Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1805-11-14 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
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Elizabeth Tillinghast,
No. 119—Thames-Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, and her friends in particular, that she intends to follow the same line of business of her late deceased husband, in the pleasing hope, that with the aid of a sympathizing and generous public, she shall be enabled to support and educate her numerous family of young children. This important duty, since the death of a beloved husband, having devolved upon her, she earnestly solicits the patronage of the friends of the "Widow and the Fatherless."
She has on hand a judicious selection of GOODS,
And shortly expects an additional supply.—Those who may be disposed to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having every article in her line of business, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State. The smallest favor gratefully acknowledged.
Newport. Oct. 9. 1805.
For Sale, THE Sloop NANCY, burthen about 57 tons, well found, and may be fitted for sea at a small expense. Also, 230 barrels of Pitch, 230 Do. Tar.
Apply to GARDNER & DEAN. Newport, July 7. 1805.
Now Landing, at Long Wharf, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Petersburg.
Consisting of 90 Tons Clean Hemp, 45 do. old Sable Iron, 30 do. new do. do. 15 do. old do. do. assorted, 2 do. Yellow Tallow, 2 do. Flax.
Russia and Ravens DUCK, of the first quality, for sale, by SIMEON & EDWARD MARTIN. For Cash or unquestionable Notes, only, at either Bank. Newport, October 31, 1805.
Charles C. Hoskins & Co.
INFORM their friends and the public, that they have taken the Store No. 112, and 115, Thames-Street, where they offer for sale,
7 Tons of Hemp, Russia Duck, Ravens Do. Russia Sheeting, Bar Iron.
Also, A general assortment of WEST INDIA GOODS, SHIP CHANDLERY, and CROCKERY. Newport, Oct. 31, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of William Tillinghast, Merchant, late of Newport, deceased, represented insolvent, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed six months from this date, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings at any time within said term.—No claims will be received unless properly attested.
JOHN SLOCUM, JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } Commis.
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, or to Sally M. Smith, at the Store of Mrs. Tillinghast whose receipt will be a complete discharge.
WILLIAM MOORE, jr. CALEB GREEN, STEPHEN CAHOONE, } Administrators. Newport, 7th October, 1805.
I will Sell
A SIX acre Lot adjoining Mr. Brindley's Ropewalk. If applied for within a few days. Newport, Oct. 24. C. FRY. 63165
John & Henry Cahoon
Have for sale, at their Store No. 15, Banister Wharf.
FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds.
Winter Arrangement.
From Groton-Bank to Narraganset-Ferry, on to Rhode-Island.
LEAVES Narraganset-Ferry, on Wednesdays, at one o'clock, P. M. Arrives at Groton-Bank on Thursdays, at one o'clock, P. M. Leaves Groton-Bank on Fridays, at eight o'clock, A. M. Arrives at Narraganset Ferry, on Saturday at twelve o'clock.
For passages in said Stage, apply to Mr. Thomas Townsend, at the Coffee-House, or to Mr. Samuel Carr, at the Ferry-House, in Newport.
Each passenger pays four Dollars from Ferry to Ferry, allowing fourteen pounds baggage. All favors will be gratefully received, by their humble servant,
AMOS GARDINER. South-Kington, Oct. 25, 1805.
FRESH GODDS.
James Mumford,
Just received and for Sale, at his Store, No. 88 Thames-Street, a general and extensive assortment of
DRY GOODS;
AMONG which are superfine, fine, and middling Broad Cloths, Cassimere ditto, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Serges, Plains, Devonshire Kerseys, black Bumbazets, birdseye, Wildbore, worsted Cord for pantaloon, fancy do. for Vests, Velvets, Calimacoco, Durants, Russells, worsted Hose, Swandowns, Linens, Cambrics, black, Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Camell's hair Shawls, fustics, Chintz, copperplate Calicoes—from 1/6 to 3/6 per yard, India Cottons, black Lace, Blankets assorted, black Morocco Shoes, table Cloths, India shear Muslin, lace Cambric, lace Muslin, plaid Loteerings, lead, brown and black Satins, silk Hose, silk Plush for bonnets, silk and beaver Gloves, Fearnoughts, &c. Also, Tortoise Shell Combs. All which are offered for sale at the most reasonable prices, and as low as at any Store in the State. Newport, Oct. 24.
Albert W. Gardiner,
HAS just received, at his Store No. 108, Thames-Street, an elegant assortment of Ingrain and Scotch Floor Carpeting, Which will be sold lower than usual.—Also, a general assortment of
Dry Goods,
Suitable for the season, which he is now selling at very reduced prices.
Also, A Fashionable assortment of Ladies Bonnets, patent Wiggs & Frizetts. Newport, Oct. 9.
CASH GIVEN FOR RAGS.
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
VINDICATION OF MR. JEFFERSON.
No. III.
Second approach of the enemy to Richmond.
IT was soon after this predatory excursion that Gen. Phillips having joined Arnold with a reinforcement of 2000 men, they advanced up to Petersburg, and towards the latter end of April, they marched over to Manchester. During this period, the governor had constantly remained at Richmond or in its vicinity exerting all his constitutional powers and all his individual energies for collecting the militia together and providing such means of defence as were furnished by the exhausted resources of the state. In the forming of these arrangements, did he betray any want of activity or prudence? Let the "oldest and most respectable inhabitants of Richmond" testify! Did he betray any want of manly resolution? Let his conduct declare. In spite of the predatory and wavering fallies of the enemy, the governor constantly appeared without a guard. Although there was nothing but the river that separated him from the enemy, his lodging was frequently within four, five, or six miles from their camp.
It was about this time, that the Marquis de la Fayette arrived at Richmond with some continental troops. With those and with the militia already collected, he continued to occupy the capitol and the northern bank of the river, at the very time, when Phillips and Arnold held Manchester and the southern bank of the river, and until they retreated to Warwick and down the James River. Still it has been asserted that the governor "did abandon the seat of government" before Phillips and Arnold left Petersburg. It has been asserted, and the appeal has been made to the "oldest and most respectable inhabitants of Richmond" that Mr. Jefferson did abandon his station "with an awkward precipitation indicative of timidity, unwarranted by any immediate movement of the enemy, and forbidden by a regard to those duties, which belong to the station he held." That such are not the facts; that Mr. Jefferson instead of abandoning the seat of government, did actually remain at it: that instead of betraying timidity and neglecting his duties, he was at that very moment exerting every nerve for defending the commonwealth and expelling the enemy; let the following documents satisfactorily attested in the letter from Col. Tatham which we introduced into our last number prove. He thus continues:
"On another occasion when the British army marched from Petersburg to Manchester, being at an advanced post near Osborne's, commanded by Colonel Goode and his videt coming in successively, with intelligence that the enemy were advancing in force: I together with a small party volunteer cavalry covered his retreat. We came off slowly before them until we had
gained the heights of Osborn's and after alarming the intermediate route along the road. I was with Mr. Jefferson several times in the course of the night conversing with him, where he seemed to be without any apprehension although within four to seven miles of the enemy's encampment; which was that night about Amphill or Warwick." In another part of the letter he observes, "I frequently heard of Mr. Jefferson's exertions individually, when left without militia and am persuaded, if it had been as easy at that day to raise recruits as it was afterwards stockjobbers, speculators and land-mongers, he would never have found it necessary to retire beyond the falls of James river."
Mr. Richard O'Brien, late American Consul at Algiers, has certified—"That in the spring of 1781, I was first lieut. on board of the state brig Jefferson, lying on James river, when the British under Phillips and Arnold came to Petersburg, and from thence to Manchester. In ascending the river above Osborn's they attacked, captured and burnt the aforesaid brig then under my command, in the absence of capt. Travers of Williamsburg. I went immediately to Richmond, where they were every moment expecting the British in Manchester. The Marquis de la Fayette had arrived unattended by his troops, and taken command of about six hundred militia, collected for the defence of the town. The principal reliance was upon about two hundred best Augusta riflemen. By forced marches, the Marquis's army reached Richmond just as the British entered Manchester. I remained in Richmond until the evacuation of Manchester, the retreat of Philips and Arnold to Warwick and down James river. When I arrived I found Mr. Jefferson the governor, and knew to my own knowledge, he continued upon the spot during the whole scene.
RICHARD O'BRIEN.
No man who is conversant with the conduct of Mr. O'Brien will presume to doubt the veracity and correctness of his assertions. To those, who have not enjoyed the pleasure of a personal intercourse, a short sketch of his life will furnish the most satisfactory assurances as to the truth and impartiality of his testimony.
Mr. O'Brien continued 18 months in the service of Virginia, before the close of the revolution. In conjunction with a friend he then purchased a brig for the West-India market which was lost on her first voyage. On his return to the United States, he failed out of the port of Philadelphia for the Mediterranean, where he was taken captive by the Algerines with whom he remained in ignominious bondage for twelve years, until the Treaty with Algiers had restored him to liberty. Pleased with the integrity and sagacity of Mr. O'Brien, President Washington appointed him Consul at Algiers, in which capacity he remained eight years. At length after an absence of twenty years from his native country,

he resigned his employment under the government, and arrived at Philadelphia in the early part of the last spring. Would such a man as this ; whose integrity has been thus tested by experience ; whose personal antipathies and attachments, while they have been modified by absence cannot have been exasperated by the altercations of party ; would such a man as this have any possible inducement to represent the conduct of Mr. Jefferson in too favourable colours ?
Captain Christopher Hudson of Albemarle a old veteran, who oft times has 'heard the din of battle bray,' has also made the following statement on this subject :
" I was attached to captain Callis's troop of horse, when Phillips and Arnold, in their second invasion of Virginia reached Manchester, I was constantly on duty, when Mr. Jefferson (then governor) always appeared, and by his presence, activity, and perfect composure inspired the troops with perfect confidence. He remained in Richmond till the retreat of the English to Warwick & down James river.
C. HUDSON."
From the time when Arnold retreated in January, he remained blocked up in Elizabeth river by a French squadron and on land, menaced by the militia of the state. When by the departure of the French fleet, on the 18th day of April, he was enabled to change his position, he commenced his second expedition to Richmond, some of the particulars of which have been already given in the preceding certificates, but the beginning and termination of which are more minutely and correctly described in the following communication from the governor to the President of Congress.
Richmond, April 28 1781.
SIR,
On the 18th inst. the enemy came from Portsmouth up James river in considerable force tho' their numbers are not yet precisely known to us. They landed at Burwell's ferry below Williamsburg, and near the mouth of Chickahominy above it : this latter circumstance obliged Col. Innes, who commanded a body of Militia stationed on that side of the river to cover the country from depredation to retire upwards left he should be placed between their two bodies. One of those entered Williamsburg on the 30th and the other proceeded to a shipyard we had on Chickahominy. What injury they did there, I am not yet informed. I take for granted they have burnt an unfinished twenty gun ship, we had there ; such of the stores belonging to the yard as were moveable had been carried some miles higher up the river. Two small galleys retired also up the river : whether by this either of the galleys were saved, is as yet unknown. I am just informed by a private hand that they left Williamsburg yesterday morning. If this sudden departure was not in consequence of some circumstance of alarm unknown to us, their expedition to Williamsburg has been unaccountable. There were no public stores, there but those necessary for the daily subsistence of the men there. Where they mean to ascend next the event alone can determine.—Besides harassing our militia with this kind of war, their being taken from their farms at their interesting season of planting corn will have an unfortunate effect on the crop of the ensuing year. I have heard nothing from gen. Green except that his head quarters were on the 11th on Little river.
TH: JEFFERSON.
On the 8th of May he addressed the President of Congress in the following terms from Richmond :—" Since the
last letter I had the honor of addressing dressing to your excellency ; the military movements in this state have scarcely merited communication except a very late one. The enemy after leaving Williamsburg came directly up James river, and landed at City point, being the point of land on the southern side of the confluence of Appomatox and James river. They marched up to Petersburg where they were received by Major Baron Steuben, with a body of militia some what under 1000 men, who though the enemy were 2,300 strong disputed the ground very handsomely : during the whole time the enemy gained only one mile and that by inches. Our troops were ordered to return over a bridge which they did in perfect good order. Our loss was between sixty and seventy in killed and wounded and 21 taken. The enemy's is unknown, but it must be at least equal to ours ; for their own honour they must confess this, for they broke twice, and were like sheep until supported by fresh troops. An inferiority of numbers obliged our force to withdraw about 12 miles upwards, till more militia should be assembled. The enemy burnt the tobacco in the warehouses of Petersburg and its neighborhood. They afterwards proceeded to Osborne's where they did the same, and also destroyed the residue of the public armed vessels and several of private property, and then came to Manchester, which is on the hill opposite this place. By this time, Major Gen. Marquis la Fayette having been advised of our danger had by forced marches got here with his detachment of continental troops, the enemy finding we were able to meet them on equal footing, thought proper to burn the warehouse and tobacco at Manchester, and retire to Warwick, where they did the same. Ill-armed and untried militia, who never saw the face of an enemy have sometimes during the course of the war, given occasion of exultation to our enemies ; but they afforded us while at Warwick a little satisfaction in the same way.
Six or eight hundred of their picked infantry, with Gen. Arnold at their head, having crossed the river at Warwick, fled from a Patrole of 16 horse, some pushing North, some South as their fears drove them. Their whole force then proceeded to the Hundred, being the point of land within the confluence of the two rivers ; embarked and fell down the river. Their foremost vessel had got below Burwell's ferry on the sixth instant, when the arrival of a boat from Portsmouth, and a signal given, the whole crowded sail up the river again and with a fair wind and tide came to anchor at Brandon. There six days provision were dealt out to every man. They landed and had orders to march an hour before day the next morning. We have not heard which way they went or whether they are gone, but having about the same time received authentic information, that Lord Cornwallis had on the 18th inst. advanced from Wilmington half way to Halifax, we have no doubt, putting all circumstances together but that these two armies are forming a junction. We are strengthening our hands with militia as far as arms either public or private can be collected ; but cannot arm a force, which may face the combined armies of the enemy. It will therefore be of very great importance, that Gen. Wayne's forces be pressed on with the utmost dispatch. Arms and a naval force however must ultimately save us. This movement of our enemies we consider as most perilous in its consequences.
Our latest advices from Gen. Green were of the 26th. He was before Cambden ; the works and garrison of which were stronger than he had expected.
(Signed)
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
If the precipitate retreat of Arnold from Manchester be itself an unquestionable proof of the vigilance and activity of the governor of Virginia, the argument will be still more strongly confirmed by a retrospective view of our Military resources at that period. When Arnold left Richmond in January, he had taken refuge in Elizabeth river from a superior French squadron, where he continued until the 18th of April, when he was relieved by a powerful reinforcement under Phillips. It was immediately before this period, that Virginia had sent her full quota of troops to South Carolina ; and that she had also furnished the army of gen. Green with 4000 men. In 1780 she had dispatched 7000 men and as many stand of arms to Carolina. Was it after such signal exertions had been made to succour her sister states, that Virginia could be expected to be in the best possible situation for defending herself ? Drained as she thus was of her internal resources could it be expected, that she would be competent to repel an unexpected enemy, full of strength, full of spirits, equipt with arms, and buoyed up by the animated idea, that the powers of regular troops was not to be resisted by an undisciplined Militia ? Let it also be taken into the account, that there were not more than ten days from the time of Arnold's departure from Elizabeth river till his return towards the capital ; an interval in which it was impossible to provide the necessary means of defence, through an almost indefinite extent of country and to resist him at every point on which he might think proper to land his troops. Is it then a matter of surprize that our state should experience some little injury ? Or is it not rather a matter of greater wonder, that it did not completely fall a victim to the British troops ?
Now then let Mr. Turner come forward and repeat his accusation against Mr. Jefferson's official conduct. Let him once more assert that he "abandoned the seat of government with an awkward precipitation, indicative of timidity." But ere he repeats his experiment upon the credulity of the nation, let him recollect how feeble and how contemptible, mere empty and unsupported assertions appear when put into competition with express and respectable testimony ! If like another Curtius he is ambitious of plunging into a fiery gulph for the salvation of his party, let him have the prudence to consider, whether his romantic enterprize is likely to be crowned with the same success and the same honor which accompanied the fabulous hero of antiquity !
LATEST Foreign Articles.
PARIS, August 31.
A Decree was made by His Majesty, at the Imperial Camp of Boulogne, on the 26th, concerning the levy of the conscription for the year 14—Pursuant to this decree, the 30,000 conscripts for the year 14, which by virtue of the law of the 27th Nivose, year 13, are to be raised to complete the army to its establishment, and the thirty thousand destined to remain as a reserve, or to raise the army to the war establishment, are to be put into actual service.
They write from Milan, the 30th of
July, as follows :—" The French troops in Italy have been in motion, for this month past ; and assemble, in great numbers, on the Austrian frontiers, especially on the river Chiese, where, near Chiare, an army of thirty thousand men is already assembled ; the destination of which is not yet known. The fortifications of Turin and Mantua are also placed in the strongest state of defence.
Vanquished for several years, Austria received from the magnanimity of the conqueror more advantages than she would have dared to demand after victories ; and it is against the her who, respecting courage and misfortune, stopped in his triumphs, and twice saved her by a generous peace that she is going to rekindle at the voice of a perfidious ally, a war which to her will have neither legitimate object nor no end.
But there is in future more than one day of Marengo to France and Austria.
The Hungarians, the Germans, perhaps be tired of shedding their blood to preserve to the English commercial and naval despotism which has so often insulted the Austrian Flag. The French will never be tired fighting for the Freedom of the Sea from which it is wished to banish the —for the defence of their Property which it is wished to destroy—for the prosperity of their Manufacture which it is wished to stifle—for the majesty and greatness of the Empire which only wound the pride of the enemies—they will be faithful to the remembrance of their past glory, and to the sentiment of their present happiness.
In the storm of the Revolution when we were without chief, without laws, without union, without government, and without bread, we mac coalesced Europe respect the independence of our territory. The revolution is at an end, order is restored, the State flourishing ; he who restore laws, victory, and honour, leads our soldiers, and presides over our destinies. Half Europe is for us—the other will breathe wishes for our success, even though it is fighting against us—it is easy to see on which side the danger will be.—( Bulletin de l'Europe. )
Dispatches have been received, dated from Malta, the 23d of July, which state, that Sir James Craig, and the troops under his command, arrive there in good health, on the 17th of July.
Lord Nelson has taken leave of the admiralty, and will sail from Plymouth immediately, he is to have the command at Cadiz Bay, and the Mediterranean sea, with full powers. He will take with him from port the Victory, Ajax, Defiance, and Agamenon, and the frigate Euryalus.
The Rochefort squadron returned to that port, on the 1st inst. after a short cruise. They will be blockaded by Ad. Stirling.
A serious misunderstanding is said to subsist between Louis XVIII. and his brother Monsieur.
Delays are Dangerous.
ALL Persons who are indebted to Nichols & Candell for breaking and carding wool, are hereby requested to call, previous to the twentieth of this month, and settle their accounts with the subscriber ; hereby he may be enabled to make a final settlement with the concerned : He positively declines future superintending the business.
SAMUEL CLARK.
N. B. The above business will be continued as usual.
October 7, 1805.

NEWPORT, Thursday, Nov. 14, 1805.
LAW CASE.
The following decision of Sir William Scott, will no doubt, be taken as the rule of law in all similar cases:
Court of Admiralty, Doomsday Term, TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1805.
Before the Right Honorable Sir William Scott.
In the case of the Ench. Doan , master.
Court. The rule of law on voyages of this kind, is now, after much deliberation, laid down [the decree of the lords in the case of the Effex Orne ,] which will bind me that the circumstances of landing the goods or securing the duties do not furnish complete evidence of the termination of the voyage. It is necessary and must be proved, that the original intention was, that the ship go to the country to which she belonged, if it does appear that the original intention was, that the ship should go to the neutral country merely for the purpose of touching there, and immediately pursuing her voyage, that will not protect the vessel; it must be treated upon the footing of one continued voyage from the colony of the enemy to the mother country. It is only necessary to consider whether the circumstances of the case are such which lead to the unavoidable conclusion, that it was the intention of the party to pursue this voyage from Martinique to the port of Antwerp. I am of opinion that there is conclusive proof of that. From what has been stated it appears that the ship came to Boston, that part of the goods were landed, her bottom cleaned; that she immediately pursued her voyage to Antwerp, and that this was under a charter party before the ship quitted Boston. It has been said by Dr. Lawrence, that might not be for the same cargo, but when I find the fact to be that the same cargo was actually put on board, I think there is enough to convince me, that it was originally intended to carry the cargo on to Europe. I am therefore, under the necessity of respecting that authority, and pursuing the same course of decision; but the other property* that was put on board at Boston must be considered with a more favorable view, and I shall restore that part according to the schedule.
*Value about £1000
It is worthy of remark, that Gov. Strong's proclamation for Thanksgiving does not mention one word of the release of our late unhappy countrymen from Tripolitan slavery, which every real American must consider as a subject of joy and congratulation; and especially of gratitude to the Supreme Being. Though it is not noticed by the Governor, we hope the Clergy will not be equally inattentive on the Day of Thanksgiving.
Bost. Chron.
Some federal whistling of the north has pretended to insinuate, that Mr. Jefferson addressed a penitential letter to Benedict Arnold, whilst he was making his incursions into Virginia, apologizing for his rebellion, and praying to be received one more into the protection and favor of the King of G. Britain. This letter, if there be any of that or of a similar import in existence, is declared to be a palpable forgery.
It is a fact, which we have already published in the Vindication of Mr. Jefferson , that he indignantly rejected the proposition made by the British detachment at Wetham , for ransoming Richmond . It is even a fact, within the memory of some few contemporaries of that day, that Mr. Jefferson actually proposed to the Executive Council, to offer
a considerable reward for the apprehension of the traitor.
It is not a fact, that Edward Livingston, once attorney of the district of New-York, did obtain possession of that letter in Canada, and employed it as an instrument of terror for extorting the office of district attorney from the administration. If such a letter be in existence; and if it were employed for such a dishonorable purpose: Why does not this mysterious federalist produce the one and prove the other?
It is a fact that the defalcation of Edward Livingston has been completely set aside by the responsibility of his securities: It is at the same time, probable that the late speculations of this defaulting attorney at New-Orleans, may enable him in his turn to relieve his securities. The statement, which we have already published from the Aurora , on this subject, appears to be substantially correct.
Richmond Enq.
MARRIED.
At the Friends' Meeting-House in this town, on Thursday last, Mr. A. A. Russell , merchant, of New-Bedford, to Miss Mehitable Earl , daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Earl, of this town.—And Mr. Isaac Mitchell , to Miss Sarah Gould , (daughter of Mr. John Gould) both of Middlestown.
Last Sunday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Eddy, Mr. John Woodman of New-Bedford, printer, to Miss Sally Wilber of this town.
This day, in the Friends' meeting-house, Mr. Walter Cornell to Miss Lydia Hadwen , (daughter of the late Mr. John Hadwen) both of this town.—And Mr. A. A. Shearman , of Portsmouth, to Miss Eliza Mitchell , daughter of Mr. Richard Mitchell of this town.
DIED.
In this town, Mr. Samuel Sanford .—Mrs. Elizabeth Coggeshall , consort of Mr. Thomas Coggeshall.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, November 13.
 ENTERED, From  Brig Economy , Smith, Alexandria.  CLEARED, For  Ship Agent , Eddy, Africa.  Schr. Harriot , Chase, Paquotank.  Sloop Priscilla , Harrison, Charleston.  Do. Fame , Waldin, New York.  Do. Fame , Justin, do.  Ship Eagle , Hudson, E. Indies.  Schr. Azubah & Ruby , Danwell, Havana.  Do. Mary , Evans, Baltimore.  Ship Brutus , Tobey, Madeira. 
A LIST
Of persons, representing themselves to be American Seamen, impressed and detained in the British service for want of documents to prove their citizenship. As the particular places of residence of these men are unknown at the Department of State, their friends are in this manner, requested to procure proof of their citizenship, with descriptions of their persons, and forward the same to the Secretary of State, in order that proper application may be made for their discharge.
 John M'Connell Joseph M'Kelder  Henry Williams Nathaniel Tolman  Robert Talman John Lowe  Thomas Thompson Jonathan Archer  Alex. Kirkwood William Smith  Charles Williams Hughes  Thomas Church Joseph Murratt  Samuel Wilson Joseph Woodson  Nicholas Powers John Jones  John Burmore James Lally  Emes Wright Charles Mitchell  John Frederick William Bleckford  Wm. Wheeler Wm. (alias) James  John Bailey Deale  John Farewell John Ferguson  John Truman William Wall, Jun.  Joshua Porter Marcus Stephens  Timothy Small Samuel Jenkins  Isaac Van Blaken William Rowland  Michael Nagant John Robinson  Richard Mathers John Jackson  Benjamin Lusua John Woolicot  W. S. Board James Lepper  Thomas Patten John Seymour  Mayhew Tilton Edward Rogers  Richard Strainge Francis Davis  Bosworth Cole John Smith  George Sloan Thomas Manning  Thomas Crippen James Lynn  John Dennis Londonill or Lion Du-  Wm. Clark nell  Benj. George David Coleman  James Stud Zenas Swift  John Stewart Edward Miller  Thomas Jones William Bully  Nichs. Coston James Wormfley  Cato Martin Archd. M'Ketchine  Daniel Dyson David Stafford  Richard Smythe Frederick Rhodes  Peter M'Farlane James Watts  John Huna Samuel Sothor  Wm. Haves John Rice 
 John Lora Anthony Nelsen  James Campbell William Bond  Alex. Carlisle Thomas Simonton  Stephen Lewis Thomas Edwards  Francis Edmonds Joseph Perrin  Wm. Cole William Mines  George Durant Edward Moore  Wm. Podd Henry Bowling  Jacob Rhan John Shaeum  Wm. Lyons George Watson  Wm. Wilson Thomas Morris  James Chaffin Samuel Brown  Henry Bowling George Watson  Edward Robinson William Wall  Edward Westford Eben. Buckingham  George Gray James Wilson  Samuel Hill Josh. Wildman  John M. Walker Philip Ford (alias) Ca-  Samuel Dunkin roline  Benjamin Noyes Thomas Simonton  J. Hunger, alias Jack John Ready  George Birch John Waith  John Smith John Thompson  Samuel Dalton George Walker  Anthony Rureas Daniel Merridith  Henry Feathers John Johnson  Henry Champmon William Buck  John Lawson John Howes  Wm. Armstrong Thomas White  Samuel Rowton Samuel Lloyd  Samuel Lloyd Peter Johnson  Charles Harrison Daniel Johnson  John Walker John Thompson  Thomas Jones George Mars  Henry Waters George Watson  John Mathevay Daniel Merridith  John Reid William Finlay  Frederick Rhoads John Grant  James Green Abraham Hainard  George Campbell John Miller  William Sherrard Liff Young  Richard Johnson Thomas Pennock  Joseph Willson George Walby  Lawrence Hollander John Robinson  James Riley Josh. Thompson  John Frith James Featherstone  Francis Baincoat Elias Huett  Peter Lewis William Scolly  John Mason Burns, M. Nutt  Asa Thompson John Hankerson  William Chojan Samuel B. Spencer  John Huet Joseph Wilson  John Patten Joseph Hexas  Peter Wilsomott Isaac Gaines  John Griffin George W. Eddy  James Goldsborough George Farrington  Charles M'Bride John Haniford  Richard Edwards James Gray  James M'Pherson Thomas White  Henry Applewhite Richard Dawson  William Sandford Joseph Pieron  William Jarvis Richard Reed  John Downing John Brack or Brock  John Bryens John Brown  Francis Wood Benjamin S. Hunt  John Davis William Wilson  Martin Doll John Riek, jun. alias  Royal Tarbox John Beeser  David Cuff Joseph Hix  John Magrath Robert Coulson  John Holmes Samuel Brown  Jno. Baptiste Destanado Samuel Bond  John Greene Francis Lamott  William Hawker Peter Harvey  Samuel Carr Peter Lanties or Lewis  David Collins William Sherrard  Edward Moore Robert Crofbie  John Hales Joseph Blake  John Lindfay William Jarvis (alias)  Thomas Rowe Jos. Tallman  John Copeland Clement Coffin  David Coleman Peter Wilson  William Herion or Isaac Gaines  Harrison Charles Low  William Johnson or Ebenezer Turner  Wilimouth Johnson Gilbert Lewis  Charles Robinson William Robertson  John Siocum William Thompson  Charles Lewis Edward Owens  Benjamin Mosely Jos. or Th. Quenicher  Department of State, Oct. 25, 1805 Levi Hall 
A LIST of persons representing themselves by Official documents in the Office of Department of State, to be Citizens of the State of Rhode-Island, who were impressed and detained in the British service for want of documents to prove their citizenship, viz.
 Joseph Brown Daniel Chisholm  David Hopkins John S. Lackom  Philip Leavy William Wall  John Peterson John Siocum  John Thompson Benj. Chaloner  Joseph Shearman Henry Stone  Thomas Walter Daniel Dixon  William Batts Thomas Jackson—  James Vial Smithfield. 
Custom House, District and Port of Newport Nov. 11th, 1805.
The friends of the above named impressed men are requested to furnish me with evidence of their Citizenship, and such descriptions of their persons as may serve to distinguish and identify them.
W. ELLERY, Collector.
To be Let,
THE lower rooms of a well finished, and convenient Dwelling-House, in a pleasant and healthy part of the town. For further particulars, enquire of the Printer. Newport, October 17, 1805.
RUN AWAY,
FROM me, on Thursday morning, the 14th inst. my indentured Dutch Boy, HEMAN NAS WEDEMEYER, commonly known in this town by the name of MARNAS—Was born in Amsterdam, is in his Sixteenth year and small for his age, light complexion, blue eyes, very short light brown hair, long eye-lashes, short nose, some small pits of the small-pox on it, he speaks tolerable English, had on when he went away a London brown broadcloth short coat, dark olive pantaloon, a green Beaver small round hat, and a pair of shoes almost new. Whoever will secure him, so that I may get him again, or return him to me, shall be rewarded for their trouble, and receive the thanks of their H'ble Serv't,
BENJAMIN FRY.
All masters of vessels and other persons, are forbid harboring, employing, or carrying him away, under penalty of the Law. B. F.
Newport, Nov. 13th, 1805.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN,
Book-Binder & Stationer,
HAS taken the chamber over Messrs. MEIGS & ROGERS' Store, No 77 Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee House, where the Book-Binding business will be carried on in its various branches—Account Books with or without feel backs ruled to any pattern: Any orders in the above business will be executed with punctuality and dispatch.
An excellent assortment of Stationery, Account and School Books, will always be kept for sale as cheap as can be purchased in Newport.—Now on hand Quills from No. 6 to 16, Slates and Slate Pencils, Letter and common Writing Paper, Sealing Wax, Waters, Lead Pencils, Ink, Powder, red and black, Columbian Orator, Morfe's Geography, Alden's 1st, 2d, and 3d. Entertaining books for Children, &c. Newport, Nov. 13, 1805. ff
Six Farms for sale,
LYING in and near the town of Marlborough, county of Hartford and State of Connecticut, within eight miles of Connecticut river. The Farms contain from 70 to 110 acres each, with a dwelling house, barn, and other conveniences. The best recommendation of the Farms will be an actual view of them.—A very liberal credit will be given. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber. JOEL FOOTE.
Marlborough, Nov. 5, 1805.
Valuable Sales of TEA at Auction,
IN Providence, on TUESDAY the 19th inst. at the Fire proof Store of JOHN I. CLARE, Esq. in Providence will be sold at Public Auction without reserve,
 600 chests fresh imported Souchong Tea,  100 do. do. do. Company do.  56 do. do. do. Hysou do. 
all of genuine quality. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock. Conditions, approved indorsed Notes payable at 2, 4, and 6 months. BENJ. HOPPIN, & Son, Auctioneers.
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations. In General Assembly, October Session, A. D. 1805.
An Act further to suspend the operation of the act, entitled "An Act for the limitation of certain personal actions."
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, and by the authority thereof it is enacted, That the operation of the said Statute be and the same is hereby so far further suspended until the twenty fifth day of April next; that the same shall then operate and take effect, in the same way and manner as if the same had passed and been enacted on the twenty fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred.
Resolved, That this act be forthwith published by the Secretary, in all the news-papers printed in this State.
A true Copy, Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'yry.
For sale by CHARLES C. HOSKINS & Co. 50 barrels, prime Beef, Tar, Pitch & Turpentine. Newport, Oct. 7.
Cheaper than was ever sold in Newport. W. R. WILDER,
PLEDGES himself to sell every article in the Book & Stationary line, either at wholesale or retail, cheaper than can be bought in Newport. It being his intention to relinquish the business of his Book-Store next spring—his present Assortment will be found extensive and well chosen. Newport, Nov. 7.
A General Assortment of Books and Stationary, For Sale at this Office, As usual.

POETRY.
From the CHARLESTON COURIER.
MY FATHER.
WHO took me from my mother's arms, And, smiling at her soft alarms, Showed me the world and nature's charms? My Father. Who made me feel and understand, The wonders of the sea and land, And mark through all, the Maker's hand? My Father. Who climb'd with me, the mountain's height, And watch'd my look of dread delight, While rose the glorious orb of light? My Father. Who from each flower and verdant stalk, Gather'd a honey'd store of talk, To fill the long delightful walk? My Father. Not on an insect would he tread, Not strike the stinging insect dead— Who taught at once my heart and head? My Father. Who wrote upon that heart the line Paidia graven on virtue's shrine, To make the human race divine? My Father. Who fir'd my breast with Homer's fame, And taught the high heroic theme, That nightly flash'd upon my dream? My Father. Who smil'd at my supreme desire, To see "the curling smoke" aspire, From Ithaca's domestic fire? My Father. Upon the raft amidst the foam, Who with Ulysses saw me roam, His head still raised to look for home? My Father. "What made a barren rock so dear!" "My boy! he had a country there." And who, then, dropt a peficient tear? My Father. Who, now, in pale and placid light Of memory, gleams upon my sight, Bursting the sepulchre of night? My Father. O teach me still thy christian plan, Thy practice with thy precept ran— Nor let desert me—now a man, My Father. Still let thy scholar's heart rejoice, With charm of thy angelic voice— Still prompt the motive and the choice, My Father. For yet remains a little space, Till I shall meet thee face to face, And not, as now, in vain embrace. My Father.
MY GRANDMOTHER.
WHO washed my face and comb'd my hair, And put my little shirt to air, To make me clean to go to fair? My Granny. Who spread my roll with butter thick, And gave me cakes that made me sick, And let my faithful Toy* kick? My Granny. Who gave me a huge corking pin, That I the cock chaser might spin, And smil'd to see my childish grin? My Granny. Who put me on a monkey's back And gave the whip to lash and smack, Till its poor bones did almost crack? My Granny. Who put the spelling book aside, Because I blubber'd, scowl'd and cried, And could not bear the dunce to chide? My Granny. Who took correction from my mother, Burnt one good rod and broke another, And let me pinch my little brother? My Granny. Then while I live, thou Granny dear, My alter'd love thou need not fear, But if I'm hang'd—Oh guard thine ear,† My Granny. *A favorite dog. †Alluding to the fable of the spoiled child biting the mother's ear, when he was going to be hanged.
A lead mine has been discovered in Livingston county, on the north-east side of the Cumberland river, within fifteen miles of its confluence with the Ohio. The ore seems to abound, as it appears in several places on the surface on the earth, and when opened projects itself in different directions in masses of more than 3 feet diameter—its matrix is silicious earth, with which the most beautiful lead adheres, chiefly of pure ore, which it is believed will yield not less than 75 per cent. of metal, a part of which is conceived to be silver, as it has a much harder and whiter appearance than simple lead when taken from the
ore; the quantity however, of lead, simply proportioned to that of the ore, or the proportion of the admixture of the metal for want of skill and judgment, has not been ascertained.
The above information has been communicated to us by the proprietor of the mine, (Mr. Brown) who resides at Livingston court-house, and who wishes to engage a person skilled in the art of assaying and working. [Nat. Aegis.]
NEW GOODS.
Solomon Townsend & Co.
At their Old Stand in Thames-Street, HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, a supply of new
  Excellent Dutch black Cloth, Best superfine English blue and black, and mixed ditto, Second and low-priced ditto, Superfine black, and other Cashmeres, Fine flitting Cottons, Irish Linens & Diapers Velvets & cotton Cashmeres, Men's fine cotton Hose, Men's black and white English silk ditto, Men's white and black silk Gloves, Black Crapes, Parasols Threads, Tapes, Pins, &c. Durants and Russells, Fine & common Flannel, 2 doz. excellent Lute-string Umbrellas,  India Cotton, different qualities, Bed-Tick and brown Linens, 6-4 and 9-8 cambric Muslins, Fine, mull, and India Book do. Ladies' long and habit silk Gloves, Extra long & habit do, Sattins and Modes, French & India Lute-strings, Fine white and black Laces, Cotton and linen Table-Cloths, from 6-4 to 12-4, 5-4, 6-4, 7-4 and 8-4 silk netted Shawls, Chambray Muslins, Very cheap India and English Calicoes, &c. &c. &c.  
Newport, June 14, 1805.
Evening School.
THE subscriber purposed to commence an Evening School on Monday, 21st inst. Newport, Oct. 10. J. SPRAGUE.
For Sale,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House pleasantly situated on Farewell Street, having four rooms on a floor, and a good Cellar under it—with a large Garden, and a well of excellent water, occupied by Jeremiah Austin. Also, a Lot of Land to the Northward adjoining, 59 feet front, and 87 back. The Lots will be sold together, or separate, as may best suit purchasers. For terms, &c. apply to BENJAMIN HADWEN. Newport, 8 mo. 21, 1805.
For Sale,
THAT well known, beautiful FARM, belonging to the subscriber, lying about one mile from the Town of Newport, containing one hundred acres, with a large, convenient well finished Dwelling-House, Cheese-House, Cribb, Barn, Chaise-House, and other necessary buildings thereon; an excellent Orchard of engrafted and wilding fruit, which makes from 50 to 60 barrels of Cyder yearly—very well sheltered with large trees; and a beautiful Garden. It is unnecessary to describe the goodness of the soil, as it is well known to be equal if not superior to any on this Island, with one of the first privileges of manure from the Beach adjoining;—a beautiful pond below the orchard, where fine perch and other fish are taken in great abundance, and in the season, of it, the finest shooting of sea fowl of almost every description: The whole lying beautifully to the sun. The greatest part of said Farm being now in meadow land, that will average two tons of hay to the acre; the remainder suitable for barley &c. The above estate is well fenced, in suitable divisions, with the best of stone wall. An indisputable title will be given, and the terms made easy.—Apply to NICHOLAS P. EASTON, on the premises. Newport, October 9, 1805.
French Town Seminary Lottery.
ALL persons who are indebted to the Managers of said Lottery, for Tickets in the first Class, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment; otherwise their Notes will be put in suit without further notice. THOMAS FRY PARDON TILLINGHAST GEORGE CARD. Managers. East-Greenwich, Oct. 8, 1805.
TO BE LET, And possession given the 10th of April, SHOP No. 83, Thames-Street, nearly opposite the Union-Bank. Enquire at this Office. March 27, 1805.
TO BE LET, A PART of a convenient Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated in Thames-Street, near the Red Market. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Sept. 25, 1805.
Engraving on Stone.
ELISHA SMITH, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. Henry Bull, where he carries on the Stone Cutting business, in all its various branches.—Those who favor him with their employ may depend upon having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. Newport, Aug. 20.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Banister's Wharf,
A new & correct Chart OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Frog's Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch Hill Reef. Published June 1st, 1805, by John Cahoon, Newport, and Nicolai Foidick, New-London. Newport, July 17.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors to the last Will and Testament of John Hadwen, late of Newport, in the State of Rhode Island, Merchant, deceased; have taken upon themselves that trust, and given bonds as the law directs:—And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said John Hadwen, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to ELIZABETH HADWEN, Exec'n. BENJAMIN HADWEN, Exec'r. Newport, 26th of 10th Mo. 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of George Reynolds, son of Jonathan, late of North Kingstown, mariner, deceased, that the Hon. Court of Probate of the town of North Kingstown, have allowed them Six months from this date to exhibit their claims against said estate, to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings, at any time within said term. No claim will be received unless properly attested. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } Commissioners. TANNER REYNOLDS, } J. SPRAGUE. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL CARTER, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Oct. 14th, 1805.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER. 2d. Newport April 3. 1802. 79tf.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS sundry reports having been circulated in the country greatly to the injury of the Town of Newport, the Board of Health are happy in stating to the Public, that from the best sources of information, it has been satisfactorily ascertained, that there is no instance of any malignant Fever in the town; and they are unanimous in the opinion, that it is more healthy, for the season, than it has been for several years past. By order of the Board. J. ALMY, Clerk. Newport, Oct. 22, 1805.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HAS FOR SALE, This Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
Wanted Immediately,
A JOURNEYMAN HATTER, who is a good workman. To such an one, generous encouragement will be given. Apply to SAMUEL MOSES. Newport, Aug. 15.
TO BE SOLD, By SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, At No. 10, on the Ferry Wharf, below Market Square. 50 Hhds good retailing Molasses, 50 Do. do. New Rum, A few Hhds. Antigua & Jamaica Rum, A few pipes Holland Gin, 6 Tierces new Rice, 20 Boxes Hard Soap, 300 Butts old Corn, 30 Boxes 1st quality mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping, 60 Bbls. mss Beef. C Beef. Cables of any dimensions and Cordage of any size can be had on the shortest notice, A few pieces Ravens Duck, Sundry Dwelling-Houses in different parts of the Town. Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
JOHN SHEARMAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to No. 133, Thames-Street, opposite Messrs. Gardner and Dean's Auction-Store; where he has for sale, as usual, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c. &c. as cheap as ever. Newport, May 31st, 1805.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-Lines. Also, New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF, Consisting of Negro-Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, & cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufactory prices. ** Cash given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of the estate of Elizabeth Carr, widow, late of Newport, deceased, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed them Six Months longer from this date, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings, at any time within said term. No claim will be received unless properly attested. DANIEL DUNHAM, jun. } Commissioners. JOB TOWNSEND, } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment unto SAMUEL C. CARR, Administrator. Newport, October 7, 1805.
New landing from the brig Hors, and for Sale
By JOSEPH LYON, At his Wharf, FOUR thousand bushels of Liverpool Salt, Eighty Crates of Liverpool assorted Ware, Six Chaldrons of good Coal. Also, a quantity of Pitch and Tar. Newport, July 31.
Benjamin T. Chandler
IS opening at his Shop No. 9. Cheap Side, Providence, directly opposite the Roger Williams Bank, a large assortment of Ingrain & Scotch Floor Carpetings, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in the State. Also, a large assortment of Dry Goods, lower than usual. August 20, xw.
Boots, Shoes, &c.
THE subscriber offers for sale, very low for Cash, a quantity of excellent Swarrow Boots, Bootees, and men's Shoes, suitable for the Southern market, or West-Indies. SAMUEL WATSON, No. 9, Market Square. Newport, Oct. 3. N. B. Said Watson offers for sale, the commodious three-story Dwelling-House, in which he now resides, which is an excellent stand for business of any kind. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser. Apply as above.
For Sale,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, with five rooms on a floor—a well of good water in the yard; and an excellent large Garden, situate in Thames-Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM. Newport, March 20, 1805.
WILLIAM DOUGLASS,
At the Sign of the Jaw-Bones, Head of Broad-Street, HAS just received, a quantity of new Chip for Bonnets, very wide thick glossy and white. October 25.