The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1799-04-17 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. 16. ]
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 1799.
[ Vol. I. ]
Great Encouragement!
WANTED immediately, for the United States frigate GENERAL GREENE, Christopher R. Perry, commander, now fitting at Newport for a cruise with all possible speed, a number of able-bodied seamen and landmen. All young men disposed to serve their country, against the lawless depredations of its enemies, may have an opportunity, by applying to the rendezvous in this town. April 10.
State of Rhode-Island, &c. April 9th, 1799. THE Creditors of Colvill Dana, of Providence, in the county of Providence, merchant, are hereby notified to appear (if they shall think fit) at the General Assembly, to be holden at Newport on the 1st Wednesday of May 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. By order, SAMUEL EDDY, Secretary.
State of Rhode-Island, &c. April 9th, 1799. THE Creditors of Nathan Wilcox, of Providence, in the county of Providence, trader, are hereby notified to appear (if they shall think fit) at the General Assembly, to be holden at Newport, on the first Wednesday of May 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, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted. By order, SAMUEL EDDY, Secretary.
State of Rhode-Island, &c. April 9th, 1799. THE Creditors of Cyprian Sterry, of Providence, in the county of Providence, merchant, are hereby notified to appear (if they shall think fit) at the General Assembly, to be holden at Newport, on the first Wednesday of May next, then and there to shew cause (if any they may have) why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted. By order, SAMUEL EDDY, Secretary.
Medical Assistance gratis.
DR. F. CADETE, Vice-President of the Physical Faculty of Salamanca, in Spain, lately from North-Carolina, where he practiced eight months with the greatest success, as also in Europe and the West-Indies for many years, on persons labouring under diseases pronounced incurable by the most eminent Physicians, proposes to practise a few months here, and tenders his assistance to the citizens of Providence and its vicinity in the following complaints, which he cures to a certainty, viz. the gout, rheumatism, numbness, fits, deafness, films, gutta serena, palsy, gravel and stone, disorders of the spleen, asthma, dropsy, consumptions, spitting and puking of blood, sterility, all kinds of fevers, convulsions, cholics, contractions, cutaneous foulnesses, and the most inveterate venereal complaints, without mercury, all of them in a short time, with safety.
N. B. He will attend, prepare medicine, and deliver directions to his patients gratis, they furnishing medicine, which will be attended with a very inconsiderable expence. Enquire at Mr. EZEK ALDRICH's, where he may be consulted from 9 to 11, A. M. and from 2 to 4, P. M. None need apply but for the disorders above mentioned. April 5, 1799.
For Sale,
At the GOLDEN BEE-HIVE, A FEW Pipes of 4th and 5th proof genuine French Brandy Molasses per Hhd. Cocoa, Cast. Raisins Box Raisins of the best quality Bohea Tea in half chests Citron, Currants, Figs and Almonds 5 chests of Souhong Teas 4 Russia Feather Beds, with bolsters and Pilows Pilot Bread of the first Quality 10,000 Spanish Segars. April 3.
Rhode-Island District.
By order of the Hon. BENJAMIN BOURN, Esq; Judge of the District Court for the District of Rhode-Island. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, To all persons concerned, That a libel is filed in said Court by Jeremiah Olney, Esq; Collector for the District of Providence, against one bag of coffee, seized at said Providence, and alleged to have been imported into the United States contrary to law; and that trial will be had on said libel, at the District Court to be holden at Providence, within and for said District, on the second Tuesday of May next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. W. PECK, Marshal. April 3.
THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice, that he has taken upon himself the trust of administrator upon the estate of NATHAN TINGLEY, late of Attleborough, in the county of Bristol, deceased; and, as such, he requests all persons who have any demands upon the estate of said deceased, to bring in the same; and those who are indebted, to make immediate payment to ARAUNAH TINGLEY, Administrator. April 10.
William Blodget, jun.
No. 3, Cheapside, OFFERS for cash, at unexceptionable prices, a general assortment of India, English and Scotch GOODS (calculated for the present and advancing season) if applied for soon. Gentlemen's TRUXTON, bell and yeoman crown'd HATS, of superior qualities. —ALSO— For cash or short credit, on very favourable terms, 2,000 wt. of 1st quality Surinam Coffee 3 Hogsheads do. do. Sugar 8 Hogsheads of Havana Molasses 4 Hogsheads of excellent W. India Rum 20 Barrels of mels and prime Beef. April 3.
Isaac Boorom and Co.
20 Hds. of prime Georgia Tobacco 100 Barrels of Tar 70 ditto of Turpentine. April 3. (t.f.)
Final Notice.
THE Hon. Court of Probate having allowed the further time of six months, from the fourth day of December last, for closing the administration on the estate of the late Dr. EPHRAIM COMSTOCK; all persons interested are requested to avail themselves of this information, as no claim will be received or allowed after the expiration of that time. EDWARD DEXTER, Administrator. N. B. The administrator to the above estate takes this last and public method to acquaint all persons whom it may concern, that the unsettled notes, and all book accounts relative to said estate, will be lodged in the hands of George R. Burrill, Esq; as fast as the accounts can be drawn off, without any reserve, as he is determined to close the business by the above time. Said DEXTER also requests all persons who have unsettled accounts with him in his private business, to call and settle the same. April 3.
Examine your TEETH.
[In vain do you decorate the head, either to attract the attention of others, or to gratify the sight of your own eyes, unless you can at the same time display a handsome set of teeth. Lay aside their real use in mastication, and in the pronunciation of words, their beauty is a sufficient inducement to call your attention.]
I. GREENWOOD, Surgeon Dentist,
WHO has had the experience of 18 years practice, continues to perform every operation that will have a tendency to eradicate all diseases incident to the teeth and gums. He cleanses the teeth, and makes them white; substitutes artificial teeth, from a single tooth to a whole set, made of different substances, one of which will retain its colour, and cannot be distinguished from those that are natural. He ingrafts natural teeth to the remaining roots in the jaw, which, in many instances, will answer every purpose of the original ones. As fear of pain in the operation may prevent many from enjoying the advantages resulting from a good set of teeth, he assures the most timid, that there is seldom a case which will admit of complaint. N. B. He has for sale, genuine patent medicines, such as Lee's approved bilious pills, real Anderson's pills, common ditto, Toning-ton's balsam of life, Cundell's balsam of honey, Daffy's elixir salutis, British oil, Bateman's drops, Jesuit's drops, essence of peppermint, James' fever powders. —ALSO— Stomachic bitters, castor oil, oil of juniper, calomel, unguentum, mercurial pills, balsam capavi, salts, emetica, salves, court plaister, tooth-powder and brushes, smelling-bottles, syringes, &c. April 3.
For Sale,
THE FARM on which the subscriber lives, in Plainfield, in Connecticut. It lies near the centre of the town, on the stage road from Providence to Norwich, containing about 200 acres. The buildings are good, the land fertile and pleasant, and the situation very healthy. It will be sold all together or in lots, as may best suit the purchaser. He has also three very valuable JACK-ASSES for sale, raised from the Spanish breed in the country. ELISHA PERKINS. Plainfield, February 8, 1799. (t.b.c.)
LONDON, January 20. THE king of Sardinia has only been able to secure his personal safety by renouncing his sovereignty, and releasing his subjects from their oath of allegiance. This prince quitted Turin on the 9th ult. and repaired to Sardinia. The military proclamations of the commander in chief, Joubert, discover clearly the plan which has been formed by the French for gaining possession of Piedmont, and for revolutionizing that place, and are sufficient to prove to those whose minds are not tainted with the grossest prejudice, on which side the perfidy lies.
From the letters of the French general Championet, it appears that there have been five considerable engagements between the republican and Neapolitan armies, at Terni, Porto Fermo, Civita Castellana, Otricoli and Calvi, in all of which, as may be supposed, the French assert that they have had the advantage. The engagements at Civita Castellana and at Calvi, appear to have been the most important. The arrival of the Homburgh mails will no doubt enable us to contradict many of the statements which are made as to the loss of the Neapolitans, and we are the more disposed to think so, because we see that it is only one column which has been beaten, and that by the concentration of the French force. It is besides evident, that a great body of the army under the command of General Mack have not been engaged, and that in spite of the checks which his right wing may have received, he was yet in a condition to act offensively against the enemy. We may indeed be convinced, that while we have no other accounts than those of the French, it will be impossible for us to form any just idea of them, as these accounts are incomplete with respect to the details and the dates, and are besides of such a nature as to be entitled to little credit.
The march of the great part of the Austrian army in Italy, towards Verona, and that of the Bohemian troops towards Bavaria, strengthens our hopes of the intervention of the Emperor in this war, hitherto so unequal.
From the last accounts from Buonaparte, which are dated on the 19th of October, it appears that no material change had taken place in his situation. He was at times attacked by the Arabs, who were in a state of revolt, and by the inhabitants, in whose sentiments and opinions he does not seem to have wrought any change. The French papers attempt to prove that the independence of St. Domingo is not secure, and that Toussaint Louverture still remained faithful to the republic. Two proclamations however which have been published by him, shew that the republicans must renounce the empire of that island. January 23.
Every man who feels a generous indignation against the violence and injustice of the French, will commiserate the fate of the king of Naples. It was well known in this country, as well as at Naples, long before the Neapolitan troops marched into the Roman territories, that the Directory had determined to attack Naples, as well as to seize on the dominions of his Sardinian majesty, for the purpose of deriving from these conquests the means of carrying on another campaign, which their own exhausted country could not possibly supply. The question then is, whether under the certainty of being attacked a fortnight sooner or later, it was not more becoming the magnanimity of a great prince to seek for safety in the courage of his troops, inspired by his personal presence, as he hoped they would be, rather than wait the convenience of an enemy to attack him. We admire the resolution and firmness of the king of Naples, while we deplore his misfortunes. If blame attaches anywhere, it falls on the heads of those sovereigns whose apathy and indecision will lead them to experience a similar and more justly merited fate hereafter. We are sorry to say, that to the present moment we see no certain symptoms of combined operations on the continent to counteract the progress of French aggrandizement. January 30.
We have two very interesting letters from our correspondents on the situation of affairs in Dublin on Friday night, and also on what passed after the division in the house on that morning. And it is no small satisfaction to us to observe—that amidst all the heat and violence of party, every member of the house appears unanimous to support the government with their lives and fortunes against foreign and domestic traitors. Such a declaration certainly does honour to those who made it; and the publicity of it cannot fail to be of infinite service in keeping every traitorous faction in awe, which might wish to take advantage of the present moment, to throw the country into confusion.
February 2. Early this morning we received by express Paris journals to the 27th ult. which however do not contain a great deal that is very important.
There is a talk in different vehicles from Germany of the movement of troops, but it does not appear that the Emperor had entertained any serious design of succouring the unfortunate king of Naples, who, with his family and state, reached Palermo in the Vanguard, Lord Nelson's flag ship, on the 25th of December.
The Neapolitan army, according to the last advices in these papers, was still at Capua; but the French were under its walls, and the result of another engagement, if the Neapolitans stood one, was expected to be, that the army had dispersed, although in point of numbers they were still superior to the enemy. Under the discouraging circumstances, their Neapolitan majesties, the royal family, and about six hundred persons of the highest rank, were induced to seek for shelter on board our ships of war lying in the bay of Naples. The king and queen embarked on board the Vanguard, of 74 guns, commanded by Lord Nelson, who proposed to convey them to Palermo, in Sicily. It is not known what number of Neapolitan troops the king could collect to accompany him to Sicily; but if they are no better than those he has left behind, the French would be masters of Naples. It seems probable that every thing of value had been carried off from Naples on board the fleet.
The court of Berlin is stated to have taken some active measures for the reinforcement of its army, which was considered as indicative of hostile measures against France.
We yesterday stopped the press to insert a paragraph, stating the receipt of a French Journal, of the 22d ult. the only one then in town. Complete sets did not reach us till after midnight. We are concerned to state, on the authority of these journals, the death of Prince Frederick of Orange, a most amiable and promising young man.
On Saturday evening Lieut. Westen, of the navy, arrived at the admiralty with dispatches from Lord Nelson and Earl St. Vincent, which were brought to England in the Resolution lugger. We are much concerned to state, that he is the bearer of very unpleasant news!
The accounts that have lately been received through the Paris journals, respecting the losses sustained by the troops of his Neapolitan Majesty, are but too well confirmed by the advices received from Lord Nelson; which are dated about the 16th ult. According to these we learn, that after a series of continued disasters, which General Mack attributed to the cowardice and treachery of the Neapolitan troops, many of the officers of which are suspected to have been bribed by the enemy, he despaired of being able to protect the capital.
The next advices are expected to bring the news of the city of Naples, which ranks as the third in Europe for riches and population, having been delivered to the pillage of the French soldiery. After having laid the country under contribution till it can pay no more; after having emptied every store, and carried off every article of valuable furniture and pictures, the Directory will be willing to sell the naked soil to the first rogue that will treat for the purchase of it.
From the London Gazette, Jan. 27.
The king has been pleased to appoint Thomas Barclay, Esq; to be his Majesty's Consul General for the eastern states of America.
DUBLIN, Jan. 21.
Extract of a letter from London, Jan. 30. "The poor but gallant king of Naples' misfortunes will prove a great disappointment to many of the American adventurers up the Mediterranean, and also from this country. All the glorious victory of Lord Nelson's fleet knocked on the head by the pusillanimity of Germany and Russia."
L I O R N A, Dec. 20.
Two Tuscan tartans have arrived at this place from Alexandria in 35 days, the captains of which declare that all the French troops were in Cairo, excepting 3 or 4000 men which were in garrison at Alexandria; that two ships of the line and 7 frigates, the remainder of the vessels of the convoy, were in the old port. In the Tuscan vessels arrived 30 Frenchmen, the greater part officers, who were wounded in the naval combat at Aboukir. The news they bring is to the 5th of Nov. and is very favourable concerning the situation of the French troops. The Greek inhabitants in Cairo have formed a corps to serve with the republicans. In Alexandria there is a corps of Turkish cavalry, which Buonaparte allows to carry the Ottoman colours, as the French they say are not at war with the Grand Seignor, therefore they will not prevent the egress of the Sultan, from being hoisted in the port of Alexandria.

Foreign.
VIENNA, December 19.
BUONAPARTE'S EXPEDITION.
We may now communicate to the public the authentic reports of the Seraskier Ibrahim, Pacha of Damas, and of Murat Bey, with respect to the events which have taken place in Egypt, and of which mention has already been made.
The first of these reports, dated the 26th of October, contains the following details:
Buonaparte wished to impose a tax of ten piastres on every house in Cairo, to compel the inhabitants to wear the national cockade, and to ornament the doors of their houses with it. He had for these purposes convened, and had sent thither one of his principal generals with a suit of sixty persons.
While this general attempted to convince the people of the propriety of these measures, a common man, a native of Barbary, shot him with a pistol, and all his retinue were massacred. The populace then massacred all the French in the houses and streets, and set fire to the buildings in which they took refuge and defended themselves. About 500 Frenchmen, who were assembled at Azab Kerbello, were attacked and cut to pieces.
At the same time, Aga Mustapha, Kija of Aboukir, the ci-devant Pacha of Cairo, collected all the Turks, and put himself at their head, with all the Sheiks and the Ulemas. The castle was forced, two other generals under Buonaparte were killed in the engagement, the garrison was put to the sword, and all the artillery, &c. fell into the hands of the Turks. Buonaparte, who had retired to Boulack, attempted by his usual artifices to repair this disaster. He proposed conciliatory terms, and subscribed to the offences which had been committed; but the only answer made to this conduct by the Mussulmen, was a discharge of artillery from the castle.
The city is in expectation that the Ottoman army will arrive before the enemies shall have it in their power to assemble their force.
Murat Bey expresses himself in nearly the following terms with respect to the action in which he was engaged with general Delfaix.
I was intrenched near the bridge of Pharon, some leagues from Cairo, and my project was to straiten the French more and more, and to intercept their provisions.—But being informed by my scouts that 12,000 infidels had embarked, and drew near with four vessels laden with arms and ammunition, I advanced to meet them with my cavalry, by re-ascending the Nile.
I fell in with the enemy and fought them the whole day. The next day we renewed the fight, and continued it for six successive days. The infidels at length succeeded in landing with their artillery, and formed 3 intrenched camps. Our cavalry, confiding in the assistance of the Prophet, attacked them again, and 1000 of them were made to bite the dust. I proceeded to the defiles of Tajun Raft, with a view of collecting my infantry, and getting the wounded taken care of. The infidels are very much weakened and dispersed. It cannot be doubted that they must, with the protection of the Almighty, be shortly annihilated.
American Occurrences.
PITTSBURGH, March 30.
On Monday last the United States galley Senator Ross was launched at this place; she carries a 24 pounder in her bow, and swivels on her quarter deck; her timbers are sound and well seasoned, and the workmanship substantial and elegant. When afloat in the Alleghany she fired a salute, which was immediately returned from Fort-Layette. The launch was effected handsomely, and without difficulty or accident.
PHILADELPHIA, April 4.
Four City troops, and two troops of United States Volunteer Cavalry, under the command of Brigadier General Macpherson, this morning marched from this city, on their way to Northampton, the theatre of insurrection. Yesterday morning, Captain Elliot's corps of Engineers left this city, on the same route.
A prediction that the state of Pennsylvania will in a short time become a fief of the French republic, would not now be more in the teeth of probability, than a prophecy of its present condition would have been fifty years since.—From the most simple, pure and unaffected society, from a community not surpassed even by the fabled Arcadia, it seems rapidly becoming a mere nest of Paxton Boys . If ever we again recover a state of repose, it would not be astonishing to behold a revival of the code of Charondas, one of whose institutions was, that every fellow who proposed a change, should lose his head.
NEW-YORK, April 6.
A gentleman passenger in the ship Adams , in 47 days from Cadiz, informs, that the king of Naples was on board the Vanguard , Admiral Nelson's ship going to Palermo.—That the Spaniards were under the greatest apprehensions, of a visit at Cadiz from the British.—In fact, that the government had received positive accounts that they intended to bombard that place.—There were 17 sail of the line (British) off Cadiz, which were to be reinforced.—The Spaniards were fortifying Cadiz, and had increased the number of their gun boats to 130.—A French frigate had sailed from thence for the West-Indies with a valuable cargo—145,000 dollars in specie. Our informant adds, that peace had not been finally ratified between Germany and France.
The gentleman above mentioned has obligingly promised us a file of Spanish papers. We shall lay before our readers any thing of importance that they may contain.
For the PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
To the FREEMEN of PROVIDENCE.
THIS day the freemen are called upon to exercise their most important privilege. Dissatisfied as many citizens have long been with the state of the representation of the people, they have not till now had a fair prospect of a satisfactory alteration in the Upper House. The new candidates are worthy of the confidence of their constituents. Judge BROWN, for morality, integrity and federalism, supports a character unblemished. Mr. GREENE, the son of the late gallant Col. Christopher, has approved himself a firm and independent legislator and magistrate. Of Mr. CLARK, it would be unbecoming to speak to those who have so long and intimately known him. His uprightness, affability and talents, have secured him the esteem of his fellow-citizens. His election will bring nearer to a balance a most unequal representation. There cannot be the least doubt, but that a general and almost unanimous vote will this day manifest the respect of the people of this town for worth, talents and virtue. The citizens are requested to attend early, and universally, to vote their opinion. They will be in the exercise of an important right. Let them lay their hands on their hearts, and declare for the best men.
AN ELECTOR. Providence, April 17, 1799.
The Journal.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17.
The summer establishment of the mails being about to take place, no western mail was received yesterday; which we hope will be a sufficient apology for the dearth of late news in this day's paper.
Last evening a numerous meeting of freemen assembled at the coffee-house, and unanimously declared their approbation of the proposed alterations in the Senate of this State, and their determination to support the same by their votes.
The recruiting service for the United States Frigate General Greene, goes on rapidly in this town. A number of hearty fellows have already enlisted.
The sum of 100,000 dollars has been subscribed at Portland (Maine) for the establishment of a Bank in that town.
Cadwalader Colden, in his History of the Five Nations, relates, that Therout , a noted Indian chief, having had the Passion of our Saviour explained to him by a French priest at Montreal, cried out, "Oh! had I been there, I would have revenged his death, and brought away their scalps."
From Cobbett's Gazette . His Britannic majesty's ship of war the Camilla , of 20 guns, is arrived in the Delaware, and came up last night as far as Chester.
On board of this vessel is some general Maitland, who, it is supposed, will soon proceed to the island of St. Domingo. I think it by no means improbable, that the General may have touched here on his way in order to make some arrangements respecting the trade between the United States and that extensive and fruitful island. If this should be the case, we may hope once more to see American produce rise in value, and which is of full as much importance, we may hope to see those necessary articles sugar and coffee , once more fell at a price that will admit the poor to a participation of them.
UNION WITH IRELAND.
The projected union with Ireland had met with great opposition in the Irish parliament. It was touched upon in the speech of the Lord Lieutenant, was approved of in the address of the lords, but was not approved of in that of the commons, where there appears to have been a majority of 15 against it. The minister, however, with that firmness, that unconquerable perseverance, which has ever characterized his conduct, seems to have resolved, not only that the project shall not be abandoned, but that it shall succeed. This his resolution he has clearly expressed in a speech made in the house of commons since the address of the Irish Parliament; and I hope for the happiness of both Britain and Ireland, that it will be adhered to.
THE EMPEROR.
It was believed in England that the Emperor had concluded a peace with France; but there were no certain accounts of it.
GREAT-BRITAIN.
This rampart of civil society becomes every day more and more an object of admiration. The minister's new plan of taxation has received the entire approbation of the people, who are united heart and hand, in the great cause of true liberty and religion. The opposition has dwindled down to nothing. The opposition to government are now become objects of commiseration rather than resentment. Nothing can be more pleasing than to see these men fall without any exertion of power against them. It has been by the operation of what Mr. Reeves calls "the quiet Good Sense," the characteristic of Englishmen, that this formidable French faction has been crushed, and that all its schemes have been frustrated.
A FACT.
A gentleman in the state of N. York, having a sick child, was advised to dip him in cold water, which he accordingly put in practice. It was his custom to take the child each morning, carry him to the river, and there dip him. This his dog observing for two or three mornings, concluded he would
have a hand in this dipping match; therefore, when the man took his child, the dog took the cat, which he carried to the water, and dipped the same as he had seen his master the child. The child soon recovered; the father ceased the dipping; but the dog continued each morning lugging the cat to the water, till the grew too crafty to be caught by him.
N. J. paper.
From the Virginia Herald.
A question for Natural Philosophers to solve. From what cause is it, that a key, suspended in a tumbler or wine glass, by a thread twisted at one end round the finger, shall vibrate until it strikes on the side of the glass the hour of the day or night, and then ceases to vibrate? I have seen the experiment made sundry times, both in the night and day, and it never failed telling the nearest hour. And why is it, that the same key, tied to a stick, and suspended in the same manner, shall not vibrate at all? It will appear more extraordinary, when it is considered, that the division of time into twice twelve hours, is an arbitrary division.
(CIRCULAR.)
From the Secretary of War, to the officers appointed during the last session of Congress to the additional army.
War Department, 1st of April, 1799.
SIR,
Major-General Hamilton being charged with the recruiting service, you will hold yourself in readiness to obey such orders or instructions relative thereto as may be transmitted to you directly from him, or through your commanding officer.
The materials for the appointment of officers to be drawn from North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia, being yet incomplete, no final arrangements can be made respecting relative rank; it has therefore been thought advisable to postpone any partial issue of commissions, until the officers from those states shall be appointed.
Your pay and emoluments will commence from the date of your letter of acceptance.
I have the honour to be, with much respect, your obedient servant,
JAMES M'HENRY, NEW-YORK, April 9.
ANOTHER NAVAL EXPLOIT.
By Capt. Doak, of the schooner Industry , 16 days from St. Kitts, we are informed that a French letter-of-marque schooner, of 6 guns, had arrived there, prize to the frigate l'Infurgente , said to be valued at £10,000.—Capt. Doak was on board of the prize.
NORWICH, April 10.
Yesterday arrived the Lady Washington packet, Capt. Leffer, in a short passage from New-York. A gentleman passenger informs, that handbills were in circulation in that city, announcing, That the Constitution frigate, of 44 guns, commanded by Capt. Nicholson, had taken a French national ship of 50 guns, after an obstinate and bloody engagement of six hours.
PORTLAND (Maine) April 8.
Capt. Smith, who arrived yesterday from Cadiz, brings a confirmation that the Dey of Algiers has declared war against France.
Lord St. Vincents was not off Cadiz when Capt. Smith failed. An English brig was cruising off there.
From the Philadelphia Daily Advertiser. NEW PHILADELPHIA.
The Proprietors of the high ground in the neighbourhood of this city, known by the name of Springerbury Manor (bounded on the west by the river Schuylkill, on the east, by Fourth-street from Schuylkill; on the north by Francis' lane, and on the south by Callowhill-street) have agreed to appropriate it for the purpose of building a new city as a summer retreat.
The plan, in two sections, may be seen at the Coffee-house. The main street, 100 feet wide, runs nearly east and west along the top of the ridge, striking Schuylkill a little above the upper ferry, where nature has placed everlasting abutments, and stone in abundance to form a permanent bridge of one arch, that cannot be approached by ice or floods.
A street of 66 feet wide is laid out on each side of, and parallel to the main street. These are crossed by five new streets at right angles, and by the continuation of Front, Second, Third and Fourth streets from Schuylkill.
The situation is high, airy and healthy, and commands an extensive prospect. The water is good. The canal runs obliquely through it.
It is just a sufficient distance from the Delaware for a pleasant walk, to give an appetite to dinner, after the business of the day is over.
THE Editor of this paper being appointed printer of the laws of the United States, for this term, hopes the form in which they are done, will meet the approbation of his patrons, and prove an inducement for a handsome addition to his present number.
The following extract of a letter to the Editor from the Secretary of State, will sufficiently explain his motive in adopting this mode of publishing the laws:
"To render the publication in the news-papers more useful, by providing for the preservation of the laws, in a convenient form, I have determined on the mode which the inclosed paper exhibits. By devoting one half sheet weekly to the publication of the laws, disposed in octavo pages, each of your subscribers will, with the current news, receive a complete copy of the laws of the United States, in a form to be folded in a pamphlet, unmixed with any other matter, by their separating the half sheets of the laws from the other half sheets of your news-papers."
To preserve the original intention of the Providence Journal, by making it a "useful and entertaining compendium of news, politics and literature," a supplement will be given whenever a press of interesting intelligence shall seem to require it.
MARRIED.
In this town, by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. SAMUEL OLNEY, to Miss POLLY CALLENDER, daughter of the late Mr. Elias Calender.
At Gloucester, Mr. WILLIAM TOURTELOT, to Miss LYDIA EDDY, both of that town. DIED.
At Somerset, Mr. SILAS CLARK, aged 63 years.
At Warren, Mrs. REBECCA READ, aged 63 years.
At Norway (Mohawk river) Miss Lydia Bowen, daughter of Mr. Benjamin Bowen, formerly of this town.
In this town, Miss CHARLOTTE DAGGETT, Daughter of Mr. Abner Daggett.
PORT OF PROVIDENCE.
ENTERED.
Sloop George, Graves, Richmond; sloop Friendship, Godfrey, New-York; sloop Hancock, Crapon, New-York; schooner Jerusha, Turner, St. Christopher's.
CLEARED.
Brig Hermes, Earle, Charleston; sloop Carolina, Allen, ditto; sloop George, Howland, New-Bedford; sloop Clementina, Young, St. Thomas; sloop Rebecca, Hicks, Warren; schooner Rising Sun, Hallet, Hartford; ship Minerva, Page, Charleston; sloop Cordelia, Anthony, New-York; snow Susan, Arming-ton, Havanna.
Capt. Turner, of the schooner Jerusha, arrived on Monday last, 15 days since, off George's Bank, saw a brig dismasted, and went along side of her. She proved to be the Abigail, of New-York, which failed in company with Capt. Turner, and was ballasted with rum and raisins. There was no person on board; her bowsprit was standing, and her anchors on the bows. Owing to his having a sick crew, Capt. T. did not go on board of her.
BOSTON, April 14.
This day arrived, brig George & Harriet, Capt. Walker, from Martinique, via St. Kitts, 24 days, failed with convoy. Spoke a schr. bound to Portland, 4 days since, who informed that 5 of the St. Kitts fleet was taken soon after leaving convoy, in lat. 31, by a French privateer.
For VIRGINIA & MARYLAND, THE schooner ZERVIAH, will sail in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to BUTLER & WHEATON;
Who have for Sale,
Fresh superfine Flour, Ship Bread, Russia and Swedish IRON, Feather BEDS, MOLASSES, New-England RUM, NAILS of various sizes, Spermaceti CANDLES, ANCHORS, CORDAGE assorted, BEEF, STONE LIME, &c. Also,
3, 4 and 6 pound Cannon, of a superior quality; Bar and round SHOT.
April 17.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE subscribers inform the public they have entered into co-partnership under the firm of
John Mason & Sons.
They will to contract with some person for three hundred cords of stone, to build a wharf, and with a person to lay them; also to fill a wharf 170 by 34 feet.
Any person wishing to undertake, will please to apply at their store, west side of the bridge, where they offer for sale, four Puncheons of excellent flavoured ANTIGUA RUM, very low for cash or produce.
JOHN MASON, JAMES B. MASON, AMASA MASON.
April 17.
LOST,
A GOLD BROACH, set round with large Pearls, with hair work, inclosed by a crystal. Any person finding the same, who will deliver it to the subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded, and no questions asked. ESEK ALDRICH.
April 17.
TAKE NOTICE.
ALL those who are indebted to the subscriber, are requested to call and settle with him; otherwise, should they neglect this notice, he will be under the necessity of lodging their notes and accounts with an attorney, to be sued, without distinction, at the May court. JAMES ABORN, jun.
He has for Sale, as usual, All kinds of LUMBER, at wholesale and retail. April 17.
TO LET,
A HOUSE suitable for a small family with a shop in front; together with a lot for a garden; near to Col. Joseph Hoyles'—For particulars, enquire of JAMES RHODES. April 17.
To be Sold, at public Vendue, At the late Dwelling-House of Rufus Harris, late of Smithfield, deceased, on Saturday the 20th of April inst. at one o'clock, P. M.
ONE Yoke of large Oxen, and one Horse, in good Order; also a variety of other valuable Property. Conditions to be made known at the Time and Place of Sale.
WILLIAM HARRIS, Auctioneer. N. B. To be sold, at the same Time and place, some live Stock, farming Utensils, and a variety of other valuable Articles, being the Property of Jesse Harris.
Smithfield, April 12, 1799. [The above Vendue was advertised in the last Gazette to be on the 27th, through mistake.]