The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1800-10-15 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 94. ]
WEDNESDAY, October 15, 1800.
[ Vol. II. ]
NEW GOODS.
Now opening and FOR SALE, by ELISHA DYER,
A GENERAL assortment of FALL, WINTER, and FANCY GOODS of the latest importation, from London and Liverpool, which will be sold at a low advance.
October 8.
R. I. College, October 8, 1800.
THE Fever lately prevailing in the town of Providence, having entirely ceased, the Students belonging to this College, are required to return to it, as the exercises will be immediately resumed.
JONATHAN MAXCY, President.
Munro, Snow and Munro,
HAVING received advice from their agent in London, that the captors of their ship Mary, William Rodman, master, from the Isle of France, have abandoned their appeal from the judgment at Jamaica: They therefore give notice to all the foremast hands, who can give good reasons for leaving the ship before her trial and acquittal at Jamaica, that they are ready to pay whatever wages may be due to them.
October 8.
FOR SALE, BY William Taylor,
 4 Boxes Haerlem Stripes and Checks  50,000 Dutch Quills  1 Box Letter Paper  60 1-2 Dozen framed Slates  48 Boxes 8 by 10, 7 by 9, and 6 by 8, Window Glass  1000 first quality Glue  3 Casks dry Yellow Ocre  100 Pieces Hair-Ribbon, No. 3 and 4  7 Bolts Russia Duck 
The above articles will be sold very reasonable for cash or short credit. October 8.
KINE, or COW-POX.
THE subscribers having been furnished by Dr. BENJAMIN WATERSHOUSE, of Cambridge (Massachusetts) with the means of inoculating for the KINE, or COW-POX, within the county of Bristol, state of Rhode-Island; hereby give notice, that they shall immediately commence inoculation for said distemper in the towns of Bristol and Warren. It being established by numerous experiments that this disorder is much milder and safer than the Small-Pox (more than sixty thousand having gone through it in England, and no one died of it) that it effectually secures the human constitution from ever being susceptible of the Small-Pox, and that it may be taken with the utmost safety in private families, as one person cannot take it from another, even by sleeping in the same bed.
They flatter themselves that few will neglect so good an opportunity, of securing themselves from the ravages of that terrible distemper, the Small-Pox. Their terms will be moderate; they will attend families in any part of the county, and to those who may not wish to take it in their own families, they will furnish boarding and lodging in Bristol or Warren, on easy terms.
Any person wishing to see a history of the disease, and an account of the experiment, both in England and America, may have the perusal of Dr. Watershouse's Pamphlet by calling on either of the subscribers.
LUTHER A. CROSSMAN, WILLIAM THOMPSON, In Bristol or Warren.
October 8.
From a New-York Paper.
Among the many humane institutions of which our country has to boast, we have noticed but few deserving of higher eulogium than one established at New-York, by the ladies of that city, for the relief of "poor widows with small children." The following Address, delivered by the Directress of the Society, at their last semi-annual meeting, while it presents a statement of the successful exertions of its Board of Managers to relieve the wants and sufferings of the "widow and the fatherless," delineates with artless eloquence a picture of distress but too often realized.
LADIES,
IT is with pleasure that your managers again meet this benevolent society. With pleasure we announce the success of the institution in the increase of its funds, its usefulness, and its respectability. We have a list of two hundred and seventy-four annual subscribers; thirty-nine more than at the last meeting. The treasurer has received three hundred and thirty-nine dollars in donations from ladies, and six hundred and seventeen dollars from gentlemen, which is nearly double the amount of donations made us the last year. Your managers have expended eight hundred and twenty dollars since the last meeting, a period of not quite five months. Perhaps this may surprise you, but there was no avoiding such an expenditure.
Though the winter has been mild, and the price of wood moderate, the wants of the poor have been more pressing than in former years. The first year we had not half the applicants; the next year we supplied them with work; but our shirts did not sell, and we determined to try to go on without cutting more. By all accounts, employment was never so scarce as during the last winter; and we were obliged to change our plan, and again furnish them with work. We have on our books one hundred and forty-two names of widows, with four hundred and six children, under twelve years of age, and by far the greater part under six; besides many boys bound apprentices, for whom their mothers must wash, mend, and provide some portion of clothing.
Though the sum expended appears great, you will find, on calculation, that it is not quite six dollars to each family. Yet, by prudent management, giving it to them by little and little, and in necessaries, nourishing, yet cheap, it went farther than twice the sum given in money, and at once.
Besides, in cordials, for the sick, and for exigencies of different kinds, your managers have begged from others, and taken from their own pockets and pantries, at least to the amount of two hundred dollars more.
Most of our widows have to learn economy from necessity. In the days of their husbands, they lived not only plentifully, but luxuriously.
Every class of Mechanics in New-York could live well, and lay up something for their families, were they frugal; but the reverse of this is the case. The evil is general, and, I fear not to be cured. The change from competency to penury, thus occasioned to their widows, greatly aggravates their misery. Well may the guilt of thoughtless prodigality be read in its punishment, when meagre want overtakes them. But God forgives, and so ought we.
We! who have so much to be forgiven for, yet have our necessities, our comforts, and even our luxuries spared. With us, our comfortable dwellings, cheerful fires, and convivial parties, give charms to Winter.
Alas! for her, the new made widow! to whom all these comforts are forever lost—to her the approach of winter is as the approach of death. Accustomed to spread the board by a cheerful fireside; to welcome the companion of her heart from the labours of the day, to bless and share the social meal provided by his industry, dress with neatness and ingenuity, rendered favours by health and appetite, and heightened in its favour by mutual love. The wit-
ty sayings of the prattlers are repeated, and the news of the household exchanged for the news of the city. The little ones too have their share; they tell their father the exploits of the day, who forgets his fatigue, and dandles them by turns on his knee, while the mother's eye glistens with pleasure. Alas, the change! Husband, father, support, provider, is no more! The setting sun, the succeeding twilight, the rattling carts, the train of labourers, announce the approach of evening, when many boards are spread, and many husbands return to bless their families. Scarce can they believe her husband is not in the crowd; fain would she persuade herself that she has been in a dream; fain would she fancy that yonder is he. Darkness pervades the earth. The neighbouring doors shut in the happy families. The beaming fires illumine the windows. Back she staggers to her dreary dwelling, and wakes to all the reality of her widowed state! The once cheerful chimney scarcely emits a taper blaze. Her children cry for bread, but her empty pantry affords it not. Tired nature soon brings them relief—they sleep,—they forget. Not so the widowed heart. Busy, cruel memory, calls back and doubles her departed joys. Her swollen heart would burst its narrow bounds, but for a gush of tears in mercy sent to give it vent. Time, that sorrow-healing balm, softens at length the pungency of woe. The sympathising neighbours, the unrestrained complaint and tear, render her situation familiar. The wants of her children urge her to exertion for their support. Some sister widow, pensioner on your bounty, consoles her with the news, that many benevolent hearts have united their efforts to relieve wants like her's. Hope steals in—the listless—is comforted—plans schemes of industry, and exerts herself to become father and mother to her orphans.
Many such, dear ladies, have eaten of your bread, been warmed from your wood-yard, clothed from your web; in sickness, revived by your cordials, consoled and soothed by your managers. Blessed office! They are your agents; they are also the humble agents of your God—the father of the fatherless, the husband of the widow, the stranger's shield, and orphan's stay!
"Blessed, indeed, is he who considereth the poor. The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve and keep him alive; he shall be blessed upon the earth. The Lord will strengthen him on the bed of languishing, and make also his bed in sickness: Yes, blessed they who devise liberal things."—But more blessed still ye! who, like the good Samaritan, bind up their wounds, pour the oil and wine of consolation into their bursting hearts, bring them to your homes, and share their griefs with them—who are eyes to the blind, feet to the lame, and make the widow's heart sing for joy.
May the blessings of them who are ready to perish come upon you! May your persons be accepted in Christ! then shall a reward of grace accompany and follow your labours of love. May you be blessed in your basket, and blessed in your store; blessed in your going out, and blessed in your coming in; blessed in life, and blessed in death; and, through Christ the purchaser, blessed with the inheritance of the Saints through eternity!
NAVAL TACTICS.
A WRITER in the Moniteur enters into a discussion of the very interesting question, "What is the cause of the naval superiority of the English over the French?" He flatters himself that he has made the discovery in a long essay, of which the following is the substance.
Reducing the possible causes of this excellence to three, he considers that in the two first of them, the superior architecture of
the ships, and the superior theoretic skill of the officers, the advantage is on the side of the French. In the third, the direction of the artillery on board ship, he considers the whole superiority of the British navy to consist.
"The French," he observes, "direct their guns at the rigging, which is above all the body of the vessel. Three-fourths of the space thus aimed at form a void, so that three-fourths of the balls thus fired lose themselves in the air. From the uncertain elevation which is given to the guns when they are directed against the rigging, the balls which strike the mast must necessarily strike them one above the other; and experience proves, that fifty strokes of this kind against a mast do not break it; for though they make the mast useless for the future, they do not disarm the vessel during the combat. The yards are still less exposed than the masts, on account of the oblique manner in which they present themselves to the enemy."
"The damage done to the cordage is not difficult to be repaired, especially as the enemy must commonly be in a line from which they cannot depart, in order to profit of this momentary advantage. Notwithstanding the great number of balls which pass through the sails, they generally serve till the end of the engagement."
"Thus it appears, from the effect of directing the cannon in this manner, that it cannot insure the dismasting of the vessels, and that the damage which it does to the yards, the cordage, and the sails, is not of great consequence. And thus also it is evident, that when the guns are pointed principally against the rigging, the hull of the ship cannot be struck, the guns cannot be dismounted, nor any considerable number of men killed or wounded; from which it follows, that the crew of the enemy being so little injured, his valour, his force, and consequently the briskness of his fire, cannot be much enfeebled."
"The English direct their shot always against the hull of the vessel. It is thus that they succeed in striking between wind and water, in dismounting guns, and in killing such a number of the crew. In the first case, they force their enemies to take away a number of men from the management of the guns for the service of the pumps, and nothing is so fatiguing or dispiriting as this. When a fear of sinking is induced, men are not much disposed to contend for victory—The dismounted guns cannot then be replaced. The carnage which is produced among the crew diminishes its number, and spreads error and alarm among the survivors to such a degree, that their courage, their force, and consequently the briskness of their fire, must abate."
"When the cannon are directed against the hull of the vessels, the balls which pass above must pass almost at the same height, so that those which strike the masts hit them nearly at the same point, and it is this which injures the mast precisely in the manner which can bring it by the board."
"It appears to follow, from the above reasonings, that the manner in which the English direct their guns must produce a much greater effect than that employed by the French; and that the superiority of the English marine in battle consists in the better employment of its artillery, that it is to say, in the better directing of it. The facts which have taken place in the principal combats of this war support these reasonings. On the first of June, 1794, the English had two vessels dismasted, the French had eleven. In the battle of the Nile, the former had one, the latter had six. The English dismasted vessels were those which lost the greatest number of men. Other similar facts might be added, but they are so well known that it is unnecessary to enter into so wide details."
"In order to make the truth of the

preceeding reasonings, and the utility of their application more full, let us examine into the conduct of the English Admirals in battle, with a view of seeing whether they have fought by sense of manœuvring, the advantages of position, &c. or if they have depended upon the manner of directing their artillery. On the 1st of June 1794, Admiral Howe, being to windward of the French, who expected him, made the signal to the fleet, that each ship should manœuvre in such a manner as to attack his adversary in the enemy's line. Thinking himself secure of victory, he only added to this signal, another, which instructed them to get to leeward of the French, with a view of rendering their retreat, after defeat, more difficult. Admiral Duncan, in the battle of the Texel, acted precisely in the same manner with Howe; believing himself, like him, sure of success, he passed to leeward of the Dutch, in order to prevent them, after the battle, from retreating into their ports, which were to leeward. When the advantage of the wind is in possession, as in the two preceding cases, and when, instead of profiting of the advantage which this position affords, it is only sought to oppose ship to ship, it is to be presumed that great confidence is placed in the manner of directing the guns.
"Admiral Nelson did not attack the whole French line—but why did he not do it? It was because his enemy, being at anchor, allowed him to employ all his vessels against a part of theirs, and because the French rear-guard, from its position and the state of the wind, could only be a spectator of the destruction of the advanced guard and of the centre.
"The conduct of Admiral Rodney on the 11th of April, 1782, and of Howe on the 29th of May, 1794, may be opposed to the ordinary tactics of the English; but it ought to be examined why they acted in this manner. On the 12th of April 1781, the French had the advantage of the wind, and sailing better than the English, could keep themselves at a distance, which was not consistent with the English tactics. Rodney found himself obliged to break their line, in order to fight them nearer. On the 29th of May, 1794, the French had also the advantage of the wind over the English; and as they did not shew themselves disposed to come sufficiently near, to engage in a decisive affair, Admiral Howe, in order to force them to it, endeavoured to break their line. This manœuvre did not succeed. It is known in what confusion his fleet then was, and what the French Admiral had in his power to do. It may be supposed, from the conduct of the French in the battle, that their intention was only to get clear of the English vessels, so as to avoid a decisive affair, and they have so much this habit, that in the battle of the Nile, in which almost all the vessels were at anchor, they nearly all persevered in it. The headmost vessel of the English line, to which a French vessel surrendered, and which, on the following morning, set sail to prevent the flight of the two French ships and of the two frigates which escaped, and whose fire she received in passing, had only one man killed and a few wounded. The second vessel ahead of the English line had only two men killed, though a French vessel surrendered to her alone. Other similar examples might be adduced.
"To convince one's self of the superior utility of killing as many as possible of the enemy, rather than of injuring their ships, it is only necessary to read the official account of the English captains who have been taken, to shew that it is always the loss of men which has forced them to surrender. If the superiority of the English marine does not depend on the manner of their directing their artillery, upon what does it depend? Why are continual defeats which their enemies experience never interrupted by the changes of war? The French have adopted naval tactics to a system. The English never study it; they have not even a model for the marine. The facility with which they triumph over their enemies, has made them neglect the study of a theory so necessary for the perfect knowledge of the practice which it teaches.
"It may be said, perhaps, that the English vessels are manned with better sailors, and a greater number of them, than the French—but, in a battle, there is only a certain number chosen, to perform the manœuvres, the remainder attend to the guns, and a sailor is better for this than any other man.
The French have cannoners; the English have none. Are the English sailors more brave than the French? They should be, if bravery consists in a great measure in the confidence which one has in the means of displaying it, and in the smallness of the danger which a person believes that he runs. The habit of conquering also makes them engage in battle with an enthusiasm and courage, which men accustomed to defeats and severe losses cannot have. Do the English soldiers resemble their sailors? No; the French troops are to them, in this respect, what the English sailors are to the French sailors, and for the same reasons.
"It appears, from these new observations, that the superiority of the English marine consists in the manner of their directing their guns, and that the excellence of its officers and sailors in the day of battle is only the natural consequence of this.
"If its own means of victory were employed against this marine, it would not long continue to be the principal support of a government which is the greatest obstacle to the triumph of the cause of liberty."
Domestic Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, October 4.
Arrived, the ship Charles, Capt. Bythewood, from a successful trade to Africa. Cargo ivory, gold dust, &c.—Peter Blight. The 16th Sept. spoke the Schooner Louisa Salter, Taylor Stopford, master, from Washington (N. C.) who gave us the following information with a request to have it published. September 12, at meridian the man at the helm discovered a wreck to the windward. At 1 P. M. came alongside and found a man on it, and by throwing a rope hauled him on board. He was almost without life, and on enquiry said his name was Chapman.—The wreck a brig, called the Mary from East Haddam, near New-London, Ebenezer Hard, master, owned by Messrs. Chapmans, who he said, were his brothers. The brig was bound to Demerara laden with pork, beef, horses, cattle, &c.—On Wednesday evening, she met with a tremendous gale from the S. E. which occasioned an immediate shipwreck by which every soul but himself perished.—We took him off the wreck in latitude 28:49, longitude 59:23, W.
NEW-YORK, October 3.
The complexion of the political affairs in Europe appears to have taken a considerable change.
Prussia, disclaims all intention of entering into the armed neutrality which has been talked of. She denies any intention of acting but through the medium of negotiation;—or of having any design but to promote a general pacification.
The Paris papers inform us that Russia expresses great dissatisfaction with France on account of her conquests on the Rhine, and that the best understanding prevails between the two Imperial Courts:—That of Petersburg, takes a lively interest in the affairs of Germany. Corroborative of the above, we observe that the Emperor Paul has an army of 80,000 men, which approach more and more the frontiers of Germany.
The Danes have suspended their intercourse with England, and the English having resolved to "strike," have sent Admiral Dickson, it is supposed to attack Cronberg, an important place, where the duties of the Sound are collected, and which guards the entrance to the country.—It is 15 miles from Copenhagen, and has been taken two or three times by the Swedes.
Citizen Duroc has returned from Vienna. The result of his mission has not yet been published. The fear, however, of its unfortunate termination has produced a remarkable declension in the French funds.
Ireland does not appear to be entirely rid of Banditti, who commit partial but horrible cruelties.
Switzerland is torn by intestine factions. Some of the important members of the old Legislature, it seems, objected to this change, held regular sessions and have outlawed the new government.
October 7.
From a Richmond paper of Sept. 10.
On Saturday last, the noted Gabriel arrived here by water, under guard from Norfolk. He was taken before the Governor, and after some interrogations, committed to
the Penitentiary for trial. We understand that when he was apprehended, he manifested the greatest marks of firmness and composure, shewing not the least disposition to equivocate, or screen himself from justice. He denied the charge of being the first in exciting the insurrection, although he was to have the chief command—but, that there were four or five persons more materially concerned in the conspiracy; and said that he could mention several in Norfolk—but being conscious of meeting with the fate of those before him, he was determined to make no confessions. It is to be hoped, that this hardened miscreant, when under condemnation, will reflect more seriously on his situation, and open some circumstances, that may lead to very important discoveries. We have heard it slightly rumoured, that he has letters in his possession from white people, but do not pretend to set it forth as a report deserving credit; we only wish it may be true, provided there are white men in the plot, that they may be brought to justice.
The captain of the lugger, who took Gabriel from this to Norfolk, was arrested at the same time, on suspicion of intentionally aiding and assisting in his escape, and confined in jail, together with two negro men who were on board the vessel. The discovery was fortunately made by a negro boy, formerly of this neighbourhood, who being acquainted with the General, in his proper department in life, very friendly accosted him, as he accidentally met with him on the wharf.
October 8.
The trials of the Negroes concerned in the late insurrection at Richmond (Virg.) are suspended until the opinion of the Legislature can be had on the subject. This measure is said to be owing to the immense numbers who are implicated in the plot; whose deaths, should they be all found guilty and executed, will nearly produce the annihilation of the blacks in that part of the country.
The English and Danes have not yet compromised their differences. An English minister is exerting himself to that purpose at Copenhagen, and a strong English fleet is off Elsinore, in readiness to operate, if the court of Denmark should appear disposed to hostilities. A French minister is employing his influence against Great-Britain.
Extract of a letter from Hamburg, dated Aug. 15. "Every ship passing Altona is now boarded by a Danish officer. Two days ago an English ship was hailed, and returning an insolent answer, the mate and another person were taken out, and flogged so severely that the mate's life is despatched. The merchants at Altona have voluntarily embargoed their vessels, till the present dispute with England is adjusted."
Mr. Christopher Francis, arrived here in the brig Friendship. He was formerly mate of the Schooner John, Blackber, of Salem, which vessel was wantonly sunk at sea on the 30th of June, by the French frigate Serenne. Her crew were landed at Brest.—They went to L'Orient as prisoners, where, through the friendship and attention of Mr. Vail, the American Consul, they obtained their release. Mr. Francis speaks in the highest terms of Mr. Vail.
October 9.
2000 DOLLARS REWARD, And all charges and expences paid,
For apprehending and bringing to the city of New-York, Nathaniel Olcott, late of said city, Broker, who is charged on oath, with feloniously, fraudulently and by false pretences, taking from the Bank of New-York, large sums of money. It is supposed that he has a large sum of Bank notes now in his possession, which any person apprehending him is particularly desired to secure, with all his papers.
Nathaniel Olcott, is about five feet ten inches high, has dark hazel eyes, and dark hair, which he generally wears turned up behind, has rather a down look—is stout built and straight—rather red about the nostrils, in consequence of taking snuff—he is from 25 to 30 years old—had on a dark great coat and a light coat underneath.
Any information given to the Cashier of the Bank relative to the said Nathaniel Olcott, will be thankfully received and rewarded.
CHARLES WILKES, Cashr. B. N. Y.
The Printers throughout the United States are requested to reprint the above.
SALEM, October 10.
Col. Toussard, Inspector of Fortifications, having visited Fort Independence, in Boston harbour, on the 7th inst. arrived in this town yesterday, and proceeded to Fort Pickering, attended by military gentlemen.
Capt. Henry Kennedy, of the Schooner
Nancy, and Capt. A. Oakford of the Schooner Experiment, lately arrived at Fort Mifflin, whose vessels were taken by the French, inform, that they sailed from Guadalupe on the 31st of August, that the expedition against Curacoa sailed from thence on the 29th, and that no account whatever was received from them, nor could be under eight or ten days; therefore the account of the capture of Curacoa being published in the Guadalupe papers in August is unfounded. It was generally believed at Guadalupe, by many well informed persons, the expedition would not succeed—the number of troops embarked did not exceed 500, which were contained in five transports.
WALPOLE, October 6.
A number of the ladies of Boston and its vicinity, we learn have lately formed themselves into a society for the purpose of relieving and supporting indigent orphans of their own sex. This laudable institution is very aptly called the Female Asylum. We hope that intentions so benevolent will meet with the active aid, and well directed liberality of the opulent.
BOSTON, October 11.
The public expect to have laid before them, every thing which has the appearance of information respecting our Envoys. The Washington Gazette, of the 25th ult. says, "we can assert with confidence, that no official dispatches have been received from our Envoys at Paris, of a date later than May 17, and that our government has no official information of the actual state of the negotiation with France."—Capt. Warden, arrived at New-York, a few days since from Europe, and who left Paris the 7th of August, says, "that the day before he left that city he had an interview with Mr. Murray, one of the American Ministers, and was informed, that the negotiations were in an uncertain state—that nothing had been done."—But a letter from St. Sebastians, of the 19th of August [St. Sebastians is above 500 miles from Paris] says, "Our Ministers proceed with the negotiation at Paris. Letters from Bourdeaux, of the 14th, express expectation of a speedy renewal of intercourse, if not the completion of a treaty. French privateers are ordered to respect the American flag."
The Hon. Harrison G. Otis, Esq. has declined being considered a Candidate for Representative in the next Congress.
From the Sun of Liberty, of Aug. 20. Danbury, August 15, 1800. TO THE PUBLIC,
Since writing my observations contained in a letter to the editor of the Aurora, dated the 1st, and re-published in my paper No. 4—and the address to the gentlemen of the town of Danbury, who signed the certificate, concerning Jonathan Robbins, I have become convinced, from further examination of the subject, that the said Jonathan Robbins was not a native of this town, nor ever resided here; and that the gentlemen who so certified, were not only honest and candid in giving such certificate, but certified the truth. The said publications in the aforesaid papers must therefore be considered as erroneous and incorrect.
My intention in publishing the observations in the aforesaid papers was not to reflect on the characters of those gentlemen who certified, but the inaccuracy herein contained originated from mistake.
SAMUEL MORSE.
WARREN, October 10.
On Tuesday last, agreeable to brigade orders, the regiment of militia, in the county of Bristol, commanded by Col. Joseph Adams, was reviewed by Major General Martin, and Brigadier General Howland, and inspected by Col. John Collins, Brigade Inspector.—At 8 o'clock, A. M. the militia companies formed on their respective parades, and marched to their regimental rendezvous, where they were joined by the independent corps of Ready Volunteers, Troop of Horse, the Federal Blues, and the Bristol Grenadiers.
They went through their exercises and manœuvres with considerable exactness, and with that alacrity and promptitude, which add lustre to the soldier's character, and do honour to the militia of Rhode-Island.
The spectators who were present on this occasion, were highly gratified at the soldier-like appearance and deportment of both officers and men.

At the annual election of the Stockholders in the Providence Bank, on Monday the 6th inst. the following gentlemen were re-elected Directors for the year ensuing, viz. John Brown, John I. Clark, Moses Brown, Jabez Bowen, Thomas L. Halsey, Samuel Butler, Nicholas Brown, John Corlies, and William Holroyd. John Brown, Esq. was re-appointed President, and Mr. Olney Winfor, Cashier.
At the late annual Commencement of Dartmouth College, the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on the Hon. Jabez Bowen, Chancellor of Rhode-Island College, and the Hon. William Wilberforce, of the King's Command and Parliament of Great-Britain.
Thirteen adults and four children died at Baltimore of the prevailing disorder during the 24 hours ending on Friday the 3d inst. at sunrise.
Number of deaths of the prevailing fever in the borough of Norfolk, from Friday evening the 26th ult. to Monday evening the 29th ult.—Adults 13—Children 3.
A disorder has lately prevailed in the vicinity of Dartmouth College, which has proved particularly fatal to children. By a statement published in the Dartmouth Gazette, it appears that sixty-one persons, under 10 years of age, and six adults, fell victims to it.
The following numbers died at Genoa, in consequence of the epidemic disease which raged in that city;—In the month of April, 1129; in May, 1380; in June, 2015; and from the 1st to the 4th of July, 560.
Thursday the 27th of November next is appointed to be observed as a day of Public Thanksgiving throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The President of the United States has issued a Proclamation, dated September 6, permitting commercial intercourse between the United States and the whole Island of St. Domingo. Vessels trading there must first enter at Cape-Francis or Port-Republican.
Extract of a letter from Dr. Lettsom, of London, to a friend in Boston, dated Aug. 20, 1800.
"The greatest revolution of the present day, in our department, is the inoculation of the Cow-Pox, which spreads rapidly throughout Europe. We have had about 16,000 successful trials, without any fatality, and in 3000 cases, where the common Small-Pox has been applied after the vaccine inoculation, not one has taken the disease, so that the character of the Cow-Pox, is so firmly established here, as must soon annihilate the old inoculation. It seems a glorious reflection, on the preservation of human victims. Perhaps in London alone 2000 die annually of the Small-Pox. Imagine how many must be saved to the community in half a century, if we calculate these annually and the successive generations resulting from them! Sufficient to remedy the carnage entailed upon mankind by the lust, ambition and folly of war."
Governor Munro offers 300 dollars for one Jack Bowler, alias Jack Ditcher, who has been one of the chiefs of the late insurrection.
Mercantile Information.
Mr. JOSEPH WISEMAN, S IR ,
The Intendant-General of this city some days ago issued an order, by which he demands a certificate of the Spanish Consul from all American vessels of that port which they may have cleared out from, and in order to get admitted. The sloop Ranger, which arrived at this port the 16th of August, not having a certificate, I was under the necessity of entering bonds, so as to have her unladen.—You will be so good as to send me a certificate for her. In the mean time, I am, &c. PEDRO DE LARAUDO. Havana, September 3, 1800.
P. S. The captain's name of the sloop Ranger above mentioned, is Joseph Smith, and his owner Bernard Smith, of Bristol. On the 27th of August, came in the sloop Somerset, Captain Lewis Thomas, and not having a certificate, I have to request you to send me one. PEDRO DE LARAUDO.
To the Spanish Vice-Consul for Rhode-Island, &c. &c.
Extract from Essays on Political Society, now printing by Mr. William Young, of Philadelphia.
In surveying the political scene exhibited on the western hemisphere, the attention is attracted by that interesting phenomenon a Council of Statesmen, convened by legislative delegation from different parts of the empire to consult on the general weal and to propose what they should deem most advisable for ameliorating the political system. In that Council, are to be seen men accustomed to the walks of science and to the scenes of active life; men experienced in policy and in arms; of noble minds and polished manners, pillars of state, formed to support, as well as to ornament, the fabric of the social order. To regard them as but "the corinthian capital of polished society," would be far, I trust, from flattering that dignified council in which WASHINGTON presided.
Too intent on the interests of their country, too conversant in great affairs, too great in their real honours, to suffer the dignity of their public character to be degraded by the illusions of personal vanity, the framers of the American constitution do not appear to have thought of themselves, except in common with their countrymen. They were not vain enough to believe, that, to guard against the dangers of their personal influence, they ought themselves to be subjected to a species of ostracism, and be proscribed from administering the constitution which they proposed. In a word, they were not vain enough for that ostentation of disinterestedness which prevailed in what was called the French constituting assembly. If they were free from this, the more amiable species of vanity which displays itself in political influence, did not require a proportion of their own number to be designated for administering the proposed government.
Having completed the laborious work for which they were delegated, the framers of the American constitution refer it to the will of society, through the medium of legislative authority; and themselves revert to the mass of citizens. Not a single function of public administration have they exercised, during the time of their being convened, nor have the ordinary operations of government, been suspended for a moment.
The form of political association, which they have proposed as the result of their labours, is to receive its authoritative existence from the fiat of society. Nothing is yet changed; but an event of sovereign importance is approaching. A revolution, without parallel in the annals of empire, is hastening to its accomplishment. The efficacy of reason is the force on which the whole depends. To introduce a new form of government, there is no appeal to instruments of death, no display of constitutive armies, no forced choice of two thirds marching into office through the blood and over the corpses of their countrymen.
At length, the national will is manifested:—The prior form of government is entombed in the commencement of a new order of things. Society, recognizing its political omnipotence, has willed its permanent constitution. The constituted authorities are executing that will.
It is an order of things commencing under the dominion of reason and peace. The renovation of empire like the rejuvenescence of nature, exhibits the world as awaking to life. Young and fair as the morning of spring, a moral aura has appeared. A nation is regenerated. From the West, the glorious morning springs up in the front of Heaven.
From a late New-York Paper.
SHIP-WRECK.
Capt. Atkins of the brig John, failed from Lisbon the 10th of August, bound for Philadelphia. On the 15th of August fell in with the ship Orion, Bunker, of and for New-York from St. Ubes, having on board Mr. Gibson, wife and 2 children, as passengers, and the vessel laden with salt—Captain Bunker informed Capt. Atkins that his vessel had started a butt and the leak increased very fast; shortly after Capt. B. and all hands left the Orion and went part on board Capt. Atkins' vessel and part on board of a brig bound for Newbury-Port.
Nothing material occurred till the 15th of September, when laying too under a double reefed main sail and single reefed main staysail, the wind blowing very hard from S. S. W. with a heavy sea running, a most tremendous sea struck the John, and immediately separated her; after recovering herself Capt. Atkins found he was on part of the main deck having about 20 fathoms rope fastened thereto. The greater part of the crew were seen on various parts of the wreck floating about at the mercy of the wind and waves. Captain Bunker and one boy, and two boys belonging to Capt. Atkins lashed themselves to the deck and the next morning could discover none of the crew.
The next day fell in with the passenger Mr. Gibson, who was floating on a part of the wreck, and who joined them immediately. Seven days and seven nights, did these unfortunate people continue in this dreadful situation, a prey to starvation and misery, to the chances of the ocean, and subsisting on nothing, save their own urine! Hope now cheered them when almost exhausted, they were taken up by a schooner from Portland to Berbice, and 2 days subsequent, fell in with the ship George, Rice, of and for Philadelphia from Hull, who kindly took them on board all except one boy, who went to Berbice in the schooner. Four days before Capt. Rice made the Capes, Capt. Bunker and Mr. Gibson passenger went on board the ship America, bound for New-York from Liverpool—among the unhappy sufferers, most fear is entertained for the safety of Mrs. Gibson and 2 children and the mate of the brig. Out of 18 souls on board, only the above 6 have yet been heard of.
Married, At Taunton, by the Rev. Mr. Phipson, Mr. Apollos B. Leonard, to Miss Nancy Cobb, daughter of Mr. Jonathan Cobb.
Died, In this town, Mr. Joshua Salisbury; a worthy citizen, and an honest man.
Major-General Simcoe Thayer, a man whose eminent services in the late revolutionary war will be remembered as long as gratitude shall be attached to the characters of Republicans. His funeral will be attended at his house in Cumberland this day at 10 o'clock, A. M. he will be interred in the common burying place in Providence.
At Warren, Mrs. Sarah Child, consort of Cromel Child, Esq. in the 64th year of her age.
At Newport, Capt. Standfast Wyatt, in the 79th year of his age.
The Trustees of the Washington Academy at Wickford, are to meet at that place on Wednesday the 22d inst. when some important affairs relative to the institution, will be transacted. A general attendance of the Trustees is requested.
Sale at Auction.
On 3 MONTHS CREDIT. To-morrow, being the 16th, will sell without reserve, to close a consignment, at
Benjamin Hoppin and Son's
Auction-Room, on 3 months credit,
 TWO Bales of Woolen Goods, consisting of common and superfine Coatings, Plains, Cassimeres, Broadcloths, Swan-down, and spotted Flannels,  80 pieces blue Gilley Handkerchiefs  70 ditto India Cottons  80 ditto India Calicoes and Ginghams  10 ditto Linens  10 Chests Hysan and Souchong Tea  1000 wt. Almonds  2 Hogsheads Molasses  a quantity of Glass Ware  6 new Silver Watches—with many other articles.—Sale to commence at half past 9 o'clock.  October 15.
FALL and WINTER GOODS.
Samuel Ames,
Has received by late arrivals from London and Liverpool, and is now opening for sale,
 BEST superfine fashionable mixed, navy blue and other Broadcloths  Middling and low priced do.  Best double mill'd Cassimeres  Middling and low priced do.  Superfine and common Swan-down Waistcoating  Worsted Hose, a great variety  Ladies cotton do.  A variety of Swanskins  Flannels and Baizes  A variety of worsted Stuff Goods  Book, Jacobinet and Cambric Muslins  Mouselinet and Dimities  Cammels Hair Shawls white and coloured, fringed or plain bordered  Muslin and chintz do.  Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs  Fashionable Thread, and Silk Laces and Edgings  Mode's, Sattins, Lutestrings, and Ribons  Plain and net Gauzes  Cypress Gauze, and Italian Crape  A great variety of India Cottons, for sheeting and shirts, by the piece or yard  Irish Linens and sheetings  A variety of Calicoes and Chintzes  Elegant Chintz Furniture  Common do.  Ladies Kid and Silk Gloves and Mitts  Gentlemen's Beaver lin'd with fur  Do. without fur  Sewing Silks, Twists, Threads, Taper, Bobbins, Buttons, &c. &c.  With every other article usually called for in his line, at the most reduced prices, for cash. Also, an assortment of HARD-WARE, at wholesale only: a few hogsheads of good retailing MOLASSES. October 15. (6w.)
Just received from Amsterdam, and for sale by
William Wilkinson,
At the Post-Office,
SIXTY dozen Slates assorted of the best Quality which will be sold as low by the dozen as can be purchased in Boston.—
Also for sale, 50,000 Dutch Quills from 40 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents per hundred—a general assortment of School Books of the best editions at wholesale and retail. Writing Paper of various prices and qualities; Wrapping and Letter Paper, by the ream or quire. A great variety of BLANK Books, such as Ledgers, Journals, Record Books, Day Books, &c. &c. RED MOROCCO POCKET BOOKS, and a general assortment of articles in the stationery line with an assortment of Books as usual.  October 14.
KINE, or COW-POX.
THE subscribers having obtained from Dr. WATERHOUSE, the true COW-POX matter, fresh, under the approbation of the Town-Council; propose to Inoculate those who may think proper to take this safe and easy method of preventing the Small-Pox.
BENJ. and CHARLES DYER. October 15.
WANTED,
A Good Man Servant. Apply to NICHOLAS BROWN.
He has a good farrow COW, in excellent order, which he wishes to exchange for a new milch Cow and Calf; and would pay a reasonable difference.  October 15.
Benjamin Thurber,
Has just opened, for sale, at the Sign of the Bunch of Grapes, in Williams Street, No. 30 a complete assortment of WINTER and FANCY GOODS; amongst which are the following articles, viz.
SCARLET, blue, black, and London brown Broadcloths, Forest Cloths, from the highest to the lowest prices, Cassimeres, Flannels and Baizes of all colors, India and English Silks, black Sattins, Modes, and Persian high and low priced Patches and Calicoes, Camel-Hair, Silk and Cash Shawls, a complete assortment of Looking-Glasses, Morocco and Florentine Shoes, India Mullins and Dimities. And other articles too numerous to mention. All old friends are invited to call and see for themselves, and whether they purchase or not they will be waited on with pleasure. The above articles will be sold at the lowest advance for cash. 8 W. October 15.
For SALE by Harris and Rhodes,
 20 Boxes Havanna White and Brown Sugar  5 Hogsheads W. I. Rum  3 Pipes Brandy  10 Hogsheads Molasses  Hysan, Souchong and Bohea Tea  Turk-Island and Rock Salt  Tobacco by the Hogshead  A few Kegs Honey  October 15.
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT the subscriber has removed his Office, to the Office of THEODORE FOSTER and THEODORE A. FOSTER, where he should be happy in a continuation of the favours already received of the public.
P. ALLEN.
N. B. The Office of the CLERK of the SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, for the county of Providence, is removed to the place above mentioned.
P. ALLEN, Clerk.
The subscribers inform their friends in particular, and the public in general, that they transact all business appertaining to the Profession of the Law, at the place above mentioned, where constant attendance will be given. Mr. Foster first named, having relinquished his concern, in the future business, at the Office abovementioned, to us.
PAUL ALLEN, THEODORE A. FOSTER. October 8.
Bowers and Bucklin
Have just received, direct from the
Manufactories, an Assortment of
ENGLISH GOODS
Suitable for the APPROACHING SEASON, viz.
 BROADCLOTHS, Cassimeres  Silk Hose, Worsted ditto  1-2 and 3-4 ell Mode  Mode Squares, twill'd Florentine  Plain Sattin, strip'd ditto  Black Fringes  Black Silk Velvet  Dove colour'd ditto  Brown ditto 
And sundry other Articles, (by Wholesale only) which will be disposed of on as reasonable terms as they can be obtained in New-York or Boston.  October 1.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND, &c.
September 29, 1800.
THE Creditors of Rufus Baker, of Gloucester, in the county of Providence, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Providence on the last Monday in October next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his Petition for the benefit of an Act, passed in the year 1756, entitled, "An Act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, September 18, 1800.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23d day of April, one thousand eight hundred, entitled "An act to establish a General Stamp-Office,"
THAT a General Stamp-Office is now established at the seat of government, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof (upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp-duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty, which are demandable by law:—
For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following, to wit,
   D. C. M.     ANY certificate of naturalization, 5   Any licence to practise, or certificate of the admission, enrollment or registry of any counsellor, solicitor, attorney, advocate or proctor, in any court of the United States, 10   Provided, That a certificate in any one of the courts of the United States, for any one of the said offices, shall, so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the courts of the United States, for each and every of the said offices.   Any grant or letters patent, under the seal or authority of the United States, (except for lands granted for military services) 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent (except for lands granted for military services) 2   Any charter-party, bottomry or respondentia bond, 1   Any receipt or discharge for or on account of any legacy left by any will, or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate, divided by force of any statute of distributions other than to the wife, children or grand-children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of fifty dollars, and shall not exceed the value of one hundred dollars, 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of one hundred dollars, and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 50   And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of 1   Any policy of insurance, or instrument in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1   Any exemplification of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any court, other than such as it may be the duty of the clerk of such court to furnish for the use of the United States, or some particular State, 50   Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note (other than any recognizance, bill, bond or other obligation, or contract, made to or with the United States, or any State, or for their use respectively; and any bonds required in any case by the laws of the United States, or of any State, upon legal process, or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty) 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 25   If above one hundred and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 50   If above five hundred and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 75   And if above one thousand dollars,   Provided, That if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two-fifth parts of the duty aforesaid, viz.   If above twenty and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 4   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 10   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, 20   If above one thousand dollars, 30   Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, 20   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any note or bill of lading or writing, or receipt in nature thereof for goods or merchandise to be exported;   If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, 4   If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 10   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading, without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any notes issued by the banks now established, or that may be hereafter established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said banks as shall agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale:   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, 6   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10   On all notes above one hundred dollars, and not exceeding five hundred dollars, 1   On all notes above five hundred dollars, 2   Any protest or other notarial act, 25   Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell warrants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, 25   Any inventory or catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer) 50   Any certificate of a share in any insurance company, of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any state or other bank;   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, 10   If above one hundred dollars, 25   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.  
II.
THAT the power of the Supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the date hereof, to wit, on the last day of February, 1801.
III.
THAT, if any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or paper, marked or stamped by the Supervisors of the Revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of sixty days after the said last day of February, 1801, bring or send such vellum, parchment and paper, unto some office of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity or value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped, in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or refuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of inspection, any such vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all matters and things, which may after that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped.
IV.
AND for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vellum, parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared, that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied with a list, specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereunto affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp-Office, and there properly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same supervisor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the Treasury, at WASHINGTON, the day and year above mentioned.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that the subscribers have been appointed executors of the last will and testament of SAMUEL WARREN, jun. late of Providence, in the County of Providence, merchant, deceased; and have accepted of said trust, by causing said Will to be proved and recorded, and giving bonds as the law directs.
All persons who have any demands against the estate which belonged to the said Warren, at the time of his death, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all those who are indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to BENJAMIN HOPPIN and SON , surviving partners of the house of B. HOPPIN and Co.
MARY WARREN, BENJA. HOPPIN, PHILIP CRAPO, } Executors.
Sept. 16, 1800.
Benjamin Hoppin and Son, Have just received from Liverpool, by the John Adams,
A FEW Bales of GOODS, consisting of low priced Blue Broad Cloths, Superfine ditto, assorted, Low priced fine and superfine Plains and Kerseys, Coatings, Swandowns, Toiletens, Baizes, Cassimeres, &c.
All which will be sold low for Cash or approved Notes.
ALSO, 20 Puncheons best Demerara RUM, 1st, 2d and 3d proof. 4 Hogheads of Sugar, 200 pieces Nankeens, 250 pieces India Cottons, Checks and Calicoes, 20 Chests of Hylon and Southong TEA, 300 pair Men's handsome lined and bound Calf-skin Shoes, &c.
Sept. 12, 1800.
State of Rhode-Island, and Providence Plantations. } Sept. 12, 1800.
THE creditors of JOHN BENSON , of Exeter, in the county of Washington, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly, to be holden at Providence, on the last Monday in October next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of the insolvent act ought not to be granted.
By order, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
THE Trustees of Plainfield Academy inform the public, that Academic Exercises will commence after the vacation, on Monday the 15th inst. under the instruction of Messrs. Zechariah Eddy, and Hubbel Loomis. The various branches of Literature which have usually been taught in that Academy will be continued, and every exertion used to promote the morals as well as the literary improvement of the pupils. Board and tuition at the usual price. Plainfield, Sept. 1, 1800.
RAN away from the Subscriber, an indentured apprentice mulatto boy, about 5 feet 9 inches high, named BENONI CHURCH ,—had on, when he went away, a dark coloured out-side jacket, a red waistcoat, and tow trowsers. Whoever will apprehend said runaway, and secure him in any gaol in this State, so that his master may obtain him again, shall receive a reward of FOUR DOLLARS , and reasonable charges.
All masters of vessels and others are forbidden carrying away or concealing said Benoni. GEORGE GREENE. Warwick, September 3.
YELLOW FEVER.
LEE's Genuine New-London Patent BILIOUS PILLS, WHICH were greatly successful in preventing and curing Epidemical, Bilious, Inflammatory, Yellow and Malignant Fevers in New-London, New-York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Baltimore, Charleston, &c. &c. and the West-Indies. Prepared by SAMUEL H. P. LEE, M. D. New-London (Connecticut.) Patent right secured according to a law of the United States.
For Sale, wholesale and retail, by WILLIAM WILKINSON.
They are approved by eminent Physicians, and others, for their virtues as an easy, safe, mild and efficacious remedy for all those complaints which arise from a redundancy of Bile in the stomach and first passages of men, women and children; such as Jaundice, remittent, Intermittent, and Ague Fevers; Yellow Fever, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Diarrhoea; sick Head-ache, Foul Stomach, Indigestion, &c. &c.
They are also found very useful in Worms, Dropsy, Gravel, suppression of Urine,
Obstructions, obstinate Costiveness, and all those complaints where purging is indicated—also for restoring the lost appetite after eating and drinking to excess over night; for recruiting the habit in the spring season, and may be safely used in all constitutions, ages and sexes.
Certificates of their Efficacy.
I certify that my daughter and son were for some time exceedingly ill with a most violent jaundice, attended with a flow fever, pains in stomach and bowels, lost appetite, yellow skin, and great lassitude and weakness, info-much that I expected they never would recover; after trying various remedies to no effect, I made use of Lee's New-London Bilious Pills; then in great repute in the yellow fever in New-London. They were attended with the most astonishing effects, and performed a cure greatly beyond my expectation. I use them in my family in all cases where I judge the complaints proceed from intestinal maladies, and find them to answer the best of purposes. I am convinced that I very often save the expence of doctor's bills, by a timely use of these pills in all ordinary complaints.
Signed, BENJAMIN GARDNER. New-London, Millstone Point, July, 1799.
Attested Cases of Yellow Fever.
CASE I.
JAMES MILLER , a lad about 12 years of age, was attacked with the Yellow Fever in September last. The parents endeavoured to throw off the distemp by purgative oils, injections, jalep, &c. but could get nothing through him. The third day I was call'd, I found him in the second stage of fever, with the black vomit and red petechial spots on his skin, he had no evacuation from his bowels, but ejected every thing which he took—I administered two of the pills, and he kept them down; and the third was given two hours after—and within six hours regular passages were produced, at which time the black vomit began to abate, and with the use of aqua calca and his ordinary medicines he recovered, beyond the expectation of any of the family.
CASE II.
JOHN WELD , nurse at the hospital, was seized with the fever, in all its violence, attended with the usual symptoms of conflagrated bowels, delirium, vomitings, &c. &c. he was bled, took the pills every day, and although he was brought to the verge of the grave, from having an uncommon share of the disease, he recovered and always felt immediate relief from the effects of the pills.
CASE III.
I was attacked myself with the fever the last of September, from imprudently going into an infested room with four sick persons in it, early in the morning upon an empty stomach. I was bled, and kept my stomach and bowels constantly affected by the pills, and recovered without the use of any other remedies except calomel in alternative doses. I felt an immediate sensation of ease and relief from every dose I took, and always felt myself secure from that alarming symptom the black vomit whenever they passed through the stomach, and I even found this case with all my patients; my wife and two servants in my family were ill of the fever, but happily recovered upon a free use of the pills.
These pills were the only medicines I used for the purpose of cleaning the first passages, and for preventing the black vomit, whenever they were given and produced liberal evacuation, they never failed to answer this purpose in all cases, even pregnant women could take them with the happiest effects.
Signed, SAMUEL H. P. LEE. Sworn before, and signed in presence of MARVIN WAIT , Justice Peace for New-London County. New-London, July 12, 1799.
Boston, August 1, 1798.
DR. LEE, Sir, From the high opinion which I have of your "New-London Bilious Pills," and from a desire to diffuse their utility among mankind, more particularly to my fellowing brethren,—I take the liberty to inform you that about the 20th of last month I arrived at New-London from the West-Indies, with the intermittent fever, commonly called the fever and ague, which I contracted there. I had had about forty fits when I arrived, I found them gaining upon me stronger and oftener, viz. from every other day to every day. I had made use of many things to break the fits but in vain—till I took some of your pills at night, according to direction, next day my fits were scarcely perceptible, and from that time I had no more; as soon as I missed the fit I went to taking bark, and now thank God I am hearty and well.
Signed, PETER KEEN. P. S. I request you to publish the above for the benefit of my fellow-citizens in the scarring way. September 3. (am.)
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public, that he has taken a shop a little south of the Church, lately occupied by Mr. Benjamin Thurber, and formerly by Dr. Amos Troop; which he has furnished with a complete assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES , of a superior quality, among which are a great variety of genuine patent Medicines. Those who will please to patronize him, will receive his grateful acknowledgments.
Medicine Chests put up upon the shortest notice.—Physicians who will favour him with their prescription, may depend upon accuracy, neatness and dispatch.
Constant care and attention will be given at all times. THOMAS M. BARROWS.