Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-04-24 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the State, and of the Laws of the United States,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
DANCING SCHOOL.
MR. BELLEVUE has the honor to notify the inhabitants of Newport, that he shall begin his second quarter on Monday the 19th of this inst.
Miss E. FIRTH, & Co.
RETURN their sincere thanks to the Ladies of Newport, and its vicinity, for their past encouragement, and hope to merit a continuance of their favors.
SARAH HORSEFIELD
INFORMS the public, and her friends in particular, that she has on hand a good assortment of TIN WARE, which she will sell very cheap for Cash.
Kitchen and Flower Garden SEEDS.
Just imported from London, by the ship Neptune, via New-York, warranted to be of the last Year's Growth, for sale by MARY LUNEAR, Opposite Mr. GEORGE GIBBS.
FOR SALE, By SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
COGNAC Brandy, Claret Wine in casks and boxes, Silks, Britannia Linens, white wine Vinegar, Verdigris, & House-Paper.
Sail Making.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches.
FOR SALE, AT W. R. Wilder's Book Store,
ABOUT 500 Rolls PAPER HANGINGS, of last year's stock, which will be sold at cost.
TO BE SOLD,
A LOT of Land, lying in Middletown, on the main road leading to Bristol and Howard Ferry; about two miles from the State-House in this town.
Entertainment,
BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter.
For Sale,
SEVERAL Lots of Land, lying between the Rev. Mr. Hopkin's Meeting-House, and the Stone Mill, on Mill Street.
Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
THOMAS GREEN, by reason of age and infirmity, proposing to retire from business in a short time—and having on hand, a handsome assortment of English and India Goods.
To be Sold, or Let,
BY SAMUEL F. GARDNER, two Lots of Land, situated a little to the Eastward of Mr. Francis Brinley's Rope-Walk.
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad Street, HAS just received Two Thousand weight of long clean FLAX, which will be sold at a very small advance for Cash.
Drove Ashore,
IN the Harbor of Newport, sometime, since a small MOSES BOAT. The owner may have her, by paying charges, &c. applying to the printer.
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at their first session, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 7th of December, 1801.
AN ACT
To amend an Act intituled "An act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the collectors in each district shall prepare and transmit to their respective supervisors correct lists of all lands within their respective collection districts.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That in case of failure, on the part of the owner or owners of the aforesaid lands to pay within the aforesaid time, the full amount of tax due thereon.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the aforesaid tax, including all costs and charges as aforesaid, shall be and remain a lien upon all lands, and other real estate on which the same has been assessed.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That in all cases wherein any tract of land may have been assessed in one assessment, which, at the time when such assessment was made, was actually divided into two or more distinct parcels.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That in any case in which it may have happened that lands actually belonging to one person, may have been, or hereafter shall be assessed in the name of another.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That the right of redemption reserved to the owners of lands and tenements sold under this act, or the act to which this is a supplement, shall, in no case, be affected or impaired.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the Secretary of the Treasury shall be and hereby is authorized and empowered, under the direction of the President of the United States, to augment the compensation fixed by law, for the commissioner, or for the principal and assistant assessors, or either of them, in any division where it shall be found necessary for carrying into effect the act intituled "An Act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling-houses, and the enumeration of slaves within the United States."
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, March 15, 1802. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT
To authorize the President of the United States to convey certain parcels of land therein mentioned.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized, to grant and convey, in fee simple, by patent or otherwise, unto Cornelius Vermule and Andrew Codman, respectively, certain parcels of lands situate in the county of Essex, in the State of New-Jersey, which in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, had been purchased for a military cantonment, and which were sold to them in the year following, by order of the Secretary at war, and the price received.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That such grant and conveyance shall vest in the said Cornelius Vermule and Andrew Codman, respectively, an absolute estate, in fee simple, in the lands respectively purchased by them as aforesaid.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, March 30, 1802. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Making a partial appropriation for the support of government during the year one thousand eight hundred and two.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the sum of one hundred thousand dollars to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated shall be and the same hereby is appropriated towards defraying the expenditure of the civil list, including the contingent expenses of the several departments during the year one thousand eight hundred and two.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, April 2, 1802. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT
For the Relief of ISAAC ZANE.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized and empowered to issue letters patent, in the name, and under the seal of the United States, thereby granting and conveying to Isaac Zane, his heirs and assigns, in fee simple, three sections of land, of one square mile each, within the North-Western Territory, of any lands not heretofore granted or reserved, and to which the Indian title has been extinguished; in trust, nevertheless, in respect to two of the said sections, which shall be last mentioned and described in the said letters patent, to, and for the use and benefit of the children of the said Isaac Zane, who shall be living at the time of his death, and of the heirs of any child or children, deceased, and their heirs, respectively, to hold as tenants in common.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said Isaac Zane, or his attorney in fact, shall, and they are hereby authorized and empowered to locate the said three sections in one or more tracts, not to exceed three locations of six hundred and forty acres each: Provided, the said land is not granted, appropriated or reserved by any act or resolution of the United States or of Virginia, at the time of location.

Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the Surveyor-General of the United States, or one of his deputies, shall, without delay, reasonable notice thereof being first given, survey and lay off the same as the law directs: Provided , the same has not, at such time, been surveyed.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, April 3, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Making an appropriation for defraying the expenses which may arise from carrying into effect the convention made between the United States and the French Republic.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled , That for the payment of such demands as may be justly due from French vessels and property captured, and which must be restored or paid for, pursuant to the convention between the United States and the French Republic, there be appropriated a sum not exceeding three hundred and eighteen thousand dollars, to be paid under the direction of the President of the United States, out of any public money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, April 3, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Making appropriation for defraying the expense of a negotiation with the British government to ascertain the boundary line between the United States and Upper Canada.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled , That a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated, payable out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, to defray the expense which shall be incurred in negotiating with the government of Great-Britain, for ascertaining and establishing the boundary line between the United States and the British province of Upper Canada; when the President of the United States shall deem it expedient to commence such negotiation.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, April 3, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
From the Boston CHRONICLE.
Messrs. Adams & Rhoades,
IT has become particularly amusing of late to read the federal papers. The writers in them scarcely know what to say; and yet they are unceasing in their clamours against the constituted authorities—of their beloved country, as they used to call it—alike they make not the slightest impression on the public mind. Not a single State, county, town or plantation in New-England has yet met, or is likely to meet, to express their apprehension of this wonderful and ALARMING CRISIS. Our taxes are about to be diminished—dreadful information! Our supernumerary officers reduced—horrid event! Our debts are to be paid promptly and with punctuality! Our manufactures encouraged, and our farmers protected against the tricks of swindlers and speculators—and yet, amidst all these terrible alleviations of the public burthens, the people of New-England, in an especial manner, appear as contented and unmoved as if nothing had happened!
We have no petitions, no remonstrances, no bar-meeting; and in short, nothing appears but that the citizens are as tranquil as if the late judiciary exercise had not been reduced within a reasonable compass, or as if the proposed repeal of our internal excises was not on the point of being realized, to universal satisfaction—what astonishing apathy! What will Major Russell, and his modest correspondent at Washington, the virtuous and enlightened Mr. Prensiss, say to all this? Will not the people rise in arms, say these immaculate guardians of the public weal, in mobs and riots at least, against the government?—A government that is determined to place the national expenses on the footing of the strictest economy, and to secure to the industrious laborer the bread he has earned.
Are we reduced to the necessity of having no excise officers, comptrollers, inspectors of distilleries and sugar houses, and other useful manufacturers—that we may keep that money in the country, which would be otherwise shipped away to purchase these productions in foreign markets? Will not the people revolt at these ruinous innovations! will they not rebel against their own government, because the officers of their choice are determined to administer it with the least possible expense, of which the preservation of peace with all the world and the most perfect good order at home will admit? Surely there must be something rotten in the State, when the citizens are so obstinately determined to be quiet, notwithstanding the federal patriotic leaders in Congress, and their devoted & dependent printers and editors out of that body have so often invited them to revolt and insurrection!—What can be done? Is there no way of disturbing the agents of the people in the exercise of their appropriate functions, of dividing them, and of introducing among them doubts, suspicions and jealousies of each other? No:—the thing is impossible. The good sense of the
country in general and of the citizens of the Northern States in particular is determined to wait until Mr. JEFFERSON, and his friends, have had a fair trial: Until it shall appear, on actual experiment, whether a Republican government formed on the purest and most natural principles, which have ever been reduced to practice in the world, can be quietly and happily administered,—without burthensome and oppressive taxes, without a standing army, without laws to fetter the press, and without those unnatural restraints on the growing population of the country which an insidious faction have introduced to prop the tottering power of a foreign nation, on whose success they have hitherto depended for the accomplishment of their daring projects.
There has been no example, Messrs. Printers, where so many inflammatory things have been said, or written, in and out of Congress, with so little impression. The people view them, as they ought, as the exclamation and groans of an expiring party, that have been disappointed in every thing, and successful in nothing. They view them with indifference, at present: But will they not hereafter consider their authors (for they are personally known) with detestation and abhorrence? The administration of President JEFFERSON is right or wrong: If right, ought it not to prosper? If wrong, will it not soon become apparent? It is of this they despair. These incendiaries, know full well, that if the present determination to be quiet, and to give to the existing administration their cordial support, continues among the people of New-England for a single year longer, the folly and absurdity of the past and present measures of the federal faction will operate as the severest reproach on their private and political characters. It is this they dread. This is the great difficulty in their minds—the fear that continually haunts them—they have no other fear. They dread the effects of a fair experiment on the present plan. They are not afraid of commotion or disorder; they wish it of all things. They are afraid of peace and good order—of a wise and frugal administration—and of the happy consequences of an inflexible determination in the persons in place, to secure the greatest good at the least possible cost, with the fewest officers and officers, and by leaving the country to the beneficial influence of its natural and political advantages, under a mild and dispassionate regimen. Such an administration as will raise these States to enviable prosperity, and exhibit in the New World, a model of propriety, wisdom and sound policy as shall be worthy of imitation in Europe.
This is the object of their fear and apprehension. All the rest, in the language of the poet, is nothing but leather and prunella—the tricks of a fallen party, and a disgrace to human nature. X Y Z.
FEDERAL PERSECUTION.
From the Wilmington Mirror.
"It is some time since we have seen the zealous Judge, stoop from the bench, to look out for more victims of judicial vengeance!"
In reply to the foregoing words of Mr. Giles, which evidently allude to the conduct of that pure and immaculate lump of Federalism, yeclipped Samuel Chase, Mr. Bayard said—
"The hon. member has not himself justified in a charge of a serious and frightful nature against the judges. They have been represented, going about searching out victims of the Sedition Law. But no fact has been stated—no proof has been adduced, and the gentleman must excuse me for refusing my belief to the charge, till it is sustained by stronger and better ground, than assertion."
Thus does Mr. Bayard avow his ignorance of a fact which occurred at New-Castle in this state, and which is as universally known as the sun-shine, not only in this state, but in most, if not all the states in the Union.
Notwithstanding Mr. Bayard's pretended ignorance of this circumstance, we do not believe it possible it should have escaped his ear.
In order therefore to refociate the frail memory of our honest mis-representative, as well as to show that the charge of Mr. Giles, however "frightful," is an incontrovertible fact, which nothing that Mr. Bayard can say, will invalidate, we republish the following questions, put to the Attorney General, and to the Grand Jury, at a Circuit Court held at New-Castle, for the district of Delaware, on the 27th June, 1800:—
Have you found no bill, Gentlemen of the jury!—Mr. Attorney, have you nothing to prefer to the Grand Jury?
Att. Gen.—I believe not, Sir. No indictable offence has come under my notice.
J. Ch.—Well, but can't you find something? Have you no person in this state guilty of libelling the Government of the United States? I am credibly informed, and report says you have a printer who publishes a very seditious paper in this state; his name is—but stop—perhaps I may commit myself, and do injustice to the man.—Have you not two printers in this state?
Att. Gen.—Yes Sir.
J. Ch.—Very well; one of them is said to be a seditious printer, and must be taken notice of. It is part of my duty, and it shall be attended to. It is your business also, Mr. Attorney, to search minutely and constantly into matters of this nature. It is high time, Sir, that the spirit of sedition which prevails among many of our printers should be checked. Can you not obtain some of this man's papers by to-morrow, and examine, whether he has not libelled the Government of the United States? It is your duty, Sir, and it must be done.—If you will enquire, the Court will not discharge the jury.
Att. Gen.—Certainly, Sir. I conceive it my official duty, and will make it my business to enquire.
J. Ch.—What do you say, Sir?
Att. Gen.—I will enquire, Sir, by to-morrow.
J. Ch.—Very well. Gentlemen of the Jury, the Court cannot discharge you, I believe. Will it be inconvenient for you to attend here to-morrow?
Foreman.—It will be very inconvenient for many of us, who are farmers—may it please your Honor—harvest is at hand, and it is a very busy time.
J. Ch.—It makes no odds, the Court will not discharge you, under the present circumstances. You must be in Court, Gentlemen, to-morrow, at 10 o'clock.—I am determined to have those seditious printers prosecuted to the extremity of the law. The safety and prosperity of the Government depend upon it.
(Such, O Columbia! luckless land, were thy Judges!)
The jury attended on the 28th; the Editor was present; a file of his papers was put into the hands of the jury, who, in a short time after, returned without finding a bill .
For the truth of the above, we can, and will, if required, produce the testimony, on oath or affirmation, of the most unexceptionable characters.
The Republican Printers are requested to give the above a place in their papers; and the Federal Printers would evince a disposition to aid the dissemination of truth and the correction of error, by giving it likewise.
ADDRESS
Of the Legislature of Georgia, to the President of the United States.
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
SIR,
THE legislature of Georgia, reposing high confidence in the Executive of the Union, congratulate the President on his elevation to the Chief Magistracy.
They felicitate themselves that an office of the first dignity in the federal republic, bearing the greatest responsibility, and embracing in its detail, various and complicated relations; on the judicious determination of which, essentially depends the prosperity of the commonwealth, has been committed to the charge of him, in whose justice, integrity and patriotism, the legislature of Georgia do confide.
We have equal confidence in the legislature of the Union.—State rights, state sovereignty, as recognized by the constitution, when respected by the general government, will form the ligament, binding each political fraction to the aggregate, by the indissoluble ties of reciprocal interest: Then Georgia, receiving justice for the past, and wishing no other security for the future, will harmonize with the legislature of the Union, and throw her feeble weight into the Federal scale.
Under an administration which has the public good for its end, and the constitution for its rule. Under the Federal legislature, where the talents and virtue of the republic are concentrated, we look forward to that ultimatium of political perfectability, from which we hope never to retrograde.
Receive, Sir, this testimony of the legislature's confidence, together with our wishes that your private walks may be as eminently happy as your public life has been conspicuously virtuous.
DAVID MERIWETHER, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN JONES, President of the Senate, pro tempore. Louisville, Dec. 4, 1801.
PRESIDENT'S REPLY.
To the honorable the President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Georgia.
GENTLEMEN, THE confidence which the Senate and Representatives of the State of Georgia, are pleased to repose in my conduct, and their felicitations on my election to the Chief Magistracy, are testimonies, which, coming from the collected councils of the state, encourage continued efforts to deserve them in future, and hold up that reward most valued by me.
State rights, state sovereignties, as recognized by the constitution, are an integral and essential part of our great political fabric. They are bound by a common ligament with those of the national government, and form with it one system, of which the constitution is the law and the life. A sacred respect to that instrument, therefore, becomes the first interest and duty of all.
Your reliance on the talents and virtues of our republic, as concentrated in the Federal legislature, that the public good will be its end, and the constitution its rule, is assuredly well placed; and we need not doubt of that harmony which is to depend on its justice.
I pray you to accept for yourselves and the houses over which you preside, my grateful thanks for their favorable disposition, and the homage of my high consideration and respect.
TH: JEFFERSON. Washington, Jan. 15, 1802.
The situation or present state of St. Domingo, March 27, was: That the French troops are in quiet possession of all the seaports and all the south part, but the brigands occupy most of the interior parts of the north. Gen. Le Clerc had just taken possession of a very strong fortified place near St. Marc's, in the mountain called Cratoparo. This was taken by storm, and a large party of blacks taken, and it is said put to the bayonet. Generals Toussaint and Dessalines made their escape, and have fled to the mountains. Many of the white troops were wounded. The blacks are deserting Toussaint and coming in daily and giving themselves up to the whites. The number of blacks now in revo. are not positively known. All kinds of business remains very dull in Port Republican, as also throughout the Island: Produce very scarce and high. Balt. pap.
House for Sale.
To be sold at Public Vendue, on the 11th day of May next, at eleven o'clock A. M. (if the weather be fair, if not the first fair day) for Notes payable at the Bank of Rhode-Island sixty days after date, with approved endorser—a new dwelling House, in Broad-street, owned by Matthew R. Johnson, forty feet in front, completely finished, with a large Garden, and a well of water adjoining. Indisputable title, and immediate possession will be given to the Purchaser.
GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, April 16, 1802.
TO BE SOLD, BY JOHN THURSTON,
On Banister's Wharf, the following Garden Seeds, viz.
  English Pease: Hardhead Cabbage,   DWARF Marrow- Beet,   fais, Carrot,   Dwarf Sugar, Parsnip,   Dwarf Green. Round Turnip,   English Seeds: French Turnip,   Sweet Marjoram, Parsley,   Sallad Sallery, Pepper Grass,   Early low Dutch, Squash,   Cucumber, Watermelon,   Short top Radish, Cantelope,   Cauliflower. Lettuce,   American Seeds: Onion; and a variety   Green Savoy, of other Seeds. 
—ALSO—
Salt-Peter'd Beef Hams, Salt Pork, Sweet Corn, White Beans, Rye and Indian Meal, Powder, and Shot of all sizes, Fishing Lines, Hooks, and Leads of all sorts, Nova Scotia Grind Stones, and a general assortment of G.ceries, by Retail.
Newport, April 17, 1802. 81
NOTICE.
THE subscriber having been appointed by the Honorable Town-Council of Newport, Guardian to Joseph Carpenter, Cabinet-Maker, of said Newport, hereby warns all persons against trusting or employing him without my consent, as I shall pay no debts of his contracting after this date.
JOHN WILLIAMS. Newport, April 12, 1802. 81
FOUND,
IN the pasture of the subscriber, a Horse, with Saddle, Bridle, and Halter. The owner, on proving property, and paying Charges, may have them again, by applying to
JOHN COOK, jun. Tiverton, April 7, 1802. 81
REAL Port Wine, in quarters and half quarters Casks.
  Malaga ditto ditto. 30 Casks Raisins.   40 Boxes Muscadel ditto. 10 ditto Jordan shelled Almonds.   20 Jars Maiaga Grapes. Turkey Figs of the nicest quality.   Turkey Figs of the nicest quality. Malaga ditto in frails.   Malaga ditto in frails. 10 Capes Creme de Noyau Cordial.   1 Butt Currants. Prime Nutmegs—Mace—Cloves—Cassia—Cinnamon.   Madeira Citron. India Preserves in Jars, viz. Ginger—Citron—Lemon and Lime. 
The above Articles are of the latest Importation. —ALSO—
A few Puncheons Antigua Rum, Black Pepper in bags, Belt green Coffee ditto, Kegs of English Mustard, Salt-Petre by the cwt, Wrapping-Paper per ream, Spanish Flote—French & Carolina Indigo, &c.
For Sale, by HAZARD & GARDNER. Newport, Jan. 29, 1802. 181f
For SALE, in Good Repair, By THOMAS GREEN,
THE large commodious Dwelling-House, in which he now lives, in Thames-street, near Carr's-Perry; a well constructed large convenient store in the front, the yard and cellar well paved, a good well of water in the cellar, and a cistern in the yard.—Said House is well known to be one of the best stands in town, for every kind of business; & will be set up at Auction (if not previously disposed of) on the 19th Thursday in May next.
Said GREEN having on hand, of the latest importation, a complete assortment of English and India Goods, is determined to sell them for ready pay, at the most reduced prices.—ALSO,
Said GREEN earnestly invites all such of his friends and customers, who have open accounts, or any-wise indebted to him, more or less, by book, note, or mortgage, to make payment as soon as may be convenient; especially those standing beyond three months (the customary term of credit;) while he hopes his good old friends will continue their favors, and not forsake him now in the decline of life, to whom he devoutly offers his grateful acknowledgments for manifold favors, already received for a long series of time past.
Newport, Jan. 16, 1802. 181f
WHEREAS my wife HANNAH, has Elop- ed from my bed and board, and refuses to fulfil the marriage covenant, by behaving in a very unbecoming manner.—This is therefore to forbid all persons trusting or harboring her on my account, as I shall pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
WILLIAM COOPER. Newport, April 15, 1802. 81
SPELLING-BOOKS,
For Sale at this Office.

INTERNAL TAXES.
THESE taxes, it is said by an inflammatory writer in a late Mercury over the signature of "Moderation," are repeated merely because they reach Virginia patriots, and call from them their fair proportion of public expence.
They also say that the duties on salt, molasses, brown sugar, coffee, and humble bohea tea, must be retained, merely that the "haughty Aristocrat of Virginia may toll untaxed in his pleasurable carriage."
By the statement of the duties upon stamped vellum, parchment, and paper, during the year 1800, it appears that Massachusetts paid
WILMINGTON (Del.) April 10. A letter from Capt. James Stevenson, dated Port Republican, March 16, 1802, received by a mercantile house in this borough, states, that a merchant of St. Marc, who had made his escape from the camp of Dessalines, says, that he had seen Capt. Guyer, of Wilmington) and a Capt. Reid, of New-York, tied together and brought into the camp and murdered by the bayonet;
NEW-YORK. April 5. Capt. Hufey, from Port Republican, informs us, that the fchr. Mechanic, Ranney, of Middletown was in St. Marc at the burning of that place by the negroes, and was taken possession of by the French, but delivered up to the captain on demand, after being pillaged of every thing.
Capt. Hufey further informs, that 5 days previous to his leaving Port Republican a frigate arrived from St. Marc with 240 soldiers, wounded in a battle between the whites and negroes, who were posted at Mount Ponce, in a fort extremely well fortified, from whence it is thought it will cost much bloodshed to dislodge them.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Great noise has been made about the renovations effected in the Post Office department by Mr. Granger. Considering the irregularities and violations of law committed in the Post-Office department under the administration of Mr. Adams, and the great and just complaints consequent thereon, it was proper for Mr. Granger to turn his attention, on entering into the duties of his office, to remedying the abuses.
properly came to a resolution not to employ a printer in the department; but many being employed by the late administration, it became his duty to dismiss them. It was perceived that this, as well as every other wholesome measure of our administration, would raise a clamour among the federalists against it.
The following interesting paragraph is from a French paper: "Some time since, a grocer in Nantz, of considerable property, who had left a widow with three helpless children, on his return home from midnight mass, it being a vigil, found his house all in a blaze. His first exclamation was, "Where are my dear children? I must relieve them, or we shall all perish together."
What altered times! Formerly, not a section passed, without a new loan, and a new tax of course to pay the interest. Year after year, the hands of the administration were plunged into the "long and open purse of posterity."
It must be pleasing to every friend to the administration, to observe the conduct of its supporters and opposers. The fallen section seem driven to the precipice of despair. Hence the rash conduct they adopt, and the intemperate language they use.
An article from Genoa, dated the 15th Jan. says: "If we may give credit to letters from Tunis, the Grand Seigneur has given notice to all the powers of Barbary, that they must at a fixed period release all the Slaves in their possession, of whatsoever Nation they may be."
Extract of a letter from the same place. "For several ages, the Pirates, of Morocco, Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli, have tyrannized over the Commerce of the Mediterranean. At last, however, it appears that the two Powers to whom it naturally belongs to repress these barbarians, have agreed to put an end to these disorders."
The Federalists in Congress have made every effort to procrastinate the present session, they have made voluminous barrages to spin out its time on matters where a few sentences would suffice, and when checked by the republicans for occasioning so much delay, they have raised a cry of, "you wish to prevent us from speaking our sentiments, and the truth."—The federalists out
of doors again inform the people that their leaders have no inducements to prolong the session, this assertion is quite apropos to their purpose, but the design of prolonging the session is to induce the constituents of the republicans to believe that their professions of economy of time and money are delusive;
By letters from Dublin we are informed of the liberation of James NAPPER TANDY. He was brought from Lifford to Wicklow, escorted by a guard of cavalry avoiding all the large towns, the better to evade public notice.
Nat. Intel.
NEWPORT, Saturday, April 24, 1802.
Rhode-Island Election.
On Wednesday last, the Freemen of this State assembled agreeably to law, to elect their Deputies to the ensuing May and June Sessions of the General Assembly, and to Prox for General Officers.
In this town, the Republicans succeeded by much larger majorities than the last year. CONSTANT TABER, Esq. was chosen Moderator, without opposition, and we may venture to say gave universal satisfaction.
The following is the result of the votes for Governor, from all the towns in the State. There may however be some inaccuracies. Instead of giving the whole numbers of votes on both sides, we have only given the majorities, in the respective towns and counties.
Table with 3 columns: TOWN, FENNER, GREENE. Lists majorities for Governor by county: Newport, Providence, Washington, Kent, Bristol.
Notwithstanding the undue influence, and extraordinary exertions of the oppositionists, throughout the State, it is ascertained beyond a doubt that there will be a greater majority of Republicans in the House of Representatives, than the last year.
John Gardner, and Joseph Bais, jun. were the new Candidates, and were nominated by Caleb Green, and Walter Nichols, who declined a re-election.
MARRIED.—On the 11th inst. by the Rev. J. Bradley, Mr. PALEO TURNER, of Middletown, to Miss SARAH SOUTHWICK, daughter of Mr. Joseph Southwick, of this town.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber on the 20th inst. a negro boy, named TOM,—eighteen years old, about 5 feet 7 inches high, flatters very much—had on when he went away a short light colour'd coarse, and dark colour'd striped overalls.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
Table with 3 columns: DISTRICT OF NEWPORT, April 23. Entered, From. Lists ship names and origins: Sloop Two Sisters, Fame, Washington, Nancy, Juliet, Schooner Liberty, Sloop Harriot, Brig Hannah, Sloop Eagle, Fame, Brig Elizabeth, Sloop Lavina, Two Sisters, Leonard, Montezuma.
WILLIAM WILLBOR,
Has lately removed to a New Store on the south side the Ferry Wharf Lane, 3 doors East from the Main Street, at the Sign of the Golden Fish, where
He has for sale, BRANDY, Rum, Gin, brown & white powder'd Sugar, Molasses, Flour, Rice, Sou- chong, Congo, & Bohea Tea, Chocolate, Coffee, Negro head, cut, and Pigtail Tobacco, Segars, Raisins, Nutmegs, Cloves, Cinnamon, Mustard, Pepper, Ginger, Starch, Candles—Writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Best New-York Hard Soap, &c. &c.
He has also for sale— Window Glass of different sizes, by the Box, or smaller quantity, viz.—13 by 18, 12 by 16, 10 by 14, 10 by 13, 10 by 12, 9 by 11, 8 by 10, 7 by 9, 8 by 6—likewise, Sheet Glass, cut in any form or size—Putty by the quantity or single pound.
Newport, April 23, 1802. 82tf
Public Notice.
WE the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate of Tiverton, commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of John Howland, late of said Tiverton, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months from the fifth of April inst. being the time allowed by said Court:—We hereby notify said creditors, to exhibit their claims to either of us, at the house of Grace Howland, of said Tiverton, widow, within said time; as the commissioners will attend on every Saturday in the afternoon, during said time.
ISRAEL CHURCH, ABRAHAM BURRINGTON, } Com. N. B. The subscriber solicits all persons indebted to said estate, to make immediate payment to GRACE HOWLAND, Administratrix.
Tiverton, April 5, 1802. 82
THE Court of Probate for the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of WALTER EASTON, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, within said time, or otherwise they will be precluded according to law.
EDMOND TOWNSEND, } Commis- THOMAS PECKHAM, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
DAVID BUFFUM, } Exec- JOHN SLOCUM, } tors. Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802. 214
Wanted Immediately,
ONE of the Narragansett breed of pacing Horses, or one that Trots and Paces, that is stout and active, well broke, free from faults, and from 5 to 7 years of age, for which a generous price will be given. A clear pacer would be preferred. Apply to JAMES TANNER. Newport, April 24, 1802. 82
SCHOOL.
THE subscriber would inform the Citizens of Newport, that on the 10th of next May, he purposes to open his School; in which will be taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetick, English Grammar, Geography, &c. Those who wish to send their Children, may be assured of the Subscriber's careful attention to instruct them. JASON SPRAGUE. Newport, April 24, 1802. 82
NOTICE.
THE members of the Third Company in the 1st Regiment of Militia, in the County of Newport, are requested to meet at the State-House, on Monday the 26th inst. at 7 o'clock P. M. for the purpose of nominating officers, and to do such other business as they may think fit. CHRISTOPHER HOLT, Capt. Newport, April 23, 1802.
To be Let,
PART of a House in Thames-Street (next door to Major John Handy's) having a Garden and Well of water. Apply to JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, April 17, 1802. 81
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that the partnership, under the firm of HAZARD & CARPENTER, has been dissolved by mutual agreement. GEORGE S. HAZARD, DANIEL CARPENTER. April 17, 1802. 81

SPRING.
WHILE I with lofty lay employ, To sing of cheerful Spring's great joy, The birds in accents nobler still, Praise its return from every hill. Salutes the morn's returning day, Each warbler flies from spray to spray, The meads bedeck'd with vernal flow'rs, That bloom and fade in the same hour, Declare "the winter gone and past, And beauteous SPRING return'd at last."
Advice to Young Ladies.
If you have regard for your happiness, any view of living comfortably with a husband, any hope of preserving your fortunes, or restoring them after any disaster; never, Ladies, marry a fool; any husband rather than a fool; with some other husbands you may be unhappy; but with a fool, you will be miserable: with another husband you may, I say, be unhappy, but with a fool you must; nay; if he would, he cannot make you easy; every thing he does is so awkward, every thing he says is so empty, a woman of any sense cannot but be surfeited, and sick of him manytimes a-day: what is more shocking, than for a woman to bring a handsome comely fellow of a husband into company, and then be obliged to blush for him every time she hears him speak? To hear other Gentlemen talk sense, and be able to say nothing? and so look like a fool, or, which is worse, hear him talk nonsense, and be laughed at for a fool.
In the next place, there are so many sorts of fools, such an infinite variety of fools, and so hard it is to know the worst of that kind, that I am obliged to say, no fool Ladies, at all, no kind of fool; whether a mad fool, a sober fool, a wise fool, or, a silly fool; take any thing but a fool; nay, be any thing, be even an old maid, the worst of Nature's curses, rather than take up with a fool.
EXTRACT from Brissot de Warville's Travels in the United States.
The name of MADISON , celebrated in America, is well known in Europe, by the merited eulogium made of him by his countryman and friend Mr. JEFFERSON .—Tho' still young, he has rendered the greatest services to Virginia, to the American Confederation, and to liberty and humanity in general. He distinguished himself particularly in the convention for accepting of a new federal system. Virginia balanced a long time in adhering to it. Mr. MADISON determined to it the members of the convention by his eloquence, and his logic. This republican appears to be about thirty-three years of age. He had, when I saw him, an air of fatigue; perhaps it was the effect of immense labours, to which he has devoted himself for sometime past. His looks announces a censor; his conversation discovers the man of learning; and his reserve was that of a man conscious of his talents and of his duties.
Connecticut Free Stone.
THE subscribers inform the public, that they will make STONE STOVES of the Franklin construction, which are said to be far preferable to those made of Iron; and will furnish them of any dimension, on the shortest notice, at their Shop on Job Sherman's wharf .
They intend carrying on the Stone Cutting Business, in its various branches, during the Summer. EARL & CONE. Newport, March 27, 1802. 78
For Sale, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 2 Hhds. 3d proof Windward-Island RUM, good flavor'd. 20 Hhds. of good retailing MOLASSES. A few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality. Newport, Feb. 27. 50t
To be Sold, A LOT of Land, containing upwards of 3 acres, fronting Tanner & Warner Street, with a House, well finished; paved Cellar; and never failing well of water. Also, a Stable and Chaise-House. Likewise for sale, a Lot, fronting Broad-Street and Tanner Street, with a large commodious Dwelling-House; Shop, Stable, and Chaise-House. For terms, apply to OLIVER READ. Newport, March 20, 1802. 77t
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; and have for sale, warranted and common English and Geneva Watches, gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, Sugar-Tongs, &c.—Looking-Glasses, Tea Trays, Waiters, Dressing-Cases, Plated and Wooden Castors, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, Globe Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, Candlesticks, dart and common Walking Sticks, Scotch, Rappée & Makabau Snuff, Starch, Writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Britannia Coffee Pots, &c. &c. Together with an assortment of Jewellery and Perfumery. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. * * Punctual attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Feb. 12. 72t
CASH PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY Christopher C. Olney, Delivered at his Mills, or at his Paper Warehouse. WHERE he has for sale, at wholesale and retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue. —ALSO— A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books. —LIKEWISE— Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, March 3, 1802. 74t
For Sale, by the Subscriber, BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of Oakum, which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers. * * Cash, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72t
Thomas Howland, Has for sale, at his Auction and Commission Store, foot of the new Church lane, Newport, on as good terms as can be purchased in this State. ST. Croix RUM, in hogheads, barrels, or 10 Gallons. Jamaica do. do. do. Old Jamaica, 4th proof. do. First quality Martinico MOLASSES, per hoghead, or barrel. Havanna, do. do. White and Brown Havanna SUGARS Per Box or barrel. Georgia COTTON, Sea-Island, and Upland, per Bale or less. Holland GIN, in Pipes or Barrels. Superfine, fine, and common FLOUR, per bbl. RICE, per Tierce or Hundred. Real Hyson, young Hyson, Souchong, Congo, and Bohea TEAS, of a superior quality. American, Geneva, and Cyder BRANDY. Midlings, Cornell, Ship stuff, & Ship BREAD, per barrel. Velvet CORKS.—Blackhead in Keggs. Negro-Head TOBACCO, per do. 1 Box HATS. Rum barrels, Figs barrels, empty hds. &c. * * Cash, and the highest price, given for old Silver, Copper, Brass, Pewter, & Lead. N. B. Beefwax, and Tied Tallow, received in payment for any articles. THOMAS HOWLAND, Auct. Newport, March 20, 1802. 77
REMOVAL. Francis Anderson, TAKES this method to inform his customers, and the public at large, that he has removed to his New Store, at the south side of the market, on Newman's wharf, where he proposes to carry on business under the firm of Anderson & Heath: He has the same Assortment as before, and will sell as low as can be purchased in the State. He returns his sincere thanks to his former customers, and begs for a continuance of their favors. N. B. Masters of Vessels may be supplied at the shortest notice, by calling at their Store. Newport, March 20, 1802. 78t
John & Henry Cahoon, HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel or box; Molasses, by the hoghead; Flour, by the barrel; Powder, by the cask; Sheathing-Paper, by the hundred; Candles, by the box; Iron Cabosjes; 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—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—and their Favors gratefully Acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Bar-Iron, per Hundred wt.—Midlings and Corners, per barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities— LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 31f
Wm. Moore, jun. & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store near the Red Market, A NEW and General Assortment of Seasonable DRY GOODS; A few Boxes English and American HATS; A Large Stock of Cutlery, Hard-Ware, and GROCERIES, Wholesale and Retail, warranted as Cheap as at any Store in the State. —ALSO— 20 Hhds. Good flavor'd Tobago RUM. 8 Do. Antigua and Jamaica RUM. 4 Pipes Holland GIN. 3000 wt. COFFEE. A few Casks TEA. 50 Kegs Negro head TOBACCO. A few Bags of PIMENTO. —LIKEWISE— On Credit, for approved Notes payable at Bank, if applied for soon, 20 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, 14 Hhds. Tobacco, 144 bbls. Pitch, 125 bbls. Tar, in good order Also, a small quantity of Hoghead Heading. Newport, Jan. 2, 1802. 10t
NICOLAS GEFFROY, Watch-Maker, in Newport, INFORMS the Public, he has taken into Partnership Mr. L. TISSOT, a superior Workman, late from the Watch-Manufactory in Geneva, who will undertake to make new watches;—and to repair, in the best manner, for watch-makers, or private persons, any new-constructed and complicated Watches, and Time-Pieces.—They will also import, from said Manufactory, at nine months warning, all such Watches and Time-Pieces, as their employers shall order. They have also constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which they will sell on reasonable terms. In addition to the above, they carry on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business, in all its branches, and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion. They also have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epauletts; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dirks, small swords and bayonets; plated bits, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; castors andirons, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-books; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; barley-sugar, and sugar plums; Spanish Segars; best Makabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert here. Newport, Feb. 7, 1802. 19t
TO BE SOLD, A FARM, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 180 acres of good Land, with two Dwelling-Houses, 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, Feb. 25. 50t
To be Sold, At the Shop of Thomas Stevens, in Newport, a quantity of excellent clean Clover Seed, of the first quality, cheap for Cash, Newport, March 22, 1802. 78t
LUMBER. BENJAMIN RUGGLES Respectfully informs his Customers, and the Public in general, THAT he will undertake to procure House or Store Frames, or any other dimensions of Timber, Plank for Wharves, &c. of the following kinds of Eastern wood, viz. White-Pine, Spruce, Norway-Pine, Hemlock, Black or Yellow-Birch, for Cabinet work; Cedar, Hackmatack, Maple, Black or White-Ash, Beach, or Rock-Maple.—Also, Mats and Spars of any dimension, and Birch or Hackmatack, Ship-Timber; any of which, if applied for this Winter, may be delivered here in the course of the next Spring or Summer, on the easiest possible terms. Any person wishing to contract, would do well to apply early in the Winter, that proper time may be had to get the Timber out. He has, likewise, on hand, at his Lumber-Yard, on Slocum's wharf, in Newport, a general assortment of Eastern Lumber; such as Boards, Timber, Spruce and Hemlock Joist, Window-frame-stuff, Shingles, Clapboards, Cedar-Posts, Laths, &c.—A supply of which he proposes to keep constantly on hand. Also, genteel Boarding and Lodging may be had for two Gentlemen, on easy terms. Newport, Nov. 27, 1801. 4t
RECEIVED, and for Sale at the Store of W. R. Wilder, Reports of the Cafe, JOHN DORRANCE AGAINST ARTHUR FENNER, Tried at the December term, of the Court of Common Pleas, in the county of Providence, A. D. 1801. To which are added, the proceedings in the case. Arthur Fenner, vs. John Dorrance. Carefully compiled from Notes correctly taken by several Gentlemen who were present during the whole course of the trial.—Price 37 1/2 Cents. Newport, March 4, 1802. 75
Nicholas Webster, INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—ALSO, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 27. 8t
FOR SALE, 171 Acres of Land, LYING in South-Kingstown, in the County of Washington, with Two Dwelling Houses thereon, one Corn-Crib, one Barn, about eighty apple trees of the best kind of grafted fruits, well watered as any Farm in the State. Sixty acres of it is good Meadow, very clear from stones; bears great corn, barley, and grass; & is convenient for a dairy, having good pasturing, &c. Any person inclining to purchase will have credit for a part.—Said Farm lies within half a mile of Point Judith Pond—7 miles from Narragansett Ferry, adjoining the flage road, and is very handy to sea-weed from the shore. For terms, apply to TIM. PECKHAM, on the premises. South-Kingstown, Feb. 13, 1802. 72t
A FARM, LYING in Suffield, State of Connecticut, pleasantly situated, within 40 rods of the Meeting-House and Academy, in said town, and only 16 miles from the City of Hartford, on the great Stage Road leading from thence to Dartmouth College; and from Boston to New-York, Albany, &c. Said Farm contains 100 acres of Land under good improvement; well fenced; with a suitable proportion of Orcharding, Mowing, Pasturing, Plow-land, &c. two handsome and convenient Dwelling-Houses; Barns, with good Stables, Out-Houses, two Wells of excellent water, and almost every other accommodation necessary for a Tavern. It is as beautiful and eligible a stand, perhaps, as any in the State, for a Public House, and has been improved as such upwards of 30 years successively. It is likewise central and commodious for a Merchant or Tradesman. A good bargain may be had, and an indisputable title given.—For further particulars, enquire of the Printer hereof, or the Subscriber, living on the premises. SETH AUSTIN. December 12, 1801.
Loft or Stolen, THE 8th instant, a Small Pinchbeck Watch, chased out side case, with a red Stone Seal, set in silver. It either Watch or Seal is offered for sale, it is requested to be Roped; and either of the Watch-Makers in Newport, will pay a reward of EIGHT DOLLARS, if recovered and not injured. Newport, Oct. 23, 1801. 4t
Blank Deeds, and Justice's Writs, and Executions, for sale at this Office.