The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1799-07-03 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. 27. ]
WEDNESDAY, July 3, 1799.
[ Vol. I. ]
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 instalment, 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 instalments, 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 mess Pork North-Carolina Floor Plank Merchandise Boards, seasoned Shingles, Laths, Grindstones With a large Supply of English, India and Scotch GOODS, 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 office.
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.
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 22.
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, in company with the Widow ELIZA GIBBS, under the firm of
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, Miniature Cases, Fancy Jewellery, Table Spoons, Desert Tea, Salt and Mustard ditto, Gold and Silver Watch-Chains, Keys and Seals, &c. The Plating business carried on in all its branches. Umbrellas repaired and covered in the best manner.
N.B. Cash given for old Gold, Silver & Brass. 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. May 22.
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:
Botanic Garden; Sir Geo. Staunton's History of the Embassy from the King of Great-Britain to the Emperor of China; Galatea, a Pastoral Romance; Peter the Long; The Midnight Bell; Castle of St. Donats; More Ghosts; The New Monk; Animated Skeleton; Count Richard; Bungay Castle; The Knights; Wieland; Author Mervin; Vanello Gonzales; Rose Cecil; Solemn Injunctions; Phantom of the Castle; Romance of the Cavern, &c. &c.
ALSO—
Steuben's Military Exercise, with Plates—a most pleasing work; the theory of which affords a principal source of amusement to the most polished nations in Europe.
BOOKS and STATIONARY selling at the lowest prices. School Books of every kind, by the dozen or single.
Real Spanish SEGARS, by the box, 9 dollars per thousand; of a quite superior quality, and most delicious flavour. June 19.
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, suitable for the season.
AMONG WHICH ARE,
A GREAT variety of fancy plaid Mourning, Chintzes and Calicoes, purple and red Furniture do. tambour'd, lappet, black, book, jaconet and striped Muslins, Muslinets and Dimities.—An elegant assortment of Shawls, Pocketch Handkerchiefs; Printed cotton do. Ladies' and Gentlemen's long and short silk Gloves; coloured lute strings; black and coloured dress Satins; Gentlemen's best twilled do. 2, 3 & 4 quarter black Mode; Black and white Laces and Edgings of the newest patterns; Egyptian clouded and Crocodile Ribbons; Elegant and common Fans; Black Tiffany; Black, white and green Gauzes; Black and fancy Plumes; Striped Ginghams; Striped silk and plain Nankeenets; Fustians and Jeans; Best twilled Velvet; Fancy black and coloured Kersemeres; Superfine blue, brown and mixed Broad Cloths, with suitable Trimmings; Plain black Russells; Coloured and striped do. Moreens and Durants of various colours; Irish Linens; Diaper Table Cloths; Checks; brown Holland; 3 3/4 and 4 lb Pins, by the bundle; Ladies' Hats and Bonnets; Gentlemen's Bell and Yeoman Crown'd Hats; Children's do; Ladies' and children's Hose; Gentlemen's plain ribb'd and fancy do. Ladies' and Children's Morocco Shoes; Oil Cloths; Ingrain and common Scotch & English Carpeting and Carpets; Stair Carpeting; Tumblers, Decanters and Wine-Glasses, by the dozen or single straw; Large and small mahogany and gilt framed Looking Glasses; Dressing do. A new assortment of Paper-Hangings, with fashionable borders, and a variety of other articles too numerous to mention.
Said Pitman has to let, a BAKE-HOUSE, with a convenient tenement, suitable for a family. June 12. (6w.)
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, Received by the last arrivals at New-York and Boston.
ALSO—
A complete assortment of Dark, light ground and striped Patches—English and India Satins—Modes—Mourning Chintzes and Crapes—Tambour Muslins and Lappets—Low priced Muslinets—Dimities—Lustrings Ladies' Silk for Bonnets, of the newest taste—Black Silk and Kid Gloves—A fashionable assortment of Laces—Nelson Ribbons of the newest taste—Mouselin Handkerchiefs of the best kinds—Ladies Shawls—Durants—Moreens—Russel, Morocco and Florentine Shoes—London Pewter—Brams Kettles—Looking Glasses—China and Delf Ware.
ALSO,
A large assortment of other Goods too numerous to mention; all which are to be sold very low for cash.
New and old customers are invited to call and see for themselves.
N.B. A new supply of Goods will be received weekly. June 19. (6w.)
To be Let,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
THE lower story of a NEW STORE, calculated for either the wholesale or retail business—near the west end of the great bridge, and in point of situation, inferior to none in town. One of the other stories will also be let to any person wanting a room for a writing or other office. Enquire of THOMAS JONES;
Who has for Sale,
A quantity of Beef and Pork in the best order Hog's Lard in firkins 20 or 30 barrels of good Cider Salt-Petre'd Hams 3 3/4, 4 3/4 and 5 lb. Pins, by the pack or dozen Powder in casks Shot assorted, per bag Fresh Hyson, Souchong, Gunpowder and Bohea Teas Raisins and Ginger, per cask And a great assortment of the best Liquors, wholesale and retail. June 19.
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, of the growth and manufacture of Great-Britain, are most strictly prohibited in his Majesty's dominions, has thought proper to give this public information, in order that merchants and others, trading from the United States to any of said dominions, may be particularly careful in having the property so shipped, certified under oath, as being of the growth and manufacture of a neutral and friendly power; otherwise they will involve themselves in difficulties, and subject their property to confiscation.
And whereas his Catholic Majesty's Consul General, agreeable to the instructions he has received, is held answerable for any illicit importation effected under cover of such a certificate, he will be scrupulously cautious in certifying only to such goods as shall appear to be of the description aforesaid.
N.B. It is to be understood that each Consul and Vice Consul are held answerable as above.
Philadelphia, Nov. 19, 1799.
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. He is about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, has dark hair, hazel eyes, is slender built, of a light complexion, and about 28 years of age. Had on, when he went away, a short blue coat, and a pair of thick light-coloured pantaloons. Whoever will apprehend said Runaway, so that he may be returned to the State's gaol, in Providence, shall receive TWENTY DOLLARS reward, by JOSHUA LINDLEY, keeper of the gaol.
A true copy,
N. KNIGHT, Sheriff.
Prov. June 18.
For SALE, by
Abbott and Ingals,
At their Tan-Yard in North-Providence, FOUR thousand dried HIDES, in excellent order, very reasonable for cash or short credit.
They want to purchase,
OAK BARK,
For which the highest price in cash will be given. May 29. (t. f.)
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, of Philadelphia inspection, for Sale, by GREENE and BARKER. June 19.
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, containing one half of an acre, with a small convenient house thereon, together with a barn, &c. It has an excellent well of water, and a variety of choice fruit trees. It is situated near Scott's Pond, five miles from Providence, on the great Worcester road.
ALSO,
A Wood-Lot, near Pawtucket, containing 1 1/2 acres. Conditions of sale will be made known at the time and place aforesaid.
ZEBEDEE ARNOLD.
Smithfield, June 18.
Late Foreign News.
Received at Halifax by the May Packet, in 27 days from Falmouth.
OF GENERAL SUWARROW.
LONDON, May 10.
WEDNESDAY arrived the mail from Hamburg, by which we find that the imperial combined armies continue to advance with vigour, and give no respite to the enemy, whom they have thrown into disorder. It is stated, in letters from Verona of the 18th, that they entered Brescia on the 17th, though the Gazette of Tuesday says, that the army was only to march for this purpose on the 19th. It is probable, however, that they would occupy this place without much opposition. Miranda is likewise said to be in the hands of the confederates, and their patrols stretch from thence as far as Pizzigithone. It is confidently asserted, that the head quarters of the French had been removed from Lodi to Milan; and that in consequence of the alarm, the Executive Directory and two Councils of the Cisalpine Republic had withdrawn to Turin.
The main body of the imperialists, under Suwarrow, was to endeavour to bring the French to a general engagement on the 24th or 25th, and, if successful, they expected to be masters of all Lombardy. The republicans must now fight not only for victory, but for life; for it is stated that the Russians give no quarter. The French army, however, has received considerable reinforcements, and has recovered confidence since the appointment of Moreau.
The inactivity which has prevailed for some days is owing to the late indisposition of the Archduke; but since he has happily recovered, some enterprize may be attempted worthy of the energy of his character.
OF BUONAPARTE.
While the arms of the Republic have encountered disaster in Europe, success appears to have followed the standard of Buonaparte. The Vienna Court Gazette states, that he had penetrated into Syria, and defeated part of the forces of the Pacha, who was employed to conduct the war against him. The accounts from Constantinople of the 3d inst. state, that the Pacha of Acre is afraid to venture from his capital; and that the French are in possession of almost all Syria.
Of the BREST FLEET.
Of the Brest or British fleets no satisfactory accounts had reached town when our paper went to press. A squadron failed from Plymouth on Monday, consisting of the Queen Charlotte, of 110 guns, four other ships of the line, and two frigates, laid to be to reinforce either Lord Bridport or Lord St. Vincent, as occasion may require.
Lord Bridport was off Cape Clear on Friday last, at which time the French fleet had not made their appearance.
It is reported that there are 30 sail of transports with the Brest fleet. The general opinion at Brest is, that the destination is Ireland, and that in a certain latitude the fleet will separate into three divisions. They expect that one may be intercepted, which shall sufficiently employ Lord Bridport, to enable the others to land the troops, of which every ship is full.
Various reports were yesterday in circulation respecting the Brest fleet; but we can assure the public that nothing is ascertained respecting its destination; and under the ignorance which too unfortunately prevails of its force, and the nature of its embarkation, it is at best but a daring conjecture to assign to it any precise object whatever. To give an implicit confidence to the French journals, which with a pardonable artifice might be directed to mislead us, would be the height of imprudence and credulity. There are some persons, for whose opinion we entertain considerable respect, who are inclined to consider Ireland as rendered invulnerable by the wisdom and energy of the measures which have been adopted there by government, and the fleets appropriated to the defence of its coasts. To others, the position of our naval force, and the superiority of our naval character, seem to render it incredible that the Republic should expose her squadrons in the Mediterranean. There is but one quarter of the world where France, by a sudden and unexpected superiority, could hope any favourable result from a conflict with the British arms.
That the expedition must be destined for India; that it is only a part and continuation of their original plan of ravaging the Peninsula, and inflicting a mortal wound upon her great enemy in that great arm of her empire. After driving Admiral Ranier with his unequal force from the Straights of Babelmandel, the French armament would communicate with Tippoo Sultan by the easy capture of Mangalore, and extend its arms to Buonaparte, through the Red Sea at Suez.
After the sacrifices the Republic has already made to this idol of her ambition, there is no oblation too precious to be offered. Upon

the altar where De Bruyes was immolated, Bruix cannot be so dear a victim; nor can Kilmaine be more sacred than Buonaparte. It is a delicate chance, but they have no other. It is a game of double or quits, but they have no alternative. Besides, the British fleet will revenge or share the fate of its Siter, and the forces save or perish with the army of Egypt.
We have stated this opinion with all the candour and force we are able, in order to submit it fairly to the judgment of the public. For our own part, we confess our scepticism. It is in vain that we are referred to the gigantic projects and extraordinary character of the councils of the Republic. We have heard in theology of belief because the point is impossible, and we think we have sometimes discovered in politics a tendency to believe, because a thing is incredible.
When the advice from Lord Bridport reached the Marquis Cornwallis, a report was circulated in Dublin that the two fleets were in sight. This appears, however, to have had no foundation in truth.
French dispatches which have some relation to the object the enemy has in view, have been taken on board a small vessel from Brest, which has been carried into Plymouth.
They were immediately forwarded by the Black Hole lugger to Lord Bridport. The nature of their contents has not transpired, so that the public are still left in the same uncertainty respecting the destination of the enemy.
Extract of a letter from Cook, dated May 4.
A lugger arrived at the Cove this morning with dispatches from Lord Bridport, for Admiral Kingmills; the contents of which are laid to be of the utmost importance; this lugger left the grand fleet off Cape Clear, in the most anxious expectation of falling in with the French.
A French lugger has been taken by Lord Bridport, with dispatches for the traitors of this country; these completely develop the whole plan of the intended invasion, and contain the names of all those active citizens who were to have assisted in giving up their country to republican plunder.
May 11.
The Congress at Philadelphia was formally dissolved on the 23d of April. The French ministers wished to prolong the negotiation at Strasburgh; but that proposition had not been acceded to.
Letters from Madrid state the capture by an English frigate, of the Spanish packet boat, the Golondrina, near Corunna, valued at 500,000 piastres.
It is reported that the Duke of Kent is likely to resume his command at Halifax.
His royal highness the Duke of Kent, it is said, is shortly to be appointed governor of Canada, and commander in chief of his majesty's forces in that quarter, with the local rank of captain general.
Yesterday, in the House of Lords, their royal highnesses the Dukes of Kent and Cumberland, took the oaths and their seats.
LORD BRIDPORT'S FLEET.
Table with 3 columns: Ship, Guns, Commanders. Includes entries for Royal George, Prince, Neptune, St. George, Glory, Caesar, Le Pompee, Ajax, L'Impetueux, Achilles, Dragon, Renown, Superb, Magnificent, Ruffel, Mars.
Table with 3 columns: Ship, Guns, Commanders. Includes entries for The Venerable, Atlas, Formidable, Ramillies, Robust, Saturn, Canada, Triumph, Defiance, Bellona, Royal Sovereign, Queen Charlotte, Captain, Repulse.
PARIS, May 2. ADMIRAL BRUIX'S SQUADRON.
The Brest Squadron set sail the 7th Floreal (April 26.) It is commanded by Bruix, minister of marine, but its destination is a mystery, which we cannot even conjecture. The English appeared on the 8th, the day after its departure, but with only 13 sail. They remained till the 9th. We have, therefore, considerably the start of them.
The sailing of our fleet from Brest is a great event. All eyes are at this moment directed towards them. The state of the ships of the line and frigates which compose it, has just been published, with the names of those who command. This list will inspire the friends of glory with confidence. It is as follows:
Table with 3 columns: Ship, Guns, Commanders. Includes entries for L'Ocean, Le Republicain, Le Terrible, L'Invincible, L'Indomptable, Le Formidable, La Zele, La Constitution, Le Cifalin, Le Watguay, Le Betuwe, Le Gaulois, Le Mont Blanc, Le Redoutable, Le Jemmappes, Le Duquesne, Le Tourville, Le J. J. Rousseau, Le Dix Brumaire, Le Jean Bart, La Revolution, La Convention, Le Tyrannicide, Le Confeur, La Tourgue, Premier Commandant, Deuxieme, Troisième, Chef de l'Etat Major, Adjudant-General, Le Ministre, Moré, capitaine de frégate.
Names of the frigates. La Vengeance, la Corneille (yet at Nantes) la Romaine, la Creole, la Fidele, la Precieuse, la Semillante, la Charente, la Fraternite, la Concorde, la Bravoure. It is said that this squadron has on board 14000 men, to be landed (de débarquement) - and that they are commanded by Genl. Kilmaine.
LONDON, May 6. Melmoth, the translator of Pliny's letters, author of the life of Cicero, and of the letters which passed under the name of Suetonius, with many other literary productions, died on Thursday last at Bath, in his 84th year. The thieves who robbed the National Bank in Pennsylvania, carried off a large number of the Notes of that Bank. The National Bank at Paris is safe from this danger at least: thieves would not give themselves the trouble to carry off its notes.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3.
The following is the order of procession and arrangement, to be observed at the celebration of American Independence, TO-MORROW, the fourth of July.
1. Light Dragoons, Col. Smith, in front. 2. Volunteers, Col. Howell. 3. Cadets, Col. Burrill. 4. Light Company, Capt. Onibee. 5. Artillery, Col. Fisher. 6. Citizens, Strangers, &c. 7. Militia Officers, regimental and general. 8. Officers of the American army and navy. 9. Members of the Cincinnati. 10. Town-Council and their Clerks. 11. Justices of the State Courts, and Attorneys. 12. District Judges, Marshal and Attorney. 13. Marine Society. 14. Members of the State Legislature. 15. Secretary of the State, and Attorney-General. 16. Members of Congress, 17. Officers of College. 18. Corporation of College. 19. Clergy and Orator for the day. 20. His Excellency the Governor and Suite, attended by the Sheriff of the county of Providence.
Col. Christopher Olney is appointed to superintend the forming of the procession. The troops, &c. are to assemble at the great bridge, at 11 o'clock, A. M. where they are to form, and march off precisely at half past 11, proceed up Westminster-street, through Union-street, down Broad-street and Weybosset-street, to the bridge - up town through the main street, up President-street, down Benefit-street to the first Congregational meeting-house. After the Oration, they are to form in the same manner, proceed down Benefit-street, down Power's lane, up the main street to Market-square, form on the bridge, and dismiss.
Extract of a letter from one of the owners of the schooner Nancy, Capt. Jackson, of this port, dated Baltimore, June 24.
By Capt. William Hurst, of the brig William, who arrived here last evening from London, I have received a truly melancholy account of our schooner Nancy, Capt. Jackson, which is related to me as follows by Capt. Hurst: That on the 13th inst. in the Gulf-Stream, saw a sail in distress, which he bore up for, and when near her, saw a man on deck, who gave him to understand that he must keep to windward, which he did; he then got his boat out, went on board the schooner, and found that Capt. Jackson was the only living person on board, and he in a very feeble state: That Capt. Jackson informed him he buried his mate [Mr. Welcome Allen, of Cumberland, son to the late Capt. Nehemiah Allen] a few days after leaving St. Thomas; and that the remaining three hands [James Scott, Henry Arnold and Samuel Daily] had then lain below, dead, three days, he being unable to bury them: That he took Capt. Jackson on board his own vessel, and gave him all the assistance in his power, which I am happy to learn proved successful, and restored him to a good state of health: That a Capt. Simpson, who was a passenger on board the William, and two sailors, went on board the schooner, buried the dead, made some sail, and kept in company with the brig until Thursday the 20th of June: That in lat. 39: 32, long. 74, Capt. Jackson having gone on board the schooner, Capt. H. left him following after the brig, with a fair wind, for this bay. - We now momentarily expect Capt. Jackson, as there is a signal up for a schooner below.
F I R E S.
A very destructive fire has happened in the city of Philadelphia. It broke out on the evening of the 21st ult. in a house near the corner of Callowhill and Second-streets, and could not be got under till 12 dwelling-houses had been entirely consumed.
The city of Baltimore has likewise again experienced considerable devastation by fire. 6 or 8 dwelling-houses, and other buildings, have been consumed. It commenced in a work-shop occupied by a Mr. Guy, dyer, in Fifth-street, near the German Lutheran Church.
PROSPECT OF AN INDIAN WAR.
It appears by the western papers that apprehensions are entertained of an Indian war; information having been received at Lexington (Kentucky) advising that the Indians were embodying and holding councils, and, from every appearance, meditated a stroke against some part of the frontiers of the United States.
An arrival at New-York, from St. Domingo, states, that Touffaint and Rigaud had come to an open rupture - that Touffaint was at the Cape, with a large army, prepared to enforce obedience to his decrees, and that Rigaud (who was much opposed to Touffaint's system of a free intercourse with the English and Americans) was at Aux-Cayes, with a considerable force. Several severe encounters are said to have taken place between them.
From the N. Y. Mercantile Advertiser of June 26. The brig Rebecca, arrived here yesterday, left London on the 3d of May, Gravesend on the 7th, and the Downs on the 12th. Our London advices are to the 9th of May, inclusive.
No accounts had been received in London the 9th of May respecting the Brest fleet, and various were the conjectures as to its destination. From Kilmaine being the commander, it was supposed to be destined for Ireland; and the British fleet under Lord Bridport was in quest of it.
The Roman Pontiff, after experiencing one of those severe reverses of fortune which the present revolutionary times have rendered common, died in the citadel of Turin, in the mountains of Dauphine, the latter end of April, a victim to grief, fatigue, and the infirmities of age.
General Suwarrows has issued a manifesto, wherein he declares, that he means not to give and wishes not to receive quarter.
The various accounts which have been received of the restoration of the money captured in the ship Pigou, are totally false: the crew of that ship, with the exception of the surgeon and second mate, are confined in jail, and treated with the utmost barbarity. [G.U.S. paper.]
The following curious advertisement appeared in a late Salem paper.
WANTED, two or three idle young fellows, to sit upon the counter of a dry goods store, to tell custom.
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN ARTICLES, By late arrivals at New-York.
LONDON, May 11.
Yesterday information was received at Lloyd's Coffee-House, that the French fleet had been seen by a Dane, steering directly towards the coast of Spain, and that he had the day before passed through a squadron of SIX SPANISH MEN OF WAR, cruising off Ferrol, as if WAITING to be JOINED by the FRENCH FLEET. This intelligence was in part confirmed by one of our own frigates, which reconnoitred the Spanish ships, but the Admiralty have no regular advice of the fact. It was however very generally credited, and gave a strong countenance to the supposition that the combined fleet is bound for the Mediterranean, in hopes again to possess the dominion of that sea.
The intelligence of the Brest fleet being at sea, and the supposition that it may be destined for Ireland, has excited considerable agitation in Dublin. All the departments of government have been put in motion by the news. Every measure of military preparation has been taken as if the enemy were actually landed, and the vigilance of the administration, it is said, is adopting every precaution against the co-operation of the disaffected by the new arrivals. Two regiments of English Militia, which were on their return to this country, have been disembarked, and the troops are kept on the alert. It is supposed that if the enemy really entertain any designs of invasion, the North is the point against which the attack is meditated, and to this quarter the attention of government is directed. It is said that symptoms have been discovered which indicated an expectation on the part of the Rebels that something would be attempted by the enemy in their favour. It is not improbable, however, that many of those suspicions are the effect of immediate anxiety and alarm.
Marquis Cornwallis is determined to be prepared against every event.
PHILADELPHIA, June 19.
A letter from Alicante says, "The proceeds of a cargo of fish were lately stopped here, under pretence that a discovery was made that the fish were English caught." Through the exertions of the American minister at Madrid, however, the property was released.
We are happy in observing, that the works for the introduction of water into the city are rapidly progressing under the superintendence of Mr. Latrobe. Yesterday the workmen began laying the pipes at the foot of Chestnut-street.
The Rosenau, Capt. Pinnock, has arrived at Baltimore, in 14 days from Cape-Francois, with dispatches for the Executive of the United States, and about 40 prisoners.
NEW-YORK, June 26.
By intelligence from Hamburg, as late as April 16th, it appears that Suwarrows and the Russian vanguard arrived at Verona April 13. The remainder of the army were following with the utmost expedition; that the Austrian armies were advancing through the passes of the Alps, and that many conflicts and skirmishes, obstinate but undecided, had taken place in the Mantuan and Veronese districts. Jourdan and Bernadotte have been superseded by Massena, in the command of the armies of Switzerland and the Danube; the Directory have confided in the new general more than ordinary powers. The issue of the war on that side may be influenced by this change.
Nothing of importance occurs respecting the state of the north. Some rumours of the interference of Prussia to accomplish a pacification, is of chief moment, but nothing conclusive is yet done.
The Austrian successes have, of course, occasioned many promotions by the Emperor. On the 17th April, the Duke of Tuscany arrived, an exile from his principality at Verona.
The Kings of Naples and Sardinia, the Pope, the Stadholder and the Teutonic Archduke, form an extraordinary catalogue of dethroned and fugitive potentates. The ancient aristocracies of Venice, Genoa and Switzerland are at an end. The sceptre of the Mamalukes is broken. Such have been the events of the war, but the tide has probably attained the flood, and the two or three next years will exhibit it returning to its ancient level. The French will gradually be driven within their ancient limits. Rome, Naples, Turin, Florence and the Hague will be restored by their ancient masters. The Turks, afflicted by the plague, will be too strong for the conquerors of Egypt, and the French, by first extinguishing the Mamalukes, and then resigning their possession to the Turks, will restore to the successors of Selim the power in Egypt which has long been merely nominal.
Thus vibrates the balance, and though thousands perish at every tumbling of the beam, it will at length subside into its ancient counterpoise; ambition is the wind that flutters it, but as long as there is no essential change in the weights, the equilibrium must be finally restored. Our readers may smile at this prophetic effusion, and indeed, to speculate upon the future is an idle task; but one must sometimes indulge in conjecture, and these conjectures, though distant from certainty, are not unpleasing.
BOSTON, June 29.
The Agnes, Capt. Bacon, arrived at Philadelphia, confirms the account of the French fleet having been seen going into the Mediterranean the 12th of May.
The following was received in the mail of last evening, from the Philadelphia Gazette of Saturday last:
FROM LISBON.
"Arrived this morning, Schooner Agnes, Capt. Bacon, in 35 days from Lisbon. By Capt. B. we learn that the Brest fleet had eluded the vigilance of the English squadrons, and about the 12th of May passed the Straights in their course up the Mediterranean. Lord St. Vincent, apprized of this, had dispatched an express to England, in order to obtain a reinforcement, intending immediately to pursue the enemy. This intelligence Capt. B. received from a British frigate, by which he was boarded a few days after leaving Lisbon. The French fleet was supposed to amount to 27 sail, most of which are ships of the line; and it was thought were destined for the relief of Buonaparte in Egypt."
We have a letter from Philadelphia of Sunday last, which mentions the above as intelligence which may be relied on.
Gen. La Fayette is expected to arrive in this country in the course of the present month.
At a meeting of the GLOUCESTER UNION SOCIETY, held at Benefit School-House, on Monday the 27th of May last, being their anniversary, the following members were elected to the office annexed to their names for the year ensuing, viz. Mr. William Tourleison, President; Col. Elijah Armstrong, Vice-President; Mr. Solomon Owen, Treasurer; Mr. Ebenezer Felch, Secretary; Rev. Stephen Place, Chaplain; Mr. Elias Williams, and Mr. Daniel Owen, jun. Wardens; Capt. Asa Ballou, Capt. Oliver Owen, and Dr. George W. Arnold, Committee of Correspondence.
From Benefit School-House, a procession was formed to the Meeting-House at Chepachet, where a very fitting discourse was delivered by the Rev. Stephen Place. - The procession then proceeded to Owen's tavern to dine, and after dinner the following toasts were drank:
1. The United States of America. 2. President Adams. 3. Vice-President Jefferson - may his character never bear suspicion. 4. The Congress. 5. Lieutenant-General Washington. 6. The American navy - may every officer become a Trustee, and every ship a Constellation. 7. The American army. 8. The Governor and Company of Rhode-Island. 9. Union Society - may every succeeding year strengthen our friendship, and increase our prosperity. 10. The fair daughters of Columbia. 11. May temptations never conquer virtue. 12. Friendship - may its blossoms never be nipp'd in the bud. 13. Our country - may it continue to be the land of liberty to the end of the world. 14. Our character - may the regard we have for them deter us from injuring others. 15. The orator of the day. 16. The day - may the evening's diversion bear the morning's reflection.
Notice!
ONE of the conditions in the original proposals for publishing this paper, was that the first half year's payment should be made in advance. Those who have not complied with this condition, are earnestly requested to attend to it speedily. July 3.
NAVAL.
The United States have now 10 stout frigates afloat, from 32 to 44 guns; besides about 30 vessels of war, of from 10 to 24 guns each.
It is said that recruiting officers are directed to engage only native Americans.
Henry J. Knox is appointed a lieutenant in the navy of the United States.
The Chesapeake, of 20 guns, built for government by subscription, was lately launched at Baltimore.
REMOBOTH, June 28, 1799.
On Monday last the festival of St. John the Baptist was celebrated at the Congregational meeting-house in the westerly part of the town. A well adapted and theological discourse was delivered by the Rev. Mr. PITMAN, of Providence, from Rom. xii. 9. "Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good." - A pertinent and elegant Oration was then pronounced by Brother JAMES ELLIS, wherein it was clearly shown, that Masonry is of divine origin, and that the object is the increase of human happiness. The members of the Eastern Star Lodge generally attended, and were happy in the company of a number of visiting Brethren from neighbouring lodges. A large and respectable concourse of people assembled on the occasion, and their attention and good conduct were highly gratifying to the Fraternity. Vocal and instrumental music were interspersed through the exercises, which added grace and animation to the whole. After the exercises were concluded, the Brethren in due form, together with the Clergy, returned to Mr. Carpenter's Hall, from whence they had proceeded, and partook of an elegant entertainment; the table was set in ample form, and plentifully furnished.
We are happy in being able to add, that good order and decorum were strictly observed through the whole; that after having spent a reasonable time in social glee, the business of the day was finished; the Brethren separated in love and harmony, retiring in open day to their respective homes, not giving occasion even for the tongue of slander to lift an accusation.
On Saturday evening last, a Store belonging to Mr. James Whipple, of North-Providence, about 20 feet from his dwelling house, was struck by lightning, and set on fire. The neighbours assembled, and with some difficulty extinguished it, after the roof had been burnt nearly to a coal. Mr. Whipple was stunned by the stroke and the rest of the family received a considerable shock.
Died.
At his seat in Virginia, on the 4th ult. the Hon. PATRICK HENRY, Esq; one of the lately appointed Commissioners for treating with the French Republic.
Port of Providence.
ENTERED.
Sloop Exchange, Pettis, New-York; brig Harriet, Rhoden, do. sloop Sally, Pearce, Bristol; brig Charlotte, Cooke, St. Thomas; sloop Rover, Stubbs, Philadelphia; sloop Romeo, Heath, Newport.
CLEARED.
Sloop Juno, Trowbridge, New-York; sloop Polly, Kelly, Boston; sloop Liberty, Bliss, do. schooner Savannah, Clark, Philadelphia; sloop Rebecca, Hicks, Warren; sloop Cordelia, Anthony, New-York; schooner Nancy, Larsson, Georgetown; sloop Comet, Smith, Norfolk.
A Quarterly Meeting of the Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, will be held at the State-House on Monday evening the 8th inst. July 3.
FOR SALE, BY John Innes Clark, ONE hundred Casks of NEW RICE, and thirty barrels of PITCH. July 3.
Fashionable GOODS.
Just received from New-York, and now opened ready for Sale, by Caleb Bowers,
At his Cash Store, No. 1, Cheapside, AN extensive Assortment of ENGLISH GOODS, of the latest Fashions, by Wholesale or Retail, at a small advance, for Cash. -ALSO-
A beautiful Assortment of INDIA LUTESTRINGS. July 3.
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. 7, 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 knives, 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 pistols; Knives and Forks; Stationary of almost every kind; Perfumery, Pomatum, French and English, of various forms, in pots and rolls, per dozen; 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-Urn; 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 1400 different kinds of Children's Toys of every price, consisting of Drums, Guns, Swords, Pistols, Cannon, Horses, Carriages, Chaises, Waggons and Carts, of various sizes; Soldiers and Horsemen, 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) he charges nothing for looking. June 26.
STRAYED away from the subscriber, about the 12th of June last, a light red COW, thin of flesh, with the ends of her horns sawed off and holes bored through them; she is about 11 or 12 years old. Whoever will return said Cow to the subscriber, or give him notice of her, so that he may recover her again, shall be handsomely rewarded. BETA BULLEN, opposite Mr. Wilson's Meeting House. July 3.