Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-10-02 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES.) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
Gold & Silver Smith.
THE Subscriber Respectfully informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has taken a Shop belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh...
JOHN SNOW.
Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Newport, Sept. 25, 1802.
FOR SALE, BY
Jacob Richardson,
At the Post-Office, a great variety of Books and Stationary; among which are, several new publications, viz.
A VIEW of the Political conduct of AARON BURR, Esq. Vice-President.—Wood's Correct Statement.—Barrington's Voyage to New South Wales...
Like-wise may be had at said Store, a large Assortment of House Paper, and Borders.
N. B. It may perhaps be unnecessary to inform the Public, that he has lately made an addition to his Circulating Library of "many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature."
To be sold as above, a few TICKETS in the Providence Baptist Meeting-House Lottery. August 21, 1802.
FOR SALE, BY
JOHN HAZARD, Jun.
RUM by the Hoghead, Molasses Ditto, Holland Gin by the Pipe, Barcelona Brandy Ditto, Coffee by the Bag.
Newport, August 6, 1802.
TO BE SOLD,
A F A R M,
LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 180 acres of good Land, with two Dwelling-Houses, and other out buildings.
A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST.
Exeter, Feb. 25.
WILLIAM HELME
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, THAT having employed an experienced Workman from New-York, he has for sale, at his Manufactory on the Point (by the large or small quantity) mould and dipped tallow Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported.
Newport, Sept. 3, 1802.
THE Court of Probate for the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers commissioners, to examine the claims of creditors to the estate of WALTER EASTON, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve months being allowed for that purpose...
EDMOND TOWNSEND, } Commissioners. THOMAS PECKHAM, } Executors.
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MERIBETH EASTON, DAVID BUFFUM, JOHN SLOCUM.
Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802.
Hard Ware Store.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received by the latest arrivals at Boston from Liverpool, a general assortment of HARD WARE, direct from the Manufacturers, which he will offer for sale, in Providence, at the Store of Mr. Isaac Pitman...
Providence, May 21, 1802.
John Mosher & Company,
INFORMS the Public, that they have purchased the Trading Stock of Thomas Green and continue the business in the same Store.
Said Mosher & Co. would also inform the Public, that they have reduced the prices of said Stock to very low rates, and have just received a very handsome supply of fresh
Spring Goods;
Which, in addition to the old Stock, makes the Assortment complete—all which they are determined to sell
VERY CHEAP FOR CASH.
The smallest favors will be most gratefully acknowledged.
All those indebted to THOMAS GREEN, on Note or Book account, are desired to make payment to said Mosher, & Co. who are empowered to settle the same.
Newport, May 20, 1802.
For Sale on Reasonable terms,
A Quantity of Window Frames and Sashes, for 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Glass. Enquire of the Printer.
Newport, May 21, 1802.
FOR SALE,
By the subscriber, a Horse—Horse-Cart—and Trucks, very cheap for Cash.
WILLIAM GREENMAN.
Newport, Sept. 3, 1802.
Brafs Foundery.
THE subscriber informs the public that he carries on the Brafs Foundery business in all its various branches, at his shop in Spring-Street, nearly opposite Mr. John Banister's.
He also Makes and Repairs
House and Gun Locks. Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend on punctuality; and every favor will be acknowledged by the public's humble servant,
WILLIAM TRICKETT,
Newport, June 18, 1802.
Green & Tillinghast,
HEREBY inform their old Customers and the Public in general, that they have just received a large Assortment of
Spring Goods,
which they are now selling at the most reduced prices at their Store, by Wholesale and Retail. Newport, May 20, 1802.
To PRINTERS.
FOR sale, remarkably cheap for Cash, a good (second hand) PRINTING PRESS. Enquire at the Office of the Rhode-Island Republican.
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of
WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c. ALSO,
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices.
Newport, Nov. 21. 1801.
To be Sold or Let,
A WELL-finished Dwelling House, situated on Thames Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens's. Also, a new Store, adjoining the yard and Garden, with a good well of water. The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town.
Likewise, for Sale, a good HORSE, for the saddle or chaise. Conditions may be known, by applying to
HENRY G. CHAMPLIN,
Sept. 3, 1802.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale at the Store of
JOHN A. SHAW, & Co.
A BOX of the Newest Fashion'd JEWELRY, direct from Europe, consisting of the most Fashionable Ladies EAR RINGS. July 8, 1802.
LUMBER.
THE subscriber having entered into Copartnership, under the firm of Sheldon & Ruggles, would respectfully inform the public, that they have taken Wickham's wharf, next southward of Col. Sherburne's, where they have for sale on reasonable terms, a complete assortment of Eastern and other Lumber—such as merchantable pine Boards, Plank, clear Boards, clear Joist—merchantable pine Do. square Oak-Timber, pine Do. Spruce Do. Oak Joist, Hemlock, Do. Spruce Do. Birch and Beech 3 inch Plank for bedsteads; red Cedar, locust and white cedar Posts, for garden fences; Cedar & Pine Clapboards; good Kennebec and other shingles and Laths, &c. Lumber of any description or kind can be procured from the best in country at short notice.
They also have for Sale, West-India Rum by the Hoghead or Barrel; New-England do. Sugar by the Hoghead or Box; Molasses by the Hoghead; Cordage of all sizes by the cwt. or smaller quantity; Nails of all sizes; Pitch, Tar and Turpentine, &c. &c.
DANIEL SHELDON, BENJAMIN RUGGLES. Newport, May, 15. 1801.
CLARK BLISS,
INFORMS his friends, and the Public, that he has removed from Banister's wharf, to the dwelling-house belonging to Capt. Caleb Gardner, in Thames Street, formerly occupied by Capt. Wing Spooner—where he has for sale a General assortment of
West-India Goods:
Among others, are the following articles, viz. Brandy, West-India Rum, ale proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wine of different kinds, Molasses, Leaf & Brown Sugars, Coffee, Teas of various kinds, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cheese, Soap, and Candles; various kinds of Glass Ware, Stone Ware, Knives, and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen-Knives, large and small Spoons, Clobb Locks and Files, Crockery and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatches and Hoes, Men's and Boys' Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Flint, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads, and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellows, metal Tea Pots, writing Paper, wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Cords, Log Lines, Marlings, Seamen's Cloths, Oak Kgs holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets, Coffee and Pepper ready ground for use; and a number of other Articles not mentioned. Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, May 7 1802.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, intending to leave this town the ensuing Fall, requests all persons having unsettled accounts with him, to adjust the same before the November Court, as all unsettled accounts will then be put in suit, without respect to persons.
THOMAS HOWLAND.
Newport, August 12, 1802.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of Oakum,
which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers.
CASH, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12.
FOR SALE,
The staunch Sloop LOUISA,
BURTHEN 74 tons, five years old, now lying at Stevens' wharf; in complete order, and is ready to receive a cargo immediately. Inventory may be seen, by applying to either of the Subscribers.
ROBERT LAWTON,
BENJAMIN MARSHALL. Newport, June, 13, 1802.
MART MUMFORD
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public in general, that she carries on the Tinning business, in the South Shop of the same House where it was carried on by her deceased husband. She has at present on hand, a large assortment of TIN WARE, which she will dispose of very cheap for Cash.
Those persons who will please to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having their work faithfully done, and the smallest favor will be gratefully acknowledged.
For sale as above, an Assortment of JAPANNED WARE, Glass Lamps, and Two large Franklin Stoves. Newport, June 23, 1802.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
The Post-Master-General Defended.
(Concluded.)
THE 6th case to which the public attention has been invited thro' the medium of the newspapers, is that of Mr. Fred. Wolcott of Litchfield, in the State of Connecticut. His friends wrote privately for his appointment; about the 15th of October he was appointed. At the time his appointment was forwarded, Col. Tallmage was in office. He was not removed, nor did he resign in sufficient time to enable this late Post-Master-General to fill the vacancy. For the latter retired from office on the last of Oct. and Col. Tallmage's letter of resignation of the 26th of the same month, in which he recommended Mr. Sheldon as his successor, could not, by the course of the mail, reach the General Post Office till the third of November following. Mr. Wolcott's appointment could not therefore be legal. This is not intended as any reflection on the Post-Master-General, who, undoubtedly, expected Mr. Tallmage's resignation; and did not know that Mr. Wolcott had for years been the calumniator of Mr. Granger. Nor, can we believe, that any one would suppose that the latter would hazard his reputation, by leaving an office in the hands of a man, who had, without provocation and without cause, attempted to detain, and to destroy his character.
Do these acts declare the persecutor and the tyrant? Or do they manifest the constant attention of a vigilant officer, to improve and render more useful the Department entrusted to his charge? If the removal of improper persons, be tyranny, he is a tyrant; if the non-appointment of his personal enemy, be persecution, he is a persecutor. But another attempt has been made to destroy the confidence of the public in the character of the Post-Master-General. This has been done in a manner not susceptible of a precise answer, because there has been no direct charge: But dark insinuations have been published to the world, evidently designed to impress upon the mind a belief, that removals were made with a view to check a free correspondence on the part of the opposition, and to apply an important national establishment to party purposes, and to the corruption of public opinion. Will it be believed, that the Post-Master-General, with a little band of forty five officers, twenty east of the north river, nineteen between that river and the Potomac, and six south of the latter, has undertaken to effect this dreadful purpose, and has fondly hoped to escape the vigilance of 1050 officers, of whom the former administration approved, and many of whom are their friends, and yet devoted to their politics? To suppose it possible, betrays such ignorance of the system as would induce any person, who possessed a decent regard for his own reputation, to seal his lips in silence. But gentlemen have not been left in the quiet enjoyment of this base method of injuring the fame of a citizen. In every instance, they have been solicited to communicate freely any knowledge they possessed respecting abuses. In every instance they have been assured, that the evils when pointed out, should be corrected; and the offenders subjected to condign punishment. But they have remained silent. In the management of such a department, errors will be committed; a letter will be occasionally mislaid and lost. Newspapers must unavoidably meet with more accidents; for, notwithstanding the law, they are packed up wet and with carelessness, and will in consequence be frequently worn to pieces in the bag. But no man will presume to say, that intelligence is not conveyed with as much regularity and safety, as at any other period since the existence of the government. It is certainly conveyed with more frequency and with vastly greater dispatch.
This department of government has been repeatedly charged with a wanton abuse of its power, and an unrelenting persecution of the opponents of administration. Will the facts stated justify the imputation? Will the removal of sixteen post-masters out of one thousand and ninety-five, give a colouring to the calumny? Will those who oppugn the measures of the present government, be willing to have the conduct of the preceding administration, tested by the same principle? They may, because there was no necessity of ejecting from office the opposers of their measures. For by the natural operations of the government from its commencement, and by a careful selection of friends to fill the offices which were created during its progress, this necessity could not exist. During the existence of their power, they openly and publicly avowed that no man ought to be in an official station, whose political sentiments were opposed to the opinions of their party. And will it be thought that persons, who advocated such principles, would relinquish them, and retain in office their enemies, had they come into power under the same circumstances as the present administration? So perfectly persuaded were they of the truth of this doctrine, that un-

der its impression they loudly proclaimed, that the present government would pursue their own rule, and sacrifice on the altar of their own principle, every man who was devoted to their party. But they have been disappointed. And it is because they have been disappointed, because they have not been immolated to prove their own prediction, that they are now determined to clamor against the proceedings of government, till it be driven to its accomplishment? They complain that their correspondence is interrupted, that their newspapers are destroyed or suppressed by irregular management in the post-office; they complain also that the postmasters are dismissed. The former shews incontestibly that the work of reformation ought not yet to be arrested; and the latter the perfect inconsistency of their conduct.
They, possessing the power from the beginning, created in their officers by the influence of interest and of patronage, opinions congenial with their own. They, where an opportunity offered to appoint to office, sedulously chose their friends, by this means excluding from any share in the honors or emoluments of government, those, who on principle were opposed to the mode of its administration. They, when their friends filled more than nineteen twentieths of the offices in the union, expelled from official station, many, who dared, though with honor and with decency, to maintain private opinions contrary to the measures of the administration. The changes which have taken place since the 4th of March 1801, the removal of sixteen postmasters, or of forty-five, for the same number of the friends of the administration, can assuredly be no counterbalance to that systematic exclusion, of one half of the community from the enjoyment of office, which has characterized the former measures of our government. A decent maintenance of opinions, if they accord with the genius of a republican government, and the exercise of the right of suffrage, though opposed to the proceedings of the administration, ought not of itself on general principles, to be a ground of rejection from office. But when a party has unjustly engrossed the official favors of government, it cannot be unjust to take from them a part, to bestow it on those, who are equally entitled. When the influence of an official situation is exerted in hostility to the administration, and the officer is clamorous against its measures, it is proper that he should not longer hold the office, and that he should not long receive his bread from a hand which he despises and would destroy.
If any persons have a right to complain, it must certainly be the friends of the administration. They have a right to expect that proportion of governmental favors, which justice demands, and which is measured by the ratio of numbers. That they have not yet obtained it, we are willing to ascribe to that pacific spirit which would rather it should be the offspring of time, than the effect of an exertion of power; to that principle, which would "restore to social intercourse that harmony which it had lost;" and to a desire to convince the enemies of government, that justice and moderation, instead of their example, would be the rule of its conduct.
A FRIEND TO TRUTH.
"CALLENDER, CALLENDER, JEFFERSON AND CALLENDER!"
From the Richmond (Virg.) Examiner.
It is impossible for any man, not utterly devoid of every sentiment of decorum, truth, & justice, to behold that strain of malignant and indiscriminate abuse, of which the Recorder in this city is the weekly vehicle, without feeling the bitterest contempt and indignation towards its author. For the honor of human nature, I will impute rather to the ignorance than to the wickedness of Mr. Paez, that he has ruined his name and reputation to that of the meanest and most abandoned of mankind. Gross indeed must be his folly, that contends in a wretch, who has proved a recreant in every honorable cause in which he has been engaged, who bites the hand generously extended for his relief, and, if his impotence permitted, would drink the blood of his benefactor to satiate the execrable appetites of his own corrupted soul.
The readers of the Recorder must perceive the forcible application of these remarks. I shall select one instance of Callender's depravity, odious enough to be singled out from amid a mass of congenial baseness.
It has not been many weeks since he informed us, that Mr. Jefferson had voluntarily given him an hundred dollars as a reward for the services rendered to the republican cause, by the Prospect Before Us . According to Callender's own statement of the fact, the worst light in which Mr. Jefferson's conduct can appear, is that of having bestowed his charity upon a most unworthy object. Those who best know that author, cannot readily pardon the universal benevolence which comprehends even him; and hence it arises, perhaps that his present supporters have so sedulously endeavored to excite the public jealousy into a belief, that an act of mere charity is a crime of the deepest atrocity. But how will the friends of Callender and of falsehood be confounded, when the following fact is presented to the world? IT IS A FACT, that the letter in which Callender included the facts of the " Prospect Before Us " to Mr. Jefferson, informed him that the author was in need and inextricable difficulties, that his book would shortly be published, and that the profits arising from its sale would enable him to reimburse a moderate sum, which he requested for his intermediate relief. In consequence of this letter, the one hundred dollars of which we have heard so much, were paid to Callender. We have seen, how he has discharged the debt. Mr. Jefferson, I dare say, will never descend to crush this monster of ingratitude; otherwise his letter itself could be published. The fact I have in regard to it, however, is unquestionable. The public may rest assured of its truth. It is stated on grounds, of the
authenticity and sufficiency of which, there cannot be the shadow of a doubt. I had almost said, that Callender himself will not deny it, but I could not so far forget that his effrontery and his falsehood are commensurate with the detestable purposes of his villainy.
Who will condemn the conduct of Mr. Jefferson, now? Such as hate the beauty of virtue, and delight in the deformity of vice—such, "whose hearts have never learned to glow at others good, or melt at others woe"—such as countenance the editors of the Recorder —such and such only can condemn misdirected charity into which a great and good man has been betrayed by the humanity of his own heart, and the urgent solicitations of a starving beggar.
Mr. ADAMS' and Mr. JEFFERSON'S Religion Compared.
Mr. JEFFERSON has been called an Infidel;—Mr. ADAMS a Christian. The following Anecdotes, will illustrate the infidelity of the former, and the Christianity of the latter:
At a time when Mr. Adams was President and Mr. Jefferson Vice President, the Rev. Mr. Cathcart of Pennsylvania, who was employed by the Society for propagating religion among the Indians, to collect money for that benevolent institution, waited on Mr. Adams at the city of Washington and solicited his support of the undertaking. Mr. Adams not only refused to give him a cent, but treated him in a rude and churlish manner, quite unbecoming the Fifth Magistrate of a free people to a messenger of the gospel.
Mr. Cathcart next waited on Mr. Jefferson, and explained to him the object of his mission, in behalf of a Society which had benevolently undertaken to christianize & civilize the savage nations on our borders. Mr. Jefferson listened to him with attention—applauded the design—and gave fifty dollars to Mr. Cathcart to aid the institution.—Also, Mr. Dubois, the Roman Priest, when collecting money for building a Chapel in Maryland, witnessed Adams' selfishness, and Jefferson's liberality; behold your idol (as you call him) giving him 30 dollars.—This looks like a wish to destroy all religion!!
Which of these two men, think you, acted most like a christian? [ Veren. True Amer. ]
It is a fact that real Religion has never, within the memory of man, flourished in this country, at any former period, so much and so generally, as since the commencement of Mr. JEFFERSON'S Presidency. For the truth of this observation, we appeal to the Clergy of all parties and denominations. How does this known and acknowledged fact comport with Federal electioneering predictions?
FRANKFORD, Sept. 7.
Noah Webster's paper appears to be as unfortunate in politics as Noah is in Natural History:—For example, it says—"It is a fact asserted that federalism ever associates with crimes." By federalism here is not intended to be understood that respect for, or attachment to the federal government which is the duty of every citizen. Federalism here means party , the system of party spirit which, from the period of the British treaty, sought incessantly to destroy every thing that is undeniably in its natural construction of the word Federalism . Let us now see whether it was or was not ever associated with crimes. Was federalism never associated with Alexander Hamilton? Was federalism never associated with Linton and Porcupine, and Romayne and Harper? Was federalism never associated with the Excise and Stamp laws? Was federalism never associated with a forced construction of the constitution, by which the Representatives of the people were refused their right of enquiry into the instructions of ambassadors—whereby state secrets were constituted in contempt of the sovereign? Was there no crime in violating the independence of the Judiciary in the instructions of Judge Bee? Was there no crime in delivering up an American citizen to be executed for a crime of which another person has been since convicted? Was there no crime in spreading terror and alarm, and imposing false tales of sub-plots and vast conspiracies on the people? Was there no crime in violating constitution and law, in the Sedition law, and the speculation of the ship Kingston ? Was there no crime in suffering American citizens imprisoned and confined on board a British ship of war at the Philadelphia wharf to be carried off, by the connivance of the Secretary of State—who was specially advised of the persons being in that situation? Was there no crime in entering secretly into a treaty with the traitor chief Toussaint L'Overture?—Were the Federalists who did these things " capable or honest ?" But it is said Mr. Jefferson in dismissing several persons from office had to reward those who raised him to 25,000 dollars a year!—What if out of 5000 offices he has dismissed about 50.—This is to be sure admirable. John Adams appointed a greater number than have been removed, in one night during the last week of his presidential existence?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15.
Notwithstanding the unprecedented violence of federal calumny and falsehood which has raged throughout the New-England states, republicanism, not only holds its ground there, but progresses with slow though certain effect.
Every friend to liberty and a virtuous administration will be impressed with admiration at the intrepid spirit which animates Rhode-Island . She sent to the last Congress a republican and a moderate federalist , under the expectation that the latter would not suffer himself to be the instrument of party. The soundness of this policy may be questioned; but it cannot be questioned that it was an illustrious evidence of a desire to conciliate. This expectation was disappointed. The moderate federalist was as efficient in opposition to the soundest measures
that have ever been pursued, as a stern vote could make him. Nor in the state, did federalism , disappointed in its claim to all, feel any mitigation of its violence in being allowed a part. Here, as elsewhere, it encouraged the grossest detraction, and strove to excite the most turbulent and disorganizing passions.—Under these circumstances the republicans did right in making a decided stand—a stand, which by convincing their enemies of their strength, has struck dismay through their ranks. General Stanton, a firm republican and a member of the present Congress, is re-elected; and Mr. Knight, also a firm republican, is chosen in room of Mr. Tillinghast; both by a majority, it is said, of 1000 votes. When the smallness of the state is considered, the majority will be seen to be immense.
The public prints furnish us only with the majorities. It is very desirable that they should furnish us also with the relative numbers, that the comparative strength of each side may be seen.
Thus much for the republican state of Rhode-Island . By exchanging a republican for a federal representative, it has added what is equivalent to two votes to the large majority in the House of Representatives.
Judge TILLINGHAST'S Letter.
East Greenwich 15th Sept 1802
Mr G! Farnsworth Sir Mortifying as it has been to me, to have my Name placed as a Subscriber for your Lyons Jacobinean Paper , falsely called the " Rhode-Island Republican " "I have a long time foreborne," please therefore to discontinue my Paper, having paid in advance. I have no alternative but to Receive your Scoundrelous Paper or Nothing and I Prefer the Latter; If any Person is yet so Simple as to wish the Reading of them, they are welcome to what is due me. I wish you to understand this "Verbatim et Litteraliter"
I tender you the Homage of my High Respect & Consideration TH TILLINGHAST
[Copy of the Editor's Answer.]
Newport, Sept. 27th, 1802.
To THOMAS TILLINGHAST, Esq. Member of Congress.
Sir, YOUR Letter of the 15th instant, came duly to hand; and flushed with the honor which it conferred, I cannot but covet the additional honor of answering it. To do this, Sir, with an avidity, strengthened by a portentous alarm that it will be the last reciprocation of sentiment which will ever take place between us.
The principal topics which your beautiful letter embraces, are two:—The mortification which you say you have undergone in having been a subscriber for my paper; and the circumstance of your having paid for it in advance.
I do not conceive, Sir, that the principles of the paper which I conduct, and which has been practically approved by a very general, and liberal patronage, can be "mortifying" to any honest, upright man; more especially to such an one, as, in your late inimitable address " To the Free Electors of the State of Rhode-Island ," you so delightfully described, as having "no possible interest, separate, and unconnected, with the common good of his fellow-citizens." But, Sir, you may think differently; and every man must be fayed by his own faith. With your leave, however, I shall presume to offer one or two questions, fully persuaded that in "your cool deliberative moments" you will duly consider them. Was not your subscription voluntary? Have you not taken what you say, is "falsely called the Rhode-Island Republican ," for nearly two years? Has it varied in principle since you first subscribed for it? These questions admitted;—and I presume to say they cannot be controverted, I cannot but impute a little versatility to you, Sir. Some men are, indeed, so crafty, that they outwit themselves.
Suffer me, Sir, in all deference, to state what I conceive to be the reason why you have blown your blast against the Rhode-Island Republican , which as it relates to me, will afford an opportunity of apologizing for it. It is, Sir, that your late address was published as it was received, without correction, or as you have made a miserable attempt to say— verbatim et litteraliter . Are you not unreasonable to blame me for this? Suppose I had not published it at all; would you not then have had reason to say that I had treated you with neglect, and unfairness? That at a critical moment I had bereft you of a benefit, which as a subscriber you had a right to claim? Suppose I had altered what you sent me to publish, and it had wrought an effect other than you intended; would you not then have had found reason to blame me? Certainly, Sir, if you divert yourself of improper feelings, you will plainly perceive that the fault lies at your own door. You was your own judge; and I did as much, and no more than you requested.
With regard to your advance money, Sir, I have looked over my book, and find that you have paid for two years papers. The time expired on Saturday last, so that there was one paper due you at the time I received your letter. You have forbid its being sent to you; I, therefore, herewith transmit (per mail) SIX CENTS, which is the balance, in cash, Sir.
I think proper to make your communication public, because it seems to be of a public nature; in as much as it indicates your future political determination. I shall offer no remarks upon it, in this view. The public, when it is before them, will draw their own inferences.
OLIVER FARNWORTH.
"The Federalists flutter as they fall, but falling, they are never to rise again—they are obliged to change their name, to hide their roguary.
John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the
WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS
in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of
Hair Work & Gold Cyphers
neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cases, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's bell & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovel & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, darts and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Maccabaw, Rapper & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewellery & Perfumery. They Also carry on the
GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S
Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. 44 Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2. 1802
Thomas Peckham,
HAS for Sale, Apple Trees of the choicest sorts, for Summer and Winter fruit. Also a few of the best Peach, Pear, and Plumb Trees, which are very large for their age, thrifty and fine. Farmers, and Planters, are invited to come and see.
Newport, Oct. 1, 1802.
William Douglass,
1200 wt. New-Milch CHEESE, Cheap for Cash, Or West India Goods.
A NEW SCHOOL.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Newport, that he has this day opened a School, at a convenient room, opposite Mr. Thomas Townsend's, Banister's Lane. As he has had a liberal Education, and considerable experience in the instruction of youth (particularly at Clinton Academy, on Long-Island, where, as will appear from his Letters of Recommendation, he officiated as Prosector for more than two years) he flatters himself he shall give satisfaction to those gentlemen, who may intrust him with the Education of their Children, both as to their morals, and improvements in those branches of Learning, to which they may respectively attend. Price of tuition per quarter—
JOSEPH MONTAGUE.
Newport, Sept. 13. 1802. Mr. MONTAGUE would not choose to teach the Latin and Greek Languages, unless a number of Students should apply, so as to form a class.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, that Valuable Real Estate in THAMES-STREET,
CONSISTING of a Dwelling-House, 37 feet by 32, almost new; with a good Cellar; paved Yard, and good Well of water, with a Pump therein; together with the Garden, Wharf, Stores, Stable, Chaite House, &c. belonging to the same.—Likewise, a large Garden Lot, on the Hill, 126 feet on John-Street , and the same distance extending to Leven-Street .—Also, a good second hand Chaite, Two Horses, one Yoke of Oxen, and an Ox-Cart.
—Likewise— A quantity of LUMBER; consisting of clear, and merchantable Pine Boards, Spruce Boards, Joist, Laths, and a few North-Carolina Cedar Shingles. JOSEPH LYON. Newport, Sept. 17, 1802.
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on Sunday evening last, a Negro boy, named JAMES, about nineteen years old, five feet 6 or 7 inches high, stocky built; was born in Jamaica; speaks something of the Creole dialect; has had one joint of his little Toe cut off; had on when he went off, a dark mix'd coloured Jacket and striped tow cloth Trowsers; took with him one mankeem Jacket and a pair of overalls, one calico and one mankeem vest; was heard of on the road to Providence, enquiring the way to Boston. Whoever will secure said Negro, so that the owner may receive him again, shall be paid the above Reward, and all necessary charges, by WALTER NICHOLS. Newport, Sept. 20. 1802.
Sail Making.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, 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 WING SPOONER, 2d. CHARLES C. DUNHAM.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18. Extra of a Letter from an Officer of the Con- stellation, dated May 24th, 1802, at sea.
"On the 18th inst. we arrived off Algiers, and made the signal for our Consul to come on board, which he did. Mr. O'Brien informs, that on the 8th inst. an Algerine frigate of 44 guns ran along side a Portuguese frigate of the same force, fired a broadside into her, boarded and carried her with the loss of 32 men, the Port- uguese having, in killed and wounded 72 men; among the former were the captain and first lieut- enant. The Portuguese was thrown entirely off her guard, by the Algerine's having Ameri- can colours, and his not having the least idea of meeting an Algerine in that place, being five leagues distant from Gibraltar, and two from the Spanish shore."
It is, however, a great disgrace to the Port- uguese navy, to be surprised in that manner, as no dependence ought to be placed in colours. O'Brien also informs that Spain in order to avoid a war threatened by the Algerines has very recently consented to pay to Algiers the enor- mous sum of two millions of dollars, and to al- ter her national colours. This, with the cap- ture of the Portuguese has so elated the Alger- ines that our Consul says he expects the Dey will shortly, and at an unguarded moment declare war against the United States. I hope he may and that we may have the honor of battering their towns about their ears. They will find in us a nation far superior to either Spain or Portugal in the arts of war. By making them feel our power we should render the United States feared and respected by these Barbarians, and insure safety to the lives and property of our citizens in those seas. Enclosed is the account Mr. O'Brien gives us of the strength of the Ke- gency of Algiers.
A correct list of the Marine of Algiers.     No. Guns.     1 Frigate, Algerine built, coppered 48   2 do. American do. do. 34   3 A xebec Algerine do. do. 34   4 do. do. do. do. 30   5 do. do. do. do. 26   6 do. do. do. do. 24   7 A Polacre, Greek built, 22   8 do. do. do. do. 18   9 A brig, U. S. do. do. 22   10 do. do. do. do. 26   11 do. do. do. do. 18   12 do. do. do. do. 16   13 A Carlasquitha, Corsica built, 10   14 A small xebec, repairing, —   15 A Polacre, Greek built, (coaster) 6  
Algiers has about 50 gun boats, half of the number could be got in order in about a month. They have about 200 sail of coasters with latine sails, each 20 or 30 tons. There are about 7,000 Turks, about 6,000 half Turks; and with difficulty they could raise 50,000 militia or rabble. This regency has 50 or 60 millions of dollars, and has in chained captivity 1500 christians, & is permitted to be the licenced plunder- er of all Europe.
(Signed) RICHARD O'BRIEN.
Extract of a Letter from the same, dated Tunis Bay, June 2d, 1802.
"We brought with us presents from our government to the Bey of Tunis, they consisted of four muskets and four pair of pistols, furnish- ing for workmanship and elegance anything you can almost imagine, being inlaid with gold and diamondds. You may suppose they were elegant when I tell you that one of the muskets cost 800l. sterling, the cost of the whole amounting to upwards of 7000l. sterling. The Bey was much pleased with these presents, and observed to our Consul that they were worthy of a Prince. The Enterprize arrived here last evening from Tripoli.—They tell us that there are four Swedish frigates and one American (the Boston) cruising off Tripoli, and blockading the port so that nothing can either go in or out. The Tripolitans are in a state of starvation, and will probably be willing to come to any terms, in the course of a few weeks."
Extract of a Letter from a young gentleman on board the John B. Manta, to his parents in N. Hampshire, dated Cadiz, July 16, 1802.
"All our frigates are employed in convoy- ing vessels up and down the Straights; but not- withstanding their extreme vigilance, our savage enemy have taken a brig belonging to Phila- delphia."
"In May we had an engagement with a Tripolitan gun boat of 90 men and 4 guns—it being calm, the got away from us, and the next day we saw her in the harbor of Tunis. We have been into Tripoli, and fired at the shipping in the harbor—twelve gun boats were sent out to engage us, but we drove them all back. The Constellation was engaged by two Algerine gun boats, both of which were sunk."
"The Emperor of Morocco has declared war against America, and sent away our Con- sul; in consequence of this declaration, we are ordered to cruise off the Gut of Gibraltar."
"The Algerines have taken a 44 gun frig- ate from the Portuguese. The victorious vessel was the Crescent, a present from America.— Thus you see, how fortunate vessels are that are built in America, even if they are manned with Turks."
"There are now laying in this harbor, 50 transports, full of French troops, bound to St. Domingo."
VERMONT—Firm as her Mountains.
WORCESTER, September 22. Extract of a Letter to the Editor, dated Brattle- boro', (Vt.) September 17th, 1802.
"Our election took place the 7th inst. Federalism anticipated a triumph, but has been disappointed. My information from various parts of the State, is such as enables me to an- nounce, that the Legislature will be decidedly republican. Of twelve Counsellors, elected by a general ticket through the State, not more than three federalists, upon the most favourable calcu-
lation of that party, will be chosen; and proba- bly none. As many republican towns vote for our present Governor, he has obtained a small majority. The Republican Lieutenant-Gover- nor, Mr. Brigham, will be re-elected; and we shall have a republican Senator to Congress in the place of Judge Chipman."
CONNECTICUT—Steady, Persever- ing, and Placid as her Rivers.
NORWALK, (Conn.) Sept. 21. We again rejoice at the opportunity of greeting our fellow-citizens with the happy news of REPUBLICANISM TRIUMPHANT. In spite of Steady Habits and Monarchical Fac- tion, the Republicans of this town, in their semi- annual meeting, held yesterday, made choice of Mr. William M. Bets, and Dr. Phineas Miller, two inflexible republicans, as Representatives to the General Assembly the ensuing session, each by a large majority."
HARTFORD, Sept. 23. It is pleasing to learn our republican friends throughout the State, that although we did not carry our ticket in this town, our first trial gave us an exact tie with the federalists—but they, rather the most industrious at out-door recruiting, carried their ticket, after SIX TRIALS, by a very feeble majority."
STONINGTON, Sep. 28. On Monday, the 20th inst. the Freemen of this town assembled, for the purpose of choosing two Representatives to the General Assembly, and to give in their votes for Assistants and Members of Congress. Seventy five citizens presented themselves to be qualified as voters, in order that they might be enabled to contribute a little towards "good order and regular gov- ernment;" the ceremony being performed, the Freemen proceeded to the choice of their first Representative, when on canvassing the votes (which amounted to 457) it was found there was no choice, there being seven candidates, all professed Republicans. On a second trial, Col. William Williams, obtained a majority. The Freemen then made choice of Capt. Nathaniel Pendleton, for their other Representative.
Real and unadulterated Republicanism was the object of the Freemen, and it we may believe the positive and repeated declarations of the Gentlemen whom the Freemen have tho't proper to honor with their suffrages, it has prevailed.
NEWPORT, Saturday, October 2, 1802.
MR. FARNSWORTH,
"A DECENT respect for the opinions of my fellow-citizens," have induced me to notice the painful attempt of John Rutledge, to rid himself of the base assumption of the name of Nicholas Geffroy to letters directed to the President of the United States, so formally and directly attributed to him; in which, he assumes the guise of honesty to cover the criminality; or rather to transfer it to another, whose character, calumny never before attempted to degrade: A crime, too, no doubt, had it remained undiscover- ed, would have been held in the estimation of that gentleman, as a cardinal virtue. The pub- licity of it, is the only circumstance that, in him, creates anxiety."
"To an anonymous correspondent," he says in the Mercury, he has "opposed the fig- ures of persons among the most respectable in this society—to bald assertions, opposed decla- rations on oath." Permit me to ask the gentle- man, whether the Affidavits were taken in the exact order, in which they were inserted in the Mercury of the 21st ultimo? Was it not inti- mated by some of the "persons among the most respectable in this society," that such were the similarity of the hand-writing of those letters, with the hand-writing of the Hon. Gentleman, that to establish their confidence in his inno- cence, it was necessary that he should first on oath declare his own ignorance of them; in con- sequence of which, did not you, Mr. Rutledge, give your affidavit previous to some of the gen- tlemen, jealous of your situation?—And can it be said the inverted order in which the names of the declarants were ultimately inserted in the Mercury, was free from duplicity, & consonant with that openness and candor concomitant with innocence and purity of heart?—But be that as it may—can the Hon. Gentleman suppose his unfathomable declaration on oath, that he was not the writer of those letters, and the other gentle- men, however respectable, from their predisposi- tions in his favor, were induced to say, because he swore so, they believed him, will establish his innocence; when almost all of them acknow- ledged a parity of hands with his?—Can he sup- pose that this can relieve him from the impu- tation? It cannot be presumed. It is a positive fact, that such letters do exist, signed Nicholas Geffroy—they were sent on to the President— an Answer hath been received from the Presi- dent to one of them—Geffroy denies them.— And every one agrees he is incapable of writing them.—And amidst the great number of hand- writings with which they have been compared, unfortunate for you, Mr. Rutledge, none agrees with them but yours; and can it be a crime to say so? Or can it be criminal to suspect you, more than any other man with whose hand writ- ing they might agree? Why then should you be angry, impute malice, complain of personal in- justice, and meditate revenge? Be cool, Sir, if you please.—If you are conscious of your inno- cence, you will be so. You are but man, and obnoxious to error.—Great men have erred; their errors have been proved. Why then may you not be suspected, when facts, attended with presumptive circumstances, concur naturally and rationally to assail you?
Was any "calumny detected," when the Honorable Member denied the charge? Was any "calumniator identified" by his endeavors
to asperse the character of an Honorable Senator from this State? The Honorable Senator, thus alluded to, views with disdain the base aspersions of a man to whom they implicated.
The Honorable Gentleman says, he thinks that all that could have been expected from him, has now been done? What has he done? Noth- ing! Unless the belief of eleven innocent and unspotted men, whose opinions were predi- cated solely on the Oath of the Honorable Gen- tlemen, at a time, when his all was apparently at stake, can amount to any thing. Was not the Honorable Gentleman an interested witness for himself? Did not the credence of all the re- spectable Gentlemen thus declaring, rest solely on the 10th dixit of the Honorable Gentleman? Then can the public rest their opinion on such evidence, abhor'd in law, and hissed by com- mon sense? And this is the testimony he has op- posed to the bald assertions of an anonymous correspondent. O shame! Is this all? Yes, this is all; and can it satisfy an injured public? Injured in the base imposition and deceit, mali- ciously and disgracefully imposed on the person of the First Magistrate of the nation, no doubt for the vilest purposes, in the issue of which no one can divine the magnitude of the mischief intended, had it not been detected. It must be the interest and wish of every good citizen, that this business should be coolly and candidly en- quired into; and surely no one can blame the men who was possessed of the circumstances, for making it public, and placing it in a train of en- quiry; to have remained silent, he must have been accessory post facto. Every one acknowl- edges and detests the base and flagitious crimi- nality. Therefore no one can be angry, not even the culprit, unless it is, with himself.
A Citizen of Rhode-Island.
Perversions of truth and affections of false- hood have become so numerous, that no pen can keep pace with the simple act of recording them. The sanctity of private character, no less than the virtues of public station, are indiscriminately traduced. This spirit of ferocious violence, and despicable vulgarity, must and will have an end. Nor is that end distant. Violence and slander carry in their bosoms the seeds of their own de- struction; and just in proportion to the fury with which they rage will be the acceleration of their fate. When the private virtue of our chief magistrate is questioned, and the official integrity of the Secretary of the Treasury denied, is there an American, is there an honest man, who does not feel indignant that the country should contain a monster so infamously depraved as to make the charge?
Little, however, do these propagators of calumny know, or know it, feel the impolicy of their course. Republicanism can never sink, while its friends are vigilant. The ceaseless opposition it receives will make them so; while it will serve to accumulate on its traducers the odium of the nation.
Let, then, republicans stand undaunted on their rock of truth, and while the storm of fac- tion rages below, let them be calm, collected, and moderate. N. Intel.
The Editor feels no anxiety on account of "the unjust, unwarrantable, and unprecedented conduct," attributed to him by the Hon. John Rutledge; or the base aspersions of "gross and abominable partiality and injus- tice, in the management of a free press," at- tempted to be thrown upon him by Messrs. Kin- lock & Craft, with the hope of inflicting a mor- tal wound on his reputation.—No: He views it as an impotent exertion to cover with a veil the character of a vile incendiary, by stabbing the person who promulgated the charge, merely be- cause he declined to vindicate the accused; (ul- terly convinced, in his own mind, that the charge was of such complexion, and so founded as to authorise its publicity. Neither does the Editor view it of any importance, at this time, to no- tice the misrepresentation, distortion, and sup- pression of facts, in the statement given in the last Mercury of the several interviews with him, by Mr. Rutledge and his friends. The public will therefore suspend their opinions for the present.
DIED.]—At Warwick, on the 22d inst. Mrs. MARCY ANTHONY, widow of the late Mr. Peleg Anthony, of this town, after a short, but severe illness, in the 66th year of her age. If piety and unremitting attention to the faithful discharge of christian duty—merits the reward, promised by its DIVINE AUTHOR, she rests secure in the Mansion of eternal bliss. Taught from her earliest infancy the Christian Religion, she practiced from a conviction of moral good, with undeviating attention, its precepts. As the Lord, so she did, a CHRISTIAN; placing a firm and steady reliance on the atonement of a bleeding SAVIOUR, to present her soul spotless to her CREATOR. As a wife, she was affection- ate; as a mother, tender and attentive; as a mistress, indulgent; and as a member of society, charitable. She had but few equals—superior none—in discharging the various duties allotted to her station. She liv'd beloved—and died universally regretted.
At Portsmouth, last Sunday night, Mr. PELEG SISSON, in an advanced age.
In this town, Mr. BENJAMIN SHAR- MAN, aged 78.—Mr. JAMES MOORE, aged 28.
Last Wednesday morning departed this life, after a lingering disorder, which she bore with patience and fortitude, in the 29th year of her age, Mrs. MARY D. DOWNING, comfort of Capt. Henry Downing, and eldest daughter of Jonathan Almy, Esq. In her, her husband has lost a ten- der wife and an agreeable companion; her father a dutiful and affectionate daughter; her broth- ers & sisters, a kind, indulgent, and loving sister; and her friends and acquaintance an agreeable companion and sincere friend. Her funeral will be this afternoon, at 4 o'clock, at the house of her Father, where her friends and acquaintance are requested to attend.
THE minds of our fellow-citizens have of late been greatly agitated, in conse- quence of the detection of letters addressed to the President of the United States, under the imposing signature of "Nicholas Geffroy," &c. The freedom assumed by the author of them, in borrowing "an unoffending individual's" name, (for purposes best known to himself) attaches to an Hon. Member from the South, "high in office." Much has been said upon this im- portant subject, and much more remains yet to be said.
"I could a tale unfold, whose lightest word Would harrow up thy soul." Shakespeare.
But the proper moment has not yet arrived.— Time, which matures nature's choicest produc- tions, can only, in the present instance, develop the veil that obscures the atrocious deed. Till this period arrives, the indignant frowns of in- sulted freemen, for the abuse offered the Chief Magistrate of our nation, 'tis to be hoped will be suppressed. For the author's "safety is momentary; his detection certain; his shame lasting." Jobson.
THEATRICAL. The Theatrical Bill of Fare for this evening, presents a nouvelle & splendid entertainment— producing greater novelty and attraction than any offered this season—and as its emoluments are intended for the benefit of a very useful, and favorite performer, we trust, from the liberality of the Public, he will reap the merited reward of his services.
For Sale, THE Snow MARY, lying at Mr. John C. Scott's wharf—one hundred and one tons burthen, two decks, may be put to sea at a small expence. Also about 10 tons of Fuel, and 22 tons of Campêche Wood, now on board her. For Terms apply to SIMON DAVIS. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802.
To be Sold at Auction, On Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock A. M. A LITTLE torrel MARE, six years old, together with a Saddle and Bridle. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802.
BATES'S BENEFIT. This present Saturday, Oct. 2, 1802. And positively the Last night this Season.
THEATRE, NEWPORT. Will be presented for the 1st time here, the Grand Dramatic Romance—Of BLUE BEARD, OR FEMALE CURIOSITY. As performed with universal Applause, at the Theatres of New-York, Philadelphia, &c. (Characters in Bills.) In the Course of the Drama, will be shown
The Enchanted Apartment, In which Devices of Love, change to objects of Horror, And Exhibits. The Cave of Death, With Supernatural forms of Ghosts, Skeletons, Spectres, &c. &c.
After which a Farce, (never performed here,) taken from the old Proverb of.
"Set a Begger on Horse-Back, AND He'll Ride to the Devil." (Characters in Bills.)
In the Course of the Evening's Amusement, the Comic Medley, of the "Four & Twenty Fiddlers all on a Row," By Mr. BATES.
To which will be added, a Pantomimic Enter- tainment—Called HARLEQUIN'S FROLIC; OR THE
Village in an Uproar. Harlequin, Mr. Bates, Columbine, Miss Wehray, (Other Characters in Bills.) The Favorite Song of the Blue Bell, of Scotland. By Mrs. GRAUFNER.
In the Course of the Pantomime, will be intro- duced a laughable combination of AGE and HARMONY, or the change of a BASS VIOL, to an OLD WOMAN. Harlequin's whimsical transformation to a Dog. A Collection of Animated Pictures, With the Favorite SKELETON SCENE, &c. The whole to conclude with a Grand Display of Chinese Fire-Works.
On the following Subjects.—Viz. A Playing Fountain.—The Boston State-House. —Emblems of Free-Masonry.—A Moun- tential Tribute to Superior Worth.
And the Arms of the United States.
The Public are respectfully informed, that in consequence of the Company's being an- nounced to perform in Providence on Monday next, this positively will be the last Night, of the present Season.
For Charleston, (S. Carolina.)
The fast Sailing Schooner RISING SUN, BURTHEN 60 Tons, will Sail the first part of next month. For Freight or Pas- sage (having good accom- modations) apply to PEARCE & TILLINGHAST, or Mr. CALVIN DEAN. Providence, 20th Sept. 1802. CIVIS

EPITAPH ON A SAILOR.
FREE from the storms and gulls of human life; Free from the squalls of passion & of strife, Here JACK lies 'anchored', who has stood the sea Of ebbing life and swelling misery: Tho' poortly rigg'd, his prudent eye forfaw, And took a reef at fortune's quicken'd flaw. He luff'd and bore away to please mankind, But duty urg'd him still to head the wind: A fever's temp'st soon his mates destroy'd; But jury health while he still enjoy'd; Laden with grief, and age, and scattered head, At length he struck and grounded on his bed; While in distress, careening thus he lay, His final bidge exacting every day. Heaven took his ballast from its dreary hold, And left his body destitute of soul.
From "THE TIMES," a paper printed at Charleston, S. C.
Extract of a letter from a young Lady in Newport, R. I. dated 27th April, 1802, to her father in this City.
"Newport is at present more lively than usual, owing to the approaching election. My stay is insisted upon until that event has passed. The ladies have at length concluded, that their interference is indispensable to "correct the proceedings," and they take an active part in going about soliciting votes. Being in company the other evening, with some who are very patriotic, I derived much amusement from their conversation. They unanimously agreed to employ no Jacobins. The mistress of the house expressed a regret at her house not being whitewashed , but excused herself by observing, that she could not find a Federalist who practised that business—but declared her intention of sending to Providence for one, rather than employ a Democratic dauber ."
Valuable Real Estate.
THE subscriber offers for Sale, the following property, which he will dispose of at moderate prices, and on an extensive Credit, if required, with proper security: The Dwelling House which he now occupies, situate in Broad-Street, almost new, completely finished, with five Rooms on a floor, with an excellent Well of water in the Kitchen with a Pump therein.
Also—Another Dwelling House, standing on the North West part of the same Lot, fronting the Back-Street, with a Store, Wood-House, and Crib thereon.
Also—The Lot, Dwelling-House, Store, Chaise-House, and Stable, situate in said Broad-Street, and adjoining the above Lot and Buildings, extending from Broad-Street to the Back-Street.
Also—That very convenient Mansion-House, three Stories high with the Lot, Wharf, Stores, and all the Buildings thereon, situate in Thames-Street, former property of Mr. Aaron Lopez, deceased. The situation of the Estate is equal if not superior to any in the town, either for a public House, or for any kind of business. Said Estate being so well known, needs no further particular description.
Also—Two valuable Lots of Land, situate, lying, and being in Newtown (so called) in said Newport, one of which Lots contains three Acres, the other three Acres and a quarter, or thereabouts, equal to any in the town of Newport, for Mowing or Pasture.
Also—One other valuable Lot of Land, situate about fifty Rods on Greenend-Lane, adjoining the Orchard formerly belonging to Mr. Joseph Card, deceased, now to Mr. Job Almy, containing about four Acres.
Also—A Garden Lot, very convenient for a Dwelling-House, situate, lying, and being in said Newport, adjoining the Sabbatarian Meeting-House Lot, formerly belonging to Henry Merchant, Esq. deceased.
Unquestionable Titles will be given, and the Terms made known by JAMES PERRY.
Who has Likewise for Sale, a very good second hand CABLE, about nine or ten fathoms, of Sixty fathoms long, or thereabouts, and a five Inch Hawser. Newport, Sept. 11, 1802. ciitf
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street. HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS.
ALSO—About 700 wt. Clean FLAX—600 weight best Fleece WOOL, and 12 bushels Herds Grass SEED from the North-River. Newport, May 5, 1802. 67tf
FOR SALE.
A LIKELY MARE, of middling size, good in a team, and is a fine breeder. She would be very valuable to keep on a farm, and is also in good order for Shipping. Enquire of the Printer. August 13, 1802.
Entertainment,
BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter, sign of the Anchor, a little South east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may be pleased on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Punctilious attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. 79tf
JEFFERSON'S Full Length PORTRAIT.
JUST received from Philadelphia, and for Sale at this Office, (elegantly framed,) the Portrait of "The Man of the People."—Price, in large Frames, Ten Dollars—small, Eight Dollars—and in sheets, Four Dollars.
Nathaniel Nason,
INFORMS the Public that he has commenced the TIN PLATE WORKING BUSINESS, at the house occupied by his father David Nason, nearly opposite the foot of the Church-Lane, where all kinds of Tin Ware is manufactured in the best manner, and at the shortest notice, of the best materials. All orders for any kind of Tin Ware, executed immediately. Constant attendance given, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Newport, June 27, 1802. 92tf
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher C. Olney, Delivered at his Mills, or at his Paper Warehouse.
WHERE he has for sale, at wholesale and retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book-Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Leaf Blue.—ALSO, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—LIKEWISE Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c.
Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, March 3, 1802. 74tf
SAMUEL VINSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has just received by the latest arrivals at Boston, a new and beautiful assortment of ENGLISH GOODS,
Which he offers for sale very low, amongst which are the following articles—
 Linens, Ladies fine cotton Hose with lace clocks,  Furniture Calicoes, Silk Gloves,  Dimities, Kid ditto,  Mouselins, Cotton ditto,  Muslinets, Umbrellas,  Cotton Cambricks, Parasols,  Coloured Ditto, Book Mouselins,  Madras Do. Jaconet Ditto,  Twill'd & plain Nankeens, Fans,  Black Cambrick Shawls, Velvet,  White Do. Silk do. Velvet Bindings,  Black & coloured Mouselins, Russells,  A great variety of Calicoes of the newest patterns, Callimancos,  Lace Scarfs & Veils, Tamies,  Muslin Ditto, Black and coloured Bombazets,  White Chip Bonnets, White and coloured Velvets,  Coloured Ditto, A great variety of Ribbons, Silver and Cotton Trimmings,  White Chip Hats, English Kid Shoes,  Men's Leghorn Hats, Silk Handkerchiefs,  Silk, Ditto, Linen & Cotton Do.  Common Sattins, Laces and Edgings,  Bonnet Ditto, Silk Stockings,  Lutestring, Sewing Silks,  Black, white, and coloured Gauze, Threads,  Crape, Tapes and Pins,  Cotton Hose, Plated handled Knives and Forks,  Black Do. Defant Ditto,  Hemp Do. Trunks of different Sizes,  Men's Gloves, ALSO, 
A great Variety of Articles too tedious to enumerate. GOODS received on Commission at said Store. Newport, May 29, 1802. 87tf
For Sale, THE staunch Schooner LAURA—sixty-fix tons burthen.—Said Schooner may be put to sea at a small expence—For terms, apply to NATHANIEL FYNDON. HUGH VICKARY. Newport, August 14, 1802. 98tf
To be Sold by Sheffield Attwood, FIFTEEN hogheads clay'd Sugar, 20 hogheads good retailing Molasses, 150 Barrels Herring. ALSO—
Forty Acres of good Land, four miles distant from this town, which is well watered, and well wailed. Sundry Dwelling-Houses, situate in different parts of the town. He carries on the BAKING Business as usual and can furnish any quantity of Cabin Bread on short notice. He has a Mojos Boat of 15 feet on hand; and will furnish others of any dimension, on the shortest notice. Newport, July 24, 1802. 95tf
Blank Deeds, and Justice's Writs, and Executions, for sale at this Office.
GROCERIES,
Of a Warranted quality, and at the lowest prices, at Retail, by John Hazard, jun.
One door North of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House.
 MADEIRA } Teneriffe, do. } Sherry, } Lisbon, } Malaga, } Port, } Claret, and } Frontinac, } Old Cognac and } Barcelona Brandy, } Holland Gin, } W. I. Rum, } Cherry, do. } Crema de Noyau, } Anniseed, } Ratafia, and other } Cordials, } Anniseed Spirits, } Clove Water, } Shrub, } Hibbert's Porter, } Bottled Cider, } Taunton Ale, } Essence of Spruce, } Vinegar, } Dry Citron, } Peaches, } Pears, } Green gages, } Apricots, & } Nectarines, } Ginger, } Lime, } Citron, } &c. } Guava Jelly, } Tamarinds, } Anchovies, } Olives, } Capers, } Pickled Walnuts, } West-India Pickles, } Sallad Oil, } Pepper Sauce, } Ketchup, } India Soy, } Ballet Salt, } Salt Petre, } Pearlash, } Double and } single refin'd, } Lump, } Powdered, & } Brown, } Newport, July 30, 1802. 96tf 
NICOLAS GEFPROY,
Watch-Maker, in Newport. HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms. He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business, in all its branches, and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion. He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashions; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dishes, small swords and pagers; plated butts, stirrups, and spurs; tea-trays; cafés and andirons, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; wight and day fly-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; barley-sugar, and sugar plums; Spanish Segars; best Makabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. Newport, May 13, 1802. 19tf
W. R. WILDER,
BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's. WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents. Newport, Aug. 21, 99tf
FLEECE WOOL.
FOR sale, three or four hundred weight of excellent Sheep's Wool, cheap for Cash.—Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Sept. 11, 1802. cztf
FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH BRIGGS, A few Hhds. 4th proof Jamaica Spirits good flavored. 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour. 2 Casks Malaga Wine. 5 Hhds. of good retailing Molasses. 2000 Weight best Green Coffee, by Wholesale or Retail. A few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality. Newport, May, 29. 50tf
WANTED,
FOR immediate use, a quantity of TOW, for which Cash and a generous price will be given. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 6.
A Good stand for Business.
TO be Sold, and possession given immediately, a Two-Story Dwelling-House, with a convenient Shop, situate on the North side of Banister's wharf, next below Mr. Godfrey Wewwood's. For terms, apply to the Subscriber, on the premises. ANDREW BAKER. Newport, Sept. 17, 1802. ciitf
To Let,
A very commodious STORE, on Banister's Wharf, esteemed as good a stand for business as any in Newport.—For further particulars, enquire at the Office of the Rhode-Island Republican. September 18, 1802. ciitf
A Good Bargain.
THE subscriber has for Sale, in a very pleasant part of the town, two Lots of Land, with a convenient Dwelling-House, and large Shop thereon. If not previously disposed of, the above Lots will be sold at public Auction on the 15th day of October next, at 10 o'clock A. M. (weather permitting; if not, the first fair day.) Sale to be on the premises, where the terms of payment will be made known. ABRAHAM REED. Newport, Sept. 3, 1802. ciitf
To be Sold,
A LOT of Land, containing upwards of 3 acres, fronting Tanner & Warner Street, with a House, well finished; paved Cellar; and never failing well of water. Also, a Stable and Chaise-House.—Likewise for sale, a Lot, fronting Broad-Street and Tanner Street, with a large commodious Dwelling-House; Shop, Stable, and Chaise-House. For terms, apply to OLIVER READ. Newport, March 20, 1802. 77tf
John & Henry Cahone,
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel or box; Molasses, by the hoghead; Flour, by the barrel; Powder, by the cask; Sheathing Paper, by the hundred; Candles, by the box; Iron Caboose; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—ALSO, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum—Iron Stoves—Salt Peter'd Hams—Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—LIKEWISE, LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. THE MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be Supplied at said Store, on the Shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—and their Favors gratefully acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Bar-Iron, per Hundred wt.—Mouldings and Corners, per barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 3tf
STOP THIEVES.
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY on the 18th of August, 1802, from on board the Sloop GEORGE of Norfolk, (a Norfolk and Alexandria Packet.) T. Butler, Master, and then lying at Valentine's Wharf in Providence, Rhode Island—A Negro fellow named BOB; and a Mulatto named GEORGE, who is a very good Cook; he is about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, rather spare built, light complexion, and is very smooth tongued and artful; has his Ears boat'd, and a scar on one of his wrists, occasioned by a feald; he has also, a scar on one of his Feet, and speaks very good English. BOB is a well made fellow, full face, some pitted with the small Pox, has large bushy Earlocks; they both wear their Hair in a cue; both about one height, and about 25 years of age. They will probably look for long voyages. Neither of them fully know the Compass. They stole and carried off, an old fashioned silver Watch, with a tarnished brass chain, and several other Articles, Seaman's dress, &c. Eighty Dollars will be given for securing either of them in any Jail on the Continent, or delivering them to Mr. WILLIAM VALENTINE, in Providence, or to Messrs. JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, in Newport, or to the subscriber in Norfolk, Virginia; and all reasonable charges paid by TRISTRIM BUTLER. September 20, 1802. All Masters of Vessels and other persons are forbid harboring or employing them on penalty of the Law. civ
TO BE SOLD OR LET,
AND immediate possession given, a large two story Dwelling House, situated in Broad-Street, with a convenient yard—good well of water—Chaise-House and Barn. Conditions may be known by applying to THOMAS TOWNSEND, or NATHANIEL BRIGGS. Newport, August 20, 1802. 99tf
For Sale, by the Subscriber,
JAMAICA RUM by the hoghead, Ditto SUGAR by the hhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES, all of 1st Quality. JOHN MEIN. Church-Lane, July 12, 1802. 94tf