Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1805-02-28 00:00:00

Mr. Crowninshield reported from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, on the bill for carrying into more complete effect, the 10th article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation with Spain, with the amendments of the Senate. The report recommended an agreement to the bill as amended, to which the House concurred, the bill is finally passed.
Saturday, Feb. 9.
The bill from the Senate concerning the ascertaining and adjusting titles and claims to land in the territory of Orleans, was read the first and second time and committed to a committee of the whole House, on Monday next.
The House concurred in the amendment proposed by the Senate to the bill making appropriations for the support of the military establishment for the year 1805.
The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and attended the trial of Samuel Chase, and after some time spent therein, the committee returned, and Mr. Speaker having resumed the chair,
Mr. Varnum reported that the committee had attended the said trial and that progress had been made therein. Adjourned.
Monday, Feb. 11.
The speaker laid before the House, a letter from the Post-Master-General, accompanying his report on the petition of sundry inhabitants of Newbern, (N. C.) Ordered to lie on the table.
On the petition of Amy Dardin; and after some time spent therein, the committee rose and reported the following resolution:
Resolved, That the prayer of Amy Dardin is reasonable and ought to be granted.
Ordered, that Mr. Claiborne, Mr. Elliott and Mr. Conrad do prepare a bill pursuant to the said resolution.
The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and attended the trial of Samuel Chase; and after some time spent therein, the committee returned, and Mr. Speaker having resumed the chair,
Mr. Varnum reported, that the committee had attended the said trial, and that a farther progress had been made therein. Adjourned.
Tuesday, Feb. 12.
On motion, Resolved, That a committee be appointed on the part of this House, to join such committee as may be appointed on the part of the Senate, to ascertain and report a mode of examining the votes for President and Vice-President, and of notifying the persons who shall be elected, of their elections;—and to regulate the time, place and manner of administering the oath of office to the President.
Ordered, That Mr. J. Clay, Mr. Varnum, Mr. Dennis, Mr. Thomas Moore and Mr. Dickson be appointed a committee, pursuant to the said resolution.
On motion, Resolved, That a committee be appointed on the part of this House, to join such committee as may be appointed on the part of the Senate, to enquire and report whether any, and if any, what further measures ought to be adopted for the accommodation of the President of the United States, for the term commencing on the fourth day of March next.
Ordered, that Mr. Nicholson, Mr. Roger Griswold, and Mr. Bryan, be appointed a committee, pursuant to the said resolution.
A message was received from the Senate, notifying that the Senate will be ready to receive the House of Representatives in the Senate Chamber, on Wednesday, the 13th of Feb. at noon, for the purpose of being present at the opening and counting the votes for President and Vice-President of the United States: That one person be appointed a teller on the part of the Senate, to make a list of votes for President and Vice-President of the United States, as they shall be declared; and that the result shall be delivered to the President of the Senate, who shall announce the state of the vote, which shall be entered on the Journals, and if it shall appear that a choice has been made, agreeably to the constitution, such entry on the Journals shall be deemed a sufficient declaration thereof.
A message was received from the Senate, notifying that they have considered the resolution of this House for the appointment of a joint committee of the two Houses to ascertain and report a mode of examining the votes for President and Vice-President, and of notifying the persons who shall be elected, of their election; and to regulate the time, place and manner of administering the oath of office to the President, and do not concur therein.
The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole and attended the trial of Samuel Chase, and after some time spent therein, the committee returned and Mr. Speaker having resumed the chair,
Mr. Varnum reported, that the committee had attended the said trial and that a farther progress had been made therein. Adjourned.
MR. ALLEN'S MOTION.
It is the duty of every sincere friend to his country, calmly and considerably to reflect on the declarations of Messieurs Hulbert and Upham, with respect to the publication in the Palladium, which has called for the motion of Mr. Allen, that was noticed in our last. These men, pledging at once their private characters, & their legislative influence, solemnly declared that they believed the infamous assertions on the character of Mr. Jefferson, which were forged by the abandoned Callender. The dirty task of detailing these tales we leave to the Printers of the State, and their friends. But we appeal to every man of decency, of whatever party, on the propriety
of such declarations. They are unprecedented in any legislative body unjustifiable in themselves, and disgraceful to their authors.
We have neither time nor room to notice particularly the outrageous observations of Mr. Hulbert; nor to shew, what has been so often shewn, the total want of proof, under which every one of the charges against Mr. Jefferson's private character labors.—
At some future time we may be more particular; but at present we cannot avoid remarking on the kind of evidence on which these gentlemen, "learned in the law" reply to substantiate the accusations. They have been published in the papers (say they) and Mr. Jefferson has not denied them! Are the fowls of these men formed on so poor and paltry a scale, that they cannot conceive a pride of character, and elevation of feeling, which scorns to notice base and detestable slander, or to give it even the importance of a contradiction? Do they seriously consider it as the duty of Mr. Jefferson to put himself on trial before every federal editor; and plead not guilty to every filthy calumny against him, by every malignant scribbler? What was the conduct of Gen. Washington, in a situation somewhat similar? Every body recollects a volume of forged letters originally published in England, pretended to have been written by him during the revolutionary war. They were suffered to have their run! and it was not till after he had declined a re-election to the Presidency, and he had descended to private life, that he denied his authorship. Will they allow the same kind of proof to be competent against their own partisans? Do they consider all the charges against Mr. Adams as true, because he never denied them? Is he willing to acknowledge the truth of all the assertions in Hamilton's pamphlet, because he has never published a contradiction? [ Ægis. ]
"All this may be; but the shameful fact with regard to Mr. Jefferson is, that he resigned his office before the moment of danger. "
This is the reply of Park to an article in the Chronicle , which properly rebutted the charge against Mr. Jefferson of deserting his post, in the time of danger, by the Resolution of the Virginia Legislature, passed on the 12th of December 1781.—The Resolution is as follows;—and passed unanimously . "Resolved, that the thanks of the General Assembly be given to Thomas Jefferson, Esq. for his attentive Administration of the powers of the Executive, while in office."
This evidence was too full and convincing to be got over, except by one of Park's boldest downright falsehoods. The truth is, Mr. Jefferson never did resign his office.—A little attention to dates will show also, that his official time did not expire till after the most perilous era had passed. The invasion by Arnold took place in Jan. 1781. Mr. Jefferson was at his post during the whole continuance of that invasion. Cornwallis' invasion occurred in April, 1781; and he commenced his retreat from La Fayette , in the latter part of May. Mr. Jefferson did not resign at all or abandon his station. He continued in office till after Cornwallis' retreat; and 'till the time for which he was constitutionally elected was expired—viz—to the 12th of June 1781.—So much for Mr. Jefferson's "resigning his office!"
Although we entertain no fallacious expectations of raising a " blush " on the bronzed cheek of Park , yet his employers Hulbert, Upham & Co. may feel something like shame as the exposure of this "abominable calumny." With this view, we republish from that excellent political pamphlet a " Vindication of the public life and character of Thomas Jefferson ," on account of the transaction alluded to, written by a respectable eye-witness.*
"In four days from the arrival of Arnold's fleet, he proceeded 150 miles up James' River, and landed his troops within 24 miles of Richmond, the
night before his march to that place: All the militia of the State, which could be armed, being then out under the command of Gen. Nelson , in the neighborhood of Williamsburg, and no defence at hand for the security of Richmond, but about 200 half armed militia, under the command of Baron Steuben , who could do nothing more than cover the removal of the records and military stores across James' River, from Richmond to Manchester, and secure the boats and batteaus on the Manchester side, to prevent the enemy's passing. The writer of this remained in Richmond with the last detachment of militia that passed the river with records and stores, and until the enemy, about 9 o'clock in the morning, had entered the lower part of the town, and began to flank it with their light-horse; he saw Mr. Jefferson as active as man could be, as well the night before, as that morning, issuing his orders, and using every exertion to remove the records and stores. He afterwards saw him at Wellham , 5 miles above Richmond, where Arnold pushed a detachment to destroy the stores at that place, and which, through Mr. Jefferson's exertions, were almost entirely saved. The next day, when the enemy evacuated Richmond, the first man the writer of this saw, as he entered the town, was Mr. Jefferson . Let a candid public then determine, whether conduct like this, to which the writer hereof was an eye-witness, manifested want of firmness, or an abandonment of trust. ib.
If we mistake not, the late Gen. S. T. Mason.
A Savage Ruffian! Two Hundred Dollars Reward!
ON the 10th inst. STEPHEN ARNOLD, of the town of Burlington, county of Otsego, and State of New York, returned home from a school he was teaching in the neighborhood, and enquired of a little orphan girl of 6 years of age, who lived with him, whether she would spell and pronounce GIG aright; she immediately replied "yes Sir," but being terrified by the severity of his manner, or not having acquired the command of articulation, or possibly, but not probably, from a perverse humor, she pronounced it IG . He then went out, and collected a number of green rods or switches about three feet in length, with which he returned, and threw them down by the fire, declaring that he would whip her until she pronounced the word aright; his wife observed that the sticks were too big, he said he would fix them, and placed them in the embers and twisted them so as to render them supple; he then took six or seven of them and the affrighted child, out of the house, into the severely cold evening air, and turning her clothes over her head, to prevent her screams being heard, and closing them in his left hand, which he rested on the top of a stake or post, held the child up in that manner with her body entirely naked, and whipped her for some time with great severity, when being himself cold, he took her into the house, and asked her if she would pronounce the word aright; she, a-b'fore, replied in a humble and obedient manner, "yes Sir," but could not or would not pronounce the g hard but still jig. He then took her to the same place, and repeated the barbarous scourging in the same manner, at seven intervals bringing her into the house between each and repeating the same question, and receiving the same answer as before. The sixth time he came in, after warming himself, he told her she must go out again, upon which the child in a piteous and entreating tone said, "Do uncle let me warm my feet, they are a'most froze." He quickly replied in an enraged manner, "I'll warm your feet for you," and seizing her, repaired again to the bloody post, where he, in the most savage manner, exceeded his former tortures. The miserable child languished nearly four days and expired. The sticks or remains of several of the sticks were found broken or shivered off to about a foot in length. The whole of the horrid transaction occupied about an hour and an half of time, during which neither pity or compassion was discernible in his eyes, features, words or actions; but he declared that he "had as lief whip her to death as not." The savage fury of this tyger in human shape, is declared, by the physicians and members of the Coroner's Inquest to be indescribable. The whole of her back had the appearance of a mass of bruised and lacerated raw flesh, her thighs and legs were deeply cut in various places, exhibiting a sight of horror which would chill the blood of the most insensible of the human race. The bereaved and distressed mother has been, at times, delirious. The monster, who perpetrated this horrible act, made his escape a few hours before death had delivered the victim of his barbarity, from further torture.—He has a wife but no children—is about 34 years of age, sandy hair, a little bald, speaks through his nose, has something of a downy look, shows his upper teeth when speaking, is very abominable as to strong drink, has a father in Rhode-Island.
The subscribers will pay the above reward, which is made up by the contributions of the good citizens in the neighborhood, to any person or persons, who will apprehend the said Arnold and deliver him to either of them in Burlington , aforesaid, or produce sufficient testimony, that he is se-
cured in any goal in the United States, Louisiana, either of the Canadas or Nova-Scotia, so that he may be brought to trial: And they strongly recommend that every person would be vigilant to detect the villain, and to take particular notice of all strangers they may happen to meet with. All Printers in America, Europe, or the W. I. Indies, will subserve the cause of humanity by giving the foregoing, or the substance thereof, one or more in sections in their papers.
Burlington, County of Otsego, and State of New-York, Jan. 26, 1805. MERRICK CHAMBERLAIN, ELIPHAZ ALEXANDER, BROWN SMITH, EZRA S. DAY, GAD CHAPIN, Committee.
Just received by WILLIAM C. BAEN, No. 123, Thames-Street, A large assortment of India COTTONS, viz.
ONE Bale JALAPORE SANNAS, 1 Do. BAFTAS, 1 Do. MOW SANNAS, 1 Do. MAMOODIES, 1 Do. GURRAHS, Which will be sold, very low, for CASH. Newport, Feb. 20, 1805.
THOMAS VOAX, At his Refinery, No. 4. Overing's Wharf, HAS for sale, double and single refined loaf, lamp, and brown Sugar—Molasses & Syrup, Wholesale and retail. Newport, Feb. 20, 1805.
Just received and for sale at the Store of John A. Shaw, & Co. No. 80, Thames-Street, An elegant assortment of Ladies' and Children's BONNETS, from 75 to 2 1/2. Likewise, Straw WREATHS, at 50 Cents. Newport, Feb. 20, 1805.
John F. Townsend, & Co. HAVE just received, in addition to their former Assortment, a great variety of FALL & WINTER GOODS, All which will be disposed of on the lowest possible terms. Newport, Oct. 30.
French Town Catholic Seminary LOTTERY.
THE Public are respectfully informed that the above Lottery will positively commence drawing on Thursday, the 14th day of March ensuing, and will continue from day to day (Sundays excepted) until completed. And the subscribers hereby pledge themselves for the fulfillment thereof.
THOMAS FRY, PARDON TILLINGHAST, GEORGE CARD, Managers. East-Greenwich, Feb. 12, 1805.
Tickets, at Two Dollars 50 Cents, may be had of either of the Managers, or at this Office, if applied for soon.
John M. Mansfield, At his Shoe-Store No. 114, Thames-Street, HAS just received a few Doz. of Morocco CORK SOLE SHOES, made to lace.—He has also lately received a supply of Shoes of almost every description. Newport, Feb. 12, 1805.
Charles Coggeshall & Co.
HAVE just received an elegant assortment of almost all kinds of BOOTS & SHOES, viz. Men's fine Shoes, common and coarse do. Kid and Morocco Slippers, Misses do. Sattinet and Florentine with heels; all kinds of Boys & Children's Shoes—common & Suwarrow Boots. As many of the Boots and Shoes were manufactured in this town, it is hoped that they will meet with a speedy sale. Boots and Shoes made at the shortest notice by applying at the above Store.—Rips mended gratis.
They have also for sale, a large assortment of TRUNKS. N. B. Orders for TRUNKS, of any dimension, can be furnished at the above Store on the shortest notice. Newport, Nov. 22, 1804.
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street.
HAS just received one ton of red Clover Seed, and a quantity of Herds Grass, new and clean, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.
Also, One whole and complete share, in the Susquehannah purchase, about 5000 acres, in the State of Pennsylvania, and about 150 miles from the city of Philadelphia, recorded July 9, 1795, on the Company's Books at Tioga Point, in said State, and will be sold cheap for Cash, or West-India Goods.
Also, Four lots of Land on the Point, three of which, are situated on Elm-Street, and one on the Point-Bridge, running from street to street 210 feet in extent. Will be sold cheap for Cash or West-India Goods.
Said Douglass keeps a constant supply of Patent Chip for BONNETS—the newest and best kind, at the cheapest rate.
Just received, 2000 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, and will be sold cheap to those who purchase to sell again, and by doz. or single pound. Every Master of a vessel ought to have more or less on board, as they are good and handy, and will keep good in any climate—

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 15.  Counting of the electoral votes for PRESIDENT and VICE-PRESIDENT.
On Wednesday, agreeably to resolutions previously entered into by the two Houses of Congress, the Senate of the United States received in their Chamber the House of Representatives, for the purpose of opening and counting the returns and votes of the Electors of President & Vice-President.
About 12 o'clock the Senate took their seats; and immediately after the Speaker and members of the House of Representatives entered; the Speaker & Clerk occupying seats on the floor on the right of the President of the Senate, and the members of the House being seated in front.
Mr. Samuel Smith, teller on the part of the Senate, and Mr. Joseph Clay, and Mr. Roger Griswold, tellers on the part of the House, took their seats at a table placed in front of the chair, in the area between the Senate and House.
The Secretary of the Senate read the resolutions, above stated, of the two Houses.
The President (Mr. Burr) stated that pursuant to law there had been transmitted to him several packets, which, from the endorsements upon them, appeared to be the votes of the Electors of a President and Vice-President; that the returns forwarded by the mail, as well as the duplicates sent by special messengers, had been received by him in due time—You will now proceed, gentlemen, said he, to count the votes as the constitution and laws direct—adding that, perceiving no cause for preference in the order of opening the returns, he would pursue a geographical arrangement, beginning with the northern States.
The President then proceeded to break the seals of the respective returns, handing each return, and its accompanying duplicate, as the seals of each were broken, to the tellers thro' the Secretary; Mr. S. Smith reading aloud the returns, and the attestations of the appointment of the Electors, and Mr. J. Clay and Mr. R. Griswold comparing them with the duplicate return lying before them.
According to which enumeration, the following appeared to be the result.
   For President. For V. President. For President. For V. President.     N. Hampshire. 7 Thomas Jefferson Rufus King   Massachusetts, 19 19 George Clinton C. C. Pinckney   *Rhode-Island, 4 4   Connecticut, 9 9   Vermont, 6 6   New-York, 19 19   New-Jersey, 8 8   Pennsylvania, 20 20   Delaware, 3 3   Maryland, 9 9   Virginia, 24 24   N. Carolina, 14 14   S. Carolina, 10 10   †Georgia, 6 6   Tennessee, 5 5   Kentucky, 8 8   ‡Ohio, 3 3   162 14   162 14 162 14  
* In this return, after stating the whole number of votes given for Thomas Jefferson & George Clinton, each elector certifies distinctly his vote for Thomas Jefferson as President, and for George Clinton, as Vice-President.
† The return certifies the votes to have been given as stated in an enclosed paper.
‡ In this return, the votes are not certified to have been given by ballot, but agreeably to law.
After the returns had been all examined, without any objection having been made to receiving any of the votes, Mr. S. Smith, on behalf of the tellers, communicated to the President the foregoing result, which was read from the chair; when, the Vice-President said, upon this report it becomes my duty to declare, agreeably to the constitution, that THOMAS JEFFERSON is elected PRESIDENT of the United States, for the term of four years from the 3d day of March next, and that GEORGE CLINTON is elected VICE-PRESIDENT of the United States, for the term of four years from the 3d day of March next.
Previous to the above proceedings, a short debate arose in the Senate on the keeping the
doors open or shut during the counting of the votes. Mr. Wright submitted a motion for their being kept open, which, after some opposition, was agreed to.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 9. Pursuant to their sentences, Josiah Nettles , for the murder of John Cannon ; and Richard Dennis , jun. for the murder of James Shaw , were executed yesterday in this city.
We are informed, that four Dwelling houses and the Court-House, at Jacksonborough, were destroyed by Fire on Sunday morning last. We have not learned the particulars.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 16. The Southern Mail had not arrived last evening, at the closing of the Post-Office. A report is in circulation that the Stage carrying the Mail, was entirely lost on Thursday, in attempting to cross the Delaware, and that the passengers were all drowned. We hope we shall be able to contradict the above in our next.
CORONATION OF BONAPARTE. When his Majesty the Emperor approached the altar to be crowned, he took the imperial crown himself and placed it upon his head—It was a diadem of oak and laurel leaves in gold. His Majesty afterwards took the crown destined for the Empress, and after having decorated himself with it for a moment, he placed it upon the head of his august consort. The firmness, grandeur, and nobleness of her manner, drew from every quarter shouts of admiration and joy. The mixed dignity, grace and modesty remarked by every one in the demeanor of the Empress, in quitting the canopy under which she had been received at the entrance of Notre Dame, are the theme of general conversation.
NEWPORT, Thursday, Feb. 28, 1805.
We are happy to observe, that the subscription for building a Bridge at Howland's Ferry , continues to go on with spirit in this and the neighboring towns; while the laudable enterprise manifested by the citizens of Newport in particular, cannot fail of carrying so desirable and important an object into immediate operation. The benefits resulting to every individual from its completion, will, without the least doubt, be very great.
If the twelve Apostles with the Angel Gabriel at their head, were to form a court in this country for the trial of Judge Chase , or any other federal culprit, we firmly believe that the federalists would doubt the impartiality and question the judgment of even that holy tribunal. [ Pitts. Sun.
The insolence of the federalists in calling themselves the sole proprietors of all the virtue and talents of the country, serves only to make them ridiculous. [ Chron.
Fasting.—Thursday, the 4th of April next, is appointed as a day of Fasting and Prayer, throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The season.—On the 23d Jan. at Charleston, S. C. it was colder than it had been known for 20 years previous.—The mails have been obstructed in North-Carolina, by the overflowing of the rivers.
Wolf Hunt.—The severity of the winter has driven the wolves from the wilderness into the settlements. On the 25th Jan. a wolf came into Kingsborough, New York, a thick settled village. The people pursued him with pitchforks and clubs, and a great number of dogs. By cutting of his retreat to the woods, they so worried him, that, to escape the dogs, he leaped into Mr. Josiah Leonard's house, through a window, the sash of which happened to be shoved up. One of the dogs leaped through the window & seized the wolf, and the men with their pitchforks and clubs soon despatched him. Another wolf has been killed near Canandaigua, in the same State.
Bear.—On Saturday, the 16th inst. was discovered by the passengers
in the stage from New-York to New-Ark, at a small distance above the Hackensack Bridge, a Bear of an enormous size—a circumstance which seldom happens in a country so well populated as this, and is truly indicative of the intemperateness of the winter in our northern settlements.
A distressing accident happened at Utica, (N.Y.) on the 22d Jan. As Mr. Lemuel Geogre was walking one of the streets, with his face partly covered, in order to evade the storm, he was met by a sleigh, with no bells, the tongue of which struck him on his breast and instantly killed him.
The Senate have, we understand, rejected the treaty for extinguishing the Indian title to certain lands within the limits of the State of Georgia; twelve votes being given in its favor, and nineteen against it. The treaty provided for extinguishing the Indian title to a tract of land not exceeding two millions of acres, and for the payment by the United States, of two hundred thousand dollars, by the creation of an irredeemable stock to that amount, and the payment of a perpetual interest thereon of twelve thousand dollars. Nat. Intel.
Capt. Jappie, at New-York, from Nantz, informs that there is a famine in almost all parts of Spain—and that the plague or fever had reached Italy and several other parts up the Mediterranean.
A British squadron is off Cadiz, & that port considered in a state of blockade. Flour 22 dls. per bbl.
The frigate Essex had left Cadiz for Malaga; Commodore Barron was sick at Malaga.
The frigate John Adams, commodore Preble, may be expected soon, with dispatches.
Curracoa is closely blockaded by the British who turn away every American; Flour 20 dollars.
MARRIED.—At Jamestown, on Thursday evening last, Mr. GEORGE ARMSTRONG, jun. to Miss SALLY REMINGTON, daughter of John Remington, Esq. of that town.
At Portsmouth, on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. William Patten, Mr. COGGESMALL TAYLOR, of this town, to Miss RUTH SHEPHERD, daughter of the late Capt. Aaron Sheffield, of this town.
On the 18th inst. Mr. RAY CLARKE, of East-Greenwich, to Miss CELIA GREEN, of Warwick.
DIED.—At Rehoboth, on Tuesday the 5th inst. Mrs. DESIER BURR, wife of Mr. Nathaniel Burr, in the 58th year of her age; she has endured much sickness and bodily infirmity for a long time, with patience and resignation—she has left an affectionate husband and six children to lament the loss of an affectionate wife and tender parent. She was the daughter of Mr. Caleb Hazard of South-Kingstown. (R. I.) Her remains were interred on the Thursday following her decease, attended by a number of mourning relatives and friends, when a well adapted discourse was delivered by the Rev. Samuel Northup.
In this town, on the 20th inst. Mr. JOHN M'FAY, of Providence, in the 21st year of his age. His death was occasioned by a fall from mast-head on board of a vessel, but a few days before her arrival.
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, Feb. 27. ENTERED, From Sloop VICTORY, Luce, Rochester Do. SAMRAMIS, Slocum, New-York Ship UNION, Johnson, Isle of Bourbon Brig BETSEY, Arnold, Guadaloupe CLEARED, For Sloop POLLY, Norris, W. Indies.
JOHN STEVENS, TIN-PLATE WORKER,
HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has taken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mansfield, deceased, in Thames-Street, where may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest notice, and as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.—Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Feb. 27, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors to the last Will and Testament of John Hadwen, late of Newport, in the State of Rhode-Island, Merchant, deceased; have taken upon themselves that trust, and given bonds as the law directs:—And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said John Hadwen, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to ELIZABETH HADWEN, Exec'tx. BENJAMIN HADWEN, Exec'tr.
SAMUEL VINSON
INTENDING to remove from the House and Shop he now occupies in Thames-Street, and also to relinquish his present line of business, offers his whole stock in trade at a very small advance from first cost, consisting of the following articles, and many others too tedious to enumerate:—
   Broadcloths, Black & white Gauze,   Coatings, Black, white & colour'd   Flannels, Silk Gloves   Calimancoes, Black, white & colour'd   Durants, cotton do.   Ladies' & Gentlemen's Kid do.   black worsted Hose, Men's fine black cotton   Cotton & Silk do. Gloves,   Linens, Lead colour'd do.   6-4 & 4-4 black, white Beaver do.   & colour'd Cambries, Fashionable Ribbons,   White Jeans, Black and white Laces   Dimities, and Edgings,   Satins, Sewing Silk,   Black & colour'd Lute- White and colour'd   strings & Velvets, Thread,   White marking Can- Best Chappel Needles,   vass, Kid Shoes,   Yellow & green do. Children's morocco do.   Bonnet Satins, A number very hand-   Black and colour'd som Muffs & Tip-   Modos, Sarcenets, & pits at cost.   Crape, Fur trimmings, &c.  
Also, a small assortment of JEWELRY, consisting of elegant Brooches, Handkerchief Pins, Necklaces and Lockets, with many other Fancy Articles.
A few fashionable BONNETS received this day.
In addition to the above, are a few pieces of new and fashionable Mahogany Furniture.
Said VINSON thanks his friends and customers for past favors, and flatters himself they will find it for their advantage to call, as he intends selling at wholesale and retail.
Newport, Feb. 26, 1805.
For Sale,
THAT well known, beautiful FARM, belonging to the subscriber, lying about one mile from the town of Newport, containing one hundred acres, with a large, convenient, well finished Dwelling-House, Cheese-House, Cribb, Barn, Chaise-House, and other necessary buildings thereon; an excellent Orchard of engrafted and wilding fruit, which makes from 50 to 60 barrels of Cyder yearly—very well sheltered with large trees; and a beautiful Garden. It is unnecessary to describe the goodness of the soil, as it is well known to be equal if not superior to any on this Island, with one of the first privileges of manure from the Beach adjoining; a beautiful pond below the orchard, where fine perch and other fish are taken in great abundance, and in the season of it, the finest shooting of sea fowl of almost every description: The whole lying beautifully to the sun. The greatest part of said Farm being now in meadow land, that will average two tons of hay to the acre; the remainder suitable for barley, the ensuing season, being well manured the last year. An indisputable title will be given. For terms, apply to
NICHOLAS P. EASTON, on the premises.
Newport, Feb. 27, 1805.
For Sale,
A FARM, in Hopkinton, containing eighty-four acres, with a dwelling house and orchard thereon, now in the possession of Josiah Barber . An indisputable title will be given, and the terms of payment made easy. Apply to either of the subscribers.
CONSTANT TABER, JOHN L. BOSS, jun.
Newport, Feb. 27, 1805.
Sales at Auction.
THERE will be sold at Public Auction, on Saturday, the 23d day of March ensuing, at the dwelling house of Daniel Holloway , in North-Kingstown, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, a quantity of live stock, consisting of eight Cows, four Oxen, eight two year old Steers, four two year old Heifers, eight yearling Heifers, three Horses, forty Sheep, seven Hogs, a quantity of farming utensils, and some Hay.
A reasonable credit will be given, with approved Notes. DANIEL HOLLOWAY. North-Kingstown, Feb. 20, 1805.
To be Sold at Public Auction, On the 6th day of March next, on the premises,
ABOUT eight hundred acres of Land, with the buildings thereon lying in the towns of Richmond and Hopkinton, now occupied by Mr. Slater; being part of the estate of the late Col. George Irish.
NICHOLAS TAYLOR, JOHN IRISH.
Newport Feb. 25. 1805.
FOR SALE,
THE Sloop ANN & SARAH, fifteen months old, burthen eighty-six tons, completely fitted for a New-York Packet, with furniture.
Apply to BENJ. MARSHALL, Newport, Feb. 27, 1805.
FOR SALE,
ONE half of the Sloop ANN & SARAH, not two years old, burthen 86 tons, completely fitted for a New-York Packet, with furniture. Apply to ROBERT LAWTON, len. No. 17, Washington Square.
Newport, Feb. 27, 1805.

MY MOTHER.
WHO fed me from her gentle breast, And hush'd me in her arms to rest, And on my cheek sweet kisses prest? My Mother. When sleep forsook my open eye Who was it sang sweet lullaby, And rock'd me that I should not cry? My Mother. Who sat and watch'd my infant head When sleeping on my cradle bed, And tears of sweet affection shed? My Mother. When pain and sickness made me cry, Who gaz'd upon my heavy eye And wept for fear that I should die? My Mother. Who dress'd my doll in clothes so gay, And taught me pretty how to play, And minded all I'd got to say? My Mother. Who ran to help me when I fell, And would some pretty story tell, Or kiss the place to make it well? My Mother. Who taught my infant lips to pray, To love God's holy Book and Day, And walk in wisdom's pleasant way? My Mother. And can I ever cease to be Affectionate and kind to thee, Who was so very kind to me, My Mother? Ah! no—the thought I cannot bear, And if God please my life to spare, I hope I shall reward thy care, My Mother. When thou art feeble, old, and grey, My healthy arm shall be thy stay, And I will soothe thy pains away, My Mother. And when I see thee hang thy head, 'Twill be my turn to watch thy bed, And tears of sweet affection shed, My Mother. For God who lives above the skies, Would look with vengeance in his eyes, If I should ever dare despise My Mother.
LAST WEEK'S OMISSION. We perceive an error has crept into a number of respectable papers, respecting GEORGE CLINTON, jun. Esq. the gentleman who has lately been elected Member of Congress from the district of New-York. It is stated that he is the son of the late Governor Clinton and Vice-President elect of the United States—as this is not the case, we take the liberty of correcting it. Mr. Clinton is the son of Gen. James Clinton, of Orange county, brother to the late Governor Clinton. Editors of newspapers who have fallen into this error, may probably think it worth their while to correct it. Albany Reg.
BURLINGTON, (Ver.) Jan. 4. We learn by a gentleman from Willmshorough, N. Y. that the dwelling house of a Mr. Adams of that town was consumed by fire on Wednesday last, and that two small children, which were all he had, fell victims to the flames. Mr. and Mrs. Adams were absent. Mrs. Adams returned before night and found her house with all its contents in ashes.
A good substitute for COFFEE. Frugality, in domestic expences, is a virtue, which ought to be practised by the manager of every family; but more particularly, at this inclement season, when commerce stagnates in our ports, the mechanic is thrown out of employment and the necessaries of life at so high a price as to be obtained only with the greatest difficulty, and when the poor are precluded altogether from many of them. Every discovery, therefore, that has a tendency to ameliorate the condition of the poor and the labourer, and add to their comforts, is of value, and ought to obtain public sanction. The article, coffee, a few years back was looked upon as a luxury, but is now considered, from the great use made of it, as one of the necessaries of life. The price is now nearly double what it was in the year '93, & continues to rise; a substitute for coffee would, therefore, be a great desideratum to society—Many articles have been tried, but, not answering the purpose, have been relinquished. The potatoe is found to resemble coffee in taste, smell and colour more than any substitute that has been tried, few persons can distinguish one from the other; besides which it possesses other properties and circumstances which ought to recommend it to general use. It is one of our cheapest and most plentiful vegetables; besides its cheapness, it may be obtained in all places and in any quantity, nor are we dependent on foreign commerce for it. This substitute for coffee sits light on the stomach, is nourishing
and easy of digestion and does not irritate the nerves of weak persons or cause vigilance.
The following is the mode of preparing it:
Wash raw potatoes clean, cut them into small square pieces of about the size of an hazle nut, put them into a broad dish or pan, set them in a temperate stove, or in an oven after the bread is drawn, stir them frequently to prevent them from sticking together, in order that they may dry regularly: When they are perfectly dry, put them into a dry bag or box secure, and they will keep for any length of time.
When they are to be used they must be roasted in the same manner as coffee, and ground in a mill or reduced to powder in a mortar.
Small potatoes are as good as large ones—the potatoes generally considered of the worst kind, are better than the meal, and the skins & parings are best of all.
It is hoped none will prejudice this recommendation—a trial will confirm what may appear to some to be doubtful. [Aur.]
SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, Has for Sale on Commission, 20 pipes Gin, 10 hds. Jamaica Spirits, 8 hds. St. Croix Rum, 14 hds. brown Sugar, 12 hds. good retailing Molasses, 300 bush. old Corn, 200 quintals scale Fish, 50 barrels prime Beef, put up in the best manner for Shipping, 60 hds. New RUM, Cabin & Ship Bread, 100 barrels prime and mess Pork.—Also, Sundry dwelling houses, situated in different parts of this town; and a quantity of Sheep and Hogs for Shipping.—Likewise, Any quantity of Mahogany Furniture of the newest fashion on reasonable terms. Newport, Nov. 15th, 1804.
BOARDING HOUSE. THE subscriber hereby informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has removed to Wickford, and occupies that spacious and pleasantly situated House, the property of Mr. Oliver Spink, directly opposite to the dwelling house of Daniel E. Updike,—where he will receive Students for the Washington Academy to board, at One Dollar and Forty Cents per week, including lodging, washing, &c. He will also be pleased to accommodate Gentlemen and Ladies who may visit Wickford, with board, lodging, &c. on the most reasonable terms.—He will use his best endeavors to pay every necessary attention, and his utmost exertions to please, and every favor duly acknowledged by their obedient servant, WESTGATE WATSON. Wickford, (N. Kingstown) April 2, 1804.
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; Cloves; Cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; teas; coffee; cocoa shells; chocolate No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger preserves.—An assortment of Preserved Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, pea nuts; best Frontignac, Sherry, Tenneriffe and Malaga Wines; Sirup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, & Antigua Rum; best Spanish Segars; with an elegant assortment of Glass & Crockerware, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctual attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
BOOTS, SHOES & BUCKETS. THE subscriber takes this method to inform the Public in general and his friends in particular, that he carries on the Boot, Shoe, & Bucket-Making business, at his Shop two doors west of John Gardner's, Esq. in the Ferry Wharf Lane—where he is ready to attend to their calls, having procured the best of materials therefor. A good workman at the last mentioned branch of business, (if he calls soon) will find employ and good wages, by applying to JOSEPH DYRE. Newport, May 28, 1804.
HOUSE PAPER. JUST received, and for sale at this Office, a new & general assortment of elegant PAPER HANGINGS, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons having any demands against the estate of David Melvill, late of Newport, deceased, to present their accounts for settlement; and those who stand indebted, are desired to make immediate payment to D. MELVILL, Executor. Newport, Jan. 24th, 1805.
A new supply of PATENT CHIP FOR BONNETS.
THE subscriber having purchased of the Patentee the exclusive Right of making and vending the Patent Chip in and for the State of Rhode Island, hereby cautions and forbids any Person or Persons either making or vending said Chip for Bonnets, within said State of Rhode Island, on Penalty of the Law of the United States in such Case made and provided—unless they have been duly and previously authorized by the Subscriber for making or vending the same.
Twenty Dollars Reward will be given, by the Subscriber, to any Person who may discover, and produce satisfactory Proof, of any Person or Persons making or vending the aforesaid Chip within the State of Rhode Island.
JONATHAN NICHOLS. N. B. Messrs. CHARLES COGGS-SHALL and Co. being appointed Agents for vending said chip for the Town of Newport, will keep a constant Supply at their Store for Sale. Newport, Dec. 6, 1804.
RICHARD BARKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and former customers, that he has removed to the house of Mrs. LILLIBRIDGE, on the Parade, one door east of Mr. Charles Fiske's Apothecary Store, where he will continue to keep a private BOARDING-HOUSE. Two or three steady boarders may be accommodated as low as at any Boarding-House in Newport. Newport, Oct. 17, 1804.
THOMAS D. STALL, INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has opened a Grocery Store, in his house in Thames-Street, late the property of Joseph Rogers, where he offers for sale the following Goods at a very low price: Loaf, lump white, powdered and brown, Hyson, Young hyson, Souchong, hyson skin, and bohea, Sherry and Malaga, Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, W. India & Rum, N. England, Best Holland Geneva, M. Jaffa, Rice and Flour, Coffee, Boston Chocolate No. 1 and 2, Fresh box & cask Raisins, Cinnamon, Cassia, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs, Allspice, Ginger, Pepper, Cayenne, Mustard, Indigo, Starch, Alum, Copperas, Powder and Shot, New-York Soap, Mould & dip'd Candles, N. York Lady's twill & paper Tobacco, Lorrillard's best bladders, Cotton & wool Cards, A complete assortment of fishing Lines and hooks, deep sea lead Lines, clothes Lines and bed Cords, Brimstone, Wrapping and writing Paper, Thread, needles, pins, tapes, &c. &c. A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Glass Ware, With many other Articles too tedious to mention. Newport, April 19, 1804.
THOMAS D. STALL, INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has set to running a very handsome Coach, for the purpose of accommodating Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to ride for pleasure. They may be assured of riding remarkable easy, and with the greatest safety, as Mr. Samuel Place (who is well known as an able and experienced driver) will take charge of the carriage. It will always be ready to go to any place required, either for a short or long distance, by making reasonable application at the Store of the said Thomas D. Stall, in Thames-Street, where the books will be kept; and the first name entered will have the preference. The price will be as usual, according to the distance. Newport, May 30, 1804.
Washing Machine. THE subscribers having purchased the patent right for the counties of Newport & Bristol, for making, using, and vending to others to be used, a Machine for the purpose of washing clothes, fulling, scouring, and cleaning cloth, under the original patent right, which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel S. Dean, of the town of Beckman, in Dutchess county, State of New-York, on the 29th day of February, 1804. All persons are hereby forbid making, using, or vending said Machine, within the counties aforesaid, under the penalty of the Law, without the authority of us, or our agents, being first granted them. Any person may be accommodated, by calling on BENJAMIN PITMAN, jun. JOSHUA NICHOLS. N. B. Those who may wish to purchase the Patent right for the county of Bristol, will please to apply as above. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804.
Fowling Pieces. TWO Boxes English Fowling Pieces, just imported from London, for sale by WALTER CORNELL, No. 106, Thames-Street. N. B. A beautiful assortment of Brass Hand-Irons, just received. Newport, Jan. 17.
CHEAP GOODS. JOHN BOURS, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has purchased the whole stock of Goods, lately belonging to John Bours, jun. & Co. His assortment is excellent, and will be sold remarkably cheap, either by Wholesale or retail. He thanks his friends for past favors, and solicits a continuance of them. Newport, Dec. 12.
Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged. Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. Cash, & the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
BOOKS. W. R. WILDER, Has this day received a fresh supply; among others are the following. BONAPARTE and the French People—a new publication, price 2 Dolls. Graydon's Digest of the Laws of the United States, price 4 Dolls. 50 Cts. Spanish Dictionary, 2 vols. price 7 Dolls. 50 Cts. Do. Grammar, 1 vol. price 1 Dol. 75 Cts. Homer's Odyssey, 2 vols. price 1 Dol. 50 Cts. Jackson's Book-keeping, 1 vol. price 1 Dol. 50 Cts. French Spelling Books, price 50 Cts. Murray's LeCleur Francois, 1 vol. price 1 Dol. 25 Cts. Perrin's Exercises, French, price 1 Dol. Murray's Grammar, large, price 75 Cts. Do. do. small, price 25 Cts. Do. English Reader, price 87 1/2 Cts. Do. Sequel, price 1 Dol. Do. Introduction, price 62 1/2 Cts. With many other new and valuable publications, all of which will be sold as low as at any Book-Store in the United States. School BOOKS of every kind in use, at wholesale and retail, at prices not to be understood—Stationery, a complete assortment—Seamen's Books, Charts, Scales, Dividers, Quadrants, Mathematical Instruments, &c. as usual. Newport, Dec. 26. ** For sale by W. R. Wilder, 100 barrels North-Carolina Pork, in good order, at a low price, and six months credit.—Apply soon.—Also, about 5000 Hoops—for Cash or 60 days.
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. 700 dried & salted Hides, A few boxes of white and brown SUGAR, now landing at the Long Wharf.—Also, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigris,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
FOR SALE, SIXTY-TWO Shares in the stock of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804. N. B. As they are very desirous (for a particular reason) to dispose of the above mentioned stock—they therefore offer the same at first cost. N. SWEET, & Co. Newport, February 23. 177
SAIL-MAKING. THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Col. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER, 2d. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79 1/2
FOR SALE BY SIMEON MARTIN, 100 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, 1500 wt. Hart and Club Steel, 350 Boxes white & brown Havana Sugars, 3000 Bushels Liverpool Salt, 30 Boxes plain Glass ware, each containing 80 straws of half pint Tumblers, 10 pr. straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 wine Glasses, and 6 Salt Cellars. 40 12 bottle empty Gin Cases, 100 Bbs. Superfine Flour, 110 Bbs of good Shipping Herring. Newport, April 4. 83
BENEDICT SMITH Has for sale, T A R, By the 100 bbls. or less quantity. To be Sold by JOSEPH LYON, 150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch.
Wanted Immediately, A QUANTITY of Sheep or Lamb-Skins, dressed without oil, suitable for Book-binding, for which a generous price will be given. Apply at this Office.