Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-01-26 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the States, and of the Laws of the United States,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
Boarding-House.
THE Subscriber informs his friends and the Public that he has lately opened a House of Entertainment, opposite the Store of Henry Moore & Co. on the Ferry Wharf.
HENRY POTTER, jun.
N. B. Various articles in the Grocery line, may be had as above.
Newport, Jan. 12, 1804.
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, have appointed the subscribers to receive, and examine the claims, as Commissioners to the estate of Joshua Kinyon, late of Westerly deceased.
THOMAS HOXIE, } Commis-
THOMAS NOYES, } sioners.
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
MARY KINYON,
ISRAEL CHAPMAN,
SHUBEL PALMER,
AMOS CROSS, } Administrators.
Westerly, Oct. 20, 1803.
159-6m
FARM FOR SALE.
THE subscriber has for sale, a Farm (on the backside, so called) in South-Kington, situate on the post road that runs through said Town.
JONATHAN PERRY.
South-Kington, Jan. 10th, 1804.
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other
GOODS.—Also,
6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash.
He has just received, and offers for sale, 500 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, very cheap.
And One Ton first quality of clean FLAX.
Cash given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
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Wm. C. Baen, & Co.
BEG leave to inform their Friends and the Public, that they are about to dissolve their connexion in Trade, and offer for sale their stock, which will positively be sold at the original cost.
CHEAP-SIDE, Newport, Jan. 18.
Doctor Gustavus Baylies,
IN addition to his former assortment of Medicines, has just received (consigned to him by a wholesale vendor to a number of Patentees) the following patent Medicines, for sale, on the lowest terms, viz.
Lee's genuine Windham Biliou Pills :
Doctor Rawson's genuine Anti-Biliou & Stomachic Bitters :
Doctor Rawson's genuine Itch, or Beautifying Ointment :
Doctor Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops, for consumptions, asthma, spitting of blood, shortness of breath, and every other species of disease; to which that organ of life, the lungs, is perpetually exposed.
Doctor Nott's Worm Destroying Powders, or a sovereign Medicine for the destruction of every species of Worms which infest the human body.
Thomson's Aromatic Tooth Paste for the Teeth and Scurvey in the Gum's : and
Hinkley's Infallible Remedy for the Hemorrhoids, or Piles.
Doctor Baylies, availing himself of this opportunity to tender his thanks to his friends, for the confidence they have hitherto reposed in him as Practitioner of Physic and Surgery, begs leave to assure the public, that the various branches of the medical profession continue to occupy his attention.
Bristol, Jan. 16, 1804.
72 3m
State of Rhode-Island, &c. &c. Jan. 16th, 1804.
THE Creditors of John Banister, jun. of Newport, are hereby notified to appear, if they think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Providence on the fourth Monday of February next, there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an Act passed June, A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted.
B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
WHEREAS a commission of Bankruptcy,
under the hand and seal of the Hon. DAVID LEONARD BARNES, Judge of the District Court for the Rhode-Island District, has been awarded and issued against Cyprian Sterry, of Providence, in said District, Merchant; and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said commission named, on the twenty third day of January inst. and on the eighth and twenty-third days of February next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon of each day, at Annin-don's Golden Ball Inn, in said Providence, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects:—When and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts; and at the second meeting, to choose an Assignee or Assignees; and at the last meeting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination. All persons indebted to said Bankrupt, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the commissioners shall appoint.
By order of the Commissioners,
SAMUEL W. BRIDGHAM, Clerk.
Providence, Jan. 11th, 1804.
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WE the subscribers, having been appointed
by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Tiverton, to receive and examine the claims of creditors to the estate of Robert Mosher, late of Tiverton, Yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent:—Do hereby give notice, that six months from the second day of this instant, are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall attend that service, at the dwelling-house of Obadiah Mosher, in said Tiverton, on the last Thursday in the month of February, April, and June next ensuing, from one to five o'clock, P. M.
REDFORD DENNIS, } Commis-
PHILIP SISSON, } sioners.
Tiverton, Jan. 17, 1804.
172
All persons indebted to said Estate, are desired to make immediate payment to
JOHN MOSHER (of Westport) Executor.
WANTED.
A N active Boy, about 12 or 13 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hair-Dresser's business. One from the country will be preferred.—Enquire at this Office.
Newport, Jan. 4, 1804.
70
A Good Bargain.
FOR sale by the subscriber, a convenient Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated in Newport.—It will be sold very low for CASH—or on a reasonable credit.
HENRY HOWLAND.
November 3d, 1803.
161
SENATOR TRACY—AND
The Cloven Foot of Federalism!
From the HARTFORD MERCURY.
To THE FREEMEN OF CONNECTICUT.
Fellow Citizens,
IT appears by Mr. Griswold's own declarations
published in the Mercury of last week, that
Mr. Tracy's interview with him was not re-
quested by Mr. Tracy. I feel great alacrity in
correcting the mistake, it is a circumstance, of
little or no importance as it respects the main
question before the public. I have already ob-
served that every thing which I stated relative to
the interview, except the substance of Tra-
cy's remarks, was stated from Memory—that
with regard to the substance of the conver-
sation I had stated that from minutes taken at the time
I received the information. Mr. Griswold
seems after the conversation was over, did on
reflection, consider it as having been particu-
larly intended, and previously planned by Mr.
Tracy. At least so I now understand him; and
it is probable that this idea, not so distinctly
expressed, as at present, or perhaps heard with
less attention, as being a circumstance of little
moment, impressed my mind as a declaration
that the interview was requested by Mr. Tracy.
And indeed as it respects any question that the
public are to decide, I see not how it is to be
effected whether Tracy requested, or only design-
ed and sought for the interview. The advantages
of this conversation however, be they what
they may, belong fairly to Mr. Tracy. You
will understand then Fellow-Citizens, that the
conversation took place, as has been constantly
stated, at the house of Parson Champion—that
it was not five or six, but more than eight years
ago—that Dr. Sheldon was present during part
of the conversation, and as will appear in the se-
quel, that part of it which he did hear, he was
at the time able to comprehend—and you will
also understand that the interview was not solic-
ited by Mr. Tracy.
Mr. Griswold, in his statement above-
mentioned, informs the public that minutes
of the conversation taken at the period it took
place, are contained in what he calls a memoir.
He observes also that with respect to the sub-
stance of the conversation as stated by me, it is
generally correct, though expressed somewhat
differently from the memoir—and that my state-
ment varies in some respects from the precise
ideas communicated by Mr. Tracy. I did en-
deavor to convey the ideas precisely as I received
them, without pretending however, to cloathe
them in the same language in which I received
them. It will perhaps inevitably happen that
in the course of a lengthy and multifarious com-
munication there will be in some respects, shades
of difference between the ideas of the speaker, as
he means to convey them, and those impressed on
the mind of the hearer. Mr. Griswold has been
so obliging as to entrust me with his Memoir, and
that the public may be enabled to judge whether
I have been unjust to Mr. Tracy in my state-
ment of the conversation, and wherein consists
this difference of which Mr. Griswold speaks, I
now communicate the conversation in Mr. Gris-
wold's own words:—
"After flattering me for a Sermon he had
heard me preach on the divine government of
the world, he took occasion to open to me his
ideas on civil government, and suggested a sys-
tem of policy, scheme or plan which he laid
was well understood and settled with many of
the leading men in our government; particu-
larly in the New-England States, and some at
the southward, and which was determined to
be brought about in this country. He observed
that there was something in it very clever for the
clergy. The substance was as follows:
"That the people of this country enjoy
too much liberty, and by far too much equality.
He described how they are owners of the soil they
till, each man being a little lord of his possessions:
all generally about equal in property—not ob-
liged to toil very hard, having somewhat to spare
of their earnings over & above a bare subsist-
ence, and having leisure to attend to many idle
objects, &c. He applied this description particu-
larly to Connecticut, and New-England, &
spoke of it as being a condition of society highly
prized by the people, though in his opin
they greatly mistook their own happiness."
"That so long as this condition continues
government must forever be weak and good for
little or nothing, continually exposed to opposi-
tion, hindrances, turmoils, insurrections, and an
overthrow. For beside the natural spirit of
pride and insubmission, inseparable from people
of such habits and such circumstances, they are
able to lay out their earnings in buying Newspa-
pers, Books, &c. and having leisure to read, they
of course become mighty politicians, acquainted
beforehand with all that ought to be done by
government, and with all that ought not to be
done, are ready to pronounce what is done right
and what wrong—and so will condemn public
measures which happen not to comport exactly
with their great knowledge, or which cross their
present interests, and will not suffer them to be
carried into execution. You know, said he,
that every man in Connecticut is a politician,
and knows more than those he sends to Congress.
He had much to say upon the inconveniences
and dangers of such a state of things; and be-
stowed not a little ridicule upon the boasted
liberty and equality of the New-Englanders, for
the preservation of which they so strenuously
contended in the revolution. Classing it all with
French Liberty, he condemned the whole deci-
dedly, (tho' French Liberty was not then unpop-
ular in this country.) In speaking on this sub-
ject, one of his observations was, that the Tree of

debate continued till one or two o'clock at night, when he left me without being at all nearer together in sentiments."
Here then, fellow-citizen, you have the conversation as it was recorded by me, at the time when it was recent and fresh in memory. My former statement, in some respect vary from this, but whether the variance was in favor or against Mr. T. is submitted to your judgment.
The conversation as now stated, Mr. Griswold solemnly declares did take place. This is denied by Nathan's two Gentlemen, Dr. Sheldon and Betsy Champion. With regard to the latter, enough has perhaps been laid to convince most of you, fellow-citizens, that her name ought to be struck out of the list of Gentlemen , as it has for thirty years been erased from the list of Ladies . In short, it is unquestionably true that where she is known her testimony would not decide the property of a straw; and if it could be necessary to make further answer to such testimony, of such a woman, it can now be proved that since subscribing the certificate that has been published, she has declared that it was with great reluctance she did it, as she recollected nothing particular about the conversation, that she was told that it was a duty she owed her God to say something, and that it probably would not be published, and she really hoped it would not. The danger is, fellow-citizens, that to honest, uncorrupted men, such as most of you are, that a transaction like this will appear impossible; you will be apt to reject all evidence that goes to prove men who call themselves respectable, and whom you have been in the habit of considering as such, capable of such transcendent depravity. What! apply to a drunken brute, and urge her in the name of the Most High, to bear witness to a downright palpable falsehood!! Is this possible? Yes, this is possible. It will be recollected that in my last number I intimated that the certificate of Sheldon and Betsy Champion was written and prepared by Nathan. I now repeat the charge, and challenge either Nathan or Hudson and Goodwin to contradict it. Betsy Champion's testimony may be laid out of the question, especially as it has been understood that she has at all times stood ready to do any thing to gratify Mr. Tracy. With regard to Dr. Sheldon, the following certificates will show how he formerly understood what he heard of the conversation; and of course, what credit is due to his certificate. The character of Esq. Prindle is extensively known. I think I shall not be contradicted when I say that his integrity is undoubted, and that he is not like Dr. Sheldon, noted for a treacherous memory. His certificate explains the reason why Sheldon unbosomed himself to him. Of Sheldon's answer to Mr. Griswold's letter I have heard nothing more than is stated by Esq. Prindle—if an answer was ever made, probably Dr. Sheldon will publish it. The Messrs. Grants are, as I am informed, very reputable men, of fair characters.
I, MARK PRINDLE, of the Town and County of Litchfield, do certify, That in the month of July, 1795, I employed Doctor Daniel Sheldon, of Litchfield, as a Physician, to attend my son, who was at that time ill, and of which illness he died—It was on a Sunday morning he came—He tarried with me the whole day, (at which time I resided at Harwington) and after he had attended to his Patient, he immediately broached the subject of Politics:—To make my certificate more intelligible, I premise, that I was a Tory (so called) in the Revolutionary war—I was also at this period a staunch Federalist (so far as federalism was at that time known and understood)—Dr. Sheldon being well acquainted with these facts, he freely unbosomed himself to me on the subject of government. He said that the Old Tories who were such upon PRINCIPLE, were the best men for us at the present day, as their sentiments generally formed the best and safest mode of administration.—Doctor Sheldon very soon mentioned to me that Parson Griswold, the last Spring, being the Spring of 1795, preached at Litchfield, and after meeting he went to Parson Champion's, and in the evening he, Sheldon, called on him, and pretty soon after, General Tracy, he said, also came to Parson Champion's, and there held a very lengthy political conversation with Parson Griswold. Dr. Sheldon, at that time, related to me very minutely the whole conversation, as he then told me, which was very lengthy; the particulars, at this distance of time, have, in a considerable measure, escaped me; but it is with perfect clearness and confidence, that I recollect, and state, that he told me that Tracy's whole bent was to establish the idea that a limited Monarchy was the best and safest form of Government that ever existed—that his sentiments there advanced to Mr. Griswold, were altogether anti-revolutionary and anti-republican. He said Tracy spoke highly of the British form of government, and expatiated largely on the happy consequences resulting therefrom. I then asked Dr. Sheldon whether it was possible that Mr. Tracy advanced such sentiments in that manner? Yes, says Dr. Sheldon, he does not hesitate to do it—He then said that he, Tracy, had been to Hartford, the May before, during the session of the General Assembly, to disseminate those principles, and that he had no other business—I further certify, that at this time Dr. Sheldon read me the letter which he had received from Parson Griswold, relating to this conversation, as also an answer which he had prepared to send Mr. Griswold, or a copy of a letter which he had actually sent, which I cannot with clearness remember.—I further certify that the principles which Dr. Sheldon observed to me, as coming from Gen. Tracy, did not so much surprise me as that he should be thus active in propagating them—for I, at that time, and ever since the spring of 1791, have uniformly entertained an opinion that Gen. Tracy was hostile both to civil and religious liberty; as he on his way from Hartford that spring, fell in company with me in Harwington, and informed me of the Conscience Bill (so called) which was passed in
session and took much pains to secure the property of the Law; the following, I well remember (because of myself of the House) that on a motion for the repeal of that Law, Tracy was foremost in the ranks in his opposition to the repeal.
Dec. 19, 1803. MARK PRINDLE. WE the Subscribers of the town and county of Litchfield, do certify that Dr. Daniel Sheldon, a considerable time ago being at our house as a physician began to talk with us on the subject of politics, and among other things he told us that Gen. Tracy in the noted conversation with Parson Griswold said "that the common people ought to put on their Leather Aprons and attend to their own business and let politics and the concerns of Government alone, and that he (Tracy) would attend to his Congressional business without intermeddling in the business of common people." AMBROSE GRANT. CHARLES GRANT. Litchfield, Dec. 24, 1803.
As I intend here to finish what I have to observe relative to this part of the charge against Mr. Tracy, that is, his conversation with Mr. Griswold, I beg leave to recapitulate in few words the proof that has been produced on either side—In the first place, then, Mr. Griswold declares the conversation to have been such as is now stated—he says he took minutes of it at the time—it is certain that at the time he wrote a letter corresponding with his present declarations—it is certain too that when he wrote the letter he was on terms of intimacy with, and strongly attached by the ties of personal friendship, to Mr. Tracy—He could not have mistaken the purport of the conversation; this is not pretended—no motive has been, nor do I believe can be imagined, that should have induced him wilfully to calumniate Mr. Tracy; for if the conversation was such as Sheldon states, it could not possibly have given offence to Mr. Griswold—it could not have interrupted his friendship for Tracy—I might add, but that is certainly unnecessary, that his character and the uniform tenor of his conduct through life, place him out of the reach of a suspicion of this base kind.
On the other hand, Dr. Sheldon (I shall say nothing further of Betsy Champion) declares that no such conversation as is stated, took place; at the same time he is guilty of gross self contradiction; and publishes Mr. Griswold's letter, which to any candid mind demonstrates his statement to be incorrect.—Then follow the certificates of three men, either of them entitled to as much credit as Dr. Sheldon, even if he were not known to be so entirely under the influence of Tracy, and other great men, as to say what they say, and to believe what they believe, without even the power of recollecting what he had ever said or believed to the contrary.—These certificates are too explicit to need comment. In short, the only difficulty seems now to be, how I shall profess to the Doctor the character for honesty which I have allowed him. Perhaps I was mistaken—I still think, however as before. The Doctor seems to me to be much such a character as the celebrated Sancho Panza, who having stoutly asserted his knowledge of certain incredible facts, when pressed on the subject, confessed that he was not present when they took place, but that his friend had assured him that they were so true, that he might safely swear he had seen them with his own eyes.
That the Doctor has testified directly in the face of truth, and of his former declarations, is, if I am not greatly mistaken, for the present put beyond all doubt in every mind not resolved against conviction. DAVID.
SPLENDID INTELLIGENCE. LOUISIANA, incorporated into the Union.
AMERICANS! THE event, for which we have all looked with so much solicitude, is at length realized. LOUISIANA is a part of the Union.—The acquisition is great and glorious in itself; but still greater and more glorious are the means by which it is obtained. In them are developed the energy and justice of a republican government, and its perfect competency with the least practicable injury to others, to redress the wrongs and to secure the rights of the nation it protects. Never have mankind contemplated so vast and important an accession of empire by means so pacific and just; and never, perhaps, has there been a change of government so agreeable to the subjects of it.—May the example go forth to the world, and teach rulers the superiority of right to violence!
To the firm and temperate conduct of the Legislature, to the enlightened and energetic measures of the Executive, and to the commanding and supporting sentiments of the nation, we owe this splendid era in the annals of our country. The virtues and talents of those who produced it will receive the admiration of posterity: Ours they already possess.
This, fellow-citizens, is an appropriate occasion for joy. Cold must be the heart, that is not animated by the completion of the event. Every doubt has vanished; the country is ours. Our brethren in the west are exulting in the new ties that unite them to us—LET US TOO REJOICE, that we are free, that we are happy, and that this great event promises to make them as free and as happy as ourselves. [N. Int.
FROM NEW-ORLEANS. December 21st, 1803.
"On the happy event of our being the possessors of Louisiana, I have the pleasure to offer you congratulations." "At one yesterday, the troops, headed by the commissioners, Gen. Wilkinson and Gov. Claiborne, marched in and formed in front of the Principal, where the Orleans militia were
stationed to receive them. The commissioners dismounted and entered the town hall to make arrangements with M. Laussat, the French prefect; and as soon as the ceremony was over, the French flag was lowered from its staff in front of the Principal (presumed to mean the government house) and that of our happy republic, the United States, hoisted in its place—immediately after which 3 guns were fired, and then three cheers given by the multitude, which was very great—these cheers were joined in very universally and doubtless with a great deal of zeal—how interesting the scene—I would that you, and every other man who feels as much interest in the cause as I suppose you do, were here to partake of the general joy."
"Guards of Americans were placed at the different posts; the General gave his orders for the remainder of the day and then retired with Governor Claiborne and other Americans to the house of the late prefect, M. Laussat, where they dined; after dinner a number of toasts were drunk and guns fired. To end the day as it began, in joy and gladness, M. Laussat gave a ball to the Americans and others, which was very splendid."
"While we reflect on the value and advantages acquired by the possession of Louisiana, this great portion of Western America, how much more pleasing is the view when it appears to have the hearty wish of nearly all the inhabitants, who have joyfully joined the Union, to which they have been long attached; and to which from its local situation, &c. they could at all times look for protection with more confidence than to any other power."
"Among the French Creole inhabitants little is heard but "Jésus bien contente" (I am perfectly satisfied.)"
NATCHES, December 31. The following letter was received by the last mail.
New-Orleans, December 20. SIR, I have the pleasure to inform you that on this day the city of New-Orleans and its dependencies, were amicably surrendered to the United States—And on this occasion I pray you to receive my sincere congratulations. Accept assurances of great respect, from your obedient servant, W. C. C. CLAIBORNE. Honorable Cato West, Sec. of the M. T.
Gov. C. C. CLAIBORNE'S ADDRESS, Delivered at the City Hotel, in New-Orleans, on taking possession of Louisiana, in the name of the United States, Dec. 20, 1803. Fellow-Citizens of Louisiana,
On the great and interesting event which is now finally consummated; an event so advantageous to yourselves, and so glorious to the United States of America, I cannot avoid offering you my warmest congratulations.
The wise policy of the First Consul of France has by the cession of Louisiana to the United States secured to you a connection, beyond the reach of change, and to your posterity the sure inheritance of freedom.—The American People receive you as brothers, and will hasten to extend to you a participation in those invaluable rights which have formed the basis of their own unexampled prosperity. Under the auspices of the American government, you may confidentially rely upon the security of your liberty, your property, and the religion of your choice.
You may with equal certainty, rest assured that your commerce will be promoted, and your agriculture cherished; in a word, that your true interests will be among the principal cares of the National Legislature. In return for these benefits, the United States will be amply remunerated, if your growing attachment to the Constitution of our country, and your veneration for the principles on which it is founded, be duly proportioned to the blessings which they will confer.
Among your first duties, therefore, you should cultivate with assiduity, among yourselves the advancement of political information; you should guide the rising generation in the paths of republican economy and virtue; you should encourage literature, for without the advantages of education, your descendants will be unable sufficiently to appreciate the intrinsic worth of the government transmitted to them.
As for myself, fellow Citizens, receive a sincere assurance, that during my continuance in the situation in which the President of the United States of America has been pleased to place me, every exertion will be made on my part, to foster your internal happiness, and to promote your general welfare; for it is by such means alone, that I can secure to myself the approbation of those great and just men who preside in the Council of our Nation.
PROCLAMATION. By his Excellency WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE, Governor of the Mississippi Territory, exercising the powers of Governor-General and Intendant of the province of Louisiana.
Whereas, by stipulations between the governments of France and Spain, the latter ceded to the former the colony and province of Louisiana, with the same extent it had at the date of the abovementioned treaty in the hands of Spain, and that it had when France possessed it, and such as it ought to be after the treaties subsequently entered into between Spain and other States; and whereas, the government of France has ceded the same to the United States by treaty duly ratified, and bearing date the 30th day of April in the present year, and the possession of said colony and province is now in the United States, according to the tenor of the last mentioned treaty; and whereas, the Congress of the United States, on the 31st day of October, in the present year, did enact, that until the expiration of the session of Congress then sitting, (unless provisions for the temporary government of the said territories be sooner made by Con-
gress) all the military, civil, and judicial powers exercised by the then existing government of the same, shall be vested in such person or persons, and be exercised in such manner as the President of the United States shall direct, for the maintaining and protecting the Inhabitants of Louisiana in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and religion; and the President of the United States has, by his commission bearing date the same 31st day of October, invested me with all the powers, and charged me with the several duties heretofore held and exercised by the Governor General and Intendant of the province.
I have therefore thought fit to issue this my proclamation, making known the premises, and to declare, that the government heretofore exercised over the said Province of Louisiana, as well under the authority of Spain as of the French Republic, has ceased, & that, that of the United States of America is established over the same; that the inhabitants thereof will be incorporated in the union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible according to the principles of the Federal Constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States; that in the mean time they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and the religion they profess; that all laws and municipal regulations which were in existence at the cessation of the late government, remain in full force, and all civil officers charged with their execution, except those whose powers have been specially invested in me, and except also such officers as have been entrusted with the collection of the revenue are continued in their functions during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being, or until provision shall otherwise be made.
And I do hereby exhort and enjoin all the inhabitants and other persons within the said province to be faithful and true in their allegiance to the United States and obedience to the laws and authorities of the same, under full assurance that their just rights will be under the guardianship of the United States and will be maintained from all force or violence from without or within.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, Given at the City of New-Orleans the 20th day of December 1803, and of the Independence of the United States of America the 28th. WILLIAM C. C. CLAIBORNE.
BY AUTHORITY. Extract from the order of Gen. Wilkinson, given at the camp of the American troops, on the left Bank of the Mississippi, near the city of New-Orleans, Dec. 17th, 1803.
Paris, Columbia. "The operation before us, however simple or safe, will require much self denial and restraint, to preserve that regularity, decorum and order which we owe to our reputation to the rights and sensibilities those whom we are bound to cherish, and to the character of our country; the Gen. therefore claims most earnestly the co-operation of the gentlemen of his command, for the maintenance of an uniform system of rigorous subordination and discipline, without which the confidence of government may be abused, the beneficent view of the Executive of the United States defeated, and the honor of the whole corps indelibly sullied."
"In the course of political events we behold a polished people, (strangers to our manners, our laws and our language,) cast into our arms. Be it our pride and our glory to receive them into the great family of our happy country, with cordial embraces, and by the generous hospitality and solid sympathy which are every where due to the stranger, let us dispel the apprehensions of the timid, banish the suspicions of the credulous, and confirm the confidence of all, in the clemency, the wisdom, and the justice of the American Republic."
The General will applaud the meritorious soldier, who receives the Louisianian as his brother; and he flatters himself the sentiment will be universal. But should he be disappointed, he will expel from the corps and mark with infamy the wretch, who may resist the impulses of the richest and most magnanimous emotions and affections of the human heart."
The persons and the property of the inhabitants of every rank and every species, are to be held in sacred respect—and whoever may dare to injure the one, or violate the other, will be brought to speedy and condign punishment."
"The articles of war are to be read to the troops at morning parade to-morrow. Certified to be conformable to the original."
"By order of the General." "D. WADSWORTH, "Aid du Camp pro. tem."
John & Henry Cahoon, At their Store on Banister's Wharf, HAVE FOR SALE,
BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout; Rafins per cask; Molasses by the bag/kead; Flour , by the barrel; Mould and Dips Candles , by the box; Iron Cadoos ; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS .—Also,
HONEY, by the barrel or gallon— New-York Soap , by the box— Negro-Head Tobacco — Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum ; Iron Stoves — Salt-Peter's Hams — Loaf Sugar ; Butter , and Hog's Lard , &c.—Likewise,
LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line —a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with.
MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—Their favors gratefully acknowledged.
GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen— Midlings , per bushel or barrel— Onions , per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities— LOAF SUGARS , and a variety of the best of TEAS .

Latest Foreign Articles.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 17.
The British Packet Duke of Marlborough, Capt. Bull, has arrived in 63 days from Falmouth. It was apprehended that this new and elegant vessel had been lost or captured.
English dates to the 12th November are received at the Office of the MORNING CHRONICLE, but the intelligence they furnish is not later than that already received. She confirms the accounts that the English were in the most active preparations for defence, and in daily expectation of the threatened invasion.
From one of our London Papers, we make the following interesting extracts:
Last night—totally regardless of every protection whatever—there was by far the most active impress for seamen known during the memory of man. It commenced east of London-bridge, all down to the Nore, at 6 o'clock precisely; and, before 8, capt. Lichuell, the regulating officer at the Tower, had received and sent on board the Tender upwards of 500 men. It is believed, that ere midnight this number must at least have been doubled; and, should the same activity have been observed down the river to the Nore, we may naturally conclude, that the total number thus collected amounted, in the course of a few hours, to some thousands. The orders were strictly enforced, about the very same time, throughout every sea-port in Great-Britain.
In addition to these extraordinary and im- perious measures, which the serious aspect of affairs appears fully to warrant, the Lords Lieutenants of the several counties have been commanded by His Majesty's sign Manual to carry the regulations lately agreed upon for the resistance of an invasion into the most active and immediate effect. The arrangements for the maritime counties, such as the driving of cattle, &c. &c. on the appearance of an enemy, into the interior—for the killing or hamstringing of such horses as are likely to fall into his hands—or the removal of corn, &c.—the destroying of roads—in short, every impediment which can inconvenience or embarrass the invaders, are to be also rigidly and immediately enforced with all the spirit of the several acts of parliament.
Among other objects of defence, great exertions are making in favor of our Northern coast, where some apprehensions of imminent danger are entertained. In addition to troops of various descriptions for those important districts, the light and heavy artillery have been considerably augmented. Yesterday a very large party of the latter force marched on their route from Woolwich to Teynemouth; a party of 150 artillery men escorted 6 field-pieces, 6 carriages, ammunition waggons, 2 bread waggons, and a forage cart, for Hull, to be followed this day, we understand, by another large party, for the same place.
To corroborate the wisdom and propriety of these measures on the part of government, we have only to refer our readers to the French news exclusively inserted in this paper of Saturday, and thence copied into all the evening and morning prints. These accounts have not only been confirmed by every channel of public information, but fully supported by our original correspondence since received. The statement of lieut. Robert Hoult, just escaped from Dieppe, as fully detailed in the subsequent columns, will be found well worth the careful perusal of the public at large.
Recent Intelligence from Dieppe.
An English naval officer, lieut. Robert Hoult and his lady, arrived here yesterday evening from Dieppe. They came over in a Danish brig bound home. This gentleman effected his escape by a manoeuvre that required great dexterity in carrying into execution. For some months he has been detained in France as a prisoner of war, but was fortunately in possession of an old passport, which he obtained previous to the commencement of hostilities. This he altered, and gave himself the title of an American officer, by which means he travelled, after having taken French leave of his old quarters, into Switzerland. On his arrival there, the inconvenience of going thro' Germany, especially at this season of the year, induced him to return into France, and, if possible, reach some part of the coast, where he might embark on board a neutral vessel and get to England. The American passport was so nearly altered, that no suspicion was entertained of the fraud by any of the official people throughout the whole of his journey, and, as a citizen of the United States, he reached Dieppe.
The intelligence brought by this gentleman is extremely interesting. During his stay at Dieppe, he mingled with all classes of the people, and being generally received as an American marine officer, he had access to every part of the town and neighborhood. About ten days ago, he saw the last squadron of armed vessels equipped at Dieppe, amounting to about eighteen sail, leave the port destined for Boulogne, and was informed, previous to his departure, of their safe arrival. The coast, he declares swarms with troops, and that in many conversations he had with the officers and private men belonging to different regiments, he observed they all entertained a perfect conviction of their being very shortly ordered to embark for England. The supposed American became frequently jocular with them on the subject of the invasion, but in several instances hinted at the destruction that must await the men employed on so dangerous an expedition. Their constant answer was—“Very well, if 100,000 of us perish, France will be just where she was, for she can send another 100,000, and another after that; but if we
get on those in England, we will do the business.” The indifference expressed by these people, even at the moment they seemed convinced of their being destined to certain destruction, our informant declares, surprised him exceedingly; but such was really the case throughout every department of the army he had access to during his stay on the coast.
This Gentleman, who seems to have examined the situation of affairs on the opposite coast with a more than ordinary attention, declares, that he is as well satisfied of an invasion from France being attempted very shortly, as he can be of any circumstance that has not already taken place—every man in the French army now on the coast expects the Consular order for embarkation, when the Marine Officers report the whole of the several Flotillas being in readiness; but he says, it is no secret on the opposite side, that Bonaparte will not command the first expedition; but that Massena and Berthier are to be the principal Officers. If they suffer, the Premier Consul is to try his fortune.
The Admiralty Board have directed a floating light to be placed at the east end of the Galloper Shoal in the Downs, for the benefit of persons navigating that sea; the vessel, which is now in preparation, is to carry two lanterns hung apart on separate masts on the same horizontal plane.
Some alarm has been created at Ramsgate, by a report that the Lady of Quarter-master-General Browning had received a letter from her husband, in which he says that Government expects the French will actually make the attempt by the 20th instant at farthest.
The Sea Fencibles, when serving on shore, are to be under the orders of the Commanding Officer of the District.
Five hundred men are employed in erecting a battery at Cape, near Folkestone.
PARIS, Oct. 23.
The departure of the First Consul for the army of England remains suspended: but the same cannot be laid of the preparations for the grand expedition. In fact it is only by means of that expedition, it is only by its success; that the views of the French government can be accomplished.
October 24.
The day before yesterday a detachment of the Consular Guards, and a detachment of gens d'armes set out from Paris. The First Consul, it is said, will set out next week. Before he goes to the coast, he will proceed to Fontainebleau, where he will visit and inspect the military school.
General Lemarois, the adjutant of the First Consul, is appointed to the inspection of the coast from Breft to Cancale; and general St. Sebastian has a similar appointment from the mouth of the Vilain to Breft.
A convoy of eighteen gun-boats, and other small vessels, a few days since, got out of Havre safely, arrived at Boulogne, and adjoined the flotilla. On the 16th, a flotilla of 26 armed vessels, and transports from St. Maloes arrived at Breft. The soldiers rowed, singing martial songs, and a great concourse of the inhabitants of St. Maloes assembled to see them enter the harbor. The flotilla at St. Maloes, together with these vessels, will sail for the place of its further destination. Several suspected persons have been arrested at St. Maloes, & sent to Paris.
At Boulogne 2000 men are daily employed in improving the harbor, which will soon be perfectly secure against any attack from the enemy. The troops on our coasts will be from time to time embarked in the gun-boats to exercise and accustom them to the sea.
October 25.
The Russian Ambassador M. Markoff was again not present at the last diplomatic audience. Citizen Vol van Streenwyk, the Batavian Envoy, gave in his letters of recall from his Court.
A great part of the French infantry in Switzerland has received orders to return to France, and march to the coasts of the channel. The cavalry will remain some time longer, and it is said, receive a reinforcement. In the room of General Ney, who is to command the camp at Compiegne, Gen. Barbou will take the command of the troops in Switzerland, where a new French Ambassador will be appointed.
NEW-YORK, January 16.
The Capt. of the Schooner Independence, writes his owner in this City, as follows:—“Fourteen American vessels had been captured by the English off Cape Francois before its evacuation, and sent into Jamaica for adjudication. The above Schooner Independence is among the captured vessels.”
BOSTON, January 23.
FIRE!
On Friday night, about half past 1 o'clock the brick building occupied by Jos. Pierce, jr. mer. and Messrs. Gilbert and Dean, printers of the Weekly Magazine , in State Street, was discovered to be on fire. The exertions of the citizens confined its ravages to that and an adjoining store occupied by N. and R. Freeman, merchants. The loss of property by this event, is supposed to be upwards of 30,000 dollars; and Messrs. Gilbert and Dean, though sustaining the least part, are the greatest sufferers. Their books, papers, and a valuable office, besides many lottery tickets and 1300 dollars in bills on the Salem, Beverly, Gloucester and Newburyport Banks, are all destroyed!
A memorial was laid before the Legislature of this State last week by Mr. Benjamin Gally, of Elizabeth Town, W. county, impeaching the Attorney General of this State, Luther Martin, Esq. for appearing in the courts of justice intoxicated by spirituous liquors; & praying the Legislature to take the same under consideration. To substantiate his charge he refers the Legislature to the judges of the general court, court of appeals and court of chancery, as well as a number of the bar, whose names are mentioned, as we have been credibly informed.
(Maryland) Easton Star.
NEWPORT,
Thursday, Jan. 26, 1804.
We are happy in having it in our power this day officially to announce the surrender of the valuable and extensive country of LOUISIANA to the Government of the United States. The acquisition is the more important because obtained by negotiation instead of war, violence, and bloodshed, as was wished and earnestly contended for by the opposition, or rather monarchists of this country.
We have in this day's Register devoted four columns to a famous speech or conversation of Senator Tracy, four times of more importance to the people of this country than his speech in the Senate. We trust that every moderate federalist will give it a candid & an attentive perusal, and read it to their wives and children by their happy fire sides—and if this “plain tale” does not “put down” their federalism forever, nothing can. The sentiments of Mr. Tracy are not exclusively his own—similar ones have been uttered in our own neighborhood. What craftsman will not treat with just contempt the man who has asserted “that no Mechanic ought to lay up more than 50 dollars a year, and that Shoemakers, Taylors and Barbers ought not to be suffered to vote.” Such daring language has been held, and we believe in this town—what farmer will be told, by his rich neighbor, without a just indignation, that he shall not send his children to school—that he shall not buy a newspaper—or a book, not even a Bible perhaps—that he shall not “cense from his labors” except to eat and to sleep! Thank GOD we have escaped the snare spread for us. “DAVID,” if he has not slain, has wounded, past cure, the great Goliath of Federalism, or rather Monarchy! Verily he shall have his reward.
Salem Reg.
EXTRACT.
Is there a man, or a party, who repines at the peace and prosperity of our country, and who labors to involve it in bloodshed and war. He herds with Ross and Morris and Griswold, in the fold of federalism.
Is there a man who wishes to put his hand in the public purse, and to conceal the deed, would fire the Treasury, and put the bayonet through the Constitution—He lays hold, with Dayton, and others, on the altar of federalism—Is there a man fond of extravagance; and an enemy to public economy, and the present administration—You will find him, with Bayard and Farrell, lurking under the mantle of federalism—Is there a man who would destroy our Constitution; and establish monarchy on its ruins, you may see him with Hamilton and Tracy, rioting in the temple of federalism. In short is there an old Tory—an apostate whig—a public defamer—a British emissary, or a domestic traitor—disappointed ambition—or a man sickening at the prosperity of his country, under a government from the administration of which, the public voice has excluded him—See him, with Callender and Chase, in the hot bed of federalism, hatching the most rancorous falsehoods and calumnies against the public and private characters of the men to whose care the people have entrusted their national concerns.
Kentucky —The following resolutions have been passed by both houses of the legislature of the State of Kentucky, the first by an unanimous vote in each, the last with but one dissentient:
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the present administration of the federal government is entitled to and does receive the unfeigned approbation of this legislature, for its intelligent, upright and economical administration of the federal government.
Resolved also, That the course pursued by the President, and the last and present Congress of the United States, in adjusting the differences which had unfortunately arisen with the Spanish government, and in procuring the cession of Louisiana through the peaceful means of negotiation, and to obtain the possession of the same, is founded on a correct understanding of the national justice, and is best calculated to promote the peace, prosperity, and happiness of America.
The following Resolution has passed the Legislature of South-Carolina, by a very great majority, viz.
Resolved, that this house feel a high sense of the happy situation of the United States of America, when contrasted with the European powers; and that it considers the wise measures adopted and pursued by the Executive of these States, to obtain in an amicable way, the sovereignty and possession of Louisiana, as a sure pledge, that every exertion consistent with national honor, will be made by him to continue and secure to us the blessings of peace.
The Legislature of Kentucky has adopted the amendment to the Constitution, by an almost unanimous vote. Indeed all the Legislatures of the States that have been in session since the proposition of the amendment, (New-Hampshire excepted, the Legislature of which has postponed the consideration of it till next June) have ratified it by very great majorities, to wit: North-Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Ohio—6. The proposition has also been received by the Governor of this State. It will be submitted to the Legislature at their session to be holden at Providence the last of February ensuing; and there is no doubt but it will pass by a large majority.
The man who will suffer differences in opinion, whether religious or political, to destroy private friendship, is to be dreaded and ought never to be promoted to office:—for he is what he would be, if he had the power—a tyrant, and persecutor. [Politi. Obs.
The committee appointed to enquire into the official conduct of Samuel Chase and Richard Peters, are Messrs. J. Randolph, Nicholson, J. Clay, Early, R. Griswold, Huger and Boyle.
Miss MURKIN, of Lisburn, Ireland, sister of the unfortunate Murkin , who was leader of the insurgents in the county of Downe, is confined in prison. What must be the state of that country when a young lady, esteemed for her virtues and admired for her accomplishments, is immured in a dungeon, because she discovered affliction and regret for the loss of a brother who was dear to her heart! [Plebeian.
MARRIED. —At Portsmouth, on Thursday last, Mr. JAMES SHEARMAN, to Miss BETSY CORNELL, daughter of Capt. George Cornell.
DIED. —In this town, on Tuesday last, Miss MARY GREEN, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Green, in the 47th year of her age. Her funeral will proceed from the house of Mr. Caleb Green, this afternoon, at two o'clock, which her relations and friends are requested to attend without a more particular invitation.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, Jan. 25. ENTERED. From Sloop Juno, Thayer, New-York Do. Two-Sisters, Earl, do. CLEARED. For Sloop Arvin, Chase, N. Carolina Ship Union, Johnson, Batavia Schooner Azubah & Ruthy, Carter, W. Indies Do. Abigail, Tillinghast, Charleston
A meeting of the Rhode-Island Bridge Company , at the house of Mr. Thomas Townsend, in Newport, January 24th, 1804.
CALEB GARDNER, Esq. Moderator: Resolved, That Henry Sherburne, Daniel Lyman, Christopher Fowler, John L. Bots, William R. Robinson, and Audley Clarke, be and they are hereby appointed a Committee, to devise a plan, for re-building said Bridge, and to report the same to this company, at their meeting to be holden the 7th February next, at Mr. Townsend's. And that said Committee be and they are hereby empowered to call on all persons for papers belonging to the said Company.
And it is further Resolved, That a Tax be assessed on the shares of said Company, for such sums as may be thought most proper at the next meeting.
And it is further Resolved, That these resolutions be published in both the Newspapers in the town of Newport.
AUDLEY CLARKE, Clerk pro tem.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT OF LAND, situated in South-Kingstown, consisting of about forty-two acres, with a suitable proportion of mowing, pasturing, tillage and orcharding; a dwelling-house and other buildings thereon, late belonging to Stephen Potter, deceased. —Also, one dwelling-house with one acre of land, situated in said South-Kingstown, late the property of Peter Wooley. —Also about nine acres of beach and marsh land, situated near Point Judith breach, in said South-Kingstown.—For further particulars enquire of EDWARD THURSTON.
N. B. Possession will be given on the twenty-fifth day of March next. Newport, Jan. 25, 1804.
Valuable Real Estate.
THE Subscriber offers for Sale, that valuable Real Estate in the town of Westerly, situated within about eight rods of Pawcatuck Bridge, and opposite to the Washington Bank, on the North side of the Post-Road, consisting of about ten acres of valuable Land, with a handsome grove of young timber thereon, and a large garden, with a brook of good water running through said garden, a convenient dwelling-house, with a shop and store adjoining (suitable for a merchant or a mechanic) a barn, and other out-houses.—The house has been occupied for a number of years as a public house, and is one of the best of stands for that purpose. Possession will be given on the 25th of March next.—Terms of payment will be one half of the purchase money down, and the remainder in a reasonable time, with interest, and good security. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, living in Richmond. SAMUEL BRAND. Richmond, January 19, 1804.
THOMAS VOAX,
SUGAR-REFINER,
Has for sale, South end Thames-Street,
LOAF SUGAR—LUMP ditto—BROWN ditto—MOLASSES—and SYRUP. Also, a constant supply of West-India and Refined Brown SUGAR, in barrels and bags, suitable for the use of families.
Benjamin Wightman, & Co.
HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware, &c. which they will dispose of, on reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail.
Among which are the following Articles:
Holland Gin, Cassia, West-India Rum, Allum, Stuff, Brandy, Wool & Cotton Brown Sugar, Cards, Souchong & Bohea Tobacco, Tea, Cotton Wool, Coffee, Ginger, Sheep's do. Pepper, Pimento, German Steel, Starch, N. Y. Soap, Nails assorted, Mustard, Copperas, Glass Ware, Sherry & Malaga Cheese by the large Wines, or small quantity, Superfine Flour by the Cordage, Codfish, Barrel, Candles, &c. &c.

WINTER. WHERE are those verdant beauties gone Which late their various charms display? The green grass waving o'er the plain? The flowers that bloss'm'd in the gl'ry?  Cold Winter's blast hath swept away Those beauties, Summer's boast and pride, The green grass own'd his chilly sway, The blooming flowers droopt and died.  Where now the songsters of the bower, Whose carols hurl'd the time away; Whose cheerful notes of melting power, Each morning hail'd the new-born day?  Shrinking from Winter's icy reign, His touch they fled with wild affright; Forsook with speed the frozen plain And wing'd to happier climes their flight.  Ah! thus, like Spring, or Summer's pride, Man's fairest prospects fleet away; His charms, like theirs too swiftly glide, Like them, the beings of a day.
BOOK-BINDING.
THE subscriber has lately engaged a first-rate Workman at the Book Binding Business, who, for Neatness, Elegance, and Durability , will perform its various branches equal to any Binder in New England. Account-Books of every description made and ruled to any pattern, at the shortest notice.
|| BIBLES, and old Books of all kinds, re-bound on the most moderate terms.  OLIVER FARNWORTH.
CARDING MACHINES.
THE subscribers have erected two Machines for Carding Wool, at the Great Falls, in the town of Fall River: The price for carding wool of one colour into rolls, is ten cents per pound; mixed wool twelve & an half cents per pound; and hatter's wool carded into batts, is five cents per pound. The wool must be prepared for carding in the same manner as if to be carded by hand. There must not be more than one pound of grease to nine pounds of wool. In addition to the hard labor which will be saved, the rolls from these Machines will make yarn much more even, and of course, better cloth. A much greater quantity can be spun in the same time with much more ease, than can possibly be spun of rolls carded by hand.
The subscribers have also erected a Machine for picking wool; and any person who may wish to send their wool in the fleece (and grease with it) can have it picked and greased for one cent per pound; if the subscribers find grease, two and an half cents per pound.
All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servants,  BENJAMIN BENNETT, JOHN JONES.
Fall-River, (Mass.) Jan. 13, 1804. 172
THE subscriber hereby gives Public Notice to all concerned, that he has taken upon himself the trust of an Administrator upon the estate of Jacob Taber , jun. late of Tiverton, Mariner, deceased; and as such, he requests all Persons who have any demands upon the estate of said deceased, to bring in the same; and all those who are indebted thereto, to make payment without delay to  REDFORD DENNIS, Administrator.
Tiverton, Jan. 17, 1804. 172
INDIGO.
TWO Hundred wt. of excellent INDIGO, for sale by  JOHN HAZARD, jun. Newport, Nov. 16, 1803.
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; reas; 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 Preferred Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, peas-nuts; best Frontigniac, Sherry, Tenerife and Malaga, Wines; syrup, already prepared for purchase, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; best Spanish legars; with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low. Punctilious attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803. 161st
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN'S Wharf, — By  JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
FOR THE LAST TIME. THE subscribers hereby give Public Notice to all concerned, that they have taken upon themselves the trust of Executors to the last Will and Testament of Philip Cady , late of Tiverton, deceased; and as such, they request all persons who have any demands upon the estate of the said deceased, to bring in the same; and those who are indebted thereto, to make payment without delay to  WILLIAM CORY, BARNEY HICKS. Tiverton, Dec. 28, 1803. 69 6w
Dry Goods for Cash only.
THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has all his Goods, including a box of Hats, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual discount being 20 per cent.) on cost, by retail many less, and some at cost.
A large quantity of the above Goods, especially Broad Cloths and other Woolens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the sterling cost.
He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield ). For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN.
Newport, Dec. 12, 1803. 67st
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE, At this Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's , on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering , of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America.
A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing.
N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. May 14, 1803. 6m
Nathan B. Miller
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Public, that he has for sale, at Mrs. Elizabeth Miller's , on the Parade, the undermentioned articles, which he will dispose of on moderate terms, viz.
Barcelona Brandy, 4th & 1st proof by the pipe, or less quantity, of an excellent flavor, Amsterdam Geneva, 4th proof in pipes, Malaga Wine, by the quarter cask, Port Wine, ditto do. Likewise (just received) a few quarter casks excellent Sherry Wine, fit for family use. Boston Chocolate, No. 1, & No. 2, by the box, and a few bags Chocolate Shells, by retail. A few boxes 21 inch pipes, tipped, Zant Currants by the barrel, fresh and good — with several other articles in the Grocery line. Newport, Nov. 9th. 62
FOR SALE, BY
SIMEON MARTIN,
SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand buthele Exuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish. Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle , (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 flasks of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per flask — 6 pint Decanters — 6 half pint do. — 12 Wine Glasses — 6 Salt Cells. 57 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing, 400 half-pint Tumblers — 2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do. — 4 half-pint ditto — 36 Wine Glasses — 6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Weesp Gin — 5 casks White Lead, 30 quarter casks of Pilot Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Casks. Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. 1122st
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, Eleven Hogheads 3d and 4th proof Grenada RUM, of good flavor. Newport, Nov. 9. 162.
MEIN & ROGERS
HAVE FOR SALE, FIFTY Hogheads West-India Sugar, 1400 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 qr. casks Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy, — Holland Geneva, 200 bbls. Superfine Flour, Bohemian Tea, German Steel, &c. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware. Newport, Oct. 20. 159st
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
COGNAC Brandy, 4th proof, Holland Geneva, Verdigris ground and Yellow Oker. Newport, Nov. 4. 62
St. Croix Rum, 3d proof, Good Retailing Sugars, 2d 3d & 4th proof French Brandy, For Sale by CONSTANT TABER, & WILLIAM GARDNER. Newport, Oct. 20. 179
TIN WARE.
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, and the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
WINTER GOODS.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co.
HAVE just received a large supply of Woolen and other GOODS, purchased with cash, & which they offer for sale unusually low: Among which are, best superfine broadcloths; second, middling & low-priced do.; low-priced and fine ladies coatings and Orleans cloths; flannels; baizes; waistcoating; blankets; ribbed and plain velvets; 6-4 & 4-4 white, black and coloured, cambric mullins; white sartin; bordered and black 5-4 & 6-4 camel's-hair shawls; Turkey-down shawls; coloured and black fustins; cotton and silk umbrellas; counterpanes; black bumbazine; one box men's hats of an excellent quality, and one trunk of coloured lute-strings, of assorted handsome colours; with a variety of other Goods, too tedious to enumerate.
Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are desired to call on them, and settle the same. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
REAL ESTATE.
ON 25th March 1804, will be sold at Public Auction (unless previously disposed of at private sale, the real estate, now in possession of Nathaniel Sweet & Co. the property of Stephen A. Wanton . — Possession given on said 25th March. For further particulars and terms of payment apply to
GARDNER & DEAN, Auct. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
NICOLAS GEFROY,
HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms. He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business in all its branches, & will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion. He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dirks, small swords and bayonets; plated bits, stirrups & spurs; tea-trays; cafés and irons; bowl and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dress-glasses; suspenders; tweezers; horse-rubbing; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; best Mackabab & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement.
In addition to the above, he has received by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are, Gentlemen's fowling-pieces, double and single-barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea-urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of various kinds and fashion; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & brooch PLINS, inlaid with pearl. CASH, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver.
Just opened, and for Sale, or Circulation, at the old CIRCULATING LIBRARY, by J. RICHARDSON, at the Post-Office, the following New Novels and Romances, viz. STROLLING PLAYER, 3 vols. — Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols. — Vale of Conway, 4 vols. — Grubthorpe Family, 3 vols. — Naville Castle, 4 vols. — Delphine, 6 vols. — Atonishment, 2 vols. — Two Friends, 3 vols. — Farmer Boy, 4 vols. — Don Raphael, 3 vols. — Baron's Daughter, 4 vols. — Splendid Misery, 3 vols. — Monkton, or fate of Eleanor, 3 vols. — Arthur Mervyn, 3 vols. — Luxury of Life, 3 vols. — L'Esperette, 3 vols. — Victor, 3 vols. — Orphan of Haugland, 3 vols. — Frederic, 3 vols. — Castle of Probation, 2 vols. — Reprobate 2 vols. — Sunes in Wales, 1 vol. — Village Romance, 2 vols. — Castle of Calithnes, 2 vols. — Maternal Instructor, 2 vols. — Miranda, 2 vols. — Pleasing Moralist, 1 vol. — Alfred Beckley, 1 vol. — Also, Lady's Magazine, for 1801. — European Magazine, for 1802. — Universal Magazine, for 1802. — Lady's Museum, for 1802. — Nautical Almanack's, for 1803 & 4. — Requisite Tables. — Old South, &c. &c. — With a large collection Books & Stationery — Also, A great assortment of HOUSE PAPER and BORDERS, consisting of 1500 pieces, manufactured in America, France, England & Russia. Newport, June 4, 1803.
WHEREAS the Court of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT , Esq. late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent: — All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within twelve months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said court.  GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis.  BENJAMIN SMITH, } s. finners. All persons indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to  JEREMIAH HUNT of Newport. North-Kingstown, April 21, 1803. 133
Tin Plate Worker.
GORTON ANDERSON , respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a part of the store belonging to his father, Francis Anderson , opposite the Red-Market, where he carries on the business of a Tin Plate Worker, in all its various branches: Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend upon punctuality: Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Cash given for old Pewter & Lead
BOOK-BINDING,  With Neatness, Elegance, and Dispatch.
JOHN BREWER
Respectfully informs the Public, THAT he has taken the Room, back of Mr. WILBER'S Book-Store, for the purpose of Book-Binding — Those who may favour him with their custom, may rely on having their work done in the best manner, and on the most reasonable terms, at short notice. — Account-Books, ruled to any pattern; old Books rebound. Newport, January 6, 1804. 71st
SHERRY WINES.
THE subscriber has just received from Boston, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, of a very good quality, which he will sell on reasonable terms. — Likewise, Boston Chocolate, warranted, No. 1 and 2.  NATHAN B. MILLER. Newport, Dec. 28. 69
WANTED.
A Quantity of good Clean FLAX-SEED , For which a generous price will be given by  JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner , hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone , at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by  CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER, 2d. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79st
NEW HOTEL.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant,  BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c. — German-Steel — Fishing-Lines — Bed-Cords — Cloths-Lines, &c. &c. New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance — Confitting of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803. 140st
HOLMES WEAVER,
CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance, Newport, Nov. 15. exii
JOHN MARSH
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, THAT he has taken the HAY-SCREWS, late belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh , deceased; and intends carrying on the Hay-Screwing business. — Those persons who may wish to have Hay-Screwed, may depend upon having it done with fidelity and dispatch. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, March 25, 1803. 129
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl , where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c. — ALSO, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21. 1801. 60st
TO THE PUBLIC.
Newport, Long-Wharf No. 124
Keyes & Brigham,
HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mss. mss and prime Beef, mss and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dipt tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef. Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1803.