The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1799-06-26 00:00:00

The Providence Journal. AND TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 26. ]
WEDNESDAY, June 26, 1799.
[ Vol. I. ]
To be Let, BY THE SUBSCRIBER. The lower story of a NEW STORE, calculated for either the wholesale or retail business...
To all whom it may concern. DON Joseph Ignatius de Viar, his Catholic Majesty's Consul General, having received information that all goods or merchandise...
Twenty Dollars Reward. BROKE gaol this morning, about half past One o'clock, A. M. a man by the name of PARDON SMITH, a native of Smithfield.
For Sale, AT PUBLIC VENDUE. On Tuesday the ninth day of July, if fair, if not, the first fair day. THE place where the Subscriber now lives...
CORN, and Kiln-Dried INDIAN MEAL. A Quantity of Delaware CORN, of an excellent quality. Also, a few hogheads and barrels of kiln-dried INDIAN MEAL...
For SALE, by Abbott and Ingals, At their Tan-Yard in North-Providence, FOUR thousand dried HIDES, in excellent order...
Circulating Library. JOSEPH J. TODD, HAS just received a fresh supply of BOOKS, in addition to his new assortment; among the latest publications are the following:
Isaac Pitman Has removed to his new Store, directly opposite the Baptist Meeting-House, where he is now opening a large and new assortment of the most fashionable GOODS...
Benjamin Thurber, At his Store, at the sign of the BUNCH OF GRAPES, North End, offers for Sale, A complete assortment of English, India and Scotch GOODS.
At a Town-Meeting of the Freemen of the Town of Providence, June 3, 1799. VOTED AND RESOLVED, That the Constables be and they are hereby directed and required, diligently to attend to the execution of the Laws...
NOTICE. John Eveleth RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and customers, and the public in general, that he is determined to sell his SNUFF and TOBACCO...
Grinnell & Taylor Respectfully inform the public, that they continue the Painting Business at their shop nearly opposite Bank-Lane...
LINSEED OIL, pr. barrel or gallon. White and red Lead, dry or ground in oil, per cwt. or lb. Stone Yellow, Spanish Brown, Spanish White...
They have to Let, The lower story of a HOUSE in Ship-street, handsomely finished, and very convenient. The second story in their Store, a very suitable place for many kinds of mechanical business.
John Jenckes, Gold and Silver-Smith and Jeweller, TAKES this method of informing his friends and the public, that he has taken the shop formerly occupied by Mr. JOHN GIBBS...
John Jenckes & Co. Where he intends prosecuting the business carried on by the late Mr. John Gibbs, in its various branches; and has constantly on hand for sale, Warranted Gold Necklaces, Ear-Knobs and Twists...
To be LET, A convenient SHOP at the south end of the town. Enquire of said JENCKES. WANTED, By said Jenckes, a young LAD, about 14 years of age, as an Apprentice to the above business.
For SALE, by Isaac Boorum and Co. 20 Hhds. of prime Georgia Tobacco, 100 Barrels of Tar, 70 ditto of Turpentine. April 3. (t. f.)
John Harwood, jun. Offers for Sale, opposite the TURK'S HEAD, A LIQUID, prepared by himself, which, from long experience, has been proved to be a complete and radical cure for that loathsome disorder, the ITCH.
FOR THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL. The Adelphiad, No. VIII. LITERATURE; &c. CRITICAL COURT. INDICTMENT. COMMONWEALTH OF LEARNING vs. JAMES NEWS-PAPER.
THE indictment stated, that for the time whereof the memory of man runneth not at the contrary, there had been a good common public road, entitled the English Language, thro' which all the good citizens passed without any hindrance...

ed, the prisoner at the bar had very little connection. I am clearly of opinion, said the Chief Justice, that the innovations which this gentleman has made, have contributed nothing to the beauty or convenience of the road, and shall always discourage them. The jury, without retiring from their seats, immediately agreed on a verdict of guilty. The judgment of the court was, that the nuisances aforesaid be forthwith removed.
Further European News.
By Capt Bates, in the Venetia, which arrived at Boston on Thursday last, we have European dates several days later than before received.
VERONA, April 16.
YESTERDAY the last detachment of the Russian army of 24,000 men, commanded by Field Marshal Suwarrows, arrived here. This army is to besiege Mantua and Peschiera, which the French have garrisoned with 15,000 men. A second Russian column is on full march through Galicia, Austrian Silesia, and Moravia. It is composed of 23,000 men. An army of observation is forming in Poland, to consist of 80,000 men, to watch the motions of Prussia.
ARMIES IN ITALY.
The French army in Italy comprises fifteen divisions, of 10,000 men each.—Of these 150,000, 40,000 are Italians.
The allied army is composed of 130,000—of which 15,000 are Neapolitans.
The French lost in the battle near Magnan, near Verona, 2500 men taken prisoners, 16 pieces of artillery, &c. Their entire loss 8000. Disorder was so paramount in the French detachments that the Generals were plundered by their own soldiers. 18,000 muskets, 17,932 packs of salt, 24 merchant vessels, &c. are amongst the spoils of the Austrians.
The French have passed the Mincio, towards the Milanese, leaving strong garrisons at Peschiera and Mantua.
The Austrian flotilla, on the lake Garda, is to bombard Peschiera, by water, while Gen. St. Julian invests it by land.
After Suwarrows has taken Mantua, which is but illly supplied, he is to proceed into Lombardy, and remstate Victor Amadeus III. on the throne of Sardinia.
VIENNA, April 19.
In Italy the enemy have retreated behind Chiesi, and the Austrian advance guards extend beyond the Mincio; are before Goito, La Volta and Mozambano. Peschiera is surrounded—a flotilla is ready to co-operate in its reduction—Mantua is invested. The post of Lago Sacro is taken. The Austrians, as they advance, are received by the people with shouts of joy.
HAGUE, April 19.
Our Councils, at the instance of the Directory, have resolved that all merchant ships, which may be serviceable to the marine, shall be put in requisition. Our fleet, it is said, will join the Brest fleet on an important expedition.
A conscription is about to be enforced in Holland.
PARIS, April 10.
Moreau is appointed to command in Switzerland, vice Massena, who succeeds Jourdan. Letters from Buonaparte to Feb. 26, state, that six French frigates at the mouth of the Red Sea had taken English vessels valued at 20 millions; that Gen. Desaix had defeated Muret Bey's army, and killed their chief in the engagement.
LONDON, May 3.
Ministers believe the Brest fleet bound to the Texel.
Gen. Hotze is reported to have defeated the French in the Swiss territory, and to have taken 13 pieces of cannon.
Some apprehensions are entertained at the Cape of Good Hope of a visit from the French; but every thing is in preparation for their repulse.
May 4.
It is confidently said the King of Prussia is about joining the coalition. He has interdicted the exportation of oats; it is said because he wants a large supply for his cavalry.
A Russian and Turkish fleet have been seen from the heights of Ancona. They are to land troops to assist in expelling the French from Italy.
600 Hanoverians are ordered to Cuxhaven, as a measure of security.
The Hamburg agent was ordered to depart from Russia; but was suffered to remain as agent for Lubeck and Bremen.
Several vessels have failed to join Lord Bridport's fleet.
A captain from Morlaix says, the Brest fleet failed April 24, consisted of 25 sail of the line, and was avowedly bound to Cadiz.
We have accounts, that Gen. Kleinzu has invested Mantua, and has possessed himself of Lago Sacro, and four pieces of cannon. Gen. Melas informs, that the people are very favourably disposed to the Austrian cause; that they supplied the troops with every refreshment; received them with shouts of joy, and took every occasion to express their hatred of the French, and democratic governments.
The communication between the French armies in the Neapolitan dominions, and those of the Milanese, will speedily be cut off—and the invaders of Naples placed, between two fires.
VENICE, April 3. The combined squadron of English, Russian and Portuguese, appeared off this bay yesterday.
On the 15th April, the whole Imperial army were stationed on Cisalpina ground.—At which time, accounts from Roveredo state, that the head-quarters of the French were at Milan. The French troops are leaving the Neapolitan, Roman and Tuscan territories, to concentrate their force in Cisalpina—of which Milan is the capital. The Neapolitan troops in Calabria, said to amount to 22,000, and commanded by British officers, will follow the French from Naples;—the Russians and Turks from Ancona will flank them on their march; and the Austrian column, under Gen. Klenau, on the Lower Po, will oppose their progress to Milan. The 3d of April, the French were at Naples.
LECHORN, April 3. The French continue in quiet possession of this city. The English, Russian and Imperial Consuls, are confined in their houses. The English merchants are at liberty. The isle of Elbe has submitted to the French.
DUBLIN, May 9.
We have news from Hamburg to the 30th ult. April 21, the Imperial head-quarters were at Stockach. It is said a body of Austrian troops crossed the Rhine April 18, between Zurich and Schaffhausen, in pursuit of the French. In the Bregenz country, on the 19th Gen. Hotze was engaged with the French. The result is not known. The French are about to abandon the environs of Mannheim.
Insurrection in Belgium and Switzerland becomes daily more important. The Helvetic Legislature refuse to declare war against the Emperor, which they have been commanded to do.
A Russian army is forming on the frontiers of Poland, consisting of 80,000 men.
Gen. Suwarrows, with the first division of his army, arrived at Verona April 13. He is to commence the siege of Mantua, where the French have but 10,000 men, and of Peschiera, where they have but 5000.
The British government are to take into their pay 25,000 Turks, to be employed in the Mediterranean.
The Neapolitans disturb the French in their country as much as possible. In consequence "fire and sword" are freely exercised by the sans-culottes. Trastevere, Castel Forte, and several other places are reduced to ashes. The French write, "should this state of things last long, the whole face of the country will wear the marks of wretchedness and destruction."
The French deputies at Rastadt are ordered to remain as long as the Emperor's deputies.
Moreau succeeds Scherer, as French General in Chief in Italy.
Joubert has declined the command to which he was appointed.
The Directory have ordered several officers to be arrested and tried for their conduct in late actions.
Accusations have been brought against Neufchateau, ci-devant director.
The accounts from Egypt are to the middle of February. The plague then raged with uncommonly extensive mortality; and the Pacha of Syria has pledged his head to the Porte, that he will send that of Buonaparte.
Several American vessels have been allowed to enter Cadiz, in consequence of an agreement between the English and Spanish governments.
Legislature of Rhode-Island.
NEWPORT, June 18.
On Tuesday last both Houses of the Assembly convened in this town, and formed a quorum.—The committee heretofore appointed for that purpose reported a bill for the establishment of free schools, which was read, and 500 copies of the bill, and report accompanying it, ordered to be printed and distributed throughout the State, with the view of obtaining the general opinion of the people on the expediency of the establishment—the further consideration of the bill was of course postponed to the next session.
A petition was again brought forward from the town of Gloucester, praying for a division of that town—on the question for granting the prayer of the petition, the House divided, and there appeared
Ayes 22 Nays 42
Majority against dividing 20
Immediately after the decision of this question, a motion was made by Mr. John Smith, of Providence, for calling a convention of delegates, to be chosen by the freemen in their respective towns, in the ratio of one for every thousand inhabitants, for the purpose of forming a state constitution. The previous question was moved by Mr. G. Champlin, and 44 members rising in its favour, the previous question was declared to be carried.
On Friday morning the House of Representatives proceeded, agreeably to assignment, to the consideration of the memorial of the people called Quakers, praying an exemption from military duty, and from paying the annual commutation therefor; and after hearing the committee of the society at great length in support of the memorial, a motion was made to postpone the further consideration of the subject until the next session, and 42 members rising in the affirmative, the motion was declared to be carried.—A motion was then made for a further stay of proceedings against the memorialists, under the militia law, and 37 members rising in the affirmative, the motion was carried—it was also resolved, that a joint committee of both houses should be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations may with propriety be made in the militia law in favour of the memorialists, and Messrs. Taylor and Congdon, of the Senate, and Messrs. Channing, Jackson, Dockray, Childs, and J. Rhodes, of the House, were appointed the committee.
On Friday afternoon both Houses, in grand committee, proceeded to the election of Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, when The Hon. Peleg Arnold, Esq; was unanimously re-elected Chief Justice.
The votes for second Justice were as follows:
 Ezekiel Gardner, jun. Esq; 37  James Rhodes, Esq; 17  Majority 40  Votes for third Justice.  Walter Cooke, Esq; 39  John Davis, Esq; 34  Majority 5  Joshua Bicknel, Esq; was unanimously re-elected fourth Justice.  Votes for fifth Justice.  Thomas Holden, Esq; 49  Benjamin Howland, Esq; 21  Majority 28 
The Assembly adjourned on Saturday morning, to meet at South-Kingstown on the last Monday in October next.
The Circuit Court of the United States, for the district of Rhode-Island, convened in this town on Saturday last, and a charge was delivered by the Hon. Judge Chase, in which was displayed all the energy, patriotism, and sound legal knowledge, for which the learned Judge is so eminently distinguished.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, June 26.
To an account published at New-York of the loss of the valuable ship Ontario, from Canton, a note is subjoined, describing the reef whereon she unfortunately struck, which we copy for the information of our nautical brethren. It follows.
"This reef is extremely dangerous, being in the fair way between Billington and Borneo. From the observations we could make from the wreck, and the boats in passing to the ship Swift, it is not more than a mile in circuit, composed of pyramidal formed rocks, the tops of some of them dry at low water; from their formation, verging to sharp points, the breaking of the sea is not perceivable from the topping of a common sea, and quite steep, having 10 fathoms a ship's length from the rocks. As this reef is not laid down in any charts that I have seen, I have called it Ontario's reef. The following bearings were taken from the wreck of the ship Ontario: S. W. point of Quion Island, and N. E. end of ditto, just shut in with the W. end of Souroutow, the E. end of Souroutow open 1/2 of a point, with the W. end of Carimata; the E. end point of Souroutow at N. N. E. distant 19 or 20 miles. No other land in sight—the computed lat. 1:50 south."
We learn that President Moxey is to deliver the Oration, on the Fourth of July, in the Benevolent Congregational Meeting-House.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to his friend in New-York, dated April 4.
Sixteen hundred pounds have been voted by the merchants at Lloyd's (exclusive of the 500 guineas before subscribed) to purchase a side-board of plate, as a present to Capt. Truxton, for his gallant conduct in the engagement with the Insurgents.
A letter received at Boston from Lisbon says, "A French fleet of 19 sail has appeared off Cadiz, supposed to join the Spaniards. The English endeavoured to bring them to battle for 2 days, but without effect; the boats from 6 sail were off Lisbon to-day, on their way to join the English fleet; there are also 16 sail in pursuit of them, who went first to Ireland, but there received accounts of their going towards the Straights."
THE VISITATION of the SCHOOLS will commence at the Brick School-House, on Monday next, precisely at 9 o'clock, A. M.
MARRIED.
On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Hitchcock, Mr. Allen Gladding, to Miss Charlotte Carpenter, daughter of Mr. Oliver Carpenter.
DIED.
On Monday morning last, Ex. Mr. Robert Gibbs Tillinghast, son of Col. Daniel Tillinghast, of Uxbridge, formerly of this town. The circumstances of this gentleman's sudden exit are peculiarly distressing: On the morning of his decease he went into his distillery on business, where one of the vats being but slightly covered, he unfortunately slipped in, and it is supposed must have instantly perished. Mr. Tillinghast was a worthy, industrious member of society, and, as such, universally esteemed.
"In the late death of Mrs. Martha Reilly, wife of Mr. Terence Reilly, mankind have lost a friend who pitted all their complaints. She was possessed of such a serene and placid temper of mind, as rendered her agreeable to all her acquaintance, and made her particularly beloved by her friends. Her last illness was long and distressing, which she bore with uncommon patience, always fortifying her mind with this consideration, that we are all on the side of the grave in a state of perpetual change, subject to sickness, pain and death; and when the hour of dissolution was come, she met Death, the last enemy of man, with the greatest fortitude and composure of mind, firmly believing in a glorious immortality."
Port of Providence.
ENTERED.
Schooner Zeruah, Remington, Norfolk; sloop Friendship, Godfrey, New-York; Schooner Nancy, Lawson, Georgetown.
CLEARED.
Schooner Jennifer, Greeman, Turks-Island; sloop Caroline, Fuller, Buenos Ayres; sloop Sally, Crandall, New-York; sloop Rebecca, Hicks, Warren; sloop Romeo, Heath, Newport.
A Schooner arrived at Boston the 17th inst. from Lisbon, 34 days. The ship Susan, of this port, was to sail a few days after her.
The Schooner Polly, of this port, from Barbados for Wilmington, was taken on the first glt. by a French frigate from Cape-Francois, bound for France. Four tail of Americans soon after hove in sight, one of which the Frenchmen mistook for a ship of war, and did not think it prudent to shift the crew of the Polly immediately. While employed in capturing a ship and a brig, the Polly and two others escaped.
ATTENTION!
THE Independent Company of Cadets are notified to appear at the Court-House on Monday next, at half past 4 o'clock, P. M. equipped. By order of Col. Burrill. CALEB BOWERS, Ord. Sergt.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
The U. S. brig Pickering, Capt. Preble, has arrived at New-York.
A New-York paper says, Capt. Preble, being promoted, Lt. Hillier takes command of the Pickering. The Pickering is the first U. S. vessel, under the existing establishment, which has entered N. York harbour. She was welcomed with a federal salute from Fort Jay, and three huzzas from a large collection of the inhabitants of the city.
Insurance has risen five per cent. in consequence of the return of American cruizers from the West-India Sea.
The Ganges, Norfolk, Baltimore, Eagle and Richmond, are cruising off Guadalupe. The Montezuma, Portsmouth, Merrimack, and many others are on their way to the West-Indies. The rate of insurance does not appear justified by any extraordinary exposure of property at present.
The Herald, Capt. Ruffel, anchored at Charleston the 9th instant from Philadelphia.
The John Adams frigate, was safely launched at Charleston the 5th instant.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
May 29, 1799.
THE proprietors of Certificates issued for Subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the fifth installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the Subscription Certificates.—No Certificates of Funded Stock, will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars.
Such Subscription Certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked, so as to denote that a moiety of the Stock has been issued.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
Elisha Dyer
HAS FOR SALE,
First quality Tobacco, in hogheads Tar, Pitch, Turpentine and Resin, per quantity or barrel Four hogheads of Codfish A few barrels of mels Pork North-Carolina Floor Plank Merchantable Boards, season'd Shingles, Laths, Grindstones With a large Supply of English, India and Scotch
G O O D S,
At retail, remarkably low—Fresh, Good, and Fashionable. June 26.
For Charleston or Georgetown, (South-Carolina)
THE Schooner NANCY, JOHN LAWSON, Master; to sail on the first of July. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, at JOHN INNES CLARK's wharf, or at said CLARK's store.
Wanted to freight, for the West-Indies, a Vessel of about 70 or 80 tons, of an easy draft of water. Apply as above. June 26.
Fresh Fancy GOODS.
Just received from New-York and Boston, by the latest importations, and now opening for Sale, by DAVID VINTON,
At the corner Store, No. 5, Market-Square, A Large and extensive assortment of gold, silver, plated, stone, gilt, jewellery and cutlery Wares, of the newest fashions.
Among which are, As complete and elegant an assortment of Penknives, and silver bladed Fruit ditto, and high finished steel Scissors, as was ever offered for sale at any store in this town; a large variety of white and green Spectacles; sportsmen's Knives and patent Knives and Forks; Stationary of almost every kind; Perfumery, Pomatum, French and English, of various scents, in pots and rolls, per dozen; a violet and plain Hair-Powder, per do. hair and down Puffs, per do. a beautiful variety of Dressing Boxes; large green Sun Fans; per dozen or single, very cheap; 400 soldiers' Feathers, plain black, red and white, black tipped with red, and white tipped with black; a few elegant Tea-Pans; plated Cream-Pots; Candlesticks; Snuffers and Trays; excellent dried Citron; Spices, Olives, Capers, and fine Groceries of every kind.
In addition to his usual variety, he has likewise just opened an invoice of 1200 different kinds of Children's Toys, of every price, consisting of Drums, Quits, Swords, Pibels, Cannon, Horses, Coaches, Chaises, Waggons and Carts, of various sizes; Soldiers and Horsemen's Hand Organs; Violins; Flutes and Fifes; elegant Dolls, full dressed, with glass eyes, in girls' and boys' habits; black Dolls, boys and girls; house Furniture; Tea-Urn; complete Tea Sets; small Books for children per dozen, &c. &c. &c.
NEW MUSIC.
100 different pieces, and Songs for the Piano Forte, Guitar, Violin and Flute, and shall constantly receive additions of the newest and most fashionable Music, in England and America; a catalogue of which will be given gratis.
As the articles in his line are so numerous, it would be laborious to particularize them in a newspaper; he therefore solicits his friends and customers to call and see for themselves, for he assures them (as usual) no charges making for looking. June 26.
Joseph W. Larchar
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has lately taken the shop opposite Mr. Nicholas Brown's, where he carries on the TAILORING BUSINESS. Those who wish to employ him may depend on his utmost endeavours to please. He returns thanks to his customers for past favours, and solicits a continuance of them. Said Larchar is in want of a Journeyman, and a Lad of 14 or 15 years of age, at the above business. June 26.
Taunton and Providence STAGE.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs the Public, that he intends running a Stage Coach between Taunton and Providence the ensuing summer. He flatters himself with the hope that he shall receive such encouragement in this his undertaking, as that he may be enabled to pursue it, with advantage to the public, as well as some degree of profit to himself.
The Stage will leave Taunton every Wednesday morning, arrive at Providence about noon, and return to Taunton the same day. ABNER TURNER. Taunton, June 21.