The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1801-01-14 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 107. ]
WEDNESDAY, January 14, 1801.
[ Vol. III. ]
HAT FURS.
Peter Taylor HAS JUST RECEIVED, A GOOD assortment of HAT FURS, such as Northern and Western Beaver; do. Raccoon Skins and Muskrat, which will be sold on as good terms as can be bought in the New-England States, for Cash. ALSO, A good assortment of Fine Hats, and Fels, which can be recommended. LIKEWISE, 16,000 Dutch Quills, a few pieces Hair Ribbon, which will be sold on credit. Said Taylor will give cash and a generous price for any quantity of good Mink Skins. January 7.
RUM
FOR SALE, John Mason and Sons HAVE received a consignment of eighteen hogheads of Demerara RUM, of a good flavour and high proof, which they offer for sale at a very low price for cash or on short credit. January 7.
To Let,
A CONVENIENT DWELLING-HOUSE, west side of the Mill-bridge, lately occupied by Mr. ELISHA BROWN. For terms, apply to BENJAMIN SMITH. January 7.
Take Notice.
TAKEN up on the land occupied by the subscriber, in North-Providence, on or about the 1st inst. a HORSE COLT, rising two years old. Whoever has lost the same may have him again, by proving property, and paying charges. ROBERT HARKNESS. North-Providence, 6th inst. Mo.
LOST,
ON Thursday the 25th of December, between Providence and BARZILLAI PAINE, Esq's. in Gloucester, two Silk changeable Handkerchiefs. Whoever has found the same, and will leave them at this Office, or at ABRAHAM BAKER's, in Gloucester, shall be handsomely rewarded for their kindness. January 7.
THE subscriber informs the public, that he has removed to the house lately improved by Capt. RODMAN, first house north of Dr. THAYER's, where he will attend the call of those who wish for his aid in the various branches of Physick and Surgery. The success he has met with in this town gives him encouragement to hope that he shall meet with the approbation of those who may employ him. He has discovered a Pill for the cure of the Asthma and Pulmonic cases, which has been used with great reputation. The public's humble servant, JOHN CLEAVELAND. N. B. Also keeps a private Boarding House. December 31.
THE subscribers having entered into Copartnership, under the Firm of BECKFORD and OLNEY , respectfully inform their friends and the public, that they have taken the shop next door north of Capt. EBENEZER MACOMBER's, and directly opposite the house of Dr. JOSEPH BOWEN, where they request the encouragement of the public to the following branches of their business, viz.
Gentlemen and Ladies Saddles and Bridles of the newest fashion, Portmanteaus and Saddle-bags of all kinds, Holsters and Caps for horsemen, made in the neatest manner. Also, all kinds of Upholsters Work, such as Chair-Bottoming, stuffing Soffas, Easy-Chairs and Lolling Chairs, &c. Likewise, Leather and Hair Trunks of all sizes, Harness of all kinds and Chaise Trimming done in the best manner. Orders for any of the above work will be thankfully received and faithfully executed, by the public's obedient servants, NEHEMIAH BECKFORD, JAMES M. OLNEY. December 31.
To be Sold,
A VALUABLE FARM, in East-Greenwich, containing about an hundred acres of most excellent land adjoining the compact part of said town, with a large Dwelling-house and Barn, and other out-buildings thereon. Said farm is excellently watered with durable springs. Any person inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to JOHN PEIRCE. December 24.
For the PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
MR. CARTER, HAVING seen a publication in the Providence Journal, dated Newport, December 13th, 1800, signed by William Turner, (I suppose the Surgeon of the United States Frigate General Greene) remarking censoriously on the conduct of a friend of mine, who had, unrequested by me, attempted a vindication of my conduct, regarding my transactions on the affair of the first introduction of the Pestilential Fever into this town, by the ship Gen. Greene; endeavouring to insinuate to my discredit that many cases of that fever had been falsely represented by me, which occasioned an unnecessary increase of alarm—and that I had not been authorized in my visiting the ship General Greene, on that alarming occasion; I have thought it incumbent on me to state the following facts, explanatory of that transaction:
The Health Officer called on me early in the morning, and delivered me an order of the Council to visit a number of sick; and in our walk from their respective abodes he observed, that he had not yet finished; as I must visit the ship, on board of which there were also others sick, which he had been informed of, subsequent to the meeting of the Council; and on my observing, there might be a degree of indicacy in doing so, he replied that I, or any practitioner, was obliged to attend him, when called on (under a penalty, in case of refusal, of 40 dollars) on board any ship. My friend, Mr. John Slocum, sometime after this circumstance, called on that officer, and he signed the certificate which has appeared in your paper under the signature of "Observer." If Mr. Wanton was unauthorized to call me on board that ship, I was ignorant of it, being a stranger; and it was an imposition on me, highly reprehensible; but at that circumstance I am not at all surprized, having since learned that nothing astonishing from that source is to be expected.
My main stress is placed on the misrepresentations so much insisted on by Mr. Turner. I shall leave to a candid public to judge, whether the horrid devastation of lives, that was the immediate consequence of the introduction of that dreadful malady (in this and other towns) was not a shocking proof of the truth of my representations regarding it; and would also ask, if those representations had been early attended to, whether many valuable lives would not most probably have been saved? It is not difficult to see through the views of person who may think proper to deny me the merit of having been fortunate in many cures in cases of that fever, and that those cases should be called spurious. But as my manuscript is now in the press of Mr. Farnsworth, which treats more fully of the Pestilential Fever, &c. the public will on its publication be better able to judge of my motives and general conduct therein; and I shall discontinue my future attention to whatever may appear, either anonymously or otherwise, on this subject.
CHARLES F. BARTLETT.
THE CENTURY.
WE have now gotten to the close of the eighteenth century. Since its commencement, an interesting period has elapsed in the history of human affairs. The century began with the death of William, the accession of Ann, Princess of Denmark, to the British throne; and the introduction of those long and desolating struggles between the confederates and Lewis the 14th, in which Eugene, Marlborough and Villars, signalized themselves so eminently; in which Blenheim and Ramillies felt so deeply the tempest of war, and by which France, the Low Countries, and all the most favoured portions of Europe, were so miserably exhausted. Even then the French armies penetrated to the gates of Vienna, and threatened dissolution to the imperial dominion. In the course of this century we have been witnesses to the greatest revolutions. France has dismissed her King and Royal family, and let out half the blood of her nobility by the guillotine, and after endless scenes of slaughter, confiscation, treachery and conquest, she has sunk into a momentary repose under a government to which it is difficult to affix any name in the use of political writers; but which perhaps may, without much quaintness of language, be called a Monarchico-Aristocratico-Republican Consulate. Holland, Flanders, Switzerland and Italy, have undergone material revolutionary changes. The Triple Crown has become gradually the mere tawdry fragment of linking years, and irrecoverable bankruptcy. The clashings of the Ottoman arms, which spread terror through hosts of warriors, are now as little regarded as the rattles of children. Russia has emerged from her barbarity, and become formidable on the theatre of Europe. England, Scotland and Ireland have become consolidated into one powerful Empire. The United States, the glory of the
western continent, and perhaps eventually its arbiter, have risen to independence and unexampled prosperity. The temple of Janus is not shut as the century comes to a close. It began in war, it has progressed in war, and it ends in war: for the Congress at Lunéville is probably but the short nap of wearied armies.
From the NEWPORT MERCURY.
The CRAB APPLE.
SHOULD the Devil think proper to appear to us in the shape in which he is often represented by scurvy poets, half-witted painters, and bigotted old women, there would be very little danger from all his temptations. An ugly black head, fortified with two short horns, joined to an human body, and terminating with the tail of an ox, may be an object of horror, but certainly is not an object of allurements.—But when he appears like an "Angel of light," clothed in celestial beauty, and decorated in the full bloom of immortal youth, then the danger commences; we hug the insidious tempter to our bosoms.—To cut short all metaphor, great crimes are of such a nature, that the frightfulness of their appearance is often an antidote against their perpetration. He who should gravely write to persuade us not to commit robbery or murder, might as well fold up his paper, and put his ink-horn in his pocket. But there are other crimes to which human nature is exposed. Pleasure often steals irresistibly upon the heart, and confines the reason with her flowery bands; more strong however than fetters of adamant.—Hypocrisy assumes the mask of virtue: E Bribery persuades us to drain the flowing bowl to the bottom, and whispers that temperance demands this indulgence: Indolence gives the opiate draught, and the reason slumbers in confident security that relaxation is necessary, to recruit the broken and exhausted energies of nature. Avarice plates the heart with insensibility, and calls generosity prodigal profusion: Modesty, on the other hand, under the specious pretext of liberality, pours forth her bounties indiscriminately upon the worthy and unworthy, and enriches others by making a bankrupt of herself. Writers have hence taken occasion to blend together virtue and vice, and so to temper the one with the other, that the danger is seldom perceived, until we fall victims to the fatal delusion.—I have designed this paper not to rail at the frailties of our common nature, that is an incurable defect; but to admonish my fellow-citizens to be on their guard against those writers who combine their forces with the vices of humanity, the more effectually to taint and corrupt the heart.—German literature has lately been admired by the amateurs of polite and elegant composition. False sentiments have been tinkled off with all the embellishments of language, to catch the eye, and captivate the heart, of the careless, credulous, and unsuspecting reader.—Morality is represented as a cold and inanimate duty, more congenial to the cloister of the monk, than to the habits of civilized life. Every vice is painted in such alluring colours, that we first excuse, then justify, and finally applaud, and approve of its commission.—Goethe, in his "Sorrows of Werter," has fully justified this severity of remark. The story, disrobed of all ornament, in this; Werter falls in love with a woman by the name of Charlotte, already betrothed to another, and receives her affections in return. She is, however married to her first lover, and with much difficulty preserves the inviolability of her nuptial engagements. Her affections are totally estranged from her husband; but a regard for the reputation of her sex, prevents a criminal indulgence of her passion.—Werter finally commits suicide, and Charlotte is rendered miserable by his death. Here the cloven-foot of iniquity appears. Had Charlotte been excited to a criminal indulgence of her passions, the novel would have raised not our admiration, but contempt. She therefore preserves an extrinsecal regard for the honour of her sex, while the whole force of her feelings struggles against it. Does then the overtask constitute the only crime? Is passion the less dangerous, because it is concealed? An husband must be sole in the affections of his wife, or he is no longer an husband. Chastity, my readers, does not depend on an abstinence from a criminal indulgence of inclination: it depends on a purity of heart, and a continuance of affection. Charlotte, harsh as the expression may seem, was in heart a prostitute. The whole drift, design, and object of this writer was, to dissolve that sacred charm, which binds together two kindred souls; and to introduce, in its stead, a laxity of principle that must inevitably be productive of wretchedness.—Chastity is the ornament, guard, and salvation of your sex. The miserable object of
pity and scorn, of horror and derision that now rambles the streets, once lost the sweet blush of modesty on her cheek; but destitute of that, she has now no dwelling but the flies of infamy; no food but what is purchased at the price of daily prostitution. Licentiousness of principle produces licentiousness of action. Be cautious, lest this author, whom you may now consider as an "Angel of Light," may not in the end prove an "Angel of Darkness," to lead you step by step, into irretrievable ruin.
Foreign Articles.
LONDON, October 1.
HIS Swedish Majesty has authorized the establishment of a Bank of Discount, which the States had agreed would be of considerable advantage. The capital is to consist of 600,000 rix dollars, in money, of which the Bank is to furnish two thirds, and individuals are to supply the remaining third by subscription, before the first of November next. Offices dependant on this Bank are also to be established for the advantage of the public in the different cities of the kingdom.
The celebrated French Architect, Louis, has lately paid the debt of nature. He designed several of the Paris Theatres, and planned those immense structures which surround the Palais Royal. But his chef d'œuvre is the Theatre at Bourdeaux, which for grandeur of design, ingenuity of construction, and richness of ornament, must rank amongst the most superb edifices of this kind in modern Europe.
Two Ladies of the ton lately sought a duel at Paris with knives, and so furious and sanguinary was the contest, that both the wretches have since died of their wounds.
The Pope has found it necessary to retrench greatly the usual establishment, and has fixed the expenses of his palace at 30,000 crowns a year, instead of 150,000, which they cost his predecessors.
A singular circumstance of parricide was lately discovered in the department of Herault, in France. A man of the name of Tabary was shot by his own son as they returned at night from a tavern. To the crowd assembled by the report, the murderer said, that his father had been assassinated by three men, unknown, and that he had received a sabre wound across the fingers in defending him. The people, seeing his bloody hand, and the father being lifeless, he passed without suspicion. But on going to the hospital the next day, the surgeon found that his was not a sabre wound, but one from a fire-arm. This led to further enquiry, when it was found that the murderous weapon had burst in his hand. He confessed his guilt, and was executed.
October 14.
It is said that the bank, in order to check as much as possible the spirit of monopoly, means for the future materially to narrow its discounts.
A correspondent at Margate relates the following curious circumstance:—"A gentleman and his servant lately staid at one of the boarding-houses here, until his bill amounted to 25 guineas, besides considerable debts which he contracted at other places. He then went off, and left his servant behind, who joined in the general execrations uttered against his master. The gentleman, however, returned in about a week, when all parties agreed in praising him as an honourable man. He staid about a month more, and then taking his servant with him, went off without paying a shilling of his increased debts!"
A Roman pavement, 22 feet square, and in high preservation, was a few days since discovered near Westminster, on the estate of the Marquis of Bath.
There is a most lamentable dearth of ladies in the Island of Tobago. On the 4th of June, at a ball, in honour of his Majesty's birthday, there were fifty gentlemen and seven ladies—all married!
Yesterday were landed at Botolph wharf, from one of the honourable East-India Company's ships, which lately imported them from Bengal, three beautiful Chitahs, being a species of the Tyger, a present from the Marquis Wellesley, governor-general of Bengal, to the honourable the chairman of the East-India Company.
A great number of the first nobility and gentry continue to come to see that surprising creature, the Yo-ho, or Patagonian Savage, now exhibited in Cockspur-street.
A man yesterday morning, at Windsor, undertook to run a mile on the salt-hill in five minutes and fifteen seconds, which he lost by five seconds.

Latest Foreign Intelligence.
VERY IMPORTANT.
From a HAND BILL , printed at the Office of the New-York Daily Advertiser, January 11, and received in this town yesterday, by the arrival of a New-York packet.
By the British Packet , arrived yesterday from Falmouth, we have received a regular file of London papers to the 3d of December.
The interesting nature of the events they unfold, have induced the editor of the Daily Advertiser to lose no time in laying their contents before the public.
Bonaparte has announced his determination to recommence hostilities; his troops have already broken into Tuscany, while he himself is preparing to take the head of the army of the Rhine.
Meantime the immense armies of the Emperor are put in motion, and, commanded by the graceful, gallant and beloved Archduke, clothed with supreme and unlimited powers, have at once assumed a commanding attitude. Every thing gives promise of a desperate and bloody campaign.
The Prussian Monarch begins to unmask himself, and having under a frivolous pretence seized on Cruxhaven, threatens to dart his talons on Hamburg itself. This it seems is his real and settled purpose, and will make a full counterpoise to the Emperor's Venetian acquisitions. It will give a pretty rounding to the zig-zag boundaries of his Empire, and a very desirable compensation to his scattered territories—besides it will at once give him that maritime consequence which he has long been wishing to attain.
Russia also has struck a bold stroke—Seduced by the subtle arts of French intrigue, the Emperor has laid another and general embargo on the English vessels in his port, and thus avowing his intention of resisting the "right of search" which England claims, has made a rupture between the two countries inevitable. With a promptitude and energy evincive of the most inflexible resolution, the English ministry have ordered instant reprisals, and NAILING their flag to the mainmast of every vessel, have sworn never to yield the point in question, till their adversaries are humbled, or they sink in the ocean. The consequence of this controversy, however, is obvious—In three months, Russia, Sweden and Denmark will not have a ship of the line that is not pent up in their harbours, or that has not an English colour waving over it.
THE EXTRACTS.
FRANKFORT, November 10.
WHILE we were flattering ourselves with hopes of peace, appearances here have suddenly become very warlike.
Yesterday General Angereau received a courier from Paris, with orders to give notice immediately of the termination of the armistice; which he accordingly did on the same day. Adjutant-General Riches was yesterday afternoon sent with the following note to the commander of the Austrian troops, and to Baron Albion, commander of the Mentz troops at Aschaffenburg:
GENERAL,
According to the orders I have received from my government, I hereby notify to you the termination of the armistice. Hostilities will therefore recommence in fourteen days from this day, that is on the 22d of November.
ANGEREAU.
HAMBURGH, November 18.
An express has this instant arrived here with the disagreeable intelligence, that an embargo has been laid on all the English ships, (70 in number) in the port of Riga.
The French have required from the city of Florence, a contribution of two millions, from Pisa one million, and in proportion from the other towns in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
LONDON,
Tuesday, December 2, 2 o'clock, P. M.
Yesterday arrived the Hamburg mail, due on Wednesday last. It confirms the important intelligence, which we mentioned in our last, that the Emperor of Russia had laid an embargo on all the British shipping in the ports of his dominions. It is also stated, on the authority of private letters from Hamburg, that in addition to this act of violent aggression, he has thrown the captains of these vessels into prison.
Mr. Sheridan mentioned this circumstance last night in the House of Commons; and as it was not contradicted, nor yet doubted, we apprehend the haughty Autocrat has all at once resigned himself to the influence of his passions:—But he will find that the vengeance of this country is not asleep, and that the honour of the nation is not to be sullied by the breath of impotent resentment, or that the government of this country is to be hurried into any acts unworthy of itself, by the capricious conduct of even the self-created Grand Master of Malta.
Some of the ships which were at Narv and Riga made their escape, and have reached Elsinour. The number detained is estimated at 300. Their cargoes are of considerable value. The report of the sequestration of British property throughout Russia, is also current: and it is also reported, that an order has been signed by Paul, that passports should be delivered to every Russian ship that sails, containing a notification that if the ship should be attempted to be visited by the English, the same shall be regarded as a Declaration of War.
Though the embargo on Russian ships in
English ports has been ordered, there being none to stop that we can hear of, measures of a nature equally hostile were resolved on in the council held at Buckingham house on Friday. The Russian merchants, seeing the oppression and injustice of being called on to pay to persons in Russia for cargoes which they have so little chance of obtaining, applied to government for an order of Council, prohibiting the payment of bills from Russia, or otherwise remitting money thither. This order was made by the King in Council, after consulting the attorney and solicitor generals on the subject. In the mean time, the merchants held another meeting, and resolved that they should pay the bills they had accepted, but that they should accept no more.
This mail also confirms the report of the capture of Cruxhaven by the King of Prussia. On the 21st ult. 1800, Prussian troops entered that town, and the arrival of five battalions more was hourly expected. All our shipping in that port immediately sailed for the Roads to avoid being seized. His Prussian Majesty attempts to justify this act, as a measure of necessity and precaution, in consequence of a Prussian vessel being carried into that neutral port by an English ship of war. It is easy to see that Russia and Prussia were determined to act in concert, and that they are determined to try the question of our right to visit neutral ships, especially if they can enlist any other power under their banner, either by threats or persuasion; and we shall not be surprised to find, that the influenza may extend somewhat farther; we shall then be able to distinguish our foes from our pretended friends. Mr. Sheridan in the course of his speech last night, touched on this question in these words:—"Without giving any opinion upon that dispute, without saying whether any guarantee could be given with respect to ships under convoy of neutral powers, I have no hesitation in stating, that if the privilege we contended for be that under which our naval greatness has grown, which is at once the boast, the glory, and the security of England; which has been recognized in all treaties, and which is part of the maritime law of Europe; if, I repeat, it be that privilege, I have no hesitation in saying, that it is the charter of our existence, the banner under which we should all rally; it is the flag, which imitating the example of our gallant seamen, we should nail to the mast of the nation, and go down with the vessel rather than strike it."
It has been long predicted, that the Emperor of Russia would extend his views to Turkey. At this moment he is demanding an indemnity from the Porte for the expenses of his fleet in the maritime campaign:—a prelude, no doubt, to a rupture with that feeble cabinet. Preparations for the war continue with increased exertions.
It is said that ministers have sent off an order to Lord Keith in the Mediterranean, to detain all Russian vessels that may at present be found in that quarter.
Every account from Egypt agrees in the determination of the French to retain that country. Menou had been joined by several Beys and their partisans, particularly in the South; and had embodied and disciplined all the Greeks able to bear arms, not excepting the crews of the Turkish transports and other vessels which had fallen into his hands. General Kleber had began lines about Alexandria, previous to the convention of El-Arish. These Menou was perfecting, and adding to them several redoubts and batteries. The Elector Palatine is said to be treating for a separate peace, under the recommendation of Prussia and Russia.
Mr. Frere set off on Saturday, accompanied by Lord Bolton, to Hackwood Park, and yesterday morning proceeded to Falmouth, from whence he takes his departure for Lisbon, where he is to reside as the British Minister at that Court.
It can scarce be doubted but some secret league has long subsisted between the First Consul and the magnanimous Sovereign who declared his disinterestedness before heaven and earth; who arraigned the ambition of Austria, and threatened the States of Germany with the abandonment of the general cause, if they would not sacrifice, like himself, all local and personal views to the common object.—Malta, however, seems to have entirely effaced both the common cause and the solemn declaration from the memory of his Imperial Majesty; and the Swadish Enigma appears about to be explained by a complete inversion of the sentiments and character of his Councils.
The last Hamburg Mail brought letters from Constantinople to the 10th of October inclusive, at which time the Russian fleet continued at anchor off Beyook Derch, in expectation of orders, in consequence of the surrender of Malta to the English, countermanding those which would otherwise require them to proceed to the Black Sea. The state of the capital of Turkey was very uneasy, and much apprehension was entertained from the unaccountable stay in the Bosphorus of the Russian fleet.
STRASBURG, Nov. 17.
The armistice has been announced to all the armies. General Desolles, who has the provisional command during the absence of Moreau, has notified to the Archduke John, the commander in chief of the Austrian army, that the armistice is at an end, and that hostilities will recommence on the 7th Brumaire, November 28.—Orders have been publicly given to the army at Mayence, that the armistice is to conclude on the 29th Brumaire, Nov. 20. Adjutant General Angereau ar-
rived at Aschaffenburg on the eve of a grand festival.
According to the last intelligence from Switzerland, the Government and Constituted authorities at Zurich were informed that the armistice had been denounced the 18th Brumaire, Nov. 9. Hostilities will recommence in that quarter on the 3d or 4th Brumaire, Nov. 24 or 25.—The head quarters of General Macdonald are at Coire. The greater part of the army of the Grisons has already set out on its march to the frontiers. A considerable force is assembling in the country of the Grisons.
November 18.
A courier, who is just arrived from Belle, brings us the following intelligence: The question about a new change in the superior authorities of Switzerland, is again agitated: the establishment of Consuls is the subject of very general conversation. A report is anew in circulation, that different parts of this country will be united to the neighbouring countries.—Perhaps there are persons who give currency to these reports for the purpose of facilitating their plans.
LONDON, November 28.
We are sorry to state that the intelligence we communicated yesterday of 70 British vessels having been detained by the Emperor Paul at Riga, is confirmed by many letters received by the mail. It is reported that 160 ships have been stopped at St. Petersburg, and as the embargo would certainly extend to Archangel, it is believed that not fewer than 300 in all have been detained.
Letters from the Continent mention, that Buonaparte refused the request made by Count Cobenzel in the Emperor's name, to admit the Neapolitan Ambassador, Marquis de Gallo, to the Congress at Lunéville.
November 29.
Yesterday were received Paris papers to the 25th inst. From the account of hostile preparations in the last French papers, it might be expected that the present would bring an account that hostilities had commenced, at least in Italy. They do not, however; but they seem to say that war is inevitable. Buonaparte's horses, and a detachment of his guards, left Paris on the 20th for the Rhine, where it is said he will assume the command of the army. Moreau is to repair to Italy.
According to the notices by the French Generals, the armistice was not to be broken in the Tyrol until the 24th, and in Bavaria until the 28th.
The conferences at Lunéville still continue; but from the orders of the several French Generals to resume hostilities, it is evident that no great progress had been made in the work of peace on the 19th of November, the date of the last Bulletin from thence.
On the 22d of November Buonaparte assembled the Legislative Body of France. This meeting was opened by an official exposition of the general state of France. It contains a description of the ruinous state of affairs when Buonaparte assumed the reins of power, and contrasts with its present improved circumstances.
Bonaparte exults in the failure of the negotiation between Kleber and the Ottoman Cabinet. He also urges the power of the north to shake off what he is pleased to term the "Tyranny which oppresses their commerce and their seas;" mentions Russia, in particular, who "knows that France is a necessary counterpoise in the maritime balance of the world."
This paper adds, "Nothing is wanting to realize all the moderate pretensions of the French rulers—but peace;" "And if we do not enjoy it (say they) we have to accuse that power (England of course) which is unaffected by the disasters of the Continent."
Yesterday, after our paper was at press, we received the Paris Journals to the 24th inst. inclusive. The most important article they contain is "The state of the Republic," presented by the Chief Consul to the legislative body on their meeting.
This official document will be read with the greatest interest, as it contains much information respecting continental affairs. It holds out the hope of the possibility of the conferences going on at Lunéville notwithstanding the armistice having been declared at an end—a measure stated to have been merely of a precautionary nature. But it seems equally plain, that if they go on it will be for the purpose of separate negotiations; and when we compare what the First Consul states respecting Russia, with the conduct of Paul in laying an embargo on the British ships in his ports, it seems probable that Britain is deemed to carry on the war, not merely against her present foes, but against all northern powers also.
Government have taken up the aggression of our late magnanimous ally with becoming spirit. A Cabinet Council was yesterday held on this important business, at which were present his Grace the Duke of Portland, the Earls of Chatham and Spencer, the Lord Chancellor, Lord Grenville, the Attorney-General, and Sir Stephen Coterel, Clerk of the Council. The deliberations continued for three hours, and the result was a determination to make reprisals, by laying an embargo on all the Russian ships in British ports. What a pity that the men of war refused and victualled in our ports have all got home!
Orders were sent off last night to the different out-ports, to carry the resolution of Council into effect.
What may be the issue of a contest, which may thus be said to be absolutely commenced, no human foresight can possibly determine. It seems likely, however, that the court of Prussia even is somehow concerned in this new
turn of affairs. The letters from Hamburg, compared with the contents of the French papers, serve to throw some light on the matter.
A letter from Bremen informs us, that 2000 Prussian troops, with twenty-five pieces of cannon, were actually on their march to take possession of Cuxhaven and Ritzbuttel; they were to pass through Bremen on the 19th; and it was rumoured that an army of 60,000 men were actually under orders for immediate service. The letters from Hamburg confirm this intelligence, and add that the Senate are not averse to the King of Prussia's determination to occupy Cuxhaven and its neighbouring port, as it will free them from the disquietude to which they are necessarily subject by being placed between a number of great and jealous powers, and made constantly the victim of their contentions. By the papers from France it is also clearly manifested that the two courts of St. Petersburg and Berlin are agreed. The Elector Palatine is said to be treating for a separate peace under their recommendation; and in the official paper with which Buonaparte has opened the session of the Legislature, he gives hopes to the people that the Emperor of Russia will see his true interest, and will know that France must be the balancing power in preserving the freedom of the seas. The next mail from Hamburg will give us the important details of this new attack on the British Empire.
Monday Mr. Tandy was brought up and arraigned in the court of King's Bench, Dublin, upon the bill of indictment for High Treason found at last assizes for Donegal. The prisoner having pleaded Not Guilty, was remanded to Kilmainham.
The bill to prohibit the use of corn, in distilleries and distilling manufactures, until the 1st of January, 1802, was read a third time in the House of Peers, and passed last Wednesday.
R U S S I A.
In the House of commons, 29th inst. Mr. Nicholas suggested the propriety of detaining Russian subjects, and seizing Russian property in England, as a security for British property detained and seized in Russia. He said he did not wish to make any specific motion upon the subject, but merely to suggest the propriety of the measure to his Majesty's Ministers.
Downing Street, November 20.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Penrose, his Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires at Florence, to Lord Grenville.
Monte Varechi, near Florence, October 16.
"It is with the greatest satisfaction that I acquaint your Lordship, that the property of his Majesty's subjects at Leghorn has been, as well as circumstances would permit, prevented from falling into the hands of the enemy, under the protection of his Majesty's ships of war stationed at that port, off which a frigate will still remain, to prevent any vessels from going in."
Latest from France.
EXTRACTS
From Paris and Bordeaux papers—received by the Garter ship Neptune, Captain Dandelot, arrived at Philadelphia, in 39 days from Bordeaux.
PARIS, 9th November, 1800.
It was currently believed last night that the French have entered Rome; it is reported to be the division of General Pino, composed of 2000 French troops, besides Cisalpine, Piedmontese and Italian refugees, which were charged with that expedition.
November 12.
A Prague gazette mentions that a Congress is to take place at Cracow, between Austria, Russia and Prussia.
An Ambassador from Russia is expected to arrive at Strasburg, and is to proceed to Lunéville, or to Paris.
November 14.
General Berthier arrived here last night.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 1.
Fortune yet favours the arms of Pasha Oglou. After having defeated the United Pashas in several battles, his army which is so greatly augmented as to cause the utmost inquietude for the fate of the Empire is rapidly marching towards Belgrade. The Pasha of that city is making every possible disposition, and strong reinforcements have now been sent him for its defence; but it is much feared, all opposition will prove fruitless.
October 11.
A great number of troops within this 8 or 10 days have been embarked, which are computed at 1500 men, and which are to go to Jaffa, convoyed by three frigates.
The last letters from the Camp of the Grand Vezier, mentions, that they are waiting the arrival of an English army, which is to make a descent on the coast of Egypt, whilst the army of the Grand Vezier will attempt to pass the desert, to attack Belbeys and El-Arish, although the Ottoman army has received considerable reinforcements, it is not believed they will be able to accomplish the crossing of the desert, the French having erected on the frontiers such fortifications as will prevent their march. We have besides certain news that Gen. Menou has succeeded in forming a certain number of battalions, composed of Greeks, Jews and Natives. It is also said that the Beys of upper Egypt have furnished some detachments of Mamelukes; which has not a little contributed to consolidate the inhabitants of the Delta in favour of the French.

LEGHORN, Oct. 28. The French have not removed any of the officers or agents of the Grand Duke. They have even permitted him to retain on foot his troops of the line and two volunteer corps which were raised previous to the entrance of the French troops. The only troops that have been disbanded, are those which were put on duty by the Austrian commandant. Vessels have no difficulty nor hindrance in getting out of port. But the English squadron, which blockades it, will let none enter, and capture all Ligurian vessels bound for Genoa.
BOLOGNA, Nov. 1. The French advance towards Peronne. The King of Naples is arming his frontiers. Tuscany, since the entrance of the French, has enjoyed the most perfect tranquility.
Many of the Florentine nobles had fled to Arzzo, which has been neither burnt nor destroyed as report stated. The humanity of the conquerors would not suffer them to injure the place, although it well deserved their vengeance.
November 10. According to the accounts of persons lately arrived in this city from Naples, it appears, that fresh troubles have broken out in that capital. It is continually a theatre of murder and pillage. There is no excess to which the Lazzaroni do not give themselves up, confident of impunity, as they pretend to serve the cause of the king, of whom they profess themselves the warmest friends. This monarch will not long be able to remain at Naples. He has but few troops there. Almost all the troops of the line are at Rome, or in the Abruzzi's, and several corps have been sent into the meridional provinces of the kingdom to suppress the insurrections which have taken place there.
MILAN, Nov. 2. The Tuscans, who had fled into the city, are hastening to return to their country. Tuscany is the subject of general conversation at present. Much is said respecting an expedition against Naples, which there is every reason to believe will be undertaken. The greatest secrecy exists with respect to the operations of the army and the correspondence of the Generals.
BOURDEAUX, Nov. 18. The Parisian Journalists have been some days endeavouring to find out where Lucien Bonaparte is gone. One sends him to Germany, another to Italy, a third gives him important business to Russia, and a fourth to England, and now they know not where he is gone. These Journalists are not the only persons whom this journey has caused to make false conjectures, for the matter is yet a profound secret.
The interruption of all communication in Spain, on account of the epidemic, which has ravaged several parts of that country, prevents the Americans supplying us as they have hitherto done with colonial produce. This interruption has consequently considerably raised the prices of those articles, but it will soon cease, as we have certain accounts of the epidemic being considerably on the decline.
AUGSBURG, Oct. 28. We have no certain accounts respecting the prolongation of the armistice, but we know there is a difference of opinion as to the proper term for its duration. We are also well convinced the different bodies of troops, which are in motion at present, cannot reach their destined posts in time for the immediate recommencement of hostilities. This makes us hope much for the success of the negotiations.
Domestic Intelligence.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. While the Senate are with closed doors discussing the treaty between the United States and France, the Aurora, with its usual respect for truth, asserts, that the discussion is public, and that the doors are kept open by the casting vote of the Vice-President.
This is termed by the Democrats giving information to the people, and this is considered as the Liberty of the Press.
That facts concealed from the public eye should be mistated, was to have been expected from the violence and malignity which have so long characterised the faction of this country; but that a wilful untruth should be told respecting a fact that is obvious to all, as is the situation of the doors of the Senate, is one of the wonderful instances every day given, of the perfect contempt in which the Democrats hold the morals of the people, whom they must consider as completely corrupted, or they would not venture to make such palpable misstatements.
PHILADELPHIA, January 3. We understand, that Mr. Burr has gone forward to Washington. From the character of this gentleman, there naturally arises a conjecture, that the objects of his present excursion are to introduce water into the Federal City, and establish a Manhattan Bank. A caution might be given to a certain Pivot Chair Philosopher of the south, now at Washington, against suffering his speculative genius to lead him to too great intimacy with the new projected water works, or with the Bank Scrip of Manhattan, as it is strongly suspected there are sharpers in the plot, who may chance to "pick his pocket or break his leg."
Providence, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14.
MONUMENT. The following observations were made by a member of Congress, after the report of the committee, to whom were referred the several propositions commemorative of the services of General Washington, was read: "Can a more proper place be selected than the spot where we ought all to vie in emulating his wisdom and virtues? It has occurred to me that a moderate sized Dome might be immediately erected (either in the centre of the Capitol or of the square) on sixteen pillars, with a wreath uniting each, and bearing one letter of the General's immortal name, for it is particularly singular that the letters in the name of 'GEORGE WASHINGTON' correspond with the number of States. This Dome may receive the remains of our departed benefactor, and we may erect a statue of our own Potomac Marble (which equals the Parian) in the centre, and a protecting iron rail between each pillar. The achievements, the virtues of our hero and statesman, can never be forgotten. All therefore that we can do is to cherish his remains amongst us, and to transmit to posterity those noble features and that manly figure, which alone are subject to obliteration by mortality."
"The breathing statue shall each foul inspire, With Patriot virtue and heroic fire, Love, gratitude, and reverence combine To consecrate his ever hallow'd shrine."
The President of the United States has nominated the Hon. Samuel Dexter, Secretary of the Treasury, in the room of Oliver Wolcott, resigned.
A few days since, passed through Holden to a new settlement, from Portland, a gentleman and his wife, with twenty sons, born at eight births; fifteen at the first five, four at the two next, and one at the last.
COMMUNICATION.
Tuesday last being the day appointed for the first quarterly Visitation to the Public Schools, the Town Council and School Committee proceeded to visit the same in the four several Districts in this town; namely, the school under the tuition of Mr. John Dexter, in the First District, consisting of 180 scholars; the school in the Second District, under the tuition of Mr. Moses Noyes, of 230; the school in the Third District, under the tuition of Mr. Royal Farum, of 240; and the school under the tuition of the Rev. Mr. Wilson, in the Fourth District, of 338 scholars.
The extraordinary progress made by the scholars of the several schools, in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography and Elocution, was such as to merit great honour, and obtained the highest commendations of the gentlemen who attended. The good order, decorum, and propriety of behaviour, so manifest in the several schools on this occasion, not only evince the great public utility of the institution, but reflect the highest honour on the several preceptors and assistants, who, in the short space of about two months, have established so excellent a system of instruction, and contributed so greatly to the improvement of their pupils.
The charge which devolved on the preceptors of the public schools, was rendered important from many circumstances peculiar to their situation; others have only had to tread a beaten path, to do their duty, and if fortunate to receive their reward; but on these gentlemen it depended to establish the reputation of a system of public education, which had hitherto been untried in this State. And that they have succeeded is witnessed by the free and full approbation of the Town-Council and Visiting Committee; and by the Parents and Guardians of nine hundred children who attended the schools; and the good effects of this establishment are obvious to every discerning citizen who walks the streets, as well as to every well informed stranger who visits the town.
For a century and an half, the wisest and best men among our ancestors had fondly cherished the idea of a general establishment of public schools in this State, but many local circumstances resulting from the state of society, and the public mind, rendered jealous and discordant by events which they could not controul, prevented the adoption of a system so honourable to the public character of the people, as well as conducive to private happiness. The late venerable Gov. Hopkins, who for wisdom and discernment had but few equals in this country, through a long life advocated the establishment of public schools; and he once brought it to a vote in this town; but ignorance and avarice led the majority against him. Ten years ago the question was again brought before the town, and it passed with but little opposition, to establish four public schools, which should be sufficient for the instruction of all the children in the town above a certain age; and the school committee were requested to report orders and rules for the establishment and government of the same. They prepared a system soon after, which was adopted, and a committee appointed to carry these resolutions into effect. But the time was not yet come—the business was delayed. Again, five years after, the town requested the Council to contract for building the new school-houses, and to carry the system before adopted into execution; but there being many calls on the Treasury for other purposes, and no tax specially assessed for this, nothing was done
till April 26, 1800; when the business was again revived, and a tax of 6000 dollars assessed for the purpose of building the houses and commencing the establishment as soon as they should be completed. Land was accordingly purchased by the Council, and two large and commodious houses have been erected, and the two old school-houses enlarged and repaired; the preceptors were appointed and schools opened on the last Monday in October, —and perhaps for every purpose for which they were established they are excelled by none in the United States!
Although these schools are established agreeable to the provisions of the act passed by the General Assembly, for the encouragement of public schools; yet as they do not owe their existence to that act, neither would they be shaken by a repeal of it. But this is not the case with many of the schools in the country towns. They owe their establishment to the law of the State. There are more than fifty schools already established in the country, under the patronage of that act. Other towns are coming into the system, although several have rejected it, and declared that their children shall grow up like the wild asses colts. But as we regard the happiness of the generations which are to succeed, as well as the comfort and improvement of those who are now on the stage—as we value whatever is amiable in private life, and whatever is estimable in the public character of a people—as we value a free republican government, which cannot exist without a general diffusion of knowledge, we anxiously hope that common sense will so far prevail as to prevent any further attempts to effect a repeal of a law which reflects more honour on the State, than any act passed since the declaration of independence.
Married, In this town, Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. Isaac Manchester, to Miss Martha Greene, daughter Mr. Sylvester Greene.
Died, At Salem, yesterday morning, much lamented, Mrs. Eliza Bancroft, wife of Thomas Bancroft, Esq. and only sister of Mr. Thomas P. Ives, merchant of this town.
At a meeting of the Town Council and School Committee, on the 8th day of January, A. D. 1801.
THE Town Council and gentlemen of the School Committee, taking into consideration the great proficiency made by the scholars of the public schools in this town in useful learning, are sensible, that this proficiency must in a great measure arise from the care and attention bestowed by the several Teachers. As a testimonial, therefore, of the high opinion entertained of their abilities and merits, and for the establishment of so much good order and decorum, as well as for the great and manifest advancement in literature of the several schools, do unanimously Resolve, That the Clerk be, and he is hereby directed to present the thanks of this Council and Committee to the several Preceptors and Assistants for their exertions, by furnishing them severally with a copy of this resolution.
Published by order of the Town-Council, A true copy: Witness, NATHAN W. JACKSON, C. C.
FOR SALE, BY James and William D'Wolf, At their Store in BRISTOL, R. I. SUPERFINE Letter-Paper Writing do. Bordeaux Wine, of an excellent quality Florence Oil, per case, in flasks and bottles Marble Soap, per box 2 Boxes of Medicine Brimstone Coffee Black Pepper Sugar Italian Silks, plain and striped Ribbons Silk Stockings Sewing Silk Cambric Ladies long and short white Kid Gloves.
N. B. The above goods are all genuine of their kind, just imported from Batavia and Leghorn, and will be sold on very moderate terms for cash, or on a reasonable credit.
Bristol, January 13. (ep3m.)
THE Creditors of the Estate of EBENEZER JENCKES, late of Providence, merchant, deceased, are hereby notified, that the Subscribers, who are duly appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims against said estate, will meet for that purpose at the office of D. L. BARNES, Esq. in Providence, on the last Monday of January instant, and the first Monday of February next, at three o'clock, P. M.
JOHN ROGERS, RICHARD JACKSON, jun. YOUNG SEAMANS. January 14.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations December 9. 1800.
THE Creditors of SAMUEL BENCHLEY, of North-Providence, in the county of Providence, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at East-Greenwich on the third Monday in February next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in June, 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
For SALE, by Harris and Rhodes, A FEW hogheads Tobacco West-India and New-England Rum Brandy and Gin Hyson Souchong, and Bohea Tea Coffee Havannah White and Brown Sugar Leaf Sugar Beef and Pork in barrels Cod Fish Hoghead Shooks 20 hogheads of Molasses, cheap 1 cask Malaga Wine January 14.
A DEAR SHOP.
Just opened in Market-street, eight doors, from the Bridge in Providence, A VARIETY of English and East-India Goods, suitable for the season, and too numerous to be inserted in an advertisement.
It is fashionable to insert whole catalogues in the newspapers, particularizing every article, even to shoe-strings, prefacing the same with Cheap, very Cheap, and Cheaper than Cheap. The subscriber invites his friends to purchase at his shop, as the more they pay for goods, the more they will oblige their friend: and others who may want goods, are requested just to look in upon him. He flatters himself that whether they purchase or not, they will compliment him by being very much of his opinion—A DEAR SHOP.
JOHN WILLIAMS. January 14.
FOR THE HAVANNAH, The SCHOONER Roger Williams, Burthen Seventy-nine tons, SAMUEL P. ALLIN, master. For Freight or Passage, apply to SAMUEL P. ALLIN, South-end, or BENJAMIN CLIFFORD, at his store. January 14.
THE Keeper of the Grand Committee's Office has deposited with me for collection, according to an act of the General Assembly, passed at June Session last, the Mortgages and Bonds for the principal of the Bills of Credit emitted under the act of May Session, 1786, and loaned in the county of Providence. Those who neglect to discharge their Mortgages and Bonds previous to the 16th day of March next, will be sued without discrimination at May court. Persons who have purchased Real Estates under the aforesaid Mortgages, will please to attend to this notice.
JAMES BURRILL, jun. Attorney-General. January 14.
WHEREAS the Honourable Court of Probate of the town of Smithfield have appointed us the Subscribers Administrators on the Estate of JOSEPH MOWRY, late of Smithfield, in the county of Providence, deceased: Therefore, all persons having any demand against said estate, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement. And all those indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, as attendance will be given at the dwelling-house of the said deceased, on every second Saturday in each month, from 9 o'clock, A. M. to 6 in the afternoon, until the business is completed, beginning on Saturday the 7th inst.
JEREMIAH MOWRY, MARJERY MOWRY, } Administrators. Smithfield, January 14.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth against SAMUEL CHILD, late of Warren, merchant, and he being declared a Bankrupt, is hereby requested to surrender himself to us, the undersigned Commissioners, on the 19th day of January inst. and on the 9th day of February, and on the 2d day of March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of each day, at the house of BENJAMIN COLE, inn-holder in Warren, 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 last meeting the said Bankrupt is required to furnish his examination, and the Creditors are to assent to, or dissent from, the allowance of his Certificate. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt are not to pay or deliver the same, but to whom the said Commissioners shall appoint.
JOSHUA BICKNELL, ABRAHAM L. CLARKE, } Commissioners. WILLIAM CARR, Warren, January 7.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT the subscribers have a very excellent tract of LAND, lying in the upper Coos, in New-Hampshire State, which they would wish to dispose of. The title of which will be indispensable, and the terms of payment made easy to the purchaser. Any person wishing to purchase, is desired to call at Mr. CYRUS SPAULDING's tavern, in Providence, on Monday the 19th day of January inst. at 9 o'clock, A. M. where he may find the subscribers, with such recommendations as will satisfy every reasonable mind of their fidelity and veracity.
JAMES BROWN, NATHAN BARLOW. January 14.

Selected Poetry.
L I N E S, By the author of "THE PLEASURES OF HOPE."
A wand'ring I found, on my ruinous walk, By the dial-stone aged and green, One rose of the wilderness left on its stalk, To mark where a garden had been; Like a brotherless hermit, the last of its race, All wild in the science of nature, it drew From each wandering sun-beam a lonely em- brace; For the night-weed and thorn overshadow'd the place Where the flower of my forefathers grew. Sweet bud of the wilderness! Emblem of all That survives in this desolate heart! The fabric of bliss to its center may fall, But patience will never depart, Tho' the wilds of enchantment, all vernal and bright, In the days of delusion by fancy combin'd With the vanishing phantoms of love and delight, Abandon my soul like a dream of the night, And leave; but a desert behind.
ELEGANT COMPLIMENT.
A French officer being just arrived at the Court of Vienna, and the Empress hearing that he had the day before been in company with a great lady, asked him if it were true that she was the most handsome princess of her time? The officer answered, with great gallantry, "Madam, I thought so yesterday."
Formerly attacking a fine woman was a serious thing to the assailant. She was then invincible, with her great Hoop, her stiff Brocade, and her Furbelow. But now, they are almost Naked, and defenceless; no Bastion—no Covered-way—and nothing that partakes of the nature of a fortification but the horn-work!
A CAUTION TO PURCHASERS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that PETER BAKER holds three Notes of Hand, signed by the subscribers, dated Gloucester, August 14, 1800, for Twenty Dollars each, payable the 1st day of January, 1801, which sums contained in said Notes are not justly due. Therefore all persons are hereby forbid purchasing said notes, as we are determined not to pay the same.
SOLOMON RAYMOND. SOLOMON HEREADEEN. Gloucester, December 31.
A Book for Christians.
Printing-Office, Stonington-Port (Con.) Nov. 5. PROPOSALS. FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION, A VERY VALUABLE BOOK, ENTI- TLED, THE CHRISTIAN'S COMPANION. IN FOUR PARTS—Compiled by an ELDER. CONTAINING:
 Part 1. Practical Language interpreted, in a DIALOGUE, between a Believer and an Unbeliever, in two parts; representing a Believer under the influence of Grace, speaking Canaan's Language. Part 1.—Represents an Unbeliever under the influence of a Carnal Mind, refusing to accept of the Invitation of the Gospel; whose practice often speaks plainer and louder than words, saying of CHRIST the KING, We will not have this Man to reign over us. Part 2.—Shews some of the Language of a Soul under Conviction; and how the Unbeliever becomes a Believer.  Part 2. Some arguments against Worldly-Mindedness, and Needless Care and Trouble. With some Useful Instructions, represented by way of a Dialogue or Discourse between Mary and Martha.  Part 3. Joshua's Resolution to serve the Lord, explained and recommended in a very comprehensive discourse. "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."—John xxiv. part of ver. 15.  Part 4. A number of Excellent Hymns, on various subjects. 
CONDITIONS. 1. This Book will be printed (as soon as 300 are subscribed for) on a good paper, and with a fair type, easy to be read by aged people. 2. It will contain about 72 pages, be stitched and covered, and afforded for the low price of One Shilling and Sixpence each, payable on the delivery of the books. 3. Those who subscribe for 12 books, shall have one gratis. And those who obtain and will be answerable for 28 subscribers, shall have two books.
Subscribers' names received at this Office.
LOOKING-GLASSES.
At the GOLDEN BEE-HIVE, Jeremiah F. Jenkins
HAS just received an assortment of English and Dutch Looking-Glasses some of which are elegant and of the latest fashion—English Window Glass 8 by 6 and 9 by 7. Warble Irons, fine Table Salt, Basket ditto. A few pipes French Brandy; Canton dyed dark blue Nankeens—and black wide ditto. And for the Ladies handsome Slips—useful this Season. December 24.
JUST RECEIVED, A Supply of The Cordial Balm of Gilead,
So justly celebrated for the relief and cure of Nervous Disorders, Bilious Cases, Female Complaints, Debility, Weakness, Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Coughs & Colds, Impurity of Blood, Consumption, Head-ache, Lowness of Spi- rits, &c. &c. Prepared (only) by S. SOLOMON, M. D. F. R. H. S.—Of the University and College of Physicians.
The Cordial Balm of Gilead—is an immediate restorative and corroborant, a most powerful remedy in female obstructions and suppressions, and in cases of retention at maturity, also in weakness, morbid discharges, and irregularities about the turn of it.
Youth of either sex, who have practiced a secret and destructive vice, and thereby relaxed, weakened, and debilitated the whole nervous system, will find the Cordial Balm of Gilead the most powerful, certain, and effectual restorative.
This Medicine possesses wonderful efficacy in all nervous disorders, fits, head-aches, weakness, heaviness, and lowness of spirits; dimness of sight, confused thoughts and wanderings of the mind; vapours and melancholy, and all kinds of hysterical complaints, gradually go off by the use of this salubrious cordial. In sickness of the stomach, in flatulencies and obstructions, it is a safe, powerful and efficacious remedy. The first symptoms of its good effects are serenity and cheerfulness. Price 3 dollars each bottle.
For sale by Dr. THOMAS M. BARROWS, near the Episcopal Church; at the store of Mr. SAMUEL BROWN, and at the Book-store of Mr. HENRY CUSHING, Providence.
ALSO, for sale as above, A new Edition (being the 52d) of that interesting Work, entitled,
A GUIDE TO HEALTH. (Embellished with the Author's Portrait.) Which fully explains, in a concise, plain manner, the most simple methods of treatment, with proper efficacious remedies, for the following Diseases, viz.
Asthma—Loss of Appetite—Bilious Complaints—Consumptions—Female Diseases—Fits—Flatulence of Wind—Hypochondriac, or Melancholy Complaints—Indigestion—Juvenile Indiscretions—Lowness of Spirits—Nervous Diseases—Rheumatism—Ruptures—Scurvy, &c. &c.
TO WHICH IS ADDED, AN ESSAY ON THE VENEREAL DISEASE, GLEETS, and SEMINAL WEAKNESSES: AND AN ADDRESS TO PARENTS, TUTORS, and GUARDIANS OF YOUTH.
By S. SOLOMON, M. D. F. R. H. S. Every person, young and old, should purchase this book, there being scarcely an individual who is not interested in some part of it; in particular, it is recommended to young men and boys, as an early attention to the latter may serve to guard them against a fatal reck on which thousands have split, and be the means of preserving their bodies from disease, and also their souls, their minds, and all their faculties, from destruction.
This truly interesting work has been the labour of many years experience and observation on the calamitous consequences of a secret and destructive vice, to obtain a remedy against which, the Doctor has devoted the principal part of his life. No proprietors of boarding schools or academies should be without it. (Price ONE DOLLAR.)
LIKEWISE, for sale as above, ANDREW'S SPECIFIC LOTION.
This celebrated Lotion has received the highest encomiums from the inhabitants of New-York, and from many Medical characters in Europe, who, having seen its good effects, do not hesitate to give it their sanction. As a speedy, effectual and safe remedy, it is unrivalled, and has performed cures, when Medical aid, Cowland's and many other Lotions could give no relief.
For eruptions and impurities of the face, from whatever cause arising—as PIMPLES, BLOTCHES, RINGWORMS, CARBUNCLES, BRACKWORMS, FRECKLES, SUNBURN, and IMMEDIATE USE OF PAINT, it needs only to be tried to convince the most timid person of its superior efficacy in clearing and beautifying the face.—It is warranted to be harmless to the tenderest constitution, and innocent to the most delicate complexion—on the contrary, this will restore the skin to its wonted pureness, and preserve it thin, soft, transparent and elastic.
N. B. Each bottle has a certificate signed by the proprietor, without which it cannot be genuine.
It is sold in bottles with directions, —Price ONE DOLLAR. December 31.
For SALE by Harris and Rhodes,
 20 Boxes Havana White and Brown Sugar  5 Hogsheads W. I. Rum  3 Pipes Brandy  10 Hogsheads Molasses  Hylon, Souchong and Bohea Tea  Turks-Island and Rock Salt  Tobacco by the Hogshead  A few Kegs Honey 
Cash paid for good clean Flax-Seed. October 15. (eptf.)
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 1 st , 1800.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23d day of April, one thousand eight hundred, entitled "An act to establish a General Stamp-Office,"
THAT a General Stamp-Office is now established at the seat of government, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof (upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty, which are demandable by law:—
For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following, to wit.
   D. C. M.     ANY certificate of naturalization, - - - - - 5   Any licence to practise, or certificate of the admission, enrollment or registry of any counsellor, solicitor, attorney, advocate or proctor, in any court of the United States, - - - - - 10   Provided, That a certificate in any one of the courts of the United States, for any one of the said offices, shall, so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission in all the courts of the United States, for each and every of the said offices.   Any grant or letters patent, under the seal or authority of the United States, (except for lands granted for military services) - - - - - 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent (except for lands granted for military services) - - - - - 2   Any charter-party, bottomry or respondentia bond, - - - - - 1   Any receipt or discharge for or on account of any legacy left by any will, or other testamentary instrument, or for any share or part of a personal estate, divided by force of any statute of distributions other than to the wife, children or grand-children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of fifty dollars, and shall not exceed the value of one hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of one hundred dollars, and shall not exceed five hundred dollars, - - - - - 50   And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of - - - - - 25   Any policy of insurance, or instrument in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars, - - - - - 1   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, - - - - - 1 50   Any exemplification of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any court, other than such as it may be the duty of the clerk of such court to furnish for the use of the United States, or some particular States, - - - - - 1 50   Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note (other than any recognizance, bill, bond or other obligation, or contract, made to or with the United States, or any State or for their use respectively; and any bonds required in any case by the laws of the United States, or of any State, upon legal process, or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty) - - - - - 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   If above one hundred and not exceeding five hundred dollars, - - - - - 50   If above five hundred and not exceeding one thousand dollars, - - - - - 75   And if above one thousand dollars, - - - - -   Provided, That if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two-fifth parts of the duty aforesaid, viz.   If above twenty and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 10   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars, - - - - - 20   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dollars, - - - - - 30   If above one thousand dollars, - - - - -   Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, - - - - - 20   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any note or bill of lading or writing, or receipt in nature thereof for goods or merchandise to be exported; - - - - - 4   If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, - - - - - 10   If from the United States to any foreign port or place, - - - - -   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading, without respect to the number contained in each set.   Any notes issued by the banks now established, or that may be hereafter established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said banks as shall agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale:   On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, - - - - - 50   On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 1   On all notes above one hundred dollars, and not exceeding five hundred dollars, - - - - - 2   On all notes above five hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   Any protest or other notarial act, - - - - - 25   Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell warrants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, - - - - - 25   Any inventory or catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer) - - - - - 50   Any certificate of a share in any insurance company, of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any state or other bank; - - - - - 10   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, - - - - - 25   If above one hundred dollars, - - - - -   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars. - - - - -  
THAT the power of the Supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the date hereof, to wit, on the last day of February, 1801.
THAT, If any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or paper, marked or stamped by the Supervisors of the Revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of sixty days after the said last day of February, 1801, bring or send such vellum, parchment and paper, unto some office of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity or value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped, in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or refuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of inspection, any such vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all masters and things, which may after that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped.
AND for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vellum, parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared, that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied with a list, specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereto affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp-Office, and there properly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same supervisor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the Treasury, at WASHINGTON, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.