Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1806-05-01 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
PRINTED WEEKLY, FOR NOAH BISBEE, JUN. No. 91, Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
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FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
Sherry Wine,
A few boxes white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrease,—and Leaf SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
Now Landing, at Long Wharf, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Peterburgh.
Consisting of
90 Tons Clean Hemp, 45 do. old Sable Iron, 30 do. new do. flat bars, 15 do. old do. do. assorted, 1 and 1/2 inches square, 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.
FOR SALE,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, late the property of Capt. Benedict Peckham with a Shop and Store adjoining said house, all well finished; and four acres of excellent Land. The above premises are situated at the foot of the ten rod road, within half a mile of Washington Academy,—For terms apply to JOHN SMITH. Wickford, 3d mo. 10, 1806.
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.
FOR SALE,
A WIND-MILL,
SITUATED about half a mile from the court-house, on the main road leading to Providence, in good repair.—The whole or one half will be sold, as may best suit the purchaser.—Payment made easy.—For further particulars enquire of WILLIAM MOORE. Newport, 12th Feb. 1806.
Elizabeth Tillinghast,
No. 119—Thame-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.
JOHN SHEARMAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed in his late place of residence, to No. 133, Thame-Street, opposite Messrs. Gardner and Day, Auction-Store; where he has for sale, as usual, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c. &c. as cheap as ever. Newport, May 3/6, 1805.
CASH GIVE FOR RAGS, at this Office.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Banister's Wharf,
A new & correct Chart
Of Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Flanders Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch Hill Reef. Published June 18, 1805, by John Cahoon, Newport, and Nicol. Pajuel, New-London. Newport, July 17.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS
BEING appointed commissioners by the honorable Court of Probate, for the Town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of
EUNICE PHILLIPS,
single woman, late of said Town, deceased, represented intestate, hereby notify all persons having any demands against said Estate, to exhibit the same to either of us the subscribers at our respective dwellings, at any time within Twelve months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis. DANIEL E. UPDIKE, } fiduciaries. All persons indebted to Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to DANIEL WALL, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Feb. 10, 1806.
TO BE SOLD, 60 Barrels good Prime Pork, 200 Bushels Good Rye, SIMPSON & BARKER. Newport, Feb. 27.
FOR SALE, A GOOD SECOND HAND CHAISE Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of Capt. Thomas Cole, late of North-Kingstown, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all those indebted to said Estate, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscribers, who are duly authorized to settle the same.
HUTCHINSON COLE, } Administrators. GEORGE W. COLE, } North-Kingstown, March 13, 1806.
TIN-PLATE WORKER.
NATHANIEL NASON,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, THAT he carries on the business of a TIN-PLATE WORKER, at his Shop, No. 117, Thame-Street. Where may be had all kinds of TIN-WARE, wholesale or retail, as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—Constant attendance, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Stove-Pipes either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made at the shortest notice. Cash given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Dec. 11th, 1805.
WE the subscribers, being by the Court of Probate, of the town of South-Kingstown, appointed Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors, to the Estate of the Widow ELIZABETH POTTER, late of said South-Kingstown, deceased, represented intestate; give notice to all persons that have demands against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof; being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. No Accounts allowed unless properly attested to.
PELEG BROWN, } Commis. WILLIAM C. CLARK, } fiduciaries. And all persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN CONGDON, Adm'r. South-Kingstown, March 10th, 1806.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of William Tillinghast, Merchant, late of Newport, deceased, represented intestate, 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, } Commis. JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } fiduciaries. 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. } Administrators. CALEB GREEN, } STEPHEN CAHOONE, } Newport, 7th October, 1805.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7.
DEBATE.
On Mr. Gregg's Resolution.
Mr. Sisson. I do not rise to deny, but to acknowledge myself, one of those horn book politicians alluded to by a member from Virginia, and to assure this committee that I do not envy or begrudge that member either his superior genius, talents, or learning—and further, to ask on behalf of myself, and others of this class, the favor of being permitted to deliver our sentiments on this and other important subjects in such language as we are capable of, until our constituents may have an opportunity of electing other members of superior learning and talents, and farther advanced in political knowledge. This is a favor I hope will not be denied, otherwise a great number of American citizens, the remainder of this and the ensuing session, will go unrepresented.
In answer to the assertion that our late conduct respecting Spain was such as we dare not mention, that we dare not take of the injunction of secrecy, that we are ashamed to let the nation know the secret, permit me to assure that member, and this committee, that I feel neither shame nor compunction of heart for the part that I acted in that business; not doubting that when the injunction is taken off, and the public acquainted with the whole transaction; the real friends of the peace, and interest of the U. S. will fully approve the conduct of the majority with whom I had the pleasure to act, and which, were I by side glances, and insinuations to endeavor to impair the public mind, with a belief that a majority of their representatives had acted in a manner they were ashamed of—I conceive my constituents would thenceforth consider me unworthy of their confidence, and consequently of a seat on this floor.
We are told that we have no cabinet. Is it necessary, is it recognized by the constitution? No. The President's powers are defined, and have for five years been testified to the satisfaction of the people.
I have heard of British cabinets, British ministers, and British privy counsils—of their conduct I formed a very bad opinion, before the member alluded to, was out of his nation's arms, and have seen no cause to change that opinion.—It is therefore pleasing to me to hear that we have no such institution.
Mr. Chairman, however great my gratitude to that member for his paternal care over the children in politics on this floor, which roused him from his sick bed, to give his superior opinion upon this important subject, before our weak and feeble minds had been milled by Tom-Dick and Harry, or some other arrogant chap, that might have some knowledge of steering a ship at sea; but totally ignorant in navigating our vessel of state, I say, notwithstanding I have all the attention to my power, to his eloquent speech of 2 hours, 20 minutes, there was divers parts which my weak brain could not comprehend, and which I leave to lay before this committee for the purpose of receiving further information.
1. I cannot comprehend how our demanding the release of our impressed seamen; and restitution for unjust captures of our vessels; can be construed as throwing our weight in the scale of France, for the purpose of supporting a set of men, who do not support the public weal of the U. S.
2. Nor can I possibly discover that G. Britain stands precisely in the same situation that republican France did in '93. For information on this subject, let me ask; was it not British gold and British intrigue that then formed the coalition against republican France? And is it not the same that has formed the present coalition against monarchical France? Have the armies of France in either case advanced beyond their own territory, previous to the raising and advancing toward their powerful enemies for the express purpose of subjugating them, and dividing their property amongst the confederated powers? If the accounts received are true, they have not.
But we are told that Britain is now the only barrier against tyranny, and her navy our only security, that the battle off Trafalgar prevented the fleets of France and Spain from laying our seaport towns under contribution, and that the British navy alone stands between us and their tyranny. Mr. Chairman, if a British subject was admitted on this floor, to advocate his sovereign's cause, I should from him have expected such language, but to hear it from a member of Congress has astonished me more than any thing I ever heard within these walls. I may add that I believe even a British subject of common sense and prudence would not have committed his character, by asserting that the combined fleets of Holland, France, and Spain, were so reduced, that ten British ships (I excepted of the line were meant) would be glad to meet their whole force.
Neither can I comprehend that language that in one breath asserts that Spain has grossly insulted us on our own territory; that we pocket those insults because they are a favored nation,
& in the next breath asserts that she is no nation—but those aggressions are the acts of France. I here deem it my duty to make some remarks on observations made on this floor, which have a tendency to mislead and alarm the public mind with regard to France and Spain. We have been told that Spain has insulted us on our own territory. I appeal to the gentleman from Virginia whether he has not declared that we do not possess a foot of ground beyond the Iberville. If so, let the world judge of the consistency of his remarks. I ask if Spain has not ordered her cruisers to respect our vessels, and whether France is not on a friendly footing with us. Shall then the public mind be deceived with the idea that Congress have not acted towards those nations with spirit? For what? Because our boundaries with Spain are not defined. I trust in God, we shall never go to war for that. I repeat it, our affairs are in a train of amicable settlement, and, I trust, they will be soon settled.
It is asserted that France would be as tyrannical on the ocean, as England had the same power—This is a point that I have neither foreknowledge or sagacity enough to determine, nor do I consider such assertions either necessary or proper on the present occasion, the degraded point of view in which Spain has been represented, the tyrannical disposition of France; and Britain represented as the only barrier against her tyranny, the forlorn hope of European liberty—I have heard with sorrow, believing such language highly improper, to be used in a legislative capacity, by any representative of a free people whose interest it is to cultivate peace & harmony with all nations of the earth.
I shall only trouble the committee with one more observation upon the learned and eloquent speech first mentioned, in which I think it was alleged that parchment was the only remedy applied to aggressions on our territory, for which a member from New-Jersey might receive a vegetable specific. If I am the member alluded to, permit me to reply, that if by dealing in parchment, we can continue to purchase as good bargains as Louisiana, and thereby preserve peace, I hope the U. S. will always prefer dealing in that commodity rather than to imbue their hands in human blood. Respecting vegetable specific I shall only observe, that if that member lives to my age, needing no more specific medicine, either vegetable or mineral, he may consider it a great blessing; but which I think very improbable.
Mr. Chairman, believing it my duty to deliver my sentiments in a few words as possible, that other members, standing on an equal floor, may have an opportunity to deliver theirs, I shall hasten to a conclusion—at the same time not doubting, that if I was disposed to do so, I could take up the time of the committee as long, and to as little purpose as any member within these walls.
I could, under the pretext of explaining, keep the floor two hours and nine minutes, if the chairman did not order me down, which I hope he will ever attempt it.
In explaining I could declare that I did not mean to dignify a respectable class of citizens with dishonesty, or any other reproachful epithet—and immediately compare them to buttermilk of the day, and to slippery eels who will get round and evade any regulations or restrictions that can be made, whose interests is their guide, regardless of the peace and interest of the nation in which they reside.
I could declare that I had not insulted the House; but aimed at certain political characters—and in the next breath charge a majority of the same house with having hoodwinked its members, but unable to do so with foreign nations—I again, could charge them with bullying England, and truckling to France, and exclaim in an impetuous tone, this you have done and you know it.
Mr. Chairman, I could go on still further, and assert that the little trifling arguments of my opponents ought to bear no weight, because defiance of reason, that instinct the guide of the brute creation, was superior to such reason—yet declare, that I meant no insult to their understanding.
I could then in the prophetic line inform the committee, that if they offended the British minister, he would immediately put forth his strength, and make the United States feel it—and that although France at present appears friendly, she is like the full hog drinking swill, meditating future evil, and will eventually (if in her power) treat us worse than England.
I could in a few words remove this mighty bugbear that the friends of the resolution have made so much ado about, I mean the impressment of three thousand of our seamen; by informing the committee that it has been the practice of Britain time immemorial—that it has been found indispensably necessary to enable them to man their fleets—that is to say, without these diabolical means, which none but infernal fiends in human shape could even use; they could not so effectually have carried fire and sword, devastation and plunder, to every habi-

table part of the globe; and thereby so great- increased the quantum of human misery, and the cries of the widows and fatherless.
I could also, if my conscience would permit, after venting my hatred in the most bitter in- vectives against the French emperor, that my genius could invent, charging Congress with truckling to him; and bestowing on the govern- ment of England the highest applause for their opposition to French tyranny; repeatedly deny being the apologist of Britain; but a subsequent question arises, would the members of this committee subscribe to the truth of such declar- ation?
But, Mr. Chairman, I will detain the commit- tee no longer with telling them what might be done; but earnestly call their attention to what has been done, to what has been said on this floor—we have been told that France cannot get a pound of coffee, or sugar, from her own islands except through the medium of Ameri- can vessels, and that we have a treaty that ob- liges us to treat them as one of the most favored nations—this raises the curtain, and gives a full and complete view of the whole scene—this explains in the most clear and explicit manner, the elaborate speech of two hours and forty- eight minutes, and the explanation of two hours and nine minutes. A born book politician may by this clearly discover the intention of the member from Virginia, and Tom, Dick, and Harry, if they have only learned the three first letters of the alphabet may understand his mean- ing, and why he would prefer an embargo, to even a partial non-importation of British man- ufactures. It is possible that George the third, that zealous defender of the most holy faith, by whose most gracious orders, the colonies of North America were declared out of his protec- tion; and afterwards his paternal care was fur- ther manifested, in burning their towns, mur- dering their citizens, and causing their prisoners to perish with famine, and pestilence, in no- some dungeons, and filthy prison ships. I say it is possible as the precious life of this great be- nefactor of mankind is yet preserved, and we are told on this floor, remains animated with the same benevolent spirit, fighting the battles of liberty, against Gallic tyranny; if he should fail by land, his pious zeal may induce him once more to resort to his forlorn hope (as he did in the late war with republican France) declare all her ports and her allies in a state of blockade, cover the ocean with his fleets, in order to ef- fect by famine, what he is unable to do by force of arms—in that case an embargo on American vessels would facilitate his purpose. But here let me ask this committee, can the Congress of the United States countenance such a procedure? —I hope not.
Before I sit down, let me ask the members of this committee, especially you in whose ears the expiring groans of your brethren in arms, of your beloved fellow citizens yet vibrate; slain by the murderous hands of the mercenaries of Great Britain; or more barbarously deprived of life, by famine or pestilence—can you while that same monarch reigns, and instead of dimin- ishing, has added to the long, and black cata- logue of crimes, set forth in our declaration of independence, which induced you to risk your lives in opposition to his tyranny; can you with composure, or any degree of approbation, sit and hear that government who continues her tyranny and injustice to these United States, (which the capture of our vessels and impress- ment of our seamen) held up by a member on this floor, as the only barrier we have against the tyranny of that nation who in our struggle assisted us with vessels of war, arms, ammuni- tion, men, and money; whose soldiers fought by your side, and bled to support American liberty and independence, and whose government con- tinues friendly towards us—I hope not, I be- lieve you cannot, your hearts must turn indig- nant from such language. For my own part, I am free to declare, that since I have had the honor of a seat on this floor, I have heard no- thing that has so hurt my feelings.
I have long borne them in silence—I am hap- py to obtain a few moments in my plain unlearned way to express them, that this commit- tee, and all the United States may know, that I retain the same abhorrence against Bri- tish tyranny that I did in the revolutionary war; and also the same love for the liberty and inde- pendence of the United States.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
AT a juncture so inauspicious, as the present, to the peace and happiness of the State, when jarring interests and ambitious views are con- tending for the palm of power, it is equally the interest, as well as a duty of the thinking part of the community, to cast about, and investi- gate the public result of measures. It is now reduced to a certainty that there will not, nor cannot be a choice of Governor or second, at the approaching election by the suffrages of the People. Such has been the contentions of the Triumvirate , and such new, varied, and unex- pected movements have taken place, in our po- litical contest, that the most discerning and ju- dicious among us, seem perplexed, even to con- jecture the probable result of such discordant interests: One thing only do the people agree in, viz. that there will be no choice of Chief Magistrates at the ensuing election: Some pro- nounce that the highest number of votes will carry it; others that the General Assembly will choose the Governors; others that we shall have a kind of provisional government, sanctioned by the Assembly; and some wiseacres have already determined that if no choice takes place on the first Wednesday of May, as appointed in our Charter, we shall have no Governor for the year. To such a miserable state of uncertainty are the People reduced, to by their dispositions and the ambitious seekers of power. To extri- cate the public mind from this political thral- ldom, it is necessary to investigate the real rights of the People, to enquire into the authority of the Legislature and its incidental powers, and delineate the line of progression: Nothing short
can give satisfaction, establish order, bring the People to a just estimate of their rights, and teach them the ill consequences of disunion. I shall now advert to our Constitution, but more properly called the Charter of the State: By this instrument it is ordained, (see page 7, State Law) "That one Governor, one Deputy Gov- ernor, and ten Assistants be from time to time, constituted, elected and chosen out of the free- men of the company for the time being, in such manner and form, as is hereafter in these Pres- ents expressed." The Clause referred to, is con- tained in the eleventh Page of the Charter, and is in these words, "Further our will and plea- sure is, namely, that on the aforesaid Wednesday of May, (viz. the first) and at the town of New- port, or elsewhere if urgent occasion do require, the Governor, Deputy Governor, and Assistants of said company, or other officers of said com- pany, or such of them as the General Assembly shall think fit, shall be in said General Court or Assembly, to be held from that day or time, newly chosen for the year ensuing, by such greater part of said company for the time being." By the first preceding paragraph of the Charter it is ordained that all our public functionaries are to be chosen out of the freemen of the State, as therein after described. The mode then re- ferred to, is, that Governor, Deputy Governor and other officers, on the first Wednesday of May, shall be newly chosen for the year ensuing, by such greater part of the company for the time being. These provisions are clearly demonstra- tive that none, but freemen of the company shall be chose into office, and by the greater part of the company: The terms are completely conclusive, that the whole company, (now State) have their privilege of suffrage: And it clearly follows the greater part of the company, or in other words the majority of the whole, shall de- termine the choice. But it seems our Charter never contemplated an event, that has so recent- ly taken place, that there would be three com- petitors for office, and that no one would be cho- sen by the greater part of the company; if this should be the case, these may then be a resulting question, how is a Governor and Lieutenant Governor to be chosen? It is clear from the Charter, they cannot be chosen by the Assembly: Their power is restricted to chuse only for the residue of the year, in case of death before or after election or removal from office: Besides there is no delegated or inherent power in the General Assembly to make a choice; that is a prerogative of the People, and never yet parted with, and I presume never will be in a free State. No existing statute of the State, not even the bill of rights (the patch-work to our Con- stitution) can give that authority. The ship of State, appears to be in the extremity of danger on a lee shore, unless by some skilful man- œuvre of the pilot she can be brought off from the surrounding breakers. Lo! he sees a passage that promises safety: The crew brighten at the prospect! She's off! She's off! Congratulation succeeds despondency—The captain now turns to his chart, and there he finds it laid down how to avoid these hidden shoals in future. "Less ambition and more unanimity will clear this dan- gerous reef." When there is a mutinous strug- gle for command, the ship will not be well worked, and by neglect of duty and the dissensi- tions of the crew, the may be stranded and lost: Here too in such dilemmas the people must have an eye to the compass and strictly observe the bearings and head lands. Looking over another chart, there are other notable observations for the safe navigation of the state ship. "Every section of Parliament, or Legislative Assembly, as well as terms of common Law Courts, are considered but one day in law, of course an ad- journment for some length of time, can consist- ently take place to complete the public business and elections: In the interim of adjournment, directions must be sent out to the people by au- thority of law to make a new choice of Gov- ernors, &c. The return of votes on the ad- journment day, will be but one session's in law: But previous to this procedure, an act or resolve of the new elected Assembly, on their first orga- nization must be passed, respecting so much of an act, entitled "An act, regulating the manner of admitting freemen, and directing the method of electing officers in the State," as relates to the mode of proxying for general officers, and certifying the votes to the Assembly, which ought only to be pro hac Vice , and in the same act to empower the several towns as in the present existing law, to call new meetings for the choice of their general officers; this the new Assembly have authority to do, in the mode pointed out in which is involved the question Governor or no Governor . If the contending candidates can bear the mortifying idea of wait- ing another year for the honor of being Governor, and the people forego the pleasure of elect- ing their friends, much time and expence will be saved the State, and all things will remain easy. But there yet remains to the people thro' their Representatives and Senate, the means to establish a provisional government for the year ensuing, by empowering by special act, the Pres- ident of the Senate in all cases of Legislation, &c. as heretofore done, and established: These are the only remedial prescriptions that can still clamor, do justice, and compose the divisions of the State.
A FARMER.
BY THE MAILS.
PHILADELPHIA April 14.
A gentleman from Africa, arrived at Charleston, advises that a dreadful war is now raging, between the French colony, at the mouth of the Senegal river, and the natives. The French it seems, were the aggressors, in conse- quence of the king of the natives im- posing duties on their trade up the ri- ver; and the contest is characterised by mutual acts of shocking barbarity.
On Tuesday the 8th inst. both hou- ses of congress concurred in a resolu- tion to adjourn on Wednesday the 16 inst.
MURDER.
And the most inhuman consequent conduct. On Tuesday (1st April inst.) in the afternoon, the widow MORRISET, vi- sited two negro women and a girl ploughing on the bank of James river in Chesterfield county, opposite Tuck- ahoe Island. The mistress was knock- ed in the head with an axe by one of the women whilst she was speaking to the other—the first blow staggered her so much as to afford an oppor- tunity for another, which, by the united efforts of the two women, caused in- stant death. Some pine bushes were thrown over the body to secrete it till night, when a negro fellow, husband to the woman giving the first blow, coming to their assistance, the corpse was carried some distance up the bank, to a place where the water in the ri- ver is uncommonly deep, and the cur- rent is not rapid;—and here! yes here! was a scene too horrible almost for repetition! The corpse was cut up with an axe into more pieces than have yet been ascertained! The neigh- bors have been able after two days searching with nets, to find but eight pieces of this most unfortunate wo- man? Among which were found two legs cut off at the knees—part of an arm—part of a thigh—and four pie- ces scarcely to be known—some of them decency forbids to be named! The other parts have not yet been found. The tracts of the inhuman wretch are plainly to be seen where he waded into the river and distribut- ed the huncheons of his butchery! The negroes concerned in this hor- rid transaction have been committed to prison.—Vir. Gaz.
DEDHAM, (Mass.) April 1.
DARING ATTEMPT TO ROB AND MUR- DER.
One night last week, a number at- tempted to break into the lower Toll- House in Roxbury, between this town and Boston. The Keeper, Mr. Knowl- ton, was awakened by a noise about the house; and after lying some time, got up, pulled out the iron pin of the gate, without unlocking the door, and told them to pass on. But instantly they burst in one of the windows, and attempted to climb in. Mr. Knowl- ton seized a cutlass and aimed a num- ber of blows at the one forward. An- other then reached in his arm and pre- sented a pistol. Mr. Knowlton had placed himself partly behind the door, and repeated his blows, one of which struck the pistol barrel, and much bruised the cutlass. Two pistols were then discharged by the incendiaries through the door; one of which balls went through within a few inches of Mr. K. and lodged in the ceiling the opposite side of the room—both being aimed near the key hole. Mr. K. was confident he had wounded one of the men severely near the head or shoul- der, as he soon after this saw him walking off. The other presently followed. They were tracked by blood on the light snow which had fal- len, more than half a mile. We un- derstand a certain house has been searched in Boston, supposed to con- tain the ruffians of this outrageous crime.
Since writing the above, the High Sheriff of this county arrived in town, who has brought a report, that the incendiaries were taken; one of whom is dead of the many wounds he had received at the Toll-House, and one of the others much wounded.
HARTFORD, April 23.
At the Circuit Court of the United States, holden at New-Haven last week, by Mr. Edwards, District Judge (Judge Patterson being absent) the Grand Jury, WILLIAM VAN DEUR- SON foreman, found a bill against the Hon. TAPPING REEVE, one of the Judges of the Superior Court in this
State. It is said that the charge is for a libel on President Jefferson.
A bill was also found against Mr. Thaddeus Osgood, a Clergyman, for sedition in uttering sentiments against Mr. Jefferson, in a sermon preached in November last, on Thanksgiving day. On this indictment he was ar- rested, and committed to gaol in New- Haven.
A bill was also found against Mr. Thomas Collier, of Litchfield, editor of "The Monitor," for publishing an extract from a New-York paper, re- garding the President.
WASHINGTON, April 23.
The President of the United States has nom- inated, and the Senate unanimously advised and confirmed thereto, JAMES MONROE, now Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States at the Court of London, and WILLIAM PINCK- NEY, of Maryland, to be Commissioners Plen- ipotentiary and Extraordinary for settling all matters of difference between the United States and the united kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, relative to wrongs committed between the parties on the high seas or other waters, and for establishing the principles of navigation and commerce between them.
The two Houses of Congress brought their sittings to a close on Monday night at about eleven o'clock, when an adjournment took place to the first Monday in December. The sitting of Monday was continued from ten o'clock in the morning until eleven in the evening with only the intermission of one hour. Too much business was transacted to enable us to give a de- tail of it in this paper. The most important measures adopted were,
The passage of a bill for continuing until the end of the next session, the Mediterranean fund, discontinued from the repeal of the salt tax, the Senate having adhered to their disagreement to the last object of the bill.
The passage of the naval peace establishment bill.
The passage of a bill for the temporary relief of Hamet Caramalli, allowing him 2,400 dol- lars.
The passage of the bill for the payment of all the witnesses summoned on the trial of Judge Chase—the House of Representatives having re- ceded from their amendment.
The indefinite postponement of the report of the committee of enquiry on the official conduct of Gideon Granger, Post Master General.
But that business which excited most atten- tion, mingled with perhaps, becoming warmth, was the presentation by Mr. Quincy of two me- morials, one from Samuel G. Ogden, the other from William Smith of the city of New-York.
The memorials are very long, and give a mi- nute detail of the circumstances alleged to have attended the expedition of Miranda; acknow- ledge the participation of the memorialists in the enterprise; and declare it to have been their impression that the expedition was countenance- ed by the implied sanction of the President and Secretary of state. The memorialists further complain of the unjust and illegal proceedings of the circuit court at New-York. The memo- rials are couched in language uncommonly aci- monious, and ascribe to the public agents un- worthy and impure motives.
After the reading of these memorials, an in- teresting debate ensued, whose length precludes its insertion in this day's paper. We shall only at present, attempt a brief sketch.
Mr. Lyon reprobated the style and contents of the petition, and moved that the petitioners should have leave to withdraw their petition.
Mr. Williams, of New-York, inviged in terms of strong indignation, against the nature and tendency of the attempt. He pronounced it unprecedented, while a prosecution was coram judice , for the accused to come forward, and attempt to wrest their case from a legal tribunal; declared his total disbelief of the charges crimi- nating the executive and spoke with the greatest emphasis of the enormity of the effort of men thus situated to disseminate suspicion with re- gard to the motives of the executive govern- ment, and said it was ridiculous to imagine that any legislative enquiry could be made on the very last day of the session.
Mr. Quincy rose to explain. He said he deem- ed it his duty to present the memorials, dis- claimed all intentions to cast a censure on the ad- ministration; but he thought, considering the facts alleged by the memorialists, it was proper to make an enquiry; and added that from cir- cumstances known to gentlemen on the floor, the executive had been advised of the sitting out of the Leander time enough to have prevented her sailing.
Mr. Quincy was followed by Messrs. Smilie, and Rhea of Tennessee, who delivered opinions nearly the same with those of Mr. Williams.
Mr. Jackson then rose, and pronounced the memorials a tissue of falsehoods and calumnies basely intended to defame the government, and denied that the executive had possessed the in- formation stated by Mr. Quincy.
After a few remarks from Messrs. Mumford, Masters, and Bidwell, Mr. Early offered the following resolution.
Resolved, That the charges contain- ed in the memorials of S. G. Ogden and William Smith are, in the opin- ion of this House, unsupported by any evidence which in the least degree criminate the executive government of this country—that the said memo- rials appear to have been presented at a time and under circumstances insid- iously calculated to excite unjust sus-

picians in the minds of the good people of this nation against the existing administration of the general government—and that it would be highly improper in this House to take any step which might influence or prejudice a cause now depending in a legal tribunal of the U. S.—therefore, Resolved, that said memorials be by the Clerk of this House returned to those from whom they came.
Mr. Clark required the previous question, which was taken by Yeas and Nays, as follows: "shall the main question be now put"—Yeas 74—Nays 15.
The question was then taken by Yeas and Nays on the several members of the resolution as divided by daffes—
1st member, the Yeas were 75—Nays 8. 2d—Yeas 70—Nays 13. 3d—Yeas 84—No Nays. last—Yeas 71—Nays 14.
We shall not refrain from expressing our satisfaction at the completely abortive issue of this miserable attempt, viewed either relatively to time or substance, to impair the confidence of the people in the purity of the motives and the fairness of the conduct of the Executive, and particularly of the President and Secretary of State. The object was undoubtedly to sow suspicion, to scatter misrepresentation, to cast a cloud over the fair fame of men whose names and services have become identified with republican principles. But the poison has been met by its antidote, and the blow menaced at them has recoiled with double, with overwhelming force on the heads of its authors. The attempt has extorted from the Representatives of the people a vote of confidence, almost unparalleled in the annals of legislative bodies—a vote of seventy to thirteen.
NEWPORT.
THURSDAY...MAY 1, 1806.
On Thursday last, the Newport Independent Volunteers, made their first appearance in uniform. They assembled at the State house at 2 o'clock P. M. At 3, they formed upon the parade, and marched down to Gen. Simeon Martin's, to receive their standard. The streets were thronged with spectators as they passed. When they arrived before Gen. Martin's they wheeled in most excellent order, and formed in a line, without leaving the least vacancy between the platoons. After the crowd had been dispersed from about the door, Miss Eliza Martin, with that mixture of diffidence and grace, which is peculiar to the American fair, presented the Ensign of the company their standard, accompanied with the following address:
ENSIGN ABRAHAM D. TILLER, SIR,
This standard I present you, impressed with the idea that you never will dishonor it. The Motto thereon is Washington, our Example. May you, the officers and soldiers composing this company, imprint it in your minds, and ever revere the memory of our late renowned hero.
ELIZA MARTIN.
After the Ensign had received the standard, he returned the following answer:
MISS ELIZA MARTIN,
The Newport Independent Volunteers have authorized me to assure you, that impressed with a sense of your Generosity, they respectfully return you their thanks for the handsome present with which you have honored them. Taking Washington for their Example, they will never disgrace nor surrender it but with their lives.—And may the love of our country, and the love of Liberty inspire us to emulate the virtues of our late Illustrious Chief.
The Company then fired a handsome salute, and withdrew to finish the day in military exercise.
It is but justice to remark, that the conduct of both the officers and sol-
diors, during the whole time they were under arms, was well worthy of the name by which the company is called. The privates, at the same time that they felt the dignity and consequence of citizen soldiers, were sensible of the necessity of subordination in all kinds of Associations; and the officers, appreciating the true American character, which they knew their soldiers to possess, gave their commands in that delicate, yet dignified manner, which secured them the obedience and esteem of their soldiers.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
BRAN NEW LOGICK, OR AN INVINCIBLE PLEA FOR BRITISH DEPREDATION ON AMERICAN COMMERCE.
BY LANCASTER LOYAL, ESQ. Candidate for a Peerage or a Pension.
CANTO III.
ARGUMENT.
GREAT Lancaster, with wondrous "gest," Still drives his mirthous boff and question, Strikes dead Chimæras, like Bellerophon.— Of neutral flags makes mighty merry fun— Proves— enough of Europe's quarrels fby, We've great'st finger in the pye, And wraps span clean, from tricks and felonies, That jilt suspected long of villainies;— Gives Reds, who seem to stand aloof, A rude, but brotherly reproof. Then boasts that all the powers of Logic, Likes Hessian's, and Britannia's project.
WHEN priests and parish doctors clash, And gaily-pots 'gainst note-books dash, The quick contagious foot of faction, Calls every conference out to action: Mad brothers rush to arms—as loth To drink an enemy to both;— Meek sisters Sally forth to quarrel,— Farn Amazons and Drey in laurel. The best are counted mean and maugre heads, Who fly, when Doctors are at loggerheads;— None but a school of thibby-shabboes Will strike out wiser than their rabbies.
But ye, forsooth, curse Pitt's rascality, And mince in lovely clean neutrality, Affect to live demure and close, Too meek to cry boh—to a goose,— Still Ken the battle but to win it And roundly swear, you've no hand in it!! Are neuters they, who—arms a Kimbo, Strut most, when the is woof in limbo, Like tilting boys,—the hedge a top, When the goes down, will ye go up! Ah far from this, in fine at wroth chides, Are ye not guilty—jack o' both sides? For he that coolly takes the profit, Of theft and war, is partner of it. 'Tis coward folly that denies, Each voyage a "campaign in disguise";— A "horrid war"—for England 'tis hard! More horrid than without its wizard! Shall she fight hard for your emolument, And boast of nothing but the folly in't? For rule amphibious—rash and venomous, Turn all bat fly-bots into enemies? From such, too careless for amends, Loose all her cash as well as friends,— Build, with expences, a mighty navy, And have no right to prise nor slave ye?!!
Has she indulg'd a neutral flag, Like Moorish priest—be hocus'd tag, T'elude her fate to far permit ye, That no fray shot nor ill luck hit ye? Whence then memorials and orations, At Justice Scott's adjudications! As tho' the navi-potent jade Had not a right to reg'late trade, Who claims, with kindness to permit it, An equal priv'ledge to forbid it. Why jour ye then, who want to war go, That now and then, the hooks a cargo? Justice nor mercy can't abhor it, I've brought such weighty reasons for it:— Who uninvited holds from carving Your fattest goose, on point of—starving? Fell hunger thro' your wall that watches, May steal your fons and break up hatches. And why should England's desperate blows Refentment stir, of friends and foes? These by "long usage" well may quawk at, What those are ever bound to pocket: Your democrats will blast and scof 'em,— No better is expected of 'em; Rebels, who kick'd at North's exciting, Will kick again at Billy's prizing;— Such impudence will boldly fix Their seventy five to "fifty six," Who having land obtain'd a close on, Will drive for gang-way on the ocean,— But vastly rude for federal brother, To spit and make c'mbouded pother, At ways and means that ought to gather in Offensive and defensive brethren! Shall friends, this side Mufquetoe bord' Dear Cornish Cronies make a flarry;— Lavish a Crescent load of wishes, And not divide their loaves and fishes! Rather bestow hearts "big" with prayers, Than loose a freight of Hingham wares! A fig—for such a dry carefing More flimfy than a bishop's blessing.
And dare ye enter, brother Jonathan, The Forum with old England's rancy fons? Will Madison dare cock and prime at The logick of another climate! Morris presumes in doughty life, To make a syllogistick shift,
And still persist in hopeless fray, Who wants a leg to—run away! Will ye attack our mother Spirit, By neg at B and A assert,— Who, had ye forty categories, Must knockle 'INTER-GATORIES! For lo,—without your taciturn schisms, A fierce brigade of Syllogists, Like German troops, by England pander'd, Ruth loyal round her trophied standard! See them achieve, like Nelson's tars, Its path firs—for TRAFALGARS! Dilemmas turnish full alliment,— Sories join, without impediment,— Bold mofes fight, (and not a four chide,) And mofes shun huzzas for our side. In Burke's sublime, stride a rash horse, I've rode Icarus, sans his bathos, (For waxen wings of royal sealing Will stand your best f Yankee pealing,) Ye "most d" (chugenters 'rounded, See your memoria's all knock'd down dead; Behld your prostrate arg'ments quivering, Your neutral schemes and burgeois shivering; In deep conviction of afflight, Admit or swear O d England's right,— And rash invectives 'gainst her navy, Down with your helms and cry precavi.
*This foregoing was written before the news of Pitt's death had arrived. †See Dr. Cowdery's Journal while in Tripoli.
Messrs. Howland and Stanton have arrived in town, from the Seat of Government.
By the last Boston papers it appears, that there is no choice of GOVERNOR; and that Gen. Heath the Republican candidate for Lieut. Governor is elected by a handsome majority.
DIED—In this town, on Monday evening last, M. Elijah Knapp, in the 86th year of his age. His funeral will be at three o'clock this afternoon, from the house of Capt. Philip Justin, No. 22 Washington Street, at which time and place his relations and friends are requested to attend.
In this town yesterday, Mr. James Baxter, of Barnstable, (Mass.) aged about 26 years; his funeral will be at two o'clock this afternoon, from the house of Mr. Francis Almy, No. 42 Long Wharf.
At Boston, Mr. Jonathan Lillibridge, formerly of this town, in the 50 year of his age.
On the Coast of Africa, the 25th of Nov. last, Mr. James D. Viall, son of Mr. Nathaniel Viall, of this town aged 21 years.
In the vicinity of New-York, on the 10th inst. after a long and tedious illness, in the 78th year of his age, the Hon. Horatio Gates, Lieutenant General in the service of the U. S. during the late revolutionary war.—His character in our next.
NOTIFICATION.
THE inhabitants of the town of Newport, are respectfully informed, that on Wednesday evening, the 7th of May, a DISCOURSE will be delivered in the Second Congregational Meeting house, before the Missionary Society of Rhode-Island, for spreading the benign influence of Christianity;—that music will be prepared for the occasion—and that, at the close of the services, an agreeable opportunity will be presented to the friends of their cause, to afford charitable assistance by a Contribution.
By order of the Society, CALEB J. TENNEY, Secretary. Newport, April 29th, 1806.
NEW BOARDING HOUSE.
THOMAS EARNSHET, HAVING removed from No. 18, Market Square, to No. 15, Mill Street, the house lately occupied by Mr. Peleg Knight, where he continues to take Boarders as usual; the house is commodious and pleasantly situated; those Gentlemen who will please to favour him with their custom, shall be well accommodated, receive good treatment, the terms reasonable, and will receive the thanks of the subscriber. Newport, April 30th, 1806.
Charles Coggeshall, & Co.
Have removed from 143 to 127 Thames Street opposite John F. Townsend & Co. They turn their thanks for the liberal patronage they have already received. They have now on hand, for Sale, the following assortment of Boats, Boats, &c. directly from Boston—among which are,
LADIES Kid, square toes, of the latest fashion. Do. Morocco, Slippers, square toes. Do. Do. with heels and square toes. Miles of all kinds. Mens, lined and bound, fine. Do. common and coarse. Boys, lined and bound, and coarse. Childrens, of all kinds.
ALSO, An assortment of Roxbury Boot Legs, and Ruffett Boot Tops. Likewise—A variety of TRUNKS as usual. Newport, April 30, 1806.
To be Let at Public Auction,
ON Friday, the 9th inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. on the Premises, for a term of time sufficient to raise the sum of two hundred dollars—one half to be paid in three months, and the other half in six months—the real Estate of David Melvill, Pewterer, deceased, (excepting a small tenement in the chambers, and the Pewtering Shop,) consisting of a Dwelling-house, Garden, Stable, and almost every convenience, pleasantly situated and in good repair. By CALEB GREEN, Adm'r of said Estate. Newport, May 1, 1806.
WANTED immediately a wet Nurse, who can produce good recommendation.—Apply at the office of the Rhode Island Republican. April 20th, 1806.
FOR SALE.
IF applied for within three weeks, a three story Dwelling-house, No. 95, Market Square, Newport, with two good Shops in front. Said Shops are two of the best stands for business in the place. For terms, apply to JOSEPH ALLEN, living on the premises. May 1, 1806.
New Hat Warehouse.
BUFFUM, RATHBUN & BUFFUM,
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public in general, that they have established an extensive HAT FACTORY, in the country, from which their Wholesale & retail HAT WAREHOUSE No. 12, CHEAP-SIDE Providence, will be constantly supplied with Beaver, Castor, Plaid, and Wool hats, of every description they will also contain a complete assortment of English Hats Ladies Beaver Jackets, Chip Hats Hat Cases and Band Boxes, a large assortment of hat trimmings, Dressed, Gue, Bawling, &c. &c.
The above goods will be sold by wholesale or retail, for Cash or approved credit, as low as can be purchased in New-York or Boston.
Gentlemen and Ladies, Country merchants and Hatters, and every class of Citizens are invited to call and see for themselves as it is presumed they can here suit their taste, and get the worth of their money.
Hats Dressed in the neatest manner, those bought at this store will be dressed gratis. Cash given for FURS. Providence, 4th mo. 30 h, 1806. 3 v.
DOCTOR LORFROP'S
CELEBRATED BITTERS for the Jaundice, and all Bilious complaints, for sale by NATHANIEL DEARBORN, opposite Mr. Townsend's coffee house, corner of Banister's Wharf, 3/ per. box, with directions. Newport, April 23.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS, BEING of the Court of Probate of the town of Portsmouth, appointed Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of ISAAC J. EASTON, late of Portsmouth, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice to all persons who have any demands against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us at our respective dwellings, within Six Months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. No accounts allowed, unless properly attested to.
WILLIAM BRIGHTMAN, } Commissioners. JOB LAWTON, } ALL persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to ROBERT LAWTON, Admin'r. Portsmouth, April 21st, 1806.
Rhode-Island Bridge Company.
WHEREAS the Stockholders at a General meeting on the 20th November last, "Resolved, That the company will proceed in the undertaking of Re-building the Bridge."—In pursuance whereof the Directors, having investigated the principles upon which the Bridge may be built, and where and at what rate the materials for the same can be procured, are now prepared to go on with said works.—Wherefore they have Resolved, That Ten Dollars be assessed on each and every share in the stock of this company; and that the same be paid to the Treasurer, at the Bank of Rhode-Island, on or before Thursday the first day of May next.
The Directors have also Resolved, That a general meeting of the Stockholders be called, at the State House in Newport, on Monday the fifth day of May next, at ten o'clock, A. M. when a report will be made of the payments made on this assessment; And business of importance to the corporation will be laid before them.
By Order of the Directors, B. HAZARD, Clerk. Newport, April 18, 1806.
John F. Townsend, & Co.
At their Store No. 123 Thames Street, front of Capt. James Perry's, offer for Sale a handsome assortment of
Fancy & Staple Goods,
Suited to the Season, which they are determined to sell as low as can be purchased in Newport:—
AMONG WHICH ARE, Excellent Dutch Broad French Laces, Cloth, Laced Silk Sleeves and Belt superfine English, English Silk Gloves, blue, black, and mix-White and chintz Frimado, ges, Second, mildfing, and White and Colored low priced do. Bed Lace, Super. and other Cash. Very fine India Book & merca, Mull Muslins. Very fine white flannel, Extra long and habit Yellow, blue, black, red Kid Gloves, and green flannels, Mens white and black Baizes and Sergets, Silk Gloves, Coatings & Fearnoughts Russia and English Di- Irish Linens and Shirt aper, Cottons, 5-4 and 6-4 English Di- Velvets and Patent aper, for table-cloth, Witted Cord, 8-4 elegant Sattin, Patent Cord and other Damask Shawls Waistcovring, Camels Hair do. Blankets from 6-4 to English Lace string, &c. 11-4 to, Umbrellas, &c. Newport, January 1, 1806,

POETRY.
THE WISH.
Immortal Gods, my prayers behold, And to a suppliant mind attend; Let not my days pass calm and still, But chequer them with good and ill; And let my life forever be, A mixture of variety; For when misfortune well I know, Then I shall feel for other's woe. Join'd to courage, knowledge, truth, Let honest virtue crown my youth; Give me that pride that will be free, And scorn to crouch to tyranny; My cheek ne'er know the blush of shame, And add to this a well-earn'd fame! Oh grant, ye gods, it be my lot, That when I'm dead, I'm not forgot! My first great wish is glorious fame! Let future ages know my name! To crown the whole, ye gods above! Let me not know what 'tis to love.
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 Lines, Fishing Lines, Bed Cords, and Clothes Lines. Also, New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF, Consisting of Negro Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, and cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufacturer's prices. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given, that there are a number of Small Children to be bound out.—Terms may be known, by applying to either of the Subscribers. ROBERT TAYLOR JOHN TILLINGHAST, } Overseers JOE TOWNSEND, } of the Poor. Newport, Jan. 16th. 1806.
Wanted Immediately,
AT this Office, as an APPRENTICE to the Printing Business, a Smart, Active LAD, 14 or 15 years of age.—One from the Country would be preferred.
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 Mallone, 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.
TO BE LET,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, in Pelham Street, No. 11, with a large Garden, and a good Well of Water, together with the half of a large Stable.—For terms apply to SAMUEL VAUGHAN. Newport, March 13th, 1806.
JOHN STEVENS,
TIN-PLATE WORKER, HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has taken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mansford, deceased, in Thames-Street, where he may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest notice, and as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.—Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Pewter and Lead. Newport Dec. 12th 1805.
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.
Four bushels of Garden Pease,
TO BE SOLD BY BURRINGTON ANTHONY, in Portsmouth, warranted good; and of the last year's growth, viz. Early Charlton, Marrowfat, two podded, and Spanish Dwarf.—Also, 100 bushels clean Barley. Feb. 5, 1806.
POTATOES.
TWO Hundred Barrels and 200 Bushels POTATOES, in excellent shipping order, on board the Schooner Nancy, at HAN DY'S Wharf.—Apply to EARL & ALLSTON. April 2, 1806.
FOR SALE.
THE subscribers, Dwelling House, blacksmith Shop, Coal House, and Stable and two acres of good LAND well fenced, with between forty and fifty apple trees, of improved fruit growing on the premises, with an Excellent well of water near the house. The premises are pleasantly situated on the post-road, leading to Pawtuxet, about fourteen miles from the ferry leading to Newport.—An indisputable title will be given. JAMES CONGDON. South-Kington, February 27th 1806.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HIS FOR SALE, A 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. 83.
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 pieces Holland Gin, 6 Tierces new Rice, 20 Boxes Hard Soap, 300 Bushels old Corn, 30 Boxes 1st quality mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping, 60 Bbls. mts 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.
Wholesale & Retail at Wilder's Book-Store,
No. 104—Thames Street. FOR Sale by the Subscribers, the most valuable and extensive assortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY ever offered in this State; and at prices much less than can be bought elsewhere. Their collection of books is in all Arts and Sciences, Bible—Their assortment will be found from the smallest pocket size to the largest folio, of 37 different editions, at prices from 10 to 30 per cent. less than others sell.—Every new publication of merit, will be for sale at their store as soon as from the press.—Next week will be opened a further collection, of several hundred volumes of the most valuable books. Circulating Library. They will circulate any book in their store, upon the following terms, from which they will not vary—viz. The whole set to be taken at once, and the value thereof deposited; from which value, 6 per cent. per week will be retained for the use of the books—it always being at the election of the person taking the books to keep or return them. If they are materially damaged they will not be taken back in any case. These terms may not appear so accommodating, but the public may be assured that no other plan can be adopted to keep a valuable collection of books for circulation without loss to the Librarian. G. WANTON, & Co. Newport, March 12th.
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF LAND, under good improvement, containing 160 feet in front on John Street, and 100 feet on Laven Street.—Said Lot is well fenced with Locust posts, handsomely situated for building. For terms apply to BENJAMIN FAIRBANKS. Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
FOR SALE BY
James D'Wolfe, FOURTH proof French BRANDY in pipes. Claret WINE, of a superior quality, in casks. Do. in Boxes of 30 bottles each. OIL of Olives in boxes of 12 bottles. Excellent imported Beaver HATS, and A few Bags of ALMONDS. Bristol, April 14, 1806.
THE Creditors of FREDERICK GARDINER, of North-Kington in the County of Washington, laborer, are hereby notified to appear if they think fit, at the next General Assembly, to be holden at Newport, on the first Wednesday in May next, to show cause if any they have, why the prayer of his Petition for the benefit of the Insolvent Act, passed June, 1756, should not be granted. THOMAS PECKHAM, Dep. Sec'yry. Newport, April 14th, 1806.
TAKEN UP,
ON the West side of Dyer's Island, a small CEDAR BOAT, about eleven feet keel.—The owner may have her again, on proving property and paying charges, by applying to UMPHREY TAYLOR, No. 11 Washington-Street. Newport, April 16, 1806.
TWO NEW CHAISES,
WITH Plated Harness complete, for Sale, on a liberal credit.—Apply to WALTER CORNELL, No. 106, Thames-Street. Newport, April 16.
Garden Seeds.
CALL at J. Taylor's Medicine Store, No. 148, Thames-Street, where you may be supplied with a great variety of GARDEN SEEDS, of the latest importation—consisting of the different kinds of Peas, Beans, Cabbages, Lettuce, Radish, Turnip, Carrot, Beet, Parsnip, Onion, Squash, Cucumber, &c. &c. &c. N. B. Drugs, Medicines, Spices, Paints, Dyestuffs, &c. &c. &c. as usual. Newport, March 25th, 1806. 6v
HAVANNA SUGARS & HIDES,
On reasonable terms and liberal credit for approved security. JOHN D'WOLFE & HERSEY BRADFORD, HAVE for Sale, 1000 boxes assorted Havanna SUGARS, of a superior quality, now landing from on board the ship Andromache, at the wharf of Capt. John D'Wolfe;—They will contract to deliver said Sugars in Boston, should the purchasers wish it. —ALSO,— 200 excellent Salted Hides. Bristol, R. I. April 8, 1806.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET,
And poss' soon given immediately, a large two story DWELLING-HOUSE and Lot of LAND, SITUATED in Wickford, in North-Kington, on the Main-Street.—Said House is well finished and is a good stand for business.—For terms apply to CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN, Living on the premises. April 8th, 1806.
War Department, March 1, 1806.
Notice is Hereby Given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1806, until the 30th day of September 1807, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz. First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude. Second, At South-West Point, Tellico Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee. Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Mifflin, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluff, Arkansas, Natchez, and Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indian territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river.
Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indian territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river, and north of the 41st degree of north latitude, Fort Mifflin excepted.
Fifth, At New Orleans Plaquemines, Point, Coupee, Opelousas, Natchitoches, Appleton, Attakap, Fort Stodder, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington in the Mississippi territory, and at any place or places, on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.
Sixth, At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh, at Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of North and South Carolina.
Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Virginia.
Ninth, At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the Mountains, and within the states of New-Jersey, and Delaware.
Eleventh, At Pittsburgh, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the mountains.
Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany Schenectady, and at any place or places, where
troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of New-York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted.
Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.
Fourteenth, At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour,) and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted.
Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of New-Hampshire, and the district of Maine.
Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, and for the armorers and other persons employed in the United States armory at that place, from the 1st day of January 1807 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each one thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expence and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the U. S. shall be paid by the U. S. at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of credible characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be referred to the U. S. of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the seaboard, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN. Secretary of War.
For sale by
JACOB RICARDSON, AT THE POST-OFFICE, A large Assortment of Books and Stationary.
The circulating Library has every day, something new added to the large collection of Books.
A general Assortment of
School Books;
Among them are Murray's which are certainly the best books for Schools now in print.—His first book for Children, Reader, Grammar, Introduction, and Sequel.
ALMANACKS for the Year 1806. Charts of all the World— America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Book and Sheets.
WRITING PAPER,
of all qualities by the ream or quire—Quills of all qualities—Wafers and Sealing-Wax. About 5,000 pieces
House Paper & Borders,
Of different figures and manufactures, some American, French, and English.
FURS.
Muffs and Tippets, and Trimmings.
CUTLERY.
Pen-Knives, from 3 Dollars to 8 Cents each. Mustard & Sweet-Oil. Newport, Dec. 26th, 1805. tf
MORNING SCHOOL,
Clarke-Street, No. 5.
The Subscriber informs the Public, THAT he purposed opening a Morning and Evening SCHOOL, the first Monday in April next; to begin at half past five o'clock in the morning and continue until eight, and the evening school to commence at five o'clock, and conclude at seven, for the purpose of teaching both sexes the different branches of Literature.—For further information, apply as above.—The Day School as usual.
ELEAZER TREVETT.
** Said TREVETT has engaged a young gentleman of liberal education, and one that has been some time in a school, who is expected by the first of next month. Newport, March 27, 1806.