Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-05-10 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Water-Street, NEWPORT.
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
MR. FARNWORTH,
As your paper circulates in Massachusetts and is more read in some towns than the Boston papers, you will oblige me by publishing the following, that those towns may be apprised of the subject, and avail themselves of the advantages of such an Institution, if the measure should be brought forward in the Legislature.
JONAS HANWAY.
"When ye reap the HARVEST of your Land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy Field, neither shalt thou gather the Gleanings of thy Harvest. And thou shalt not Glean thy Vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every Grape of thy Vineyard; thou shalt leave them unto the Poor and the STRANGER. But the Stranger that dwelleth with you, shalt be as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself, for ye were Strangers, in the Land of Egypt." 19 Leviticus, 9, 10, 34.
THE LAW of LOVE, or Charity, forms a great, and the most essential part of the Sacred Code. In Scripture phraseology, it is styled, "A NEW COMMANDMENT," & "THE LAW OF KINDNESS," and on account of its superlative excellence and dignity, "THE ROYAL LAW." Piety towards God, and the love of man, for his fellow men, constitute the Essence of True Religion, and it is declared by the great Law Giver of Christians, that "On these two Commands, hang all the Law, and the Prophets." It is also declared in the same Code, that "the end of the Commandment is Charity," that "Love is the fulfilling of the Law," and that "He that loveth another hath fulfilled the Law," and further, that "all the Law is fulfilled in one word, viz. Thou shalt love thy NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF."
It is the object of the following essay, to show that we are now presented, with an occasion of obeying and practicing upon the precepts of this "Law of Kindness," by doing much good to a great number of our fellow creatures, that we are under the strongest obligations to the performance of it, and have the most powerful motives and encouragement to action, and that nothing but patient and persevering exertions to accomplish it, and disappointment after repeated Trials, can satisfy the claims of Christian Charity.
BANKS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, and various other Corporations, for merely Lucrative purposes have of late, multiplied with so much facility, that as a branch of Political economy, they have excited much attention, and, perhaps a proportionate anxiety to understand the subject—or, however, to partake of the profits. These Lucrative Institutions are now so frequent as to become a distinct department of Legislation, and the Legislature accordingly, as a matter of course annually appoint Standing Committees, exclusively on the subjects of Banks, Turnpikes, &c. They are indeed a sort of Science, or rather a branch or co-partnership in TRADE, by which nearly every denomination of citizens, (subservient to look out for themselves) are accommodated.
What have been the procuring causes of all this over flowing WEALTH, of which these Companies seem to be the sign, I shall not attempt to explain in general or particulars. It is sufficient for my present purpose, to observe only, that we have beheld our country for many years, in a state of PEACE and prosperity, for which, perhaps History can furnish no equal example. This is, no doubt, in a great measure, owing to the excellent Constitutions, and the mild System of Laws and Government, under which we live, so that it is our own fault if we do not live happily. For these favors of a bountiful Providence, our hearts in the language of Gratitude, should dispose us to acknowledge to the ALMIGHTY GIVER—"The lines have fallen to us in pleasant places, that we have a goodly heritage.—Thou hast prepared a Table before us, in the presence of our Enemies. THOU anointest our heads with oil, OUR CUP RUNNETH OVER."
Finding ourselves in such agreeable circumstances, we have leisure to look about us for Objects, who need our assistance; and as we have the MEANS, and a corresponding Disposition, to afford them relief, nothing seems wanting but a PLAN, or System, to diffuse these blessings among a greater proportion of our fellow pilgrims, and in future, agree that it shall be our business, "to make the crooked straight, and the rough places smooth," and help each other to travel the remainder of our Journey through life, with as much comfort and pleasure, as the lot of humanity will admit.
I am not an advocate for, or an opposer of Banks, or any of the other numerous Lucrative Institutions, because I need much information, before I can form a conclusive opinion on a subject so complicated, and which has exercised the
genius of the ablest heads in Europe.—It is therefore, no part of my design, to enter into any examination of their principles—how far they are beneficial, or injurious in their operation to those engaged in Trade, or of their moral or political tendencies, or effects, as I feel altogether unqualified for such investigations.—They, however, now increase so fast, that they must have some influence, immediately or remotely, on the manners and well being of Society, and may produce much good, or much evil. Which of these will predominate, I must wait longer, and learn from the great Teacher, Experience, before I can venture to decide for, or against their general Utility.—But, leaving these things, and taking up the subject as we find it in the actual state of Society among us, my only view is, to lay before the Public, as a subject of free inquiry, and candid discussion, the following proposition:
Among all the Banks hitherto established, all the Public purposes, which have been answered, and individuals and classes accommodated—Whether there is not still, a class of People the most neglected, who have the strongest claims to the attention, and the fostering care of the GOVERNMENT?—In this Class (or Classes) may be numbered the ORPHAN, the WIDOW, the UNMARRIED WOMAN, the MINOR, the CRIPPLE, the INSANE, the IDIOT, and to comprehend, in one word, a great number and variety, the FRIENDLESS. By these last mentioned (including Strangers, or Aliens) it is meant to include any, or all descriptions of persons, which may not be properly classed, with either of those before mentioned, as they may, speaking generally, have some relation or friend, who are supposed to have some degree of concern for their welfare, but not in all cases willing, or perhaps capable of taking care of their Interests—but the Stranger is presumed to be destitute of such Friends.
Let us pay a momentary attention, to some of these descriptions of persons.—So great is the imperfection of all human arrangements, and such the case of Orphans and Minors, &c. that a Question here arises, whether their property, would not generally be in a better state of Security, and a greater probability of accumulating in a Bank, than in the hands of individuals? The responsible, troublesome, and sometimes expensive Trust of Executors, Guardians, &c. would in this way, be performed cheerfully, as far as relates to property, free of expence, by men who would have a common concern, with the Widow, the Orphan, &c. in the security and increase of their property. The general superintendence of a Guardian, in the Education, and other concerns of his Ward, we may reasonably suppose to be sufficiently hortensome, without the trouble and risk of the security of his property. The latter, therefore, is a part of the charge, which it is fairly presumable, most Guardians, would be glad to be free from. The Orphan and the Minor, would thus have the best security for his property, and on coming of age, find it accumulated, so as to answer every demand not only for his support and education, during his Minority; but also, to make him a Stockholder to a considerable amount, and enable him to begin business on his own Capital.
The Widow or the single Woman, advanced in years, probably, entertains "no thoughts of changing her condition." Her utmost wish, as far as the good things of this life are concerned, is the secure Deposit of her little ALL, in the safest hands, and in a manner the most productive, to enable her to live on the Interest, as far as that may go, without breaking upon her humble Capital. A few hundred Dollars (possibly to a sum as a Thousand,) the frugal savings of money earned by hard labour, or her portion in the dividend of an estate, or a Legacy by a relation or friend, forms, perhaps, much the greatest part of her property. This in the care of a Bank, and partaking of its profits, with her habitual industry and economy, might place her above dependence and Charity, if not yield a more comfortable living.
The laborious Mechanic, now approaching to, or arrived at years beyond the season of labor, perhaps, suffering under the loss of sight, or hearing, or the racking pains of the Rheumatism, or general debility, or some other of the numerous ills, which our "Nature is heir to," and it may be a large family to provide for, and children to educate, whose prudence has saved him a few hundred Pounds for sickness or "a rainy day," might here draw his semi-annual, or quarterly Dividend, that would soothe his pains, and procure for him, WINE that maketh glad the heart of Man, and OIL to give him a cheerful countenance, and BREAD which strengtheneth Man's heart."
The Sea-Beaten MARINER or the "War-worn Soldier," or his heir, who have had the economy, to save out "of his penny," a part of the pittance which his Country, or his employers, allowed him for his services, could here put in his, or his Widow her "two Mites" (i. e. Shares,) towards the support or education of her children.—Let it never be said of Veterans in the service of our Country, what the sublime Young, so pathetically describes to be their aggravating condition in others.—
"Broken under arms, In Battle lost away, with half their limbs, Beg bitter Bread, thro' land, thro' water sav'd." It is a "Stranger or Sojourner," fall sick and die among us, and leave more or less property, where could there be a safer Deposit, until his legal heirs appear to claim it—if none appear, the Judge of Probate, or the Attorney General know what to direct in the disposal of it. It would be impertinent in me to expatiate on a subject, where our duty and our pleasure are so happily blended, that they cannot be separately pursued. If our hearts are not already attuned to the work of Benevolence; let us look again into "the Law of Kindness," to learn our obligations to others repeated, in the Mosaic Code, re-enacted by JESUS, and administered by SAMUEL and the JUDGES, until it was ratified and made of perpetual obligation, as a part of the Christian Constitutional Code.
It would occupy more room than you can spare on one subject to quote all the passages, which might be pertinently applied to this Class, who are entitled to our sympathy and active Benevolence. In at least fifteen sections of the Laws here quoted, the Stranger is joined with the Poor, the Fatherless, and the Widow, and in about forty, where the Precept is more exclusively retrained in favor of the Stranger. Let one however suffice as a specimen.
"One Ordinance shall be both for you of the Congregation, and also for the STRANGER that sojourneth with you: an Ordinance forever in your GENERATIONS, as ye are, so shall the Stranger be, before the Lord. He shall execute the Judgment of the Fatherless and Widow, and loveth Stranger in giving him Food and Raiment. Love ye therefore the STRANGER, for ye were Strangers in the land of EGYPT."
And there is, beside, the Mariner, the Soldier, the Stranger, &c. a class which has so many anomalies, that it would be difficult to arrange them under generic or specific names—we must, therefore, for the present, call them NON-DESCRIPTS. These may be as numerous, and as much entitled to the benefits of a Bank as the others, and may emphatically be said to have "NO HELPER." But it is unnecessary to swell the list, by stating the number of probable, or possible cases, that may happen, of persons who have the best claims to Humanity, and to the care and patronage of the GOVERNMENT over their property. Every one's own observation will enable him to select in the circle of his acquaintance, the unfortunate and distressed, whose afflictions in the course of Nature, from a feeble Constitution, or some peculiar circumstances, in the dispensations of Providence, entitle them to all we can do, to alleviate their sufferings, and secure the wreck of their property, and thus to "hear one another's burthens, and so fulfil THE LAW OF CHRIST." Who is he that dare in his prosperity to say, "my Mountain standeth so strong, I shall never be moved." What security have you, that none of the losses, or afflictions above-mentioned, may not come into your own family—You may insure against loss from your Ship, or your House, against Fire—but, can you insure for YOURSELF, against the premature decay of the Faculties, or chronic diseases, or the Yellow Fever, or a broken, or palsied Limb, or mental Derangement, or some other bitter ingredients which may "be the portion of our cup."
If the Commerce and Wealth of our Country have actually increased, as these numerous Lucrative Institutions would seem to indicate, and if there really are so great profits accruing to Bank Stockholders, as we daily hear—Why should not the Orphan, the Widow, the Minor, the unmarried Woman, the Mechanic, the Mariner, the Soldier, the Stranger, the Idiot, the Cripple, the Insane, the Infirm, the Distressed, of whatever age, sex or condition—Why should not they participate in these advantages, rather than trust the security of an Individual, and reap, if not the GOLDEN harvests of some, let them at least be permitted to be Gleaners of the Silver field, and leave part of their Gleanings to their needy heirs or friends. The main object of this enquiry then, is to extend this Guardian Care, and the Profits of Banking to all the descriptions of persons above mentioned, and to all others, whom it may be expedient to associate with them.
Let then at least ONE BANK be established, which shall embrace and nourish in its Lap, all such persons, of the above descriptions, as shall appear to desire it, and deposit their Mites, with as many others of the Non-Descript classes, which require relief, and are the proper objects of it, as may be consistent with the nature of such a Bank. To bring my ideas more to a point, and to give them some shape, let us, for example, call this the ASYLUM BANK, the Benevolent, the Humane the Philanthropic, or the Guardian Bank, or by any other name, which shall best express its appropriate purpose, and sufficiently distinguish it from common Banks.
Whether it would be best, that the Bank, now proposed, should be constituted on the same principles, as other Banks, or partially, or entirely different, and calculated upon principles,
adapted to its own peculiar purposes. Whether the Subscribers to this Bank, may receive ASSOCIATES of another description, so as to include a proportion of the Wealthy—or, whether they should be connected with any other Bank, already established—or, with a "Town Bank," or any other about to be formed, by incorporating their Stocks into one Fund, on common Banking and commercial principles, and if any discrimination is necessary, what proportion this Stock should bear to the whole. Whether it would be better, that ample provision should be made, for those herein pleaded for, in any of the existing Banks, and in all future Banks, by admitting their Stock to be added, from time to time, to the original Capital upon the same terms as the original subscribers, without any advance, or other charge or loss upon the sum actually subscribed.—Whether the COMMONWEALTH (withdrawing its Stock in the Union Bank, or not) shall be concerned as Partners in this Bank, in preference and exclusion of all others—Whether one such Bank would be sufficient for MASSACHUSETTS, and another for MAINE—or, whether, according to the ability of Population, and Property, there should be one in each COUNTY, or in each of the most considerable Sea Ports—as BRANCHES of that at the seat of Government—whether the town where such a Bank is established or any other town, in its corporate capacity shall be a subscriber to this Bank—What sum ought to form the Capital Stock, if it should be thought proper to limit the Sum, as in other Banks—What sum should make a Share in this Bank—Whether any kind of Estate, real or personal, should be receivable for Shares in the Stock, other than COIN or public Securities—What number, and Who, shall form the Body of Directors—or any other arrangements and provisions, it may be thought necessary to make, are Questions, which must be answered by others, who are more competent to the subject.
If such a Bank as is here proposed, should be thought advisable, whatever principles, or modifications of them, may be adopted in its construction—considering its peculiar DESIGN and OBJECTS, should it not be under the more especial care and protecting wing of the GOVERNMENT. Why may not the Governor and Council, (for the time being) be DIRECTORS, or otherwise have some salutary control in its affairs, at least for the same purpose, as the State Treasurer, in behalf of the Commonwealth is (ex officio) a Director in the Union Bank—And as from the nature of the case, Judges of Probate must have much left in their discretion, and from their official situation, have the most intimate knowledge of the property and circumstances of those, whom the Laws have committed to their jurisdiction, would there not be a propriety in appointing the Judges of Probate DIRECTORS, (ex officio) in each County or Town, where such a Bank may be established. May not the Attorney-General, and the Solicitor-General, in their official characters, have some useful agency in the concerns of such a Bank. But there would be, probably, no want of suitable characters for Directors. Men of the highest reputation and fortune would esteem it an honorable employment, to take the care of the property of the various sorts of "Impotent Folk" who are the objects of this Bank, and, perhaps for this reason, a certain proportion of the wealthy, may with advantage to the poorer classes, be associated with them, and by thus embarking their several fortunes, in one bottom, provide the greater security for the whole. Thus will "the Rich, and the Poor meet together, the LORD is the Maker of them All." Perhaps no men in Society, in the common affairs of life, give so much TIME and service, for no pecuniary reward, as Physicians and Overseers of the Poor of the Town, and Ministers and Deacons, for the Poor of the Church. Why then, should it not be accounted as honorable for Gentlemen of fortune and leisure, to be Overseers and Deacons, in the case under consideration, as in the others. But the subject carries its own evidence, and requires no argumentation for its support.
A Bank, thus nurtured and protected by the Parental care of the GOVERNMENT, and its security and prolific powers, provided for and guarded by all the means which the ingenuity of man has devised, and which motives prompted by Humanity and Interest, both conspire to excite. Why may not such a Bank, become as it were—"A FATHER to the Fatherless, a HUSBAND to the Widows, and a GUIDE to the Youth"—that shall be "EYES to the Blind, and FEET to the lame,"—that shall "strengthen the WEAK hands, and confirm the FEEBLE knees"—that shall be "a comfort to the MOURNERS"—that shall "break the Jaws of the WICKED, and pluck the SOIL out of his Teeth"—that "will bring the BLIND into a STREET that they know not, and lead them into a foot path they are ignorant in. That 'shall make darkness LIGHT before them, & the thing that is crooked to be STRAIGHT.'" That "shall keep a SIMPLE FOLK in their RIGHTS, defend the children of the Poor, and SUBDU THE OPPRESSOR"—That shall be as a "FATHER to the Poor, and the cause which they know not, have searched out"—That

Shall "deliver the Poor from him that is too strong for him; the Poor, and him that is in misery, from him that Spoileth him"—That shall "say to them of a fearful heart, BE STRONG, FEAR NOT."
"Then the Eyes of the Blind shall be opened, and the Ears of the Deaf shall be unstopped—then shall the Lame leap as an Hart, and the Tongue of the Dumb shall sing."
"When the Ear hears, it will bless you, and when the Eye sees it will give Witness to you—because you have delivered the Poor that cried, the Fatherless, and Him THAT HAD NONE TO HELP HIM—The blessings of Him THAT WAS READY TO PERISH, will come upon You, and You will cause the Widow's heart to sing for Joy."
"The Heart that feel's for other's woes, Shall find each selfish sorrow less, The Man who happiness bestows, Reflected happiness shall bless."
Boston January 1804.
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EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on the Seventeenth day of October, 1803.
AN ACT Making an appropriation for carrying into effect the convention concluded between the United States and the king of Spain, on the eleventh day of August, one thousand eight hundred and two.
BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for the purpose of defraying the expence which may arise in carrying into effect the convention, concluded between the United States and the king of Spain, on the eleventh day of August, one thousand eight hundred and two, the following sums, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, be and the same hereby are appropriated, that is to say;
For the salaries of the commissioners, including half the compensation of the fifth commissioner, half the expenses of the board and the contingent expenses of the commissioners of the United States, twelve thousand seven hundred and sixty dollars: Provided, that the compensation to be allowed to any of the commissioners, who may be appointed in pursuance of the said convention, shall not exceed the rate of four thousand four hundred and forty-four dollars per annum.
For the salary of an agent, whom the President of the United States is hereby authorised to appoint, for the purpose of supporting the claims of citizens of the United States, before the board of commissioners, and to whom a compensation, not exceeding the rate of three thousand dollars per annum, may be allowed, three thousand dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States, be, and he hereby is authorised, to make the appointment of the said commissioners and agent, during the recess of the Senate, and to grant to the persons thus appointed, commissions which shall remain in force until the end of the next session of Congress and no longer.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That this act shall take effect and be in force from and after the day when the exchange of ratifications of the said convention shall be made.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, March 16, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
RESOLUTION to instruct the joint committee of Enrolled Bills to wait on the President of the United States, respecting a variance between an engrossed and enrolled bill.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the joint committee for enrolled bills be instructed to wait on the President of the United States, and lay before him the engrossed bill intitled "An act for the relief of the captors of the Moorish armed ships Melchoua and Mirboka," with the several amendments thereto, as the same was finally passed by both Houses of Congress; and to state the variance between the said engrossed bill and the enrolment thereof, as approved by the President, and to request that he will cause the said enrolled bill to be returned to this House, in which it originated, for the purpose of rendering the said bill conformable with the engrossed bill and the amendments thereto, as passed by the two Houses of Congress.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore.
AN ACT Declaring the assent of Congress to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, therein mentioned.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the assent of Congress is hereby given and declared to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, intitled "An act for the navigation of James river," which act was passed on the twenty-third day of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, March 16, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT To revive and continue in force, an act, intitled "an act for the relief of the refugees from the British Provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia." BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the act intitled "An act for the relief of the refugees from the British Provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia," approved on the seventh of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, shall be, and the same is hereby revived and continued in force for the term of two years from the passage of this act and no longer.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, March 16, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT Granting further time for locating Military land warrants; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the act entitled "An act in addition to an act, entitled "An act in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," approved the twenty sixth day of April, eighteen hundred and two, be and the same is hereby revived and continued in force until the first day of April, one thousand eight hundred and five: Provided, however, That the holders or proprietors of warrants or registered certificates, shall and may locate the same, only on any unlocated parts of the fifty quarter townships, and the fractional quarter townships which had been reserved for original holders, by virtue of the fifth section of an act, entitled "An act in addition to an act, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen: And provided also, That no holder or proprietor of warrants or registered certificates, shall be permitted to locate the same by virtue of this act, unless the secretary of war shall have made an endorsement on such warrant or registered certificate, certifying that no warrant has been issued for the same claim to military bounty land; and by virtue of the second section of the act entitled "An act to revive and continue in force an act in addition to an act entitled "An act, in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen, and for other purposes," approved, the third day of March, eighteen hundred and three.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, March 19, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
Just received, and for sale, by JACOB RICHARDSON, At the Post-Office. HOUSE Paper of every kind, American, English, French and Hamburg, about 5000 pieces, at the manufactory prices.—He has just received a number of new Books, in addition to his large collection.
Tickets in South-Hadley Lottery at 5 dollars and 50 cents, which will begin to draw the 1st of May inst. and finish in 40 days at farthest, 10,000 dollars highest prize.—Also, Tickets in Wickford Academy Lottery, and the Warwick Channel and Road Lottery.—Writing Paper of every description, by the ream or quire.—Charts—European Pilot—West-India Pilot—American Pilot—and Sheets Charts of the West Indies and the United States.—Slates and Quills by whole sale and retail, with a general assortment of Stationery. Newport, May 3d, 1804.
A BARBER'S SHOP, Three Doors West of Mr. Townsend's Coffee House. THE Subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he carries on the Hair Dressing business, in the shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Baker, on Banister's Wharf. PERRY CORNELL. Newport, May 3d, 1804.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co. HAVE just received a large supply of Woolen and other GOODS, purchased with cash, & which they offer for sale unusually low: Among which are, best superfine broadcloths; second, middling & low-priced do.; low-priced and fine ladies coatings and Orleans cloths; flannels; baizes; waistcoatings; blankets; ribbed and plain velvets; 6-4 & 4-4 white, black and coloured, cambric muslins; white farrin; bordered and black 5-4 & 6-4 camel's hair shawls; Turkey-down shawls; coloured and black fustins; cotton and silk umbrellas; counterpanes; black bombazine; one box men's hats of an excellent quality, and one trunk of coloured hangings, of assorted handsome colors; with a variety of other Goods, too tedious to enumerate. Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are desired to call on the a., and settle the same. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804.
LAWS OF RHODE-ISLAND. For sale at this Office, complete copies of the Laws of this State, passed since the session of the General Assembly in January 1798. Tickets in the Warwick Channel and Road Lottery (One Thousand Dollars highest Prize) for sale by O. FARNSWORTH. Newport, Dec. 12, 1803.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c. DAVID MELVILL, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed-Cords—Cloth-Lines, &c. &c. New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consisting of Negro-Head; Plug; Piptail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. *CASH given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803.
To be Sold or Let, AND possession given the 25th inst. a convenient two-story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor, well calculated for two families, having two cellars under it, with a well of excellent water in the yard. Also, a two-story building, on the same lot, calculated for business of almost any kind, with a cellar under the same.—Said lot is situated on Spring Street, being about 116 feet square, and extends back to the Street eastward of it.—Any person wishing to purchase, or hire, may know the terms, by applying to WILLARD BRIGGS. Newport, March 14th, 1804.
SAMUEL JAMES HAS FOR SALE, At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804.
William Douglass, as the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. He has just received, and offers for sale, 600 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, very cheap. And One Ton first quality of clean FLAX.
HAY SEEDS. He has also received from New-York & Vermont the following Hay Seeds, viz. Red Clover, Herds-Grass, Red-Top, and Borden, by wholesale and retail. They are new and clean, and will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State. A few bushels Foul Meadow Seed, which will produce the best kind of Fodder, although but little known in these parts. Also, on hand 2 cask new FLAX-SEED, from the same place. The first quality Sythes and Sythe Sticks, complete:—Rakes, Hoes & Hoe Handles, Fork Tails, &c. CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
BOARDING HOUSE. THE subscriber hereby informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has removed to Wickford, and occupies that spacious and pleasantly situated House, the property of Mr. Oliver Spink, directly opposite to the dwelling house of Daniel E. Updegraff.—Where he will receive Students for the Washington Academy, to board, at One Dollar and forty Cents per week, including lodging, washing, &c. He will also be pleased to accommodate Gentlemen and Ladies who may visit Wickford, with board, lodging, &c. on the most reasonable terms.—He will use his best endeavors to pay every necessary attention, and his utmost exertions to please, and every favor duly acknowledged by their obedient servant, WESTGATE WATSON. Wickford, (N. Kingstown) April 2, 1804.
Serious Notice. THE subscriber once more calls on all persons indebted to him, to make immediate payment either at his dwelling in Little-Compton, or at the house of Cornelius Seabury in Tiverton, (Four Corners) in order that he may be enabled to settle his contracts with others. He has for sale, a new Dwelling-House, of 34 by 25 feet; together with a Store adjoining it, of 17 feet by 17, and a small lot of land, of an excellent quality, and as pleasantly situated as any country seat whatever. For terms apply to the subscriber now on the premises. GEORGE COOK. Little-Compton, April 9th, 1804.
Dry Goods for Cash only. THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business at present pursued, has marked all his Goods, including a box of Hats assorted, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual profit being 20 per cent.) on cost, by retail; many less, and some at cost. A large quantity of the above Goods, especially Broad Cloths and other Woolens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the clearing cost. He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, Dec. 12, 1803.
FOR SALE BY S. Davis, & J. Coggeshall, 33 Hhds. clayed Sugars of an excellent quality, 4000 wt. excellent Green Coffee, 10 Puncheons fourth proof good flavored W. I. Rum, just imported in hogshead John Adams, from Martinico, and entitled to drawback.—Also, Good retailing Molasses by the hhd. white and brown Havanna Sugars by the box, 50 hds. Cod Fish, 25 do. Scale Fish, 2 tons old Iron, 100 Barrels Tar and Pitch, Turpentine and Rosin by the barrel. Newport, May 9, 1804.
THE Subscribers acquaint their Friends and the Public, that they have formed a connection in trade, and propose to transact business in future under the firm of Rhodes & Hammond. They have on hand for sale, Hhds. of fourth proof Jamaica Rum, Pipes Barcelona Brandy, Pipes Holland Geneva, Bohea Tea in whole and half chests, Loaf, Lump and Brown Sugar, Coffee, Pimento, Pepper and Ginger, Superfine Flour, ALSO, 20 bbls. prime Beef, 10 bbls. mels and prime Pork. CHRISTOPHER RHODES, JAMES HAMMOND. Newport, May 9, 1804.
Boarding for Students, IN the Washington Academy, may be had in the families of either of the subscribers, at one Dollar and fifty Cents per week, and every other necessary accommodation, by the Public's obedient Servants, ROBERT ELDRED, RICHARD THOMAS, DANIEL ELDRED, GEORGE TENNANT, PHILLIP TILLINGHAST, WILLIAM HAMMOND, Jun. Wickford, March 28, 1804.
NEW HOTEL. THE Subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16.
For Sale, At Public Auction, on Tuesday the 29th May, 1804, the dwelling House and lot of land thereto belonging, late the property of Joseph Thurston, deceased, and subject to the Widow's Dower, being pleasantly situated in Spring-Street, a little northward of the Church. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioners. Newport, April 12, 1804.
John & Henry Cahoone Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds.
WHEREAS the Court, of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT, Esq. late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent, and three months longer being allowed for that purpose:—All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within that time, otherwise they will be precluded agreeably to law. GEORGE THOMAS, } Commissioners. BENJAMIN SMITH, } Jointers. All persons indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JEREMIAH HUNT of Newport. North-town, April 1804.
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Dyiller, and Fruit Preserver, HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; tea; coffee; cocoa shells; chocolate, No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger preserves.—An assortment of Preserved Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, pea-nuts; best Frontigniac, Sherry, Tenerife and Malaga, Wines; sirup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; best Spanish Segars; with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crocker-ware WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctilious attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803. CASH and the highest price given for RAGS at this Office.

WILMINGTON, (Del.) April 18. Extract of a letter from a midshipman on board the Constitution, to his friend in this town. "Constitution, at Syracuse November 29th, 1803."
"DEAR SIR, "I am extremely happy to have it in my power to inform you something of the circumstances of the Dey of Algiers. "He has in his treasury fifteen millions of dollars, army 20,000 horse and foot, has ransomed from him, upon an averaged calculation, 1200 slaves annually, at 1500 dollars each. Taxes, rents, trade, &c. between four and five million—ninety-four thousand inhabitants in the city of Algiers—naval force 4 frigates, 3 brigs, two schooners, 3 xebec ships. The Dey received our Consul, and the utmost attention was paid him by the Dey's first officers—we believe the United States the most favored nation. He made us a handsome present of bullocks, sheep, poultry, and vegetables of every kind. "The British Consul is ordered from Algiers—we are informed the Dey has a number of British subjects at labor."
DERBY April 16. Last week was brought to this place and sold, a hog, weighing when dressed, 788 pounds—This monstrous animal was raised and fatted by Mr. Samuel Allen, of Bethlem and was two years and 8 months old.
NEWPORT, Thursday, May 10, 1804.
The rank bloomed tory paper in this town has selected from the Address of the Republican members of the Legislature of Pennsylvania to their constituents, the following sentence as the object of its pasquinade:
"Citizens beware of their artful wiles!" (that is the artful wiles of the oppositionists.) "Beware, more especially of pretended Republicans, men of third party principles! Beware of the union of honest men!"
The promptitude, not to say the malignity, with which it has fallen upon this passage, and drawn its butcher knife in immolation of it, is calculated to open an avenue to a fresh source of suspicion. What is there here that has touched them so deeply in the quick? It is these expressions: Beware of pretended Republicans, men of third party principles!
This is a resource many have held in reserve, since the commencement of the late glorious struggle. Mr. Burr held those principles in view, at a time when, in monstrous violation of the wishes of the people of the United States he was intriguing for the Presidency.—He was a pretended republican. The motives of his exertions, of his pretended zeal, and dissembled patriotism, were personal honors, and private emolument. With all his intrigue—with all his artifice he was not able to cloak those motives from the penetrating eyes of the people. They have rent in twain the cob-web veil he was acting under, and he now stands exposed in all his deformity.
The abortion of his manoeuvres to obtain to himself the Presidency was but the threshold to the scenes of disappointments which have since awaited him. Having sufficiently indicated to the federalists, by these manoeuvres that he was a man for them—that he had no principles but those of ambition, and avarice, they flocked about him at the City of Washington, like crows around a carcass. It was there at a certain festival given by the federalists, that Mr. Burr, who had been cordially invited to partake with them, gave the following very facetious toast—"AN UNION OF ALL HONEST MEN." This was before Mr. Burr had discovered quite so much of his cloven foot, as now appears; and it was at that time considered as rather a bold push. His conduct had justly excited the jealousy of many leading republicans, and he was himself conscious that he had forfeited their confidence. But he knew that there were many who had acted as republicans, would stand by him at all events, and his blink-eyed policy induced him to look among the federalists for auxiliary aid. Hence his declaration in the city of New-York, in the summer of 1802, that the administration of the country must fail of success if it could not procure the countenance of federalists! Hence the oddities of his conduct in the Senate upon the repeal of the judiciary system. Hence the famous toast before mentioned, agitated amid the tumultuous acclamations of a truly federal assemblage and which they received with extended throats like a nest of chimney-swallows.
It is well ascertained that the federalists have no remaining hope save what they derive from the prospect of division among republicans. They have labored for it with industrious avidity; and they will continue to labor for it, so long as they continue to exist. No means have been left untried even in this vicinity, and it appears that the same has been the case throughout the nation. They come out under the mask and pretensions of republicanism, while in their hearts they are far from it. Their craft is to create fallacious appearances; to infatuate the minds, and draw off the attention of the people from the great object, on which they so fondly dote, and which alone can make them happy as a nation.
How much justice and propriety, then, is there in the admonition of the republicans of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to beware of pretended republicans, men of third party principles; & of those who are ready to follow in the train of that ringleader of treachery, and defection as manifested and proclaimed in that insidious and beguiling toast.
Was it not evidently a fetch in the tory paper in this town to make it appear as if the republicans of Pennsylvania were ready to repudiate, and denounce the principle of honesty? Was it not their intention that it should appear
to, and be understood by the people of this State as standing by itself—as having been introduced in its literal sense—and without any allusion to a particular transaction!—without any reference to the character of the person who originally framed the expression, or his views, and intention in framing it! Most undoubtably. And thus they always work with slily hands.
The refugee paper in this town promised further annotations upon the address of the Republicans of the Legislature of Pennsylvania to their constituents upon the choice of Electors, lately published by us. Let it be remembered that they have promised this, and it will be seen how scrupulous they are in the fulfilment of their promise.
THE New-York Election has finished the triumph of Republicanism! The federalists, in that State, dared not even show a candidate; but meanly gave their votes in despair, for the present Vice-President. They are defeated as usual, and are lost forever! A more important event to the cause of true federalism, of genuine Republicanism, has not happened since the glorious election of THOMAS JEFFERSON, to the first place in the National Government.
The event of this election fixes upon a rock the dearest interests of our republican institutions: and if neither force nor fraud can prevail against them.—The majority will probably be about six thousand!
Connecticut Election.—The whole House of Representatives of Connecticut will consist of 192 members.—Twelve towns remain to be heard from, which will return 18 members. The federal majority this year is probably 22. Last year it was about 70.—Observatory.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the western part of Connecticut to the editor of the Observatory.
"With us, republicanism is constantly gaining strength. Last October the county of Fairfield was represented in the General Assembly at New-Haven, by 17 federal and 11 republican members:—This spring the same county will be represented by 21 republican and 7 federal members. The principal towns which have changed the complexion of their politics in this county, are Fairfield, Danbury, Newtown, Huntington, New Fairfield and Wilton. In Litchfield county the votes of New-Milford were 200 republican to 108 federal. Roxbury sends a republican.—Woodbury one of each side. You will see from these statements that a good cause will finally prevail."
The following is extracted from a Liverpool paper:—
"The Americans ought not to be allowed to keep such a valuable country as Louisiana. It was given to them by the French, only to keep it from falling into the hands of the English, for it was granted to them after the King's message to both Houses of Parliament in March last, mentioning the immense preparations and fleets the French were fitting out. In short, Louisiana is too valuable a country to be allowed to remain in the hands of France, Spain or America."
"Little doubt of the disposition or the will to dispossess us of Louisiana can be entertained; fortunately what is essential to accomplish it is wanting. But this article marks the real character of British envy: It is not our right that is disputed but the good things which Louisiana produces that are coveted."
FIRE—On Friday night, the Thistle paper mills, at Springfield (N. Jersey) owned by Mr. Samuel Campbell, of New-York, were entirely destroyed by fire. Five thousand dollars on the buildings and materials we understand were insured, but from the quantity of paper, &c. which it contained at the time of the fire, the loss must notwithstanding, be very considerable. The dwelling house, barn and out houses all escaped uninjured.
Alexander Hamilton acknowledges that he was an adulterer; yet the federalists place him at the head of religion and order: John Adams wrote a book to defend the British Constitution; and the federalists term him a Republican. Thus we can pretty well ascertain what the federalists mean by religion and order, and by republicanism! By the first debauchery, by the second monarchism.
SUMMARY—DOMESTIC.
On the 5th of April, a dreadful tornado was experienced in the neighborhood of Augusta, (Geo.) and was the most severe of any ever before witnessed in the southern hemisphere. In its ravages 11 persons were killed, including women and children—and many severely wounded. Several horses were killed, and a piece of hewed timber, 45 feet in length, 14 by 12, was taken from its basis, and carried in a perpendicular direction of 20 feet. The hail stones measured from 9 to 10 inches in circumference. Several houses &c. were also destroyed. On Sunday evening last, a thunder storm was felt at New-London, and the lightning struck the spire of the Presbyterian Church; which passed off by the electric rod, tearing up the ground in two directions the distance of two rods. The points of the conductor were torn off, and the vane partly melted. The explosion was tremendous.—On the 11th April, at Marlborough, two children, one seven, the other four years old, were playing in a chamber where a gun loaded—the eldest took the gun and discharged it; the contents lodged in the head of the youngest, and put a period to its existence.—Two young men shooting at a mark, with pistols, near Fredericktown, (Md.) accidentally discharged the contents of one in the bowels of a lad about 10 years old.—On the 26th of March, a house and store were destroyed at Knoxville, (T.) and in the flames, two promising children perished; one 8, and the other 10 years old.—On the 9th of April, James Wilson, a noted horse thief, escaped from the Jail at Georgetown, (S. C.) by
cutting through one of the iron bars of a window, with a case knife, and let himself into the street, by a blanket tied to the window.
Robt. W. Mag.
To facilitate to claimants under the 7th article of the treaty with Great Britain the receipt of their monies in instances in which they have not constituted the public agent in London, their special attorney, it has been thought proper to draw to the United States all such monies of the above description as may not be drawn from him by the individuals themselves prior to the 1st of September next. The Agent is accordingly instructed to cease paying them after that date, but after the 1st of November next, they will be again payable at the City of Washington, to those who have right, or to their attorneys duly authorised.
Department of State, April 28th, 1804.
The Printers of the laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their respective Gazettes four times.
We learn that Mr. Eaton, (late Consul at Tunis) is to go out to Tripoli, to negotiate peace with that Regency, or to bring the war to a prompt issue.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-York to his friend in this town, dated May 3, 1804.
"Our Election is over—Perhaps so severe a contest was scarcely ever experienced, in this State.—The feds almost to a man became the warmest supporters of the intriguing Burr, and his few satellites; but happily the Republican Candidate succeeded by a majority (according to our best calculation) of 6 or 7000. This shews clearly the strength of our friends, and the calculation there may be made on this State, for the support of the General Government.—There seems now to be a division growing between the Feds and the Burrites; one party charging the other with deception. That they have both been deceived is happily the case."
In our last paper, we omitted through mistake, the name of THOMAS G. PITMAN, in the delegation of this town in General Assembly.
PUBLIC CELEBRATION.
THE Republican Citizens of Newport, who have a wish to join in the celebration of the glorious acquisition of Louisiana, at the State-House on Saturday next, are desired to make it manifest at an early period, that provision may be made accordingly.—Tickets may be had until Friday noon either at the Post-Office, at Capt. R. Barker's, of Wm. Dennis, Esq. or at the Office of the R. I. Republican.
Dinner to be on the table precisely at half past 2 o'clock.
"DIED"—At South Kingstown, on the 23rd inst. Mr. GIDEON FOWLER, in the 75th year of his age, who left to mourn his irreparable loss, a large and respectable family. He sustained through life a fair and unspotted reputation; and with more than Christian fortitude bore the pains of a long and tedious illness, and while in the very agonies of expiring nature, resigned his soul with the blessed hope of being translated to the social choir of spirits, and participating in the pleasures of immortal beatitude.
At Baltimore, Mr. C. KEETER. He was at work at a Soap and Candle Manufactory, and in attempting to throw some lye into one of the boilers, and by much exertion, was taken out. The skin came off all parts of his body.—At Philadelphia, the 3d inst. DOROTHY DUSAN, At 105. She had suffered her toe-nails to grow until some of them had nearly encompassed her feet.
Samuel Watson
INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he carries on the Boot and Shoe-Making business, on the North side of the Red Market, and keeps constantly on hand Swallow Boots of all sizes, as cheap as can be purchased in this town. Newport, May 9, 1804. 88
FASHIONABLE HATS.
S. Shumway & Co.
Have this Day Received, A LARGE supply of fashionable HATS, imported this Spring, which will be sold at the lowest possible prices. Newport, May 9, 1804. 88
Entertainment.
THE Subscriber informs the Public that he has opened a house of Entertainment on Rose-Island, in the Harbor of Newport, where Ladies and Gentlemen may be accommodated to their satisfaction.
Sailing parties, &c. who may please to call, will receive every attention, and the thanks of their most obedient servant.
SYLVANUS PRATT. Newport, May 10, 1804. 88
JAMES MUMFORD
INFORMS his Customers and others, that he has just received from Boston a handsome assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
Which he is now selling very low for CASH.
Those who are indebted to him, and whose accounts are of three months standing, are desired to call and settle the same. Newport, April 26, 86-6w.
Blodget & Power
Have received by the John Adams and Patty, from Liverpool, and Union from Greenock, arrived at Boston, and per the George Baylay, via New-York—
THIRTEEN bales, 32 casks, 27 cases, 15 trunks, and 12 bundles of DRY-GOODS and HARD-WARE, containing
373 pieces russells, calimancoes, bombazets, shalooms, ratinees, durants, moreens, and tamboreens of every colour and quality.
156 do. common, fine and superfine dimities.
51 do. Marseilles and muslinet vesting.
36 do. plaid and striped gingham.
117 do. plain and fancy twilled nankinees.
62 do. black and striped velvets.
84 dozen long and short silk gloves and mitts, every description.
248 do. ladies' white, black and fancy-colored silk and cotton hose, and men's whole and half brown, white, black and fancy cotton, cotton and silk, silk, and raw silk, plain and laced hosiery, including every quality and kind.
85 do. ladies' extra, long cotton gloves and mitts.
80 do men's and boys' hats, fashionable and superior mostly; hat linings, bow strings, bands and buckles, and looping, a quantity.
75 pieces black laces, from common to superior.
234 do. superfine, fine and common broadcloths, assorted.
91 do. 4-4 and 6-4 plain and sprigged book muslins.
4240 yards common and in grain carpets and carpeting in convenient bales.
2000 do. silk and cotton suspender webbing.
575 doz. a buck muslin and linen, white and fancy bandanno, romal and pulicat nankinees, common to superior.
92 do. purple and fancy patch shawls.
650 ps. white, black and fancy plain and embroidered cambric muslins.
600 pound white and colored threads, from No. 10 to 100.
150 do. sewing silk and twist, assorted.
ALSO,
A very large, general, and extensive assortment of Hard-Ware and Cutlery, of every description in demand, from the most minute to the greatest—too extensive to allow of description in an advertisement—and particularly will be vend on much less than the usual advance.
The following goods they are advised of the shipment of, and are momentarily expected.
500,000 6d. 8d. 10d. and 4d. rose nails, wrought, flat and sharp points.
18 tons pig, bar, and milled sheet lead.
140 boxes tin plates, assorted.
17 tons patent shot, S. S. to No. 9.
2 block tin.
800 boxes 50 feet 6 by 8 crown window glass.
500 7 by 9 120 8 by 10 And an additional quantity of Dry Goods and Hard-Ware.
JUST RECEIVED,
3,500 ps. blue Nanking, of a superior quality.
Terms uncommonly favorable will be given for approved credit, and suitable discounts allowed for prompt pay. Purchasers may be assured, their goods will be vend on as favorable terms, in all respects, as can be procured in the United States, at regular sales; and their friends and others, are invited to call. Providence, May 3, 1804. 88
Hemp & Flaxen Lines.
THE subscriber makes and keeps constantly for sale, at his house next to the Hay-Scales southerly, in Broad-Street, a general assortment of Lines, viz. Dey-sea Lines, Lancher, do. Log do. Cod do. clothes do. Hand do.—Also, Bed Cords, White Rope, Seine Twine, and small Fishing Lines of all kinds, by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms.
BENJAMIN TILLEY.
Cotton Lines of every description, may also be had, as above. Newport, April 9, 1804. 83
BOOK-BINDING.
BANKS, Insurance Companies, Merchants, &c. who may wish for Blank Books of any size, may depend on having them done in a superior manner, with Steel Backs and Parchment hands, being the greatest improvement, both in regard to strength and convenience, of any yet attempted, and known but by few in this country.—The additional expense is very trifling compared with the real value and durability of the work; samples of which may be seen at this Office.
Old BIBLES and other Books re-bound on the most reasonable terms; and every description of binding, either in sheep, calf or Morocco, performed in the neatest manner, with elegant lettering and gilding, as low as can be executed in New-York or Boston. Office of the Rhode-Island Republican, May 31. }
100 Dollars Reward.
LOST a short time since at the Vineyard, an elegant GOLD WATCH, having the maker's name marked on the face, viz. "JOHN & C. JOYCE, Lombard Street, London."—Watch-Makers and others, are requested to take particular notice, and secure it if offered for sale. Any person who will return it to the subscriber, or to Mr. J. C. Scott, merchant, in Newport, shall receive the above reward. JACOB SMITH. March 25, 1804. 82
WRITING-PAPER,
By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.

SONG for the 12th of MAY. From the POLITICAL OBSERVATORY. To the tune of JEFFERSON and LIBERTY.
RULE , rule, great JEFFERSON for me, To rule by right belongs to thee; The genius of our WASHINGTON Revives and shines in JEFFERSON.
CHORUS. From frigid to the torrid zone, Missouri's head to Friday's bay, The great Philosopher is known, Columbia's charter guides his way.
Heaven's bright protecting angels stand Celestial aid at his command, Spirits of peace delight to come And make his friendly breath their home.
Chorus. To try all peaceful means is wise, Before the forms of war arise; The means of peace success has crown'd, And war's cut'd vampires bite the ground.
Chorus. Lo! great Monroe at thy command, When war's dire omens shook the land, With pow'rs for the blest purpose clad, On seraph's wings to Europe sped.
Chorus. A peerless realm, with lasting peace, A city rich with Wealth's increase, A river fruitful as the Nile, Reward and crown'd Reward and crown thy patriot toil.
Chorus. Our brethren of that happy land Dismiss their dreads at thy command; Instead of dismal groans of death, Enraptured songs employ their breath.
Chorus. The golden chain of peace and rest, Extends to red men of the west, In trade's pursuits and enterprize The tomahawk deep buried lies.
Chorus. Hark, hear the deep mouth'd cannon roar, See nations' streamers grace the shore, The bands of echoing music play To usher in the joyous day.
Chorus. All hail, December's twentieth more! This day the Eighteenth State was born! Illustrious day on time's record! We'll keep it yearly to the Lord.
Chorus. For paltry rocks and nocks of earth: For idle whims and dreams of birth, What hosts have been to death consign'd By rulers of the human kind!
Chorus. The Gallic chief and British king: Let them their warlike changes sing, Let them contend who'll rule the seas, Our Glory's JEFFERSON and PEACE.
Chorus. From frigid to the torrid zone, Missouri's head to Friday's bay, The great Philosopher is known, Columbia's charter guides his way.
NICOLAS GEFFROY, HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms. He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business in all its branches, & will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion. He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dirks, small swords and bayonets; plated bits, stirrups & spurs; tea-trays; coffee and andirons, flasks and snuffs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day-glass; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dress-glass; suspenders; trousers; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaumur bats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; flasks; best Machéau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. In addition to the above, he has received by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are, Gentlemen's fowling pieces, double and single-barrelled; a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of various kinds and fashion; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl. Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver.
Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest farthing acknowledged. Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. Cash, and the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. exii
JAMES G. PECKHAM, GOLD & SILVER SMITH. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has taken a Shop directly opposite Mr. Israel Pearce, Thames Street, where all commands will be punctually attended to, and favors gratefully acknowledged. He has just opened a handsome assortment of Jewellery & Fancy Goods, Which he will sell as cheap as can be purchased in the town. Also, an assortment of Hard Ware &c. &c. with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for old Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Pewter, and Lead. Newport, March 7, 1804.
Nicholas Webster, INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c. &c. ALSO, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21. 1804. 60f
NEW HAT STORE. THE subscribers inform their friends, and the public in general, that they have taken the Store of Mr. Henry G. Champlin, directly opposite the Union Bank, where they have just opened a complete assortment of HATS, of the latest importation and of their own manufacturing, which they intend to sell as Cheap as can be purchased in Newport, or New-York, and of equal quality. They have also on hand Hat Trimmings of all kinds. Benjamin & Solomon G. Weaver. Newport, April 10, 1804. 85
Fresh Spring GOODS, JUST received, and to be disposed of on the most reasonable terms, for Cash only, by W. C. BAEN. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
FLOUR STORE On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN'S Wharf, — By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
TO BE LET, A Handsome, convenient, and well-finished Dwelling-House, with a store and other out-buildings, situated in Thames Street, opposite Capt. James Dockray's. For terms apply to Capt. Peleg Wood, jun. of Newport, or JOHN READ. Portsmouth, April 3, 1804.
SAIL-MAKING. THE subscribers having entered into partnership under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER, 2d. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79f
Lawton Burdick, HAS just received a Shoe Store, next door south of Mr. William Langley, Thames-Street, an additional assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes at the most reduced prices. Also, young Misses & Children's Shoes of every description. The Boot and Shoe making business is likewise carried on at the same place, in its various branches. Sawdust Boots made in the neatest manner, and on the lowest terms; and all favors acknowledged with gratitude. For sale as above, a few hundred weight of the best kind of SOLE LEATHER, very low for Cash. Newport, April 19, 1804. 85
New Variety Store.  THOMAS D. STALL, INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has opened a Grocery Store, in his house in Thames-Street, late the property of Joseph Rogers, and directly opposite W. R. Willard's Book-Store, where he offers for sale the following Goods at a very low price:
 Loaf, lump, white, powder, and brown  Hyson, Young hyson  Souchong, hyson skin, & bohea  Sherry and Malaga  Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, W. India & N. England Rum  Best Holland Geneva, Molasses, Rice & Flower, Coffee, Boston Chocolate No. 1 and 2, Fresh box & cask Raisins, Cinnamon, Cassia, Mace, Cloves  Nutmegs, Allspice, Ginger, Pepper, Cayenne, Mustard, Indigo, Starch, Allum, Copperas, Powder & Shot, New-York Soap, Mould & dip'd Candles, N. York Lady's twist & paper Tobacco, Lorrillard's best bladder Snuff, Cotton & wool Cards, A complete assortment of fishing Lines and hooks, deep sea lead Lines, clothes Lines and bed Cords, Brimstone, Wrapping and writing Paper, Thread, needles, pins, tapes, &c. &c. 
ALSO, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Glass Ware, With many other Articles too tedious to mention. Newport, April 19. 1804.
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN, 100 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, 1500 wt. Hart and Club Steel, 350 Boxes white & brown Havana Sugars, 3000 Boxes Liverpool Salt, 30 Boxes plain Glass ware, each containing 80 straws of half pint Tumblers, 10 pr. straw — 6 pint Decanters — 6 half pint do. — 12 wine Glasses, and 6 Salt Cellars, 40 12-Bottle empty Gin Cases, 100 Bds. Superfine Flour, 120 Bds. of good Shipping Herring. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
BENEDICT SMITH Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 lb. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR, — a few Hhds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO, — Cognac Brandy, — Holland Geneva, — Verdigris, — and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
MEIN & ROGERS HAVE FOR SALE, FIFTY Hogheads West-India Sugar, 1400 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 qr. casks Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy, — Holland Geneva, 200 bds. Superfine Flour, Bohemian Tea, German Steel, &c. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware. Newport, Oct. 20. 159f
CHEAP FOR CASH,  Clover and Herds Grass SEEDS. 20 Hhds. of good Retailing MOLASSES, for Cash or approved Notes. Also, Cabin Bread, of the first quality, by HENRY MOORE & Co. Newport, March 6, 1804.
NEW SHOE STORE. JUST OPENED BY Charles Coggeshall & Co. AT the corner of the New Lane, next door North of Messrs. John Bours, jun. & Co. Thames-Street, an elegant assortment of almost all kinds of Boots and Shoes, viz. Men's fine Shoes, common and coarse do. Kid & Morocco Slippers, Muffs do. Sattinet and Florentine with heels; all kinds of Boys and Children's Shoes — Common and Sawdust Boots. As many of the Boots and Shoes were manufactured in this town, it is hoped that they will meet with a speedy sale. Boots and Shoes made at the shortest notice by applying at the above Store, — Rips mended gratis. They have also for sale, a large assortment of TRUNKS of the neatest kind; and an assortment of Boot-Legs. Boot Webbing and Binding may be had on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Orders for TRUNKS, of any dimension, can be furnished at the above Store on the shortest notice.
Warwick Channel & Road Lottery.
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, at their Session in February 1804, granted a Lottery to raise the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars, for deepening the Channel of Apponage River, leading from the Bay to the Village called the Falling-Mills, in Warwick, for the purpose of improving the navigation thereof; and for repairing the Road leading westward of said Village over Ridge-Hill: The subscribers being appointed Managers of said Lottery, and having given bonds according to law, offer to the public the following Scheme:
   CLASS FIRST.     1 Prize of 1000 Dollars, is 1000   2 500 1000   20 100 2000   42 48 2016   60 32 1920   70 24 1680   125 16 2000   2494 8 19952   1 First drawn Number 1st day 112   1 Do. Do. 2d day 108   1 Do. Do. 3d day 108   1 Last drawn Number, 104   2818 Prizes.   5182 Blanks.   8000 Tickets, at 4 Dollars each 32000  
The prizes will be subject to a deduction of only 12 1/2 per cent. All prizes under 48 dollars will paid in 60 days; the others in 90 days after drawing. Such as shall not be demanded within 9 months, will be considered as generously given for the purpose of said Lottery, and appropriated accordingly.
It is confidently expected, that the great advantages which will naturally result to the community at large by encouraging so laudable an undertaking in facilitating navigation, &c. will induce a rapid sale of the Tickets, and enable the Managers to issue the Second Class, without much delay. The low price of the Tickets, the many valuable prizes, the small deduction in comparison with some other lotteries, and there not being 2 blanks to a prize, are strong inducements for people of all classes to become adventurers.
All those who draw a prize in the First Class will be entitled to a Ticket in the second, which will be considered as payment of 4 Dollars, and the remainder to be paid in money. A list of the fortunate numbers will be published in two or more of the newspapers printed in this State.
THOMAS ARNOLD (S. B.) HENRY REMINGTON, THOMAS WARNER, THOMAS RELPH, SAMUEL WRIGHT, Managers. Warwick, March 25. 1804. 182
No BLANKS in this Lottery.
For the Promotion of LITERATURE. SCHEME OF THE
Washington Academy Lottery. THE following Scheme of a Lottery, for the benefit of this Public Institution, established at Wickford, in the State of Rhode-Island, is offered to the public, whose patronage is requested. There are no blanks. The prizes subject to a deduction of 16 & 2-3 per cent. (from whence the benefit to the institution arises.) The price of a Ticket is five dollars, of which only one half is to be paid on the purchase of it, the other half to be considered as a part of any prize the ticket may draw, and shall be deducted from the same on payment thereof. This Lottery is made pursuant to an act of the Honorable General Assembly, granting Five Thousand Dollars to be raised for the use of WASHINGTON ACADEMY, in North-Kingstown, and bonds have been given according to law.
   SCHEME.     2 Prizes of 1000 dollars are 2000   2 500 1000   1 250 250   10 100 1000   25 50 1250   20 25 500   100 20 2000   140 10 1400   200 8 1600   500 6 3000   500 5 2500   4500 3 13500  
6,000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 30,000 The following persons are appointed to sell Tickets, viz.
 Jabez Denison, at the Newport Insurance Office, Jacob Richardson, Post-Master, and William R. Wilder, in Newport.  William Wilkinson, and William Larned, in Providence.  Daniel E. Updike, Philip Tillinghast, William Hammond, jun. in Wickford.  James Helme, in South-Kingstown.  Joshua Bicknell, in Barrington.  Nathaniel Phillips, Post-Master, in Warren.  William Rhodes, in Westerly.  Jeremiah Thurston, in Hopkinton.  It is hoped the sale will be so rapid, as to permit the drawing to take place in a short time, of which notice will be given. By order and in behalf of the Trustees. DANIEL E. UPDIKE, Secretary. Washington Academy, 15th Feb. 1804. 63
TICKETS in the above Lottery, may be had at this Office.  FOR SALE, A Two story dwelling House, with a Shop adjoining, situated in Horn Lane, lying to the northward of the estate of Mr. Thomas G. Patten, and southward of the lot of Mr. Thomas Warden. Terms made easy. For further particulars, inquire of SOLOMON GLADDING, Newport, March 28, 1804. 182f