The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1800-12-17 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 103. ]
WEDNESDAY, December 17, 1800.
[ Vol. II. ]
Wanted,
A HEALTHY WOMAN, with a good Breast of Milk, to take charge of an Infant. Enquire of the Rev. Dr. GANO.
December 10. (tf.)
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, December 9, 1800.
THE creditors of RAWSON PARKER, of Johnston, in the county of Providence, labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at East-Greenwich, on the third Monday in February next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, A. D. 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted.
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
LADIES ACADEMY.
MRS. HURLEY,
FROM LONDON.
Respectfully acquaints the inhabitants of Providence, that she has taken convenient rooms in Broad-street, opposite the Long-Wharf, on the west side of the river; where she will instruct Young Ladies in all kinds of Needlework, Tambour and Embroidery, with Drawing, Painting, and Music on the Piano Forte.
LIKEWISE,
In Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, French and English Grammar, Geography and History; which will be superintended by the Rev. Mr. HURLEY.
She has taught in Cambridge for these 15 months past, and can produce the strongest testimonials of approbation from the most respectable characters there. The strictest attention will be paid to their morals and behaviour. Young Ladies from the country can be accommodated with board and lodging.
Terms according to the branches taught. She will commence instruction on Monday, the 15th inst.
December 3.
William Blodget, jun.
Store No. 7, Cheapside,
Has this day received and opening for sale, an extensive additional supply, to his recently largely replenished Stock, completing a very general assortment of
Fashionable, Staple and Fancy GOODS, viz.
PLAIN, sprigged, and fancy wrought, book, and jaconet Muslin, India and Scotch; linnen and cotton Handkerchiefs; white, fancy, coloured, book, jaconet Muslin, do. India and English silk Handkerchiefs, every description; blue and yellow Nankins; Durants, Tammies, Shaloon, Ratinets, superfine, fine and mock Moreena; Russells; Calimancoes, and Wildbores, striped and plain; Mullinets, Dimity, Calicoes and London Chintzes, a very extensive variety; linnen and cotton Cambricks; Irish linnen Sheetings, an extensive choice; Hosiery, a large supply, worsted, cotton, thread, plated and silk of every quality, for ladies and gentlemen; fancy silk and cotton Shawls, a very extensive assortment; camels hair do. with and without silk and worsted fringes; Sattins; Lutestring; Florentines; Sarfeneit and Pelongs; fancy silk and embroidered Marfeilles Vestings; plain and milled swansdown do. Hats of every description; Flannels and Baizes at all prices; Rattens and fashionable Coating, and habit Cloths for ladies; silk and cotton long and short, plain and laced Gloves and Mita of all colours; long and short kid Gloves; a beautiful variety fashionable Ribbons; Russia and American made fox Muffs; Umbrellas; silk Velvets, and Bindings; fancy coloured Crapes; Suspender; Stocks; Blankets, every size; Serge; Fustic Cloths; Plains; Kerseys; fashionable black and other coloured striped Velvets; Dispens; fancy coloured Muslins; Gown Triumphant, a recent fashionable article; Gauze; Dress Combs; Lion Skin and Fearnought; Shags; Elastic Cloths; Dutch, French, and English Broadcloths and Cashmeres of the most fashionable and best kinds, a very extensive supply calculated for every taste; all at very moderate prices, wholesale or retail. With the addition of very many other useful articles.
November 26. (6 w.)
From the (Baltimore) FEDERAL GAZETTE.
A FEW PLAIN FACTS AND OBSERVATIONS,
SUBMITTED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF
THE ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT.
THE present conjuncture of the United States is acknowledged by all men to be solemn, momentous, in the highest possible degree important. A crisis, so pregnant with moral good or evil; tempestuous times or peaceful days; general prosperity or general misfortune; stability in our legal and political systems, or laws and treaties; of innovation and experiment, has never yet occurred in the short annals of our government.
Whoever has attentively observed, and deliberately weighed, the course of politics, pursued by Mr. Jefferson and his party for a series of years past, will be convinced of the magnitude of the evil apprehended, though the arts which have been practised to misinform and mislead the people prove successful, and raise him to the Presidency of the United States.
Some leading facts will now be enumerated, and the solemn issue left with the good sense of the electors—under the influence of that superintending divine Providence, which was always felt, and acknowledged, by the late good, great, and venerated General WASHINGTON.
1st. It has been clearly proved, that Mr. Jefferson advised against the ratification of the constitution of the United States. (a)
2d. There is evidence, that some of Mr. Jefferson's objections went to the very structure of the principal parts of that government, and the amendments to the constitution have not removed those objections. (a)
3d. It has been unequivocally substantiated, that Mr. Jefferson, while Secretary of State, was the initiator, and patron, of a paper called the National Gazette, published in Philadelphia, the object and tendency of which was to vilify and depreciate the government of the United States; to misrepresent, traduce, and, if possible, write down the administration of it (except in the single department of which he was the head) implicating, in the most virulent censure, the majority of both Houses of Congress, the heads both of the Treasury and War departments, and sparing not even the Chief Magistrate, President Washington; and that the editor of this paper, thus hostile to the government, was, but a short time before its publication commenced, appointed, and afterwards continued, a Clerk in the department of State, at a stated yearly salary. (b)
4th. This Gazette itself will shew, that from the moment President Washington issued his proclamation of neutrality, in 1793, until the 16th of August, the date of Mr. Jefferson's letter to Mr. Morris, urging the recall of Mr. Genet, it is filled with invectives against the President, for issuing it, and exhortations to Genet to persist in his career.
5th. It cannot be denied, that Mr. Jefferson was averse to the President's issuing his proclamation of neutrality; but advised the calling together of Congress—and that this advice was overruled in the council. That then it was Mr. Genet, in his letter to the Secretary of State (Mr. Jefferson) among other causes of complaint against the President, states, "that he has deferred, in spite of my respectful insinuations, to convene Congress immediately."
(a) (a) See a pamphlet entitled, "The Pretensions of Thomas Jefferson to the Presidency, examined—and the charges against John Adams refuted." Printed in 1796—pages 40 to 47. Also, debate of the Virginia Convention.
(b) See pamphlet, entitled "Pretensions," &c. page 48.
From the Columbian Centinel.
Who is General PINCKNEY?
IS a question frequently asked by the Jacobins. As we have but a poor opinion of their knowledge, we will endeavour to inform them who he is, and what he is.
1. Gen. Pinckney is a native of South-Carolina; is the son of the Chief Justice of that (then) colony; and is in the 54th year of his age.
2. He was, for many years previous to the revolution, an ardent and patriotic member of the General Assembly of South-Carolina.
3. He commanded the first corps of uniform volunteers in Charleston, in 1773, &c.
4. He was Major of the First State Regiment, after the commencement of the war, of which the present Gen. Gadsden was Colonel.
5. He was afterwards promoted to the command of that regiment, and assisted at the defence of Fort Moultrie, in 1776, against the British under Sir Peter Parker and Gen. Clinton.
6. He was aid-de-camp to Gen. Washington, in the battle of Brandywine, Germantown, &c.
7. On the re-invasion of the southern States, he resumed the command of his regiment, and headed it in the assault on Savannah.
8. He was engaged in every important action in Georgia and South-Carolina, previous to the fall of Charleston.
9. He was entrusted by Gen. Lincoln with the defence of the important pass of Fort Moultrie.
10. He was made a prisoner by the British, at the surrender of Charleston.
11. He was kept prisoner until nearly the close of the war; during which time his beautiful seat near Charleston was burnt to the ground by the British.
12. He was made a delegate in the Federal Convention in 1787, and signed the present Constitution of the United States.
13. He was a friend to the French Revolution, until its crimes rendered it the abhorrence of all good men.
14. He was Commander in Chief of the Militia of South-Carolina in 1794.
15. He was offered the office of Secretary of State on the resignation of Mr. Jefferson, and a seat on the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States, by President Washington; but he declined them.
16. He was appointed by President Washington to succeed Mr. Monroe, as Minister Plenipotentiary to the French Republic; which he accepted; but the insolent Republic refused to accredit him.—The world well knows the personal dangers which he then braved, while unprotected by the law of nations, and abandoned by a profligate government to the regulations of their own police against foreigners.
17. He was nominated at the head of the second embassy to Paris, in company with Gen. Marshall, and Mr. Gerry.—How well he then behaved, none but the most ignorant are unacquainted.—Giles, of Virginia, confessed that Gen. Pinckney had conducted "with discretion and ability."
18. He was Major-General of the provisional army, of which Gen. Washington died Commander in Chief.
19. He is a person, of whom the President of the United States, in the sincerity of his heart, has said, that he knows of no gentleman whose character and conduct is more deserving of confidence.
20. He is a man who always solicited the post of danger; a man of great legal knowledge; a masculine and nervous orator; and a man of pure morals, and of unassailed piety.
ately, in order to take the true sentiments of the people, to fix the political system of the United States; and to decide, whether they will break, suspend or tighten their bonds with France." (c)
6th. It is true, that Genet charged Mr. Jefferson with defection from the French cause, after having been initiated by him into mysteries, which had inflamed his (Genet's) hatred against our government. (d)
7th. It is a fact, that Mr. Jefferson was recommended and pointed out by Fauchet, as the man the patriots had fixed on as President, and that he was still considered a friend to Genet's intrigues, notwithstanding his official letter, complained of by Genet. (e)
8th. The successor of Genet (Adet) employed agents to traverse the country, previous to the last election of President, to promote the election of Mr. Jefferson. (f)
9th. Mr. Jefferson, when ambassador from the United States to France, proposed to the French minister, by letter, for consideration and discussion, without any instructions for so doing by the government which employed him, what would have been, in effect, a complete incorporation of the people of the two nations, France and the United States. He proposed to the French minister, under the slimy pretext of giving to the citizens of the United States the same privileges in trade which the French subjects enjoyed, and to the subjects of France the privileges enjoyed by the citizens of the United States—that American citizens should be considered naturalized French subjects, and French subjects naturalized American citizens.
He proposed also, at the same time, that the United States should pay to France, when engaged in war, certain sums of money annually, during its continuance.
By these propositions, we were not only to be converted into French subjects, in other words, to make with them a united people, but to pay our proportion, as a united people, of the expence of her wars.
This last fact, so singular, so extraordinary, so conclusive of the unsfitness of Mr. Jefferson for President, cannot be doubted. The evidence of it exists in the office of the Secretary of State. There is deposited Mr. Jefferson's letter on the subject, to the French minister, which may, according to a rule of that department, be resorted to, and read by any member of Congress.
Electors! ponder upon these facts, and the importance of the power with which you now are vested. If you decide right, all may yet be well, and the country saved from incalculable misfortune. The weights in the scales are nearly balanced, a single federal vote diverted from Mr. Adams or Mr. Pinckney, may make Mr. Jefferson President. You must, therefore, without examining nicely into the follies, failings or errors of either, run them together fairly and honourably, to give to the country the only chance which remains to it, of excluding Mr. Jefferson and Mr. Burr from the Presidency and Vice-Presidency of these United States.
A REAL AMERICAN.
(c) See printed correspondence, page 75.
(d) Ibid. 70.
(e) See intercepted letter from Fauchet to this effect, in the war office.
(f) See intercepted letter from Adet, in the war office.
WANTED,
A FEW thousand of good new twelve feet Hoops, to be delivered in ten days, for which a generous price will be given, by JOSEPH TILLINGHAST, South End.
WHO HAS FOR SALE,
A quantity of Rock and Turks Island Salt.
December 3.

Such is CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY , who has just been voted for by the Electors of President and Vice-President. Let the world shew a man in whom greater services and better qualifications are united, if it can. Yet this is the man, fellow-citizens, whom the scribbler in the Independent Chronicle has had the impudence to call "the creature of Hamilton."
Foreign Articles.
Received by recent arrivals at New-York and Boston, from Europe.
PARIS, October 7.
THEY write from Cadiz that an English fleet, composed of about 180 transports, convoyed by six ships of the line, had appeared before the port of that city, and were making preparations for a descent. The consternation was the greater, as the means of defence of Cadiz are weak.
The epidemic disorder, which has made such ravages for some time, has destroyed a part of the only Spanish regiment which was in garrison. The only hope of the inhabitants is in the contagion, which they think will terrify the enemy, and prevent their landing.
October 10.
An event of an extraordinary nature, though perfectly natural, will probably re-establish harmony between Spain and Portugal. A Portuguese fleet set out from Brazil for Lisbon, at the same time that five Spanish vessels went from the river Plate to repair to Cadiz. The fleets met. The commanders, ignorant of the line of conduct agreed upon by their respective sovereigns, proceeded in company, and arrived together at Lisbon. The Spanish vessels, laden with twelve millions of piastres, will be deemed a lawful prize if the war takes place; but Spain, which is in want of money, will consent to a peace to obtain them.
SIR SIDNEY SMITH.
In the beginning of last month a flag of truce arrived from Mahon, at Barcelona. It brought about 105 prisoners, Spanish, Ligurians and French, rescued by the English from Turkish slavery. The cruelties they had experienced would freeze the soul. Among them was young Thevenard, son of Thevenard of Toulon. He had lost a brother at the battle of Aboukir, and he himself had languished in chains among the Turks till Sir Sidney Smith was apprized of the circumstance. By means of letters and applications of every kind Sir Sidney procured his release. But this generous enemy did not stop there. He furnished Thevenard with money, clothes, &c. and recommendations to his brother at Constantinople, and for all the English naval officers. Sir Sidney carried his generosity so far as to equip an aviso to go and find him at Rhodes.
The following is a copy of one of the letters; Thevenard has out of gratitude preserved them all. They testify the pleasure which Sir Sidney enjoyed in restoring a son to his aged father.
Copy of a letter from Commodore Sir Sidney Smith , to Captain Gabriel Thevenard , on board the Tyger , June 15, 1800.
M. Thevenard is requested to come and dine with Sir Sidney Smith on board the Tyger , this day at three. Sir Sidney Smith takes the liberty to send some clothes, which he supposes a person escaped from prison may require. These, however, are not of the best; but, excepting English naval uniforms, they are the only ones he has on board the Tyger , and they are the same which Sir Sidney wore from the Temple till his reaching the sea. They will have done good service if they answer the same purpose a second time, in again restoring a son to his aged father, dying of grief.
ALGIERS, September 6.
Admiral Keith has not carried into effect his threats of presenting himself before Algiers with a squadron. A single frigate, accompanied by two boats, arrived there the 31st of August, and landed Mr. Falcon, the English Consul, who three months before had no inclination to debark, on finding that the Dey was not disposed to accede to the demands with which he was charged. They were chiefly for the purpose of obtaining the gratuitous discharge of about 270 Maltese, Neapolitan, and Milanese slaves, taken with English passports. The request was refused.
The Dey has coldly received Mr. Falcon, and given him positive proofs that the menaces of Admiral Keith had not intimidated him.
This new Consul has made presents of great value, and renewed the treaties. A new clause has been added to them. It expressly states, "that Algerine property shall be respected under every kind of flags, even though it should be destined for a blockaded port. The English are to furnish in 15 days a frigate to carry to Constantinople the Vekil-largi with the usual presents. On the 4th of September, Mr. Malcom was installed in his mission; and the same day the frigate Caroline , which brought him, set out with 22 prisoners, alleged to have been re-purchased.
LONDON, October 14.
PRINTING.
In the National Library at Paris, some parts of the Bible have been found translated into German, and printed at Bamberg by ALBERT PFISTER , in 1462. The characters are moveable, like those now made use of; their form is a large Gothic, such as was then used to write missals; the date and place of th-
printing, as well as the name of the printer, are at the end of the book, printed in the same characters as the rest of the work; the German expression joined to those dates, leaves no doubt that it is not to the composition of the book, but to the printing alone, that the date 1462 is to be applied. The discovery of this book is important in the history of printing, on the following account:—The first book (passing over one or two small works) printed in moveable characters, with a certain date of the year, is the Psalter of 1457, reprinted in 1459. From that epoch to the year 1462, in which the Bible printed at Mentz by JOHN FUST and P. SCHOEFFER appeared, we know of no work bearing the date of the printing. Yet the Bible of 1462 is certainly not the first printed; ancient authors assert, that from the year 1450 the edition of a Bible in missal characters was begun; characters which are not those employed in the Mentz edition. Besides, there are doubts respecting the places in which printing was first exercised. Mentz, Haarlem, and Strasburgh, have their partisans. Those of Mentz are very exclusive; they pretend, that till the year 1462 printing was confined to that city; that it was not till the troubles which followed the capture of it in 1462, that the workmen of Fust and Schoeffer were dispersed, and carried their art to different places. But the fact, that printing was not carried from Mentz till after the capture of it by Adolphus de Nassau , on the 27th of Oct. 1462, is now contradicted, by the edition of a book printed at Bamberg, a town far off from Mentz, shortly after the 1st of May, 1462.
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the present age are so fond of "a Nocturnal Visit," that a Novel under that denomination, from the pen of Mrs. Roche, is anxiously enquired for, and has been so rapidly subscribed, that we are informed the whole impression is nearly gone. The Minerva has occasionally some good sprouts; this work may be allowed to be so, being an " Hibernian Plant ," (the Author being a native of Ireland) engrailed on a British Soil.
A letter from Italy mentions, that the King of Naples has restored Ponte Corvo to the Pope—and has given orders that Benevento shall also be restored.
The proclamation for the meeting of parliament is expected to be published in tomorrow night's Gazette .
It has been reported, that the session will last only a fortnight. But when we reflect upon the importance and delicacy of the business which is to occupy the attention of the two Houses;—when we consider that it will be necessary to proceed with the utmost caution in devising a way for the present high prices of necessaries of life; when we consider too that this will not be the only measure submitted to parliament: That the late correspondence with the French Republic will be laid before them; that it is just and possible also that some financial propositions may be submitted to them; when all these things, we repeat, are taken into consideration, it can scarcely be supposed that the session will last so short a time as a fortnight.
HULL, October 10.
A ship-master belonging to this port, who has lately experienced several near escapes from losing his ship, through very great errors in his reckoning, the chief cause of which he is well assured was owing to the incorrectness of his ship's binnacle, which deviated considerably from an exact square to the ship's head, made the apparent course half a point of compass from the real course steered; he therefore wishes to caution those of his profession to examine their binnacles if correct; likewise if what are called lubbers points be drawn into the exact half square of compass boxes, in order that the compasses may stand parallel to ship's head, an attention to which may be some means of avoiding accidents.
Congress of the United States.
THE PRESIDENT'S REPLY, To the Answer of the House of Representatives. [Published in our last.]
Mr. Speaker, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
COMPELLED , by the habits of a long life, as well as by all the principles of society and government which I could ever understand and believe, to consider the great body of the people as the source of all legislative authority, no less than of all efficient power; it is impossible for me to receive this Address, from the immediate Representatives of the American people, at this time, and in this place, without emotions which it would be improper to express, if any language could convey them.
May the spirit which animated the great founder of this city descend to future generations, and may the wisdom, magnanimity, and steadiness, which marked the events of his public life, be imitated in all succeeding ages.
I thank you, gentlemen, for your assurance, that the Judiciary system shall receive your deliberate attention.
With you, gentlemen, I sincerely hope, that the final result of the negotiations now pending with France, may prove as fortunate to our country, as they have been commenced with sincerity, and prosecuted with deliberation and caution.
With you I cordially agree, that so long as a predatory war is carried on against our commerce, we shall sacrifice the interest, and dis-
appoint the expectations of our constituents, should we, for a moment, relax that SYSTEM OF MARITIME DEFENCE , which has resulted in such beneficial effects. With you, I confidently believe, that few persons can be found within the United States, who do not admit, that a NAVY, well organized, must constitute the natural and efficient defence of this country against all foreign hostility .
Those who recollect the distress and danger to this country, in former periods, from the want of arms, must exult in the assurance, from their Representatives, that we shall soon rival foreign countries, not only in the number, but in the quality of arms, completed from our own manufactories.
With you, gentlemen, I fully agree, that the great increase of revenue, is a proof that the measures of maritime defence were founded in wisdom. This policy has raised us in the esteem of foreign nations. That national spirit, and those latent energies, which had not been, and are not yet fully known to any, were not entirely forgotten by those who had lived long enough to see in former times their operation, and some of their effects. Our fellow-citizens were undoubtedly prepared to meet every event, which national security could render necessary. These, it is to be hoped, are secured at the cheapest and easiest rate. If not, they will be secured at more expence.
I thank you, gentlemen, for your assurance, that the various subjects, recommended to your consideration, shall receive your deliberate attention. No further evidence is wanting to convince me of the zeal and sincerity with which the House of Representatives regard the public good.
I pray you, gentlemen, to accept of my best wishes for your health and happiness.
JOHN ADAMS.
Washington, Nov. 27, 1800.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Friday, November 28.
Select Committees were appointed on the following parts of the President's Speech:—
1. That which respects the district of Columbia.—2. That which respects the administration of Justice.—3. That which respects seasonable and systematic arrangements, proportioned to our national resources, for a NAVY adapted to defensive purposes.—4. That which respects the fortification of some of the principal ports and harbours of the United States.—5th. That which respects the manufacture of arms within the United States.
Several petitions left undecided at the last session, were referred to a Committee.
The Committee on unfinished business of the last session made a report.
Monday, December 1.
No business of a general nature translated.
Tuesday, December 2.
Mr. Otis observed, that at the time he moved for the reference of the letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, he was of opinion that it might be necessary to give particular instructions to the Committee to regulate their measures in the contemplated investigations.—But on further reflection he thought it would be best to leave the Committee at large to make the investigation in such way as they, in the progress of their enquiries, should consider most satisfactory. Objects, not foreseen, might occur, requiring different modes of procedure from any now agreed upon. Such was the opinion of the Committee, who had directed him to move an instruction to the Committee to examine into the state of the Treasury, the mode of conducting business therein, the expenditures of the public money, and to report such facts and statements as will conduce to a full and satisfactory understanding of the state of the Treasury, since the appointment of the Secretary. Agreed to.
General Lee, from the committee appointed for that purpose, reported a bill for erecting a MAUSOLEUM TO GEORGE WASHINGTON , which was read twice, and referred to a Committee of the whole to-morrow.
The bill directs the mausoleum shall be of marble, to be erected in the city of Washington, under the superintendence of the four Secretaries.
Domestic Intelligence.
CHARLESTON, November 19.
Yesterday arrived the schooner Keshah , Fry, Nassau, 7 days.
Captain Fry, from Nassau, informs, that scarce a day passes without two or three American vessels being sent into that port. The English frigates, and Providence privateers, capture every American vessel they fall in with, bound to the Havannah. The ship Sally , Campbell , and brig Amiable Matilda , both bound from this port to the Havannah, are among the number.
BALTIMORE, December 5.
The Electors of President and Vice-President, met on Wednesday last at Annapolis, agreeably to the constitution. All the Electors were present, and the State Senate adjourned for the purpose of accommodating them with their room: without any debate the business was proceeded to, and the votes given as follows:
FEDERAL. ANTIFEDERAL. John Adams, 5 Thomas Jefferson, 5 C. C. Pinckney, 5 Aaron Burr, 5
Notwithstanding the late and severe calamities which have fallen with such ruthless strokes on our country, it appears to derive new life and vigour from every blow, and become a greater object to distant as well as neigh-
boring districts. Our markets now vie, in plenty, variety and cheapness, with any to be found.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4.
Schooner Whinn , Cranston, bound to St. Thomas, going down yesterday, abreast of Catharine street, caught fire in the cabin, which communicating to the powder magazine, it blew up, tearing the quarter deck and part of the stern away; one man who was in the cabin at the time of the explosion was killed. The crew on deck were all blown overboard, but fortunately the boats of the Petapco sloop of war picked them up, and only one of them was injured, who was the pilot, James Kearney. The schooner was towed into an adjoining dock, with the loss of mainsail and cabin furniture, captain's clothes, &c.
COMMUNICATION.
There has lately appeared in the Monthly Magazine published in this city, a scheme for a UNIVERSAL STANDARD OF MEASURE .—It is to be hoped that the scientific men of America will not be backward in patronizing a discovery that will redound so much to the genius of this country: It is probable that it will meet with opposition from some that have been disappointed in their researches after this important secret, but conclude that the philosophical patriot will not fail to enquire into the merits of this interesting proposal.—It is the invention of E. Burling, of Philipstown, county of Dutchess, in this State.
NEW-YORK, December 6.
A letter received in town yesterday morning, dated Trenton, Dec. 4, says, "yesterday the Electors of this State met at the court-house in this town, and gave an unanimous vote for Adams and Pinckney."
Extra of a letter from a young man on board a United States ship of war, to his father in Philadelphia, dated at the Hook, Nov. 23.
"We have every thing ready for sailing; expect in 2 or 3 days to go down the bay of Delaware as far as Bombay Hook, where our stay will be but short. It is reported the Constellation and Ganges ships of war will sail with us on an expedition (or cruise) at present unknown, except to the commanders.—We had a young sailor born on board our ship this week, the very day the mother came on board—the child is a lusty fine boy, and what is remarkable, he is double eared. We live extraordinary well—our ship is in good order and condition—our officers skilful, and seamen intrepid—and our stores good and plentiful."
SALEM, December 11.
Late from Algiers, and Gibraltar. On Tuesday arrived at this port, the ship Brutus , William Brown, commander, in 32 days from Gibraltar, and 40 from Algiers.—Capt. Brown informs, that the United States frigate George Washington , Capt. Bainbridge, sailed for Constantinople the 19th of October, having on board the Algerine General of Marine and suite, with presents, &c. for the Grand Seignior. The Dey of Algiers by force compelled Captain Bainbridge to perform this service, and threatened, in case of refusal, war to the United States, and slavery to the officers and crew of the George Washington . The Dey also insisted, that the ship Brutus , Captain B. should unlade, and go to the Isle of Rhodes, for a cargo of Turks—but the voyage to be considered as a favour granted by the United States. Through the influence of the American Consul, Mr. O'Brien, and the ship being private property, and having a perishable cargo on board, she was excused from this service. Captain Brown embraced this favourable moment, fearing a further requisition, and quitted Algiers October 25. Capt. B. brought dispatches to the Secretary of State, containing the particulars of this extraordinary affair. Mr. O'Brien, the Consul, and Captain Bainbridge, had remonstrated, but were obliged to comply, to prevent a more serious difficulty. Two days out from Algiers, Capt. Brown was brought too by the British brig Carmelia ; the Lieutenant of which informed that she was bound for Egypt, with dispatches from Lord Keith; and that his Lordship, with the fleet and transports under his command, was destined for Egypt. On arriving at Gibraltar, no one was permitted to land from the Brutus , because he was from the Barbary Coast; but an American, a resident there, came along side, and informed, that the French marched into Leghorn on the 10th of October, agreeably to a stipulation in the treaty with the Emperor; that the inhabitants were much exasperated at the measure, and that it had excited considerable commotion in that unfortunate city. The day the Brutus arrived at Gibraltar, an American ship, owned by Murray and Mumford, of New-York, sailed, and was captured by some Spanish gun-boats in a few hours—she had previously been boarded by the same boats, and cautioned against entering Gibraltar, it being declared in a state of blockade by his Catholic Majesty—she however did enter, and fell her cargo of flour; she was carried to Algiers, and would probably be condemned. The gentleman also informed, that the Plague at Cadiz continued its ravages, and that it had spread into the interior of Spain; that it was at Malaga; and that in consequence the English at Gibraltar were very strict in their quarantine regulations.—The next day Capt. B. took advantage of the convoy of two frigates, which had under their protection 33 transports, most of them full of troops, bound to Lisbon—before they got through the Gut, a westerly wind sprang up, which obliged the whole fleet to put into the Bay of Tuscany, on the Barbary Coast; found there, seven

fail of the line and 47 transports with more troops. Next day was joined by Lord Keith, with four more sail of the line, and a number of frigates. The fleet all that day and night were busily employed in watering, not being able to procure a supply at Gibraltar, owing to the dry season. Next day failed with part of the fleet for Lisbon, leaving Lord Keith with the residue, and most all the troops, at Tutean Bay; from whence it was conjectured he was to sail for Egypt. Captain Brown left the fleet that night.
While at Algiers, Capt. Brown procured the following information:
Sketch of Algerine Spoliations for the last two years.
27 Sail of Neapolitans, Sicilians and Maltese, having British passports from Lord Keith; vessels and cargoes condemned—crews, 215, condemned to slavery, claimed by the English and not given up.
17 Sail of Greeks—vessels, cargoes and crews condemned—the Greeks employed as slaves, and after a service of 15 months given up to the Grand Seigneur.
13 Sail of Imperialis, valued at one million of dollars—vessels and cargoes condemned—crews given up to the Grand Seigneur.
At Tunis, they have taken 11 Danish vessels, valued at six hundred thousand dollars.
At Tripoli they have captured 24 sail of Swedes.
A Danish frigate by mistake chased an Algerine Corsair ashore near Tunis, for which the Danish Government will have to pay to the Dey eighty thousand, and to the Ministers twenty thousand dollars!
Three hundred and sixty-eight Frenchmen were made slaves in July last at Algiers, but were released at the conclusion of the peace with France.
The Spanish Consul was 35 days in chains on account of the French taking the brig Bashaw. Spain returned the brig and crew to Algiers, accompanied with presents to the amount of 60,000 dollars, which released the poor Consul.
Look out! United States of America! or you will share the fate of the Swedes at Tripoli; the Danes at Tunis; and of many other nations at Algiers!—“Millions for DEFENCE, but not a Cent for TRIBUTE!”
The United States should immediately have six stout frigates in the Mediterranean, to keep these rogues in awe. Should any accident happen to the George Washington, in her passage to or from Constantinople, the government of the United States will be obliged to reimburse the Dey all damages he may sustain thereby, or his most potent. Majesty will order his Corsairs to capture American vessels.
Among the presents sent to the Grand Seigneur, were one hundred black slaves, fifty of them females; Lyons, tygers, leopards, ostriches, &c. valued at several millions of dollars. Precious cargo for an American government ship. Captain Bainbridge was obliged to hoist the Standard of Algiers at his main-top-gallant mast head, instead of the American Pendant.
The George Washington failed on the 19th of October, upon her new voyage, and may return to this country possibly in July next. She had carried out to the Algerine government large supplies of stores, which were received on account of the annual stipulated payments from the United States. The English had offered a frigate for this purpose, but the Dey did not like to trust them, for fear they would secure the treasure to themselves, as there had been a serious misunderstanding with them. Several Danish vessels were forcibly taken into possession, and ordered for the Isle of Rhodes upon a similar business with the Washington.
The English Consul was at first refused a reception at Algiers, but was finally permitted to remain there.
Notwithstanding the treatment Captain Bainbridge received from the Dey, the American Consul, and flag, are more respected there than any of the European nations. The Algerines observed to Captain Bainbridge that he ought to consider it a great mark of the Dey's favour, to go upon his Majesty's special business to the Grand Seigneur—adding, that it was an honour he would confer on a very few others. There are about 2300 European slaves in Algiers; some of them from the first families in Europe. The place appears very strong, but 6 or 8 seventy-fours could batter it to pieces. The policy of the English government is against a measure so important to the commercial world.—A petty despot of a piratical State, with a small marine force, commands homage and respect from all the christian world—O tempora! O mores!
Mr. O'Brien had written home to the American government, requesting that another Consul might be sent out to supercede him.
BOSTON, December 15. A letter received in town on Saturday, from Salem, mentions, that the Pallas, arrived at that place from Hamburg, in 44 days, brings accounts of the departure of the American Commissioners from Havre on the 12th of October.
The new Census of Vermont has disclosed a very serious fact.—In those towns where Jacobinism has been suffered to prevail, a decrease of numbers has uniformly been the result.—While towns much inferior in soil, where federalism has prevailed, have increased beyond any reasonable calculation. This is evidenced in Bennington (where a Jacobin press is established) which in 1791, contained 2377 inhabitants, and which now contains but 2337.—Pownal is reduced from 1746 to 1700, and Shaftsbury from 1999 to 1929. Jacobinism is a political pestilence;—its effects upon towns are similar to those of
the yellow fever, and Boards of health ought to be established to prevent the spread of the one as much as the other.
The disappointed candidates at the late election of State Representatives in Charleston, S. C. have contested the election of eight of the Federal gentlemen chosen; with what success is not yet known.
We are happy to remove the fears for the safety of the frigate Insurgent, Captain Fletcher. She has been ordered to the reported cruising ground of the Cayenne privateers. We have not heard from the Pickering; but it is not probable the brig seen bottom upwards was her, but the wreck of some light vessel.
By a gentleman who arrived in town yesterday from the Southward, we learn, that in consequence of a petition of the United Methodists of North-Carolina, praying the emancipation of the negroes of that State, very serious disturbances had arisen among them; that in some districts the blacks had assembled together, and committed many outrages on the inhabitants.
For the PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
MR. CARTER, OBSERVING in your Journal of last week an attempt by “An Observer,” to make it appear that a former statement of mine representing Dr. Bartlett's visit to the United States frigate General Greene as unauthorized by the Town Council of Newport, was erroneous, I am induced to offer the subjoined certificates as proofs of the correctness of that representation, and to expose to the light of truth the unbecoming tricks that have been made use of to disguise plain facts.
I am led to this measure, only, by a determination to repel attacks of this kind on my character, it being, on no other account, a matter of any consequence to me, what construction is put upon the strange conduct that has induced this explanation.
I would remind the Observer, that in the publication alluded to—I asserted the Doctor's visit to the ship as being unauthorized “by any vote or request of the Council.” This truth it was at that time of consequence to state, as this visit to the ship gave an opportunity of reporting a number of spurious yellow fever cases, calculated to increase an alarm, in itself unhappily too justly serious, without being exaggerated.—As to Mr. Wanton's inviting him or not, I know nothing about it, nor made any observations on the subject, nor did I consider it of any consequence.—Mr. Wanton had certainly no more or less right to give such an invitation, than any other citizen of the town; his authority he had in plain terms in the resolve of the Council, and this resolve he presented as his proper authority to Dr. Bartlett.
WILLIAM TURNER.
Newport, December 15, 1800.
P. S. Anonymous publications, of the kind noticed here, will not in future be considered as entitled to any attention.
W. T.
I DO certify, that I never was ordered or requested by the Town Council of Newport to invite or request Dr. Bartlett to visit any person on board the United States frigate General Greene, or any other person, except the three persons named in their resolve made at a special Council held July 31, 1800, viz. “The man at Barlow's, Mr. Bots's son, and Mr. Weaver's boy;” and that the insertion of “By order of the Council,” at the bottom of my certificate of the 23d of Oct. 1800 (if in the original) was not observed by me at the time of my signing it. That it is placed there without any regard to propriety, and I believe with an intention to make said certificate carry a meaning contrary to truth and reality.
JOHN WANTON, Health-officer.
Witness HANSON HULL, TIMOTHY WINN.
WE the undersigned, members of the Town Council of Newport, do certify, that Dr. Bartlett was never authorized by any written or verbal order of the Council to visit any person on board the United States frigate General Greene, or any others, except three persons named in a resolve of the Council of July 31, 1800, viz. The man at Barlow's, Mr. Bots's son, and Mr. Weaver's boy; that he was not authorized to prescribe for any, and that Dr. Turner's statement in the Providence Journal, No. 87, representing Dr. Bartlett's visit to the ship as being unauthorized by any request of the Council, was strictly correct and true.
GEORGE SEARS, WILLIAM TEW, JOHN GARDNER, SAMUEL VINSON. Newport, December 13, 1800.
Notice.
THE members of the Providence Insurance Fire Company are hereby informed, that agreeably to their charter, their first annual meeting will be held on Tuesday the 6th of January next. They are requested to meet at the Coffee-House, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, to transact such business as may by them be thought necessary towards promoting the institution, and also to choose Directors for the year ensuing. It is hoped the members will be punctual in their attendance. Those gentlemen who are not named in the charter, and incline to give their kind assistance in forwarding so beneficial a plan, are also invited to attend said meeting.
By order of the Directors. JOSEPH LAWRENCE, Clerk. December 17.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17.
American Envoys.
The following articles are copied from the Newport Mercury of yesterday:— Newport December 16.
A gentleman who came passenger in a vessel which arrived here yesterday from Hampton Roads, informs that the frigate Portsmouth had arrived there in 34 days from Havre, having on board Messrs. ELSWORTH and DAVIE, late Envoys to France.
New-York, December 12. The Convention of Amity and Commerce, between the United States and France, as informed, has been published in the Paris papers. The following is the fourth article:
ARTICLE IV.
“Property captured, and not yet definitively condemned, or which may be captured before the exchange of ratification (contraband goods destined to an enemy's port excepted) shall be mutually restored on the following proof of citizenship, viz. [Here follows a copy of the form of the passports now used by American vessels.] And this passport shall be sufficient without any other paper, any ordinance to the contrary notwithstanding; which passport shall not be deemed requisite to have been received or recalled, whatever numbers of voyages the said ship may have made, unless the ship have returned home within the space of one year.
“Proof, with respect to the cargo shall be certificates containing the several particulars of the cargo, the place where the ship failed, and whither she is bound; so that the forbidden or contraband goods may be distinguished by the certificates; which certificates shall have been made out by the officer of the place whence the ship set sail, in the accustomed form of the country.
“And if such passports or certificates, or both, shall have been destroyed by accidents, or taken away by force, their deficiency may be supplied by such other proofs of ownership as are admissible by the general usage of nations.
“Proofs with respect to any other than merchant ships shall be the commission they bear. This article shall take effect from the date of the signature of the present provisional treaty. And if from the date of the said signature any property shall be condemned, contrary to the intent of the said treaty, before the knowledge of this stipulation shall be obtained, the property so condemned shall be restored or paid for without delay.”
Sunday last completed one year since the death of that bright example of human excellence, Gen. WASHINGTON, whose memory will never die, while virtue or patriotism have any place in the human breast. The same was observed in this town by suitable tokens of respect, both by the military officers and citizens, and the Rev. Clergy testified to the pre-eminent virtues of the deceased, and the irrepressible loss and deep sorrow of his countrymen.
It is generally believed that the votes of Rhode-Island, were four for Adams, three for Pinckney, and one scattering.
The Electors of Virginia (21) gave an unanimous vote for Jefferson and Burr.
Vermont [4] voted unanimous for Adams and Pinckney.
The Philadelphia Daily Advertiser says, “We are informed by a gentleman from Dover, that the State of Delaware have given John Adams 3 votes and C. C. Pinckney 3.”
The Electors in New-Jersey have given an unanimous vote for Adams and Pinckney.
Maryland has given 5 votes for Adams and Pinckney, and 5 for Jefferson and Burr.
The votes in Pennsylvania for President and Vice-President, are 7 for Adams and Pinckney, and 8 for Jefferson and Burr.
TENNESSEE.
The Philadelphia Gazette says, “Unquestionable information is received that the Electors of this State will all vote for Jefferson and Burr.”
The Secretary of the Navy, in an official letter, has complimented the officers and crew of the Boston frigate, on their conduct in the late action with the French national corvette Le Berceau.
The President of the United States has officially notified by Proclamation, that a treaty of amity and commerce has been concluded on, and ratified between the United States of America and the King of Prussia.
Among many other valuable papers demolished by the fire at the City of Washington, there was a French edition of the Encyclopaedia, which cost 2000. sterling.
Benjamin Williams is re-elected Governor of North-Carolina.
We learn that the Ganges and Connecticut sloops of war are soon to sail for Batavia, and will convoy shipping bound round the Cape of Good Hope.
Married, At North-Providence, Mr. William Manton, to Miss Sally Brown, daughter of Mr. Andrew Brown.
Died, Mrs. Hannah Wilson, relict of the late Mr. William Wilson, of this town, in the 47th year of her age.
Sales at Auction.
TO-MORROW, the 18th instant, will be sold, by Public Vendue, at Benjamin Hoppin and Son's AUCTION-ROOM,
A GREAT variety of valuable Household Furniture, among which are, 1 Excellent eight day Clock 8 excellent Feather Beds and Bedding Mahogany Chairs and Tables Looking-Glasses, &c. &c.
Also, 1 Sleigh A Chaise A Horse.
Likewise, One large trunk of Mens Wearing Apparel, mostly new, and a pair of valuable Dueling Pistols and necessary apparatus.
Sale to begin precisely at 10 o'clock, P. M.
On FRIDAY, the 19th inst. at 11 o'clock, will be sold at Public Vendue,
A Complete Set of Blacksmith's Tools, at the shop lately occupied by Mr. JOHN WARNER, deceased, fourth end. B. HOPPIN and SON, Auctioners.
NEW GOODS. Elisha Dyer
HAS imported, direct from the Manufactories, per the Friendship, from Liverpool, via Boston, a few bales of Woolen, in addition to the assortment opened a few days since, received per the Minerva, from London, and has for sale, at a regular advance, which he wishes to sell at wholesale only,
 Low priced blue Broadcloths  Forest Cloths  Plains  Cassimeres  Coatings  Baizes  Flannels  1 Bale Blankets, 5 to 10 quarters, assorted  Russells  Moreens  Durants  Calicoes  Purple and Chintz Shawls  Camels Hair do.  Modes  Ribbons  Sewing Silk and Threads  Muslinets  Hosery, &c. &c. On a liberal credit.  December 17.
GROCERY STORE.
S. C. Blodget
Respectfully informs his friends and the public at large, that he has taken the store lately occupied by THOMAS LLOYD HALSEY, Esq. in his old mansion-house, nearly opposite Bank-lane, where he is opening for sale, on very moderate terms, a general assortment of GROCERIES, genuine in kind. Dec. 17.
LOST, IN THE STREET, A Note of Hand,
SIGNED by HARRIS and RHODES, payable at Providence Bank; in 60 days, to CHRISTOPHER C. OLNEY, and Co. for 242 dollars, dated December 1, 1800.
Any person finding the same, is desired to leave it at the store of the subscribers, and they shall be handsomely rewarded.
C. C. OLNEY and Co.
N. B. Said Note is of no use to any person but the owners, the payment of it being stopped. December 4.
For CHARLESTON, S. C. The SLOOP
LUCY,
DANIEL ANTHONY, master, now lying at Mr. JOHN INNES CLARK's Wharf, to sail on the 24th or 25th inst. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to DAVID ANTHONY.
Said ANTHONY wishes to purchase a few barrels of good Cider; likewise, some Apples and Onions. 12mo. December 17.
Bristol Church LOTTERY.
2000 Dollars the highest Prize, and not one Blank to a Prize.
First Day's Drawing, December 10. Prize of 10 Dols. No. 2029. Prizes of 5 Dollars.
No. 635, 1982, 2385, 2778, 2954, 2971, 3674.
Prizes of 5 Dollars. No. 99, 105, 179, 183, 221, 301, 316, 375, 566, 1000, 1281, 1305, 1533, 1620, 1703, 2203, 2570, 2629, 2763, 3027, 3578, 3621, 3633, 4019, 4166, 4203.
Blanks. No. 309, 862, 1047, 1235, 1336, 1350, 1454, 1981, 2150, 2214, 2396, 2758, 3036, 3191, 3206, 3334, 3353, 3532, 3634, 3928, 4678, 4806, 4930.
34 Prizes—23 Blanks.
The Managers are under the necessity of waiting a few Days before they proceed to the second Day's Drawing, in the hope of receiving more accurate Returns, and disposing of some Tickets on Hand.
N. B. Tickets for Sale at the Post-Office, and at Mr. Jenkins' Store, in Providence, and by John Bours and William R. Wilder, in Newport. Bristol, Dec. 11, 1800.

Selected Poetry.
From CAMPBELL'S PLEASURES OF HOPE,
The SLAVE TRADE.
SAY, ye Supernal Pow'rs! who deeply scan Heav'n's dark decrees, unfathom'd yet by man, When shall the world call down, to cleanse her shame.
That embryo Spirit, yet without a name; That friend of nature, whose avenging hands Shall burst the Lybian's adamantine bands? Who, sternly marking, on his native soil, The blood, the tears, the anguish and the toil, Shall bid each righteous heart exult to see Peace to the SLAVE, and vengeance on the FREE!
Yet, yet, degraded men! th' expected day That breaks your bitter cup, is far away! Trade, wealth and fashion, ask you still to bleed, And HOLY MEN give scripture for the deed! Scourg'd and debas'd, no Briton stoops to save A wretch, a coward; Yes, because a SLAVE.
Eternal NATURE! when thy giant hand Had heav'd the floods, and fix'd the trembling land; When life sprang startling at thy plastic call, Endless her forms, and Man the lord of all; Say, was the lordly form inspir'd by thee To wear the eternal chains, and bow the knee? Was man ordain'd the slave of man to toil, Yok'd with the brutes, and fetter'd to the soil; Weigh'd in a tyrant's balance with his gold? No! Nature stamp'd us in a heav'nly mould! She bade no wretch his thankless labour urge, Nor trembling, take the pittance and the Scourge! No homeless Eybian , on the stormy deep, To call upon his country's name, and weep!
Lo! once in triumph, on his boundless plain, The quiver'd Chief of Congo lov'd to reign, With fires propotion'd to his native sky, Strength in his arm, and light'ning in his eye! Scourg'd with wild feet his fun-illum'd zone, The spear, the lion, and the woods his own; Or led the combat, bold without a plea; An artless savage, but a fearless man!
The plund'rer came: Alas! no glory smiles For Congo's chief on yonder Indian isles. Forever fall'n! no Son of Nature new, With Freedom charter'd on his manly brow! Faint, bleeding, bound, he weeps the night away;
And, when the sea-wind wafts the dewless day, Starts, with a bursting heart, for evermore To curse the sun that lights their guilty shore! The thrill horn blew! at that alarum knell His guardian angel took a last farewell: That funeral dirge to darkness hath reign'd The fiery grandeur of a gen'rous mind. Poor fetter'd man! I hear thee whisp'ring low Unhallow'd vows to GUILT; the child of woe!
Friendless the heart; and canst thou harbour there A wish but death? A passion but despair?
The widow'd Indian, when her lord expires, Mounts the dread pile, and braves the fun'ral fires: So falls the heart at Thraldo's bitter sigh! So VIRTUE dies, the spouse of LIBERTY!
From the Trenton Federalist.
The adjustment of matters with France, so highly interesting to the welfare and happiness of the people of the U. States, adds new lustre to the real character of Mr. Adams. Whatever charges disappointed ambition or self gratification may urge against the President, one thing is abundantly evident—that by firmness and perseverance he has completed the peace and harmony of the Union, both against the machinations of monarchy and the unceasing falsehoods of Jacobinism. Ever since the year '94, to the present time, has the violence of party urged the propriety and necessity of war—at one time with England, at another, with France. The great and good Washington, in his day, opposed the system, and Adams, his successor and imitator, has pursued the plan. People of America, behold the event of his wisdom and his virtue—Peace—universal Peace, now blesses your land.
War Department,
November 13, 1800.
THOSE Gentlemen who have applied for military appointments in the service of the United States are informed, that their applications, with all the recommendatory letters accompanying, were consumed by fire in the War-Office, on Saturday evening last. Those who continue to desire to be considered as candidates will see the propriety of renewing their applications.
SAMUEL DEXTER, Secretary of War.
CONSIGNMENT.
A FEW Pipes of high fourth proof Brandy of an excellent flavour, and a few casks of first quality fresh Raisins, warranted in good order, for sale on liberal terms and credit, by
ELISHA DYER.
November 26.
VARIETY STORE.
Jeremiah F. Jenkins,
No. 3, Market-Street,
HAS opened a handsome assortment of Ladies and Misses fashionable Bonnets, Straw Trimmings, silk Cord, white cotton Waist Cords and Balls, fashionable Muffs and Tippets, Fur trimmings per dozen pieces, different colours and very low; black and white Bugles, black and white Cap-Wire, cotton and silk Shoe-Roses, Cammels Hair Shawls, fringed and plain; black do. half mourning and chintz do. superfine 9-8 and 4-4 black flannel Shawls, and superfine white do. fine dark Coating and Batteen, fashionable colour for ladies wear; superfine Cloths, Cassimere, Swandowns, Baizes and Coatings, Blankets, worsted Stuffs, fine Cambrick Muslin, fine Lawn, plain and fancy silk Shawls, fine Edgings and Laces, Italian Widows Crape, extra long white kid and silk Gloves, coloured silk do. also cotton Gloves and Mitts, mens' white and coloured silk Gloves, Ganzes different sorts; an assortment best Colrain Linens, fine linen and cotton Handkerchiefs, Dimities, cotton Checks, fine and coarse Sheeting and Shirting Cottons, black silk and other colour'd Velvets, very fine black Cotton Velveteen, 6-qr. Table Diaper, narrow do. Suspen-ders, Stock-Stiffeners, yellow Canvas, stout pieces silk Hair-Ribbon, American do. coloured Ribbons assorted, velvet Bindings, Apron Tapes, Chenal different colours, round black Feathers, fine and coarse milled Gloves and Mitts, mens and womens Hosiery, stair and floor Carpeting, oil Table-Cloths in patterns and per yard. An assortment of red and black Morocco Pocket-Books, White-Chappel Needles, Pins 3 1-2, 4, 4 1-2 and 5 lb. imperial Buttons, fashionable steel and gilt do. an assortment of fashionable handsome Stone Knee-Buckles, single and double bow Temple Spectacles, a variety of handsome Table-Knives and Forks, desert do. carving do. with and without guard springs; an assortment of Pocket and Pen-Knives assorted, long blade gloves and other Scissors, Gunter's Scales and Dividers, Slates, Patent Pocket Lamp-Lanthorns, quart and pint and a half Hard-Metal Tea-Pots, Mincing-Knives, an assortment of Hard-Metal Table-Spoons, iron tin do. Tea do. Polishing Sand Paper, Cloak-Pins, Raisins per cask, best box do. Mace, real Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmegs, Cinnamon Buds, Pepper and Allspice, Citron, Currants, soft and hard shell'd Almonds Figs, genuine Flour of Mustard, long Mustard-Spoons, first quality Chocolate, Cocoa Shells, Spanish Indigo, Pimento per bag, Geneva per pipe, Bohea, Souchong, Hyson Skins, Young Hyson, Hyson and Gun-Powder Teas, all genuine in quality; Bohea Tea in half chests; a few pieces Russia Sheeting, and Russia Duck; Russia Feather Beds, Oil'd Hat-Cases, Oil'd Umbrellas, an assortment of fresh Fiddle-Strings, Looking-Glasses: a handsome variety of rich cut Decanters, do. Wine-Glasses, do. Tumblers, also gilt edg'd do. Sets and Casters various, some low pric'd, and a general assortment CrockeryWare, at this Crockery Store.
Cash and a generous price given for FLAX-SEED.
December 3.
Benjamin Thurber,
Has just opened, for sale, at the Sign of the Bunch of Grapes, in Williams-Street, No. 30, a complete Assortment of WINTER and FANCY GOODS: amongst which are the following articles, viz.
SCARLET, blue, black and Saxon brown Broadcloths, Forest-Cloths, from the highest to the lowest prices, Kassimere, Flannels and Baizes of all colours, India and English Silks, Black Satins, Modes, and Persian high and low priced Patches and Callicoes, Camel-Hair, Silk and Patch Shawls, a complete assortment of Looking-Glasses, Morocco and Florentine Shoes, India Muslins and Dimities—and other articles, too numerous to mention.—All old friends are invited to call and see for themselves, and whether they purchase or not, they will be waited on with pleasure. The above articles will be sold at the lowest advance for cash. 8 W. October 15.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 18, 1800.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23d day of April, one thousand eight hundred, entitled "An act to establish a General Stamp-Office,"
THAT a General Stamp-Office is now established at the seat of government, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof (upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty, which are demandable by law:—
For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instruments or writings following, to wit.
Table with 4 columns: Description of instrument, D., C., M. Rows include: ANY certificate of naturalization, Any licence to practise, Any grant or letters patent, Any charter-party, bottomry or respondentia bond, Any receipt or discharge, When the amount thereof shall exceed the value of one hundred dollars, Any policy of insurance, Any exemplification of what nature soever, Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note, If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, If above one hundred and not exceeding five hundred dollars, If above five hundred and not exceeding one thousand dollars, And if above one thousand dollars, Provided, That if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set, Any note or bill of lading or writing, or receipt in nature thereof for goods or merchandise to be exported; If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same State, If from the United States to any foreign port or place, The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading, without respect to the number contained in each set, Any notes issued by the banks now established, or that may be hereafter established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said banks as shall agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale: On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar, On all notes above fifty dollars, and not exceeding one hundred dollars, On all notes above one hundred dollars, and not exceeding five hundred dollars, On all notes above five hundred dollars, Any protest or other notarial act, Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell warrants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war, Any inventory or catalogue of any furniture, goods or effects made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in virtue of any legal process by any officer) Any certificate of a share in any insurance company, of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any state or other bank; If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars, If above one hundred dollars, If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.
THAT the power of the Supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the the date hereof, to wit, on the last day of February, 1801.
THAT, If any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or paper, marked or stamped by the Supervisors of the Revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of sixty days after the said last day of February, 1801, bring or send such vellum, parchment and paper, unto some office of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity or value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped, in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or refuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of inspection, any such vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all matters and things, which may after that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped.
AND for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vellum, parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared, that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied with a list, specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereto affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp-Office, and there properly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same supervisor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the Treasury, at WASHINGTON, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.