Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-01-01 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 STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES.) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
Dr. GUSTAVUS BAYLIES, OF BRISTOL, Has just received, for Sale, an additional assortment of genuine DRUG & MEDICINES. —ALSO— SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, OF WHICH ARE, ELEGANT Amputating Instruments, (of the latest Improvement.) Ditto, Trepaining ditto, Breast Pipes,—Ivory Syringes, &c. &c. —LIKEWISE, a few modern Medical Books, among which are, James Latta's PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF SURGERY, illustrated with Cases on many of the Subjects, and with Copperplates—3 Vols. Townsend's GUIDE TO HEALTH, Darwin's Zoonomia—3 Vols. Baylies, on Medicine—a work of very considerable merit, containing a Course of Lectures delivered by the Author, which were translated from the Latin, by William Cullen Brown, and published in the English language at Edinburgh, in the present year—4 Vols. —DOCTOR BAYLIES likewise respectfully acquaints his friends, that he continues the Practice of PHYSIC, MIDWIFERY, and the various branches of SURGERY. November 29, 1802. 114tf
William Moore, jun. & 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 as reasonable terms as at any Store in Newport, by wholesale and retail—among which are the following articles:— 40 Hhds. good retail- ing MOLASSES, Holland GIN, West-India RUM, BRANDY, Loaf & brown SUGAR, Hyslop's Souchong, and Bohea TEAS, COFFEE, GINGER, PEPPER, PIMENT, TO, STARCH, Castile & N. Y. SOAP, MUSTARD, COPPERAS, Sherry WINE, Malaga do. —LIKEWISE, A great variety of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season. Newport, Dec. 4, 1802. 114tf
NEW GOODS. ROBERT LAWTON INFORMS the Public, and his Friends in particular, that he has just received, at his Store, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, Thames-Street, an elegant Assortment of Fashionable DRY GOODS, adapted to the season—too numerous to particularize in an advertisement. Those who will please to call at his Store, he flatters himself, will find an inducement to purchase, as he is determined to dispose of them at very reduced prices. N. B. He has also just opened for sale, a quantity of best Irish Linens, leven eighths, and yard wide, by wholesale or retail.—Likewise, a beautiful assortment of Lutebrings, very cheap. October, 23, 1802. 84tf
John R. Shearman Has received his supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, Comprising purple kid and silk GLOVES and elegant silk HOSE. Newport, Nov. 27, 1802. 113tf.
For Sale at Public Auction, ON the first Monday of February next (weather permitting,) unless previously disposed of at private sale, a new two story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor, with a Lot of Land, 60 feet front, situate on Spring-Street.—Also, a two story Shop thereon, calculated for a dwelling-house with a Cellar under it. Sale to be at ten o'clock A.M. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. 84tf
N. B. Any person wishing to purchase at private sale, may know the terms, by applying to GARDNER and DEAN, or ROBERT LAWTON, jun. living on the premises.
SAMUEL VINSON, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has just received by the latest arrivals, a large and well chosen assortment of GOODS, suitable for the season; to enumerate which, would be tedious. Those who will favor him with their custom, may depend on having them on the lowest terms. He has likewise received a variety of Muffs, Tippets, and Fur Trimmings.—Also, a small box of elegant JEWELRY, Consisting of Ladies Necklaces, Ear-rings, Hankerchief Pins, Brooches, Bracelets, & Lockets, of the most fashionable kinds. Newport, Nov. 12, 1802. cxi.tf
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or at their Paper Warehouse, WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing-Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book-Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—ALSO, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—LIKEWISE Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802. 74tf
FOR SALE, BY JOSEPH BRIGGS, 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour. 15 bbls. Beef and Pork. 2000 Weight best Green Coffee, by Wholesale or Retail. A few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality. Newport, May, 29. 50tf
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. Newport, October 2, 1802. 67tf
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. cxiif
CLARK BLISS, INFORMS his friends, and the Public, that he has removed from Banister's wharf, to the dwelling-house belonging to Capt. Caleb Gardner, in Thames-Street, formerly occupied by Capt. Wing Spooner—where he has for sale a General Assortment of
West-India Goods: Among others, are the following articles, viz Brandy, West-India Rum, Ash proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wine of different kinds, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugars, Coffee, Tea of various kinds, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cheese, Soap, and Candles; various kinds of Glass Ware, Stone Ware, Knives, and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen-Knives, large and small Spoons, Chest Locks and Files, Crockery and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatchets and Hoes, Men's and Boys Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Flint, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads, and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellows, metal Tea Pots, writing Paper, wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Cords, Log Lines, Marlings, Seamen's Chubs, Oak Kegs holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets, Coffee and Pepper ready ground for sale; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.—Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, May 7 1802. 84tf
For Sale at this Office, Thornton's and Daboll's Almanacks, for 1803.
From the INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE.
OLD-SOUTH—No. LXXV. [Concluded from our last.]
In this Number, I have chosen to select among the variety of circumstances attending the Revolution, the Boston Massacre. This was the touchstone of the English system of taxation. After the troops had arrived in Boston, every method was taken to bring on a rupture; they found town meeting altercations were needless; their only resort was, to arms and the shedding of blood! The Tories always held up to the Ministry, that we were poltroons, and that the first man killed would end the controversy. The 5th of March, massacre was planned upon this derogatory supposition; the Ministry expected after they had displayed their prowess and evinced their determination, that the citizens of America would have been intimidated from any further opposition; but when they found that the blood of the Americans operated like oil to the flame, they became dismayed. The firmness of the town of Boston on this occasion, was the basis of the Replution; this was the trial of principle; this was putting theory into practice. The conduct of Britain was bringing our Town-Meeting Resolves to the test, and this was the period when the Republicans gave an unequivocal assurance of their patriotism. The Tradesmen of Boston were alert to the cause of their country; they gave support to the active citizens who pledged their lives and fortunes in vindication of the rights of the people; they were an irresistible body, and when they moved within the orbit of Freedom and rose superior to Tory influence, all opposition fell before them. The Tradesmen were fully informed of the importance of the controversy, and when they spoke, their voice was audible and decisive. The indolent Merchants were not inactive, as we were not cursed at this period with a body of mercantile muboms, who live on the smiles of a British master, and who dare not act contrary to his dictates. The Farmers also came forward to vindicate their rights as Freemen; this valuable part of the community never failed when their exertions were necessary; on an independent body we ever did, and must rely; they are the staff of our government, and the great palladium of our constitutional privileges. The Counties of Middlesex & Norfolk still retain the horrors of a British banditti, as they well remember the sanguinary onset of a mercenary soldiery on the commencement of hostilities; the 19th of April 1775, will impress on their minds dreadful effects of Monarchical tyranny. Lexington was a telegn which conveyed the intelligence the remotest parts of the continent—like the Star in the East, mentioned in Scripture, it directed Washington to the spot, where the campmerica was formed, to effect the fall of Freemen. From this moment Americans were alive to their duty, and nothing short of Heaven have inspired them with their intrepidity, valor and prowess unprepared with every warlike element, they were obliged to seek shelter from the very earth under ancient buildings, and, like the dugyp by the wand of Aaron, it converted to the purpose
of annoying and distressing their enemies.
I have particularly selected, as is before observed, the subject of the Boston Massacre. When this took place the controversy in this country involved in it the right of the British government to tax America; they sent troops to enforce it. In this state of things, could any patriot justify, for a trifling fee, the indiscriminate slaughter of his fellow citizens, merely from the unruly conduct of a number of boys? Wm. Paine, Esq. a worthy citizen, was wounded at his door, and every man, woman and child were more protected by Providence, than the lenity of the murderers. Would the people of London have permitted a band of soldiers (without even the formality of reading the Riot-act) to spread death and carnage through the metropolis? And yet Mr. John Adams, amidst the agonizing State of the town, came forward and justified Preston and his associates, for the slaughter of his countrymen. Not that I would wish to censure from party motives, at this length of time, his extraordinary behaviour; but when he saw the conduct of the Court in packing a Jury, and their determination to clear the prisoners, it ought to have excited his abhorrence, rather than his clemency. The object of the Court was, to place the military above the civil power, and I am sorry to observe, that Mr. Adams, as a Lawyer, sacrificed his principles as a Patriot, by assisting the British in this nefarious design. For if the country had been subjugated, the arguments of Mr. John Adams would have been plead as an authority, to substantiate prompt decisions of the military, above the legal, deliberate determinations of the civil authority.
I would not dwell too long on this circumstance, relating to Mr. John Adams, as I believe the suggestion is sufficient to convince him of the impropriety of his conduct. Whether the main guard of British troops should dispense the laws, in a country where their whole authority was disputed, was the question on which Preston and his associates ought to have been tried.
The controversy had gone beyond the trifling consideration of a lawyer's fee: The important question of civil and military boundary was to be ascertained, and when a pretended patriot became the advocate for a prompt decision of powder and ball (without even the formality of a Justice of Peace) the British naturally concluded, that a few guineas would silence our clamors, and bring our leading characters to justify their measures.
The political state of our country requires us to look back, in order to take some line of departure, by which we may draw our decisions. The Fifth of March, massacre, in my opinion, is the era which decided characters, within the town of Boston, in the estimation of Britain. They never forgave Samuel Adams or John Hancock for insisting on the removal of the troops; English pride rose indignant at the action; this was the unpardonable sin, which led to their proscription—but while they thirsted for the blood of these Patriots, gratitude ever induced them to respect those who assisted a venal Court to release the murderers. At this moment, the hand writing was discovered "Mene"

Tekel Upharsin ," which is thus interpreted, the man who vindicates the murderers of his townsmen is found wanting in patriotism.
OLD SOUTH.
WASHINGTON-CITY, Dec. 15.
THIS DAY, at 12 o'clock the following Message was presented to both Houses of Congress, by Mr. Lewis, Secretary to the President.
President's Message.
To the Senate, and House of Representatives of the United States.
WHEN we assemble together, fellow citizens, to consider the state of our beloved country, our just attentions are first drawn to those pleasing circumstances which mark the goodness of that Being from whose favor they flow, and the large measure of thankfulness we owe for his bounty. Another year has come around, and finds us still blessed with peace and friendship abroad, law, order and religion at home, good affection and harmony with our Indian neighbors, our burthens lightened; yet our income sufficient for the public wants, and the produce of the year great beyond example. These, fellow citizens, are the circumstances under which we meet; and we remark with special satisfaction those which, under the smiles of providence, result from the skill, industry & order of our citizens, managing their own affairs in their own way, and for their own use, unembarrassed by too much regulation, unoppressed by fiscal exactions.
On the restoration of peace in Europe, that portion of the carrying trade, which had fallen to our share during the war, was abridged by the returning competition of the belligerent powers. This was to be expected and was just. But, in addition we find, in some parts of Europe, monopolizing discriminations, which, in the form of duties, tend effectually to prohibit the carrying thither our own produce in our own vessels. From existing amities and a spirit of justice, it is hoped that friendly discussion will produce a fair and adequate reciprocity. But should false calculations of interest defeat our hope, it rests with the legislature to decide whether they will meet inequalities abroad with countervailing inequalities at home, or provide for the evil in any other way.
It is with satisfaction I lay before you an act of the British parliament anticipating this subject, so far as to authorise a mutual abolition of the duties and countervailing duties, permitted under the treaty of 1794. It shews on their part a spirit of justice and friendly accommodation, which it is our duty and our interest to cultivate with all nations. Whether this would produce a due equality in the navigation between the two countries, is a subject for your consideration.
Another circumstance, which claims attention, as directly affecting the very source of our navigation, is the defect or the evasion of the law providing for the return of seamen, and particularly of those belonging to vessels sold abroad. Numbers of them, discharged in foreign ports, have been thrown on the hands of our Consuls, who, to rescue them from the dangers into which their distresses might plunge them, and save them to their country, have found it necessary, in some cases, to return them at the public charge.
The cession of the Spanish province of Louisiana to France, which took place in the course of the late war, will, if carried into effect, make a change in the aspect of our foreign relations, which will doubtless have just weight in any deliberations of the legislature connected with that subject.
There was reason, not long since, to apprehend that the warfare in which we were engaged with Tripoli, might be taken up by some other of the Barbary powers. A reinforcement, therefore, was immediately ordered to the vessels already there.
Subsequent information however has removed these apprehensions for the present. To secure our commerce in that sea, with the smallest force competent, we have supposed it best to watch strictly the harbour of Tripoli. Still, however, the shallowness of their coast, and the want of smaller vessels on our part, has permitted some cruisers to escape unobserved: And to one of these an American vessel unfortunately fell a prey. The captain, one American seaman, and two others of colour, remain prisoners with them; unless exchanged under an agreement formerly made with the Bashaw, to whom, on the faith of that, some of his captive subjects had been restored.
The CONVENTION with the State of Georgia has been ratified by their legislature, and a repurchase from the Creeks has been consequently made, of a part of the Tallassee county. In this purchase has been also comprehended a part of the lands within the fork of Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers. The particulars of the contract will be laid before Congress so soon as they shall be in a state for communication.
In order to remove every ground of difference possible with our Indian neighbours, I have proceeded in the work of settling with them, and marking the boundaries between us. That with the Choctaw nation is fixed in one part, and will be throughout the whole within a short time. The country to which their title had been extinguished before the revolution is sufficient to receive a very respectable population, which Congress will probably see the expediency of encouraging, so soon as the limits shall be declared. We are to view this position as an Outpost of the United States, surrounded by strong neighbours, and distant from its support. And how far that monopoly, which prevents population, should be guarded against, and actual habituation made a condition of the continuance of title, will be for your consideration. A prompt settlement too of all existing rights and claims within this territory, presents itself as a preliminary operation.
In that part of the Indian territory which includes Vincennes the lines settled with the neighboring tribes fix the extinction of their title at a breadth of twenty-four leagues from East to West, and about the same length parallel with and including the Wabash. They have also ceded a tract of four miles square, inclining the Salt-Springs near the mouth of that river.
In the department of finance it is with pleasure I inform you that receipts of external duties, for the last twelve months, have exceeded those of any former year, and that ratio of increase has been also greater than usual. This has enabled us to cover all the regular exigencies of government, to pay from the Treasury this one year, upwards of eight millions of dollars—principal and interest of the public debt, exclusive of yards of one million paid by the sale of stock, and making in the whole a reduction of nearly five millions and a half of principal, and to have in the treasury four millions and half of dollars, which are in a case of application to the further discharge of debt, and current demand. Experience too, so far, authorises us to believe, if no extraordinary event supervenes, and the expenditure will be actually incurred that be greater than were contemplated by Congress at their last session; we shall not be disappointed in expectations then formed. Nevertheless, as the effect of pease the amount of duties is not fully ascertained, it is the more necessary to practise every useful economy to incur no expense, which may be avoided without prejudice.
The collection of internal taxes having been completed some of the states, the officers vested in it are of course out of commission. In others they will be so soon.
in a few, where the arrangements for the direct tax had been retarded, it will still be some time before the system is closed. It has not yet been thought necessary to employ the agent authorised by an act of the last session, for transacting business in Europe relative to debts and loans. Nor have we used the power, confided by the same act, of prolonging the foreign debt by reloads, and of redeeming instead thereof, an equal sum of the Domestic Debt. Should however the difficulties of remittance on so large a scale, render it necessary at any time, the power shall be executed, and the money thus unemployed abroad shall, in conformity with that law, be faithfully applied here in an equivalent extinction of Domestic Debt. When effects so salutary result from the plans you have already sanctioned, when merely by avoiding false objects of expence, we are able, without a direct tax, without internal taxes, and without borrowing, to make large and effectual payments towards the discharge of our public debt, and the emancipation of our posterity from that mortal canker, it is an encouragement, fellow citizens, of the highest order, to proceed as we have begun in substituting economy for taxation, and in pursuing what is useful for a nation placed as we are, rather than what is practised by others under different circumstances. And whensoever we are destined to meet events which shall call forth all the energies of our countrymen, we have the firmest reliance on those energies, and the comfort of leaving for calls like these, the extraordinary resources of loans and internal taxes. In the mean time, by payments of the principal of our debt, we are liberating, annually, portions of the external taxes, and forming from them a growing fund, still further to lessen the necessity of recurring to extraordinary resources.
The usual account of receipts and expenditures for the last year, with an estimate of the receipts of the ensuing one, will be laid before you by the Secretary of the Treasury.
No change being deemed necessary in our military establishment, an estimate of its expenses for the ensuing year, on its present footing, as also of the sums to be employed in fortifications, and other objects within that department, has been prepared by the Secretary at War, and will make a part of the general estimates which will be presented you.
Considering that our regular troops are employed for local purposes, and that the militia is our general reliance for great and sudden emergencies, you will doubtless think this institution worthy of a review, and give it those improvements of which you find it susceptible.
Estimates for the naval department, prepared by the Secretary of the Navy for another year, will in like manner be communicated with the general estimates. A small force in the Mediterranean will still be necessary to restrain the Tripoline cruisers: And the uncertain tenure of peace with some other of the Barbary powers, may eventually require that force to be augmented. The necessity of procuring some smaller vessels for that service, will raise the estimate: But the difference in their maintenance will soon make it a measure of economy. Presuming it will be deemed expedient to expend annually a convenient sum towards providing the naval defence which our situation may require, I cannot but recommend that the first appropriations for that purpose, may go to the saving what we already possess. No cares, no attentions, can preserve vessels from rapid decay, which lie in water, & exposed to the sun. These decays require great & constant repairs, and will consume, if continued, a great portion of the monies destined to naval purposes. To avoid this waste of our resources, it is proposed to add to our navy yard here a Dock within which our present vessels may be laid up dry, and under
cover from the sun. Under these circumstances experience proves that works of wood will remain scarcely at all affected by time. The great abundance of running water which this situation possesses, at heights far above the level of the tide, if employed as is practised for lock navigation, furnishes the means for raising and laying up our vessels, on a dry and sheltered bed. And should the measure be found useful here, similar depositories for laying up, as well as for building & repairing vessels, may hereafter be undertaken at other Navy yards, offering the same means. The plans and estimates of the work, prepared by a person of skill and experience, will be presented to you, without delay, and from these it will be seen that scarcely more than has been the cost of one vessel is necessary to save the whole, and that the annual sum to be employed towards its completion may be adapted to the views of the legislature as to naval expenditure.
To cultivate peace and maintain commerce and navigation in all their lawful enterprises; to foster our fisheries as nurseries of navigation, and for the nurture of man, and protect the manufactures adapted to our circumstances; to preserve the faith of the nation by an exact discharge of its debts and contracts, expend the public money with the same care and economy we would practise with our own, and impose on our citizens no unnecessary burthens; to keep in all things within the pale of our constitutional powers, and cherish the federal union, as the only rock of safety; these, fellow citizens, are the landmarks by which we are to guide ourselves in all our proceedings. By continuing to make these our rule of action, we shall endear to our countrymen the true principles of their constitution, and promote an union of sentiment and of action, equally auspicious to their happiness and safety. On my part you may count on a cordial concurrence in every measure for the public good; and on all the information I possess which may enable you to discharge to advantage the high functions with which you are invested by your country.
TH: JEFFERSON.
December 15, 1802.
New Novels & Romances.
NOBILITY run mad, or Raymond and his Three Wives.—Isabel, or the Orphan of Valdarno.—Amelia, or the Influence of Virtue, an old man's Story.—Lady of the Cave, or Mysteries of the fourteenth Century.—Stella of the North, or the Founding of the Ship.—Geraldwood.—The Three Spaniards.—Castle of Otranto.—Interesting Memoir, by a Lady.—Hatred, or the Vindictive Father.—Mojouf, or the Philosophy of the day.—Father and Daughter.—Martin & Mansfield, or the Romance of Francesca.—Who is the Murderer.—Correlia, or the Mystic Tomb.—Noble Wanderers.—White Knights, or the Monastery of Morne.—Wife & Mistress.—With a variety of other Books. Also, Registers & Almanacks for 1803. A great variety of MUFFS and TIPPLETS.—Fur Trimmings and Skins—Fur Caps, &c.
TICKETS in the North Providence Lottery and South-Hadley Canal. Gentlemen who wish to subscribe for the Life of WASHINGTON, and writings of OLD SOUTH, are requested to call soon. JACOB RICHARDSON. Newport, Dec. 24. 178
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON Monday, the Third of January ensuing, at ten o'clock A. M. at the house of Clarke Hopkins, in South-Kingstown (Boston Neck) about half a mile from the South-Ferry—Twelve Cows, One yoke of Oxen, Five two-year old Heifers, and Four Horse kind. ELISHA R. GARDNER, Vendue Master. South-Kingstown, Dec. 23, 1802.
A Good stand for Business.
TO be Sold, and possession given immediately, a Two-Story Dwelling House, with a convenient Shop, situate on the North side of Banister's wharf, next below Mr. Godfrey Werrand's. For terms, apply to the Subscriber, on the premises. ANDREW BAKER.
For Sale at this Office, The Rhode-Island ALMANAC For the Year of our Lord, 1803. By R. SOUTHWICK, PHILOM.

DUNSTABLE, (N. H.) Dec. 13.
On Saturday morning, about 8 o'clock, Timothy Hadley, aged about 18, was found dead in bed; a large quantity of froth, mixed with blood, covering a considerable part of his face, presented a shocking spectacle. A young man (Charles Roby) of 21 years of age, who slept with him, appeared also in a pitiful situation, though living. He was unable to speak or open his eyes, was considerably swollen and in great distress. He was immediately removed, and medical aid was administered to him. It appeared in evidence to the Coroner's inquest on the deceased, that the young men, who slept in a small and pretty tight chamber in which there was no fire place, had about 9 o'clock, carried to their chamber a kettle of lighted charcoal; that both the young men were well when they went to bed; and that nothing appeared in their previous conduct, which could raise a suspicion that they could have taken any thing with design to shorten life. The jury's verdict was, that the deceased came to his death by misfortune. No doubt is entertained but it was the poisonous quality of the charcoal which affected the young men. On Saturday night, the charcoal which was not consumed, was again lighted in the same chamber, and a cat shut up in it. In the morning, the charcoal was about half consumed, and the cat dead. She appeared to have died some time before morning. Roby is yet living. On Saturday he was entirely senseless; on Sunday morning he recovered his senses, but recollected nothing after he went to sleep on Friday night. It is expected he will recover.
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) Dec. 28. FIRE!
About four o'clock last Sunday morning, we were alarmed by the distressing cry of fire, which broke out in the building appropriated to the New-Hampshire Bank—one half the building occupied by Mrs. Hart, as a dwelling-house. The fire was discovered by a gentleman who lodged there, who gave the alarm immediately; but before the people could collect, the fire had burst through the walls of the house, and it was soon enveloped in flames, the family having scarcely time to escape. The fire communicated to the adjacent buildings, and spread with such amazing rapidity, that every effort to stop it was in vain, until it had destroyed the new Market, and every building on Daniel-street, as far as Capt. Hall's, on the north, and Mr. Hart's, on the south—whose houses were preserved. To the northward, the destruction was far more extensive. Every building on the parade, except the Meeting House and Court House—every one on Market-street and Fore-street, as high as Mrs. Whipple's house—every one on Bow-street, as far as Capt. Cutts' store, on Church-hill—every one on Cross-street, to the top of Dwyer's-hill—every one on Ladd-street, excepting one, fell victims to the devouring flames.
At the several places above mentioned, the progress of the fire was arrested by the most violent exertions; and by three o'clock in the afternoon, it was so far subdued as to give some hopes that the whole town would not be buried in one general heap of ashes. By this distressing calamity, a great number of persons are deprived of a home for themselves & families, and many of their means of support. Several widows and orphans are left destitute of every necessary of life, and are entirely dependent upon the charity of the benevolent. About one hundred buildings have been destroyed, and that part of the town which most materially affected the gentlemen in trade. Nearly three quarters of the European and India goods in the town had been deposited in the stores & shops which were consumed. But by the kind assistance of their friends, the merchants and traders have preserved the greatest part of their stock, and hope soon to be so accommodated as to supply their customers again. Great credit is due to the gentlemen of the neighboring towns, who came to assist the distressed. In what manner the fire began, remains yet to be developed; that part of the building where it was first discovered, had not had any fire put there by the occupant for several days prior to the time of the calamity. [Then follow the names of nearly one hundred and twenty sufferers]
Letters and papers from Portsmouth, furnish melancholy particulars of a most dreadful fire, which broke out there, on Sunday morning last, about four o'clock. The wind blew from the S. west, shifting a little to the southward. The fire began in the Banking-House of the New-Hampshire Bank, and extended its ravages through the most valuable part of the town. The letters state, that half a million of dollars will not make good the losses. We understand the ashes and ruins had not been removed from the vaults, of the bank, consequently the state of the deposits therein had not been ascertained. None of the shipping were injured. About 48,000 dollars the property in the houses consumed, were insured in this town. For further particulars see Portsmouth head.
A letter was yesterday received in this city from Charleston, in which was enclosed a letter from a member of the Legislature of South Carolina at the seat of government, which states that the majorities of republicans in the two houses of the legislature are in the senatorial branch 9, in the representative branch 70. It is contemplated in South Carolina to choose their representatives to the next congress by a general ticket; in consequence of which the indefatigable letter writer has posted to the seat of government under the expectation of imposing himself as a candidate for the senate of the United States. It would seem as if the senate was intended to be accommodated to the same description which Lord North gave of the British house of lords, an hospital for incurables; for there are in it now men to whom the people would not have entrusted a constable's office. And it seems Rutledge feels himself fit only for John Adams's hole.
NEWPORT, Saturday, January 1, 1803.
The 6th of December was the Constitutional day for the meeting of Congress; but owing to the non-attendance of some of the Members of the Senate, the President's Message was not delivered till the 15th. On the 14th a quorum was formed, and Stephen R. Bradley, of Vermont, was chosen President of the Senate pro tem.
Mr. RICHARDSON is elected Governor of South Carolina; and Pierce Butler, Senator of the U. S. in the room of Mr. Colhoun, deceased. There are unequivocal evidences of the republicanisn of South Carolina.
SAMUEL MACLAY (a Republican) is elected Senator of the United States for Pennsylvania, in the room of James Ross, a federalist.
The French Gen. LE CLERC, died at the Cape on the 3d Nov. after an illness of five days. His body was embalmed and sent to France (by the Swiftsure, 74 gun ship) accompanied by Madame Le Clerc, sister to Bouaparte.
Gen. Rochambeau, succeeds Gen. Le Clerc, as Commander in Chief at the Cape.
Accounts from the Cape, state, that the negroes had succeeded in taking Port-Republican by storm, and had put all the white men, women and children in the place to the sword.
Congress is now assembled at Washington, and the most excellent Message of the President is before us. With the prosperity of our country before his eyes, he could not fail to express himself happily on the enjoyment of the means by which it may be prolonged. By examining the message, every citizen may determine what measures are adopted for the tranquility, the safety, and the best prosperity of his country. We cannot say too much, but each one may judge of the character of the present administration, from the important facts in this invaluable state paper.
In expectation of receiving the President's Message, we prepared a Supplement the two preceding weeks; but were then disappointed, and of course this week are very much crowded. We must, therefore, discontinue the Review of "Rutledge's case" for the present, with the assurance that it shall be resumed in our next. And we take this opportunity, as a proper one (for we intend the "case" shall be thoroughly fished before we again decline it) to propose the following question to Ben. Hazard, who, as "Dep. Sec'y, & Pub. Not. ex officio," solemnized the several affidavits that have appeared in exculpation of Mr. Rutledge:—Did you, Sir, as the law requires, duly administer the oath upon each, and every of those affidavits, or depositions, to the persons respectively who purported to have given them? We are authorized to say you did not. And shall wait a while for your answer, before we enlarge upon this point.
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, December 31. ENTERED. From Sloop Lucy, Bailey, Turks-Island. Brig Charles & Harriot, Clarke, Machias. Angeronia, Burdick, New-York. Venus, Bigby, Charleston. Sloop Sally, Bowen, Alexandria. CLEARED. For Schooner Neptune, Gould, Martinique. George, Baker, Antigua. Sloop Fame, Justin, New-York. Brig Hermes, Earl, Charleston.
SIMON DAVIS Has for sale,
ST. Croix Rum by the Hoghead, 2d and 3d proof, Antigua Rum, ditto, ditto, Retailing Molasses, ditto, ditto, Superfine Flour by the quantity or single Barrel, Pilot, Navy, and Ship Bread, ditto, Tar and Turpentine, ditto, Brown Sugar by the Barrel, Coffee by the Hoghead, Barrel, or Bag, Logwood & Fustick by the Ton, Cwt. or smaller quantity, A few pieces Mahogany, A quantity of Menhaden Fish, in excellent order for shipping, A few tons Whale Oil, Spermaceti Candles by the quantity or single Box. Newport, Jan. 1, 1803.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from the Garrison at Fort-Wolcott, on the 25th inst. FRANCIS LEDGARD, born in the State of Connecticut, in the town of Plymouth, 22 years of age, five feet 9 inches high, dark complexion, grey eyes, brown short hair, had on a round hat, brown fustout coat, blue close bodied ditto, blue cloth vest and blue pantaloon.
Whoever takes up and secures said Deserter in any Gaol, or delivers him to the Commanding Officer at Fort-Wolcott, shall receive the above reward with all reasonable expenses. LLOYD BEALL, Capt. of Artillerists Commanding. Fort-Wolcott, Dec. 28th, 1802.
The Members of the Newport Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, are requested to meet at the State-House, on the 3d inst. at 6 P. M. Per order, JOSEPH THURSTON, Sec'y. 1st Mo. 1st, 1803.
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 EDWARD DEXTER, of Providence, in said District, Trader; and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners in the said Commission named, on the 8th and 22d days of January next, and on the 4th day of February next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of each day, at Alpheus Ammidon'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 Affixee or Affixees, and at the last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination; and the Creditors are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of his certificate. 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, Dec. 24, 1802.
For sale by JACOB RICHARDSON and WILLIAM R. WILDER, DABOLL'S SCHOOLMASTER'S ASSISTANT. Being a plain practical system of Arithmetic. THIRD EDITION—By NATHAN DABOLL.
RECOMMENDATIONS. Yale-College, Nov. 27, 1799. I HAVE read Daboll's Schoolmaster's Assistant. The arrangement of the different branches of Arithmetic is judicious and perspicuous. The author has well explained Decimal Arithmetic, and has applied it in a plain and elegant manner to the solution of various questions, and especially to those relative to the Federal computation of money. I think it will be a very useful book to Schoolmasters and their pupils. JOSIAH MEIGS, Professor of Mathematics & Natural Philosophy.
I have given some attention to the work abovementioned, and concur with Professor Meigs in his opinion of its merit. NOAH WEBSTER. New-Haven, Dec. 12, 1799.
Rhode-Island College, Nov. 30, 1799. I have run through Mr. Daboll's Schoolmaster's Assistant, and have formed of it a very favorable opinion. According to its original design, I think it well "calculated to furnish schools in general with a methodical, easy and comprehensive system of Practical Arithmetic." I therefore hope it may find a generous patronage, and have an extensive spread. ASA MESSER, Professor of the Learned Languages, and Teacher of Mathematics.
Plainfield Academy, April 20, 1802. I make use of Daboll's Schoolmaster's Assistant in teaching common Arithmetic, and think it the best calculated for that purpose of any which has fallen within my observation. JOHN ADAMS, Rector of Plainfield Academy.
Hudson, Aug. 21, 1802. I have perused Daboll's Arithmetic, and find it, in my opinion, far preferable to any system I am acquainted with. It is an improvement on Dilworth, as Dilworth's Schoolmaster's Assistant is calculated merely to assist the Schoolmaster; but Daboll's will equally answer this purpose, and assist the scholar to teach himself besides. Nothing I have seen so fully meets my ideas, and I give it my decided preference and recommendation. THOMAS WORTH, Teacher of Mathematics.
Three large editions of this celebrated Arithmetic have been published in less than three years. It is in general use in the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island, and introduced in many schools in the State of New-York. In the third edition improvements are made upon the 1st and 2d editions. December 1, 1802.
For Charleston (S. Carolina.)
THE brig ANGERONIA, ISAAC BURDICK, Master, will sail in 12 days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, now lying at Stevens' Wharf, or to BENJ. CHURCH. Newport, Dec. 29, 1802.
Strayed, or Stolen, A Few days since, a bright bay MARE, of about middling size, with a star in her forehead, trots all, and has no shoes on. Any person who will give information of her at the Office of the Rhode-Island Republican, shall be generously rewarded therefor. Newport, Jan. 1, 1803.
Sales at Auction.
On FRIDAY, 21st inst. at 11 o'clock, (if fair, if not the first fair day)
WILL be sold at Auction (if not sold before at private sale) the Schooner GENERAL GREENE, with her sails, rigging, &c. as per inventory. Also, 1 Fore top-sail, 1 Foresail, 1 Main top-sail, & 1 Mizzen-top-sail; all new—large enough for a ship of 250 tons. 1 Anchor, 4 Four pound carriage guns, 4 Swivel guns. Conditions at time of Sale.
For further particulars, respecting the selling the Schooner at private sale, &c. apply to GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Jan. 1, 1803.
ELEAZER TREVETT,
INFORMS his friends and the Public in general, that he has opened a Shop in the house of Catharine Eason, in Washington-street, on the Point, next north of the ship-yard. Where he has for sale a general assortment of West-India GOODS; also, a quantity of Dry Goods, as cheap as at any Store in town. Captains of vessels and others may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 25, 1802.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
Has just opened, and now offers for sale, at his old stand, next door South of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, a neat and general Assortment of
HARDWARE, STATIONARY, and other Articles,
AMONG which are, a great variety of the most fashionable cabinet furniture—brass knobs and hooks—pendal rings—legant enameled and brass cloak pins (or supporters for looking-glasses) brass locks, bolts, hinges, and table castors—files and rasps—screws, brads, and nails of all kinds—brass and iron hinges—door, chest, trunk, cupboard, pad, and other locks of every description—gun-locks and brass furniture—knives and forks—desert knives—jack and pen knives—desk and office knives—scissors and shears—ring, knob, and thumb latches, brass and iron—peunter and iron, table and tea spoons—warming pans, copper and brass—composition, iron, silver, iron and block tin tea kettles—spader and shovels—shovels and tongs—sleeyards—choosing shears—griddles, patent and common—flattens—bellows, brass and iron wifes—box, and iron coffee mills—brass, japan'd, and iron candlesticks—steel and japan'd snuffers—snuffer boats—patent lamps, various kinds—Glue, first quality—Also, A handsome assortment japan'd ware.
Patent and common Time Glasses—Looking glasses—chaise and riding whips, and whip cords—brass and iron wire—curry combs—mouse and rat traps—axes, adzes and hatchets—drawing knives—carpenters rules and Kent hammers—wood saws—band and fitting do.—tennant dovetail and sash do, brass and iron back—turning, compass and keyhole do.—double iron jack planes—jointers and smoothing planes—single iron do.—moulding and rabbit do.—castigalls, hollows and rounds, and table planes—moving phistors and plow planes—bit stock with bits assorted—best cast-steel former chisels—common do.—morticing and socket chisels and gouges—cast-steel fluting gouges—plain irons—sliding gunners—iron squares and compasses—carpenters rules—spike and nail gimblets—tapborers, &c. Shoemakers hammers, knives, knippers, pincers, tacks, awl blades, do. lasts, and fine sticks—House, hearth, clothes, bat, dishing, and tooth-brushes—horse shoe, tar, scrubbing and painters do.—bones, razors, razor straps and cases—shaving boxes—horn and ivory combs—brass, peunter, leather, paper and glass inkstands—ink powder—copper plate copy slips—letter, writing, and wrapping paper, every quality—quills from 50 cents to 3 dollars per hundred—feeling wax & wafer—black and red Morocco pocket books—best black led pencils, slates & slate pencils—gunter scales and dividers—powder flasks—best London peunter tea pots. And a variety of other articles as low as can be bought in this town.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter,
THE good Sloop HIRAM, only two years old,—strong well built, and in complete order in her hull and full rigg'd,—Will be Sold on reasonable terms if applied for soon.—Or may be Chartered or Freighted, to any port in the United States, or West Indies. For terms apply to AARON BORDEN, at Freetown, or to WM. MOORE, jun. & Co. Newport, December, 23, 1802.
WILLIAM HELME
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, THAT having employed an experienced Workman from New-York, he has for sale, at his Manufactory on the Point (by the large or small quantity) mould and dipped tallow Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported. Newport, Sept. 3, 1802.
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason, to the shop of Mr. Thomas Howland, directly opposite—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 favors acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD.
To be Sold or Let,
And entered upon the 25th of March next, A FARM, in East-Greenwich, in that part called Frenchtown, containing about 140 acres of excellent land, with a good dwelling-house, Barn, Crib, Cooper's Shop, & Cyder-shed.—It is pleasantly situated, well wooded and watered, with plenty of orcharding. A Grist Mill and one third of a Saw Mill, belonging to said premises. Any person inclining to purchase, or hire, may know the terms by applying to the Subscriber, on said premises. BENJAMIN TILLINGHAST. East-Greenwich, Dec. 18, 1802.

John & Henry Cahone, HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf  BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hilberts; Molasses, by the hogshead; Flour, by the barrel; Brown Stout; Raisins per case; Candles, by the box; Iron Cabosces; 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 & Hams—Butter, and Hogs' Lard, &c. —LIKewise,  LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with.  MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—and their Favors gratefully acknowledged.  GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen— Middlings, per bushel or barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS.  Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 3tf
Public Entertainment.  THE subscriber inform the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, sign of the Ship; well of Cole's Inn.—Constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommodation, by the Public's humble servant,  PRESERVED ALGER. October 23, 1802. eviiif
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner & Distiller,  INFORMS the Public, that he has taken a Shop next South of Messrs. Gardner & Dean's Auction-Room, and adjoining Mr. Nicolas Geffroy's, Watch-Maker, where he has constantly for Sale, in addition to a complete Assortment of Confectionary, the following Articles, viz.  Fresh Malaga grapes; box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; pepper; ginger; teas; coffee; chocolate, No. 1 & 2; do. prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; best cherry wine; together with a small assortment of fashionable  Crockery Ware: In addition to which he expects to receive shortly, a complete assortment of Wines, Liquors, and other articles. Punctual attendance given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.  Newport, Dec. 18. 16tf
JOHN M. MANSFIELD, At his SHOE STORE, corner of Church Lane, Thames-Street,  KEEPS constantly for sale, a general assortment of warranted SHOES, among which are—a beautiful variety of the most fashionable Kid Slippers for Ladies, just received.—Also, a fresh supply of Morocco Shoes; Ditto, with cork soles, made plain & to lace—Florentine Shoes—Gentlemen's fine & common Shoes—a large assortment of men's and boys' thick do.—Children's do. of almost every description. The smallest favor will be gratefully acknowledged.  Newport, Dec. 10, 1802. 115tf
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport Long-Wharf, No. 12.  Keyes and Brigham, Have constantly for sale,  PRIME and mess PORK —prime mess, mess and prime BEEF, of the first quality, re-packed in the best order, suitable for domestic or foreign use.—Also, by the keg or box, LARD, first sort—refined mould tallow CANNLES, first quality; ditto ditto—No 1 and 2 Bar SOAP.—Likewise, corned, and fresh BEEF.  December 10, 1802. 6tf
State of Rhode-Island, &c. Newport, ff. Dec. 15, 1802.  WHEREAS David Lawson, of Exeter, in the county of Washington, and State aforesaid, hath filed his petition in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of Newport, against his wife Elizabeth Lawson, now residing in Palestine, in the county of Montgomery, and State of New-York; praying for divers causes therein stated, that the bonds of marriage between him and his said wife be dissolved, and a decree of divorce promulgated:—Notice, therefore, is hereby given to the said Elizabeth, and to all persons concerned, to appear at the next Term of said Supreme Judicial Court, to be held at Newport, in and for the county of Newport, on the first Monday of March next, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted.  6tf P. M. MUMFORD, C.R.
FOR SALE.  THE real estate of Paleg Allen , late of Middletown, deceased, (about four miles from the State house in Newport, adjoining the road,) consisting of between fifty and sixty acres of land, with a dwelling-house, other buildings, and a good orchard thereon; well watered; good meadow, pasture, and tillage land, natural to Barley.—Possession will be given the 27th of March next. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers.  ELIZABETH ALLEN, THOMAS C. ALLEN. Middletown, Dec. 3, 1802. civtf.
ALL Persons having any demands on the estate of Capt. John Coggeshall Almy , jun. late of Newport, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them to the subscriber for settlement; and all persons indebted to said estate, are required to make immediate payment to  JOHN COGGESHALL ALMY, Ex'r, James-town, Dec. 17, 1802. [61
FOR SALE, And possession given on the 25th of March next,  A LARGE and valuable tract of LAND, in Hopkinton, adjoining Wood-River.—Containing about Seven Hundred Acres; known by the name of the Ellery Land , and now part of the estate of Col. GEORGE IRISH , deceased. About Two Hundred acres of said land is cleared, and fit for tillage or meadow. The remainder is mostly covered with Timber of the best quality for ship plank, &c. An excellent stream of water runs through said land, whereon a Saw Mill may be erected at a small expence.  The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers.  NICHOLAS TAYLOR, JOHN IRISH. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. c8tf
To be Sold or Let,  A WELL finished Dwelling-House, situated on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens'—Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with some part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to  HENRY G. CHAMPLIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. cxij
HEAR TE!  To be sold, and possession given the 25th of March next, One Hundred and Fifty acres of Land of the first quality, lying in South-Kingstown, (Boston Neck)—about half a mile south of Gardner's Ferry, commonly known by the name of the Bonnet farm—and is bounded as follows: Westerly, partly on the Westquogue pond; partly on land of Simeon Potter, and partly on land of George Brown;—Southerly, on the ocean:—Easterly, on the Narragansett Bay, and Northerly on land of the subscriber. Its local situation is far preferable to any in said town.—It is well watered in six divisions, with double wall. For fishing and fowling, none is superior in the State; the pond abounding with perch of an excellent kind, and fowl of a great variety.—The beach affords an inexhaustible source of sea manure, such as rock & ribbin weed, and sea curril. There are two living springs of water on the premises. An indisputable title will be given, and the mode of payment made easy to the purchaser: The terms may be known by applying to  JOHN GARDINER. South-Kingstown, Dec. 3, 1802. 114tf
For Sale, by the Subscriber,  JAMAICA RUM by the hogshead, Ditto SUGAR by the hhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES, all of 1st Quality.  JOHN MEIN. Church-Lane, July 12, 1802. 94tf
NOTICE  IS hereby given, to all persons having any demands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON , late of Jamestown, deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to MARY CONGDON , of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN , her lawful Agent, at Newport.  November 22, 1802. 113tf
For Sale, by the Subscriber,  BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of Oakum, which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers.  *** Cash, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
TO BE LET,  AND possession given immediately, a convenient two story Dwelling-House, on the Long-Wharf, but a few rods below the foot of the Parade. For terms, apply to  WILLIAM RYAN. Newport, Dec. 10, 1802. 115tf
W. R. WILDER, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's,  WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents.  Newport, Aug. 21. 99tf
WHEREAS the Court of Probate of the town of Newport, have allowed six months longer for the Creditors of the estate of Charles Laffille , late of Newport, Merchant, deceased, represented insolvent, to bring in their claims:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to exhibit them for settlement; and all such as are inhibited, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to  SIMON DAVIS, Adm'r. Newport, Aug. 18, 1802. cvi  Blank Deeds, and Justice's Writs, and Executions, for sale at this Office.
NICOLAS GEFFROY, Watch-Maker, in Newport,  HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.  He also carries on the  Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business, in all its branches, and likewise 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 bangors; plated bits, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; castors and dividers, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-books; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; Bayley-sugar; and sugar plumbs; Spanish Segars; best Makabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement.  Newport, May 13, 1802. 19tf
THE Court of Probate for the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of WALTER EASTON , late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, within said time, or otherwise they will be precluded according to law.  EDMOND TOWNSEND, THOMAS PECKHAM, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to  MERIBETH EASTON, DAVID BUEFOM, JOHN SLOCUM, } Executors. Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802. 82tf
Sail Making.  THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of  Spooner and Dunham,  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  WING SPOONER, 2d. CHARLES C. DUNHAM. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
TO BE SOLD,  A FARM, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 175 acres of good Land, with a Dwelling-House, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy.—Also,  A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to  PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Dec. 29, 1802. 50tf
Gold & Silver Smith.  THE Subscriber Respectfully informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has taken a Shop belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh, directly opposite the Post-Office, where he carries on the GOLD and SILVER Smith, and JEWELLERY Business, 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 most gratefully acknowledged, by the Public's humble servant,  JOHN SNOW. *** Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Newport, Sept. 25, 1802. civtf
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. 60tf
Thomas Voax, At his Sugar-Refinery, South end of Thames-Street—Has constantly for Sale,  SUGAR Refiner's MOLASSES, of an excellent quality, in Hogsheads, Tierces, and Barrels, or by the Gallon; Lump SUGAR (very cheap for the quality) by the single lump, or larger quantity.—Also, Loaf SUGAR, by the Loaf; White Syrup, and Vinegar, by the gallon.—He also continues to take in Brown Sugar, (to Manufacture into Loaf Sugar,) on reasonable terms.  Newport, Oct. 7, 1802. civtf
John A. Shaw, & Co.  INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the  WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of  Hair Work & Gold Cyphers neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cafes, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's belt & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovel & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quils, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rappee & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewellery & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the  GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver, & Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.  Newport, Oct. 22, 1802. 72tf
For Sale,  TWO House-Lots, 143 feet front, with a Dwelling-House, Stable, Chaise-house, Wood-house, & Crib, thereon standing; and a well of good water in the yard, with a pump therein. For terms, inquire of the subscriber, living on the premises.  JOSEPH MARTIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exiiif
Entertainment,  BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter , sign of the Anchor, a little north east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Punctual attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. 79tf
Fifteen Dollars Reward.  RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday evening last, a Negro boy, named JAMES , about nineteen years old, five feet 6 or 7 inches high, stocky built; was born in Jamaica; speaks something of the Creole dialect; has had one joint of his little Toe cut off; had on when he went off, a dark mixed coloured Jacket and striped tow cloth Trowsers; took with him one nankeen Jacket and a pair of overalls, one calico and one nankeen vest; was heard of on the road to Providence, enquiring the way to Boston. Whoever will secure said Negro, so that the owner may receive him again, shall be paid the above Reward, and all necessary charges, by  WALTER NICHOLS. Newport, Sept. 24, 1802. ci
FOR SALE,  HALF of a Body PEW, No. 80—situate on the West Aisle very near the pulpit, in the Rev. Mr. Bradley's Meeting-House.—For terms, enquire of the Printer.  Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. 108tf
NOTICE.  ALL those who are indebted to THOMAS A. GREEN , or to JOHN MOSHER , and Co. either by Book or Note, are hereby notified, that the accounts and notes are lodged with the subscriber for collection—and are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, and prevent unnecessary cost.  EDWARD HEMPSTEAD. Newport, Oct. 29, 1802. 89tf
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Sanford , of Newport, deceased, call upon all persons having any demands upon the Estate of the deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment, to  SAMUEL VERNON, SAMUEL VERNON, jun. VALENTINE WIGHTMAN, Newport, Oct. 14, 1802. eviiif
To be Sold,  A LOT of Land, containing upwards of 3 acres, fronting Tanner & Warner Street, with a House, well finished; paved Cellar; and never failing well of water. Also, a Stable and Chaise-House.—Likewise for sale, a Lot, fronting Broad-Street and Tanner Street, with a large commodious Dwelling-House; Shop, Stable, and Chaise-House. For terms, apply to  OLIVER READ. Newport, March 20, 1802. 77tf
Hard Ware Store.  THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received by the latest arrivals at Boston from Liverpool, a general assortment of HARD WARE, direct from the Manufactories, which he will offer for sale, in Providence, at the Store of Mr. Isaac Pitman, directly opposite the Baptist Meeting-House, by Wholesale only, upon as reasonable terms as can be purchased at New-York or Boston.—They are now opening, and will be all opened in a few days, by  HENRY GREW. Providence, May 21, 1802. 87tf