Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-04-02 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.
State of Rhode-Island, &c. WHEREAS the Honorable the General Assembly did, at their session in February last, appoint the undersigned Commissioners, to purchase a part of the Registered Public Debt of this State...
William C. Baen & Co. CORNER OF OLD CHURCH LANE. HAVE JUST RECEIVED, A GREAT variety of Ladies' extra long SILK GLOVES.
JOHN MARSH Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general, THAT he has taken the HAY-SCREWS, late belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh, deceased...
Ten Cents Reward. RANAWAY from the Subscriber, about the 12th inst. an Apprentice Boy, named JOHN MOFFITT; had on a felt hat, black flannel jacket, fustic cloth under jacket...
William Moore, jun. & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on the Ferry Wharf—a general Assortment of GROCERIES, SHIP CHANDLERY, HARD WARE, &c.
Spanish fluted INDIGO CASSIA, ALLUM, SNUFF, BRIMSTONE, Wool & Cotton Goods, TOBACCO, 7 by 9 GLASS, COTTON WOOL, German and blister'd STEEL.
A great variety of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season. 20 Firkins good BUTTER, 12 Kegs Hog's LARD, for shipping, or home consumption. A quantity of HAY SEED, of different kinds, and of the first quality.
Joseph W. Paul & Co. Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, A GENERAL, and genuine assortment of Groceries, as low as can be purchased in this town. Molasses of a superior quality per hogshead.
ELEAZER TREVETT, INFORMS his friends and the Public in general, that he has opened a Shop in the house of Catharine Eason, in Washington-Street, on the Point, next north of the ship-yard.
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour, A few Hogsheads of good retailing MOLASSES. Also, a few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality—very cheap for Cash.
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN, SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havanna Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exama Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.
To be SOLD or LET, If applied for soon, two Lots of Land, No. 3 and No. 5—situate a little to the Eastward of Mr. Francis Brinley's Rope-walk—none superior in quality. Also, For sale, at the Subscriber's Store, Sundry Articles of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARD WARE, &c.
NOTICE IS hereby given, to all persons having any demands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON, late of Jamestown, deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to MARY CONGDON, of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, her lawful Agent, at Newport.
DAVID MELVILL, jun. Has just opened, and now offers for sale, at his old stand, next door South of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, a neat and general Assortment of HARD WARE, STATIONARY, and other Articles. Among which are, a great variety of the most fashionable cabinet furniture—brass knobs and hooks—pendal rings—elegant enamelled and brass cloak pins (or supporters for looking-glasses) brass locks, bolts, hinges, and table cutlery—files and rasps—screws, brads, and nails, of all kinds—brass and iron hinges—door, chest, trunk, cupboard, pad, and other locks of every description—gun locks and brass furniture—knives and forks—desert knives—jack and pen knives—dick and office knives—scissors and shears—ring, knob, and thumb latches, brass and iron—pester and iron, table and tea spoons—warming pans, copper and brass—composition, iron, sheet-iron and block tin tea kettles—pades and shovels—shovels and tongs—flycatchers—chafing-dishes—gridirons, patent and common—flatirons—bellows, brass and iron wofet—box, and iron coffee mills—brass japan'd, and iron candlesticks—steel and japan'd snuffers—snuffer boats—patent lamps, various kinds—Glue, first quality. Also, A handsome assortment japan'd ware. Patent and common Time Glasses—Looking glasses—chase and riding whips, and whip cords—brass and iron wire—curry combs—mouse and rat traps—axes, adzes and hatchets—drawing knives—carpenters and Kent hammers—wood-saws—hand and framing do.—tenant dovetail and sash do. brass and iron back-turning, compass and keyhole do.—double iron jack planes—jointers and smoothing planes—single iron do.—moulding and rabbit do.—astigalls, hollows and rounds, and table planes—moving philisters and plow-plains—bit stocks with bits assorted—best cast-steel former chisels—common do.—morticing and socket chisels and gouges—cast-steel fluting gouges—plain iron's—sliding gunter's—iron squares and compasses—carpenters rules—spike and nail gimblets—tapborers, &c. Shoemakers hammers, knives, knippers, pincers, tacks, awl blades, do. bast; and six-packers—House, hearth, clothes, hat, dusting, and tooth-brushes—horse, shoe, tar, scrubbing and painters do.—bones, razors, razor strops and cases—shaving boxes—horn and ivory combs—brass, pewter, leather, paper and glass inkstands—ink-powder—copper plate copy slips—letter, writing, and wrapping paper, every quality—quills from 50 cents to 3 dollars per hundred—feathering wax & wafers—black and red Morocco pocket books—best black led pencils, slates & slate pencils—gunter scales and dividers—powder flasks—best London pewter sea pots. And a variety of other articles as low as can be bought in this town.
SIMON DAVIS HAS FOR SALE, ST. Croix Rum by the Hogshead, 2d and 3d proof, Antigua Rum, ditto, ditto, Retailing Molasses, ditto, ditto, Superfine Flour by the quantity or single Barrel, Pilot, Navy, and Ship Bread, ditto, Tar and Turpentine, ditto, Brown Sugar by the Barrel, Coffee by the Hogshead, Barrel, or Bag, Logwood & Fustick by the Ton, Cwt. or smaller quantity, A few pieces Mahogany, A quantity of Menhaden Fish, in excellent order for shipping, A few tons Whale Oil, Spermaceti Candles per quantity or single Box, Mels and prime Pork, by the barrel, Negro-Head Tobacco, by the keg, Prime Beef, by the barrel.
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, Alum, Snuff, Brandy, Wool & Cotton, Brown Sugar, Cards, Souchong & Bohea, Tobacco, Tea, Cotton Wool, Coffee, Ginger, Sheep's do, Pepper, Pimento, German Steel, Starch, N. Y. Soap, Nails assorted, Mustard, Copperas, Glass Ware, Sherry & Malaga, Cheese by the large or small quantity, Wines, Cordage, Codfish, Superfine Flour by the Barrel, Candles, &c. &c.
John & Henry Cahoon, HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the hogshead; Flour, by the barrel; Maid and Dips Candles, by the box; Iron Cabosies; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS. Also, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum; Iron Stoves—Salt-Peter'd Hams—Loaf Sugar; Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c. LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment, and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—their favors gratefully acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Midlings, per bushel or barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAD SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS.
THE Honorable 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 Amos Gardner (son of Jeremiah) late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof. GEORGE THOMAS, Commis. PELEG BROWN, do. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to BENJ. GARDNER, Administ'r. North-Kingstown, March 18, 1803.
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. One barrel fresh ESSENCE of SPRUCE, per lb. or gallon. Also, Just received a small supply of the following Hay-Seeds, from the State of Vermont: 70 bushels of Borden's Grass 50 do. Herd's do. 20 do. Red Top do. 500 wt. Red Clover do. The above Seeds are new and clean, and will be sold as cheap as at any Store in the State. 4000 wt. of FLAX, cheap for cash. Cash given for Cotton and Linen RAGS. Newport, January 1, 1803.
MASON'S HALL LOTTERY.
THE Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. at their last session, having granted permission to the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of St. John's Lodge, No. 1, in Newport, to raise by Lottery the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars, to discharge the debt due on Mason's Hall; and having appointed the subscribers Managers (who have given bonds to the General Treasurer) they present the following Scheme for the patronage of the Public.
SCHEME. Not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize. Dollars. Prize of 2500 Dollars is 2500. 1 1000 1000. 2 500 1000. 4 250 1000. 10 100 1000. 10 50 500. 10 25 250. 10 20 200. 355 10 3550. 1500 6 9000. 1903 Prizes. 3097 Blanks.
5000 Tickets at 4 Dollars is 20000. This Scheme is calculated for the advantage of adventurers; there being not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize, and the prizes only subject to a deduction of twelve and one-half per cent. The encouragement and assistance which the Managers flatter themselves will be given to this Lottery, by the Masonic Fraternity in this and the neighboring States, leaves them without a doubt that the Tickets will meet a speedy sale, and that the drawing will commence in a short time; which as soon as finished, a list of the prizes will be published, and thirty days after, the prizes will be punctually paid. Those Prizes which are not demanded within twelve months after drawn, will be deemed generously given for the purpose of the Lottery.
WILLIAM TEW, JAMES PERRY, JOHN PRICE, jun. EDWARD EASTON, jun. CLARKE COOK, WILLIAM MOORE, jun. Managers. Tickets in the above Lottery may be had of either of the Managers. Newport, March 7, 1803.
Rhode-Island District, &c. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of EDWARD DEXTER, of Providence, in the Rhode-Island District, Trader, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and proved on, to appear at the Golden Ball Inn, kept by Alpheus Ammidon in Providence, on the fourth day of April next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and there cause (if any they have) why the certificate of his discharge should not be allowed. DAVID LEONARD BARNES, Judge of the District Court for Rhode-Island District. Providence, March 8, 1803.
Wanted at this Office, a quantity of tanned Sheep or Lamb Skins, dressed without oil, and suitable for Book-binding. A generous price will be given.

Picture of Federalism!
There is an old fable, and a very good one, which had it been written expressly for the purpose, could not depict the present temper and conduct of the federalists more clearly or precisely.
It states, that a criminal about to be hanged, and being under the gallows, saw, among the crowd of spectators, his aged mother. He immediately intimated to the officer of justice, that he had something of importance to communicate to her, when he was permitted to approach her, and whilst apparently in the act of whispering in her ear, the scoundrel bit it off!
In this manner the federalists have acted ever since Mr. Jefferson was elected to the Presidency. They were convicted of high crimes and misdemeanors previously to that event. They begged to be heard by their parent country. Justice, and the conciliating spirit of the Republicans, permitted what they had required. They seized upon the press, and pretended that they were about to make their peace with the offended and injured people, but whilst they were seemingly doing this, they were in fact, only aggravating their preceding guilt. They were biting off the ears of their own mother, when they ought to have begged her forgiveness. Happily, however, for the welfare of the Union, the culprits have been pretty well tucked up, and they are now kicking for life! Rep. Adv.
Republican Economy; Or, EVIDENCES of the Superiority of the present Administra- tion over that of JOHN ADAMS.
Together with a Correct View of the LATE SALE OF BANK STOCK. By JOHN B. COLVIN—Editor of the Repub- lican Advocate, Frederick-Town, Maryland.
[Concluded from our last.]
"FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS."
WE now proceed to detail one of the most meritorious acts of the present Administration.—And one which has been woefully misrepresented to the people. Allusion is had to the sale of the Bank Stock by ALBERT GALLATIN, Secretary of the Treasury. The statement may be relied on as correct.
The Secretary of the Treasury did lately sell all the remaining shares of bank stock belonging to the United States at forty five per cent. advance, and has applied the money arising from the sale thereof, towards the discharge of the Dutch debt. By the manner in which the sale was made, and in which the payments are to be effected in Holland, the price obtained becomes to the United States fully equal, if not more than equal to their current cash price in Philadelphia, or any where else; and that by the nicest possible calculation of interest, which can be made, not a cent has been lost on that score by selling out an 8 per cent. fund, to pay off so much of a 5 per cent. debt, as the enemies of the Administration have been pleased to state, even if it had been optional with the Secretary of the Treasury to pay off so much of that 5 per cent. debt or not: But the reverse is the fact. There was no option in the case; for it happens to be one of the years, (as will be seen by the report of the Secretary of the Treasury in December to Congress, and the proceedings thereon) in which the largest instalments of the Dutch debt become due and obligatory in payments in Holland, and which payments require much larger sums (about two millions of dollars for the last year) than the amount of the bank stock in question at any selling price.
According to the stipulations of the contract made, not by the present administration, but by their predecessors many years ago: That is—this money as it becomes due, is to be conveyed by us in some way or other at our expense and at our risk, to Holland, and there paid to our Dutch creditors. The usual course has been to purchase Bills on Holland of individuals, and when enough of these were not to be had, to purchase bills on England, and there through the intervention of a Banker to buy English bills on Holland, and remit to this last place in that circuitous way, subject to an extra commission to the English Banker and to the chance of the loss in exchanges.
In ordinary years when only the interest on the Dutch debt on small instalments of the principal were to be remitted, bills enough were to be found direct on Holland at a reasonable rate of exchange, and most particularly during the latter years of the war, when our merchants exported by the way of our ports, almost all the produce of the West-Indies; then, for their cargoes sold in the ports of Holland, a large amount of bills was to be had, and at a rate which was at or under par. Now the case is materially changed. The European powers, peace and safety to their navigation being restored, no longer permit us to be the carriers and vendors of their Colonial produce; the consequence is that not one cargo is sold in the ports of Holland for American account, where twenty were during the years preceding the last, and that bills are no longer to be had in the necessary quantity on that country.
Some other course was to be taken. To remit to England and thence to Holland by buying bills of individuals to the requisite amount, might have been done, but at a certain loss and no inconsiderable risk from the variety of bills which must have been taken. The exchange on England, at that time was above par by 2 or 3 per cent. and that from England to Holland, above par by 5 or 6 per cent. The Bankers commission in England besides other expenses of remitting so large a sum, was to be paid, thus the exchange was then in a state, by this mode of remittance, to require a sacrifice of from 7 to 9 per cent. and there was an absolute
certainty if the Secretary had come into the market to buy up two millions of bills more than the common mercantile demand, that these exchanges would have yet risen on him and required at least double the sacrifice just mentioned.
It was very wisely determined to close with the proposition of Alexander Baring, an eminent English Merchant, to give Bank Stock here, for money to be by him paid in Holland, at a price which though nominally lower somewhat than the cash price here, realized a payment in Holland on terms at least as advantageous, as by any other possible mode the money could have been got to Holland and without any risk; since the Bank shares are not to be transferred here until there is full evidence that the money is paid in Holland.
But suppose the Secretary had taken the other course, and sold the Bank-shares for money here at the market price, and then bought bills with this money to remit to Holland—he would not only have raised the foreign exchange against himself considerably, but he would have lowered much the price of Bank Shares by throwing such a quantity into the market. The price of all commodities depends on the scarcity or plenty of the article. If he had brought into market 2220 Shares (for this is the number he sold) near one tenth of the whole capital of the Bank, it is to be presumed that the price would have stood at 150 dollars for 100, which was about the rate in Philadelphia when he made the sale; a price produced by the ordinary commercial operation of offering and taking that stock in the small way:—Certainly it would have fallen at once, the moment it was known the public stock was at a market:—Buyers of articles of this nature are acquainted with their business, they know how to regulate their times to purchase and their bids by the quantity offered or likely to offer for sale. The question of interest shall next be examined.
The price realized for this Bank Stock, was, as has been shown, fully equal to the current cash price in Philadelphia at the time the negotiation took place, to say about 50 per cent. above par; that is, for every share on which the United States had paid 400 dollars and were received at the rate of 8 per cent. on 400 dollars, the Secretary of the Treasury has realized 600 DOLLARS, and therefrom pays off an equivalent of debt drawing interest at 5 per cent. without any expense of commission or risk of bad bills. Let then the comparison of interest on this transaction be made—400 dollars receiving 8 per cent. or 32 dollars per annum is made use of to discharge 600 dollars, paying interest at 5 per cent. or 30 dollars per annum; then there are 2 dollars per share difference, equal to 1/3 per cent. and this is to be set against the saving the commissioners to be paid to Bankers and Agents, and the risk of remitting in detail, all which is much more than 1/3 per cent.
How then can the Secretary of the Treasury be blamed for employing the Bank Stock to pay off so much of the Dutch debt—supposing the case stood without a precedent? But it does not. In the year 1796 the then Executive sold 2280 Shares of this same Bank Stock to pay off a debt due to the Bank of the United States and the Bank of New-York; for the debt due to the Banks, the Government was paying an interest of 6 per cent. They sold out, as the present Executive has done, an 8 per cent. fund, to pay off a debt paying a lower rate of interest; but shall it be said, that operation was a better one because they applied the money to get rid of an interest of 6 per cent.; whereas the present Executive has done so to wipe off only an interest of 5 per cent.? Such are the found assertions and shallow reasoning made use of to impose on the uniformed part of the community.
What did the Government then obtain for the Stock sold in 1796, and how does the question of interest stand on that transaction? They sold at 25 per cent. above par, and thus obtained for each share 500 dollars. Then every 400 dollars receiving 8 per cent. or 32 dollars per annum, was made use of to discharge 500 dollars paying an interest at 6 per cent. or 30 dollars per annum; so that in the sale of 1796 it happens that on account of the price obtained for the stock being less than that obtained in 1802, the difference as to comparison of interest in exchanging the Bank Stock fund for the respective debts discharged with it, is just about the same, to say about 1-2 per cent. altho' one was a 6 per cent. debt and the other a 5 per cent. debt, with this difference only, that in 1802 so much of a foreign debt payable abroad and subjecting the Treasury annually to risk and expense in remitting abroad was reimbursed;—that discharged in 1796 was at home, subject to no risk or expense of exchange or agencies as to principal or interest.
There was no clamour or abuse then nor since against the Executive of 1796 for applying the Bank Stock, and yet they sold as much, nay, rather more than the present Executive, and applied it, as has been shown, to no better effect, nor with better economy to the public. And why should there be against the present Executive? Both measures were authorized by the same law; An act of Congress passed in 1796—that the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund should in their discretion dispose of any part of the Bank Stock to pay off any debt due to the Bank of the United States or the Bank of New-York or any instalments of Foreign debt; and it is to be remarked in opposition to the impression attempted to be made of the great sacredness of this Stock, and the impropriety of selling it, that as long ago as nearly seven years since, Congress placed all this Stock at the disposal of the executive, to be sold when they might think proper, for either of the above purposes:—And that every succeeding Congress has so left it at their discretion until this time; and further, that from the day of passing the authorizing act to the present, there never has so favorable a time occurred to sell the Stock as that which has lately been embraced.
Having thus exhibited to the view of public, Evidences of the Wisdom, Integrity, and Economy of the present Administration, and the wanton Profligacy of John Adams and his Partisans, we shall conclude by calling the attention of readers to the subjoined Comparative Statement.
Comparative Statement of Mr. Adams's Extravagance, and Mr. Jefferson's Economy.
MONEY WASTED, by Mr. Adams.
  John Adams came into office the 4th of March, 1797, and continued therein until the 3d of March, 1801. In about two months after the induction, he convened an extraordinary Congress, which met in May, 1797, & continued in session about two months. The effect of this meeting was the Stamp Act, an additional duty of eight cents per bushel upon Salt* with a law authorizing Mr. Adams to loan on the credit of the United States, a sum not exceeding 800,000   In Nov. of the same year, (1797) Congress convened agreeable to law.—They continued in session more than eight months, during which time an act was passed to lay and collect a Direct Tax of The whole of this sum was borrowed from the United States Bank in advance || 2,000,000   There was enacted likewise a law, directing Mr. Adams to borrow In this instance he was not restricted as to interest. For the payment of this loan the Duties on Import & Tonnage were pledged! In May, 1800, another loan was authorized by the Adams administration, amounting to Increasing at the same time the duties on Brown Sugar, & Molasses. The revenues to arise from which were also pledged! for the payment of the public debt. 5,000,000   Increase of the National Debt for the four years that John Adams was President, 11,300,000 
* This shows the fallacy of the assertion, that the Opposition wished to take off the tax on that article. † See Laws of the U.S. vol. 4. pages 20, 35, and 37. ‡ Ibid. page 204. || Ibid. page 227. § Ibid. page 232. ¶ Here is a wonderful instance of the regard of the Opposition for the People on the score of Brown Sugar.
Mr. Adams and his friends seem to have been like a profligate man whom a rich and virtuous woman had selected for her husband—spending all the was worth, and getting into debt every day!
MONEY SAVED, by Mr. Jefferson.
  Mr. Jefferson came into the Presidency on the 4th of March, 1801; in seven months thereafter, there was a saving effected of 1,154,673 88   At the first session of Congress, in due course of law thereafter, the Repeal of the Internal Taxes took place, to the amount of 900,000   Paid on account of the National Debt, out of the Treasury, * during the first 18 months of Mr. Jefferson's Presidency, 5,339,886 44   Saving by the reduction of the Standing Army, 522,000   Ditto, Ditto Navy, 200,000   Ditto, Repealing Judiciary, 33,005   Do. Reduction of Marine corps, 39,000   Do. By annihilating Offices dependent on Executive will, 161,695 91   Do. By reducing the commission of the Collectors of Customs, 17,000   Balance remaining in the Treasury on the 1st of Oct. 1802, 4,539,675 57   Total—Cash saved to the People & Monies on hand, 10,852,258 80 
* Over and above the sale of Bank Stock.
Mr. JEFFERSON appears like a worthy man that has married the widow of a debauched Libertine—and who, by economy and industry, has cleared off incumbrances from her estate, replenished her purse, and made all her children happy.
Shall we offer a comment on the foregoing?—No.—The eloquence of Silence will find its way to the understandings of men, and Delusion will vanish from among the People.
LAWS OF THE UNION. [PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 6th of December, 1802.
AN ACT Supplementary to the "Act concerning Consuls and Vice-Consuls, and for the further protection of American Seamen."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That before a clearance be granted to any vessel bound on a foreign voy-
age, the master thereof shall deliver to the collector of the customs, a list, containing the names, places of birth and residence, and a description of the persons who compose his ship's company, to which list the oath or affirmation of the captain shall be annexed, that the said list contains the names of his crew, together with the places of their birth and residence, as far as he can ascertain them, and the said collector shall deliver him a certified copy thereof, for which the collector shall be entitled to receive the sum of twenty-five cents; and the said master shall moreover enter into bond with sufficient security, in the sum of four hundred dollars, that he shall exhibit the aforesaid certified copy of the list to the first boarding officer, at the first port in the United States, at which he shall arrive on his return thereto, and then and there also produce the persons named therein, to the said boarding officer, whose duty it shall be to examine the men with such list, and to report the same to the collector, and it shall be the duty of the collector at the said port or arrival, (where the same is different from the port from which the vessel originally sailed) to transmit a copy of the list to reported to him, to the collector of the port from which said vessel originally sailed: Provided, That the said bond shall not be forfeited on account of the said master not producing to the first boarding officer, as aforesaid, any of the persons contained in the said list, who may be discharged in a foreign country with the consent of the consul, vice-consul, commercial agent, or vice-commercial agent there residing, against in writing, under his hand and official seal, to be produced to the collector with the other part as composing the crew as aforesaid; nor on account of any such person dying or absconding, or being forcibly impressed into other service, of which satisfactory proof shall be then also exhibited to the collector.
SECT. 2. And be it enacted, That it shall be the duty of every master or commander of a ship or vessel, belonging to citizens of the United States who shall sail from any port of the United States, after the first day of May next, on his arrival at a foreign port, to deposit his register, sea letter, and Mediterranean passport, with the consul, vice-consul, commercial agent, or vice-commercial agent, (if any there be at such port;) that in case of refusal or neglect of the said master or commander, to deposit the said papers as aforesaid, he shall forfeit and pay five hundred dollars, to be recovered by the said consul, vice-consul, commercial agent, or vice-commercial agent, in his own name, for the benefit of the United States; in any court of competent jurisdiction; and it shall be the duty of such consul, vice-consul, commercial agent, or vice-commercial agent, on such master or commander producing to him a clearance from the proper officer of the port, where his ship or vessel may be, to deliver to the said master or commander all of his said papers: Provided, such master or commander shall have complied with the provisions contained in this act, and those of the act to which this is a supplement.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That whenever a ship or vessel belonging to a citizen of the United States, shall be laid in a foreign country, and her company discharged, or when a seaman or mariner, a citizen of the United States, shall, with his own consent, be discharged in a foreign country, it shall be the duty of the master or commander to produce to the consul, vice-consul, commercial agent, or vice-commercial agent, the list of his ship's company, certified as aforesaid; and to pay to such consul, vice-consul, commercial agent, or vice-commercial agent, for every seaman or mariner so discharged, being designated on such list as a citizen of the United States, three months pay, over and above the wages which may then be due to such mariner or seaman, two thirds thereof to be paid by such consul, or commercial agent, to each seaman or mariner so discharged, upon his engagement on board of any vessel to return to the United States, and the other remaining third to be retained for the purpose of creating a fund for the payment of the passages of seamen or mariners, citizens of the United States, who may be desirous of returning to the United States, and for the maintenance of American seamen who may be destitute, and may be in such foreign port, and the several sums retained for such fund shall be accounted for with the treasury every six months by the persons receiving the same.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the consuls, vice-consuls, commercial agents, & vice-commercial agents of the United States, from time to time to provide for the mariners and seamen of the United States, who may be found destitute within their districts respectively, sufficient subsistence and passages to some port in the United States, in the most reasonable manner, at the expense of the United States, subject to such instructions as the secretary of state shall give; and that all masters and commanders of vessels belonging to citizens of the United States, and bound to some port of the same, are hereby required and enjoined to take such mariners or seamen on board of their ships or vessels, at the request of the said consuls, vice-consuls, commercial agents or vice-commercial agents respectively, and to transport them to the port in the United States to which such ships or vessels may be bound, on such terms not exceeding ten dollars for each person, as may be agreed between the said master and consul, or commercial agent. And the said mariners or seamen shall, if able, be bound to do duty on board such ships or vessels according to their several abilities: Provided, That no master or captain of any ship or vessel shall be obliged to take a greater number than two men to every one hundred tons burthen of the said ship or vessel, on any one voyage; and if any such captain or master shall refuse the same on the request or order of the consul, vice-consul, commercial agent, or vice-commercial agent, such captain or master shall forfeit and pay the sum of one hundred dollars for each mariner or seaman so refused, to be recovered for the benefit of the United States in

any court of competent jurisdiction. And the certificate of any such consul or commercial agent, given under his hand and official seal, shall be prima facie evidence of such refusal in any court of law having jurisdiction for the recovery of the penalty aforesaid.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That the seventh and eighth section of the act, entitled, "An act concerning consuls and vice-consuls," be and the same are hereby repealed; and that the secretary of state be authorized to reestablish the consuls, vice-consuls, commercial agents or vice-commercial agents, such reasonable sums as they may heretofore have advanced for the relief of seamen, though the same should exceed the rate of twelve cents a man per diem.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That it shall and may be lawful for every consul, vice-consul, commercial agent and vice-commercial agent of the United States, to take and receive for every certificate of discharge of any seaman or mariner in a foreign port fifty cents; and for commission on paying and receiving the amount of wages payable on the discharge of seamen in foreign ports, two and a half per centum.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That if any consul, vice-consul, commercial agent or vice-commercial agent, shall falsely and knowingly certify, that property belonging to foreigners is property belonging to citizens of the United States, he shall on conviction thereof, in any court of competent jurisdiction, forfeit and pay a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars, at the discretion of the court, and be imprisoned for any term not exceeding three years.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted , That if any consul, vice-consul, commercial agent or vice-commercial agent, shall grant a passport or other paper certifying that any alien, knowing him or her to be such, is a citizen of the United States, he shall on conviction thereof, in any court of competent jurisdiction, forfeit and pay a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted , That all powers of attorney executed after the thirtieth day of June next in a foreign country for the transfer of any stock of the United States, or for the receipt of interest thereon, shall be verified by the certificate and seal of a consul, vice-consul, commercial agent, or vice-commercial agent, if any there be at the place where the same shall be executed, for which the person giving the certificate shall receive fifty cents.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives, A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, February 28, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
Important and Official. Letter from Mr. PICHON, Charge des Affaires of the French Republic, to the Governor of his Catholic Majesty in Louisiana. [Communicated to the Secretary of State.] George-Town, near Washington City, 11th of March, 1803.
Sir, The Marquis d'Yrujo has communicated to me the contents of the dispatches, which he has just received from your Excellency, and from the Intendant of his Catholic Majesty in the province under your command, in answer to those which he wrote to you in relation to the late suspension of the right of deposit conceded to the United States at New-Orleans.
The Marquis d'Yrujo finds himself necessitated, again to remonstrate to your Excellency on that subject. I avail myself of the opportunity, to beg of you, Sir, in the name of the French Government, whose interests are implicated in this case, maturely to consider the alarming consequence which may result, if the Intendant shall persist in his measures. The intelligence which has been transmitted to the Marquis d'Yrujo has, at last, made it appear indubitable that the measure alluded to was exclusively grounded on the personal opinions of this officer; and supported by no order from his Catholic Majesty, or any intimation from the French government. This information, which it seems from suspicion the dispositions of both governments, and lays entirely on the Intendant the consequences of the present state of things, does not however remove the apprehensions which that state is calculated to excite. These advices, Sir, give an additional force to the remonstrances, which, for my part, and in the anticipated conviction which I entertained that these measures had a cause merely local, I had no hesitation, lately, to address to the authorities, hourly expected, of the French Republic at New-Orleans, under cover to the Intendant. So pressing are the circumstances, that I deem it my duty to renew these remonstrances, and to intreat your Excellency to exert your superior authority, to prevent the consequences which the prolongation of the present order of things may produce.
It will not escape your notice, Sir, that France now being notoriously the proprietor of Louisiana, and the authorities of his Catholic Majesty exercising in this colony, at present, only an intermediary power, any measures having a tendency to commit France, on whom the odium and the consequences of what has been done visibly, fall ought, were its justice and its lawfulness doubtful only, to be suspended; otherwise France may find herself committed, and her relations with the United States materially changed without her consent. I enter into no further details with your Excellency, being satisfied that they would be superfluous; your Excellency will be aware that the present is a most critical moment. In the collision of two authorities, one of which undertakes to imitate a construction of treaties, which may lead to war, it unfortunately happens, that the paramount authority, which is eminently entrusted
with the preservation and safety of the colony, is of an opinion, calculated to maintain peace. In such an alternative, Sir, your Excellency ought to hesitate no longer in using your powers to preserve this peace. It should be disturbed, the responsibility of the event must inevitably lie on your Excellency. His Catholic Majesty, who is in some measure guarantee to France for Louisiana, until France shall have occupied it, would have to blame you for not having taken the measures necessary to fulfil that guarantee towards his ally.
The contents of this letter, Sir, will, I am confident, be fully justified to your Excellency by the existing circumstances, which the Marquis d'Yrujo, in behalf of his court, will make known to you more particularly. It only remains for me therefore, to pray your Excellency to accept the assurance of my respect and high consideration. (Signed) L. A. PICHON.
His Excellency the Governor of his Catholic Majesty in the province of Louisiana.
NEWPORT, Saturday, April 2, 1803.
Wednesday, the 20th day of the present month, is assigned by law for the choice of Representatives to sit in May and June sessions of the General Assembly, and to pro for General Officers for the year ensuing. Those who have hitherto espoused the cause of Republicanism, and who are principled in support of it, will call to mind that the enemy are at the gates, and ready to take possession of the ground, not merely by falsehood, fraud, and stratagem; but by terror and violence. Every repulse seems to stimulate them with new energies, and to bring forth fresh measures of opposition, and unheard of depravity. Letters from estimable citizens in different, and distant parts of the State, inform us of enormous bundles of the Newport Mercury, and other federal papers, being circulated free of expense —and that this paper (the Rhode-Island Republican) seldom reaches its destination, being, as it is reasonable to suppose, intercepted and suppressed by the immaculate managers of federalism.—These early symptoms indicate a deep, full, and desperate opposition on their part, at the approaching election. It is time, therefore, for Republicans to awake; to "gird up their loins," and stand upon their guard."
Seasonable Electioneering Reflections. Extract from an Address to the Republicans of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
"WE congratulate you on the progress and happy effects of Republicanism in the State, and in the Union. Freedom of speech and of the press—a reduced taxation—a full treasury—a decreasing public debt—a frugal expenditure of the public treasure—a discharge of ineffectual officers—peace and prosperity internal and external:—Such are the events which mark the reign of Republicanism; and, if Republicans act wisely, cannot fail to render it perpetual. The people feeling the happy change in their situation, will unite in supporting a government which "leaves to labour its reward," and lightens the burdens, both of the present and future generations.
"When a ticket is recommended which you do not wholly approve, ask yourselves the question, "shall I support this ticket, which contains one or two names which I do not like; or shall I break the bond of republican union, sink myself and party into political insignificance and contempt, and see tickets prevail from year to year containing no a name that I can approve?" An occasional sacrifice of private opinion to public duty, you must make, or your opinion on politics will presently stand for nothing. Would you merit the character of republicans? Bow to the will of the majority, and support the ticket formed by your representatives. Would you aspire to the name of patriots; would you promote the cause of liberty, and extend its blessings to the generations unborn? Cleave to the system of republican union as the horn of freedom's altar. Would you merit the appellation of wise men, and good politicians? Take the obvious means to extend your power and influence, and do not madly pull down with your own hands, the fabric you have erected with so much care."
Reported Naval Action.
Some of the Southern papers contain a marvellous account of an attack alleged to have been made on a British ship, by Lieutenant Sterrett, in the United States frigate of war Enterprise, in which (it is related) 60 of the English ship's crew were killed. The story is false in every particular but the following:—A British merchantman being off the Barbary coast by the Enterprise, refused to hoist her colours, upon which the Enterprise threw a shot across her; and still persisting in not showing colours, a shot was thrown in such a way as to indicate a determination to make her show whether she was or was not a pirate, and with success.—The British skipper complained at Gibraltar of this act of compulsion, and received in return a severe reprimand for not showing his colours—but not a shot was fired into the ship, and of course the 60 killed were merely men in buckram !
Aurora. St. Domingo.—The latest information from the Cape States that the French had been considerably strengthened and encouraged by the arrival of fresh troops.—They had sent a body of troops against the blacks at Tartarud , and another body against those at Aux Cayes , where they have recently risen. Several whites have been taken among the brigands, and immediately executed. It is suspected the blacks are clandestinely furnished with ammunition, &c. by some members of the French army.
GOTTENBURG, Dec. 28. A dreadful fire broke out here about 2 in the morning of the 20th, which continued burning twenty hours, and consumed almost a fourth part of the town. The middle and finest part of the town is laid in ashes, as are the free mason's lodge, and the houses of the directors of the East India company; but the warehouses of the company have escaped. Above 300 families are ruined out; but the greater part of the houses, &c. are insured by the London Fire Insurance Company. Fortunately no lives were lost. The damage occasioned by this disastrous event is estimated at nearly two millions of dollars.
A melancholy accident lately happened at Béziers, in the department of Hérault, in France. An inhabitant of that place having deposited a quantity of new wine in his cellar, descended thither a few days after to inspect it, when he was immediately killed by the vapour arising from the wine in a state of fermentation. His wife, alarmed at his long stay called for help, when three men went down into the cellar, who all experienced the same fate. The wife followed them, and was attacked when half way down, and her life with difficulty preserved.
MURDER! —On Sunday last week, a girl in Charleston, Montgomery county, by the name of Polly Aikin, was murdered by a black boy. It is reported that the fellow, after violating her chastity, killed her to prevent discovery; but being suspected and closely interrogated, confessed the fact, upon which he was committed to gaol. The girl was 13 years of age—the negro 18. Albany pap.
A pirate sloop has been cruising off Vera Cruz, and has taken a Spanish brig bound to Europe, with 200,000 dollars on board.
Sloop Morning Star , of New York, from St. Thomas for Charleston, put into a port on the north side of Cuba, where the crew rose, robbed the vessel, and ran away.
James Madison, Secretary of State, has been appointed President of the American Board of Agriculture, till a general election takes place, at the next session of Congress.
A "Republican" and several other valuable communications, are unavoidably deferred till our next.
DIED. —At Middletown, Miss SARAH MITCHELL, daughter of Mr. Richard Mitchell, in the 16th year of her age.
At Tiverton, the 26th inst. Mr. STEPHEN COOKE, aged 100 years and 13 days. He sustained the unblemished character of an honest, industrious man. It is a circumstance worthy of remark, that he never, during his long life, drank either a dish of coffee, or tea.
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, March 4. ENTERED, From Sloop Eliza , Brown, New-York Schooner John , Brown, Havana CLEARED, For Sloop Juno , Thayer, New-York Schooner Mary , Earle, Antigua Brig Betsy , Arnold, Barbadoes Sloop Union , Ingell, New-York Brig Venus , Price, Cape de Verda Ship Eagle , Hudson, Copenhagen Sloop Sally , Gifford, Hudson
THOMAS VOAX, SUGAR-REFINER, South end of Thames-Street (Newport) has constantly for Sale,
LOAF SUGAR (1st and 2d quality) Lump Sugar and Syrup.—Also, Refined Brown Sugar and MOLASSES, of an excellent quality, for family's use. Loaf Sugar exchanged for Brown as usual. April 2, 1803. 131
For Sale, about 600 acres of Land,
LYING in a square piece, in the southwest corner of Hartland, about one sixth part cleared up, divided nearly in the middle by the Farmington River, and the new Turnpike road leading from Hartford to Albany, about 26 miles from Hartford; on which is a young Orchard of 200 Apple trees beginning to bear, and many other fruit trees. The soil is of an excellent quality, very well watered and productive—and though somewhat stoney & rough in many parts, not more so than land in this country is in general. The Farm may be divided into parcels, suitable for good mowing, tillage, and pasturing.—A Saw Mill has lately been erected on a canal leading from Farmington river through said Farm, where the dam being low is perfectly safe; and the trench affords convenient Sites for a number of other Mills. There is timber enough on said Farm, of the very best kind, viz. White Pine, White Ash, Birch, Maple, Beach, Hemlock, &c. sufficient for one Mill 15 years, all within about half a mile, land transportation, and that down hill. The premises in their present state, will produce 1000 dollars per annum, neat profit, clear of all expenses; which sum, by good management, may be increased, and no fear of any future diminution. May be entered upon immediately, and a good title given, on reasonable terms. RALPH POMEROY. Hartland, March 2/9, 1803. 131
Book-Binding,
IN all its branches, performed at this Office. With neatness and expedition.—Ledgers and Account Books, of any dimension, made on the shortest notice. Old Books, re-bound, on reasonable terms.
publican.
WASHINGTON. Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
to Reason and free inquiry, faith the us are the only effectual agents against error. Give a loose to them, they will support the true religion by bringing every false one to their tribunal.
  great Variety Best Indigo   Molasses Roll Brimstone   Best Hyson Gun Powder   Hyson Patent Shot   Hyson skin Ingredients for Bitters   Souchong—and Spermeceti Candles   B.hea Best Maccabau and   Coffee Scotch Snuff   Loaf, Muscovado, & Tobacco   India Sugars Best Spanish Segars   Cask and box Raisins China—in Ten fers   Currants 25 bbls. Pilot Bread   Almonds 25 Do. Ship do.   Prunes An Assortment of Glass   Olives & Crockery Ware—   Anchovies together with a Vari-   Superfine & fine Flour ety of other Articles.   April 2, 1803. 131
Dissolution of Partnership.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership between Joseph Martin and Benaiah Mumford, under the firm of Martin and Mumford, was dissolved by mutual agreement on the 25th of March inst.
The public are respectfully informed that the Block-Making business will be carried on as usual, at the most reduced prices, by JOSEPH MARTIN. Newport, March 31, 1803. 131
The Members of the Newport Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, are requested to meet at the State House, on the fourth of April inst. at 7 o'clock P. M. Per Order. SAMUEL KING, Sec'y pro tem.
FOR SALE, And possession immediately given, A LOT of Land, situated in Middletown, about 3 miles from the State House in Newport, on the West road, leading to Bristol Ferry; containing about 70 acres, under good improvement, and pleasantly situated. For terms, apply to JOSIAH COGGESHALL. Middletown, March 31, 1803. 131
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserve. Has for sale the following Articles, viz. Fresh Malaga grapes 5 box and cork raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; pepper; ginger; tea; coffee; chocolate, No. 1 & 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf sugar; Cordials of all kinds. An assortment of preserved fruits, olives, peanuts; best Sherry, Malaga, & Teneriffe Wines; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; together with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low. Newport, March 4, 1803. [618]
To be Sold or Let, A WELL finished Dwelling House, situated on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens'.—Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with some part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to HENRY G. CHAMPLIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exii
WILL be sold at Public Auction, on Friday, the first of April next (if fair, if not, the first fair day,) unless previously disposed of at private sale, a new two story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor; together with a Lot of Land, 60 feet front, with a two story Shop thereon, calculated for a dwelling-house, having a cellar under it, situate on Spring-Street, near the State House. Sale to be on the premises, at Eleven o'clock A. M. where the conditions of payment will be made known. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioners. Newport, Feb. 12, 1803. [124]
N. B. Any person wishing to purchase at private sale, may know the terms, by applying to Gardner & Dean; or to Robert Lawton, jr. living on the premises.
For Sale on Reasonable terms, A Quantity of Window Frames and Sashes, for 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Glass. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, May 21, 1802. 8618
Blank Deeds, and Justice's Writs, and Executions, for sale at this Office.

SECOND CLASS, North-Providence Catholic Baptist Society LOTTERY. Positively to commence drawing the 2d Monday of the ensuing month. SCHEME. Not one and three quarters blank to a prize.    Dollars.  Prizes of  is  Dollars.    1  500  500     15  100  1500     20  50  1000     32  30  960     43  20  860     100  10  1000     1247  8  9976      first drawn number first day,  52      first do. second day,  50      first do. third day,  50      last drawn number,  52     1462 Prizes. 2538 Blanks. 4000 Tickets, at 4 dollars each, are 16,000 Prizes subject to a deduction of 12 1/2 per cent.
Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason, to the shop of Mr. Thomas Howland, directly opposite—where all kinds of TIN WARE can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this town. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 116tf Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD.
CLARK BLISS HAS for sale, a general Assortment of West India GOODS, and GROCERIES, of a warranted quality, at the lowest prices at retail: Among others, are the following articles, viz. Brandy, West-India Rum, 4th proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wines of different kinds, Mo- lasses, Loaf & Brown Sugars, Coffee, Tea of various kinds, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cheese, Soap, and Candles; vari- ous kinds of Glass Ware, Stone Ware, Knives, and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen-Knives, large and small Spoons, Chest Locks and Files, Crockery and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatches and Hoes, Men's and Boys Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Flint, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads, and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellows, metal Tea Pots, wir- ing Paper, wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Gears, Leg Lines, Mattings, Seamen's Chests, Oak Kegs holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets, Coffee and Pepper ready ground for use; Rice, New-York best superfine Flour, per barrel; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.— Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor acknowledged. Newport, March 4, 1803. 84tf
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or at their Paper Ware-House. WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Let- ter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do. —Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book Binder's Boards.— Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—ALSO, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—LIKewise Account Books made and ruled to any pat- tern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assort- ment of School Books, & Stationary of all kinds. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper- making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802. 74tf
NOTICE IS hereby given to all persons having any de- mands against the estate of HENRY MUM- FORD, late of Newport, deceased, to exhibit them for settlement; and all persons any wife indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make payment without delay to RUTH MUMFORD, Admin'x. Newport, March 18, 1803. 129
Five Dollars Reward. RANAWAY from the Subscriber, on the evening of the 20th inst. an indentured mus- ter servant Boy, seventeen years of age, well set, about 5 feet 5 inches high, named ISAAC UP- NIKE, writes and reads considerably well; had on when he ran away, long striped flannel trousers; a dark smoke coloured short double breasted jacket, lined with mixed light coloured broadcloth, with metal buttons; a nankeen waistcoat; a round felt hat, some worn about the crown, and fewed. Whoever will apprehend the said Boy, and return him to the Subscriber, in North-Kingstown, shall have the above reward, but no charges paid. All masters of vessels, and other persons, are strictly forbidden employing, har- boring or trusting him on penalty of the law. JOHN BROWN, jun. North Kingstown, March 22, 1803.
For Charleston (S. C.) SHIP Ageronia, ISAAC BURDICK Master; will sail about the middle of April, weather permitting. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board at Mr. Robert Steven's wharf, or to BENJAMIN CHURCH. Newport, March 25, 1803.
The Managers inform the public, that owing to the great expense in carry through the first class of the Lottery, they have not been able to raise the sum proposed—they are there- fore under the necessity of having a second class, to enable them to fulfil the design of the Lot- tery, the Scheme of which they now present as above.—As the Managers are determined to complete the undertaking as quick as possible, they pledge themselves to commence the draw- ing on the second Monday in April next.
NATHANIEL CROADE, SAMUEL SLATER, OLIVER STAKKEWETHER, EBENEZER TIFFANY, ABRAHAM WILKINSON, Managers. Tickets for sale at the Post-Office, Newport. North Providence, March 1803.
Real Estate at Auction. ON Monday, the 11th day of April next, at ten o'clock A. M. Two Fifths of the real estate, late belonging to Gould Marsh, deceased, next South of the Post Office; together with the House now occupied by Samuel Wilcox. Con- ditions, &c. at time of sale. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, March 18, 1803. 129
To be Sold at Public Auction. ON Friday, the first day of April next, at ten o'clock, A. M. if fair weather, if not, the first fair day; (if not before sold at private sale) a Lot of Land, on Thames-Street, oppo- site Mr. George Hall's. Also, a corner Lot, next North of Mr. Silas Dean's house, former- ly the property of Mr. John Sanford, deceased. For terms, apply to NICHOLSON WARD, of Portsmouth, or to JAMES CENTER, or WILLIAM TILLINGHAST, } New- port. Newport, March 18, 1803. 129
W. R. WILDER, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's. WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dol- lars and 50 cents. Newport, Aug. 21, 99tf
TO BE SOLD, OR LET, A F A R M, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, contain- ing 175 acres of good Land, with a Dwelling- House, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy.—Also, A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Dec. 29, 1802. 50tf
FOR SALE, THE real estate of Peleg Allen, late of Mid- dletown, deceased, (about four miles from the State house in Newport, adjoining the road,) consisting of between fifty and sixty acres of land, with a dwelling-house, other buildings, and a good orchard thereon; well watered; good meadow, pasture, and tillage land, natural to Barley.—Possession will be given the 25th of March next. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. ELIZABETH ALLEN, THOMAS C. ALLEN. Middletown, Dec. 3, 1802. 64tf
Sail Making. THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by WING SPOONER, ad. CHARLES C. DUNHAM. Newport, April 3, 1803. 79tf
ROBERT LAWTON TAKES this method of informing his friends and the public in general, that he has re- moved from his late place of residence, to the house he formerly occupied, opposite Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's—where may be had an el- egant assortment of GOODS, adapted to the season—too numerous to particularize in an advertisement—and as cheap, for cash, as at any store in the town.—Those who will please to call at his Store, he flatters himself, will find an inducement to purchase, as he is de- termined to dispose of them at reduced prices. N. B. He has also just opened for sale, a quantity of best Irish Linens, seven eighths, and yard wide, by wholesale or retail.—Likewise, a beautiful assortment of Lutekings, very cheap. January 13, 1803. 68tf
 WILLIAM HELME Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, THAT having employed an experienced Workman from New-York, he has for sale, at his Manufactory on the Point (by the large or small quantity) mould and dipped tal- low Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported. Newport, Sept. 3, 1802. 61tf 
For Sale, by the Subscriber, JAMAICA RUM by the hoghead, Ditto SUGAR by the bhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES, all of 1st Quality. JOHN MEIN. Church-Lane, July 12, 1802. 94tf
Entertainment, BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter, sign of the Anchor, a little south-east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may de- pend on being accommodated to their satisfac- tion. Punctilious attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. 79tf
TO BE LET, AND possession given immediately, a con- venient two story Dwelling-House, on the Long-Wharf, but a few rods below the foot of the Parade. For terms, apply to WILLIAM RYAN. Newport, Dec. 10, 1802. 115tf
JACOB RICHARDSON, Has for Sale at the Post-Office, A Hundred Thousand Dutch Quills, from No. 6 to 15, to be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.—Slates of the first qual- ity, by the Dozen, of all sizes.—Paper by the Ream of all qualities. Feb. 26, 1803. 126tf
For Sale at Public Auction, ON Thursday the 5th of May ensuing, if fair weather, if not, the first fair day. (un- less previously disposed of at private sale) a large Two-story Dwelling-House, late the property of Capt. John Kilburn, situated in Broad-Street, with a Yard and Garden, and a well of excel- lent water. Sale to be at 11 o'clock A. M. The terms may be known by applying to GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Feb. 12, 1803. 124
For Sale, by the Subscriber, BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of O A K U M, which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers. * * CASH, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
Nicholas Webster, INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Tea of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—ALSO, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21, 1801. 60tf
Public Entertainment. THE subscriber inform the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, sign of the Ship; west of Cole's Inn.—Constant at- tendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommo- dation, by the Public's humble servant, PRESERVED ALGER. October 23, 1802. cviiiif
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. cxii
To be Sold, BY the subscriber, for cash, or country pro- duce, a quantity of Window SASHES, of various dimensions, for 6 by 8, and 7 by 9 Ghts. JOHN PITMAN. Newport Feb. 12, 1803. [24]2m
Dr. GUSTAVUS BAYLIES, Has just received, for Sale, an additional assort- ment of genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES. —ALSO— SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, OF WHICH ARE, ELEGANT Amputating Instruments, (of the latest Improvement.) Do. Trepanning do. Breast Pipes, Ivory Syringes, &c. &c. LIKewise, a few modern Medical Books, among which are, James Latta's PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF SURGE- RY, illustrated with Cases on many of the Subjects, and with Copperplates—3 Vols. Townsend's GUIDE TO HEALTH, Darwin's ZoonOMIA—3 Vols. Burserius, on Medicine—a work of very consi- derable merit, containing a Course of Lec- tures delivered by the Author, which were translated from the Latin, by William Cullen Brown, and published in the English language at Edinburgh, in the present year—4 Vols. Dr. BAYLIES likewise re- spectfully acquaints his friends, that he continues the Practice of PHYSIC, MIDWIFERY, and the various branches of SURGERY. Bristol, November 29, 1802. 114tf
NICOLAS GEFFROY, Watch-Maker, in Newport, HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assort- ment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silvermith's Business in all its branches, & will make, or re- pair, any kind of Jewelry, in the neatest fashion. He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jew- ellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass can- dlesticks; plated and Britannia sea-pots; dirks; small swords and hangars; plated bits, stirrups & spurs; tea trays; cafés, andirons, flutes and tangs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beau- er bats; 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 re- ceived by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are, Gentle- men's fowling pieces, double and single barreled; a variety of musical instruments and books; el- egant tea urns; looking glasses; Jewellery of vari- ous kinds and fashion; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl. Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver. Newport, Feb. 12, 1803. 19tf
John A. Shaw, & Co. INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS, in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Cyphers neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Neck- laces, silver tea and table Spoons, fair, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cafes, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's best & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shov- el & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Rapper & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Maccabaw, Rapper & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewel- ery & Perfumery.—They also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. Punctilious attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. 72tf
For Sale, ON reasonable terms a conveni- ent two story Dwelling House, on Spring-Street, near Mr. John Bausfret's, with five rooms on the lower floor, and four above. A good Cellar, and a Shop adjoining, with an excellent well of water. For particu- lars, inquire of HENRY HOWLAND. Living on the premises. Newport, March 4, 1803. 127
To be Let, A House, or part of one, situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer. Newport, March 12, 1803. 128
FOR SALE, HALF of a Body PEW, No. 80—situate in the West Aisle very near the pulpit, in the Rev. Mr. Bradley's Meeting-House.—For terms, enquire of the Printer. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. 108tf
WANTED Immediately, A SMART active LAD, as an Apprentice to the Printing or Book-Binding Business. Apply to this Office.