Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-05-14 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the State, and of the Laws of the UNITED STATES,) James-Street, NEWPORT.
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From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
A VINDICATION OF THE MEASURES OF THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATION.
By ALGERNON SIDNEY.
"Where Liberty is—there is my Country."
No. II.
LASTLY, we were told the measures adopt-... LASTLY, we were told the measures adopt-
It commenced on the 6th day of December... It commenced on the 6th day of December
What part of this message exhibits evidence... What part of this message exhibits evidence
Congress, so far from proving the existence... Congress, so far from proving the existence
It has often been remarked by men of... It has often been remarked by men of
When the change took place in the admin-... When the change took place in the admin-
The reformatiions, which had long been... The reformatiions, which had long been
To this subject he invited the attention... To this subject he invited the attention
By the persons immediately interested... By the persons immediately interested
To avoid the waste of our national resour-... To avoid the waste of our national resour-
It is known from the experience of Hol-... It is known from the experience of Hol-
Congress have made provisions to com-... Congress have made provisions to com-
They have authorized procuring & equip-... They have authorized procuring & equip-
Two conclusive answers present themselves... Two conclusive answers present themselves
The only remaining subject of importance... The only remaining subject of importance
Nor has the cession of that province by... Nor has the cession of that province by
On the 12th day of May 1786 the United... On the 12th day of May 1786 the United
The full enjoyment of all the rights made... The full enjoyment of all the rights made
The President, with the consent of the Sen-... The President, with the consent of the Sen-
Congress, in furtherance of these views... Congress, in furtherance of these views
At the close of the session an attempt... At the close of the session an attempt

This was the last act of that Congress, under whose authority, no monies were borrowed, no taxes created, no laws passed restricting the liberty of the citizen. Every other Congress increased the burthen of the people—by this they were removed.
When the passion of the times shall have been forgotten.—When the waring interests of individuals and the petty bickerings of rival candidates shall have been assigned to the tomb of oblivion, the future historian shall faithfully record these facts, as a rich legacy to posterity.
Here I might triumphantly demand of the restless enemy of liberty, to point out that act, which proves the existence of a wish to destroy the federal union: Which threatens private property, or personal security and respectability; which can reasonably create any fear or jealousy in the mind of the most suspicious politician; which was not required by the state of the country, and does not merit the approbation of the people.
The most striking and efficacious mode of contrasting the present with the last administration, is by an attention to their fiscal concerns. In the two last years of the last administration the Executive was authorised to borrow nine millions eight hundred thousand dollars; a part of which was actually loaned at 8 per centum interest.—For the two last years, no loan has been made or authorised.
In the two last years of the last administration an additional duty of 8 cents per bushel on salt, the stamp duty and a land tax of two millions of dollars were levied.—During the present, no tax has been levied; the land tax is discontinued; and the stamp tax, with all the other internal taxes, has been abolished. During the last administration, in three years, the national debt was increased three millions three hundred and ninety four thousand three hundred and seventeen dollars and forty two cents.—Since the present, in two years, the national debt has been reduced seven millions eight hundred and forty nine thousand four hundred and thirty seven dollars and thirty eight cents.
During the last administration no payments were made on the deferred debt.—On the first of April, 1801, interest first fell due on that debt, and the present administration have annually paid thereon twelve hundred thousand dollars.—Once more, when the last administration retired, there were one million seven hundred and ninety four thousand and forty four dollars in the treasury.—Now in the same treasury there are five millions and twenty thousand two hundred and thirty dollars and sixty two cents.
The actual savings of the two last years may be justly estimated as follows:
  Two years payment of interest on the deferred debt at twelve hundred thousand dollars a year, equal, Dollars. 2,400,000   Reduction of the public debt, 7,849,437 38   Increase of specie in the treasury, 3,226,185 34   Dollars, 13,475,622 76   From which sums deduct the proceeds of the bank shares lately sold by order of the commissioners of the sinking fund, 1,287,600   Dollars, 12,188,022 76 
A sum more than six times as large as the land tax levied in 1800 by the last administration. Of which four million seven hundred and eighty eight thousand and twenty two dollars and seventy six cents have actually been, and are in a train to be, applied to the reduction of the national debt.
With such bright prospects of a speedy extinction of the national debt, without additional burthens, how careful should government be to avoid every thing tending to increase our expenditure? When that debt shall have been extinguished, the present revenues of government will be equal to its maintenance and to the support of any necessary wars in which this nation can be engaged.
When I reflect upon the surrender by government to the people of a million of dollars annually, in abolishing the excise; upon the rapid reduction of the public debt, and upon the specie in the treasury, and call to mind the avowed and known determination of the late administration, not only to continue, but to double the land tax, I am lost in amazement. I cannot discover the existence of that necessity which demanded such repeated and oppressive contributions. Yet I boldly declare that to continue as well the land tax as the other internal taxes, was the design of that administration. This declaration is made both from a knowledge of the views of the persons then in power and from the provisions of the act directing the valuation of lands and dwelling houses; which clearly proves that a permanent direct tax was contemplated. That act creates the surveyor of each valuation district a permanent officer, and ascertains the compensation he shall receive for each official act. It directs him to keep a record of the valuation of each lot and house; and whenever a transfer shall take place, to charge the purchaser, credit the seller, and enter it of record. It provides that when a new house shall be erected, it shall be valued and added to the valuations made under the act; that all lands exempted from taxation, whenever the exemption shall cease, shall be assessed; and that whenever and so often as a dwelling house shall be destroyed the valuation thereof shall be cancelled. Neither of these provisions has any relation to the tax levied; they all clearly refer to future taxes.
Indeed, the expense incurred in assessing the lands and houses in the different States, and in collecting the tax, forms conclusive evidence that it was determined to establish an annual land tax. The sums by that administration appropriated for the expense of assessments amounted to four hundred and five thousand dollars.
  The real expense may be estimated at Dolls. 400,000   The commissions to the various officers for collections and the contingent expenses, as stationary, printing, advertising, &c. will amount at least to 180,000   The losses derived from various causes exceed 125,000   Making the whole loss and expenditure amount 705,000 
which sum being deducted from two millions of dollars, the amount of the tax leaves only the sum of one million, two hundred and ninety five thousand dollars, for the public use.
Appportion to the several States this seven hundred and five thousand dollars, in the same ratio as they paid that tax, and it will appear, that by levying it, there has been expended and lost to the people of Maryland, fifty three thousand, seven hundred and ninety one dollars, and to the people of Connecticut forty five thousand, seven hundred and forty two dollars; which sums are equal to the yearly expenses of these States. On the same principles the loss to North Carolina was sixty eight thousand two hundred and seventy eight dollars—nearly equal to the expenses of that State for two years. These were the real losses to the people of the States mentioned, to the people of the other States, they were in the same proportion, and exceed a loss of thirty five dollars on every hundred dollars collected.
Can any person who investigates this subject believe these expenses were incurred with a view to bring the tax of a single year into the treasury? I think not: It must have been the design to make provision for a durable land tax. No other cause can be assigned for this waste of property, but a wish to increase the executive power, by the appointment of a hundred commissioners, a thousand surveyors of assessment districts with established fees of office, and twice that number of assessors and collectors amongst whom should be divided the five hundred and eighty thousand dollars expended.
LAWS>LAWS OF THE UNION. [PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at their second session, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 6th of December, 1802.
AN ACT To make Beaufort and Paffamaquoddy, ports of entry and delivery; to make Beaufort, and Tiverton, ports of delivery; and to authorize the establishment of a new collection District on Lake Ontario.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the last day of June next, a district shall be formed from the district of Newbern, in North Carolina, to be called the district of Beaufort, which shall include the town of Beaufort, a d all the water and shore north and east of the said town, to Harbors Island, and all the water and shore south and west of the said town, to Dog Island, inclusive. And the town of Beaufort shall be the sole port of entry and delivery for the said district; and a collector of the said port shall be appointed, to reside and keep his office at the said town of Beaufort, who shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the fees and other emoluments established by law, the annual salary of two hundred dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the said thirtieth day of June, Beaufort, in the district of Oxford, in the State of Maryland, and Tiverton, in the district of Newport, and State of Rhode Island, shall be ports of delivery, and a surveyor shall be appointed to each, each of whom shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the fees and emoluments already allowed by law, a salary of two hundred dollars per annum.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, to establish when it shall appear to him to be proper, in addition to the port of entry and delivery already established on Lake Ontario, one other port of entry and delivery on the said Lake, or on the waters or rivers emptying therein, and to appoint a collector of the customs, to reside and keep an office therein.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That from and after the said thirtieth day of June next, such place within the district of Paffamaquoddy, in the state of Massachusetts, as the Secretary of the Treasury may direct, shall be a port of entry and delivery, (at which place the collector shall reside) as well for foreign, as for vessels of the United States.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED March 3d, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT Making an appropriation for the support of the Navy of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and three. 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 three, and for making good deficiencies for the same, in the year one thousand eight hundred and two, the following sums, including therein the sum of one hundred thousand dollars already approved by the "act making a partial appropriation for the Naval service during the year one thousand
  eight hundred and three," be, and they are hereby respectively appropriated, that is to say:   For the pay and subsistence of the officers, and the pay of the seamen, two hundred and eighty thousand nine hundred and ninety three dollars.   For provisions, one hundred and fifty seven thousand three hundred and sixty dollars and twenty seven cents:   For medicines, instruments, hospital stores, and all expenses on account of the sick, seven thousand seven hundred dollars:   For the purchase of ordnance and other military stores, fifteen thousand dollars.   For the repairs of vessels, store rent, and other contingent expenses, one hundred and eighty two thousand dollars.   For completing the contracts made for the timber, ordnance, and other materials for the seventy-four gun ships, including their transportation, &c. one hundred and fourteen thousand four hundred and seventy five dollars.   For the expense of erection of sheds and navy yards, including docks and other improvements, the pay of superintendents, store keepers, clerks and laborers, forty eight thousand seven hundred and forty one dollars and thirty seven cents.   For the pay and subsistence of the marine corps, including provisions for those on shore, and forage for the staff, sixty four thousand and ninety five dollars and sixty cents.   For clothing and military stores for the same, sixteen thousand two hundred and twenty three dollars and eighty three cents.   For medicines, medical services, hospital stores, and all expenses on account of the sick of the marine corps, one thousand dollars.   For quarter master's and barrack master's stores, officers' traveling expenses, armoures' and carpenters' bills, and other contingent expenses, nine thousand four hundred and sixty one dollars.   To make good deficiencies in the appropriations for the navy of the United States, in the year one thousand eight hundred and two, that is to say:   For pay and subsistence of the officers, the pay of the seamen, provisions, repairs, and expenses incurred in the year one thousand eight hundred and one, and which have been paid out of an appropriation made in the year one thousand eight hundred and two, including a deficiency for the service of the year one thousand eight hundred and two, one hundred and sixty eight thousand four hundred and thirty nine dollars and eighty one cents.   For salaries of superintendents of navy yards, store keepers, store clerks, store rent, hire of laborers, &c. on account of expenses incurred in the year one thousand eight hundred and one, including a deficiency for the service of the year one thousand eight hundred and two, eight hundred and seventy five dollars and sixty eight cents.   For navy yards, docks & wharves, eleven thousand five hundred and thirty five dollars, & twenty eight cents.   For medicine, medical services, and hospital stores for the marine corps, on account of expenses incurred in the year one thousand eight hundred and one, including a deficiency for the service of the year one thousand eight hundred and two, five hundred and ninety six dollars and thirty nine cents.   For marine barracks, on account of expenses incurred in the year one thousand eight hundred and one, four hundred and one dollars and ninety three cents.   For the payment of a balance due the estate of John Habersham, late collector at Savannah, for naval materials ascertained at the treasury, for sundry payments made by him to John H. Morel, on the same account, including a commission on the said payments at one per cent, six thousand nine hundred and forty eight dollars and thirty seven cents.   Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several sums of money herein specifically appropriated and amounting together to the sum of one million and ninety eight thousand seven hundred and ninety seven dollars and forty six cents, shall be paid out of the sum of one hundred thousand dollars already appropriated for the naval service during the year one thousand eight hundred and three, and secondly out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.   APPROVED, March 3d, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States. 
AN ACT Concerning the insurance of buildings, goods, and furniture in the county of Alexandria, in the territory of Columbia.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the two incorporated bodies of the state of Virginia, the one known by the name of "The mutual assurance society against fire on buildings, in the State of Virginia;" the other called "the mutual insurance company against fire, on goods and furniture in the State of Virginia," or either of them hereafter making insurances on buildings, goods or furniture, situated in the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, according to the laws, rules and regulations, by which the said societies are or may be respectively governed in their insurances in that State, may have the same right and mode of recovery, in the circuit court of the county of Alexandria, in the district of Columbia, against any person for insuring his building, furniture, or property, as the case may be, situated in the county aforesaid, with either of the said societies, which might have been had against him or her, if the person so insuring was resident, and the building, furniture, or property so insured, was situated in the State of Virginia.
APPROVED, March 3d, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
New Medicines. DOCTOR HASKELL'S newly discovered Dentary Pills and Powders ; Jaundice Pills & Powders, and warranted Itch Ointment, for sale at JAMES TAYLOR'S Medicine Store, Newport: Dentary Medicine One Dollar per Box, Jaundice ditto, 50 Cents per do. Itch Ointment, 50 Cents per do. May 14, 1803. 137
Barzillai Walker RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens of this town, that he has opened a SCHOOL in the dwelling-house of Mr. Jonathan Walker, in the street formerly called Pope's Lane, at the South extremity of the town. Persons disposed to place children under his care, may rely on their receiving the strictest attention. Price for instruction:—Spelling and reading, 1 dollar 50 Cents:—Reading and writing, 2 dollars:—Reading, writing, and arithmetic, 3 dollars 50 cents per quarter. Also, a number of young Ladies and Misses who wish to be instructed in the above branches, may be accommodated with a room separate from the common School.—Five or six have all ready commenced. Newport, May 7, 1803.
WHEREAS divers unhappy differences exist between me and my wife CATHARINE —and those differences are daily increased, by her friendly advisers:—I do therefore hereby forbid any person or persons trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debt of her contracting after this date. ELIEZER TREVETT. Newport, May 7, 1803.
LOST, On Wednesday last, in or near the State House in Newport, a red Morocco Pocket Book, containing a considerable sum of money, in bank Bills; with several Notes of hand, &c. of no use to any person except the finder. Whoever will return the same to him, or to the printer of the Rind-Island Republican, shall be generously rewarded therefor. ELISHA WATSON. South Kingstown, May 5, 1803.
FOR SALE, THE fast sailing brig FAVORITE , now lying at Handy's wharf, only four years old, built of the best of materials, and of the following dimensions, say 58 feet keel, 18 feet beam, and 8 feet hold; was built for a Packet.—For terms, and particulars, apply to EARL & WHITEHORNE. Newport, May 6, 1803. 136
The undersigned Commisary-General and Charge des Affaires of the French Republic , hereby gives notice to all whom it may concern. THAT in consequence of a late law, and by a decree of the Consuls of the Republic, bearing date of the 27th of October last, a general pardon and amnesty are granted to all deserters from the navy, and from the public arsenals, of whatever grade; as also to all registered workmen and seamen: Provided they return to France within a fixed period of time.
In pursuance of the above decree, and of orders from the Minister of the marine and colonies, the undersigned hereby informs all persons of this description, who may be in the United States, that until the 27th of October next, they may present themselves before the several commissaries of France, in the said States, who are authorized to provide for their return home, and give them passports for their unobstructed admission into France.—Such persons as take the benefit of the amnesty, are not only exempt from prosecution on account of their desertion, but will moreover be reinstated in all respects, in the situations which they occupied before they left public service. Those who do not avail themselves of the amnesty, will be prosecuted, when they return to France, with all the rigor of the law. Given at Georges Town district of Columbia, this 7th of Germinal, 11th year, 28th March, 1803. L. A. PICHON.
FOR SALE, ON reasonable terms a convenient two story Dwelling House on Spring-Street, near Mr. John Banister'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 particulars, inquire of HENRY HOWLAND. Living on the premises. Newport, March 4, 1803. 137
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.—Likewise, Masses of a superior quality per hogshead, New-England Rum by the hogshead, Sugar by the barrel, Teas by the dozen lb, Fresh Flour by the barrel, of which they intend to keep a constant supply. Best Havana white and brown SUGARS, by the Box. Masters of Vessels, &c. can be supplied with any articles they may want, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, February 2, 1803.
Please to save your Rags. CASH given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, and old Sail Cloth, at the Office of the Republican.

By the last Mails.
Highly Important.
PHILADELPHIA, May 5.
Extract of a letter from Washington city, to the editor, dated May 2, 1803.
An express has reached this place, and is said to have brought dispatches from our Ambassador at London, containing advices of the actual renewal of war in Europe.
May 9.
A gentleman who left Norfolk on Wednesday morning, informs that a pilot had arrived on Tuesday, who had boarded a ship from Liverpool, bound to Baltimore, the captain of which informed him, that hostilities had commenced between England and France, and, that he read the declaration of war, when on board.
Extract of a letter from the Post Master at Baltimore, to Col. Patton, Post master Philadelphia.
BALTIMORE, May 5.
Capt. Dashiell has arrived here this morning from Liverpool, which place he left the 1st April, and brings accounts of hostilities having actually taken place between England & France. Captain Dashiell is now at the fort; and I receive this information from Capt. Snow, who had been and conversed with Capt. D. on the subject. I received this at the moment of sealing your letter bag.
Yours, CHARLES BURRALL.
From Mr. Bryden, Fountain-Inn to Mr. Kitchen BALTIMORE, May 5.
At this moment there are several gentlemen in my room who arrived in a pilot boat from Norfolk. In coming up they spoke a vessel in a short passage from England, who informed that war had been declared against France, and an embargo laid on all French vessels in the English ports.
A report was in circulation on the evening of the 4th inst. that the executive at Washington, has received official advice from London, later than any hitherto published, that the French ambassador had been ordered to quit the country, and that war was declared against France. We give this as we received it, merely observing that neither the eastern or southern mail confirms the report. [Fed. Gaz.]
BOSTON, May 6.
From the Mediterranean.
LATE AND AUTHENTIC
In the ship Perseverance, which arrived from Leghorn and Gibraltar, WILLIAM EASTON, Esq. our Consul for the city and kingdom of Tunis, came passenger; and will immediately proceed to the seat of government. Doctor GEORGE DAVIS, of New York is left charged with affairs.
As late as the first of April Malta was not evacuated by the English; nor any apparent movements to that effect. It was said that transports were gone to bring off the British garrison in Alexandria; but, it is thought, more probably to provision them.
In consequence of the late mutiny at Gibraltar, the Duke of Kent was about to return to England, and the garrison to be relieved.
The French government has finally adjusted all misunderstandings with the regency of Algiers by a general amnesty to the Dey's terms. Conjecture says, that TALLEYRAND has touched a ducent from the Jews BOCCI and BUSNAH, and consequently persuaded his young master into a decision on which he had long balanced between commercial policy and private ambition. BONAPARTE might, indeed, have added one more ring to the laurels which already cloud his brow, by annexing the "Potent Dey" to the catalogue of his slaves and might have done something handsome for the pockets of the Consuls. But the arch Bishop is of opinion, that it would be killing the goose for an egg—that an Algiers in activity would be ultimately of more utility to the French Republic, and of course, to their foreign, than an Algiers in ruins—and that notwithstanding all the sanforouade displayed on the subject, his piratical highness ought to be secure in the friendship of the First Consul! Consequently that chief of brigands will have nothing the ensuing season to check his predations on whatever tributary nation avails itself direct his outrage, whose delinquency may furnish him with a pretext.
The Dey positively refuses to receive Mr. Cabanet as Consul for the United States; and as decidedly rejects cash in lieu of the naval stores, in payment of the annual tribute for the last and present year. According to the statement of Mr. O'BRIEN there will be an arrearage due that regency, on the 5th Sept. next, of 124,073 dollars; it being the tribute and contingencies of two years; including 20,000 dollars, estimated consular present, and 65,000 dollars, ransom of the master and four seamen of the brig Franklin, from the Bashaw of Tripoli, through the intervention of Algiers.
The Bey of Tunis requires, and is resolved to have, as a demonstration of the real friendship of the President of the United States, a good frigate of thirty six guns; and sundry articles of smaller consideration, which he has signified to the government. He asserts a right of free intercourse with Tripoli, in contempt of an actual blockade; & declares his determination to hold the United States amenable for all infractions of this assumed right. He has ceded Mr. EATON because, he says, he must have an American Consul with a disposition more congenial to the Barbary interests! Or, in the language of his Minister, more pliable to his views. This chief is endeavoring to negotiate a peace with Portugal, with a view of giving his corsairs a greater range, by passing them into the Atlantic. It is yet uncertain which of his loyal friends, the Danes, Swedes or Americans, will be designated as their prey.
Cape of Good Hope.
A Salem ship has arrived at the Vineyard from Calcutta via the Cape of Good Hope—the captain informs that a British frigate reached the Cape on the 19th February last, with orders to deliver up the Cape to the Dutch immediately, which was done the next day (the 20th) and that the Dutch Governor took possession of all forts &c. &c. agreeable to the definitive treaty of Amiens, and that the British General and Admiral were to quit in a few days with their troops and ships.
New-York Election.
NEW YORK, April 29.
Last night was closed in this city an election uncommonly contested by the federal party; and although we cannot say that the republicans have been idle, yet it was obvious to every observer that among them unusual remissness in the main has prevailed. The federal party had every advantage that a faction can possess. Defeat, mortification, and revenge had united them as one man.—Hope, founded on a certain defection, calculations made on the presumption of a division among the republicans much more extended than experience has proved it to be, animated this little malignant body of opposition to unequalled exertions. All the arts of federal blandishment and seduction, of delusion and lies, have been exhausted. The acts of the State and general governments have been ingeniously and artfully misrepresented—fabrications issued—the passions assailed by inflammatory harangues, the avenues of our houses interrupted by hand bills, and bribes offered, but all to no purpose. The sun of federalism is permanently fixed behind the clouds, and neither threats, nor deceptions, nor coaxing, nor cajoling, could draw him from his appropriate obscurity. New-York is a MOUND that defies the rude darts of eastern federalism.
We have triumphed, fellow-citizens, and congratulate you on the bloodless and tranquil victory. The present is a fair pledge of our success at the next election—and will yield great satisfaction to your brethren in the other States.
Average number of Republican votes 3436 Average number of Federal votes 2744
Republican Majority 692
From this result, to honorable to the republicans of New-York, the Post of yesterday asserts that federalism increases in this city!!!
Of the votes received for a Senator for the Southern District, Mr. Broome, republican, has 1966 votes, and Mr. Benson, federal, 1755—Republican majority 211.
Thus the poor Sun of federalism becomes every day more and more benighted!!
The following is a part of Gen. Hamilton's speech, at a meeting of the Federalists in New-York, a few days previous to their late Election:—
"Arouse yourselves, fellow citizens, and destroy the monster engendered in that hotbed of democracy, Virginia: we cannot fail of success at the present election, and the triumph which is whether our grasp will form the first link of a chain that will encircle the Union, and compel the Puffianimous statesman to retire from the helm of a government, the weight of which he is incompetent to sustain."
Does not the foregoing plainly discover the wishes and intentions of the rebellious party? Did Col. Delford and his associates, in England, do half as much to merit the barbarous and ignominious death, which they lately suffered, as Hamilton and his associates have done in this country? Amer. Mer.
NEWPORT,
Saturday, May 14, 1803.
We last week mentioned that the appointments, &c. made during the last session of Assembly, would appear in this day's paper; but being principally the same as last year, we have thought proper to defer their insertion, in order to give room for more interesting matter.
CONSTANT TABER, Esq. was chosen Speaker, and JOHN L. BOSS, jun. Esq. Clerk of the House.—We mention these appointments, in consequence of its being erroneously stated in a late Providence paper that Elisha R. Potter, Esq. was chosen Speaker, &c.
For the REPUBLICAN.
Mr. Primer, DAY after day we have additional evidence of federal baseness and depravity. That feverish symptom of lurking, low-lived malignity, which makes so great a part of its character, becomes every moment more and more obvious. Such is the pitch to which their malevolence is wrought that it breaks forth on every occasion that affords any distant, pitiful prospect of gratifying its low-bred, dirty, and contemptible desires. The miserable shift to which some of the clan have lately descended of endorsing the names of certain persons upon the back of a brief which was handed about town by a drunken Lazar who was asking alms through the streets, doublets with a view to disparage them in the light of their fellow-citizens is exactly of a piece with the general tenor of their ways, and strongly marks the ignominy to which they are prone. Could the filthy scoundrel whose adventurous wits engaged him in the above mentioned truly federal enterprize be satisfactorily designated, he should be made to taste a few drops of the OIL of JUNIPER.
"In Rhode-Island they have offered a subscription for the Life of the present Governor, in which they intend to expose a profligate, daring and successful demagogue. Not being able to make a powerful opposition to his election, they instead by blasting his character to send him to Coventry, if they can." Salem Reg.
Extract in Point.
"THE Trumans are notorious pufillanimous knaves, who (sooth!) would not provoke any party, but smile upon all, and ever leaning towards the prevailing side, or hovering between both, till they see who gets the better. I conceive no other use ought to be made of these men, but as tools to serve the present demands; but such time-servers are never to be confided with posts of trust, that will procure them credit and power, both of which they will be as ready to employ against as for the administration, according to the influence their fears or their avarice may have upon them in a perilous conjuncture."
My head is dizzy; I see a BURR before my eyes.
"Federalism reviving in Charlestown."
It was determined to send two members to the General Court this year, for that town. Captain Thomas Harris, who was the representative last year, had 236 votes, and Matthew Bridge, Esq. 272; both these gentlemen are true Republicans, and will do honor to that respectable town.—The federal candidates, Messrs. Payson and Holden had 140.—Thos has federalism revived in Charlestown! We hope it will meet with the same success in every town, county and State in the Union; and so it would if the people were left to act their own judgment, unbiased by artful and designing artifices. In April last, the Republican list of Senators for Middlesex, obtained in Charlestown only a majority of 28, and this was exultingly proclaimed as evidence of the decline of republicanism in that town; but behold the result of the election on Monday last! Instead of the meagre majority of 28, they obtained the splendid one of 137 votes! [Bost. Chron.]
It will be recollected that Dr. MORSE, (author of the Ocean massacre, &c.) resides at Charlestown, and preaches political sermons.
Several original pieces are on file, and shall be attended to.
DIED.—At South-Kingstown, on the first inst. Mr. SAMUEL GARDNER, in the 57th year of his age.
At Charlestown, in this State, on the 5th inst. JAMES CONGDON, Esq. in the 56th year of his age.
In this town, the 5th inst. Mr. JAMES BURDICK, in the 72nd year of his age.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, May 13.
ENTERED, From
Sloop New-York Packet, Barker, Martinique
Schooner Roby, Johnston, Wilmington
Sloop Two Sisters, Earl, New-York
Sally, Congdon, Ditto
Briza, Brown, Ditto
CLEARED, For
Schooner Abigail, Cafe, Edenton
Sloop Connecticut, Crosby, Philadelphia
Flora, Sherman, New-York
Aurora, Caboune, Ditto
Schooner John, Gray, Barbadoes
Mount Hope, Carter, Lisbon
Sloop Two Sisters, Earl, New-York
Eagle, Withbor, West-Indies
Kitchen & Flower Garden Seeds.
Just imported from London and 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'—
PEASE: Broad leav'd Spi age,
BLUE Prussian, Prickly leav'd Do.
Green Mottawafat, Nakurium,
Dwarf Do. White Mottard.
Dwarf Spanish Sugar, Annual Flowers:
Large Win for Beans, Globe Amaranthus,
CABBAGE: Ice Plant,
Early Dwarf May, Egg Plant,
Early Yorkshire, Sensitive Plant,
Early Sugar Loaf, Venus's Looking Glass
Cauliflower, Strip'd Balsam,
Large Buttersea, Belvedere or Summer
Large Dutch Red, Cypress,
Green Savoy, Sweet Marvel of Peru,
Yellow Do. Nigella Hispanica,
LETTUCE: Painted Lady Sweet
White Silesia, Pea,
Brown Do. Mignonette,
Tennis Ball, Snap Dragon,
Large Cabbage, Cyanus Minor.
Madura. Biennial & Perennial
RADISH: Flowers:
Early Short Top, Polyanthus,
Early Salmon, Bloody Wall-flower,
Long Scarlet, Yellow Do.
Sweet Marjoram, Double Sweet William,
Thyme and Sage, Carnation,
Lavender & Burnet, Pheasant ey'd Pink.
Cutled Parsley, Ranunculus Roots.
Solid Celery, Likewise, an Assort-
Early frame Cucumber, ment of American
Long Prickly Do. Seeds, the growth of
Early Dutch Turnip, this State.
Curled Cress,
Newport, May 14. 1803.
To be Let,
And possession given the 25 of May, instant.
A Very convenient Dwelling House, and large Garden, with a good Well of water, Stable, &c. late the property of Daniel Vaughn, deceased.
For terms, apply to SAMUEL VAUGHN. Newport, May 14. 137
Elegant Portraits
Of Franklin, Washington, & Jefferson, for Sale at this Office.
For Advertisements, see Supplement.
JAMES MUMFORD
HAS FOR SALE,
Table listing various goods for sale by James Mumford, including Broad Cloths, Cambrics, Chintzes, Calicoes, Pencil, Blue and white spotted Mellies, India Calicoes, Striped Cottons, Russells, Calimancoes, Durants, Silk Nakkeens, Twill'd Do, Strip'd and clouded Nakkinets, Ginghams, Bandanno & Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Spanish Silk for knitting, Dimities, Mullinets, Fans, Ladies silk Gloves & Mitts, White Cotton do, Gentlemen's white silk Gloves, Linens, Fine Humhums, Gentlemen's 3 and 4 thread silk and white Cotton Hose, Hemp do, Marcellies Quilting, Ladies silk Shawls, Kid Gloves, White linen pocket Handkerchiefs, Red and white spotted ditto, Worsted Binding, Nankkeen Frock, Suspender, Cambics, Mullin for Gowns, Sprig'd Tambour'd, Jacobet, & book Muslins, Black and blue Lute strings, Changeable ditto, Italian Silks, Black Craps, Glove Ties, Ladies Sprigs & Feathers, Large and small Umbrellas, Sported & plain Gauze, Black and white Netting do, Velvet and silk Cord bindings for Boots, Ribbons, Edgings, Satin peelings, Sarconet, Gentlemen's black and white Satin for Vests, Yellow & green Canvas Chiniz Shawls, Siate colour'd Cambric do, Gloom Binding, Jeans, Back Muffins, Belt kind Morocco Shoes, Ladies Bonnets, Gentlemen's Cravats, Thread of all colours, Shirt Buttons, Black Lace, as low as 1/2 per yd. &c. &c.
Gentlemen's HATS, various kinds & prices, Sundry other Articles, too tedious to mention. Newport, May 14. 37'44
HENRY MOORE, & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their Store on the Ferry Wharf, by Wholesale & Retail, as Cheap as at any Store in Newport.
Table listing various goods for sale by Henry Moore & Co., including Jamaica Spirits, W. I. & New-England Rum, Holland, Gin, Sherry and Malaga Wines, Molasses, loaf & brown Sugar, Hylom-skin, Souchong & Bohea, Raisins, Nutmegs, Allspice, Cassia, Cloves, Pepper, Indigo, Copperas, Allum, Castel and New York Soap, Brimstone, Iron and Steel, Brass Kettles, Tea Trays & Waiters, Knives & Forks, Razors, Locks, Hinges, thumb Latchets, Hammers, Slates, Bellows, Warming Pans, House & hearth Brushes, Sieves, Pewter, Flat Irons, Coffee Mills, Looking Glasses, Brass and Iron Candlesticks, Tea Pots, Tobacco & Snuff, All kinds of Nails, Anchors, Fifty stands English Muskets, Flints, Powder & Shot, Crockery and Glass Ware, Hats of every kind from 1 dollar to 6 dollars 50 cents, 6 by 8 window Glass, Cotton Wool, Cotton & wool Cards, Flour by the Barrell, &c. &c. They earnestly request those who have Accounts open with Wm. Moore, jun. & Co. especially such as have been of more than a year's standing to settle them without delay, either by Cash or Note. May 14, 1803. 137ff
MEIN & ROGERS
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their STORE in Thayer Street, at the Head of Banister's Wharf, NEWPORT.
A general ASSORTMENT of
GROCERIES,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
Table listing various goods for sale by Mein & Rogers, including Jamaica Rum, 4th and 5th Proof Cogniac Brandy, Best Holland Geneva Old Madeira London Particular, Do. N.Y. Market, Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga Port—and, Claret, Hibbert's brown Stout and London Porter, French Cordials, a great Variety, Molasses, Best Hyson, Hyson, Hyson skin, Souchong—and, Bohea, Coffee, Loaf, Mucovado, & India Sugars, Cask and box Raisins, Currants, Almonds, Prunes, Olives, Anchovies, Superfine & fine Flour, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cinnamon, Cassia, Allspice, Pepper, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, Best Durham Mustard, Do. English Starch, Pearl Barley, Olive Oil—in Flasks, Basket Salt, Salt-Petre, Allum, Best Indigo, Roll Brimstone, Gun Powder, Patent Shot, Ingredients for Bitters, Spermaceti Candles, Best Maccabau aud. Scotch Snuff, Tobacco, Best Spanish Segars, China—in Tea sets, 25 bbls. Pilot Bread, 25 Do. Ship do. An Assortment of Glass & Crockery Ware—together with a Variety of other Articles. April 2, 1803. 131

From the (Boston) CHRONICLE. A Correspondent has favored us with the following excellent SONG, sung on the 4th of MARCH, at an Entertainment given by the American Consul at the Hotel in London.
TUNE—ANACREON IN HEAVEN. I. WELL met, fellow freemen! Let's cheerfully greet The return of this day, with a copious libation: For Freedom this day in her chosen retreat, Hail'd her favorite JEFFERSON chief of our nation, A Chief in whose mind Republicans find, Wisdom, probity, honor & firmness combin'd. Let our wine sparkle high, whilst we gratefully give, The health of our Sachem, and long may he live. II. Political frenzy howl'd wild o'er the earth, Ambition and rapine with blood ting'd the ocean; While JEFFERSON rip'ning sage systems for birth, Found the peaceful legitimate path to promotion. With Reason his guide, At Washington's side, His virtues and talents full often were tried. Now he's Chief in command let the universe see, How happy a nation of freemen can be! III. While Europe's proud Chiefs wield the sword on the pen, By force or by fraud to acquire new possessions; Our rulers speak "peace and good will towards men"— And their practice accord with their cordial professions. But should foreign foes Their rancour disclose, And by discord or arms dare disturb our repose, Let our Chief give the word, and he surely may trust, That those haughty disturbers shall soon "bite the dust." IV. May JEFFERSON's genius sublimely controul, The carping of envy, the frenzy of faction; At his bidding let Union attune each free soul, And Godlike philanthropy spring into action; Thus blessing and bliss, By his country's cause, Sweet peace shall forever illumine his breast! Admiring his virtues, again let us give, The health of our Sachem and long may he live.
VIRGINIA ELECTION for Members of Congress.
The following Republican citizens are elected:—Messrs. Randolph, Moore, Jones, Newton, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Goodwin, Clopton, Dawson, Eppes, Holmes.—Eleven Republicans certainly elected. The following federal citizen is elected:—Mr. Lewis.—One! In two districts the only contest is between Republicans. Thus stands the Election of Virginia; of the result of which we hear so much federal boasting. N. Int.
Republican printers can be prosecuted for the most trifling errors, and the federal printers escape with impunity, when every column of their papers exhibit a libel upon the General Government.—But the day of retribution will come—sooner or later, justice will take place. In Mr. Adams' reign, many gross acts of violence were committed on republican printers, and innocent things tortured into sedition and treason. But the times are changed, and the federalists have changed with the times. It is now lawful to abuse and calumniate Mr. Jefferson, and the federal presses are surcharged with the foulest and most illiberal aspersions against him, who is the pride and glory of our country.—But good will come out of evil, and we agree with Mr. Paine, "give the federalists rope enough and they will soon hang themselves." Salem Reg.
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 Newport, April 26. 133
John & Henry Cahoon, HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hiberb's Brown Stout; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the hogshead; Rum, by the barrel; Mould and Dips Candles, by the box; Iron Cabosses and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—ALSO, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon —New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head To- bacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum; Iron Stoves —Salt Peter & Nams—Loaf Sugar; Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—LIKewise, LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—their favors gratefully acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen— —Mudlings, per bushel or barrel.—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities.—LOAF- SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 31f
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN, SIXTY Hds. 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 Strows of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw— 6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 15 Boxes fluted Glass-Ware, each containing, 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half-pint ditto—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Wees, 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 Casks. Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. f1221f
CASH PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or Paper-Ware-House, WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foil- cap 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 pa- tern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete As- sortment 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. 74f
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. Newport, May, 29. cot
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons hav- ing any demands against the estate of Oliver Read, late of Newport, Mariner, de- ceased, to exhibit them to the subscriber for set- tlement; and all those any wise indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make im- mediate payment to MARY READ, Admin'x. Newport, April 9, 1803. 132 3m
BANKRUPTCY. WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy (founded upon an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States") has been awarded and issued against Robert Lawton, of Newport, in the county of Newport, and district of Rhode-Island, merchant; and he hav- ing been declared a bankrupt;—He is hereby required to surrender himself to the said Com- missioners in the said Commission named, on Monday the 9th, and Thursday the 19th day of May next, and Wednesday the 8th day of June next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the State House chamber in said Newport; and make a full discovery and dis- closure of his estate and effects: When and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their claims, and at the second sitting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said bank- rupt is required to finish his examination.— All persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same except to whom the Commis- sioners shall appoint. EDWARD HEMPSTEAD, Clerk to the Commissioners. Newport, April 28, 1803. 135
HOUSE PAPER JUST received and for sale at this Office, a beautiful assortment of PAPER-HANG- INGS, with a great variety of elegant Borders, which will be sold at the Factory prices—from 2/3 to 15/6 per Roll.
John G. Whitehorne HAS FOR SALE, Anniseed Cordial, of an excellent qua- lity, at his Distillery. Newport, April 23. 134
For Sale, by the subscriber, a great quantity of OAKUM, WHICH will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as low as can be purchased in this State. * * * CASH, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72f
Freborn & Charles Coggeshall OPPOSITE Mr. G. Gibb's Store, have con- stantly for sale, a great variety of TRUNKS, From One Dollar 25 Cents, to Eight Dollars each. Likewise, Men's and Women's warranted Saddles and Bridles, men's and women's Shoes. Also, Rum, Brandy, Gin, Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Molasses, Flour, Ginger, Allspice, Pep- per, Cinnamon, and other articles in the Gro- cery line. They have on hand, one hundred pair of Boys Calf skin Shoes. All which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. * * * Best Spanish SEGARS, by the large or small quantity. Newport, April 20, 1803. 134 6m
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
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
NOTICE IS hereby given, to all persons having any de- mands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON, late of Jamestown, deceased, to ex- hibit them; and all persons indebted to said es- tate, are called upon to make payment to MA- RY CONGDON, of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, her lawful Agent, at Newport. November 22, 1802. 113f
DAVID MELVILL, jun. Has just opened, and now offers for sale, at his old stand, next door South of Mr. Town- send's Coffee House, a neat and general As- sortment of HARD WARE, STATION- ARY, and other Articles. AMONG which are, a great variety of the most fashionable cabinet furniture—brass knobs and hooks—pendal rings—elegant enameled and brass cloak pins (or supporters for looking- glasses) brass locks, bolts, hinges, and table cof- fers—knives and razors—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— pewter and iron, table and tea spoons—warming pans, copper and brass—composition, iron, sheet iron and black tin tea kettles—spades and shovels— shovels and tongs—fleece irons—chasing files— gridirons, patent and common—flatirons—bellows, brass and iron noses—box, and iron coffee mills— brass, japan'd, and iron candlesticks—steel and japan'd snuffers—snuffer boats—patent lamps, va- rious kinds—Glue, first quality—Also, A handsome assortment japan'd ware. Patent and common Time Glasses— Looking glasses—chaise and riding whips, and whip cords—brass and iron wire—curry combs— mane and rat traps—axes, adzes and hatchets— drawing knives—carpenters and Kent hammers— wood saws—hand and fluting do.—tennant dove- tail 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.—altigals, hollows and rounds, and table planes—moving philistors and plow planes—bit blocks with bits assorted—best cast-steel firmer chisels—common do.—morticing and socket chisels and gouges—cast-steel fluting gouges—plain iron's—sliding gunners—iron squares and compasses—carpenters rules—spike and nail gimblets—tapborers, &c. Shoemakers hammers, knives, knippers, pincers, tacks, awl blades, do. lasts, and size-sticks.—House, hearth, clothes, hat, dusting, and tooth-brushes—horse shoe, tar, scrubbing and painters do.—bones, razors, razor straps and cases—shaving boxes—born and ivory comb—brass, pewter, leather, paper and glass ink- flands—ink-powder—copper plate copy slips—let- ter, writing, and wrapping paper, every quality— quills from 50 cents to 3 dollars per hundred—feal- ing wax & wafer—black and red Morocco pocket books—best black led pencils, flats & flat pencils —gunter scales and dividers—powder flask—best London pewter tea pots. And a variety of other articles at low as can be bought in this town. Newport, Dec. 24, 1802. 117f
R P O S A L S FOR CARRYING THE Mails of the United States On the following Post Roads, Will be received at the GENERAL POST-OFFICE in WASHINGTON CITY, until the 18th day of July next, (1803) inclusive.
FROM Boston by Milton, Randolph, Bridge- water, Raynham, Taunton, Dighton, Som- erset and Swansey to Warren R. I. once a week. —Leave Boston every Monday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Warren on Thursday by 10 A. M.— Leave Warren every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Boston on Saturday at 10 A. M. From Newport by New-Bedford, Rochester, and Wareham to Sandwich once a week. Leave Newport every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Sandwich on Friday by 6 P. M. Leave Sand- wich every Wednesday at 6 A. M. arrive at Newport on Thursday by 2 P. M. From Providence by North-Providence, Cumberland, Mendon, Upton, Grafton, Wor- cester, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Petersham, Athol, Orange, Warwick, Northfield and Hins- dale, to Brattleboro, and thence by Wendell, New-Salem, Petersham, and the same route to Providence once a week.—Leave Providence every Tuesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Brat- tleboro, on Friday by 9 A. M. Leave Brattle- boro, every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Pro- vidence on Monday by 5 P. M.
RHODE-ISLAND. From Providence by Barrington, Bristol and Warren to Newport 6 times a week in summer and three times in winter. May 1 to November 1. Leave Providence every day Sunday ex- cepted at 7 A. M. and arrive at Newport by 4 P. M. Leave Newport every day Sunday excepted at 8 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 4 P. M.
November 1 to May 1. Leave Providence every Monday, Wed- nesday & Friday at 7 A. M. and arrive at New- port at 4 P. M. Leave Newport every Tues- day, Thursday and Saturday at 7 A. M. and ar- rive at Providence at 4 P. M. From Providence by East Greenwich, Lit- tle Rest and Wickford to Towerhill once a week. Leave Providence every Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Towerhill by 11 A. M. Returning—Leave Towerhill every Friday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Providence by 8 P. M. From Newport by Towerhill, Charlestown, Westerly, Stonington (Ct.) and Groton, to New- London, twice a week.—Leave Newport every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 A. M. and arrive at New-London on Wednesday and Friday by 2 P. M. Returning—Leave New-London every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Newport on Wednesday and Friday by noon. From Providence to Taunton once a week. —Leave Taunton every Monday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 3 P. M. Leave Providence every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and ar- rive at Taunton by noon.
NOTES. 1. The Postmaster-General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and de- parture at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate com- pensation for any extra expense that may be oc- casioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices, where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (non- avoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the con- tractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such de- pending mails, lose a trip, an additional forfeit- ure of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making pro- posals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail for his own emolu- ment, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired and the differ- ence they will make in the terms of the con- tract. 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who con- tract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August, and No- vember, one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. 8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. 9. The Postmaster General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which ac- mount to the loss of a trip each. 10. Those who wish to contract for two years, will make distinct proposals, specifying for what price they will perform the service for one year, and at what price for two years. 11. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for one year, or two years, at the election of the Postmaster General. GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General. General Post Office, Washington- City, April 4th, 1803.
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.