Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-03-08 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
Dry Goods for Cash only.
THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has marked all his Goods, including a box of Hats assorted, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual profit being 20 per cent.) on cost, by retail many less, and some at cost.
A large quantity of the above Goods, especially Broad Cloths and other Woolens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the sterling cost.
He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN.
Newport, Dec. 12, 1803. 67tf.
Nathan B. Miller
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Public, that he has for sale, at Mrs. Elizabeth Miller's, on the Parade, the undermentioned articles, which he will dispose of on moderate terms, viz.
Barcelona Brandy, 4th & 1st proof by the pipe, one quantity, of an excellent flavor, Amsterdam Geneva, 4th proof in pipes, Malaga Wine, by the quarter cask, Port Wine, ditto do. Likewise (just received) a few quarter casks excellent Sherry Wine, fit for family use. Boston Chocolate, No. 1, & No. 2, by the box, and a few bags Chocolate Shells, by retail. A few boxes 21 inch pipes, tipped. Zant Currants by the barrel, fresh and good—with several other articles in the Grocery line. Newport, Nov. 9th. 62
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of
House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America.
A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing.
N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. May 14, 1803. 6m
NEW HOTEL.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
To be Sold,
ONE Hundred acres of land, lying in South-Kingstown, (in that part of said town called Point Judith.) Its situation is very commodious, it being within one mile of the landing, called Robinson's Pier. Its soil is very good, and contains a suitable proportion of meadow, pasture and plowland, of the best quality. Also, about six acres of salt marsh, of the best kind, adjoining said land, and a fine Cove which is an arm of the sea, where all kinds of fish may be had. Also, forty acres of wood land, lying in said town of South-Kingstown, adjoining the Post road. It is part of the Farm lying in the Hills, called the Mumford land. For further particulars, apply to
GIDEON MUMFORD.
East-Greenwich, Jan. 30, 1804. 174
Tin Plate Worker.
GORTON ANDERSON, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a part of the store belonging to his father, Francis Anderson, opposite the Red Market, where he carries on the business of a Tin Plate Worker, in all its various branches: Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend upon punctuality: Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
Cash given for old Pewter & Lead
REAL ESTATE.
ON 25th March 1804, will be sold at Public Auction (unless previously disposed of at private sale), the real estate, now in possession of Nathaniel Sweet & Co. the property of Stephen A. Wanton.—Possession given on said 25th March. For further particulars and terms of payment apply to
GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers.
Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
No BLANKS in this Lottery.
For the Promotion of LITERATURE.
SCHEME OF THE Washington Academy Lottery.
THE following Scheme of a Lottery, for the benefit of this Public Institution, established at Wickford, in the State of Rhode-Island, is offered to the public, whose patronage is requested. There are no blanks. The prizes subject to a deduction of 16 & 2-3d per. cent (from whence the benefit to the institution arises.) The price of a Ticket is five dollars, of which only one half is to be paid on the purchase of it, the other half to be considered as a part of any prize the ticket may draw, and shall be deducted from the same on payment thereof.
This Lottery is made pursuant to an act of the Honorable General Assembly, granting Five Thousand Dollars to be raised for the use of WASHINGTON ACADEMY, in North-Kingstown, and bonds have been given according to law.
SCHEME.
Table with 3 columns: Prize Amount, Number of Prizes, Total Amount. Includes rows for 1000 dollars (2 prizes), 500 dollars (2 prizes), 250 dollars (10 prizes), 100 dollars (25 prizes), 50 dollars (20 prizes), 20 dollars (100 prizes), 10 dollars (140 prizes), 8 dollars (200 prizes), 6 dollars (500 prizes), 5 dollars (500 prizes), 3 dollars (4500 prizes).
6,000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 30,000
The following persons are appointed to sell Tickets, viz.
Jabez Denison, at the Newport Infirmary Office, Jacob Richardson, Post-Master, and William R. Wilder, in Newport.
William Wilkinson, and William Larned, in Providence.
Daniel E. Updike, Philip Tillinghast, William Hammond, jun. in Wickford.
James Helme, in South-Kingstown.
Joshua Bicknell, in Barrington.
Nathaniel Phillips, Post Master, in Warren.
William Rhodes, in Westerly.
Jeremiah Thurston, in Hopkinton.
It is hoped the sale will be so rapid, as to permit the drawing to take place in a short time, of which notice will be given.
By order and in behalf of the Trustees. DANIEL E. UPDIKE, Secretary. Washington Academy, 15th Feb. 1804.
TICKETS in the above Lottery, may be had at this Office.
Rhode-Island Bridge.
THE subscribers, having been appointed a committee, to advertise for proposal, for rebuilding the Bridge at Howland's ferry publish the following, to wit:
The distance from one abutment to the other, is 764 feet.—The average depth of water upon the stone already thrown in, from the western abutment to the draw, is 28 feet at low water.—From the eastern abutment to the draw, which is 140 feet, is 8 feet on an average at low water.—The draw to be in 16 feet water, 24 feet wide.—The western side of the draw to be filled up with stones promiscuously thrown in, until they can be levelled off to the width of 40 feet, 2 feet below high water.—The abutment on the east side to be built out to the draw, with suitable stone.—A wall is to be built on each side the base, 6 feet high, 8 feet wide at the bottom, and 6 feet at the top, with large split hammered stone, to be perpendicular on the inside, with a slope facing the sea. The passage for carriages, which is to be 20 feet wide, to be filled up with small stone, 2 feet above high water and levelled off with gravel.—The abutments at the draw are to be built of the same kind of stone as the side walls, not less than 6 feet long, 1 foot thick, and 18 inches wide, secured with composition bolts at the corners, to be sunk in caissons of 40 feet long and 12 wide. The draw to be constructed of timber and plank upon the most approved model—and railing is to be placed on the outside walls, supported by iron standards, secured in the stone on the top of the wall. The whole to be completed in the year 1805.
Any persons desirous to contract for the whole, or in part, agreeable to the above statement, will please to send in their proposals sealed, to either of the subscribers.
HENRY SHERBURNE, DANIEL LYMAN, JOHN L. BOSS, CHRISTOPHER FOWLER, WILLIAM R. ROBINSON, AUDLEY CLARK. Committee. Newport, Feb. 15, 1804.
[From the Columbian Magazine, published at Philadelphia, in the year 1787.]
A Narrative of Captain ISAAC STUART, of the provincial Cavalry, of South-Carolina, taken from his own Mouth by J. C. Esquire, on board the Ship Peacock, March, 1782.
I WAS taken prisoner about fifty miles to the westward of Fort Pitt, about eighteen years ago by the Indians, and carried by them to the Wabash, with other white men, who were executed with circumstances of horrid barbarity. It was my good fortune to call forth the sympathy of the good woman of the town; who was permitted to redeem me from the —, by giving as my ransom, a horse. After remaining two years in bondage, a Spaniard came to the nation, having been sent from Mexico on discoveries; he made application to the chiefs of the Indians, for hiring me and another white man, who was in the like situation, a native of Wales, and named John Davey, which was complied with, and we took our departure in company with the Spaniard, and travelled to the westward crossing the Mississippi, near the river Rogue, or Red River, up which we travelled upwards of seven hundred miles; when we came to a nation of Indians remarkably white, and whose hair was of a reddish colour, at least mostly so. They lived on a small river which emptied itself into Red River, which they called the River Port, and in the morning, the day after our arrival, the Welchman informed me that he was determined to remain with the nation of Indians, giving as a reason that he understood their language, it being very little different from the Welch. My curiosity was excited very much by this information; and I went with my companion to the chief men of the town, who informed him in a language that I had no knowledge of, and which had no affinity with that of any other Indian tongue that I ever heard, that the forefathers of this nation came from a foreign country, and landed on the east side of the Mississippi, describing particularly the country now called West-Florida; and that on the Spaniards taking possession of that country, they fled to their then abode, and as a proof of what they advanced, they brought out rolls of parchment written with blue ink, at least it had a bluish cast; the characters I did not understand, and the Welchman being unacquainted with letters, even of his own language, I was not able to know what the meaning of the writing was. They were a bold, hardy, intrepid people, very war-like, and their women were beautiful compared with other Indians. We left this nation after being kindly treated, and requested to remain among them. Being only two in number; the Spaniard and myself, we travelled up the Red River, till we came to a nation of Indians called Wiandots, that never had seen a white man before, and who were unacquainted with the use of fire-arms. On our way we came to a transparent river, near three fourths of a mile wide, which we, to our great surprise found descend into the earth, and at the foot of a ridge of mountains disappeared: It was remarkably clear, and near to it we found the bones of two animals of such size, that a man might walk under their ribs, and the teeth were very heavy.
The nation of Indians, that never had seen a white man before, lived near the source of the Red River; and here the Spaniard to his great joy discovered gold dust in the brooks and rivulets: and being informed by the Indians that a nation lived further west, that were very rich, and whose arrows were pointed with gold, we set out in the hope of reaching this country, and we travelled about five hundred miles; when we reached a ridge of mountains, which we crossed, and from which the streams run due west; and at the foot of the mountains the Spaniard gave proof of joy and satisfaction, having found gold in great abundance. I was not acquainted with the nature of the ore, but I lifted up what he called gold dust, from the bottom of the little rivulets, issuing from the cavities of the rocks; it had a yellowish cast, and was remarkably heavy: but so much was the Spaniard satisfied, that he relinquished his intentions of prosecuting his journey, being perfectly convinced that he had found a country full of gold.
On our return we took a different road, and when we reached the Mississippi, we went in a canoe to the Spanish settlements, at the mouth of the Missouri, where I was discharged by the Spaniard, and I went among the Chickasaws, and from thence to the Cherokees, from which country I went to Ninety-Six, in South-Carolina. It is impossible for me to give an adequate description of the country on the south-west side of the Mississippi.—I was charmed with the richness of the lands on the north-east side of that noble river, till I beheld the other country—but comparison is odious. The luxuriance of the soil, the richness of the herbage, the majesty of the forests, the richness of the meadows, which are in many places of amazing extent, and covered with rich grass and clover, that is in height, at least three feet. The woods are full of deer, elk and buffalo; and in
the fall, grapes and apples are every where to be found: in short, every other part of America, is a desert compared to that country, known in England by the name of Louisiana. The air is pure and serene, and the climate as healthy as any in the world. Nature has been wonderfully bountiful in furnishing water in the greatest abundance; and in many places, acres of ground are covered with salt-rock, where the animals go at certain seasons; and it is extremely pleasing to observe the tongues of various wild beasts, on the surface of the rocks of salt. No country in the world is better calculated for the culture of tobacco, rice and indigo; and when it is considered that on the banks of the Missouri, and Red River settlements, might be made equal to the supply of all Europe with those commodities; and that for a thousand miles from the confluence of each of those rivers, ships could be built; and that for three months of the year, the current runs with such rapidity, that they could go down the stream one hundred miles in twenty-four hours;—it is only to be lamented, that such a valuable country should remain unoccupied.
New York, 2d June, 1783.
I do certify that the aforesaid narrative is a just and true state of facts, and an exact copy of that given by me in South-Carolina, in March, 1782.
Signed, ISAAC STUART.
St. Mary's, East-Florida, 17th Octbr. 1782.
P. S. Captain Stuart was recommended to me by lieut. col. Cruger. I gave him the command of a corps of independent marines, in which capacity he acquitted himself with gallantry. J. C****.
LOUISIANA.
The American Government have at length, obtained entire, peaceable, and honorable possession of this fertile and invaluable territory, the fears, hopes, expectations, and predictions of federalists notwithstanding. On an event so interesting and momentous, we congratulate our brethren throughout the union. The value of the acquisition is enhanced by the consideration, that its streams are not crimsoned with the blood of our warriors, nor our glory sullied by the destruction of its inhabitants. On the contrary, joy and happiness pervade the territory. A new world is brought into political existence. Slaves become men, and men from being the servile instruments of tyranny and subjection, rise to the dignified character of citizens.
A writer assigns the following among other reasons for fixing on the 12th day of May, to be observed as a grand National Festival in honor of the constituted authorities of our Government, for their wisdom, prudence, and patriotism, in acquiring and obtaining possession of the territory of Louisiana, and in solemn commemoration of that splendid event.
"On the 12th day of May is the feast of St. Tammany, the tutelary Saint of America.
"Though the treaty of cession was signed on the 30th or 31st of April, it was on the 12th of May 1802 that the treaty was exchanged and transmitted by the plenipotentiaries of the United States and France.—so that it may be said, that the cession was in fact made on St. Tammany's day.
"That day will be peculiarly favorable to public festivity, it will be at the most cheerful period of the year, when nature herself seems to rejoice—the forests begin to shew their gay attire—the winged tribes enliven the spray by their songs—and the face of nature appears in gladness and gaiety.
"The day will be remote, alike from the severity of the winter cold and summer heat.
"The day will not interfere with the labor of the cultivator or the reaper—ploughing and sowing will have past, and reaping and mowing will not yet have commenced.
"At that season the various members of our several governments will be at their several homes—our Senators and Members of Congress and Members of legislature—information will be diffused, and so large and respectable a portion of our fellow citizens separated during a long winter from their families upon the public service, will be enabled to partake of the general joy in the circle of society to which they particularly belong.
"These are reasons conclusive in my mind for fixing the festival on the 12th of May.
"As it is proposed to be general throughout the United States, and at such a period as may be necessary to circulate the proposal, and as will enable all parts of the union to make preparations, that period appears to be best."
Egri.
SALT MOUNTAIN.
A Map of North America, published by Mitchel, and dedicated to the Earl of Halifax in 1755, is now hanging in a public room in Salem, on which, in N. L. 29, and W. L. from London 96, is laid down in the form of a mountain, a place called Salt Rock. According to these early maps, it is probable the MOUNTAIN is no: a late discovery

PROVIDENCE, March 3.
The Hon. General Assembly of this State met in this town on Monday last.
Amendment of the Constitution.
At the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, held at Providence, on the last Monday of February A. D. 1804.
In the Senate, Feb 29th, 1804.
WHEREAS the Congress of the United States, at the session thereof, begun and held in the City of Washington on Monday the seventeenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and three, passed the following Resolve, to wit:
Resolved, By the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, that in lieu of the third paragraph of the first section of the second article of the Constitution of the United States, the following be proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which, when ratified by three-fourths of the legislatures of the several States, shall be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the said Constitution, to wit:
The electors shall meet in their respective States, and vote by ballot for President and Vice President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same State with themselves; they shall name in their ballots the person voted for as President, and, in distinct ballots, the person voted for as Vice President; and they shall make distinct lists of all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice President, and of the number of votes for each; which lists they shall sign and certify, and transmit, sealed, to the seat of the government of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted. The person having the greatest number of votes for President, shall be the President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have such majority, then, from the persons having the highest numbers, not exceeding three, on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by States, the representation from each State having one vote: A quorum for this purpose shall consist of a Member or Members from two thirds of the States, and a majority of all the States shall be necessary to a choice. And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a President, whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the fourth day of March next following, then the Vice President shall act as President, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of the President.
The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice President, shall be the Vice President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have a majority, then, from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice President: A quorum for the purpose shall consist of two thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President, shall be eligible to the office of Vice President of the United States.
On due consideration whereof, Be it enacted by this General Assembly and by the authority thereof it is enacted, That the proposed amendment, above recited, be, and the same is hereby approved and ratified on the part of this State, as an amendment of the said Constitution of the United States.
Voted and passed unanimously.
By Order, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
In the House of Representatives, March 1st, A. D. 1804—Read and concurred.
Attest THEODORE A. FOSTER, Clerk.
A true Copy: Attest THEODORE A. FOSTER, Clerk.
The above act, passed the House of Representatives, by 42 against 18; majority in favor of it 24.
FURTHER PLEASING NEWS.
Extract of a letter, dated Trenton, (N. J.) February 22, 1804.
The bill sent by council, to the Assembly on Saturday last, ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States, has, this day passed the House of Assembly, by a majority of nine votes.
The ratification of the amendment, on the part of New-Jersey, is a circumstance of considerable moment; we know that hopes were entertained of the negative of this State, and that no inconsiderable efforts were employed by federal influential characters for the accomplishment of this favorite object—like exertions were made in Vermont, but their failure in both instances affords encouragement to rely on the issue of the vote in those States which have not yet decided. At present the votes stand thus:
In Favor. Opposed. North-Carolina, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts 2, Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New-York, New-Jersey, Rhode-Island—10
The States, which are yet to determine are:—
New Hampshire, Georgia, South-Carolina, Tennessee.—5. Connecticut.
Of these five States three must ratify the amendment before it can become a part of the Constitution. New Hampshire and Connecticut, it has uniformly been admitted, will oppose the amendment: The Legislature of the former State will not decide before June, and although no favorable issue has been looked for we may nevertheless be disappointed, as it is well known the republican interest never maintained such an erect attitude as it does at the present moment. To Connecticut we look for no change within the present year. The three remaining States we have no hesitation in saying will ratify the amendment.
Notwithstanding the clamor about small States, of the twelve which have already decided, but one small State has opposed the amendment, and six have determined in favor of its adoption.
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.] EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on the Seventeenth day of October, 1803.
AN ACT
For the relief of John Coles.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers liquidate and adjust the claim of John Coles, owner of the ship Grand Turk, heretofore employed in the service of the United States, for the detention of the said ship at Gibraltar, by direction of the American Consul at that port, from the tenth day of May to the fourth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and one, inclusive; and that he be allowed demurrage at the rate stipulated in the Charter party, together with the interest thereon.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR, Vice-President of the States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED, January 14, 1804.
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
For the relief of Paul Coulon.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Paul Coulon, as agent for the capture of the ship Betty Cathcart, and brig Arion, taken by the French privateer La Bellone, out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of six thousand two hundred and forty one dollars, and forty-four cents, being the amount retained by the treasury department from the sales of the ship Betty Cathcart, for duties on the cargo of the brig Arion.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore.
APPROVED, January 16, 1804.
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and four.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expenses of the navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and four, the following sums be, and the same hereby are, respectively appropriated, that is to say:
For the pay and subsistence of the officers, and the pay of the seamen, two hundred and thirty-four thousand three hundred and twenty eight dollars:
For provisions, one hundred and twenty-five thousand five hundred and eighteen dollars, and seventy two cents:
For medicine, instruments, hospital stores, and all expenses on account of the sick, four thousand eight hundred and seventy five dollars:
For repairs of vessels, store rent, and other contingent expenses, one hundred and forty four thousand dollars:
For the purchase of ordnance, and other military stores, five thousand dollars.
For the expense of navy yards, docks, and other improvements, the pay of superintendents, store keepers, clerks and laborers, fifty two thousand dollars:
For the pay and subsistence of the marine corps, including provisions for those on shore, and forage for the staff, fifty seven thousand five hundred and forty one dollars, and eighty cents:
For clothing for the same, twelve thousand eight hundred and fifty two dollars, and seventy six cents:
For military stores for the same, four hundred and fifty two dollars:
For medicine, medical services, hospital stores, and all expenses on account of the sick belonging to the marine corps, one thousand dollars:
For quarter masters and barrack masters stores, officers travelling expenses, armourers & carpenters bills, fuel, and other contingent expenses, eight thousand eight hundred and forty seven dollars:
For completing the marine barracks at the City of Washington, three thousand five hundred and eighty four dollars, and seventy two cents:
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several sums herein specifically appropriated shall be paid, first, out of any balance remaining unexpended of former appropriations for the support of the navy, and secondly out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN BROWN,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
APPROVED, January 31, 1804.
TH: JEFFERSON.
War Department, Feb. 8th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive at the following places, viz.
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Ohio; and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.
Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between the said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash.
Fourth. At Fort M'Offac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of north latitude, (Vincennes excepted.)
Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas.
Sixth. At Chikafaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddard on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.)
Seventh. At New Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, not before mentioned, or provided for.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of January, 1805, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several States herein after mentioned, viz.
Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of South and North Carolina.
Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Virginia.
Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Delaware.
Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New-York, (Niagara excepted.)
Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.
Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbor) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Massachusetts, (the district of Maine excepted.)
Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New Hampshire and the district of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration should be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other
posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expence and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depreciation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of credible characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN,
Secretary of War.
John & Henry Cahoon
Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf.
FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE do. BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Really made COLOURS, different kinds.
Wm. C. Baen, & Co.
INFORM the public, that their connection in trade is this day dissolved, by mutual consent.
WILLIAM C. BAEN,
JOHN SWETT.
Newport, March 1, 1804.
William C. Baen,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that his business will be suspended, until the 12th inst. He will then receive an elegant assortment of Goods, suitable for the season.
Newport, March 1st, 1804.
Ten Thousand Dollars Highest Prize.
TICKETS
IN South-Hadley Canal Lottery, (5th Class) at 5 dollars each, for sale at the Post Office, by J. RICHARDSON.
Newport, March 1st.
Kitchen & Flower GARDEN SEEDS
Just imported from London, by the Ship Commerce (via New-York) warranted to be of the last year's growth, and have every appearance of being genuine, for sale by
MARY DUNBAR,
Opposite Mr. GEORGE GIBBS's.
PEASE: Scarlet & blood Beet EARLY Turner Orange Carrot Early Charlton Large Parsnip Blue Persian Scarlet Onion Green Marrowfat Early-frame Cucumber Dwarf Spanish Sugar Long Prickley do. BEANS: Bush & long neck squash
Large Windsor Annual FLOWERS: White Bath. Purple Egg Plant CABBAGE: White do. Early Dwarf May Purple Jacobaea Early Sugar Loaf White do. & Ice-Plant Early Yorkshire Sweet Alyssum Early Cauliflower Amaranthus Triolar Large Bartersea Mignonette Large Dutch Red Purple Candy-Tuft Green Savoy Double Balsam Yellow do. Cyanus minor
LETTUCE: Summer Cypress Early Cabbage China Pink Tennis Ball & Silesia. Rose Larkspur
RADISH: Sweet Marvel of Peru Early Short-Top Rose & Yellow Lupina Early Salmon Mix'd Sweet Sultan And Long Scarlet. Mix'd China Aster
Sweet Marjoram Mix'd Sweet Pease. Thyme and Sage Biennial and Perennial Summer Savory FLOWERS: Lavender & Angelica Bloody Wall-Flower
Curl'd Parley Yellow do. Burnet & curl'd Cress Sweet Rockets Solid Celery Sweet William
Broad-leav'd Spinage Honesty & Carnation Prickley-leav'd do. Pheasant-eyed Pink
White Mustard Canterbury Bells. Nasturtium ROOTS:
Asparagus Ranunculus Early Dutch Turnip Anemone.
Also, an Assortment of American SEEDS, the growth of this State.
Newport, Feb. 23, 1804.
WANTS A PLACE,
A WOMAN who is well acquainted with a diary. She would prefer a situation on the Island. Enquire of the Printer.
William Douglass,
HAS just received from New-York and Vermont the following Hay-Seeds, viz.
Red Clover, Herds-Grass, Red-Top, and Borden's, by wholesale and retail. They are new and clean, and will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.

FIRES at Charleston & Norfolk. CHARLESTON (S.C.) Feb. 13, 1804.
Yesterday morning about six o'clock, the southern double range of brick stores on Roper's wharf, in this city, was discovered to be on fire. The flames had got to so considerable a height before they were discovered, that it was impossible to get them under before the whole of the range was burnt or pulled down. That wharf and its stores are in the possession of Messrs. Waring and Smith, factors; the stores contained near a thousand barrels of rice, and upwards of seven hundred bales of long staple cotton; of the former it is supposed upwards of four hundred barrels are destroyed, and near four hundred bales of the latter. This property belonged to different planters and merchants: the eastern end of the range was occupied by Messrs. Waring and Smith, Mr. Thomas Ball and Messrs. Alexander and John Corrie, as counting-house: nothing was saved out of these but their papers and books. We have no information to say positively to what this unfortunate circumstance is owing; however, there is no reason to believe it was done designedly. We cannot now present an exact account of the losses nor the names of the owners of the property, but we understand the greatest losers are Messrs. Nathaniel Hayward, J. and W. B. Mitchell, Gordon and Miller, and col. Fishburn; Messrs. Waring and Smith are also very considerable sufferers.
February 14.
An attempt was made last night to set fire to the house of Mrs. Cochran, on East-Bay; nor is it within our recollection of ever having witnessed a more providential escape from this dreadful calamity. The incendiaries had made an opening underneath the back door, where a new fill had recently been placed, and putting in the fire, it rapidly communicated to an inside glass pannel door, and had risen to an alarming height, when the cracking of the glass fortunately awoke the family; and the alarm being promptly given, the flames were with great exertion, extinguished. extinguished. A negro fellow and wench have been committed on suspicion.
NEW-YORK, Feb. 29, 1804.
FIRE AT NORFOLK (Virg.) —Capt. Seaman who arrived yesterday in 48 hours from Norfolk, informs, that on Wednesday evening, the 22d inst. a fire broke out in the town, which after raging with inconceivable fury, many hours, consumed the richest part of the town, and laid in ashes, three hundred and five houses and stores, a new ship from the eastward, two brigs, one schooner and a sloop. It commenced about eleven o'clock, in a store at the end of Market-street, in the occupation of Samuel Dunlop, thence took a direction up Market-street to Main-street, down Main-street to the Exchange Coffee-House, and thence to the River, laying waste all the buildings within that compass. The market was pulled down to prevent its crossing Main-street on the west side. Several houses were blown up with a view to stop its progress, and attended with considerable success, but the exertions of the citizens generally were rendered unavailing by the want of Engines, Buckets, Hooks, &c. of which there was a great scarcity. Eight or ten persons are said to have lost their lives. 10,000 barrels of flour are supposed to be destroyed, and the whole loss estimated at one million, five hundred thousand dollars. Among the sufferers were Messrs. Willet and O'Connor, proprietors of the Norfolk Herald, who had their printing office destroyed, but were fortunate enough to save sufficient materials to enable them to carry on the paper for the present, at the theatre, which had been engaged for that purpose.
Capt. Burke of the brig Nancy, of Philadelphia, spoke on Thursday last in 20 fathoms water, the ship Semiramis, Capt. J. Smith, in 108 days from Canton, with a cargo of teas, sugars, nankeens, silks, &c. to H. B. Pierpont, and the captain, bound to this port, in distress for provisions, having 35 fowls on board, and only one barrel and an half, independent of 3 quarters of a barrel which Capt. B. let them have, which was all he could spare. The Semiramis belongs to Newport and has been out near three years.
FREDERICK-TOWN, (Mar.) Feb. 24. BLOODY ENGAGEMENT.
Extract of letter from an American gentleman at the Havanna to his friend in this city, dated 19th January, 1804.
An express boat from Jamaica is just arrived with the following information:
The Spanish king's packet for October, called the Urquiso, having left at Porto-Rico the mail for that place, sailed from thence on the 26th of December for this port. Forced by the winds to the south of the island, she was met on the 30th by an English frigate of 42 guns, whose commander ordered the Spaniard to send his boat, with his papers, to the frigate. The Spanish commander answered, that it was against his instructions to comply with such an order; the English commander told him that he would compel him with his guns; the Spaniard, don Manuel de Trelles, answered that he was ready to accept the challenge, though only armed with 18 six pounders, and manned as packets generally are with 30 men. The English immediately poured their heavy metal on the Spaniard, and a battle followed which lasted though wonderful it may appear, five hours and an half; when the Spanish ship, having not one man left to do duty, ceased firing. The frigate then sent her boat on board the Spaniard, where the English stripped every man they found, dead or alive, and abandoned the ship in that situation to the mercy of the waves.
The brave Trelles, his lieutenant, and 17 men, lost their lives; whilst the remainder of his crew were all more or less wounded, except the surgeon, who is the man that sent the express with the news. The frigate lost a man, with 6 men killed and 7 wounded. The packet is almost a wreck, with her flag and pendant still hoisted: knowing that Spain was not at war with England, she put into Kingston, it
being the nearest port, to repair; they there found a Spanish brig of war, by which they forwarded the mail to Trinidad and Cuba.
This extraordinary affair has made a great deal of noise here; the name of the valorous Trelles resounds through every place. It cannot be denied that the action is as glorious for the Spaniards as shameful to the English."
LANSINGBURGH, N. Y. Feb. 14. Distressing Accident.
On Thursday morning, the 9th inst. about four o'clock, the valuable and extensive iron works, containing 6 fires and an anchor furnace, the property of Daniel Ross, Esq. of Wilkissburgh, in the county of Essex, in this State, were consumed by fire. Two men, who as was customary were set to guard the premises against accidents during the night, having as it is supposed fallen asleep, unfortunately perished in the flames. These works, we are informed, were as extensive as any of the kind in the United States. The loss must be great, but its amount we have not learnt.
NEWPORT, Thursday, March 8, 1804.
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated 26th February, 1804.
The Republican Members of Congress assembled at the Senate chamber, on Saturday 25th inst. to agree upon a nomination of persons for President and Vice-President of the United States, after the expiration of the term of the present President and Vice-President.
The assembly was large, and unanimous in support of THOMAS JEFFERSON, as PRESIDENT—not one voice for Aaron Burr!
It becoming necessary to select a Republican to serve in the stead of Aaron Burr, the Members proceeded to ballot, and GEORGE CLINTON, having a majority of votes, the first trial, will be supported as VICE-PRESIDENT.
It is not probable that Congress will adjourn before the first of April.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
Hon. JAMES SULLIVAN, for Governor; Gen. WILLIAM HEATH, for Lieut. Governor of the State of Massachusetts.
Hon. MORGAN LEWIS, (now Chief Judge of the Supreme Court) for Governor; and the Hon. JOHN BROOME, for Lieut. Governor of the State of New-York.
Hon. JOHN LANGDON, for Governor of the State of New-Hampshire.
FOURTH OF MARCH.
THE anniversary of the renovation of the genuine principles of our Revolution, in the election of the Patriot, the Statesman, the Philosopher, the inflexible Republican THOMAS JEFFERSON, to the Presidency of the United States, has been celebrated in the principal towns on the continent from which we have heard, with demonstrations of joy and conviviality.
A number of citizens assembled, and partook of a sumptuous entertainment, provided for the occasion at the house of Capt. Richard Barker, in this place. We regret that we have not been able to procure the toasts for publication in this day's paper. We understand there were several other companies formed in different parts of the town, at one of which, the following appropriate lines were sung, with much applause.
A Parody on the Song called JEFFERSON AND LIBERTY.
THE gloomy night before as flies, The reign of superstition's o'er; Its papish hypocritic lies, Its hordes of sophists are no more.
Rejoice! Ye sons of truth, rejoice, To Baal never bend the knee; But join with heart, and soul and voice, In praises loud to Deity.
O'er this creation's varied clinic, Bright wisdom shall her cause maintain; In all her majesty sublime: For ever glorious be her reign!
[Chorus to be sung after each verse.]
Hail! long expected glorious day! Thy beauties like the golden morn, Shall everlasting joys display; Secure for millions yet unborn.
GOD is our glory, hope and stay: Virtue and strength in him we find: He shall arise, assume the sway, By reason's dictates in the mind.
Within those sacred regions wide, No mitred craft men shall be found, Who reason's dictates have deni'd; For victory has bright reason crown'd.
No Pharisee with loathful eye, Shall humble Publicans decide; Nor fiery bigots dare deny The right of Reason, man to guide.
Here the deceiver's every name, From Popes and T—ts freedom find; In reason's heav'nly mansions gain More glorious treasures of the mind.
Here truth shall lift her laurel'd head; Grace, purity and peace divine, (Where dark impostors errors spread,) The light of Deity shall shine.
From vassal wants, and woes remote— Bright reason's rays shall intervene; Here songs of peace in cheerful notes, Shall gladden every village green.
Here free as light's expanded space, To every human soul shall be, Secure forever to our race, The worship of the Deity.
These gifts, all gracious Lord are thine; Ten thousand more fill flow from thee: Eternal may thy glories shine— Immortal may thy praises be.
What heart but hails a scene so bright! What soul but inspiration draws! Who would not prize so dear a right, Or die in such a glorious cause!
Let stupid foes to truth complain, And vainly rave with magic might; The sword of truth should flame, To guard our consecrated right.
From Africa to Europe's plain, From Asia round Columbia's shore, Ye sons of Freedom loud proclaim, The reign of Superstition's o'er.
Rejoice! Ye sons of truth, rejoice, To Baal never bend the knee; But join with heart, and soul and voice, In praises loud to Deity.
[The Toasts will appear in our next.]
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
A tissue of FALSEHOODS appeared in the Boston Centinel of the 4th of February under the title of "An Extract of a letter from a Member of Congress, dated Washington, 20th January, 1804." The ascription of this article to a member of Congress, who should be under the sacred obligations of veracity, is a libel on the character of a Representative of the people. As such every friend to truth and the dignity of the Representative character is interested in drawing before the public for their censure the man, who has committed such an outrage. With this view the above reward is offered to the individual who shall give satisfactory proof of the forgerer of the above letter.
Nat. Intel.
We have imposed upon us the painful duty of announcing the mournful intelligence of the death of JOSEPH PRIESTLY, the favorite of science, the advocate of civil and religious liberty, the ornament of the land in which he lived, and the pride of the age, from which he received, and on which he reflected glory. As in the life of such a man the world was interested, so nothing short of the tributory regards of a universe can duly commemorate such departed greatness. For one, the Editor of this paper challenges from those who occupy the sphere of its circulation the solemn admiration merited by him whose career of terrestrial glory has drawn to a close without having been tarnished by the minutest reproach. It were vain to attempt, in this necessarily concise notice, to delineate a character so fertile of intellectual powers as that of PRIESTLY. Few of the subjects, in which mankind are the most interested, escaped the pen of a writer, the philanthropy of whose heart never slept. There was scarcely a department of natural science not improved or enlightened by his researches and the creative power of his genius; and politics and theology, in their widest range, received almost too limited for recitation at once patient and profound. His associates in science will seize the occasion to manifest that, whenever incoherence to merit may sometimes unfortunately attach to the political world, the warmest gratitude invariably embalms the memory of those who have eminently distinguished themselves in the walks of philosophy. To the American Philosophical Society, whose annals are brightened by his labors, we look for the memorial of his greatness. ib.
The first formula respecting the persons to be supported by the federal interest at the approaching presidential election, we have met with in the Virginia Gazette—according to this paper, Mr. King and Mr. Pinckney are to be the candidates, the first for the presidency and the last for the vice-presidency; it is added that the choice will be acceptable to the Carolinians as to the people of the eastern States; it is not improbable that the southernersederalists will gladly support Mr. Pinckney when it is recollected that he was some time since chosen President of a jockey club, but whether this will be a recommendation to the people of steady habits is at least problematical. Aurora.
Capt. Slocum, who arrived at Salem, from Embden, left that place the 6th of January. From so late an arrival some news of importance was to be expected; but Capt. S. informs us that according to the reports he heard, things were in a similar situation between France and England, to what they had been for several months past—one threatening and the other providing defences.—He heard a report of some destruction of French gun-boats by the British, but could give no account when it was, what the French were attempting, or the extent of their disaster. Gaz.
The ship Aurora arrived lately at Halifax, N. S. in 29 days from Greenock. She arrived there in the evening, and landed the captain and one of the passengers; in the mean while a severe gale of wind came on, and the vessel was driven to sea. The captain informed that when he left Greenock (which was the latter end of December) the invasion of England had not been attempted, nor had any political event of consequence taken place in Europe during the winter. Mer. Adv.
Letters from New-Providencia as late as the 18th of January, mention, that they are in great alarm for fear of an attack by the French from Barracoa; that they had sent to Jamaica for more force, so that should it arrive in time, they are in hopes, with that and the militia, they will be able to give them a warm reception. In the mean time, they have sent off their women to the interior and some of the adjacent islets, have armed and put on military duty every person from 15 to 60 that can be trusted, and are fitting up every vessel that is fit for the service. Corn is scarce and in demand, other provisions are rather a drug, so no one will buy more than
they have, and the Frenchmen should be very hardy indeed to take it from them. Phil. True Amer.
Thursday, the 5th of April next, is appointed a day of public fasting and prayer throughout the State of Massachusetts.
We are informed that the testimony of which the Committee of Enquiry have become possessed relative to the official conduct of Judge Chase, is of such a nature and in such a quantity, as to leave no doubt of his impeachment. It is said Gen. Hamilton of New-York, and Luther Martin, of Baltimore; both eminent in professional talents, and notorious for their hostility to the present system of government, have voluntarily offered their services in defence of Judge Chase at the Bar of the Senate.
Arrived here on Saturday last, Sloop Sally, J. Haile, jun. of Warren, from Dominique, 31 days passage. Wednesday 8th Feb. in lat. 22. 20 N. long. 67 W. spoke ship Pennsylvania, of Washington, from Liverpool, bound to Philadelphia, out 70 days. Feb. 29, in lat. 40, 28 N. Martha's Vineyard bearing north, spoke brig Augustus of Boston, John Davison, from Georgia, bound for Boston, out 17 days.
DIED. —In this town, on Monday last, after a long and tedious illness, which she sustained with great fortitude and resignation, Mrs. ASIAH CLARK, the amiable consort of Capt. Phineas Clarke. She lived esteemed and respected, and died universally regretted by a numerous circle of friends and acquaintance.
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
House of Representatives, March 1st, 1804. An Act to adjourn the next term of the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of Newport, to the first Monday in April next.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly and by the authority thereof it is enacted, That the Supreme Judicial Court, which by law is to be holden at Newport, within and for the county of Newport, on the first Monday of March instant, be and the same is hereby adjourned to the first Monday in April next, and that all writs, executions, reports, returns, recognizances, and other processes to be made or returned at the said term in March instant, be made and returned at the adjournment of said Court in April; and that the said Court, with the Jurors drawn for the same, shall then attend and proceed in the business of said Court according to law.
Resolved, That the Secretary forthwith transmit a copy of this act to the Sheriff of the county of Newport, who is hereby directed to cause the same to be made public by printing the same in the public newspapers of said county, and in such other ways as he may think proper.
Voted, &c. Attest, THEODORE A. FOSTER, Clerk. In the Senate, read March 2d, 1804, and concurred.
By Order, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y. A true Copy, Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
For Sale, CHEAP FOR CASH, Clover and Herds Grass SEEDS.
20 Hds. of good Retailing MOLASSES, for Cash or approved Notes. Also, Cabin Bread, of the first quality, by HENRY MOORE & Co. Newport, March 6, 1804.
JAMES G. PECKHAM, Gold & Silver Smith,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has taken a shop directly opposite Mr. Israel Pearse, Thames Street, where all commands will be punctually attended to and favors gratefully acknowledged. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for old Gold and Silver. Newport, March 7, 1804.
Take Notice.
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Newport, having allowed a further time of three Months from the 5th inst. for the subscribers to receive the claims against the estate of Daniel Wilcox, late of Newport, deceased.
All claims not exhibited within that time, will be precluded agreeably to law. DANIEL DUNHAM, jun. } Censors. EDWARD HEMPSTEAD. } Jurors. Newport, March 7, 1804. 79
For Charleston, (S. C.)
BRIG Concord, William Oldridge, master—with good accommodations for passengers—will sail on the 15th inst. wind, and weather permitting. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Banister's wharf, or to JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE. Newport, March 7, 1804.
Notice.
THOSE who are indebted to the late firm of Joseph W. Paul, & Co. are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber. A compliance with this request, will prevent cost. EDWARD HEMPSTEAD. Newport, March 7, 1804. 79
To be Sold or Let,
ONE Lot of land, lying eastward of Mr. Francis Brindley's Rope-walk. Apply to SAMUEL F. GARDNER. Newport Feb. 9, 1804. 175

From the REPUBLICAN FARMER.
THE SAILOR.
By SELLECK OSBORNE.
THE weary sea bird screams afar; Along the wave dire omens sweep; From the veil'd sky no friendly star Beams on the undulating deep.
Hark! from the cliffs of distant shores The Lom* emits his dismal cry— The wave portentous warning roars, And speaks the threat'ning tempest nigh!
What guardian angel's watchful pow'r Shall snatch me from the angry deep, Or bid in that tremendous hour, The demon of the waters sleep?
Or who, if on some desert wild I drift, weak, famish'd and distrest'd, Shall hush the forrows of my child, And sooth LAVINA's wounded breast.
Sweet objects of my early love! For you with aching heart I mourn! Far from your peaceful vale I rove, Ah! hopeless ever to return.
Yet should it be my happier lot To hail again my native shore, Secure within my humble cot, I'll brave the ills deep no more.
His prayer was heard. The rolling barque Rode thro' the storm with stubborn pride; And WILLIAM, blithe as morning lark, Flew to his sweet enraptured bride.
Yet WILL, with love and liquor Warm, Ere yet a month had pass'd in glee, Forgot the terrors of the storm, And, singing squar'd away for sea.
* The Lom, according to St. Pierre, is a dismal kind of bird, which, especially on the approach of a storm, perches on the cliffs and promontories of the shore, and utters a noise like the shrieks of a drowning man.
ANECDOE.
When a lawyer, on his passage to Europe, was one day walking the deck, it having blown pretty hard the preceding day, a shark was playing by the ship. Having never seen such an object before, he called to one of the sailors to tell him what it was. "Why," replied the tar, "I don't know what name they know 'em by ashore," but here we call 'em SEA LAWYERS."
WHEREAS the Court of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT, Esq. late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent:—All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within twelve months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said court.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis. BENJAMIN SMITH, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JEREMIAH HUNT of Newport, North-Kingstown, April 21, 1803. 138
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Manton, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER, 2d. Newport, April 3, 1802. 795
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged.
Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. * Cash, and the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
GEORGE THOMAS,
Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver. HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; teas; coffee; cocoa shells; chocolate, No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger preserves.—An assortment of Preferred Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, pea-nuts; best Frontignac, Sherry, Teneriffe and Malaga, Wines; Grape, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; best Spanish Segars; with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctual attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803. 611f
Benjamin Wightman, & Co.
HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware, &c. which they will dispose of, on reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail. Among which are the following Articles:
  Holland Gin,  Cassia,    West-India Rum,  Allum, Snuff,    Brandy,  Wool & Cotton    Brown Sugar,  Cards,    Souchong & Bohea  Tobacco,    Teas,  Cotton Wool,    Coffee, Ginger,  Sheep's do.    Pepper, Pimento,  German Steel,    Starch, N. Y. Soap,  Nails assorted,    Mustard, Copperas,  Glass Ware,    Sherry & Malaga  Cheese by the large    Wines,  or small quantity,    Superfine Flour by the  Cordage, Codfish,    Barrel,  Candles, &c. &c.  
NICOLAS GEFROY,
HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business in all its branches, & will make, or repair, any kind of Jewelry, 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, dunks, small swords and pokers; plated bits, stirrups & spurs; tea-trays; castors and irons; shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-rubbs; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; best Mackintosh & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement.
In addition to the above, he has received by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are, Gentlemen's fowling pieces, double and single-barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea-urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of various kinds and fashions; spectacles of various prices from 6/ to 30/ per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl. CASH, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver.
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12. Keyes & Brigham,
HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mess, mess and prime Beef, mess and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, best Sausage, mould and dipp'd tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef.
Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1803.
WINTER GOODS.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co.
HAVE just received a large supply of Woolen and other GOODS, purchased with cash, & which they offer for sale unusually low: Among which are, best superfine broadcloths; second, middling & low-priced do.; low-priced and fine ladies coatings and Orleans cloths; flannels; baizes; waistcoating; blankets; ribbed and plain velvets; 6-4 & 4-4 white, black and colored, cambric muslins; white satins; bordered and black 5-4 & 6-4 camel's-hair shawls; Turkey-down shawls; coloured and black fatims; cotton and silk umbrellas; counterpanes; black bombazine; one box men's hats of an excellent quality, and one trunk of coloured lute-strings, of assorted handsome colours; with a variety of other Goods, too tedious to enumerate. Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are desired to call on them, and settle the same. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR, a few Hhds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO, Cognac Brandy, Holland Geneva, Verdigris, and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
THOMAS VOAX,
SUGAR-REFINER,
Has for sale, South end Thames-Street, LOAF SUGAR—LUMP ditto—MOLASSES—and SYRUP. Also, a constant supply of West-India and Refined BROWNSUGAR, in barrels and bags, suitable for the use of families.
SHERRY WINES.
THE subscriber has just received from Boston, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, of a very good quality, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—Likewise, Boston Chocolate, warranted, No. 1 and 2.
NATHAN B. MILLER.
Newport, Dec. 26. 69
WANTED.
A Native Boy, about 12 or 13 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hair-Dresser's business. One from the country will be preferred.—Enquire at this Office. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed-Cords—Cloths-Lines, &c. &c.
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consisting of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803. 1401f
FOR SALE BY
Henry Moore, & Co.
  WEST-INDIA Rum by the  Brafs & iron Candle-    Hhds.  sticks,    Gin by the pipe  Spoons of different    Brandy do.  kinds,    Malaga, } Wines.  Brafs & iron pipe Bel-    Port, } Wines.  low,    Sherry, } Wines.  Shovel & Tongs;    100 barrels superfine  A good assortment of    flour,  Nails,    30 casks fresh Raisins,  All kinds of Hinges,    Loaf, powdered and  Stock, Chest & door    brown Sugars,  Locks,    Coffee,  Warming Pans,    Chocolate,  Frying Pans,    Bohea and } Teas.  Heath & house Brush-    Souchong  es,    Pepper,  Iron & steel plate Saws,    Ginger, and Allspice,  Coffee-Mills,    Nutmegs,  Starch,    Cloves & Cassia,  Locking Glass, of    Brimstone,  every kind,    Allum, Copperas,  6 by 8 Glafs by the box,    Soap by the box;  Brafs Kettles of all    All kinds Knives and  sizes,    Forks,  Mattrasses of any di-    Pen & jack Knives,  mensions;    Razors in cases,  A good assortment of    Shears and Scissors,  Hats,    Patent hour and half  10 boxes excellent Cot-    hour Glafses,  ton,    Calters,  Snuff,    English Pewter,  Paper by the ream,    Sad Irons,  Belt kind Spanish Indi-     go.  
Likewise, a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash or approved Notes, by wholesale or retail, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf. Newport, Feb. 2, 1804. 174
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLAIN'S Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
FOR SALE,
A TRACT of LAND, situated in South-Kingstown, consisting of about forty-two acres, with a suitable proportion of mowing, pasturing, tillage and orcharding; a dwelling-house and other buildings thereon, late belonging to Stephen Potter, deceased.—Also, one dwelling-house with one acre of land, situated in said South-Kingstown, late the property of Peter Whaley.—Also about nine acres of beach and marsh land, situated near Point Judith breach, in said South-Kingstown.—For further particulars enquire of EDWARD THURSTON. N. B. Possession will be given on the twenty-fifth day of March next. Newport, Jan. 25, 1804.
Valuable Real Estate.
THE Subscriber offers for Sale, that valuable Real Estate in the town of Westerly, situated within about eight rods of Pawcatuck Bridge, and opposite to the Washington Bank, on the North side of the Post-Road, consisting of about ten acres of valuable Land, with a handsome grove of young timber thereon, and a large garden, with a brook of good water running through said garden, a convenient dwelling-house, with a shop and store adjoining (suitable for a merchant or a mechanic) a barn, and other out-houses.—The house has been occupied for a number of years as a public house, and is one of the best of stands for that purpose. Possession will be given on the 25th of March next.—Terms of payment will be one half of the purchase money down, and the remainder in a reasonable time, with interest, and good security. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, living in Richmond. SAMUEL BRAND. Richmond, January 19, 1804.
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, have appointed the subscribers to receive, and examine the claims, as Commissioners to the estate of Joshua Kinyon, late of Westerly, deceased, represented insolvent:—Give Notice, that six months having been allowed by the said Court from the 26th of September last past, for the above purpose, and that we shall attend upon said business at the dwelling house of Sylvester Gove, Esq. in said Westerly, on the first Monday of January, February, and March, at 9 o'clock, A. M. No accounts will be received unless properly attested to. THOMAS HOXLE, } Commis. THOMAS NOYES, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY KINYON, ISRAEL CHAPMAN, } Administrators. LUTHER PALMER, AMOS CROSS, Westerly, Oct. 20, 1803. 159-6m
MEIN & ROGERS
HAVE FOR SALE, FIFTY Hogsheads West-India Sugar, 1400 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 qr. casks Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy,—Holland Geneva, 200 bbls. Superfine Flour, Bohea Tea, German Steel, &c. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware. Newport, Oct. 20. 159ff
Doctor Gustavus Baylies,
IN addition to his former assortment of Medicines, has just received (consigned to him by a wholesale vender to a number of Patentees) the following patent Medicines, for sale, on the lowest terms, viz. Lee's genuine Windham Bilious Pills: Doctor Rawson's genuine Anti-Bilious & Stomachic Bitters: Doctor Rawson's genuine Itch, or Beautifying Ointment: Doctor Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops, for consumptives, asthma, spitting of blood, shortness of breath, and every other species of disease, to which that organ of life, the lungs, is perpetually exposed. Doctor Noufer's Worm Destroying Powders, or a sovereign Medicine for the destruction of every species of Worms which infest the human body. Thomson's Aromatic Tooth Paste for the Teeth and Scurvey in the Gum's: and Hinkley's Infallible Remedy for the Hemorrhoids, or Piles. Doctor Baylies, availing himself of this opportunity to tender his thanks to his friends, for the confidence they have hitherto reposed in him as Practitioner of Physic and Surgery, begs leave to assure the public, that the various branches of the medical profession continue to occupy his attention. Bristol, Jan. 16, 1804. 72 3m
FOR SALE, BY
SIMEON MARTIN,
SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per Ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 straws of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glafses—6 Salt Cells. 51 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing, 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half-pint ditto—36 Wine Glafses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Weesp Gin—5 casks White Lead. 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Cases. Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. 122ff
To be Sold at Public Auction,
(if not previously disposed of at private sale) on MONDAY the 12th of March next, at one o'clock P. M. (if fair weather, if not the first fair day) ALL the right and title which Peleg Allen died possessed of, to a certain real estate in Middletown, containing between fifty and sixty acres of valuable land, with the buildings and orcharding thereon.—Said land is suitable for corn, barley, and oats; also for meadow and pasturing, and is well watered.—An indisputable title will be given.—The conditions of sale will be made known at the time and place of sale, which will be on the premises. N. B. Possession will be given on the 25th of March next. ELIZABETH ALLEN, Adm'x. THOMAS C. ALLEN, Adm'r. Middletown, Feb. 10, 1804.
FOR SALE,
TWO hundred and fifty acres of Land, of the first quality, lying in Johnstown, in the state of New-York. Thirty-four thousand acres in the said Delaware purchase, with the Connecticut title only. Eight thousand acres of land, purchased at Sheriff's sales, with an indisputable title. The above lands are of the first quality, and well worthy the attention of those who wish to advance their interests, by placing their money in lands—or actual settlers. For further particulars, please to call on the subscriber. ROBERT LATHAM. Groton, (Conn.) Feb. 23, 1804. 78
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A SHARE in the Ohio Land Company; or a tract of Land bordering on the right bank of the river Ohio; or even a tract of good Land in the State of Tennessee.—Letters (free of postage) directed to the Editor of the Rhode-Island Republican, or printers of the Newport Mercury, containing a description of the Land, its Lowest price, and the owner's direction, will be attended to. Newport, Feb. 29.
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mess and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hhds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Newport, February 23. 177.
INDIGO.
TWO Hundred wt. of excellent INDIGO, for sale by JOHN HAZARD, jun. Newport, Nov. 16, 1803.