTS his Compliments to his friends—and takes this opportunity to inform them of his return from a visit to his relations in Connecticut, and is ready to attend their calls in the line of his profession, and otherwise. Monday, 22d Feb. 1802. 74
To be Sold,
A FARM, LATE the property of Jonathan Hopkins, containing about seventy acres of excellent land, well watered, with a good Orchard which will make about thirty barrels of Cider, in a bearing year; and also a convenient two story dwelling House, with a Barn, Corn Crib, and Cheese House, situated in Middletown, about four miles from the State House in Newport. For terms, apply to WILLIAM BROWN. Middletown, Feb. 25. 1802. 74
FOR SALE,
171 Acres of Land, LYING in South Kingstown, in the County of Washington, with Two Dwelling Houses thereon, one Corn-Crib, one Barn, about eighty apple trees of the best kind of grafted fruits, well watered as any Farm in the State. Sixty acres of it is good Meadow, very clear from stones; beans great corn, barley, and grain; & is convenient for a dairy, having good pasturing, &c. Any person inclining to purchase will have credit for a part.—Said Farm lies within half a mile of Point Judith Pond—7 miles from Narragansett Pier, adjoining the stage road, and is very handy to sea-ward from the shore. For terms, apply to TIM. PECKHAM, on the premises. South Kingstown, Feb. 15. 1802. 75tf
SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
SPEECH OF GENERAL S. T. MASON, On the Judiciary System.
MR. MASON, of Virginia.—I feel some degree of embarrassment in offering my sentiments on a subject so fully and so ably discussed. I believe that the ground taken by my friend from Kentucky has not been shaken by any arguments urged in opposition to the resolution on the table. Yet as some observations have been made calculated to excite sensibility, not here, but abroad; as they appear to have been made with a view to that end; and as an alarm has been attempted to be excited on constitutional ground, I think the observations ought not to go unnoticed.
I agree with gentlemen that it is important in a well regulated government that the judicial department should be independent. But I have never been among those who have carried this idea to the extent, which seems at this day to be fashionable. Though of opinion that each department ought to discharge its proper duties free from the fear of the others, yet I have never believed that they ought to be independent of the nation itself. Much less have I believed it proper, or that our constitution authorizes our courts of justice to control the other departments of the government.
All the departments of a popular government must depend in some degree on popular opinion. None can exist without the affections of the people, and if either be placed in such a situation as to be independent of the nation, it will soon lose that affection which is essential to its durable existence.
Without, however, going into an enquiry of what kind of organization is most fit for our tribunals, without enquiring into the fitness of making the judges independent for life, I am willing to enter into a consideration, not of what ought to be, but of what is.—Whatever opinion I may individually entertain of the provisions of the constitution, relative to the judiciary, fitting here under that constitution, I am bound to observe it as the character under which we are assembled.
When I view the provisions of the constitution on this subject, I observe a clear distinction between the Supreme Court, and other courts. I am sensible that when we come to make verbal criticisms, any gentleman of a sportive imagination may amuse our fancies by a play upon words. But this is not the way to get rid of a genuine construction of the constitution. With regard to the institution of the Supreme court, the words are imperative; while with regard to inferior tribunals they are discretionary. The first shall; the last may be established. And surely we are to infer from the wise sages that formed the constitution, that nothing was introduced into it in vain. Not only sentences, but words, and even points elucidate its meaning. When, therefore, the constitution, using this language, says a Supreme court shall be established, are we not justified in considering it as of constitutional creation; and on the other hand, from the language applied to inferior courts, are we not equally justified in considering their establishment as dependent upon the legislature, who may from time to time ordain them, as the public good requires. Can any other meaning be applied to the words—“from time to time?” And nothing can be more important on this subject, than that the legislature should have power from time to time to create, to annul, or to modify the courts as the public good may require—not merely to day, but forever; and whenever a change of circumstances may suggest the propriety of a different organization. On this point, there is great force in the remark of the gentleman from Georgia, that among the enumerated powers given to Congress, while there is no mention made of the supreme court, the power of establishing inferior courts is expressly given. Why this difference, but that the supreme court was considered by the framers of the constitution as established by the constitution; while they considered the inferior courts as dependent upon the will of the legislature.
We find the phrase from time to time in another part of the constitution. The 3d sect. of the 2d art. says, the President shall, from time to time, give to the Congress information of the state of the union.—That is, he shall occasionally, as he sees fit, give such information. So shall Congress occasionally, as they see fit, establish, annul or regulate inferior courts, according as the public welfare requires.
The arguments of gentlemen go upon a mistaken principle. They expect the liveliest sympathy and commiseration for this poor, this awful department of the government. They tell us the judges have a vested right to their office, a right not now derived from the law, but from the constitution; and they assimilate their case to that of a public debt; to the right of a corporation; a turnpike company, or a toll-bridge. But is not all this reasoning predicated on the principle that the courts are established, not for
the public benefit, but for the emolument of the judges; to promote the interests of the people, but to further the interests of the judges; not to administer justice, but for their personal aggrandizement. I believe that a government ought to proceed upon different principles. It ought to establish only those institutions which the good of the community requires; when that good ceases to need them, they ought to be put down, and of consequence the judges should hold their appointments so long and no longer, than the public welfare requires.
If the arguments now urged be correct, that a court once established cannot be vacated, we are led into the greatest absurdities. Congress must deem it expedient to establish a court for particular purposes, limited as to its objects or duration. For instance, the United States has taken possession of the Mississippi Territory, rightfully or not, I will not pretend to say. This Territory has been heretofore in the hands of various masters, viz. France, England, Spain and Georgia; and it is now possessed by the United States. All these governments except the United States, made certain grants of land in the Territory, and certain settlers spread their conflicting patents over the country. These different titles will open a wide field for litigation, which will require able tribunals to decide upon. Suppose then Congress should establish special tribunals to continue three, four, or five years, to settle these claims. Judges would be appointed.—They would be the judges of an inferior court. If the construction of the constitution now contended for, be established, what would the judges say, when the period for which they were appointed expired? Would they not say, we belong to inferior courts? Would they not laugh at you when you told them their term of office was out? Would they not say, in the language of the gentleman from New York, though the law that creates us is temporary, we are not by the Constitution? Had we not heard this doctrine supported in the memorable case of the mandamus, lately before the supreme court? Was it not there said that though the law had a right to establish the office of a justice of the peace, yet it had not a right to abridge its duration to five years; that it was right in making the justiciary non-constitutional in limiting their period of office; that being a judicial office he had a right to hold his office during life (or what is about the same thing) during good behavior, in despite of the law which created him, and in the very act of creation limiting his official life to five years.
I may notice another case, more likely to happen, to show the absurdity of this construction. Congress have assumed jurisdiction over the Mississippi Territory, and have established a court composed of three judges, which court is as much an inferior court, as the circuit or district courts. Of this jurisdiction Georgia denies the validity. The contest is in a train of settlement. Suppose it shall turn out that the United States are convinced of the injustice of their claim, relinquish it, and restore the territory to Georgia, what becomes of the judges? Their offices, their duties are gone! Yet they will tell you we are vested with certain constitutional rights of which you cannot deprive us. It is true the territory is no longer yours. You have no jurisdiction, and we have no power; yet we are judges by the constitution. We hold our offices during good behavior, and we will behave well as long as you will let us. Is not this a strange situation? You have judges in a territory over which you have no jurisdiction; and you have officers which are perfect sinecures, pensioners for life. Such an absurdity I am sure the constitution never meant to justify. It is an absurdity equally repugnant to the letter and the genius of the constitution.
Suppose another case. Suppose what I trust will never happen, a war should take place. Suppose that a part of the United States should be conquered, and that we should be compelled to cede it to a foreign nation. In this district your jurisdiction is gone; your power is gone; the office of a judge is destroyed, and yet the officer holds his appointment for life: This case may be considered as inapplicable to the United States. It may be said that we have no right to cede a state or a part of a state.—But I believe a different sentiment has been entertained, and perhaps in this house.
But suppose this event to occur in relation to territory not attached to a State. Suppose the government should find it necessary to establish an inferior court in an island of Lake Superior? Suppose it should be the fortune of war to place in the possession of the enemy, one of the states; and the question shall be, will you give up this territory in the frozen regions of the lakes, or suffer the state to remain in the possession of the enemy, you being unable to take it from him? If you give up the territory, your courts is annihilated, yet the judges claim a tenure in their offices for life; and this is a country that no longer belongs to you—does not such a result strike every mind as absurd?—Is it not apparent, that whenever claim such men might have upon the generosity of the government, they can have no claim to offices that do not exist. Nay, far
ther; it might upon the construction now contended for, be insisted, that the constitution forbids you to make a peace upon those terms; that by ceding an inconsiderable territory which you did not want to secure a whole state, you would abolish the office of a judge, which the legislature had there erected; that this would be an express violation of your constitution; and therefore you may leave a whole state in the possession of the enemy, unless this judge would give you leave to make terms by resigning his office.
I believe, Sir, that we should not differ much, if we came to a proper understanding of the true principle on which this question depends. If we establish the principle, that from the nature and essence of public institutions, they are made for the good of the people, and not for that of the individual who administers them, we shall experience no difficulty. Gentlemen, in speaking of a judge, had emphatically called it his office. But, it is not his office, but the office of the people. He is only the person appointed to perform certain services required by the public good, and when those services are no longer necessary for the public good, his duties are at an end, his services may be dispensed with, and he ought to retire to private life.
The case has been assimilated to a bridge. But he who builds a bridge does a public good, that entitles him to a growing remuneration for ever. But here the good is temporary. The truth is, the judge is more like the man who collects the toll, and who receives the promise of an annual payment, as long as he discharges his duties faithfully. But a flood comes, and sweeps away the bridge; will the toll gatherer, like the judge, contend, that though the bridge is gone and the owner ruined, that he shall notwithstanding receive his compensation for life, tho' he cannot continue those services for which his annual stipend was to be the compensation and reward?
But it would seem, that the argument urged on this occasion, and the general course of our legislation had been grounded more on the convenience and emoluments of those appointed to office, than on grounds of public utility. First we appointed six judges of the supreme court, divided the United States into three circuits, two judges to ride each circuit, in which with the district judge to form a court. The law fixed the duties and the compensation, and gentlemen of the first character were ready to accept the places. The salaries indeed had been then thought high; in some parts of the Union they were thought enormous. But a little time passed before they complained of the hardships of their duties; and the law was altered, not so much for public good, as for their personal convenience. Where two judges were required to hold a court, one was now declared sufficient. Thus you continued their full salaries, while you lopped off half their duties. Shortly after you assigned them under the pension law, in considerable duties; and they refused to perform them. Thus while they shewed themselves ready to abate of their duties, they adhered to their salaries. Next came the law of last session which takes away all their duties. It leaves them simply a court of appeals. And what have they got to do? To try to suits; for such is the number now on their docket, as appears from a certificate just put into my hands; and the average number on their docket amounts to from 8 to 10. Thus for the trial of the immense number of 8 or 10 suits, you have 6 judges, one with a salary of 4,000, and 5 others with salaries of 3,500 dollars each.
I fear that if you take away from these judges, that which they ought officially to do, they will be induced from the want of employment, to do that which they ought not to do; and if they have no good to do, they may do harm. They may be induced, perhaps to feel about that work gentlemen seem so fond of. They may as gentlemen have told us, hold the Constitution in one hand, and the Law in the other, and say to the departments of the government; so far shall you go and no farther. This independence of the judiciary, so much desired, will I fear, Sir, if encouraged or tolerated, soon become something like supremacy. They will, indeed, form the main pillar of this goodly fabric; they will soon become the only remaining pillar, and they will presently become so strong as to crush and absorb all the others into their solid mass. (Concluded in our next.)
THERE is one thing which renders the situation of a Republican Editor, at present, somewhat undesirable, and at times impels him to dip his pen in gall; and that is, the public mind has not yet recovered entire placidity, and the number of papers that are vilifying our government, still are, when compared to those which advocate its measures, about three to one; and their sedulous malignity augments with the decrease of their numbers, and the decline of their influence. Hence proceeds misrepresentations, and false colorings, with respect to every act of the constituted authorities, empty threats of impeachment, and overtures of opposition, by force, to a supreme magistrate, too mild to check them by the arm of power, and too wise to be caught in their toils. (Vermont Gaz.)

Observations on the Hon. G. MORRIS's Speech upon the repeal of the Judiciary Law.
WHEN declamation assumes the garb of argument, it is proper to expose the puerility, and exhibit the subject before the public in its proper habiliments. When a Senator libels THE PEOPLE, we cannot but smile at the crocodile-tears he may shed, while bemoaning the annihilation of the Constitution. The People being the source of the Federal Constitution, an attempt to vitiate the foundation of its vitality, deserves the most pointed reprobation.
While reading Mr. Morris's Speech, we cannot but pity the folly of a man, who sacrifices decency to obsequious periods, who vilifies that "popular will" which brought him into political existence, and who deprecates "public opinion" as the quick sand on which the Constitution is to be wrecked. He seems to take a stand above all legitimate control, and places himself, and the "frail beings" around him, as the only barriers to maintain the dignity, harmony and existence of the American nation.
"THE PEOPLE" are held in the utmost state of degradation, and under this impression, he exclaims with supercilious arrogance, "we, we the Senate of the United States, are assembled here to save THE PEOPLE from their most dangerous enemy; to save them from themselves; to guard them against the baneful effects of their own precipitation, their passions and misguided zeal!"—a modest declaration truly—happy, thrice happy Americans! how enviable your situation, that the Hon. Governor Morris, Esq., and his "frail" associates should become the sole guardians of your happiness—on what a permanent basis are your liberties, lives and property founded!—with this ANCHOR ye can ride out the tempestuous storm of your passions; ye can trust your treasures to their management, and "throw your compass and charts into the ocean," while the political ship is directed by their superior wisdom. How sublime the benevolence! that a man should wrest the weapon from the hands of "THE PEOPLE," which is uplifted to commit the fatal acts of suicide. This virtuous Senator, like the Angel of old, arrests the sword, just ready to sever every endearing bond which unites the paternal and filial affections of society. "Do thyself no harm," is the friendly voice of this guardian of our welfare—"pause! pause! for heaven's sake pause!" is the fervent supplication of this disinterested and magnanimous patriot. Solicitous for our happiness, he proclaims the glad tidings, that "we, we the Senate of the United States, are assembled here to save THE PEOPLE from themselves!"—"we, we the Senate," beseech you to have mercy on your lives, liberty and property; "tis for this purpose that we are chosen: Else why are we elected for six years; or why are we chosen by communities, while the Representatives are chosen directly by the People." After this pathetic appeal, can "The People" hesitate a moment to surrender every legislative function to the Senate? Can they trust to their Representatives, who are only directly chosen by themselves? Can they be so foolish as to look for protection from men who receive no other commission than the immediate suffrages of their fellow-citizens?
The voice thus calling on the People is rendered still more harmonious by a declaration of the strongest attachment to the Constitution. This sage and benevolent Senator, while imploring the people not to commit violence on themselves, declares that he has been "twenty years their servant." Although he has been a "servant" upwards of two apprenticeships to this outrageous rabble, yet he now begins to vilify and abuse his masters. He denounces them as a pack of cut-throats, as committing outrages on themselves and represents his employers as insane and dangerous to be trusted. This is an extraordinary story for "a servant" to propagate about his master; after being twenty years in their service, a better report might have been expected. It is a rather singular to hear a "servant" insult his master with such language—common decency might have warranted a more mild reprobation, from one who assumes the courtly address of a gentleman.
How the Hon. Governor Morris should have more friendship for the People, than they have for themselves, is a political paradox. The Constitution, in the preamble, conveys no such idea. It is there declared, "We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice," &c.—but, if Mr. Morris is right in his position, it ought to have run thus, "We the People, being disposed to injure ourselves, but having at this moment a short interval of reflection, do constitute and appoint the Hon. Governor Morris and his "frail" associates, the guardians and protectors of our rights, liberty, and property; and more especially to defend us against ourselves." If this had been the declaration, instead of being a servant, he would have been one of the Lord High Protectors of the people; he would then have had a commission properly authenticated to denounce the citizens; he could then with propriety have said "that he loved the Constitution—that he considered it the bond of our Union—that on it depended our harmony and our peace—that without it we should be plunged into all the horrors of a civil war—that the country would be deluged with the blood of its inhabitants, and a brother's hand would be raised against the bosom of a brother." To be consistent, he cannot love a Constitution which is founded on the will of men whom he considers so frantic that "we, we the Senators" are obliged to save them from their most dangerous enemies, viz. THEMSELVES. Or does he conceive, that after they had exhausted their wisdom in the mighty effort to create him a Senator, that they consequently exhibited their folly in laying a foundation to destroy themselves? The "servant" in this case becomes superior to his Lord. How
Mr. Morris acquired more attachment to the interest of the people, than they have for themselves, is a singular phenomenon. In what instance has it appeared? Where is the document which gives him this pre-eminence? On what occasion was it evinced? Before a man assumes this elevated tone, it is necessary for him to produce the pledge of his supremacy—we doubt his premises, and it lies with him to substantiate his claim.
Besides, what part of the people does he presume to dictate? Does he charge the whole body as guilty of suicide? Are Federal and Anti-federal all in league to destroy themselves? It seems this is his meaning, for he appears afraid to trust the House of Representatives even to amend the bill. This Senatorial Protector of our rights further declares, "that to amend the bill were to destroy it;" "that even if it got back to the House of Representatives it would perish," and he is candid enough to declare that "we, we the Senate" "took the bill with all its imperfections."
In this state of the business, Mr. Morris, I am disposed to join you in your ejaculation, of "pause! pause! for Heaven's sake pause!" Let the People who are thus reprobated by you, seriously demand why you was afraid to trust the bill to the deliberate decision of the House of Representatives. Were not the respective branches of the Legislature composed, at that time of a majority of those who are emphatically stiled Federalists ? Why was you at that time jealous, "if it got back to the House of Representatives it would perish?" Was it of so dangerous a nature, that even the high toned Federalists of the "Old School" viewed it with an unfriendly eye? Could you not trust it in their hands, even for "an amendment?" Was it of such a delicate texture, that to amend was to destroy? Indeed, Honorable Sir , your rhapsodies transport you beyond your proper latitude—you carry too much sail for your ballast—you "throw the ship into the wind" by your superlative arrogance, for while you level your attack on the People, you equally denounce the whole body of Federalists who composed one branch of the Legislature; you presumed to save THEM also from themselves.
To bring this part of your speech to issue, I would enquire of the Hon. Governor Morris, why he was afraid to trust the House of Representatives with a second consideration of the subject? Were not a large proportion of the Members high toned Federalists , friends to Mr. Adams, opposed to Mr. Jefferson? Did they not appear in their Night-Caps and Cackades to counteract his Election? Why then, Hon. Sir , was you jealous that your favorite project would be defeated amid such a host of Federal friends? If they put on their Night-Caps , and the still more formidable insignia of a Cackade , to oppose Mr. Jefferson, it is probable they would have displayed equal fervor in support of the Judiciary system. Your declaration, therefore, Hon. Sir , fully evinces the fallacy of your reasoning; it proves that even the Federalists in the House of Representatives were unfriendly to the measure; that the Judiciary Act, if it was now before the same men who constituted the last House of Representatives would be destroyed. In short, "WE THE PEOPLE" desire no other evidence of the propriety of the REPEAL than this frank and explicit declaration of the Honorable Governor Morris.
"Pause! pause!" fellow-citizens, "for Heaven's sake pause" before you trust your lives, liberties and property into the hands of men who declare you in a state of insanity. If the People are not competent to secure themselves or if they are to look solely to the Hon. Governor Morris and his "frail" associates for protection, the Lord have mercy upon them. If the People would destroy themselves, vain is their hope, if they look to him for resuscitation. I am free to declare, I had rather trust to the people than to him. The Hon. Governor Morris may be a wise man, a prudent man, an honorable man and a patriot; but however wise, prudent and honorable he may be, yet I trust THE PEOPLE will never be in such a delirium as to look to him as the sole guardian of their constitutional rights. WE, WE THE PEOPLE, are not disposed to commit suicide, and we must pause before we admit the idea, that the Senate are a body assembled to save us from our "most dangerous enemy," to save us from ourselves."
Other remarks on this Speech will occupy the next number. OLD-SOUTH.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Kentucky to his brother-in-law in Virginia.
"PASSING from domestic intelligence, I hasten to lay before you the outlines of the most august proceedings of the people of God that ever was seen in this state.
"The people known by the name of Prefbyterians , assembled on Friday last at Concord meeting-house by way of preparation for the Lord's Supper. I did not attend until Sabbath day, when I saw the ordinance administered, and many of the people prostrate on the ground crying for mercy. I passed the day as an impartial spectator, but frequently wrapped in amazement, wonder and doubt, and anxious for certainty I retired to a solitary part of the woods and there prostrated myself before the great God of heaven and earth, and frequently prayed to be directed in the right way. But, alas, I returned with a most obdurate heart, ready to vilify, ripe for reproaching; and persecuting the people of the most high God. I stiled it enthusiastic levity, I called it a delusion of the Devil, in conjunction with hypocrisy, operating on the minds of the illiterate and credulous by the powers of oratory. Notwithstanding, said I, it may turn the wicked, alter the drunkard, and finally reform the prodigal; nevertheless I tho't it derogatory to the Laws of God. You may easily see by this that I returned much displeased with the proceedings of the day. I did not intend to retake the day following, but while I stam-
bered on my pillow, that monitor that never sleeps, while we are surrounded by blackness and darkness, gave me a severe wound. I rolled in my bed and cried for mercy, but found none. I rose with a view of prostrating myself before Almighty God, but returned without making the attempt.—Surrounded by the silent slumbers of my family, I struggled through the dreary hours of the night, then mounted my horse in the morning in hopes of finding tranquillity in recreation, but the words which I heard the preceding day, "Those that are bidden and have refused shall never taste of my Supper" obstructed my way, while the tremendous sound of "go ye cursed," &c. re echoed through every nerve of my body, while the tears of guilt and contrition poured over my face; I saw myself on the awful precipice, and the moulderings brink crumbling under my feet, my soul took the alarm, and for the first time shrunk back at the very tho'ts of a hell! Contrue this as you please, my dear brother, but whether you call it insanity or imbecility, I am again involved in a similar situation; the view of my past guilt has watered my face afresh. I am become a profelite in some degree, but a stranger to regeneration. I returned, and resolved to go to meeting that day also; accordingly, accompanied by your sister, the partner of my cares, we hastened to the place of festivity.
"A more tremendous sight never struck the eyes of mortal man. The very clouds seemed to separate and give way to the praises of the people of God to ascend the heavens, while thousands of tongues, with sounds of hallelujahs, seemed to roll through infinite space. Hundreds of the people lay prostrate on the ground crying for mercy.—O! my brother, had you been there to have seen the convulsed limbs, the apparently lifeless bodies, to all of which the distorted features exactly comported, you would have been constrained to have cried out as I was obliged to do, that God is among the people. Nor was this confined to the commonality alone, but people of every description lay prostrate on the ground. There you would have seen the learned pastor, the steady patriot, and the obedient son crying holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty. There you might behold the honorable matron, and the virtuous maiden crying Jesus thou Son of the most high God have mercy upon us. Turn your eyes a few paces farther and you might see the prodigal and professed libertine crying hoshannah to God in the highest, there is no other name given under heaven among men by which we can be saved, but the name of Jesus. See the poor oppressed African with his soul liberated, longing to be with his God.
"Methinks I hear you say by this time, these are strange things indeed; but that you may not think them as new as strange, I shall quote you a passage out of the works of the celebrated Mr. Hervy. "I have known, says the author, some persons brought from the unfruitful works of darkness by violent and severe means; the great God applied himself to their stubborn hearts as he did to the children of Israel at Mount Sinai, with lightning in his eyes and thunder in his voice; their conscience smitten, they have been brought to the brink of despair before they obtained rest in Jesus; while others have been brought in with less coercive measures." This is but one of the many authorities I could quote to prove the propriety of this mode of conversion, but the bounds of a sheet of paper would not admit of such an elucidation. I shall, therefore, conclude by observing, that I think it great arrogance in poor insignificant man, whose knowledge bears no proportion to the knowledge of the great Eternal, to dare to criticise or censure in the least degree the works of an Almighty power." [Pittsburg Gaz.
Extract of a letter from a respectable minister of the Presbyterian Church in Abbeville (S. C.) to his correspondent near Charleston, dated November 30, 1801.
"I ENCLOSE a copy of extracts from the minutes of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. From this you will learn that Religion, though neglected and almost unknown among us, is thriving in other parts of America. In the state of Kentucky there is at this time a very singular work carried on. Thousands meet together for public worship, and hundreds fall down under a sense of their awful state, as rebels against God. I lately read a letter from a gentleman of my acquaintance, of undoubted veracity, who was present on a sacramental occasion, at a place called Caneridge, where it was supposed between fifteen and twenty thousand persons attended, and where one thousand and upwards fell to the ground.—He particularly mentioned among those who fell, a young lawyer, a professed infidel. This young man, after lying a considerable time, agonizing as in death, grew somewhat better—and, with the assistance of two men, one under each arm, he stood and spoke near an hour with great earnestness; declaring that he once thought himself possessed of arguments sufficient to overthrow every thing bro't in support of revelation, but they had all fled, as chaff before the wind. "Multitudes of those who have opposed this work with the greatest virulence, have fallen under it and become its advocates."
AN ADDRESS Has been forwarded to the President by the citizens of the county of Kennebec, to which the following is the reply:—
To Messrs. NATHAN WESTON, DUDLEY B. HOBART, and JOSHUA WINGATE, a committee of the Constitutional Republicans of the County of Kennebec, in the district of Maine.
Washington, Jan. 16, 1802.
GENTLEMEN, THE Address you have been pleased to forward me from the Constitutional Republicans of the county of Kennebec, has been duly received, and with that sincere satisfaction which expressions of so much confidence are calculated to inspire. The difference of political opinion
which too much divided us some time past, is, I have, yielding to the evidence daily arising, that the great bulk of our citizens have, as a common object, the preservation of federal and representative government as organized by the constitution, and the administration of it with the least burthen which their safety, foreign and domestic, will admit. To keep it in its proper line, the doings of those whom you appoint to high office, should be watched with strictness, and noted with that candor, which, speaking in the voice of a friend, is thankfully received, and weighed with respect.
The principles of my inaugural address, which you are pleased to notice, were dictated by the sincere convictions of my mind, and shall be faithfully adhered to in the gestion of your affairs; and I am happy that you view my administration so far with cordial approbation. Justice and truth require that I acknowledge how much I am indebted to my coadjutors and constitutional advisers, in whose personal virtues and political wisdom you have expressed a confidence so just, so well merited, and so safe.
The restoration of peace is an universal blessing, for which our interests, as well as our religion, call for our thankfulness.
Accept for yourselves, gentlemen, and those whose sentiments you have been desired to communicate, my sincere thanks for the expressions so personally obliging to me, and the assurances of my respect and high consideration.
TH: JEFFERSON.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES UPON CARRIAGES.
For the conveyance of persons; during the year ending on the 31st Dec. 1801.
Table with 3 columns: State, Dols., Cts. Rows include New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, Georgia, and a Total row.
The above is taken from the official return of the whole duties arising on Carriages in the different states; agreeable to the documents transmitted to Congress by the Secretary of the Treasury, under the date of the 21st of Dec. last. We have tho't it necessary to publish it at this time to counteract the misrepresentations and lies which appear in the Tory papers. They are constantly representing that the Southern people, particularly the Virginians, ride in their coaches, and that the tax on carriages, bears much harder on them, than on the people of the New-England States—For that reason they are determined to have that tax abolished. But what is the fact? Look at the above statement, you will see it proves all they have said on that subject to be absolutely false—For, notwithstanding Virginia contains a much greater number of inhabitants than any other State in the Union; yet you will observe Massachusetts pays 395 dols. 34 cents, more of the carriage tax than Virginia. And even this plain State of Connecticut, pays more of the carriage tax in proportion to the number of its inhabitants, than what they fly the proud, luxurious, domineering Virginia.
These are facts not to be denied—every man may make the calculations for himself.
Another official document exhibits, "a statement of the duties arising on spirits distilled during the year ending on the 31st of Dec. 1801."
Which makes the whole amount of duties arising therefrom Dols. 139,839 14 3/4
Of which, the five New-England States pay Dols. 125,501 98 3/4
And the eleven States South of Connecticut pay only Dols. 14,337 16
Which is but little more than one ninth part as much as the New-England States pay.
Yet the Tory papers to deceive you, cry out that the internal revenue is to be abolished, because the Southern people have to pay it; and the whole burthens and expences of government are to be thrown on the Northern States.
What degree of credit is to be given to such declarations, made in the face of official statements, we will leave to every candid man to judge. [Hartford Mercury.
Much obloquy has been attempted to be thrown on the character of the President, for pardoning Lewis Freeman, convicted of passing a counterfeit bank bill. From the highest to the lowest of the opposition papers, they upbraided Mr. Jefferson, with a design to destroy all banks, and as one means of effecting this design, to let loose forgers and counterfeiters, on slimy pretexts, on the first application, while his more virtuous predecessor had disregarded a petition previously presented to him.
This case is stated at full length in the American Mercury, an excellent Republican paper printed at Hartford; from which it appears, that a petition was forwarded to President Adams, dated Newhaven, Feb. 15, 1801, accompanied with a certificate, signed by three reputable physicians, and a second signed by the District Attorney, and six other reputable public characters, attesting to the prisoner's sickness & feebleness of constitution. This petition, from the extreme hurry of business in the few last days of Mr. Adams' administration, lay unattended to until his successor came into office, by whom from a consciousness of the delicacy of the case, and an abhorrence of the crime, the petition was rejected. This occasioned a second petition to be presented to Mr. Jefferson, June

2d, 1801, finding that the petitioner was convicted on the oath of one Cornelius Smith, of infamous character, of passing a counterfeit five dollar bill, and sentenced to pay 100 dollars fine, and suffer two years imprisonment. That his health was much impaired, and his means of support exhausted.
Mr. Frost, the gaoler, certified the imprisonment of the prisoner for near a year, that his health was impaired, and that his life had been several times despaired of.
Three respectable physicians certified the decline and danger of the wretched Freeman. And Samuel Bishop, Mayor of New Haven; Henry Dagget, Alderman; Israel Jones, Jonathan Iager, Judges of the Supreme Court; Elizur Goodrich, Pierpoint Edwards, Simeon Baldwin, and David Dagget (one of the assistants) so far interested themselves, in the unhappy culprit's favor, as to subjoin a certificate ascertaining the respectability of the subscribing physicians.
On this the President exerted his prerogative, and extended mercy to the perhaps guilty, but certainly distressed and emaciated Freeman. With cheerfulness do the friends of Mr. Jefferson submit the case, thus fairly stated to the public. [Vermont Gaz.]
AUGUSTA, January 27.
Last evening was committed to jail in this place, William Fuller, the Western post rider, charged with robbing the mail of the United States. With the particulars of the transaction, we are not at present fully acquainted. It appears that the rider was observed on the road travelling towards Augusta with the mail behind him, and with the remnants of several letters in his hand, which he appeared to be destroying—several parts of letters and post bills and one letter were found in the road, and the covering of a mail directed "Augusta"—these circumstances induced the post master at Columbia court house, when the rider arrived at his office, to arrest him, when he confessed that a small hole had been worn in the mail portmanteau, through which he contrived to get a packet or mail of letters, that out of one of the letters directed to Petersburg, Virginia, he took 75 dollars, and out of another directed to a Mr. Knodes, in Savannah, he took 200 dollars—the money he pocketed, and destroyed all the letters in that packet; 220 dollars of the money were found upon him—these are all the particulars at present within our knowledge.
From the Editor of the Aurora.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.
The House of Representatives this day, according to order, took up the judiciary bill from the Senate, upon motion of Mr. Davis, of Kentucky, which was opposed by Mr. Bayard, who moved to postpone the consideration to the 3d Monday in March next, which was seconded by Mr. Rutledge. And a debate ensued that continued in various points of postponement and other incidental questions, till 5 o'clock. Mr. Bayard's motion was lost. On a division, the ayes and noes being called, were as follows:—
YEAS.
Messrs. Bayard, Boude, Cutler, Dana, Davenport, Dennis, Fester, Goddard, Griswold, Grove, Hailings, Hemphill, Henderson, Hill, Huger, Lowndes, L. R. Morris, T. Morris, Mattson, Peirce, Plater, Read, Rutledge, Shepard, J. C. Smith, Stanley, Talmadge, Tenney, Tillinghast, Upshur, Kennelker, Wadsworth, Walker, L. Williams, Woods—35.
NAYS.
Messrs. Alston, Archer, Bacon, Bailey, Bishop, Brent, Brown, Butler, Cabell, Claiborne, Clay, Clapton, Condit, Cotts, Davis, Dawton, Dickson, Elmer, Elmer, Eustis, Fowler, Giles, Gray, Gregg, Hanna, D. Heister, J. Heister, Helms, Hoge, Holland, Holmes, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Leib, Milledge, Mitchell, Moor, Mott, New, Newton, Nicholson, Randolph, Smith, J. Smith, J. Smith, of N. Y. J. Smith, of Vir. Jos. Smith, S. Smith, Southard, Stanhope, Stanton, Talliaferro, Thomas, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Varnum, Van Horne, R. Williams—61.
This may be expected to be about the state of the votes on the main question. Mr. Dennis, of Maryland, after this question, moved to postpone to Monday next, which was lost also, 60 to 37. After which Mr. Giles moved that the House now resolve itself into a committee of the whole upon the bill; this was opposed but carried, ayes 58, noes 34. The bill was then read in committee, which the House resumed, and then adjourned.
Feb. 16.
This day the judiciary bill, being the order of the day, was taken up, the debate was opened by Mr. Henderson, of N. Carolina, with a motion to strike out the 1st section; this was his maiden speech, and was as heightened as even Governor Morris' for he repeated all the arguments of that Senator, even to calling the people their worst enemies. He was followed by Mr. R. Williams, of N. Carolina, who opposed his colleague, and repelled his arguments. He was followed by Mr. Hemphill, of Pennsylvania, against the repeal, who entered with very great ability into the merits of the question on the constitutional grounds; he spoke for one hour and a half, and tho' I cannot admit his arguments as solid, nor his particular politics, I will do him the justice to say, he delivered a much better and more candid speech on the subject, than any one of the same politics that I heard in the Senate. After he had closed, some Member called for the question; Mr. Giles said, it was his intention to notice the arguments of the Pennsylvania Member, as though they entitled to notice. A call was then made for the committee to rise. Mr. Giles said he had no objection, but it was his intention to reply to the gentleman from Pennsylvania. This I suppose will take place to-morrow.
Dr. Leib laid on the table a resolution, purporting to call for an enquiry into the necessity of the existing office of Secretary of the navy, which was ordered to lie on the table.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 23.
On Saturday arrived in this port the French cutter La Terreur, capt. Candon, in 50 days passage from Brest, which he left 17 days subsequent to the departure of the fleet destined for the West-Indies.
Capt. Candon is the bearer of dispatches to our government from the French republic, and proceeded with them yesterday morning to the city of Washington.
NEW-YORK, March 3.
A letter from Algiers, dated Dec. 31st, 1801, from Capt. Blackwell to Capt. Monteath, states that the Philadelphia frigate had taken a Tripolitan brig of 14 guns and two hundred men. The Boston frigate had arrived at Algiers.
By the Capt. of a pettiauger which arrived yesterday morning from Middletown, N. J. we are sorry to learn, that the schr. John, bound to Virginia, missing ever since the violent storm of the 22d ult. and for whose safety many fears were entertained, has been found ashore on Shoal harbor, about 4 miles from Middletown, with her main-mast carried away below the board, her quarter deck ripped up and her hold full of water. Her fore-topmast, fore-topsail and main-topsail, with two pipes of wine, were found on the Beach. The Capt., Mr. Morris, her pilot, and one of the crew, were found dead on board; and on the Sunday following their bodies were decently interred by the inhabitants of that place. The remainder of the crew are missing. The captain of the Pettauger also informs, that on Monday at 3 o'clock P. M. he saw a brig standing to the eastward with her topmasts down, which to all appearance had been carried away, and she was waiting a pilot.
BOSTON, Feb. 20.
News from the Mediterranean.
Capt. Folger, who arrived here yesterday, in 49 days from Leghorn, informs, that four days before he failed, Mr. Appleton, Consul at Leghorn, received a letter from Naples, informing him, that the George Washington frigate, of 32 guns, would come round to Leghorn, to take the vessels under convoy which were ready to sail; and touch at Marceilles for those waiting there:—That Mr. Cathcart had received a letter from Tripoly, dated Dec. 28th, mentioning, that the Bashaw had purchased a Greek built ship, of 16 guns, which was to sail in a few days on a cruise, in company with a brig of 12 guns. The Tripoline admiral, fails in the ship. Mr. Cathcart's correspondent advised the Americans to wait convoy, as he imagined the risk very great:—That on the 28th December, Commodore Dale, in the President of 44 guns, in coming out Port Mahon struck on a rock, and was at Toulon repairing:—That on the 12th Dec. the Philadelphia of 44 guns, Capt. Barron, failed from Leghorn, on a cruise, supposed off Naples:—That the Effex was daily expected at Leghorn from Gibraltar:—And that on his passage home, Majorca bearing N. E. six leagues, Capt. Folger was chased by a black ship (showing 16 guns, (which answered the description of the above Tripoline ship) until Cape de Gatt bore E. by N. four leagues, when a sudden squall struck the cruiser and carried away his topmasts—on which he gave over chase, wore round, and stood over for the Barbary coast.
A ship belonging to New-York, loaded with sugar and coffee, was cast away near Naples; all saved their lives but the Supercargo; ship and cargo totally lost. Capt. Leach, of ship Cyrus left Naples 1st Dec. for Messina, met with a gale of wind, and had put into some small port near Naples. The same gale did much damage at Leghorn: it drove a Danish frigate and nine merchantmen on shore; two foundered at their anchors. A Spanish ship ran on shore near the Light-House, all lost.—A ship from Tripoly, loaded with wheat, by the Bashaw, run ashore near the powder-house, and went to pieces.—Lat. 25 long. 59. spoke Mary, Shearman, 17 days from Bristol, R. I. for Barbadoes, all well.
February 26.
SHIP WRECKS, &c.
Brig Enterprize, Creed, of New-York, has foundered off Cape Antonio, and of 10 persons on board, only one, (George Jarvis, a teaman) was saved.
A large ship, apparently under jury masts, in distress, was seen off Sandy-Hook, N. Y. the 16th inst. 10 leagues distant.
Brig Abigail, Vredenburg, from Philadelphia for Bourdeaux, soon after sailing, lost all her crew overboard, excepting the captain, mate, one passenger and 2 boys; bore away for Cape Francois, and off the harbor was wrecked on a rock, vessel lost and part of the cargo, but no lives.
Brig Vice-President, Mariner, from New-York, foundered near Cadiz, Dec. 5. Crew saved.
Sloop Victory, Bulkley, from Guadalupe for Wilmington, was wrecked near that place about the 1st inst. The captain and mate were the only persons saved.
The following account of the loss of the brig Industry, communicated in a letter from one of the passengers, to his parents in this town, says:—"Through the interposition of God, I am now enabled to write to you; and to assure you, and my other relations and friends, that no personal injury has been sustained by me, altho' the loss of our vessel, of which you have heard, was attended with scenes of extreme misery, and with death to most of our crew and passengers. The particulars are these. On the 15th Nov. we failed from Halifax for St. John's, having on board 24 souls, 16 of whom were passengers, and among them a lady with three children, the oldest 5 years and the youngest 10 months; on the 20th being 70 miles West of Seal Isle, in the Bay of Fundy, we discovered, at about 8 o'clock in the evening, a fire in the after hold of the vessel; every endeavor was instantly tried to extinguish the flames; but in vain; the dry goods with which she was principally loaded, were all in flames, and had spread to every part
of the brig. In this dreadful situation we had no other alternative, but to take to our boat, which being but 16 feet long, was illy calculated either for containing so many souls or navigating a sea which was then tempestuous. We however left the brig about ten o'clock at night, and embarked on board our little boat; the wind then blowing from land—the next day two of the men died; on the third, the lady and her poor infants, pressed under their severe sufferings; from that time until we were taken up, the men were continually dying. The cries of the afflicted woman and her infant children were the most heart piercing of any thing I ever experienced; to have saved them I would willingly have sacrificed my own life. During this period, and until we were relieved, we had nothing to eat or drink. On the 6th day, we had but five out of the 24 that left the vessel with us; and these so exhausted with fatigue and hunger, as to be unable to throw all the dead overboard; indeed we were compelled to eat a part of the flesh of one man, who had recently died! On the 7th day, we were providentially taken up by a vessel, and carried to Yarmouth, on the Nova Scotia shore; where every assistance and comfort was afforded us.—One of the five taken up is since dead, and the others, except myself, so frost bitten, as to be forever maimed."
In the late violent and dreadful snow storm was drove on shore at Salt-Whouse Beach, the sher. Lucy, Finny, of this place, 50 days from Nantz. A sailor passenger, belonging to South-Carolina, perished with the cold. Also went on shore, a ship, loaded with salt, from St. Ubes for Newburyport, via New-York and the Vineyard. The Pilot and one man perished. Neither of the vessels are bulged or cargoes much damaged.
We hear from Cape Cod that three ships were on shore, supposed from Salem bound for Europe. One loaded with coffee and pepper, gone to pieces, the captain and 11 men perished, the other two ships did not appear to be bulged.
NEWPORT,
Saturday, March 6, 1802.
It is expected the Hon. General Assembly of this State will rise to-day.
By the papers from the Mississippi Territory, we learn, that the House of Representatives of that Territory has in the most express manner denounced the account of Withthrop Sargeant, published at Boston, as a malicious libel, and have unanimously resolved, that they were opposed to the oppression of said Withthrop Sargeant; that the removal of the said Withthrop Sargeant was essential to their welfare; that they approve of their Governor, and order a copy of the resolves to be transmitted to the President of the United States, and to their delegate in Congress, N. Hunter, of whose conduct they approve, contrary to the declarations of the libel, It is not to be doubted that a more full discussion of this affair will arise from this explicit declaration of the Representatives of this district.
Arrived here yesterday morning, Schooner Isaac, captain Weir, from Jamaica. About ten days past, Mr. Marsh Clarke, son of Mr. Thomas Clarke, of this town, in the 22d year of his age, fell from the mast-head, and very soon after expired.
On the 3d of Feb. 1802, was spoke, off St. Pierre's, (Martinique) schr. Roger Williams, Capt. Allen, of Rhode-Island, bound to St. Pierre's—all well.
From a Philadelphia paper.
The Lovely Lass left at Wampoa, Sept. 29, the following vessels, viz. Ships Ann and Hope, Bently, Providence; Lavinia, Holbrook, Rhode-Island.
The Mount-Hope, of Rhode-Island, passed the Straits of Sunda, previous to the 7th of Nov.
A letter from Canton to a gentleman in Providence, received by the Lovely Lass, mentions, that in September last the Chinese sea was visited by a tsunami, which occasioned the loss of many junks and fishing boats; the severity of the gale produced an inundation of the low lands, and it was computed that 2000 natives had perished on shore, and 8000 at sea.
NORFOLK, Feb. 13.
Arrived ship Frances and Mary, Spencer, 50 days from Liverpool. Jan. 21st, in lat. 20, long. 44. fell in with a French fleet, consisting of eight 74's and one 3 decker, full of troops—remained 3 days in company, and parted in lat. 20, long. 52.
THE MAMMOTH.
The Skeleton with which it is Mr. Rembrandt Peale's intention shortly to visit Europe, was yesterday so far put together, that previous to taking it to pieces for the purpose of packing up, He and twelve other gentlemen partook of a Collation within the breast of the animal; all comfortably seated round a small table; and one of Mr. Hawkins' patent portable pianoes.
Letter from the Secretary at War to the President of the United States. War Department, Dec. 5. 1801.
Sir, I take the liberty of suggesting for your consideration, the propriety of proposing to Congress, that provisions be made for designating the boundary line between the United States and the adjacent British possessions, in such manner as may prevent any disputes in future, from the outlet of Lake Ontario to lake Superior, if not farther. There are many valuable islands in the lakes and rivers, some of which are already inhabited, which are claimed on each side; it is to be presumed that the sooner the line is ascertained, the more easily all disputes will be settled.
From Mr. Tracy's report, and from information obtained from other sources, it appears that many disputes now exist respecting titles to lands at and about Detroit; as well between the
United States and individuals, as between many of the citizens; and also between citizens of the United States and subjects of Great-Britain. Will it not be necessary for Congress to authorize the appointment of some board or tribunal for hearing and deciding these disputes?
H. DEARBORN.
It is said the Honorable Mr. Rutledge, from a peculiar love he has recently discovered for the PROSE, whom he usually denominated "the fainish multitude," stood up in the House of Representatives on the 26th ult. & spoke more than two hours against the repeal of the Judiciary Act—and again on the 27th, least the Constitution should be violated or destroyed, he stood on his feet for the space of four hours, pleading in favor of Mr. Adams' midnight Law!
MARRIED.—At Middletown by the Rev. Mr. Eddy, Mr. Asa COGGESHALL, to Miss SARAH BARKER, eldest daughter of Mr. Matthew Barker, of Middletown.
In this town, on Sunday last, by the Rev. Abraham Bronson, Mr. ISRAEL LORING, of the City of Washington, Merchant, to Mrs. FRANCES DEAN, daughter of John Bours, Esq. of this town.
DIED.—In this town, ROBERT CROOKS, Esq. late Naval Officer for the port of Newport, in the 57th year of his age.
—Mrs. ANTISS ELIZABETH STEVENS, widow of the late Mr. Robert Stevens, aged 80.
CUSTOM-HOUSE,
District of Newport, March 5.
ENTERED. From Sloop Lady Washington, Waldin, Providence New-York Packet, Barker, ditto Schooner Isaac, Weir, Jamaica Grand Turk, Pettie, Havanna
CLEARED. For Brig Abigail, Williams, New-London and New-York Sloop Two Sisters, Earl, New-York Eagle, W. Scott, Norfolk
RECEIVED, and for Sale at the Store of W. R. WILDER, Reports of the Cafe, JOHN DORRANCE AGAINST ARTHUR FENNER,
Tried at the December term, of the Court of Common Pleas, in the county of Providence, A. D. 1801.
To which are added, the proceedings in the case,
Arthur Fenner, vs. John Dorrance.
Carefully compiled from Notes correctly taken by several Gentlemen who were present during the whole course of the trial.—Price 37 1/2 Cents.
Newport, March 4, 1802. 75
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher C. Olney, Delivered at his Mills, or at his Paper Wares House.
WHERE he has for sale, at wholesale and retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Poc do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.
—ALSO— A complete Assortment of Blank Accounts and Record Books.
—LIKewise— Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c.
Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag.
N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given.
Providence, March 3, 1802. 74 3/4
WE the subscribers being by the Honorable Court of Probate of the town of Newport, appointed commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors to the Estate of James Symmes, late of said Newport, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent:—Give notice to all persons having claims against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
DANIEL DUNHAM, jun. } Com. JOHN TILLINGHAST, }
** And all persons indebted to said Estate, are required to make immediate payment to
CALEB FISH, Administrator, or CHRISTIANNA FISH, Administratrix. Newport, March 1st, 1802. 75
Sales at Auction,
On Tuesday, March 9th, 1802, (if fair, if not, the first fair day,)
1 Hhd. & 2 bbls. N. E. RUM.
1 Do. St. Croix, do.
6 Bbls. SUGAR.
Hylson and Souchong TEAS, per Chest or Dozen.
Buck-Wheat FLOUR, per Barrell.
3 Bbls. MOLASSES.
2 Bales COTTON, per 50 wt. or Bale.
Old Furniture, consisting of Beds, Bedsteads, Tables, Desks, Linen, Blankets, Iron-Ware, Handirons, China and Glass Ware, Wearing Apparel, &c. &c.
Lampblack, Negro-Head Tobacco, Snuff, Segars, and Empty Casks.
The Whole without Reserve.
T. HOWLAND, Auctioneer.

EPILOGUE.—[For the REPUBLICAN.]
SAID a Middletown Judge to his Republican neighbor, "You'll I doubt not vote right on the present occasion." "That I will," replied W d , "we who live by our labor." "Think Republicans act for the good of the nation." "Poh! say from town-meeting, and I'll give you a Dollar." "That's more than you'll get, if you go, from your friends." "Republican. "I'll give you two, Squire, if that advice you will follow." "And I'm sure, if you go, you'll not answer your ends." Ex-Judge.
OF COLUMBUS.
FEW men have had greater difficulties to encounter than Columbus; and none, perhaps, has ever found more resources in his own mind: Of which the following is a remarkable instance: —Columbus was shipwrecked on the coast of Jamaica, where the natives who at first were hospitable, began at length to withhold the needed supplies of provisions, inasmuch that he and his crew were on the point of perishing. In this situation of extreme distress, as Columbus by his skill in astronomy foreknew an approaching eclipse of the moon, he called together the principal inhabitants of the island, the day before the eclipse happened, and said to them, "We are servants of the great Spirit who is angry with you for refusing to supply us, and in token of his anger and of the punishment that he is about to inflict upon you, the moon this very night will cease to shine and will become like clotted blood." The natives very little regarded the premonition, till the eclipse began to appear, when in the utmost consternation they ran to their houses and loaded themselves with provisions, which they threw at the feet of Columbus beseeching him to intercede with the great Spirit to avert the destruction that was threatened them. He promised to comply with their request. The eclipse went off, the moon recovered her splendor, and from that time the Spaniards (Columbus and his crew) were not only supplied with provisions, but were almost adored as a superior order of beings.
HORRID EFFECTS OF GAMING.
THE pernicious consequences of play have been frequently described in the strongest terms, and illustrated by the most striking examples. Seldom however, have they been represented on so large a scale as in the late account of the fate of a great body of gamesters at Hamburg, which an intelligent spectator has published in a German Gazette, as the result of his attentive examination during a period of two years. Of six hundred individuals who were in the habit of frequenting gaming houses, he states, that nearly one half not only lost considerable sums, but were finally stripped of all means of subsistence, and ended their days by self-murder. Of the rest, not less than a hundred finished their career by becoming swindlers or robbers on the high-way. The remnant of this unfortunate group perished, some by apoplexy, but the greater number by chagrin and despair. He mentions that during the whole space of two years, to which his journal is confined, he did not see one of these six hundred gamesters with a single new dress.
From the BOSTON CHRONICLE.
THE republican administration and majority in Congress think they can reduce our national expenses by measures of economy, so as to effect all the necessary ends of good government, and relieve us of a part of our taxes. This, if practicable is certainly a very beneficial object. The republicans appear to be persuaded of its practicability. The federalists, on the contrary, pronounce it visionary and impossible. On this point the two parties are at issue.—Now, brother Yankees, we ought surely to give the attempt a fair chance for success, and judge of the parties according to the result. It is a laudable endeavor, and our interest requires us to pray that it may prove successful. Let us disregard party names and prejudices, and stick to our interest. That is the true test of politics for A YANKEE.
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REAL Port Wine, in quarter and half-quar-ter Casks. Malaga ditto ditto. 30 Casks Raisins. 40 Boxes Muscatel ditto. 10 ditto Jordan-shelled Almonds. 20 Jars Malaga Grapes. Turkey Figs of the nicest quality. Malaga ditto in frails. 10 Cases Creme de Noyau Coddle. 1 Butt Currants. Prime Nutmegs—Mace—Cloves—Cassia—Cinnamon. Madeira Citron. India Preserves in Jars, viz. Ginger—Citron—Lemon and Lime. The above Articles are of the latest Importation. —A. L. S. O.— A few Puncheons Antigua Rum, Black Pepper in bags. Belt green Coffee ditto. Kegs of English Mustard. Salt-Petre by the cwt. Wrapping Paper per ream. Spanish Flote—French & Carolina Indigo, &c. For Sale, by HAZARD & GARDNER, Newport, Jan. 29. 1802. 18tf
FOR SALE, By SAMUEL VERNON, jun. COGNAC Brandy, Claret Wine in casks and boxes, Silks, Britannia Linens, white wine Vinegar, Verdigrise, & House-Paper:—The above articles are entitled to drawback, and are now landing from the Brig Hannah, from Bourdeaux, at Mr. Robert Stevens' wharf. He has also for sale, Russia and Raven's Duck, a few Demijans and long and short Corks. Newport, Nov. 7, 1801.
John & Henry Cahoon, HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel or box; Molasses, by the hogshead; Flour, by the barrel; Powder, by the cask; Sheathing-Paper, by the hundred; Candles, by the box; Iron Caboose; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—Also, HONET, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum—Ivan Stoves—Salt-Peter'd Hams—Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—Likewise, LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be Supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—and their Favors gratefully Acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Bar-Iron, per Hundred wt.—Mouldings and Cornel, per barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities— LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 3tf
LUMBER. BENJAMIN RUGGLES Respectfully informs his Customers, and the Public in general, THAT he will undertake to procure House or Store Frames, or any other dimensions of Timber, Plank for Wharves, &c. of the following kinds of Eastern wood, viz. White-Pine, Spruce, Norway-Pine, Hemlock, Black or Yellow Birch, for Cabinet work; Cedar, Hackmatack, Maple, Black or White-Ash, Beach, or Rock-Maple:—Also, Masts and Spars of any dimension, and Birch or Hackmatack, Ship-Timber; any of which, if applied for this Winter, may be delivered here in the course of the next Spring or Summer, on the easiest possible terms. Any person wishing to contract, would do well to apply early in the Winter, that proper time may be had to get the Timber out. He has, likewise, on hand, at his Lumber-Yard, on Slocum's wharf, in Newport, a general assortment of Eastern Lumber; such as Boards, Timber, Spruce and Hemlock Joist, Window-frame-Ruff, Shingles, Clapboards, Cedar-Posts, Laths, &c.—A supply of which he proposes to keep constantly on hand. Also, genteel Boarding and Lodging may be had for two Gentlemen, on easy terms. Newport, Nov. 27, 1801. 9tf
FOR SALE, in Good Repair, By THOMAS GREEN, THE large commodious Dwelling-House, in which he now lives, in Thames-street, near Carr's-Ferry; a well constructed large convenient Store in the front, the yard and cellar well paved, a good well of water in the cellar, and a cistern in the yard.—Said House is well known to be one of the best stands in town, for every kind of business; & will be set up at Auction (if not previously disposed of) the 1st Thursday in May next. Said GREEN having on hand, of the latest importation, a complete assortment of English and India Goods, is determined to sell them for ready pay, at the most reduced prices.—Also, Said GREEN earnestly invites all such of his friends and customers, who have open accounts, or any-wise indebted to him, more or less, by book, note, or mortgage, to make payment as soon as may be convenient; especially those standing beyond three months (the customary term of credit;) while he hopes his good old friends will continue their favors, and not forsake him now in the decline of life, to whom he decidedly offers his grateful acknowledgments for manifold favors, already received for a long series of time past. Newport, Jan. 16, 1802. 15tf
Nicholas Webster, INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following articles:— Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—ALSO, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21. 8tf
PUBLIC NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the estate of Israel Horsefield, late of Newport, deceased, are desired to exhibit them to either of the subscribers for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment. SARAH HORSEFIELD, Executrix. TIMOTHY HORSEFIELD Executor. Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 7275
To be Let, A LARGE and Commodious Dwelling House, in good order, pleasantly situated at the South part of Thames-Street; having six rooms on a floor; Two stories high; a good Cellar, and paved yard; with a well of good water, and a large Garden. Apply to SAMUEL ALMY. Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 73tf
Lost or Stolen, THE 8th instant, a Small Pinckney Watch, chased out side case, with a red Bone Seal, set in silver. If either Watch or Seal is offered for sale, it is requested to be stopped; and either of the Watch Makers in Newport, will pay a reward of EIGHT DOLLARS, if recovered and not injured. Newport, Oct. 23, 1801. 4tf
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the night of the 26th July, 1799, a negro man, named WILL, aged 49 years, about 5 feet 8 inches high; he is stout made and has a bald head; when he walks he throws out his feet and toes in a ungainly manner, walking very wide. He is a bold, daring fellow; talks and laughs much, and very loud; he speaks Low Dutch and middling good English, altho' he frequently gives his words the Dutch accent; he is not so very black as many of the African race; he is an arch fellow, & very active on a farm, or on the water. Any person who will take up said negro, and deliver him to his master, or secure him in any goal so that his master may get him again, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges paid. All Masters of vessels and other persons are forbid taking away said slave, or harboring him at their peril, under the penalty of one hundred pounds. DAVID BANKS. Newark, New-Jersey, Feb. 8, 1802. N. B. The above negro has been seen at Providence (R. I.) and at Lime in Connecticut, but on being pursued, left that and is now supposed to be in some other parts of the Eastern States.
NICOLAS GEFFROY, Watch-Maker, in Newport, INFORMS the Public, he has taken into Partnership Mr. L. TISSOT, a superior Workman, late from the Watch Manufactory in Geneva, who will undertake to make new watches;—and to repair, in the best manner, for watch-makers, or private persons, any new-constructed and complicated Watches, and Time-Pieces.—They will also import, from said Manufactory, at nine months warning, all such Watches and Time-Pieces, as their employers shall order. They have also constantly on hand, An elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which they will sell on reasonable terms. In addition to the above, they carry on the Goldsmith's & Silvermith's Business, in all its branches, and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion. They also have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dirks, small swords and bayonets; plated bits, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; cafons andirons, flours and songs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; Barley-sugar, and sugar plums; Spanish Segars; best Makabau Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert here. Newport, Feb. 9, 1801. 10tf
To be Let, on Shares, FOR the ensuing year, about Nine acres of good tillage land, suitable for Corn or almost any kind of Grain. Apply to ABIGAIL CARR. Jamstown, Feb. 3, 1802. 19
John A. Shaw, & Co. INFORM the public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the Watch-Making business in all its branches; and have for sale, warranted and common English and Geneva Watches, gold Necklaces; silver tea and table Spoons, Sugar-Tongs, &c.—Looking-Glasses, Tea-Trays, Waiters, Dressing-Cases, Plated and Wooden Castors, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, Globe Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, Brads and Japanned Lamps, Candlesticks, Dart and common Walking Sticks, Scorch, Rapper & Make-Do, Snuff, Starch, Wiping Paper, Daron Quill, Britannia Coffee Pots, &c. &c. Together with an assortment of Jewellery and Perfumery. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Punctual attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
TO BE SOLD, A NEW House, in Broad-Street, completely finished, with a Yard, Garden, and good Well of water. Any person inclined to purchase, may know the terms, by applying at the House of M. R. JOHNSON. Newport, Jan. 9, 1802. 15tf
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS just received Two Thousand weight of long clean FLAX, which will be sold at a very small advance for Cash. Also, West-India and other GOODS, as usual. Newport, Jan. 9, 1802. 15tf
Wanted Immediately, 1000 Bushels good clean BARLEY, to be delivered at Newport, for which Cash will be paid on delivery, by BENJ. MARSHALL. Newport, Feb. 6, 1802. 19tf
For Sale, by the Subscriber, BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of Oakum, which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers. Cash, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
For Sale, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 10 Hhds. 3d proof Windward-Island RUM, good flavor'd. 3 Do. Jamaica SPIRITS, 4th proof. 20 Hhds. of good retailing MOLASSES. 50 Firkins of the best of Hog's LARD. Newport, Feb. 27. 50tf
TO BE SOLD, A FARM, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 180 acres of good Land, with two Dwelling-Houses, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy. —ALSO— A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Feb. 25. cont
TO BE SOLD, (And possession given immediately) A FARM, lying in West-Greenwich, about 7 miles from East Greenwich Meeting-house—with a good Dwelling-House, Barn, and Corn-House thereon—containing about Seventy Acres of LAND. Also, an Oat Lot, containing about 35 Acres; which will be sold together or separate. For further particulars, enquire of JOB HARRINGTON, on the premises. West-Greenwich, Oct. 1. Blank Deeds, and Justice's Writs, and Executions, for sale at this Office.