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The Providence Journal AND TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the New PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 86. ]
WEDNESDAY, August 20, 1800.
[ Vol. II. ]
Laws of the United States.
PUBLISHED
By Authority.
SIXTH CONGRESS OF THE United States.
At the First Session, begun and held at the city of PHILADELPHIA, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday the second of December, 1799.
CHAPTER I.
An ACT supplemental to the act, entitled, "An act for an amicable settlement of limits with the state of Georgia; and authorizing the establishment of a government in the Mississippi territory."
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That so much of the ordinance of Congress of the thirteenth of July, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, and of the act of Congress of the seventh of August, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine, providing for the government of the territory of the United States north-west of the river Ohio, as relates to the organization of a General Assembly therein, and prescribes the power thereof, shall forthwith operate and be in force in the Mississippi territory: Provided, That until the number of free male inhabitants of full age, in the said territory, shall amount to five thousand, there shall not be returned to the General Assembly more than nine representatives.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That until the number of free male inhabitants of full age in the Mississippi territory shall amount to five thousand, the county of Adams shall be entitled to choose four representatives to the General Assembly, the county of Pickering four, and the Tensaw and Tombigbee settlements, one.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the first election for representatives to the General Assembly shall be on the fourth Monday in July next, and that all subsequent elections shall be regulated by the legislature.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the governor of the Mississippi territory, to cause the said election to be held on the day aforesaid, at the most convenient place in the counties and settlements aforesaid, and to nominate a proper officer, or officers to preside at and conduct the same, and to return to him the names of the persons who may have been duly elected.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the representatives shall be convened by the governor at the town of Natchez, on the fourth Monday in September next.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That so soon as the number of free male inhabitants of full age shall amount to or exceed five thousand, the number of representatives to the General Assembly shall be determined, and the apportionment made in the way prescribed in the ordinance.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That nothing in this act shall in any respect impair the right of the state of Georgia to the jurisdiction, or of the said state, or of any person or persons to the soil of the said territory; but the rights and claims of the said state, and all persons interested, are hereby declared to be as firm and available as if this act had never been made.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That the General Assembly shall meet at least once in every year, and such meeting shall be on the first Monday of December, unless they shall by law appoint a different day: Provided, That the governor shall have power, on extraordinary occasions, to convene the General Assembly.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That neither House, during the session of the General Assembly, shall, without the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for the Commissioners appointed, or who may hereafter be appointed on the part of the United States, in pursuance of the act, entitled, "An act for an amicable settlement of limits with the state of Georgia; and authorizing the establishment of a government in the Mississippi territory," or any two of them, finally to settle, by compromise with the Commissioners which have been or may be appointed by the state of Georgia, any claims mentioned in said act, and to receive in behalf of the United States a cession of any lands therein mentioned, or of the jurisdiction thereof, on such terms as to them shall appear reasonable: And also, that the said Commissioners on the part of the United States, or any two of them, be authorized to enquire into the claims which are or shall be made by settlers or any other persons whatsoever, to any part of the aforesaid lands, and to receive from such settlers and claimants any propositions of compromise which may be made by them, and lay a full statement of the claims and the propositions which may be made to them by the settlers or claimants to any part of the said lands, together with their
opinion thereon, before Congress, for their decision thereon, as soon as may be: Provided, That the settlement shall be made and completed before the fourth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and three: And provided also, That the said Commissioners shall not contract for the payment of any money from the treasury of the United States to the state of Georgia, other than the proceeds of the same lands.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—May 10th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER II.
An ACT in addition to the act, entitled, "An act to prohibit the carrying on the slave trade from the United States to any foreign place or country."
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That it shall be unlawful for any citizen of the United States, or other person residing within the United States, directly or indirectly, to hold or have any right or property in any vessel employed or made use of in the transportation or carrying of slaves from one foreign country or place to another; and any right or property, belonging as aforesaid, shall be forfeited, and may be libelled and condemned for the use of the person who shall sue for the same; and such person, transgressing the prohibition aforesaid, shall also forfeit and pay a sum of money equal to double the value of the right or property in such vessel, which he held as aforesaid; and shall also forfeit a sum of money equal to double the value of the interest which he may have had in the slaves, which at any time may have been transported or carried in such vessel, after the passing of this act, and against the form thereof.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be unlawful for any citizen of the United States, or other person residing therein, to serve on board any vessel of the United States employed or made use of in the transportation or carrying of slaves from one foreign country or place to another; and any such citizen or other person, voluntarily serving as aforesaid, shall be liable to be indicted therefor, and on conviction thereof, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, and be imprisoned not exceeding two years.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That if any citizen of the United States shall voluntarily serve on board of any foreign ship or vessel, which shall hereafter be employed in the slave trade, he shall, on conviction thereof, be liable to, and suffer the like forfeitures, pains, disabilities and penalties as he would have incurred, had such ship or vessel been owned or employed, in whole or in part, by any person or persons residing within the United States.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That it shall be lawful for any of the commissioned vessels of the United States, to seize and take any vessel employed in carrying on trade, business, or traffic, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this or the said act to which this is in addition; and such vessel, together with her tackle, apparel and guns, and the goods or effects, other than slaves, which shall be found on board, shall be forfeited, and may be proceeded against in any of the district or circuit courts, and shall be condemned for the use of the officers and crew of the vessel making the seizure, and be divided in the proportion directed in the case of prize; And all persons interested in such vessel, or in the enterprise or voyage in which such vessel shall be employed at the time of such capture, shall be precluded from all right or claim to the slaves found on board such vessel as aforesaid, and from all damages or retribution on account thereof: And it shall moreover be the duty of the commanders of such commissioned vessels, to apprehend and take into custody every person found on board of such vessel so seized and taken, being of the officers or crew thereof, and him or them convey, as soon as conveniently may be, to the civil authority of the United States in some one of the districts thereof, to be proceeded against in due course of law.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the district and circuit courts of the United States shall have cognizance of all acts and offences against the prohibitions herein contained.
Sec. 6. Provided nevertheless, and be it further enacted, That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to authorize the bringing into either of the United States any person or persons, the importation of whom is, by the existing laws of such state, prohibited.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the forfeitures which shall hereafter be incurred under this, or the said act to which this is in addition, not otherwise disposed of, shall accrue and be one moiety thereof to the use of the informer, and the other moiety to the use of the United States, except where the prosecution shall be
first instituted on behalf of the United States, in which case the whole shall be to their use.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—May 10th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER III.
An ACT for the relief of Ithamar Canfield.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper officer be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to issue three land warrants, of one hundred acres each, to Ithamar Canfield, assignee to Eliphalet Tomlinson, Jabez Tomlinson, and Abraham Shelly, who served the United States as soldiers, during the revolutionary war, and became entitled to the said lands by virtue of a resolution of Congress: Provided, The transfers and powers of attorney are made out pursuant to the rules in such cases established at the war office.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—May 10th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER IIII.
An ACT to provide for equalizing the valuations of unseated lands.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the commissioners appointed under the act, entitled, "An act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling-houses and the enumeration of slaves within the United States," in those states the valuations and enumerations whereof are not yet closed and returned to the Treasury department, shall be and hereby are authorized and empowered, on examination and consideration, at some general meeting to be convened pursuant to law, of the lists, returns, valuations and abstracts rendered to them by the assessors within their respective states, to revise the valuations of unseated lands in each and every assessment district of their respective states, and in each and every sub-division of such districts respectively, and to vary and adjust the said valuations, by adding thereto or deducting therefrom such rate per centum as to them shall appear just and reasonable: Provided always, That the relative valuations of different tracts of unseated land in the same sub-division shall not be changed or affected.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said commissioners may direct the deductions and additions aforesaid to be made out and completed by the principal assessors of the aforesaid assessment districts respectively, or, if they shall deem it more proper, by their own clerk, and by such assistants as they shall find necessary and appoint for that purpose: Provided always, that the compensation to be made to the said assistants shall not exceed the pay allowed to the assistant assessors by the act aforesaid.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—May 10th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHAPTER LIV.
An ACT supplementary to an act, entitled, "An act to establish the compensation of the officers employed in the collection of the duties on import and tonnage."
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the thirtieth day of June next, there shall be allowed and paid annually, to and for the use of the several collectors and surveyors appointed, and to be appointed pursuant to law, and employed in the collection of the duties of imports and tonnage, in the districts herein after mentioned, in addition to their fees and emoluments otherwise allowed by law, the sums following respectively; that is to say: To the collectors of Passamaquoddy, Waldoborough, and St. Mary's, two hundred and fifty dollars each: To the collectors of Machias, Great Egg-Harbour, Little Egg Harbour, Perth Amboy, Bridgetown, Sunbury, and Georgetown in Maryland, one hundred dollars each; and to the collectors of Sagg Harbour, Brunswick in Georgia, and Dumfries, fifty dollars each: To the surveyors of Bermuda Hundred, one hundred and fifty dollars; and to the surveyors of Newport, Providence, Port Royal, Alexandria and Saybrook, one hundred dollars each.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That in lieu of the commissions heretofore allowed by law, there shall, from and after the thirtieth day of June next, be allowed to the collectors for the districts of Alexandria, Petersburg and Rich-
mond, respectively, two and an half per centum on all monies which shall be collected and received by them: To the collector for the district of Boston and Charlestown, and to the collectors of Baltimore and Philadelphia, three-eighths of one per centum: To the collectors of Charleston, South-Carolina, Salem, and Norfolk and Portsmouth, three-quarters of one per centum: To the collector of the district of Portland, one per centum, for and on account of the duties arising on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships and vessels.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the collectors of the several districts of Philadelphia, New-York, Boston, Baltimore, Norfolk and Charleston, and they are hereby respectively directed to deposit for collection in the bank of the United States, or at an office of discount and deposit of the said bank, all the bonds taken, or to be taken by them, for duties by virtue of any law of the United States; but on all money collected, by the said banks the commissions aforesaid are to be allowed the said collectors in like manner as if received by them.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED—May 10th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
CHARLESTON, July 25.
DIED, on Friday last, JOHN RUTLEDGE, Esq. This gentleman was a member of the first Congress, in 1765, in which situation, though very young, he displayed talents that excited universal admiration. In the year 1774, when South-Carolina delegated unlimited powers to five of her citizens to meet in Congress with the other British provinces, to take care of their common interest, he was elected one of the five.—In the year 1776, when the people of this state adopted their first independent constitution, he was called forth to the exercise of the supreme executive authority. In the year 1779, when the state was about to be invaded, he was again invested with the same high office, with a further delegation, resembling that of the Roman dictators. These ample powers he possessed and exercised for the good of the state, for three years, and till civil government was re-established in the year 1792. In the times that tried men's souls, and when the greatest abilities were requisite, Carolina looked to her John Rutledge, and confined her most important interests to his talents and virtues. Nor was she disappointed. What could be done by any man for his country, invaded, distressed, and over-run, was done for South-Carolina by this her highly favoured son. As a public speaker, he charmed and transported all who heard him: his eloquence would not suffer by a comparison with the most famous orators of antiquity. He possessed an irresistible manner of address, which forced its way to the heart, and controuled every power of the soul. [City Gazette.]
To the above may be added, That at the close of the revolution, his eminent legal talents, sound judgment, integrity and prudence, which had gained him the confidence of his country in various situations, induced her to call him to the bench of the court of chancery, where he for many years presided, and acquitted himself as an eminent judge. Accustomed to obey the public wishes, he afterwards exchanged that office for chief justice of the state, and president in the court of general sessions and common pleas. Here his peculiar talents in the dispatch of business, his penetration, his sound judgment and legal erudition, shone forth if possible with increased splendour. Patient in investigation, prompt and correct in decision, mild and conciliating, at the same time firm and dignified in public judgment, he concentrated around him the esteem of his brethren, the veneration and respect of the bar, and the confidence of the public at large. In private life, whether he associated with the grave or the gay, the learned or unlettered, he was equally the ornament and the delight. His various talents and public services will attach respect to his memory until the records and history of Carolina shall be no more known.
THE IRRESOLUTE.
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
[The following is in the best manner of Paris vivacity, and is a pretty picture of a faint-hearted and bashful lover.]
THYRSIS has charms, address and art To warm and win the coldest heart; With all his grace, and pomp, and merit, The timid Boy's devoid of spirit.
The other day, in amorous chat, He said, as in a grove we sat, How happy, Nymphs, could I be, Were I at Nymphs' disposal with thee.
Early next morn, just as he said, He came, and—caught me in my bed! Sigh'd, gasp'd, and half'd of wondrous love; And with'd me with him—in the grove!

Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, June 9.
FOUR Aids-du-Camp are to be appointed to attend his Majesty during the war. The Right Honourable Lord Levison Gower and the Hon. Mr. Charles Fitzroy are mentioned.
Silver Medals, in commemoration of the happy escape of his Majesty at Drury-lane Theatre, have been struck, by order of Mr. Sheridan; the front represents Providence protecting the King from the traitorous attempt against his life, figuratively displayed by a shield and shivered arrows, portraying the sovereign's safety, and encircled, are the words, "GOD save the King!" On the reverse of the medalion is the British Crown in the centre of a wreath of laurel, the radiant beams of Glory spreading their influence over it, the words, "preserved from assassination, May 15, 1800;" and on the knot of the wreath "Give GOD Praise!"
By Gen. Massena's orders some of the beautiful aqueducts at Genoa were dug up, for the purpose of casting bullets of the lead.
June 13.
The erasure of emigrants from the list of proscriptions in Paris continues. Two hundred and thirty have lately been erased; and, despairing of the restoration of monarchy, they look up to Buonaparte as the man, who is to restore them to tranquility and comfort.
We understand that it was the intention of Gen. Baird to send home by the company's ship the Princess Charlotte, which is expected to arrive from the East-Indies, some original representations of life from the Mahometan and Hindoo pencil. These were the chief decorations of the late Tippoo Sultan's palace, and exhibit, it is said, very strong likenesses of the family since the usurpation. The old Hindoo representations are obtained; some of which, it is confidently asserted, have been completed so long ago as the year 1607. The best production is a Brama at his devotions, just after leaving the tank. These, however (for they are universally supposed to be productions of the natives of Asia) are preferred more on account of their antiquity, and singular style, than for any merit in point of execution. The costume is in general closely adhered to, but the lines of feature, in almost every instance, are unnatural.
In the British House of Commons on Wednesday week, a petition was presented from a company to make paper serviceable a second time, by discharging the ink, which was referred to a committee. On Friday the House in a committee, agreed to an address to his Majesty, praying that aid (said to amount to 10,000l.) may be afforded to Mr. Foden, to enable him to perfect his plan to save wheat flour, by rendering the earth called gypsum a proper substitute for paste.
It is said, that some high and distinguished characters will be shortly called to the Peerage.
June 18.
This morning James Hadfield, charged with High Treason, in shooting at his Majesty, in Drury-Lane Theatre, was brought up and arraigned upon his indictment, on motion of the Attorney General. He pleaded not guilty—and upon his petition to the court, Mr. Erskine and Mr. Sergeant Best, were assigned to him as Counsel, who, together with his Attorney, were allowed access to him to appear for his defence. The trial is appointed for to-morrow forenoon, the 25th inst.
The new Pope has written a letter to the French clergy, in which he expresses his approbation of the conduct of those who have submitted to the laws of the Republic, in taking the oaths of allegiance, &c. As to those who conscientiously think it their duty to refuse such tests of their obedience, his Holiness does not condemn them, but exhorts them to consider their conduct, and lay a strong injunction upon them not to enter into any conspiracy which may cause the least interruption to the present government.
LATER INTELLIGENCE.
Received by the ship General Mercer, Capt. Coffin, arrived at New-York on the 12th inst. in 44 days from Liverpool.
LONDON, June 25.
Of such vast import are the events which we announced yesterday, that the mind can scarcely grasp at once all their magnitude, nor calculate all the consequences that are likely to flow from them.
TELEGRAPHIC BULLETIN.
Paris, June 21.
"The army has obtained a signal victory at Marengo, on the 14th inst. This battle has decided the fate of Italy. We have taken 15 standards, 40 cannon, and made 8000 prisoners."
"General Delfaix was struck with a ball in the head."
"The castles of Tortona, Alessandria, Milan, Turin, Pizzighitone, and Piacenza, are to be surrendered to the French army between the 18th and 20th inst."
"The castles of Coni, Savona, and city of Genoa, were to surrender between the 20th and 23d inst. The fort Urbano between the 23d and 25th. The duration of the armistice is not fixed."
"We expect the answer of the court of Vienna. The armies will resume hostilities in ten days, if the reply should not be favourable."
By the above Bulletin we learn, that the duration of the armistice is not fixed. We have heard that it is a general one, extending to the armies in Suabia.
We consider the war upon the continent to be now drawing rapidly towards a conclusion. We cannot suppose that the answer of Austria will be unfavourable to negotiation; for what means has she to resist the armies of France? Her army in Italy, which but a month ago was in possession of Lombardy and Piedmont, which hoped
to consummate almost immediately the conquest of Italy by the capture of Genoa, has been nearly annihilated. In Suabia she is not able to act with any effect against the French, and Kray has been completely out-generalled by Moreau.—The latter having reinforced the army of reserve, may now, in his turn, be reinforced from that army, should it be necessary. But every thing tends to induce a belief that hostilities will not be resumed, and that a negotiation for peace between Austria and France will immediately be entered into.
PARIS, June 16.
The First Consul's letter, announcing a complete victory over General Ott, was read last night at the Theatre Francaise, between the play and entertainment. The Second Consul was present.
Eight thousand persons are said to have perished at Genoa, in consequence of famine.
A letter from the minister of police to the Prefects, directs them to admit to the declaration of fidelity to the Constitution all the ministers of every worship, without regard to political situation, before the 21st of Nivose (11th of January.)
June 17.
Dispatches from the First Consul, which arrived this evening, give fresh details of the victory over Gen. Ott. He had 2000 more wounded than the first letter supposed.
Domestic Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, August 12.
On Saturday last, the Supreme Court of the United States commenced its session, in this city. The indisposition of Judge Chase prevented the court from proceeding to business on the first day of the term. Several important causes will be heard and determined in the course of the present week. The cause which the court has now before it, is that of Talbot against Seaman; in which property to the amount of nearly one hundred thousand dollars is in question. Judge Cushing (owing to indisposition) has not attended.
It appears by accounts from Savannah, and by a letter from Col. Hawkins to Governor Jackson; that the Governor of Florida, Col. Don Vincent Folch, fitted out an expedition against Fort St. Marks, then in possession of the adventurer Bowles. On the approach of the vessels and troops, Bowles and his adherents fled, and the fort was taken possession of. The officers who surrendered that place to Bowles, are to be tried by a court martial.
NEW-YORK, August 12.
Extract of a letter from Alexandria, dated August 7.
"The brig Ranger, Capt. Elihu Merchant, which arrived on Sunday evening last from the Isle of May, with a cargo of salt, being without papers of any kind, and there appearing some contradictions in the account given by the captain and crew, the Mayor and Aldermen of the town, on suspicion of some improper conduct on the part of those in possession of the vessel, caused the captain and crew to be arrested by warrant, and they were examined before the justices of the town yesterday."
The captain stated that he is a native of Martha's Vineyard, and sailed from Boston upwards of two years ago, in the brig Patty, belonging to Benjamin Hodgeden, of Boston, which he sold on account of the owner—that he purchased the brig Ranger, in the island of Tenerife, in January last, and sailed from thence in ballast, having 13 guns and about 30 stand of small arms on board for the Isle of May, where he took in about 2000 bushels of salt, and failed for Boston—that on his homeward passage they were boarded by a French privateer of 20 guns, and plundered of their clothes and papers, except his letter of instructions from Mr. Hodgeden—that while the privateermen were on board, a large vessel hove in sight, supposed to be a British armed vessel, on which the privateer left him, after throwing two of his guns overboard—that he made Cape Hatteras, and being short of provisions, put into the first river he could make, which was the Potomac.
The first and second mates related the voyage with several deviations from the above—stating, that the round-house had been cut off the vessel at Tenerife, after the first mate was on board, and that they had lost two men overboard on their passage from the Isle of May.
The crew, ten in number, gave different and contradictory accounts of the voyage—some stating that the round-house was taken off at sea, and others that it was taken off at Tenerife—some declared that they were not boarded by a privateer, and others that they threw 8 guns overboard—some agree that two men were lost overboard, and others state that none were lost. The master and mates say they are Americans, and the crew are Scotch, Irish, English and Portuguese.
"After examination, the captain, mates and crew were committed to jail for further trial, and the brig is dismantled, and remains in possession of the Custom-House officers."
HEALTH ESTABLISHMENT.
Staten-Island August 9, 1800.
Four persons with the yellow fever have been received at the Marine Hospital this season; two of whom died; and two were discharged, cured.
There are at present twelve patients, none of whose diseases are interesting to the public.
J. BAYLEY, Med. Art.
On Wednesday last arrived at Philadelphia, the schooner Prudent, Robins (prize master) a prize to the United States ship Ganges, having 16 slaves on board.
ACCIDENT.
Yesterday afternoon, as the garrison on Governor's Island were exercising, a part of the cartridge remaining in the breech of a gun, occasioned an unexpected explosion, and dreadfully shattered the arm of one of the privates belonging to the artillery. The regimental surgeon being on business at New-York, his place was fortunately supplied by the accidental arrival of Dr. Hearne, of New-York, a few minutes after the unhappy affair took place—he amputated the arm with the greatest care and expedition, and we have the satisfaction to hear that he is in a fair way of recovery.
Extract of a letter received a few days ago from a mercantile house in Kingston, to a gentleman in Charleston.
"Rice is now at 40s. some are asking more, but we are confident from the quantity at market, and several cargoes daily arriving from New-Orleans, where it can be purchased at least 30 per cent. cheaper than with you, that it cannot be higher here than 40s. Since making sale of yours, two cargoes from New-Orleans have been sold at 30s. 8d. The trade from thence to this island is great and increasing daily."
We are sorry to state, that the schooner Rein Deer, captain Lawrence, from this port bound to Curracoa, was wrecked on the west end of St. Croix, about the 10th of July; cargo entirely lost.
Littleton W. Tazewell, Esq. is elected to represent the district of Richmond, (Virginia) in the Congress of the United States, for the remaining part of the time attached to Gen. Marshall's election.
August 13.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-Orleans, dated 13th of June, 1800, to his friend in Charleston.
"About the 8th of March I was at Loftus' Heights. Lieutenant Fero had sometime before been tried by a general court martial, and was cashiered. He had threatened the lives of such part of the court in time of trial, as he might suspect of having voted against him. Capt. Grison and Lieutenant Smith went into a public house, and having been two of the number, asked Fero if he made the above threats. He answered in the affirmative, and drew a dirk. An affray took place, in which they were all three stabbed."
From the Savannah Museum, of July 24.
We are informed, by indisputable authority, that the governor of the province of West-Florida, Lieut. Col. Don Vincent Folch, at the head of an expedition composed of nine galleys, retook, a few days since, the fort of St. Marks on Apalachicola, sunk a small vessel, and captured another, in which the English adventurer and notorious vagabond, William Augustus Bowles, after finding the Chehaw Indians inclined to favour the interest of Spain, had made his escape up the waters of that river. Also, that the officers who so shamefully surrendered that strong fortification to the crazy whims of the renowned Director-General of Muskogee, are placed under arrest, to be tried by a regular court martial; and that the Spaniards are in full hopes of putting out of the world that common enemy of peace (Bowles) by the offer of great presents to the Indians who shall deliver him, dead or alive, in Pensacola or St. Augustine.
Copy of a letter from Col. Hawkins, to his Excellency Governor Jackson, dated
Fort Wilkinson, July 18, 1800.
I informed your Excellency in my last, by Tarvin, of the unexpected surrender of the Fort of St. Marks to Bowles and his partisans. As soon as this shameful transaction was made known to the officers of his Catholic Majesty in Pensacola, they unanimously determined, in a council of war, that his Excellency Don Vincent Folch should form an expedition for the purpose of retaking that fort; and for its better success, he should command it in person. To this effect, seven vessels of war, and two merchantmen, armed, were put in readiness, and on board of them were embarked the troops and stores that were thought necessary for the undertaking—this force sailed on the 17th of June.
I have been informed by two runners to our chiefs, from the Seminolas, who are at, or near St. Marks, on the arrival of this force, that the expedition has succeeded. One of them, a Cufsetah, reports, "that the fleet appeared off the mouth of Apalachicola, and one ship of war failed up and began to cannonade the fort; that on the appearance of this force, Gen. Bowles opened the stores, invited the Indians to take all the goods they could carry off, and to clear themselves—this they did, and he and his partisans quitted the fort, and returned to Miccosukee." The other, a Cheu-kau, reports, "that he and his companions were encamped a little on this side of the fort of St. Marks; that nine sail of Spanish galleys were seen coming up the river, at night of which, Bowles began to put what goods and ammunition he could in a small vessel, and set out up the river; and his second man took the keys, opened all the stores to the red people, and told them to take any thing they could carry off; but in the height of their plundering, the galleys approached so fast, firing a number of balls, which hit and knocked down some of the wall, and sunk a small vessel lying under them, that the plunderers were alarmed and fled. Gen. Bowles pushed up the river in his small vessel, but being discovered and pursued by a galley, he and his Indians quitted her, and went on shore, and the galley captured the vessel. He further states, that Bowles wanted the Chehaw Indians to fire on the Spaniards, which they refused."
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
BENJAMIN HAWKINS.
His Excellency JAMES JACKSON, Governor of Georgia.
WALPOLE, August 11.
The principal cities in the United States, at this sultry season, are free from the pestilence, which, for a few successive years has depopulated them. The salutariness of their present situation is attributed to the observance of new municipal regulations, and the vigilance of their police. To the man of reflection our country offers a pleasing prospect. While health is smiling throughout her borders, the wisdom of a prudent administration has ensured the benefits which arise from a secure and extensive commerce. Our ships, protected by their iron roles of equipage from the piratical marauders which infest the ocean, scour the seas in safety. The sails of enterprize are set to suit every point of the compass, and not a gale blows but wafts the produce of our industry to lucrative markets, or bears from abroad the conveniences and luxuries of other climes. This is no visionary reflection.—While war, with its devastating besom, is thinning Europe with its destructive sweep, America is in the envied possession of prosperous peace; while famine, in some transatlantic states, is destroying those whom the scourge of war spares, the United States are literally banqueting in plenty. With much propriety in the application, might we have addressed to us the exclamation of the poet,
"O fortunati nimium, sua si bona norint!"
An American work has lately been published, entitled "Julia, and the illuminated baron." It is a romance, and agreeably to the declaration of its fair authoress, is intended to set in a conspicuous view the principles which flow from the French philosophical illuminism. The subject is worthy an able pen, and the modesty of the writer, in her address to the public, gives us ground, as we have not seen the work, to believe that it is conducted with genius and ability. We are happy to see and notice the pens of our fair countrywomen employed in the lighter kinds of composition. Their habits and the softness of the sex qualify them to shine on subjects, which receive most of their grace and embellishment from a luxuriant imagination and vivid fancy.
SALEM, August 12.
CURIOUS HISTORY.
Europe has assigned to Buonaparte the exclusive honour of the 18th Brumaire—and posterity, judging by appearances only, will doubtless attribute the great events of that day to his genius. Nothing, however, can be more unfounded than this supposition. They were long meditated by Sieyes, before he thought of Buonaparte, whom he regarded as forever lost amidst the sands of Egypt. But an instrument was necessary to the execution of his plan, and chance presented him with that of the Corsican, who supplied the deficiency of one on whom he had previously relied. It depended entirely on the free choice of another general to act the same part, which Buonaparte accepted with greater ardour, and performed with that success which has always accompanied him, even amidst the greatest errors, and most striking absurdities of conduct.
Sieyes, impressed for a long time with the contradictions, incoherence, and numberless defects of all the ephemeral constitutions of France, rapidly whirling each other into oblivion, and marking their progress with tumult and blood, began to frame one which might at length lead to the return of peace, by securing to France an internal calm, productive of happiness to her, and imposing as to the rest of Europe. It is even said, that he had meditated this design in the early part of the revolution; it is certain that he was one of the first who declared themselves. The principal authors of the revolution have been distinguished by some particular expression: "Insurrection," said La Fayette, "is the most sacred of duties." Barnave exclaimed, that "humanity and politeness did not belong to revolutions;" and it never will be forgotten, that in the first days of that holy insurrection, Sieyes' constant cry was, "if the proprietors oppose us, we must change them."
Sieyes, recovering from the illusion of a republican government, became convinced of the preference of the government of a single person. But it was necessary to conceal at first from the view of Frenchmen the new yoke which he was preparing for them. It was necessary to wither the tree of liberty, without cutting it down. It was above all necessary to proceed with caution in counteracting that mania of republicanism, which had occasioned so many crimes and so much bloodshed. He had, accordingly, the address to disguise the Triumvirate he was about to set up, under the republican appellations of Consuls, Senate and Tribunes.
It was during his residence at Berlin that he put the finishing hand to his production. He then likewise communicated the plan to the young Prussian monarch, in his frequent conversations with that prince in the Park of Berlin, where their meeting always appeared to be the effect of chance. The king, actuated by a pure spirit of philanthropy, and listening to the dictates of pure magnanimity, justice and humanity, expressed the highest satisfaction with the plan, and promised a passive protection on his part, which was all that Sieyes required.
On his being appointed a director, he left Berlin with a degree of precipitation which might easily deceive the anxious attention of the foreign ministers. He did not request an audience of leave, but announced to the king, at a ball, his intention of setting off on the day following. On that day, however, the king contrived to be at Potsdam at the moment the new director was passing through that place—and both alighted, and conversed with each other for three hours.
On his arrival at Paris, his attention was exclusively occupied with the means of executing the plan which he had matured. But his timidity and pusillanimity preventing him from taking a prominent part, he looked around for

on capable of prompt action, of repelling every danger.
He at length fixed his choice on a man who had served, with equal honour, at the head of the armies, and in the ministry; whose probity, talents and fidelity, were well known to the nation, and who possessed at the same time the esteem of all good citizens, and the affection and confidence of the soldiers. The General approved of his plan, but required that he should not communicate it to any person. Sieyes, on the contrary, entrusted Barras with it, who pressed its immediate execution. The General, finding that Sieyes had not kept the secret, withdrew from all co-operation with him.
It was exactly then, that Buonaparte suddenly appeared, to the astonishment of all Europe, and silenced, by his impudence, hatred, envy, and every unfriendly passion. At the moment when that General, having fled from his post without orders, and abandoned his army, deserved to have had his head exposed on a scaffold, he felt it unexpectedly adorned with a crown. He had been pointed out to Sieyes as the fittest instrument for their joint purpose. He accepted the proposal; but, more artful than Sieyes, and bolder than Barras, he soon threw them both off, and broke, with the axe of the dictator, the fasces of the consuls.
In all this affair, Sieyes appears to have had the labour, Barras the shame, and Buonaparte the honour and profit.
BOSTON, August 16.
Yesterday, Buonaparte, Consul of France, entered the 32d year of his age. He was born August 15th, 1769—is married, but has no issue. He has three brothers—Lucien, French Minister of the Interior—Joseph, one of the Commissioners treating with the United States; and Louis, who commands a regiment in La Vendee. He has also three sisters, one of whom is married to Gen. Murat.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
The Captain of a Danish ship arrived at New-York, says, that July 26, lat. 10, he saw the U. S. sloop Warren of 18 guns, Capt. Newman, recapture an American brig from the French.
The Pickering, of 14 guns, Lt. Miller, anchored for a few hours at Charleston, to take in fresh provisions, the 14th of July. The activity of her commander is warmly spoken of at the Southward. It deserves praise all round the compass.
INFORMATION FOR SAILORS.
In a late claim for wages by the sailors of an American ship, in England, who had left their vessel immediately after she arrived in port, and before she was unladen, the verdict was in favour of the defendant. An act of Congress declares, that a seaman shall forfeit his wages if he leaves his ship before she is discharged. In the case above alluded to, 48 seamen left the vessel, to whom about 60l. each was due.
From the Baltimore Gazette.
Messrs. Yundt and Brown, The late decisions of the Court of Admiralty, at Halifax, having excited considerable alarm among the ship owners and others concerned in commerce, I enclose you the order of the English Council, of the 6th of February, 1798, on which, it seems, these decisions are founded.—These orders were published in this country in April, 1798.
This paper will be found, on perusal, to afford no authority for the late proceedings at Halifax, and it is sincerely to be hoped that justice will be done the injured parties, in the high court in England, on the appeals.
In the mean time, the fair trader, the upright merchant, is deprived of his property—to recover it he must maintain a law suit, against the present possessors, who are thereby furnished with the means of defending it—and the trial is in a foreign country, and in a court where the decision is not expected for several years. How unfavourable all these circumstances!—the delay alone must prove ruinous. Could the wisdom of government devise any means to prevent such ruin, it would thereby acquire a just title to the gratitude, not of the immediate sufferers only, but of the community at large—for this is not merely an individual interest—the agriculture of the country, and the public revenue, are ultimately concerned.
It is not for me to say in what manner the aid of government may be extended to this meritorious class of sufferers; but I cannot restrain my earnest hope, that this subject may dwell on the minds of those invested with the care of the public weal, and that the result will be favourable.
London, February 6, 1798.
INSTRUCTIONS
To commanders of ships of war and privateers, that have or may have letters of marque and reprisal, against France, Spain, or the United Provinces. Given at our Court, at St. James', the 25th day of January, 1798, in the 38th year of our reign.
WHEREAS, by our former instructions to the commanders of our ships of war and privateers, dated the 8th of January, 1794, we signified that they should bring in, for lawful adjudication, all vessels, with their cargoes, that are laden with goods, the produce of the French West-India islands, and coming directly from any port of the said islands, or settlements, to any port in Europe; and likewise all ships, with their cargoes, that were laden with goods, the produce of the said islands, the property of which goods should belong to subjects of France, to whatever ports the same might be bound; and that they should seize all ships that should be found attempting to enter any port of the said islands, that was or should be blockaded by the arms of his majesty or his allies, and shall bring them in, with their cargoes, for adjudication; and also all vessels, laden wholly or in part with naval or military stores, bound to any port of the
said islands, and should send them into some convenient port belonging to his majesty, in order that they, together with their cargoes, might be proceeded against according to the law of nations; and whereas, in consideration of the present state of the commerce of this country, as well as that of neutral countries, it is expedient to revoke the said instructions, we are pleased hereby to revoke the same, and in lieu thereof we have thought fit to issue these our instructions, to be observed from henceforth by the commanders of all our ships of war and privateers that have or may have letters of marque against France, Spain and the United Provinces.
That they shall bring in for lawful adjudication all vessels, with their cargoes, that are laden with goods the produce of any Island or settlement belonging to France, Spain, or the United Provinces, and coming directly from any port of the said islands or settlements, to any port in Europe, not being a port of this kingdom, nor a port in that country, to which such ships, being neutral ships, shall belong.
That they shall bring in for lawful adjudication, all ships, with their cargoes, that are laden with goods the produce of the said islands or settlements, the property of which goods shall belong to subjects of France, Spain or the United Provinces, to whatever port the same may be bound.
That they shall seize all ships that shall be found attempting to enter any port of the said islands or settlements, that is, or shall be blockaded by the arms of his majesty, and shall send them in, with their cargoes, for lawful adjudication, according to the terms of the second article of the former instructions bearing date the 8th of June, '93.
That they shall seize all vessels laden wholly or in part with naval or military stores, bound to any port in the said islands or settlements, and shall send them into some convenient port, belonging to his majesty, in order that they together with their cargoes, may be proceeded against according to the laws of nations.
By his majesty's command, PORTLAND.
From the (Philadelphia) True American.
MR. BRADFORD, You published a few days ago, a Paris account of the engagement between the Constellation and La Vengeance Frigates. I now hand you an extract of a letter from a gentleman who was in Curracoa at the time La Vengeance arrived there, which I believe to be correct. Be pleased to give it publicity, and oblige
A SUBSCRIBER.
"I have the pleasure to inform you that I was in Curracoa when the French national frigate La Vengeance arrived at that place very much disabled, and scarcely an original rope left. Her mainmast, foretopmast and mizen-topsail gone, with 66 French inches of water in the hold, agreeable to her commander's own account. You may conceive her situation, in respect to equipment, when she was purposely run on shore to windward of the harbour, to secure her entrance into that place. She had 52 guns mounted, and supposed to have had nearly six hundred men, including passengers, amongst whom were Generals Pellardie and Le Grande, with a number of other officers, which enabled the commander to station at least one of those to each gun, during the action. I was in the habit of conversing frequently with captain Perot—He supposed on his first arrival in Curracoa, it was an English ship, of two complete batteries, he had engaged, and concluded from not seeing his adversary at day light, that she had sunk. The report was 114 killed and wounded.—But this must be incorrect, as I am well assured there were more. Capt. Perot spoke in high terms of the conduct and gallantry of his adversary, and described in raptures the vivid fire from the Constellation, as superior to any thing he had ever seen, his own words were 'Superbe et Grande' and mentioned when the flying jib-beam of the Constellation run into her mizen throats, he supposed his adversary intended to board, and called all his men upon the upper deck, at which moment he received a shower of grape, &c.
"When Truxton's official account came out, he said nothing. His main-mast went away in the act of setting studdensails, and about two hours after the action. There were 35 American prisoners on board, who he said saved the ship, by pumping after the combat, in which they took no active part, being below at their own request. He lamented much the blood that had been spilt between two nations that he said were probably then at peace and good friends, and he avoided a battle by every exertion in his power. On his mentioning this circumstance, I observed that the action could not have been well avoided by his adversary. Capt. Perot felt as an officer on the observation, and acknowledged the propriety of Truxton's conduct. The sides of the Vengeance were lined with shot, and many of them from their direction, I suppose, must have done great execution. The fore and mizen-masts were perforated with round and double headed shot in such a manner as to surprise a person how they could hold together without the topmasts an end."
For the PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
THE appointment of a clergyman, who has the charge of a large society, as master of one of the public schools, has excited some degree of surprize. This appointment must have originated in mistaken zeal, as it is not understood that the gentleman applied for it, or was solicitous therefor; and no doubt his acceptance or refusal of it will be determined by what he may conceive to be the wishes of his friends:—and here they must feel themselves in a delicate situation; but it is a situation in which their candour and sincerity ought to be, conspicuous.
I am not disposed to doubt the qualifications of Mr. Wilson as a school-master, and I believe him to be a man of eminent abilities and endow-
ments. But abilities of the first rate must sink under the task assigned him—the task of conducting a school of 160 scholars, who are to be instructed in the various branches of learning which are proposed to be taught, in order to establish the reputation of the public schools, and to render them as useful as they are known to be in the neighbouring states, and at the same time to perform the duties of his ministerial office in so large a society. I know there are some persons who suppose that it is not necessary for a christian minister to spend any time in reading, study and meditation. People who thus judge will expect, that after a man has been worn down by the fatigue of close application in a school for six days in a week, he can come forth on the seventh with the same spirit and fervour as if his time and attention had not been so devoted. But those who do not pretend to more than common sense, will not so deceive themselves: they will be assured that the school must suffer or, the society be injured—and as a friend to both, I hope that the gentleman will not accept the appointment.
PROPRIETY.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, August 20.
We are informed that the Abolition Society of Pennsylvania, at their special meeting on the 7th inst. appointed a special committee to watch over the situation of the black people already brought into the port of Philadelphia, under the Acts of Congress against the Slave Trade, to afford them such necessary assistance and protection, by co-operating with the Officers of the General and State Governments, or otherwise, as may be in their power, and to provide situations for such of them as shall be found to be free.
A London paper says, a large barge has been stationed near London-bridge, for several days, for the purpose of taking soundings for the foundation of a new bridge to be built of iron, after that magnificent one over the Wier, near Sunderland. The new bridge as proposed to be upon a grand plan of three arches; the centre to admit ships to pass with striking their top and top-gallant-masts. The first elevation it is supposed will be taken from Cannon-street, that the descent may be gradual and easy for carriages.
From a Baltimore Paper.
CAUTION.
I feel it a duty I owe to the public (as the sickly season of the year is now approaching) to advise them to be particularly careful in their manner of living: to eat but very little animal food, and not to overload their stomachs; to make free use of vinegar, as I believe too many are not sensible of the efficacious virtue of this article, as a preventative; let your drink be principally lemonade; or, if this acid is not easily obtained, mix a little vinegar or cream of tartar; avoid the heat of the sun as much as possible, and all exercise that may have a tendency to inflame the blood; keep the body open, and I am assert, from my own experience, that this manner of living will prove, for the most part, a preventative against bilious fevers that prevail in the hot summer season.
PHILANTHROPIST.
We have an account from Providence in America, that no less than 11,588 squirrels had been lately shot in that country within ten days, and that at producing the heads, 1500 horses were at the tavern. The heads of the said squirrels measured twenty-nine bushels and a half. [British Annual Register, 1759. P. 88.]
The ship General Mercer, arrived at New-York the 12th inst. in 44 days from Liverpool. Left there the brig Arethusa, Smith, of this port, laden, to sail the first fair wind.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at Tunis, to a gentleman in New-York, dated 15th of April, 1800.
"It is but a little while since I heard of the death of the greatest man that ever died! He has left a charm on earth. Heaven has acquired an ornament. Envy at the foot of his grave will eternally sit, with her finger upon her lips. I am glad he has ascended. His glory was too precious to be longer exposed to the bite of keen ingratitude, which now beholds his finished lustre, and consumes with remorse."
A vessel arrived at Norfolk, lately brought in 13 persons which were picked up in an open boat in the Atlantic Ocean. They were driven to sea when on their passage from one of the Western Islands to another. They subsisted for 5 days on oranges and beans, without water. One of them is a priest; and some of them helpless old men from 60 to 90 years of age. They were completely destitute, and have since their arrival depended upon charity for a subsistence which to the credit of humanity, has been competent.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.
The occurrence which follows, took place at Westmoreland, the 12th inst. Mr. Joshua Briggs, and two other persons, were employed in burning land and collecting the scattering logs—A yoke of oxen was necessary to accomplish the business with facility, and it appears that Mr. Briggs assisted with a small lever when starting a log of considerable size. The person with the team had not proceeded many paces, when looking back, he perceived Mr. Briggs had fallen—He ran to his assistance, but the hand of death was upon him, and he died instantaneously. It was discovered that he had received a severe stroke under the right ear, but whether from the lever, or some scattering sticks which impeded the progress of the log, could not be ascertained, as no person was near him. He was between 60 and 70 years of age, and has left an aged widow and 13 children to lament his untimely death.
The ANN and HOPE.
On Friday last the ship Ann and Hope, Capt. Bently, of this port, arrived below, in 5 months and 3 days from Canton, with a very rich cargo.
On the 13th ult. in lat. 20, long. 61, she fell in with a French privateer schooner of 18 guns, and full of men. Early next morning, Monsieur came up, and engaged the ship three quarters of an hour; but not liking the reception he met, hauled off to windward. The ship lay by an hour, expecting to renew the action, but the Frenchman declined, and made off.—The Ann and Hope mounts 12 nine pounders; her rigging was somewhat cut, but she received no material damage. A ship was in company with the privateer, supposed to be a prize.
The people of the United States are attempted to be gulled into the belief or frightened into the fear that Jefferson will be their chief. But this Deist and philosopher will be refused by the good sense of America. From the present aspect of things, and from well grounded calculations, a man of principle, and energy, and a staunch and virtuous Federalist, will triumph over democratic machination, and save us from Philo- and Frenchmen.
The Jacobins are seriously alarmed at the just and necessary measures adopted by Massachusetts and New-Hampshire in defence of their rights against an aspiring and daring faction. The Democrats are fearful, that Maryland intends giving the death blow to their darling hopes at the approaching election for Electors. Their incessant cries for the rights of the people, we should suppose, would arouse the insulted shade of Virginia's murdered rights, which, flitting through the air would exclaim in the language of the Ghost in Hamlet, "Remember Me." (G. U. S.)
The drought, this season, is truly alarming. The hills and plains of New-Hampshire and Vermont bear a nearer resemblance to "the scorched desert," than "the fruitful field." Vegetation is almost universally withered, and every thing around looks subject for melancholy reflection. We have indeed reason to tremble for the consequences, if Divine Providence be not soon pleased "to bid the showers to refresh the parched earth."
The dysentery rages in the eastern part of this town; but in the vicinity of Dartmouth College it is as healthy as usual.
[Hanover (N. H.) paper, of Aug. 11.]
Died.
At Tiverton, suddenly, Rev. Peleg Buttroughs. At Newport, Miss Hannah Barker, daughter of Mr. Joshua Barker, in the 18th year of her age.
At Taunton, on the 9th inst. Mr. Peter Walker, jun in the 23d year of his age. "He has left an amiable widow, with an infant son, who must severely feel the loss they have met with. In the various relations of life, his character invited the esteem and confidence of his fellow-citizens."
At Norfolk, after a few days indisposition, Mr. Peter Shelton, Printer. A young man of promising abilities.
At Petersburg, Virginia, Mr. Joseph Belknap, Printer, a native of Massachusetts, and son of the late Dr. Belknap, of Boston.
In Ireland, Miss Masteron, aged 100 years. Lineally descended from Thomas Masteron, who served under the Black Prince, and was knighted by that hero on the field.
At Abbeville, in the department of the Lower Seine (France) where he lived in great retirement and want, the celebrated M. Marmontel, author of Bellarius, and other literary works.
In Ireland, W. J. Wilson, aged 117.
Married, In this town, Mr. John Mein, to Miss Mary M'Collock.
ALL those persons, who by their natures have expressed a desire of being members of the Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company, are hereby notified that the meeting (for completing the Constitution lately draughted by their Committee) will be held at the Towa-Houle in Providence on THURSDAY the 28th instant, at half after two o'clock, P. M.
N. B. As a very large number of respectable citizens have approved the measures, it is requested and expected that a general attendance will be given, as the object of the meeting is to complete an institution which promises a future benefit to themselves, and the community in general.
  William Jones,  Nathan Waterman,    Isaac Pitman,  Paris F. Tillinghast,    John Whipple,  John Pitman,    Jeremiah B. Howell,  Joseph Jencks,    John F. Sheldon,  Henry Smith,    John Carlile,  Philip Martin,    John Mumford,  Samuel Thurber, jun.   August 20.
Providence, sc.
August 11, 1800.
WHEREAS JOSEPH PEASE, of Providence, in said county, an insolvent debtor, has preferred his petition to the term of the Supreme Judicial Court to be holden at Providence, in and for the county aforesaid, on the third Monday of September next, praying that Commissioners may be appointed pursuant to the act of the General Assembly, passed in June, A. D. 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors;" NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of the said JOSEPH, to appear at said term of the Court, if they shall see fit, and to nominate Commissioners pursuant to the act above mentioned.
PAUL ALLEN, Clerk.
Through mistake, the time of holding the Court was mentioned in the above advertisement in our paper of last week, and the last page of this day's paper, to be on the third Monday in November next; it should be the third in September next, as is now stands.

Selected Poetry.
From the NEW-YORK GAZETTE.
A NEW SONG.
TUNE—All hands-a-hay to the anchor. NOW the PRESIDENT'S ready for sea boys, O! she's such a tight little ship, Tars, Lubbers, and Swabs, full of glee, boys, All long to go in her a trip: But the master, who knows what he's made of, Says the captain begins to be nice, And tho' he be nothing afraid of, He'll send away Swabs in a trice.
CHORUS.
With light hearts we'll sail away, Jolly Boys, With the smiles of fair fortune we go, The pirates shall think of their folly, Boys, When they hear through the trumpet, VO HOA!
Yet we've room for a true hearted sailor, Who knows what to do in a ship, When battle and fierce storm assail her, Who laughs when the anchor's a trip; Who never was known for a flincher, While seamen were wanted on deck, Who'd meet the stout foe, aye, and clinch her, And fight till himself was a wreck.
CHORUS.
With a light heart he'll sail away, Jolly Boys, In search of good fortune to go, And bang the proud foe for his folly, Boys, Who comes within Yankee VO HOA.
Since Jacobins don't like to fight, Boys, And start at the musical roar Of the great guns, in which we delight, Boys, Why let the poor rogues stay on shore: They say we may meet with a stout ship, As tight and well mann'd as the last, To lead us a dance—then about ship, And fight till there's never a mast;
CHORUS.
Still fortune shall smile on us, Jolly Boys, You'll soon see who'd take her in tow: We'll come back to Sall, Kate, and Polly, Boys, And cheer them with hearty VO HOA.
CURIOUS PARTICULARS relative to the Passage of St. BERNARD.
Lausanne, June 1.
ON the 18th of May, Mr. Le Breux, a native of Brussels, aged 21, and first Lieutenant of Kinsky's regiment of infantry, who was stationed with that corps near Ajaccio, on the mountains of Sésia, set out on a reconnoitring expedition, at the head of a detachment of forty men. He directed his course towards the valley of Aosta, in order to discover whether there was any truth in the rumours relative to the intended invasion of the French. It had been circulated in the Austrian army that Buonaparte was to penetrate directly into Piedmont, by the Great St. Bernard; but the report was not credited, as the season was so unfavourable to the attempt, and the snow so deep, that this route was thought altogether impracticable.
After a very difficult march of 5 days, through rugged paths, and over frightful precipices, Lieut. Le Breux found himself, on the 23rd of May, between five and six in the evening, on the rapid declivity of a mountain, which he descended by a serpentine foot-path, intending to proceed to Chatillon, by the village of St. Vincent. Here he was suddenly struck with the appearance of five French Generals, and two guides, not more than six paces from him, all crawling down the mountain, and leading their horses, with the exception of one, in a grey coat, and a gold-laced hat without a feather, who remained on horseback, and advanced at their head.
The Austrian soldiers presented their pieces the moment they observed the French officers; but their Lieutenant ordered them not to fire, preferring, as he said, the opportunity of carrying such a great and glorious prize in safety to the head-quarters of his corps. The general in the grey coat no sooner observed them than he exclaimed—"See the Austrians—there are Austrians here!" The two guides at the same time pointed their carbines, and called out "Who's there?" But the French General ordered them not to fire, and, addressing himself to the young Austrian officer, asked, "Who are you? what are you about here? where do you come from? what is the strength of your detachment? what is the name of your regiment? what is your General's name? where is your corps posted?" and several other questions, to which the Lieut. replied as he thought proper.
This conversation, which lasted about half an hour, was more than once interrupted by the Austrian soldiers, who asked whether they should not carry off their prize. But the General in the grey coat, in whom the reader will, perhaps, ere now, have recognized Buonaparte, laid to the Austrian officer,—"Hitherto, Sir, you have considered me your prisoner; you, however, are mine: but do not be very uneasy; I shall take care of you and your followers." At this moment Lieut. Le Breux perceived that he was surrounded by French grenadiers.
The First Consul desired him to retain his arms, and said to him—"To-night you shall sup with me at Chatillon, and to-morrow you shall dine with me in the city of Aosta." This actually took place. The officer in relating the story, observed, that Buonaparte was extremely abstemious, and that he remained a very short time at table. After dinner the First Consul took him into a private apartment, where he conversed with him during a quarter of an hour on the force and positions of the Austrians. At parting the Lieut. asked permission to return home on his parole—"I had already determined to set you at liberty, without requiring that you should be exchanged," said Buonaparte. He immediately made his Aid-de-Camp, Duroc, give him a passport for Paris, and another for one of his soldiers to attend him as a servant. He also gave him a letter to the Minister of Police. He arrived here on the 29th of May.
Take Notice,
THAT the Copartnership of JOHN JENCKES and Co. consisting of JOHN JENCKES and the widow ELIZA GIBBS, is this day dissolved. All persons having any unsettled accounts or demands against said firm, are requested, without delay, to call on the subscriber for settlement.
August 13.
JOHN JENCKES.
N. B. Said JENCKES informs his friends and customers that he still purposed to carry on the business at the shop formerly occupied by Mr. JOHN GIBBS, near the Turk's Head,
Where he offers FOR SALE the following articles of
GOLD and SILVER WORK and JEWELLERY, viz:
Gold Necklaces, Miniature-Cases, Ear-Knobs, &c. A variety of Finger Rings, Washington Mourning Rings, Mourning Rings with hair plaids, Cream-Pots, Table-Spoons, Desert, Tea, Salt, and Mustard do. Silver and Plated Sugar Tongs, Shoe and Knee Buckles, Thimbles, Gold and Silver Watch-Chains, Seals and Keys.
Plated Harness Furniture done in the neatest and cheapest manner. Umbrellas made, repaired, and covered, at the shortest notice.
Providence, &c.
August 11, 1800.
WHEREAS JOSEPH PEASE, of Providence, in said county, an insolvent debtor, has preferred his petition to the term of the Supreme Judicial Court to be holden at Providence, in and for the county aforesaid, on the third Monday of November next, praying that Commissioners may be appointed pursuant to the act of the General Assembly, passed in June, A. D. 1796, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors;" NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of the said JOSEPH, to appear at said term of the Court, if they shall see fit, and to nominate Commissioners pursuant to the act above mentioned.
PAUL ALLEN, Clerk.
Two Silver Spoons lost.
THE subscriber has missed a Table SPOON, marked N. R. B. and a Tea Spoon, cyphered N. A. B. Suspicions lay against two country women, who sold some whortleberries at his house, about three weeks since, when the large spoon was used in measuring. If they were taken by those persons, and are returned, no questions shall be asked. If they are offered for sale, the Silver-smiths are requested to give due notice thereof. Any information where the said Spoons may be found, will be suitably acknowledged.
NICHOLAS BROWN.
August 6.
COUNTY OF PROVIDENCE. Duties on Carriages, And on LICENCES for retailing Wines and foreign distilled Spirits.
OFFICE of INSPECTION.
Providence, August 1, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, THAT for the purpose of receiving the ENTRIES and DUTIES in the county of Providence, in said district, required by the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act laying Duties on Carriages for the conveyance of persons," attendance will be given at my Office of Inspection aforesaid, every day (Sundays excepted) in the month of September next.
Retailers of Wines and Spirits, in said county, are reminded to make application at the above Office, for a renewal of their Licences, at the expiration of one year from their date; and those who shall commence that business are notified to apply for and obtain a Licence, prior to such commencement, as they would in either case avoid the penalty of FIFTY DOLLARS for such neglect.
N. CUSHING, Collector of the Revenue for the said County of Providence.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public, that he has taken a shop a little south of the Church, lately occupied by Mr. Benjamin Thurber, which he has furnished with a complete assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, of a superior quality, among which are a great variety of genuine patent Medicines. Those who will please to patronize him, will receive his grateful acknowledgments.
Medicine Chests put up upon the shortest notice.—Physicians who will favour him with their prescriptions, may depend upon accuracy, neatness and dispatch.
Constant care and attention will be given at all times.
THOMAS M. BARROWS.
August 5.
Wanted,
A Handsome black or bay HORSE, that is good under the saddle, and kind in harness.—Also, a convenient DWELLING-HOUSE and LOT, situated on the hill south of the College. Any person having either to dispose of, will find a purchaser by applying to the subscriber.
PELEG GIFFORD.
All persons having claims or demands against the subscriber, are requested to call for settlement, as he expects to leave Providence in a short time.
P. GIFFORD.
August 6.
New Apothecary Store.
Drugs, Medicines, Dye-Stuffs and Painters' Colours.
A general assortment for SALE, by Samuel Brown.
A little north of the State-House, and opposite Governor Sessions', the following really genuine patent Medicines, viz:
BEST stamp'd Anderson's Pills Common do. Turlington's Balsam of Life Hooper's Pills Daffy's Elixir Bateman's Drops Kennedy's Corn-Plaster True English Essence of Peppermint
Cephalic Snuff Godfrey's Cordial Cundell's Balsam of Honey British Oil Grenough's Tincture for the Teeth and Gums Hopwood's Dentifrice A great variety of Pungent Smelling Bottles, &c.
DYE-STUFFS.
Oil of Vitriol Blue Vitriol Copperas Alum Logwood Redwood Indigo Borax, &c.
PAINTERS' COLOURS.
White Lead Flake White Spanish White Stone Yellow Spanish Yellow Patent Yellow Copal and Chair Varnish Blue Verdeter
Prussian Blue, No. 1 and 2 Powder'd Blue Verdegreafe Umber Rose-Pink Hair Pencils Gold, Silver and Brass Leaf, &c.
The above articles are recommended to be of the best quality, as they are imported directly from the manufacturers. They will be sold on terms the most moderate, and the smallest favours gratefully received. N. B. Said Brown executes ornamental PAINTING and GILDING, of various kinds, with accuracy and attention. July 30.
To be Let,
By Mrs. PATIENCE PAGE, THREE CHAMBERS in her Dwelling House.—Also, three Chambers in a house of hers down the wharf, occupied by Mr. William Page. For particulars, enquire of SAMUEL CHASE. August 6.
THE Copartnership of the subscribers is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
PETER SCHUAB, ROBERT NEWELL, SAMUEL THURBER, jun.
PAPER-HANGINGS, for papering rooms, window-curtains, &c. to be sold by the subscribers, at wholesale and retail, at their Manufactory, near Stephens' Bridge, North End; where may be had a variety of new and fashionable figures, of different and durable colours, executed in a very neat and elegant manner, by European workmen.
ROBERT NEWELL, SAMUEL THURBER, jun.
August 6.
NEW FLOUR.
Just received, and for Sale by Butler and Wheaton,
Cargo of superfine and fine FLOUR, of an excellent quality Pilot and Ship Bread Also for Sale,
Georgia Tobacco Spermaceti Candles Feather Beds Cordage assorted Russia Duck Russia Sheetings Havannah white Sugar Molasses
July 23.
For Sale,
(Now in the Stocks)
A VESSEL of the following dimensions, viz—56 feet keel, 21 feet beam, 10 1/2 do. hold, and can be delivered in the month of September next. Said vessel is built of the best materials, and the workmanship is equal to that of any vessel whatever. Any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to GEORGE ROBINSON, at Pawtucket, North-Province:
Who has for Sale, All kinds of SHIP TIMBER and SHIP PLANK, which will be delivered at the shortest notice. July 23.
Thomas S. Webb
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Paper-Hanging Manufactory, in Broad Street, opposite Dr. Dyer's (west side of the river) a large assortment of
PAPER-HANGINGS.
CONSISTING of upwards of four thousand rolls, suitable for covering rooms, chambers, entries and halls; with festoon, patch, chintz and common borders, from one to ten inches in breadth, by wholesale and retail. A handsome deduction made to those who purchase to sell again. Also, a general assortment of Books and Stationary, Music and Instruments.
C. and B. Clarionets, Hautboys, Flutes, Violins, Fifes, Books of instruction for the Clarionet, Hautboy, Violin, Flute, Forte Piano, &c. and several hundred different songs in sheet music. March 5. (6m.)
Just arrived from Lisbon, AND FOR SALE BY Benjamin & Edward Aborn, At their Store near the Long Wharf,
100 Boxes of fresh LEMONS, and a cargo of clean white Lisbon SALT. They have likewise for Sale, a cargo of good retailing MOLASSES, from Antigua, and one puncheon of RUM, which are offered for sale on reasonable terms. July 22.
Benjamin Thurber
Has removed to his new Store, next house south of Darius Sessions, Esq's, at the old sign of the Bunch of Grapes; where he has for sale, a fresh assortment of fashionable new Goods, cheap for cash.
AMONG THEM ARE, A VARIETY of fancy Patches, Chintzes and Calicoes, such as must suit those who will call and see them; English and India Satins, Lustings, Silks for Bonnets, Silk Shawls of different colours, Silk and Kid Gloves, Bengals, Crapes, Tambour'd Muslins, Lappets, Muslinetts, Dimities, fashionable Ribbons, Umbrellas, Window-Blinds, a large assortment of black and white Laces, Muslin Handkerchiefs, Cotton Shawls, Dunstable Hats and Straw Trimmings, Morocco and Florentine Shoes, House Paper, Bohemian Tea by the dozen, French and Spanish Flute Indigo, warranted good; Durants, Moreens, Russells, London Pewter, Looking-Glasses, China and Delft Ware, with other articles too numerous to mention, at a small advance for cash.
All are invited to come and see for themselves, as the articles are too numerous to be mentioned in an advertisement. July 23. (8w.)
Cooley's genuine Pills,
Prepared by Samuel Cooley, of Bolton, State of Connecticut, and secured to him by letters patent, signed by the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, and dated at Philadelphia, the 26th day of June, A. D. 1798, agreeable to an act of Congress.
THEY are justly esteemed for their easy operation and good effects; they are a most certain remedy for the Jaundice, Rheumatism, Erysipelas, Gravel, Piles, Scurvy, Dizziness of the Head, Pain in the Stomach and Bowels; they are an antidote against infectious diseases; and are, taking two or three early in the morning, a great preservative against contagious air, remove obstructions of any kind, by dissolving and discharging the morbid matter, help digestion, restore a lost appetite, a sure relief for costive habits; decayed constitutions are removed by a thorough use of the above Pills.
They are found by experience to be the most safe and easy physic of any composition yet known: Persons under weak circumstances may take them with safety and not find themselves made weaker, as is common to other physic. They are to be taken twice a day, two in the morning and one at night, more or less, so as to cause one or two movements of the body more than usual; let the patient fast one hour, then eat, drink and exercise as he pleases.
N.B. There is no Mercury in the above Pills. Sold by JOHN FORZ, Providence.
HAPPY CONTRADICTION.
OLD FRIENDS WITH NEW FACES. An extraordinary event at the opening of the extraordinary year 1800, Being the beginning of the latter end of a century.
AT a tavern last night an old fashioned health was drank—"May we never see an old friend with a new face."—Q, who sat in a corner, slyly observed, that it was all RUDGE; that he could satisfy the company they would be all glad to see their friends with new faces. Some grumbled, others laughed, but all seemed curious to learn the particulars; he began thus: Have you never used
HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS? Yes, said one—No, said another; the experienced applauded the explanation, and those who had been in the habit of mowing their muzzles with handaws, felt the brushes on their chins bristle with eagerness to render their old fashioned faces new to their friends—to satisfy their curiosity Q went on thus.
HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS, which dispense the most sanguine by their smooth and agreeable execution, are sold by appointment, at 75 cents, 1 dollar and 25 cents, and 2 dollars each, with the addition of a composition that will keep it in order for ages, at 50 cents.
BUT MARK THE IMPROVEMENT. To men who travel where there are no professional face-scrapers—to seamen of every grade—to the whiskered soldier in his huted tent—how comfortable.
The new invented and improved Box, containing, in the compass of little more than an ordinary comb-case,
A polished Razor—Comb—Brush—Lather Box, and Mirror—with a box for the surprising composition, all in a Morocco case, most conveniently calculated to fit the pocket without incumbrance.
The whole of this new portable and useful apparatus sold at No. 65, South Third-Street (opposite the United States Bank) Philadelphia; and in Providence, by JEREMIAH F. JENKINS, at No. 3, Market-Street.
At only three Dollars. And by the agents usually appointed to dispose of the invaluable and agreeable STROP. Feb. 19. (1. f)