Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-06-14 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
Rhode-Island Bridge.
THE subscribers, having been appointed a committee, to advertise for proposal, for rebuilding the Bridge at Howland's Ferry, publish the following, to wit:
The distance from one abutment to the other, is 764 feet.—The average depth of water upon the stone already thrown in, from the western abutment to the draw, is 28 feet at low water.—From the eastern abutment to the draw, which is 140 feet, is 8 feet on an average at low water.—The draw to be in 16 feet water, 24 feet wide.—The western side of the draw to be filled up with stones promiscuously thrown in, until they can be levelled off to the width of 40 feet, 2 feet below high water.—The abutments on the east side to be built out to the draw, with suitable stone.—A wall is to be built on each side the base, 6 feet high, 8 feet wide at the bottom, and 6 feet at the top, with large split hammered stone, to be perpendicular on the inside, with a slope facing the sea. The passage for carriages, which is to be 20 feet wide, to be filled up with small stone, 2 feet above high water and levelled off with gravel.—The abutments at the draw are to be built of the same kind of stone as the side walls, not less than 6 feet long, 1 foot thick, and 18 inches wide, secured with composition bolts at the corners, to be sunk in caissons of 40 feet long and 12 wide. The draw to be constructed of timber and plank upon the most approved model—and railing is to be placed on the outside walls, supported by iron standards, secured in the stone on the top of the wall. The whole to be completed in the year 1805.
Any persons desirous to contract for the whole, or in part, agreeable to the above statement, will please to send in their proposals sealed, to either of the subscribers.
HENRY SHERBURNE, DANIEL LYMAN, JOHN L. BOSS, CHRISTOPHER FOWLER, WILLIAM R. ROBINSON, AUDLEY CLARK, Newport, Feb. 15, 1804.
FOR SALE BY Henry Moore, & Co.
WEST-INDIA Rum by the Hhd. Gin by the pipe, Brandy do. Malaga, Port, Sherry, 200 barrels superfine flour, 30 casks fresh Raisins, Loaf, powdered and brown Sugars, Coffee, Chocolate, Bohea and Soochong, Pepper, Ginger, and Alspice. NITRENSURG, on the part of the Dutch, Cutch garrisons were permitted to march Bic fort with the honors of war; the officers retain their arms; the soldiers to ground Sand to be sent to Europe as soon as good A could be procured, but not to carry against his Britannic Majesty. Article 5, list: Pen & jack Advers, Razors in cases, Shears and Scissors, Present hour and half hour Glasses, Caskets, English Pewter, Sad Irons.
Likewise, a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash or approved Notes, by wholesale or retail, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf. Newport, Feb. 2, 1804.
JAMES G. PECKHAM, (Nearly opposite Mr. Israel Pease's store)
HAS just received, and offers for sale an elegant assortment of Ladies' Bonnets of the latest fashion. Also, Trunks of various sizes, which will be sold cheaper than can be purchased in this town.—Likewise, Jewellery & Fancy Goods, Hard Ware, &c. with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for old Gold, and Silver. Newport, May 31, 1804.
To be Sold by JOSEPH LYON,
150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch. Newport, June 6, 1804.
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. Updike.—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. 84-3m
Dry Goods for Cash only. THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, 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 Woollens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the sterling cost. He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Barny Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, Dec. 12, 1803. 67tf.
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. A box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; teas; 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 Preferred Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, peas-nuts; best Frontigniac, Sherry, Tenerife and Malaga, Wines; fruit, 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, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctual attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803. [61tf]
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.
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.
SAMUEL JAMES HAS FOR SALE, A this Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
LAWS OF THE UNION. [PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.] 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 Supplementary to the act, entitled An act relative to the election of President and Vice-President of the United States, and declaring the officer who shall act as President, in case of vacancies in the offices of President and Vice-President. BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That whenever the amendment proposed during the present session of Congress, to the Constitution of the United States, respecting the manner of voting for the President and Vice-President of the United States, shall have been ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, the Secretary of State shall forthwith cause a notification thereof to be made to the executive of every State, and shall also cause the same to be published in at least one of the newspapers printed in each State, in which the laws of the United States are annually published.—The executive authority of each State shall cause a transcript of the said notification to be delivered to the electors appointed for that purpose; who shall first thereafter meet in each State for the election of a President and Vice-President of the United States; and whenever the said electors shall have received the said transcript of notification, or whenever they shall meet more than five days subsequent to the publication of the ratification of the above mentioned amendment, in one of the newspapers of the State, by the Secretary of State, they shall vote for President & Vice-President of the United States, respectively, in the manner directed by the above mentioned amendment, and having made and signed three certificates of all the votes given by them, each of which certificates shall contain two distinct lists, one of the votes given for President, and the other of the votes given for Vice-President: They shall seal up the said certificates, certifying on each, that lists of all the votes of such States given for President, and of all the votes given for Vice-President, is contained therein, and shall cause the said certificates to be transmitted and disposed of, and in every other respect act in conformity, with the provisions of the act to which this is a supplement. And every other provision of the act to which this is a supplement, and which is not virtually repealed by this act, shall extend and apply to every election of a President and Vice-President of the United States, made in conformity to the above mentioned amendment to the Constitution of the United States. And whereas, the above mentioned amendment may be ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the States, and thereupon become immediately valid, to all intents and purposes, as part of the Constitution, on a day to be fixed by law for the meeting of the electors in the several States, that the electors shall not in every State be apprized of the said ratification, and may vote in a manner no longer conformable with the Constitution, as amended; whereby several States might be deprived of their vote in the election of a President and Vice-President: for remedy whereof,
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the electors who shall be appointed in each State for the election of a President and Vice-President of the United States, shall at every such election, unless they shall have received a transcript of the notification of the ratification of the above mentioned amendment to the Constitution, or unless they shall meet more than five days subsequent to the publication of the said ratification by the Secretary of State, in one of the newspapers of the State, vote for President and Vice-President, in conformity with the first section of the second article of the Constitution. And in other respects act in conformity with the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement; and they shall likewise vote for one person as President, and for one person as Vice-President, in conformity with the above mentioned amendment of the Constitution; and in other respects act in conformity with the provisions of the first section of this act. But those certificates only, of votes given for President and Vice-President of the United States, shall be opened by the President of the Senate for the purpose of being counted, which shall contain the list or lists of votes given in conformity with the Constitution, as in force on the day fixed by law for the meeting of the electors, by whom the said votes shall have been given.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That whenever, by the provisions of the second section of this act, it shall be the duty of the electors for any State to vote in conformity, both with the Constitution, and of the proposed amendment thereto, the executive authority of such State shall cause six lists of the names of the electors of the State to be made and certified, and to be delivered to the said electors on or before the day fixed by law for them to meet and vote for President and Vice-President; and the said electors shall enclose one of the said lists in each of the certificates by them made and sealed, in conformity to the provisions of this act, and of the act to which this is a supplement. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. APPROVED, March 26, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT To make further appropriations for the purpose of extinguishing the Indian claims. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars, be appropriated to defray the expense of such treaty or treaties as the President of the United States shall deem it expedient to hold with the Indians, south of the river Ohio, for the purpose of extinguishing Indian claims to any lands lying within the limits of the United States; and that the compensation to be allowed to any of the commissioners who may be appointed for negotiating such treaty or treaties shall not exceed, exclusive of travelling expenses, the rate of six dollars per day, during the time of actual service of such commissioner. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the sum aforesaid shall be paid out of any monies in the treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. APPROVED, March 26, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT Altering the time of the next meeting of Congress. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That after the expiration of the present session, the next meeting of Congress shall be on the first Monday of November next. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. APPROVED, March 26, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT Authorising the payment of two thousand eight hundred dollars to Philip Sloan. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Philip Sloan, out of any unappropriated money in the treasury of the United States, the sum of two thousand and eight hundred dollars, to indemnify him for his ransom from captivity among the Algerines, and as a full compensation for his services as interpreter to the Algerine mission. NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JESSE FRANKLIN, President of the Senate, pro tempore. APPROVED, March 26, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
Prepare, fellow-citizens, your indignant frowns, and OBEY WASHINGTON. GENERAL WASHINGTON, in his last solemn Address to the people of the United States, directs us to "FROWN INDIGNANTLY UPON THE FIRST DAWNING OF EVERY ATTEMPT TO ALIENATE ANY PORTION OF OUR COUNTRY FROM THE REST, OR TO ENFEEBLE THE SACRED TIES WHICH NOW LINK TOGETHER THE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE UNION." By virtue of this precept, every good citizen and true Washingtonian must "frown indignantly" on John Park, editor of the Repository at Boston, for the many and repeated attempts he has made and is still making to alienate the Northern from the Southern States;—more particularly for a daring production lately published in his paper, and from thence copied into several papers of the nation, and may be seen in the last page of the Farmer's Museum of last week—which production is justly regarded, and was undoubtedly designed, as the FIRST OVEN AT. * See a late Newport Mercury.

TEMPT TO SEVER THE UNION. A few short extracts will enable our readers to judge, whether the "indignant frown" of Washington ought, or ought not, to be applied in this instance.—The piece is headed with the alarming motto, "Blow ye the trumpet in Zion."
And the first sentence is, "The citizens of the States north of the Chesapeake, have been so much occupied, with the discontents of the federalists and the democrats, that they have overlooked the aggrandizement of the Southern States and their accumulating power." [There are several fetches in this traitorous performance, designed to engage the northern democrats to think favorably of the traitors.]
Afterwards, with the spirit of a Cataline and the torch of Discord already flaming in his hand, the author demands,
"And are WE to submit to the guidance & the tyranny of the South? are the States from the Chesapeake to the river St. Croix, to be only the satellites of Virginia?"
Again, "Who freed Virginia and the Carolinas from the British troops when aided by their slaves? It was the men of the North—the now defined vassals of the South."
The parricide then comforts his guilty soul by saying,
"But I will not despair." And encouraging himself with the idea that the northern democrats will soon open their eyes and unite with the federalists in opposition to the southern interests, observes—"The mock administration of Mr. Jefferson and his friends of the South, will then crumble away faster than the mouldering monuments of the Capitol." [The city of Washington which stands on the proposed line of division, is to be deserted and become a heap of ruins—"mouldering monuments!"—an idea not unlike the one contained in a late declaration of a gentleman of New-Hampshire, high in office, viz. that the States must be severed, and the public buildings at the present seat of government be converted into barracks for soldiers!]
The piece closes with a plain announcement of the TREASON, couched in glaring capitals in the following passage;
"Let therefore the disinterested among our federal and democratic republicans, lay aside their fatal discontents, which have served no purpose, but the purpose of their enemies. We shall then be able to fix a just BALANCE OF POWER, &c."—A usual phrase applied to the separate governments of Europe to signify a thing, which, should it exist here, would doubtless be followed by the same direful consequence it has produced there, viz. an endless series of the bloodiest wars.
If the Spirits of the blessed have cognizance of things on earth, must not Washington in glory "frown indignantly" on such men as these? and must not his frowns be the more severe and terrible by their hypocritical profession of his name, pretending to be his exclusive friends, the only Washingtonians, while they thus set at nought his counsels and trample his last, solemn, dying ADVICE under foot? But, Washington! we will obey thee—according to thy precept, we will indignantly frown on the first dawnings of every attempt to alienate one portion of our country from the rest, and to enfeeble the sacred ties which link together the various parts of the Union.
Shameful!
IN a highly disorganizing and seditious production, which originated in the Boston Repository, and has been copied into several newspapers, the following private calumny occupies a place amidst numerous paragraphs of public treason.
"Mr. Jefferson—has certainly no scruples when he wishes to debauch the wife of a friend."
Heavenly Charity herself will approve when we say, that the man who could write and publish this scandal—this well known & thoroughly refuted scandal—is no other than a VILLAIN, and merits the scorn and execration of all virtuous men. Meekness might well assume the chastising scourge, and accompany the indignant poet,
"To lash the rascal naked through the world."
The paragraph undoubtedly alludes to the exploded story relative to a Mrs. Walker, which was circulated a few years since with incredible industry, and called forth respectable testimony at that time to confound and crush it. Among others, Mr. MARSHALL of Virginia, brother to the Chief Justice of the United States, though a federalist, declared in Connecticut that there was not the shadow of a foundation for the report, as he was well acquainted with the lady and family of Mr. Walker; and he spurned it as a base and infamous fabrication. Upon this the shameless men dropped it, though they never had the honor to give it a public refutation.—The story has slept from that period, till Dr. Park opened his Repository in Boston, from whence, as from a second Pandora's box, it has again issued, in company with a vast variety of other filth & other falsehood. That Dr. Park should revive and publish the slander, is not surprising, as his character for scandal is past redemption. But that men, pretending to any decency, should copy it into their Gazettes is truly astonishing. But if, unsatisfied with fresh fabrications, they choose to follow a desperate wretch in the publication of false and exploded falsehoods, they surely must have their own way—and with their way, their deferts: they must be allowed foully to accumulate infamy upon themselves in the act of attempting to heap it upon a character, whose purity shines their utmost malice.
It is asserted by persons of the first respectability, who have visited the family of Mr. Walker, that were the calumniators to see the amiable lady involved in this scandal, were they to witness the unutterable distress experienced by her and her husband and friends, in reflecting upon the barbarous story which has been propagated, if their hearts were not formed of steel, the suffusions of shame would cover them, and pity for injured innocence would compel them to repent of this method of venting their venom at the President.
Imagine too, what must be the sensibilities of the virtuous daughters of Mr. Jefferson upon the propagation of such a report, together with others, if possible, more infamous.—One of them however, has lately quitted this world of distress and Saviour, who once "endured the contradiction of sinners against himself," and now withholds his thunder from the heads of the guilty, pitying his vilest foes and tolerating their most outrageous abuses.
If the conductors of these vehicles of slander would but for a moment contemplate with coolness the extensive effects of their savage conduct it should seem that they cannot be so lost to every trace of virtuous sentiment, or humane feeling as to persist in their career.—Base assaults of private reputation! disturbers of the peace of innocent women! what bounds do you propose to your flagitiousness—where will be the end of your enormities? Expose men's political errors as much as you please,—expose their moral errors if real and necessity require it? but carry not your murderous insinuations into the bosoms of peaceful families, nor conjure up crimes which YOU KNOW do not exist.
You pretend to be friends of Christianity, its exclusive friends. Obey, then its prime dictate—All things whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so to them likewise. But if the innate excellence of the gospel cannot restrain you, remember its denunciations that Hypocrites God will judge, and all LIARS shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone.
MASSACRE OF ALL THE WHITES AT ST. DOMINGO.
By the pilot boat Grey Hound, Captain Sandford, in 16 days from Cape Francois we have a confirmation of the massacre and pillage at that and other places of the island by General Dessalines's troops, which commenced on the 10th of April, and was continued without intermission, till the 14th of May. All the French inhabitants, including men, women, and children, to the number of between 2000 and 2500 were put to the sword or bayonet at the Cape during the above period.—On the 14th instant after the work of destruction was completed, Dessalines left the Cape on his way to his head quarters by way of Port de Paix, and G. aives. On the 22d Fort Dauphin was pillaged, and all the whites, to the number of about 90 men, women and children were massacred, and a part of the town destroyed. A few days after the French inhabitants of St. Jago and other parts of the interior, were escorted to the Cape, and there destroyed in the most wanton manner.
On the 12th of May Dessalines issued a proclamation (a copy of which follows) calling upon the Spanish inhabitants of the City of St. Domingo, to declare themselves for or against him, allowing them 15 days to determine.—This proclamation was made in consequence, it is said, of his having received dispatches from Port au Prince, informing him of the arrival of a reinforcement of French troops at Santo Domingo.
To enter into a full detail of the particulars of the massacre and plunder of the Cape would be a painful task, and afford no pleasure to our readers; but we are assured that from the beginning to the end of the hellish work, the most unparalleled cruelties were inflicted upon the whites in a manner too shocking to relate.
Men, women and children were hacked down with swords and plunged with bayonets. Women with children in their arms were seen flying through the streets to avoid their pursuers; and being overtaken by them, one thrust of a bayonet has pierced both mother and child!
After the dreadful massacre the dead lay in the streets for 3 days, when the inhabitants were ordered to remove those within a certain distance of each dwelling—which were afterwards dragged off and thrown into a ditch at the foot of a mountain.
Previous to the massacre, certain of the blacks in order to obtain the property of the whites, which was secreted, called on them individually, and promised to spare their lives if they would give it up; which having obtained not one of them was exempted from the general massacre! The property thus perfidiously obtained, (consisting of gold, jewels and plate) was said to be immense. Gold was brought to the town in hat boxes by the blacks, and offered in exchange for silver for less than half its value.
We are informed that Dessalines has decreed, that any Frenchman henceforward who shall arrive in St. Domingo shall be put to death.
To show further the vindictive cruelty of the blacks, and their inveteracy against the whites, we shall mention the following fact: Just before the massacre took place, a Danish sch. belonging to St. Thomas, having on board a number of French passengers, after sailing, was pursued by armed boats, overtaken and brought back, and the Danish Captain, crew and passengers were all put to death.
The few Americans that were at the Cape remained unhurt. With the exception of the printer, and a few mechanics at the Cape, whose services were too useful to be spared, not one Frenchman survived the general wreck.
At the date of our advices, Dessalines was erecting strong fortifications in the mountains. His force is said to consist of 60,000 men.
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS.
Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessel of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use.
Department of State, 23d of May, 1804.
The Printers of the Laws of the United States are requested to insert the above in their Gazettes twice a week for the space of six months, and the Collectors of the Customs to keep copies of it posted up in their offices.
May 30, 1804. 92 6m
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS.
Fresh ESSENCE of SPRUCE, per gallon or quart. The first quality Sythes and Sythe Sticks, complete:—Rakes, Hoes & Hoe Handles, Fork Tails, &c. One ton FLAX of various qualities and prices.
This day received 1000 weight clean FLAX. Also a small supply of Poplar for ladies Bonnets. One bunch will make a bonnet. A large quantity of it is daily expected.
CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
WILLIAM BRADFORD,
Physician, Member of the College of Surgeons of London, and Midwife, ACQUAINTS the inhabitants of Newport, that he has lately arrived from the West-Indies, where he has practiced Medicine, Surgery and Midwifery for upwards of five years with success; but preferring to reside in America, and having been solicited by several of his friends, has induced him to settle in Newport, and hopes by his skill and attention to merit the countenance and approbation of the inhabitants thereof.
N. B. He resides in Thames-Street, in the house belonging to Mr. John Reid. Newport, June 6, 1804.
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. Wilder's Book Store, where he offers for sale the following Goods at a very low price:
  Loaf, lump, white, pow. dered and brown Sugar. Nutmegs, Allspice, Ginger, Pepper, Cayenne, Mustard, Indigo, Starch, Allum, Copperas, Powder & Shot, New-York Soap, Mould & dip'd Candles   Hyson, Young hyson, Souchong, hyson skin, & bohea Tea. N. York Lady's twill & 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.   Sherry and Malaga Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, W. India & N. England Rum Wines.   Best Holland Geneva, Molasses, Rice & Flower, Coffee, Boston Chocolate No. 1 and 2, Fresh box & cask Raisins, Cinnamon, Cassia, Mace, Cloves, Rum. 
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Glass Ware, With many other Articles too tedious to mention. Newport, April 19, 1804.
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
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hhds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrease,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
VALUABLE BOOK. For sale by O. FARNSWORTH, THE RHODE-ISLAND Clerk's MAGAZINE, Or, CIVIL OFFICER'S ASSISTANT: CONTAINING,
FORMS of Writings, useful to every Member of Society, and more especially necessary in the business of Conveyancers, Justices of the Peace, Courts of Probate, Town Councils, Coroners, Sheriffs, Deputy-Sheriffs, Town-Sergeants, Constables, Overseers of the Poor, Executors, Administrators, Guardians, &c. Price 9s. in sheep—10s 6d in calf.
DRIFTED, or taken away from Bristol Ferry, a small cedar BOAT, about nine feet keel, verdigrease bottom, picked stem; with a sail and two oars in her. Whoever will return her to the subscriber shall receive a generous reward therefor.
CHRISTOPHER PEARSE. Bristol-Ferry, May 27, 1804. 92
To facilitate the 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 attorney's duly authorized.
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.
Rhodes & Hammond
HAVE FOR SALE, (Wholesale and Retail) JAMAICA Spirits 4th proof, Cognac Brandy 2d do. Barcelona do. 4th do. Holland Geneva, Havana brown, Do. white, Loaf 1st and 2d quality, & SUGARS, Lump. Hysos, Souchong, & Bohea first quality. Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Mustard, Nutmegs, Allum, Saltpetre, Bennetshove's Snuff, superfine Flour, Glass-Ware, A few bales Cotton Wool of an excellent quality, 20 Bales Mels & Prime Beef & Pork, &c. &c. Newport, June 7, 1804. 92
ALL persons having any just demands against the estate of Mrs. Amy Simmons, late of Newport, widow, deceased, are requested to exhibit them to the subscriber for settlement; and those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOSEPH LYON, Executor. Newport, June 6, 1804.
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
MEIN & ROGERS
Have for sale at their Store, head of Banister's Wharf, Thames-Street, JAMAICA Rum per Hhd. Amsterdam Geneva per pipe, Spanish Brandy per ditto, Cognac ditto per ditto, Tar per bbl. Flour (superfine) per bbl. Coffee, W. I. and Bourbon, best quality, Madeira & other Wines per qr. cask. Also, a general assortment of GROCERIES wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. N. B. A Consignment of Trunks and Paper Hangings. Newport, May 28, 1804. 159f
BOOTS, SHOES & BUCKETS.
THE subscriber takes this method to inform the Public in general and his friends in particular, that he carries on the Boot, Shoe, & Bucket-Making business, at his Shop two doors west of John Gardner's, Esq. in the Ferry Wharf Lane—where he is ready to attend to their calls, having procured the best of materials therefor.
A good workman at the last mentioned branch of business, (if he calls soon) will find employ and good wages, by applying to JOSEPH DYRE. Newport, May 28, 1804. 91
men's foxing-pieces, double and single-barrel a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of various kinds and fashions; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl. CASH, and the highest price, given
THOMAS D. STALL
INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has just set to running a very handsome Coach, for the purpose of accommodating Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to ride for pleasure. They may be assured of riding remarkably easy, and with the greatest safety, as Mr. Samuel Place (who is well known as an able and experienced driver) will take charge of the carriage. It will always be ready to go to any place required, either for a short or long distance, by making reasonable application at the Store of the said Thomas D. Stall, in Thames-Street, where the books will be kept; and the first name entered will have the preference. The price will be as usual, according to the distance. Newport, May 30, 1804. 91
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. Deep-sea Lines, Latchet, 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 2, 1804. 83
LAMP BLACK,
Of the best quality, for sale at this Office.

PHILADELPHIA, June 8.
Bell's Weekly Messenger of a late date in March, has the following article—"They write from Hamburg, that the English have employed more than sixty millions in France. Drake at Munich! Spencer Smith at Stuttgart; their agents at Hamburg, Frankfort and other places have immense sums at their disposal."
Extract of a letter from an officer to his friend in this city, dated
Tripoli, Jan. 6, 1804.
"Since my last we have been closely confined, which makes our time very disagreeable. A few days past, at the initiation of our carpenter, three of the crew were put in screws, and received 150 bastinadoes each. He has not yet turned Turk, but I expect he will in a few days, as he has left the prison, and lives with our guard. Four of our crew have turned already."
"For this week past the Bahaw's child, by a favorite wife, has been very ill with the croup, (as the doctors call it.)—He called on our doctor four days after the child's illness, when he pronounced him dangerously ill. The Bahaw immediately offered him his liberty provided he cured the child. It recovered, and it is well; but not a word more is said about the doctor's liberty."
During the last two days, we have lost 10 of our crew."
NEW-YORK, June 4.
By the ship Vigilant from Naples, the editors of this Gazette have received an extract of a letter from Commodore Preble, dated on board the Constitution at Syracuse, March, 19, 1804. The following is a copy.
"I have this moment received intelligence from a gentleman just arrived from Tunis, that the Bey of that regency is equipping his whole naval force with the utmost expedition: and it is whispered that his object is, the American commerce. From various circumstances I believe there is much truth in the conjecture. Three of their frigates, from 24 to 32 guns, are now fitting out at Malta; one frigate of 32 guns, and a number of smaller vessels, are getting ready at Tunis."
Commodore Preble further observes, that he intends to collect all the forces off Tripoli, and proceed off Tunis to learn the cause.
June 6.
We learn from Leghorn that four Neapolitan frigates and a ship of 74 guns failed from Naples on the 20th March, to blockade the port of Tunis.—It was supposed they were to join the American squadron under Commodore Preble, who had four bomb ketches at Syracuse ready to be employed. The Commodore had applied to the king of Naples, on the part of the government of the United States, for the loan of 25 gun boats, which had been acceded to; and these, with the four bomb ketches before mentioned, were designed to act against the Tripolitans, who had only two cruisers out, a brig & a schooner, both of which were up the Archipelago.
The Syren and Nautilus were cruising off Tripoli.
The Antelope, from Cape Francois, confirms the account of the massacre brought by the Greyhound.
The captain reports that on the 19th of April, the Governor Desfignes, arrived in town, and in the evening a general massacre of white men, women and children took place: the number killed is supposed 2000; many of the American stores were broken open and plundered before the guards were placed on them, which was obtained by the interference of Mr. Dodge. Mr. Hardevelier, formerly of Baltimore, was killed.
BOSTON, June 11.
Capt. MEAGHER, from Surinam, brings papers and letters containing the particulars of the surrender of the Colony of Surinam to the British on the 4th May.—The articles of surrender are signed by Gen. GREEN, and Commodore HOOD, on the part of the English, and Col. BATENBURG, on the part of the Dutch. The Dutch garrisons were permitted to march from the forts with the honors of war; the officers to retain their arms; the soldiers to ground their arms and be sent to Europe as soon as good vessels could be procured, but not to carry arms against his Britannic Majesty. Article 5, proposed that no Dutch soldier should be employed in the British service—the answer was, that no Dutch soldier should be enlisted unless he was willing. The inhabitants were to be protected in their lives and property.
In a Proclamation, dated May 8, Gen. GREEN declared that the laws, customs and usages, as they existed at the period of the colony being given up to the Batavian Government are to remain in force until His Britannic Majesty's further pleasure shall be known.
The Jane and several other American vessels were ready for sea when the British appeared before Surinam, and were detained 18 days, until the capitulation of the place was completed. We understand that some opposition was made to the English forces.—Cent.
SALEM, June 7.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Alexander M'Dougall, dated
OPORTO, April 12, 1804.
"I am sorry to inform you of the loss of forty sail of the West India Fleet. They sailed from Cork on the 24th of March, destined for the West-Indies, composed of a fleet of 71 sail, under convoy of the Apollo and Carysfort frigates. The Apollo being ahead of the fleet, on the morning of the 2d inst. at 4 o'clock, struck on a Sand Beach about a mile from the shore, and 15 leagues south of this port. Thirty-nine sail of merchant ships also went on shore shortly after, and were totally lost. From the best information I can get from the British Consul here, out of the crew of the Apollo, consisting of 257 men, only 123 were saved—Commodore Dixon, her Commander, drowned himself. About 400 dead bodies were found on the shore! That Capt. Dixon should have run his frigate ashore on the coast of Portugal, with the wind at S. W. is truly astonishing to navigators. I have on board my ship a seaman, who belonged to the Peggy, of Glasgow, who says, 14 Glasgow ships joined the above fleet at Cork, 12 of which were lost."
"Yesterday we had the best advices from Vigo, which state that the Spanish Government has positively prohibited the French from carrying in prizes, selling or condemning them in Spanish ports: and that the French had demanded a large sum of money from the Spanish government, which they have peremptorily refused to grant."
NEWPORT, Thursday, June 14, 1804.
We learn with pleasure, that an Oration will be delivered in this town on the 4th of July ensuing, by the Rev. JOSHUA BRADLEY, in pursuance of the request of a Committee appointed at our late annual town-meeting, to wait on him for that purpose.
The Hon. General Assembly of this State are now in session in this town. It is expected they will rise the last of the week. A sketch of their proceedings will probably be given in our next.
Electors of President and Vice-President.
The Republican Citizens now convened in this town from various parts of the State, as Representatives of the people, will doubtless feel the propriety and feel the importance of early agreeing on suitable Candidates to be supported as Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, at the ensuing election. Much embarrassment arose at the last choice of Electors in consequence of their selection having been delayed too long, which it is hoped a reasonable attention to the business at the present time will conduce to obviate.
TWO very curious Letters which the Editors of the refugee paper in this town denominate "important" made their appearance in that paper of Saturday last. These letters, according to the editorial preface which accompanied them were written by "the Hon. Pierce Butler, one of the National Senators from the State of South-Carolina," and "were laid before the Legislature of that State (by the Governor) previous to their acting on the proposed amendment to the Constitution." The sagacious man of the Mercury says, that he republishes them not because the information is interesting and the reasoning sound and conclusive; but because the information and the arguments come from a democrat, and may therefore be attended to by those who would not listen to a federalist.
It is indeed no wonder that they have come to such a dilemma, that they are obliged to characterize as democrats the authors of the sentiments which they wish to inculcate, before they can expect the people will repose any confidence in them; for the federalists, as a party, have abandoned themselves to such gross intemperance in fabrication and falsehood; their sophistry has been so often detected, and has become so absolutely palpable, that there are but few, very few, who will not reject and spurn their representations. That they are on all occasions strongly prepossessed by this impression, most evidently follows, from the uncommon degree of earnestness with which they reverberate whatever of defection or perverseness is found among the members of the republican phalanx; and it pointedly indicates their own consciousness of what they really are.
It is not our object to enquire relative to the complexion of the political creed of the author of the letters abovementioned; thus much, however, we shall premise, that if we were to judge of it from those productions, so far from considering it as "democratic" we should say without hesitation that it was anti-republican; that it evidently cherished those pointed particles of lurking and uncharitable aspersion which so uniformly characterises the implacable federalist: That it discovers a conceited self-sufficiency, and dictatorial arrogance which none but a federalist is so apt to indulge: That it partakes of opinionated weakness, and political dotage, which are the peculiar attributes of a federalist.
In the first place, it seems that Mr. Butler was a National Senator, and as such that he considered "the sovereign rights of South-Carolina (the State he represented) was solely in his hands" as dependent on the issue of the question of amendment. If those rights were in his hands, why did he not fix them upon a basis which was satisfactory to himself? And even were it otherwise; if they were not in his hands; if he had not the power of giving them the form he wished, why could he not content himself with discharging his duty in the station to which he was assigned, free from any propensity to forestall the opinions of the Legislature of the State he represented on the question? Did it not occur to him that the amendment was altogether a matter of opinion? As he, then, had pretty vauntingly asserted the right of acting his own, it would have been no more than consistent in him to have refrained from prescribing them for the regulations of others; for the Legislature of the State he represented was presumed to have as ample knowledge of the subject as he could afford. It was a question of principle, and ought to be determined as such, free and apart from every local incident.
With respect to his doctrine on the subject, we have a word to say. It is a trite, but shrewd observation, that if the old woman had never been herself in the oven, the never would have thought of looking there for her daughter.
Those who are most subject to fall in with combinations, are most apt to impute the defection to others; and Mr. Butler appears to be frightened by a spectre.
The late amendment to the Constitution is salutary and desirable, is as plain as the most simple proposition. It is as plain a question as this—is it more advisable for the people of the United States to have it in their power to choose one of two persons for their President, or to say definitively who that person shall be? Is it not of much consequence to come nearer than one of two? What man, fellow-citizens, would you be willing to couple with your present President in order to make this indifferent choice? Can you think of him readily?
But this further mischief would have attended the uncertainty. The federalists would always have had it in their power to have thwarted your wishes. There would have been two sets of candidates; and if those friends of good government had found themselves too weak to have made any head in direct opposition, they could easily have fallen in with one or the other of the republican candidates, & by that means have baffled the intention of the party, and thrown them into confusion; and this is the fondly cherished hope, by which alone they endure as a party. But by the amendment, it is cut off, and destroyed. And this was the source of their exertions on that question, which is practically verified by the following fact. On the arrival of the news in this town, that the State of South-Carolina had adopted the amendment, a certain noted federalist, with apparent palpitation, and concern, exclaimed to his bold compeer, that "the party was gone." Yes, it is true: They have now no means of confusion and strife remaining, except what they are able to work upon a small scale, and in a piddling way. They have now no limb left for them to stand on; they must depend on twigs, and speedily fall; and their pickings arise from the anguish of dissolution.
As exceptional an observation as any contained in the letters ascribed to Mr. Butler, is to the following effect:—That in consequence of some federalists being active in opposing the amendment, the republicans said it must be a good thing! Does he pretend to republicanism who who can make this assertion, and invite its publication! But let us see where it extends. Will it be contended that the republicans did not originate the proposition of the amendment? They did, or did not. If they did, it must have originated in their knowledge of its utility, and on this supposition they are exonerated from the imputation of acting in it from a spirit of opposition. If it did not originate with them, it must owe its existence to their opponents, the federalists, and thus their arguments against it are in condemnation of themselves.
Mr. Butler has further asserted, that he has been assured by very good authority, that Gov. Fenner, of Rhode-Island, did all in his power to prevent the adoption of it. We feel anxious to rescue the political rectitude, and solidity of Gov. Fenner from so foul an aspersions. Intelligent to discern, and faithful to promote the peace, interest, and prosperity of his country, and the State over which he presides, the tenor of his conduct in the station he at present holds, would fully negative the assertion advanced by Mr. Butler; and we are bold to declare, that the information upon which he has advanced it, is without foundation, and utterly incorrect.
The Georgia Legislature adjourned on Saturday last. They have unanimously addressed the Governor for the removal of Judge Bowen.
They have unanimously passed a law for the ratification of the amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
They have passed a law for the punishment of attempts to excite insurrections. G. Repub.
Extract of a letter from Savannah, dated 21st May received at New-York.
Judge Bowen is dismissed from office on an insurrection act passed, making it death, without benefit of clergy, to use any actions or expressions, tending to excite insurrection in the State.
Pleasing to Republicans, but a solemn knell for Federalists!
A Letter from a Member of the New-Hampshire Legislature, to his friend in this town, dated 7th June, says—"I have the satisfaction to inform you that the Hon. JOHN LANGDON is chosen Speaker, by a majority of eighteen votes. There being no choice of Governor by the people, not the smallest doubt exists but Mr. Langdon will be our Chief Magistrate." Boston Chron.
RATS!—RATS!—RATS!!!
The Centinel is lamenting that the federalists are running away from the Legislature. The fact is, the "knowing ones" are rapidly quitting their party, and even generalissimo Bigelow, the mouth-piece of federalists, is not on the ground to vote for a GENERAL TICKET. The reason is evident, for he knows that his constituents are real Republicans.—The fashion in Boston have too long deceived the honest men in the country, and when they find themselves duped by the Essex Junto, they naturally abandon their leaders. We hope the honest federalists who have been deceived by a few ambitious men and an unprincipled editor in Boston, will ere long leave the faction, to expire in their own infamy. For if ever a cause was effected by deception, it is that of federalism.—Federalism and taxation, are synonymous terms. [ib.]
Private letters state that the patriotic Legislature of Georgia has unanimously adopted the proposed amendment to the Constitution. The assent of one State only is now requisite to make this salutary amendment a part of the Constitution. The State of Tennessee was in session in May, where it will doubtless be adopted by a large majority. Since the Legislature of New-
Hampshire is now Republican, it is probable that it will also be adopted by that regenerated State. Poor federalism has now only three States to boast, and scarcely these, for in each the minority is formidable—sufficiently so to crush menaced revolt against the Federal Constitution. [Cit.]
MARRIED—At the Friends' Meeting-House, in this town, on Thursday last, Mr. ARNOLD BUFFUM, of Smithfield, to Miss REBECCA GOULD, daughter of John Gould, Esq. of Middletown.
DIED—At South-Kingstown, (R. I.) on the 6th instant, in the 30th year of his age, LODOWICK UPDEKE, Esq. a gentleman of the most amiable disposition, and justly revered for his fine understanding, elegant accomplishments, and the uniform practice of those virtues that reflect the brightest lustre on humanity."
Table with 3 columns: Vessel Name, Port of Origin, Status. Includes entries for Sloop Aurora (Cahoon, New-York), Do. Eagle (Howard, St. Lucia), Do. Fame (Walden, New-York), etc.
NEWPORT BANK.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the half yearly dividend, will be declared and paid at this Bank, on Monday the second day of July next, to such persons as the books of the Bank will show to be Stockholders on the 25th day of June last.
Cheap Goods.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co. At their Store in Thames-Street. HAVE a beautiful and choice assortment of Fancy and Substantial Goods, among which are, calicoes and chintzes, dimities and muslinets, furniture calicoes and chintzes, ladies 6-4 silk damask shawls, 9-8 5-4 and 6-4 cambric ditto, very fine and other cambric muslins, ladies' white and black superfine and other cotton hose, fine India book muslins and handkerchiefs, black and coloured lute strings and fatins, cotton and linen table-cloths, very fine diaper napkins, English diaper and fine linens, ladies silk, cotton and kid gloves, per pair, linen and cotton fine pocket handkerchiefs, umbrellas, bed lace, blue, yellow and black hankies, men's very fine ribbed cotton black and white hose, belt English vest and coat gilt, hair, plated and other buttons, per gross, pins, coloured and white threads and tapes, India calicoes and checks, bohea tea at 1/9. lb. per dozen, black and white handsome camels hair shawls, excellent bandanno handkerchiefs, counterpanes, men's fine and other quality hats, best superfine cloths and cassimere, with a variety of other woollens.
Likewise, Three bales India cotton. Most of these articles were purchased cheap at New-York auctions; a considerable portion are a fresh supply, to make a more general and fashionable assortment. N. B. Those who are indebted to them, are requested to make speedy payment, as they intend closing their business in Newport in a few months. The house they occupy will then be rented. 93f
To be Let,
The lower part of a dwelling-House in a pleasant part of the town, with four rooms; and a well of excellent water in the yard. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, June 13, 1804. 93
WHEREAS Daniel Briggs, my husband, has treated me with every kind of abuse and insult, which renders it impossible for me to continue to live with him any longer. This is therefore to forbid all persons trusting, harboring or employing him on my account, as I will pay no more debts of his contracting after this date. PENELOPE BRIGGS. Exeter, June 12, 1804. 93
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, having lengthened the time to the last Monday in August next, for the settlement of the estate of Joshua Kinyon, late of said Westerly, deceased, represented insolvent.—In conformity thereunto, the subscribers gives notice, that they will meet at the dwelling-house of Sylvester Gower, Esq. in said Westerly, to receive and examine the claims against said estate, on the second and 4th Mondays in July, and second Monday in August next. No accounts will be received, unless properly attested.
THOMAS HOXIE, { Commis. THOMAS NOYES, { sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY KINYON, LUTHER PALMER, { Administrators. ISRAEL CHAPMAN, AMOS CROSS, Westerly June 10, 1804. 93

ODE. Composed by SAMUEL COWDREY, Esq. for the 12th May, and sung at the celebration in New-York.
Tune—"WOUNDED HUSSAR." WHEN war would have founded the trumpet—to arms! And rear'd his dread standard 'midst carnage and blood, The Cherub of peace, smiling still'd the alarms, And JEFFERSON, God-like her minister stood:
His eye retrospective, observ'd in full view The village desir'd, the city in flames— "And will you (he cry'd) O my country renew Those horrors which nature forbids and disclaims!"
He saw, too, the father in gore all imbru'd, The mother, the infant, his wounds that bewail— The daughter from loathing his anguish, pursu'd, And sinking in death as the Russians prevail!
He saw the bright Genius of freedom prepare, To spring from the temple she rear'd on our soil— From WASHINGTON's tomb a loud voice met his ear, "Save, save the fair heritage gain'd by my toil!"
The bubbles soon burst, and the visions retir'd, That mischief and treason had rais'd with delight— The SAGE OF COLUMBIA, with wisdom inspir'd, Dispers'd all their phantoms to regions of night.
That fiend-like ambition for combat that figh'd, And hop'd with false honor its form to conceal (As thus in mild accents its lures he denied) Was vanquish'd, and doom'd its own venom to tell.
"The warrior his bright gleaming sword may unheath, And "conquer or die" be inscrib'd on his brow; But justice alone can true glory bequeath, Or sanction the vengeful and terrible vow.
And when by oppression inspir'd to the field, The rights he maintain'd are by slaughter acquir'd— The victor relents and to sorrow must yield, Tho' serv'd like a TELL, tho' with Liberty fir'd.
Let Europe, in havoc and ruin, enjoy Of frenzy, the meed, and of conquest the praise; We seek not the pleasures of life to destroy, Of currents to alter, or walls to erase.
The time of America's spoil shall last, If VIRTUE with FAREPORT like the maintain; Whole nations now sinking like those that are past, Shall see her fair emblems wave o'er their domains!
NEW HOTEL. THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a general 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. 133
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 Suwarrow Boots of all sizes, as cheap as can be purchased in this town. Newport, May 9, 1804. 88
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 favor 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
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 mouselins; white satin; bordered and black 5-4 & 6-4 camel's-hair shawls; Turkey-down shawls; coloured and black satins; cotton and silk umbrellas; counterpanes; black bombazine; one box men's hats of an excellent quality, and one trunk of coloured lustrings, of assorted handsome colours; 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 them, and settle the same. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
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, 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.
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—Cloths-Lines, &c. &c. New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consisting of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. *$ CASH given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803. 1405f
BENEDICT SMITH Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 lb. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
JOSEPH BRIGGS HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mess and prime PORK and BEEF. —Also, a few Hds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 10 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177.
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. Pitman, and southward of the lot of Mr. Thomas Weedon.—Terms made easy. For further particulars, inquire of SOLOMON GLADDING, Newport, March 28, 1804. 182ff
John & Henry Cahoon 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.
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. cxii
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 19, 1804. 85
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 Stationary. Newport, May 3d, 1804.
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.
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. 795f
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, Misses do. Satinet and Florentine with heels; all kinds of Boys and Children's Shoes—Common and Suwarrow 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.—Ripened 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. Newport, April 19, 1804. 85
Blodget & Power Have received by the John Adams and Patty, from Liverpool, and Union from Greenock, arrived at Boston, and per the George Barclay, 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, shaloon, ratinees, durants, morceus, and tamboreens of every colour and quality. 156 do. common, fine and superfine dimities. 51 do. Marseilles and mouselinet vesting. 36 do. plaid and striped ginghams. 117 do. plain and fancy twill'd mouselinet. 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 quality; 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 mouselins. 4240 yards common and in grain carpets and carpeting in convenient bales. 2000 do. silk and cotton sempender webbing. 575 dozen book mouselin and linen, white and fancy bandanno, romal and pulicat handkerchiefs, common to superior. 92 do. purple and fancy patch shawls. 650 ps. white, black and fancy plain and embroidered cambric mouselins. 600 pound white and colored threads, from No. 10 to 100. 150 do. sewing silk and twill, 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 vended 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 20d. rose nails, wrought, flat and sharp points. 18 tons pig, bar, and milled sheet lead. 140 boxes tin plates, assorted. 17 tons parent 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 Nankins, 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 vended 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
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, 1801. 605f
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12. Keyes & Brigham, HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mess, mess and prime Beef, mess and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dipt tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef. Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1803.
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
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN, 100 Hds. 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 Bbls. Superfine Flour. 120 Bbls. of good Shipping Herring. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
HOUSE PAPER. JUST received, and for sale at this Office, a new & general assortment of elegant PAPER HANGINGS, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State. April 19, 1804.
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 fashions; 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; cafés and irons, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; best Mackabau & 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-barrel'd & a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of various kinds and fashions; spectacles of various prices from 6f. to 30f. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearls. CASH, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver.
Rhode-Island District, ss. NOTICE is hereby given, to all whom it may concern, that (on account of the sitting of the General Assembly at Newport) the Circuit Court which is by law to be holden on the fifteenth, will not proceed to business, till Monday the eighteenth day of June inst. that neither parties nor Jurors will be expected to attend till that time. By order of the Judge of said Court, W. PECK, Marshall. Providence, June 4th, 1804. 92
WHEREAS my wife PENelope has frequently run me in debt without my knowledge, and behaves in an unbecoming manner:—This is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting after this date. DANIEL BRIGGS. Exeter, May 26, 1804. 91
WRITING-PAPER, By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.