Herald of the United States (Warren, R.I.), 1807-03-07 00:00:00

Gerald of the United States.
WARREN, (R. I.)—PUBLISHED NEAR THE POST-OFFICE, BY NATHANIEL PHILLIPS.
[No. 20, of Vol. XV.]
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1807.
[Whole No. 748.]
WEEKLY ALMANACK.
   MARCH. T. O. F. S. REMARKS.     8 Sunday, 6 17 6 544 7 55   9 Monday, 6 16 6 sets. 8 36 N. 4h. 5m.   20 Tuesday, 6 14 6 7 24 9 17 morning.   21 Wednesday, 6 13 6 8 24 9 59   22 Thursday, 6 12 6 9 24 10 45   23 Friday, 6 10 6 10 25 11 32   24 Saturday, 6 9 6 11 25 12 21  
United States.
NINTH CONGRESS.—SECOND SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MONDAY, FEB. 16.
MR. J. Clay offered the following resolution: Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of considering the propriety of explaining the operation of the several acts of Congress relative to the marine corps and to the military peace establishment of the United States, so far as the same may affect the commandant of a marine corps; and that the committee have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Referred to a select committee of three members.
Mr. Newton observed that he wished to call the attention of the house to a very important subject—he meant the naval peace establishment of the United States. By the law of the last session, only 925 seamen and boys were authorized to be retained in service; the squadron kept in the Mediterranean, for the protection of our commerce in that quarter, employed 700 out of that number; vessels were now fitting out to relieve that squadron, which would require more men than the President was authorized to employ. Besides, he contended that if our coasts should be infested with privateers during the recess, and our merchant vessels should be taken almost within our harbors, as had been the case last year, the President had no authority under the existing law, to man a single gun-boat. He therefore offered the following resolution:
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations ought to be made to the existing naval peace establishment of the United States, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Eppes moved that the resolution be referred to a committee of the whole, observing, that it revolved a very important principle, which he wished to see decided upon by the house. He said that a disposition had appeared, during the present session of Congress, to enlarge, instead of diminishing executive power.
Mr. Newton said he should have no objection to referring the resolution to a committee of the whole, but he would ask whether the house could progress with the expedition which the subject required. To refer the resolution to a committee of the whole, would be equivalent to saying, that the house would do nothing with it. He expressed the utmost confidence in the present executive, and concluded by observing that the merchants were entitled to protection, and as far as his efforts could go, they should have it.
The resolution was then referred to a select committee of 5 members.
The bill from the Senate, in addition to the act establishing a mint and regulating the coins of the United States, was referred to a select committee of 3 members. [This bill authorizes the striking of double-dimes and two-cent pieces.]
The "Bill respecting seizures made under the authority of the United States, and for other purposes" was read a third time and passed. [This bill grants relief to D. Gelson, collector of New-York.]
Mr. Randolph, from the committee of ways and means, to whom was referred a resolution (offered by Mr. Lyon some days ago) directing them to enquire into the expediency of retaining a greater proportion of the duties on articles, the growth or manufacture of foreign countries, which may be exported, reported, that in consequence of the shortness of the session and the importance of the subject to the mercantile interest they recommended the following resolution (in which the house concurred.) Resolved, that the further consideration of the resolution (abovementioned) be postponed indefinitely.
The house went into committee of the whole on the amendments made to the bill from the Senate, entitled a "Bill establishing circuit courts, and abridging the jurisdiction of the district court in the districts of Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio." The house concurred in the amendments, and it was ordered to be read a third time to-day: it was read a third time and passed—Ayes 82—Noes 7. [This bill authorizes the President to appoint an additional associate justice of the supreme court of the United States, to reside in the 7th circuit.]
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18.
LIABILITY OF SHIPOWNERS.
Mr. Early (Geo.) from the committee of commerce and manufactures, made a report on
the resolution referred to them relative to the subject, how far owners of vessels ought to be answerable for the acts of masters and mariners. The committee report, that there is not sufficient time to investigate the subject this session, and therefore recommend a postponement, which was agreed to.
MERCHANTS CLAIMS.
Mr. Marion (S. C.) from a select committee to whom the petition of the merchants of Charleston on French spoliations was referred, reported that this government by giving up to France by treaty all right to indemnity, had incurred an obligation of making compensation to the petitioners for their losses. Read and referred to a committee of the whole.
[A Baltimore paper says, Mr. Marion's report was unfavourable.]
EATON'S ACCOUNTS.
Mr. Holmes (Virg.) from the committee of claims, presented a bill authorizing the officers of the treasury to settle the accounts of William Eaton. Read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole on Friday.
MINT.
Mr. J. Clay, from the select committee, to whom had been referred the bill from the Senate, respecting the mint and coins of the United States, reported their agreement to the bill, with the addition of a new section, (declaring that the mint establishment shall be perpetual.) Referred to a committee of the whole to-morrow.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19.
A message was received from the President containing a letter from our Ministers at London, dated Dec. 27th, stating that all points of disagreement had been settled, and that a treaty would in a few days be concluded, which would be forwarded by a special messenger. Also a letter from Gen. Armstrong to the Minister of Marine, requiring explanations of the decree blocking England, and its effect on neutrals; and the Answer of the Minister of Marine, stating that American vessels bound to or from English ports, would not be seized, &c. &c.
Also, a letter from Cowles Mead, acting as governor of the Mississippi territory, stating that, after an interview with Col. Barr, he had agreed to surrender himself; that his boats were undergoing an examination; and that thus, after all the noise and exaggeration: on this business, it was likely to end in this seizure of nine boats, and about 100 persons, mostly young men and boys just from school.
Two thousand copies of the message were ordered to be printed.
The House have postponed indefinitely Mr. Broome's Resolutions, 60 to 68.
The Supreme Court have not decided in the case of Bollman and Swartwout.
DOCUMENTS
Accompanying the President's message.
[COPY.]
London, Dec. 27, 1806.
SIR, We have the pleasure to acquaint you that we have this day agreed with the British commissioners, to conclude a treaty on all the points which have formed the object of our negotiation, and on terms which we trust our government will approve. It will require only a few days to reduce it to form. When that is done, we shall transmit to you by a special messenger. We hasten to communicate to you this interesting intelligence, for the information and guidance of our government, in such measures as may have reference to the subject. We have the honour to be, with great consideration and esteem, Sir,
(Signed) JAMES MUNROE, WM. PINCKNEY, James Madison, S. of State, Washington.
Paris, Dec. 27, 1806.
SIR, I have the honour of transmitting the copy, enclosed, of a letter from his majesty's minister of marine and colonies, in answer to mine of the 20th instant, on the subject of the imperial decree of the 21st of November, 1806.
An additional explanation, which it may be well to communicate, is, that neutral vessels coming from England or her colonies into the ports of France, &c. since the date of the aforesaid decree will not be received; and that if any person, or persons, charged with the ship, or other vessel, and cargo, shall be detected in evading this regulation, by means of false declarations, they shall forfeit the said ship, or other vessel, and cargo.
I am, Sir, &c. &c. JOHN ARMSTRONG.
Mr. Madison, Washington.
Gen. Armstrong to the Minister of Marine and Colonies.
The undersigned, minister plenipotentiary of the United States of America, has the honour of demanding from his excellency the minister of marine and colonies, the official explanation which may have been given to the Imperial Decree of the 21st November, 1806, so far as that decree involves the rights of neutral nations.
The undersigned would more particularly wish to be informed, whether by "British islands," mentioned in Art. I. are to be understood all islands in the possession of his Britannic majesty, and islands merely, or, whether the rule will be for construed, as to extend the blockade to the continental possessions also, of his said majesty?
Whether American vessels, navigating the high or narrow seas, shall be liable to seizure, on evidence only, that they are going to, or returning from, a port or ports of his Britannic majesty?
And whether the articles II. and V. shall operate only as domestic regulations, or whether their injunctions shall extend to citizens of foreign and independent nations?
His excellency the minister of marine is sufficiently aware of the interest of the United States, in the interpretation which shall be given to those articles, and will readily and justly appreciate the motives of the undersigned, in requesting that his excellency's answer may be given as promptly as possible.
The undersigned has the honour to renew, &c. &c.
(Signed) JOHN ARMSTRONG. Paris, 20th Dec. 1806.
[TRANSLATION.]
Paris, 24th Dec. 1806.
Mr. Minister Plenipotentiary.
I hasten to answer the note you did me the honour to address to me, on the 29th of this month.
I consider the Imperial Decree of the 21st of November last, as, thus for conveying no modification of the regulations, at present observed in France, with regard to neutral navigators, nor consequently of the convention of the 30th September, 1800, [9th Vendemaire,] with the United States of America.
But although, by this answer, the four questions upon which your excellency has desired to know my opinion, have been implicitly resolved, I think, I can add.
1. That the declaration expressed by the 1st article of the decree of the 21st November, nor all changes the present French laws concerning maritime captures, there is no reason for enquiring what interpretation, or restrictions, or extension may be given to this article.
2. That seizures contrary to the present regulations concerning cruising, shall not be allowed to the captors.
3. That an American vessel cannot be taken at sea, for the mere reason, that she is going to a port of England, or is returning from one, because conformably with the 7th article of the said decree, we are limited in France, not to admit vessels coming from England, or the English colonies.
4. That the provisions of articles 2d and 5th of the said decree, naturally apply to foreign citizens domiciliated in France, or in the countries occupied by the troops of his majesty the emperor and king, inasmuch as they have the character of a general law; but that it will be proper that your excellency should communicate with the minister of exterior relations, as to what concerns the correspondence of the citizens of the United States of America with England.
I pray your excellency, Mr. minister plenipotentiary, to receive the assurance of my high consideration.
The minister of marine and the colonies.
(Signed)
It will not escape Gen. Armstrong, that my answers cannot have the development, which they would receive from the minister of exterior relations, and that it is naturally to him that he ought to address himself for these explanations, which I am happy to give him, because he wishes them, but upon which I have much less positive information than the prince of Benevento.
(Signed)
Faithfully translated, J. WAGNER, Chief Clerk, Department of State.
SATURDAY, FEB. 21.
The House went into committee of the whole on the bill for the fortifications of the ports and harbors of the United States.
Mr. Mansfield offered a new section to appropriate dollars to enable the President of the United States more effectually to fortify the ports and harbors of the United States.—Lost—Ayes 27.
Mr. Cook then moved to strike out 20,000 and insert 300,000 dollars, and spoke at length in support of his motion. He observed, that when he had on a former occasion moved to appropriate one million of dollars for this purpose, he had wished to make a general appropriation for the defence of the country; nor did he conceive one thirteenth part of our revenue on imports and tonnage for one single year, was too much to appropriate to that object. The places which were most valuable, were certainly the most entitled to protection; and this was unquestionably the case with our cities. The mode of warfare which had been of, of late hiding ourselves in woods and caves at the sight of an enemy; might perhaps suit a barbarous nation, such as the inhabitants of
Hayti; but it would certainly be degrading to a civilized people. It was contrary to the principle of ancient and modern warfare, as well as to reason and experience—hence the battle of Bandywine, for the defence of Philadelphia, and the battle of Long Island, for the defence of New-York. What became of the Trojans after the battle of Troy? Or of the Carthaginians after the battle of Carthage? He asked gentlemen from the interior would see the propriety of meeting an enemy on the water's edge, which would remove the seat of war from them, their families and neighbourhood, and men would certainly fight with more bravery, where they had most at stake. He contended that justice demanded that Congress should protect the rights and property of the citizens. He reminded gentlemen of the conduct of the Thessalians: they demanded protection of the Grecians, it was refused. What did they do? They joined their enemies. He was afraid the conduct we were about to pursue, would teach our citizens to imitate the example of that people. He begged gentlemen to consider the absurdity of abandoning our cities and homes at the approach of an enemy—when the roads would be crowded with the old and young, the lame and blind, trudging into the country. Mr. C. concluded by hoping, that such a sum would be appropriated as would satisfy the minds of the people, and effectually secure our ports and harbors.
Mr. Holland declared his determination not to vote a single cent for the fortification of our ports and harbors. He thought that any further fortification of our cities would render their situation the more dangerous; as, by giving them to high an opinion of their own strength, it might induce them to undertake hostile expeditions against their neighbours—[with their forts upon their backs!] Recent circumstances (he said) had proved the truth of this assertion. He contended, that the present defenceless state of our maritime cities constituted their safety; and that the greatest danger we had to apprehend was from ourselves—from our own restless disposition.
Mr. Dams said he should not undertake to defend his countrymen from the charges which the gentleman from North-Carolina (Mr. Holland) had thought proper to make against them; but he would ask what right had certain persons, who arrogate to themselves the exclusive title of republicans, to calumniate the motives of their political opponents? Were they were freely elected by their constituents? and had they not an equal right to express their sentiments on that floor? Or were gentlemen disposed to oppose every measure which did not originate with themselves? By the purchase of Louisiana (he observed) we had appropriated a sum equal to nine hundred thousand dollars per annum forever, in order to secure to the people of the Western country, the free navigation of the Mississippi—that is, fifteen millions of dollars at an interest of six per cent. per annum.—Why then (he asked) should we refuse to appropriate money to defend the rights and properties of the Atlantic parts, which contained the great mass of the wealth and population of the country. Had they not an equal claim to our protection?
Messrs. Newton and Ely also spoke in favour of the motion; and Messrs. Chandler, Fisk and Elmer against it.
The question was then taken on filling the blank with 300,000 dollars, and lost—Ayes 44—Noes 47. It was then moved to fill the blank with 200,000 dollars and lost. Another motion was made to fill the blank with 150,000 dollars, and carried.
Mr. Thomas then offered a new section, appropriating a farther sum of dollars, for the purpose of building an additional number of gun-boats.
This amendment was agreed to—Ayes 53—Noes 35, and the first blank was filled with 150,000 dollars; and the second blank filled with 30 (gun-boats.)
The committee of the whole then rose and reported their agreement to the bill with the amendments; but before the house had considered the report of the committee of the whole, Mr. D. R. Williams moved to adjourn, which prevailed.
WE the Subscribers having been duly appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the Town of Warren; Commissioners to receive and examine the Claims against the Estate of
BETSEY PEARCE, late of Warren, widow, deceased, represented insolvent; do hereby give notice, that Six Months from the 27th Day of February 1807, are allowed to the Creditors of said Estate to bring in and prove their respective Claims, and those who do not bring in their claims within that time will be precluded according to Law.
SETH PECK, COOMER HAIL. } Comd
ALL Persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
BENJAMIN CANNON, Adm'trs. Warren, Feb. 27, 1807.

United States.
NINTH CONGRESS.—SECOND SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MONDAY, FEB. 23.
THE house proceeded to consider the bill for the fortification of ports and harbors.
Mr. Odlin spoke against making any appropriation. He said that if an attack were to be made on this country, it would not be made on the fortified towns. If the people of New-York were so anxious to have that harbor fortified, why did they not do it themselves? As to gun-boats, he observed that we had been told, that 200 of them would be sufficient in time of war—surely then 73, which we had at present, was sufficient in time of peace.
Mr. R. Nelson said, that he had understood some gentlemen had amused themselves with certain expressions of his, about running away on the approach of an enemy; he merely rose to explain. He had said that he considered it far better for the citizens to abandon a town on the approach of an enemy, than to remain to be penned up, as had been the case during the revolution. But he had another objection to the sum proposed—and that was, that if it were all appropriated on the fortification of New-York, it would be 150,000 dollars thrown away, as that port was incapable of being defended—nay, he would ask any gentleman acquainted with the situation of that harbor, whether a million would be adequate for that purpose. If we wished to defend the whole coast of the United States, said Mr. N. in the name of God let us appropriate 15 or 20 millions and raise 300,000 men at once.
Mr. Randolph also spoke against appropriating 150,000 dollars. He said that he considered this appropriation merely an electioneering scheme, as a sub thrown to the whale for its amusement, merely to quiet the clamors of the people of New-York. He observed, that there had been one plan submitted for the defence of New-York, rather than to see which carried into execution, he confessed he would vote for the sum, proposed—and that was, by filling up the harbor. He thought the learned gentlemen who brought forward that resolution (Mr. Eimer) must be a disciple of a celebrated Doctor, who had an infallible receipt for curing corns, by cutting of the toe!
The question was then taken on agreeing to this part of the report of the committee of the whole, and it was carried—Ayes 71—Noes 45.
On the question of building 30 gun-boats, it was carried—Ayes 68—Noes 36.
A message was received from the Senate, notifying that they had passed the bill to continue in force for a further time the act to prohibit the commercial intercourse between the United States and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo, with an amendment, also, the bill respecting seizures made under the authority of the United States.
The house then proceeded to consider the amendment of the Senate to the bill prohibiting the commercial intercourse between the United States and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo, and it was agreed to. This amendment provides, that the prohibition shall extend to any islands dependent on St. Domingo, which are not in the possession of the French Government.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
DENMARK. COPENHAGEN, DEC. 30.
ACCOUNTS from Berlin of the 28th, say, that the French army in Poland has suffered so much from disease, occasioned by a constant fall of rain, as not to be able to act in the offensive with safety.
HUNGARY. PRESSBURG, DEC. 30.
We learn that the Russians, 50,000 strong, are posted at Moldavia and Wallachia, as friends and allies of the Sublime Porte; that they have advanced as far as Widden, and united 40,000 Servians, commanded by Czorni George.
Accounts from Berlin of the 16th states that the hospitals there and at Magdeburg, are full of sick and wounded French, who arrive nightly by waggons full. Contagious fevers and flux prevail to an alarming degree. The physicians are put in requisition.
The Russian army on the frontiers of Poland amount to 350,000 men, and will be enlarged by January.
SLISSWICK, DEC. 30.
We learn that Napoleon arrived at Warsaw on the 19th instant, where Prince Murat was confined to his bed. Skirmishes daily take place between the Russian and French out-posts.
Five hospitals have been erected at Warsaw. Kosciusko, who left Paris the 13th, was expected at Warsaw, to put himself at the head of the Polish confederation.
General Bennington with 73,000 men, retreating before the French to Narew, destroyed all the provisions, and took with him all the Poles who were able to serve in the army.
TONNINGEN, DEC. 30.
All accounts agree that the French army are much reduced by sickness and scarcity. The Empress Josephine and the Queen of Holland have fled from the contagion.
General Bennington, with 80,000 men, is near Warsaw, harassing the French, whose misery and distress give them no stomach for fighting. In truth, we are assured, that the affairs of Napoleon are desperate.
ENGLAND. LONDON, JAN. 4. The Duke of Richmond expired on Monday evening at his seat at Greenwood.
JAN. 6. Sir Hartford Jones has brought the latest accounts to Government from the Russian head-quarters. He had a full opportunity of seeing them with his own eyes, and we have his authority to say, that he never saw an army in a higher state of discipline, or more eager to meet the enemy a l'arme blanche . The two columns of the Russians, under Generals Bennington and Buxhovden, amount to 150,000 men, which must have joined by the 9th.
JAN. 8. The Mails from Denmark bring news to the 30th ult. All accounts agree in this, that the French army are in a most direful state by dysentery and other infectious disorders, produced by the severity of the weather and the want of proper food—nearly the whole of the army being disabled.
The Danes, apprehensive of French attempts to violate their neutrality, and force them into measures inconsistent with their interests, are making preparations to vindicate their rights, and have equipped several ships of the line for the protection of their coast and trade.
JAN. 9. The King of Prussia's head-quarters have been transferred from Konigsberg to Wehlau. His army combined with the Russian division under General Tolskoy, amounts to 100,000 men. The Prussians are commanded by Gen. Kalkreuth.
It is stated in a private letter, that two regiments of French cavalry were cut to pieces by two Prussian regiments, the former having been drawn into an ambuscade near Dantzig. An application has been made to the Emperor of Austria, on the part of France, desiring that she should surrender Galicia, if this should be rendered necessary by any arrangement in Poland.—To this demand the Emperor Francis is said to have replied by a decided negative. There are several rumours of a general engagement, about the 25th ult. and of a pacification between Prussia and France. Both these reports we are strongly inclined to discredit.
It now appears that Gen. Bennington, after laying waste the country, has taken up his position at Pul-tusk, a town situated near the confluence of the Narew and the little river Rossoka. It is said to be a very strong position, for all the country between the Narew and the Bug is extremely difficult, full of woods and marshes, whilst the open country between Pul-tusk and the Vistula has been ravaged and laid waste.
GREAT-BRITAIN. House of Lords, December 19.
The house met at 3 o'clock, and after hearing prayers, was occupied until 4 o'clock in swearing in Peers.
The Speaker soon after appeared, when the following most gracious speech was read by the Lord Chancellor.
“My Lords and Gentlemen, His Majesty has commanded us to assure you, that in the difficult & arduous circumstances under which you are now assembled, it is a great satisfaction to him, to recur to the firmness and wisdom of his parliament, after so recent an opportunity of collecting the sense of his people.
“His Majesty has ordered the papers which have been exchanged in the course of the late negotiation with France to be laid before you.
“His Majesty has employed every effort for the restoration of general tranquillity, on terms consistent with the interests and honour of his people, and with that inviolable good faith towards his allies by which the conduct of this country has always been distinguished.
“The ambition and injustice of the enemy disappointed these endeavours, and in the same moment kindled a fresh war in Europe: the progress of which has been attended with the most calamitous events.
“After witnessing the subversion of the ancient Constitution of Germany, and the subjugation of a large proportion of its most considerable States, Prussia found herself still more nearly threatened by that danger which she vainly hoped to avert by so many sacrifices. She was, therefore, at length compelled to adopt the resolution of openly resisting this unremitted system of aggrandizement and conquest. But neither this determination, nor the succeeding measures, were previously concerted with his Majesty: nor had any disposition been shewn to offer any adequate satisfaction for those aggressions which had placed the two Countries in a state of mutual hostility.
“Yet in this situation his Majesty did not hesitate to adopt without delay, such measures as were best calculated to unite their councils and interests against the common enemy.
“The rapid course of the calamities which ensued opposed insurmountable difficulties to the execution of this purpose.
“In the midst of those disastrous events, and under the most trying circumstances, the good faith of his Majesty's Allies has remained unshaken. The conduct of the King of Sweden has been distinguished by the most honorable firmness. Between his Majesty and the Emperor of Russia the happiest union subsists; it has been cemented by reciprocal proofs of good faith and confidence; and his Majesty doubts not that you will participate in his anxiety to cultivate and confirm an alliance which affords the best remaining hope of safety for the Continent of Europe.
“Gentlemen of the House of Commons.
“His Majesty looks with confidence to your assistance in those exertions which the honor and independence of your Country demand. The necessity of adding to the public burthens will be painful to your feelings, and is deeply distressing to his Majesty. In considering the estimates for the various branches of the public service, you will best consult his Majesty's wishes by combining all practicable economy with those efforts which it is necessary to make against the formidable and increasing power of the enemy.
“My Lords and Gentlemen,
“The long series of misfortune which has afflicted the Continent of Europe could not fail to affect, in some degree, many important interests of this Country.
“But under every successive difficulty, his Majesty has had the satisfaction of witnessing an increasing energy and firmness on the part of his people, whose uniform and determined resistance has been no less advantageous than honorable to themselves, and has exhibited the most striking example to the surrounding nations.—The unconquerable valor and discipline of his Majesty's fleets and armies continue to be displayed with undiminished lustre. The great sources of our prosperity and strength are unimpaired. Nor has the British nation been at any time more united in sentiment and action, or more determined to maintain inviolate the independence of the Empire and the dignity of the national character. With these advantages, and with an humble reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, his Majesty is prepared to meet the exigencies of this great crisis; assured of receiving the fullest support from the wisdom of your deliberations, and from the tried affection, loyalty, and public spirit of his brave People.”
Domestic Occurrences.
ORLEANS. NEW-ORLEANS, JAN. 30.
THE Executive of the Mississippi Territory, in order to ascertain the views of Col. Burr, on the 15th inst. deputed Messrs. Shields and Poindexter, to visit the quarters of that gentleman, near the mouth of Bayou Pierre, and to hold a conversation with him on the subject. On the 16th an amicable agreement was entered into between the parties in the following words, to wit:
“The Hon. Cowles Mead, acting Governor of the Mississippi Territory, with a view to restore public tranquillity, proposes to Aaron Burr as follows:
“That an interview shall take place between them at the house of Thomas Calcit, on Cole's Creek, at 2 o'clock to-morrow.
“The said Cowles Mead pledges himself to protect the said Aaron Burr during his stay in the Territory, and that he shall be returned to his present position in a suitable manner as soon after the interview as he may please—that in the mean time, there shall be no restraint on his person, no violence or molestation to his boats or people, and that the military of the district shall not until the return of the said Aaron Burr, approach nearer to his present quarters than the mouth of Cole's Creek.
Aaron Burr on his part engages that in the mean time no violence or injury shall be offered by any of his people to the inhabitants of the Mississippi Territory, that they shall keep peace and not infringe any law of the United States or of either of its territories.
The parties above named mutually pledge their honor for the performance of this agreement.
January 16, 1807.
COWLES MEAD, By W. B. SHIELDS, ? Aids de G. POINDEXTER, ? Camp.
A. BURR. Signed in presence of Thomas Fitzpatrick.
In conformity with the above agreement the proposed interview took place, which resulted in a voluntary submission on the part of Col. Burr, to the civil authority of the Territory, and also a surrender of whatever military apparatus might be found on board the boats under his direction; a committee was immediately appointed to make the necessary examination, and report forthwith to the Governor, the number and description of such military stores as they might discover on board said boats.
It is surely a source of felicity to every philanthropic mind that the laws and constitution of the United States are maintained inviolate, without the catastrophe of a civil contest.
PENNSYLVANIA. PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 25.
FRENCH DECREE.—The Insurance Company of this city, on the receipt of the French decree of Nov. 21, addressed to the department of state a letter, requesting information on the subject. We learn, that an answer to this application was yesterday morning received from Mr. Madison. It refers generally, for the information required to the President's Message, and adds, that as a matter of security for the American commerce, Mr. Turreau had intimated that he would forward to the French West Indies, copies of the explanation given to Mr. Armstrong, by M. Dacres, minister of marine.
STATE OF NEW-YORK. NEW-YORK, FEB. 24.
CAPTURE OF CURRACOA.
This island was captured by an English Squadron, on the 1st of Jan. last, in a most extraordinary and gallant manner. The Squadron, (consisting of the Arethusa, 34 guns, Capt. Brisbane; Latona, 33, Wood; Anson, 40, Lydiard; and Figuard, 33, Bolton,) not possessing the means of laying a regular siege, stood in, at day-dawn, with a strong breeze, the Arethusa leading. The Dutch were panic struck at such unexpected temerity; all was confusion—here soldiers with-

out officers; these officers without soldiers—alarm drums beating in all directions—a British squadron in their very harbor, and within pistol shot of their batteries, before sunrise! Troops collected at Orra Brandy, but were prevented by the ships from crossing the water. Not more than 3 broadsides were fired from the frigates, when the ships companies and officers of the Arethusa and Anson, with the marines of the Latona, were landed, Fort Amsterdam stormed, and all the outworks had British colors flying before eight o'clock, Fort Republic, on the hill, and Carraccas fort excepted. The guns of Fort Amsterdam were fired but once; on the British storming the place, the Dutch did not act in a body, but retreated in confusion, firing round corners and from houses. The militia amounting to 3000, had not time to collect, nor could they cross the water in boats. The moment the town, Fort Amsterdam, &c. &c. were in possession of the British, they sent a flag of truce requiring Fort Republic to surrender; the commanding officer requested an order from Lt. Gen. J. T. Changnon, the Governor, who was then a prisoner, with all his staff, in Fort Amsterdam;—in half an hour after, Fort Republic surrendered—and the British become perfect masters of every thing. During the action, the Dutch had about 200 killed;—the British lost only three killed, and had 14 wounded. Upwards of 60 Spanish, French, and Dutch vessels, (exclusive of Americans) were lying at Curacoa, and fell into the possession of the British. The Dutch frigate Kenaw Hufslar, of 36 guns, 170 men; do. Corvette Surinam, 22 guns, 90 men; do. Sch'r Flying Fish, 14 guns, 50 men; and Spanish armed Sch'r Maria, 10 guns, 50 men, have been sent to Kingston, Jam. at which place have also arrived, the Anson, with 300 prisoners; and the Arethusa, with the Dutch Gov. and his family, the Fiscal and Commissary, 15 ladies, and 25 officers. The Latona was to leave Curacoa 11th Jan. with 69 merchant vessels captured by the British.—All private property was to be respected: and the troops to be sent to Europe, and exchanged. Capt. Bolton, of the Ffigard, was appointed as Gov. at Curacoa; Capt. Peebles, of the Royal Marines, commander in chief of the forces; Lt. Scott, town-major; and Capt. Wood, of the Latona, President of the (Six) commissioners to investigate prize concerns at Curacoa.
FEB. 28.
IMPORTANT! Capt. Davis, of the Manchester Packet, arrived in town last evening with the January mail, having left the Packet at Gravesend Bay. She sailed from Falmouth on the 13th ult. and left Bermuda 12 days since.
The Editors of the New-York Gazette have received London Papers to the 11th of Jan. six days later than those by the ship Oliver Ellsworth. The complexion of these papers are much more lively than our last—the gloomy state of their opponents, gave new life to the enemies of the powerful Napoleon.
The French head quarters were at Warsaw, and that nothing had prevented offensive and decisive operations in that quarter, but the extremely distressed situation of the French army.
It also appears that the Russian army were profiting by the distresses of their enemy—their strength and hopes were daily increasing.
These papers contain two very important state papers. One is the proclamation of the king of Prussia, stating the reasons of his refusing to ratify the Armistice. The other is a Note of Talleyrand [prince of Benevento], presented to the Prussian plenipotentiaries on signing the armistice.
The king of Prussia states that previous to the conclusion of the armistice, a basis of peace had actually been agreed upon, but from which the continued successes of the French led Bonaparte to depart; and on account
of his growing demands, no hopes of peace could be entertained. As to the armistice, his Majesty states that it was impossible for him to comply with the conditions of it, as the Russians were advancing not only to his aid, but to defend their own frontiers, which the French armies menaced.
On the 9th Jan. the American ship Diana, Noble, arrived at Falmouth in 7 days from Rochefort.—It was currently reported when he sailed, that the Russians had been defeated by the French in a battle that had taken place on the banks of the Vistula; but the time was not mentioned, nor any circumstances to enable us to decide whether the report is entitled to any credit.
The re-capture of Buenos-Ayres was generally discredited.
The West-India Fleet sailed from Falmouth the 6th, under convoy.
An order of Council was to appear in the London Gazette of the 10th January, and is in substance, (says the Morning Chronicle) that "that no neutral ships be permitted to trade from any port under the controul, or in the possession of the enemy. The neutral trade DIRECT from neutral nations to THE ENEMY'S PORTS still permitted; but the neutral trade from port to port is prohibited."
On the above order, the Morning Herald observes—"This measure will speedily decide the question, whether France, who has no commercial marine of her own, can dispense with the carrying trade, as pursued by neutrals; but which this measure goes completely to extinguish. She will now, in return for her menaced blockade, be hermetically sealed up, without an opportunity of exporting her produce to any part of the globe. The direct trade from America is permitted; but under this salutary regulation, the Americans will not be allowed to carry on the trade between France, Spain, Italy, Holland, &c."
A copy of the treaty with Great-Britain has come out in the Packet; and a London paper states, that a duplicate was going by the Enterprize, direct for New-York.
Extract of a letter from Washington. "Chief Justice Marshall concluded a long and elaborate discourse, with an order to discharge Swartwout and Bollman. Adair too was discharged by a judge at Baltimore, for want of evidence. Thus all the prisoners are freed, and at liberty to form another union of honest men."
MARCH 2.
We are happy in being able to state, from undoubted authority, that the four principal British merchants in Hamburg, who were arrested by the French on entering that city, have been set at liberty; the seals taken off their effects, and the guards withdrawn from their houses; and that all property not bona-fide owned by persons residing in England, was respected!—The embargo, however, continued in force on the 19th of December, on all vessels in that port; and no American vessel would be permitted to sail; notwithstanding the application of our Consul there, until the French Minister should receive an answer from the Emperor Napoleon, to a remonstrance from the Senate of Hamburg respecting neutrals.
Capt. Perry, of the Betsey, from Cuba, informs, that the British brig George, of New-Providence, cruising on the west end of Cuba, had, in three weeks, captured seventeen sail of Spanish prizes, all of which she had safely moored in a small harbor in the Isle of Pines.—The Spaniards hearing of the capture of these vessels, sent from Trinidad a privateer and two feluccas, which came up with the George, and after an engagement of three quarters of an hour, succeeded in capturing the brig and all the prizes. One officer was killed on board the George, and 7 men wounded. The Spaniards had 21 men killed, and 17 wounded.—The captain of the Spanish privateer died of his wounds the day after his arrival at Trinidad.
WARREN: SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1807. The following is a copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Collector of the port of Philadelphia: Treasury Department, Feb. 24, 1807. SIR,—The act to continue the act to suspend the Commercial Intercourse between the United States and certain parts of the island of St. Domingo, passed yesterday both Houses and will be a law before the 28th inst. You will therefore continue without interruption to enforce strictly the provisions of that act. I am very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN. P. Mühlenburg, Esq. Col. Philad. COMMERCIAL. Copy of a letter from Havana, to the Editor of the Boston Repository, dated Jan. 20, 1807.
SIR,—Since our respect of the 30th ult. this Intendency has published a decree requiring all invoices of shipments intended for this island, to be attested by the Spanish Consul, Vice Consul, or Agent of the minister; and all property which may come after the first day of March next, without such a certificate will be seized! It is also required that the qualities, weights and measures be expressed in the certified invoices, which must be deposited and will be detained in this Custom house. It will therefore be necessary that a copy of the invoices come separately with the certificates of the Notaries public. Yours, &c. JAMES GORHAM. AMOS GREEN.
The letter from the French Minister of Marine to Mr. ARMSTRONG, is not calculated, as we had expected, to remove the apprehensions of persons concerned in navigation. Its assurances are not satisfactory; and even the Minister appears doubtful whether he perfectly understands the extent and design of the decree. It is the only reason why American vessels coming from England may not be captured, is the prohibition against vessels from England entering a French port, it is a very miserable one; as it would equally prevent the capture of British vessels. Upon the whole, the letter appears to be hastily and loosely written, and leaves us to hope for further explanations, or proof of the good disposition of France in the practice under the decree. [Boston Palladium.]
A letter from Com. ROGERS states, that after he had conveyed the Tunisian Ambassador home, he heard observations from him, that induced him to apprehend a rupture between Tunis and America. [Ibid.]
Capt. Hawley, arrived at Philadelphia, left Cayenne the 30th of January. He informs, that the brig Maria, Capt. Young, of Rhode-Island, had arrived there, from the River of Plate, whence he sailed the 1st of January; at which time no attempt had been made by the British to re-take BUENOS AYRES. Captain Young saw a great many British vessels in, and bound to, the RIVER OF PLATE.
Capt. Smith, arrived at Philadelphia, left at Cadiz, Dec. 31. 5 French and 6 Spanish ships of the line ready for sea, but they were blockaded by 19 sail of British ships, who lay off that harbour.
The schooner Felicity, from Baltimore, to Cape Francois, with provisions, taken by a French privateer, and recaptured on the 10th Jan. by the Hebe frigate, had arrived at Port Royal.
The Grand Jury at New-Orleans, have presented, as a most dangerous evil, the late unprecedented exercise of military power in that city.
The French 80 gun ship Dordogne, Wiljaumez, from Havana, has arrived at the Horse-Shoe, Chesapeake-Bay.
The bill prohibiting the introduction of African Slaves into the United States, after the year 1808 has passed the House of Representatives of the United States. Ayes 113—Nays 5.
Sunday Evening, arrived in Boston, from the Vineyard, (Holmes' Hole) Mr. H. R. Fettyplace, which place he left on Saturday morning last—he arrived on Friday, 54 days from Bordeaux, in the barque Packet, Capt. Johnson, for Marblehead. Mr. F. left Bordeaux Jan. 18, and informs, that it was the prevailing opinion, of the principal merchants, at that place, that it would be very difficult, or impossible, to make remittances to England, in consequence of Napoleon's decree. The minister of Marine at Paris, had recommended to the officers at Bordeaux, to lay a general embargo, to enforce more effectually the above decree, and prevent all communications with England. It was left to the merchants, and they were convulsed—the result of the meeting was that such a measure would not answer at that time.
ST. DOMINGO TRADE. From London, Dec. 26.—"Our Council has passed an order permitting the trade direct from this country to the empire of Hayti.—Several ships lately in the East India trade, are now fitting out for that island. The Boyse, which sailed some months ago, it is supposed will clear riding of half a million of dollars.—Since the prohibition law, passed by your Congress, our merchants are turning their attention to this important island. We have no fears of any nation interfering with us, as propositions
have gone out to the governor of Jamaica, to be offered to the chief of that island, stating assurances of protection, if they will exclude all flags but ours. Several Americans have lately arrived here with letters of credit, intending to connect themselves with some of our merchants to prosecute the trade in conjunction with them."
A Jamaica paper of the 24th Jan. states, that the schooner Eliza had arrived there from New Orleans, with dispatches to the Governor and Admiral. They were supposed to relate to Burr's conspiracy.
FROM GUADALOUPE. Capt. OXNARD, arrived here on Saturday from Guadalupe, which place he left on the 2d ult. and informs, that no accounts of Bonaparte's Decree had reached that place when he left—that there was but a very few privateers out, or fitting out—that they expected an immediate attack from the English, and that they were putting themselves in the best possible position for defence—Buena Vista was at a stand. Capt. O. thinks that if the British make their attack soon, with any considerable force, they will conquer the Island. [Bost. Gaz.]
TRADE OF MARTINIQUE. A letter from Martinique, dated January 25th, says—"A body of the principal French merchants of this place, have petitioned the government, not to allow Americans, or foreigners of any description, to transact business here, unless through a French commissioners merchant. The prefect has granted their request, and after a certain date, a law to this effect will go into operation. From that time no supercargo or captain of a vessel, will be permitted to dispose of his cargo, but in the manner directed by said law."
Brig James, Driscoll, of this port, arrived at Charleston Feb. 17th, from Matanzas.
FOREIGN.
FRONTIERS OF TURKEY, NOV. 22. On the 1st of October an alliance offensive and defensive, was concluded between the Porte and Russia, of the following tenor: 1st. The affairs of the Princes of Moldavia and Wallachia, both as far as respects their restoration and their deposition, shall be decided by the two powers. 2d. The republic of the Seven Islands shall remain under the dominion of Russia. 3d. The customs shall continue upon the old footing. 4th. The Russians shall during nine successive years, have permission to load their armies through the Ottoman territory, as well against their enemies as those of Turkey. 5th. The Russians shall have permission to bring their ships of war to anchor in the Straits of Constantinople, and shall moreover, obtain from the Porte the necessary supplies. 6th. Russian subjects, old or new, wherever they may be, shall have the privilege of trading through the whole extent of the Turkish empire, and even to possess property there. 7th. The Greek vessels that carried the Russian flag and were forced to lay it aside by order of the Porte, shall have the liberty of resuming it. 8th. The Grecian subjects of Turkey shall be allowed to enter the Russian service when they please; the Porte gives them permission to do so. 9th. The right of legations relative to interpreters shall remain on the old footing. 10th. The ambassador of France shall quit Constantinople. 11th. No firmans shall be any longer granted to the vessels of Turkish subjects to proceed to the countries of the enemies of Russia.
LOWER ELBE, DEC. 30. The white flux continues to rage among the French army in Poland, besides another shocking disorder called the Vulpula Quarus . (Plica Polonica.) In the latter, persistent matter flows out of the end of every hair on the head, and the hairs swell and grow down to the middle of the body in the form of queues. The disease is almost incurable. The body of the patient is also in general covered with a leprous eruption. The faculty of medicine at Vienna, having been consulted about the best method of curing the white flux, have returned for answer, that the patient must eat very strengthening food, and drink choice white wine. The Emperor of Austria has, it is said, offered 14,000 barrels of Hungarian wine, for the relief the French sick.—Eight, P. M. It is now strongly reported that the French have been defeated by the Russians on the Narow. *[" PLICCA, a disease among the Poles, which causes their hair to cling together like a cow's tail "—a species of leprosy.—In China, the leprosy destroys the hair.] Gz.
MARRIED.
Last evening, by the Rev. Mr. GIBSON, Mr. BENJAMIN CHILD, 2d. of this town, to Miss NANCY COOMER, of Bristol. In Providence, by the Rev. Mr. GANO, Mr. JOHN MARVEN, of Newport, to Miss PAOY HARWOOD, daughter of Mr. John Harwood, jun. Printer.
LOST
ON Tuesday the 3d instant, between CALEB CARR's, 2d. and Little Bridge, in Warren, a SILVER WATCH with a black rim round the face, Gold Hands, a Joint Stock Key, and large Seal with the Square and Compass engraved thereon, hung to a Worked Chain.—Whoever has found the same and will lodge it at the Printing Office, or deliver it to the Subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded for their Trouble. NATHANIEL WHEELER. *Swann's, March 6, 1807.

APOLLO'S FOUNT.
O NANCY, WILT THOU GO WITH ME? By Dr. Percy, Bishop of Dromore.
O NANCY, wilt thou go with me, Nor sigh to leave the Baunting town? Can silent glens have charms for thee, The lonely cot and ruffet gown? No longer drest in silken sheen, No longer deck'd with jewels rare, Say, can'st thou quit each courtly scene, Where thou wert fairest of the Fair?
O Nancy, when thou'rt far away, Wilt thou not cast a with behind? Say, can'st thou face the parching ray, Nor shrink before the wintry wind? O can that soft and gentle mein Extremes of hardship learn to bear, Nor, sad, regret, each courtly scene Where thou wert fairest of the Fair?
O Nancy, can'st thou love so true, Through perils keen with me to go, Or when thy swain mischance shall rue, To share with him the pang of woe? Say, should disease or pain befall, Wilt thou assume the nurse's care, Nor, wilful, those gay scenes recall Where thou wert fairest of the Fair?
And when at last thy love shall die, Wilt thou receive his parting breath? Wilt thou repress each struggling sigh, And cheer with smiles the bed of death? And wilt thou o'er his breathless clay Strew flow'rs and drop the tender tear? Nor then regret the scenes to gay, Where thou wert fairest of the Fair?
ANSWER—BY THE SAME.
YES, Henry, yes! with thee I'll go, Where'er thy footsteps lead the way; With thee a cot can bliss bestow, A silent glen can charms display. Ruffet is more than silk to me; Each courtly scene I'd quit with ease, Nor seek a joy in aught but thee.
Yes, Henry, yes! with thee I'll go, Nor sigh for any pleasures past; Whether with sultry heat I glow, Or shiver to the northern blast. Supported by thy friendly arm, Fatigue and toil are light to me; My heart no hardship could alarm, Blest through the world to follow thee.
Yes, Henry, yes!—what most I dread— Should pain or grief my joy molest; My arm should raise thy drooping head, My voice should sooth the cares to rest. No nurse untaught by fondest love, Could like thy Nancy watchful be; While every tender care should prove That all my joys depend on thee.
But, Oh! my Henry, should'st thou die— What would thy faithful love befall? Yet no faint voice—no wat'ry eye Should mark the anguish of my soul; For when thou had'st resign'd thy breath, Close by thy side my grave should be; And, happy in the arms of death, Still would thy Nancy follow thee.
Moral Department.
STORY OF AN APPARITION.
IN the vicinity of Chamberry, a town in Savoy, stood the ancient mansion of Albertini; round it were several little buildings, in which were deposited the cattle, poultry, &c. &c. belonging to the family. A young gentleman by the name of Barbarosse came to the chateau on a visit for a few days; he was cordially received, being a pleasing lively disposition; and an elegant room in the evening was prepared for his accommodation.
The family and their young guest spent the day very agreeably; and after supper they set round a comfortable fire and diverted themselves with songs and stories: The former as is generally the case, were some of the tender and pathetic kind, and some were sprightly; but the latter were for the most part, of the melancholy cast, particularly those which related to preter-natural occurrences.
The social party separated at half past 12 o'clock, and Barbarosse retired to his chamber. It was a handsome room on the first floor, having three doors; two of these belonged to two little closets; one on the right that overlooked a farm yard, and another more to the left, that presented through the window a view of a large romantic wood; the third door was that by which he entered his room after traversing a long passage. Our youth had visited the rooms in the morning, and looked out of the windows to enjoy the prospect for a great while.
As he entered this apartment with his mind full of the diversion just left, he put his candle down upon the table, and looked about him; there was an excellent fire in the chimney, with an iron grating before it, to prevent accidents; a large elbow chair stood near it; and not being at all sleepy, he sat down, reflecting on the amusements of the day, and endeavoured to recollect the tales he had heard. In some he thought he perceived strong traits of truth; in others he discover-
ed palpable fiction and absurdity.—While he was deliberating upon the various incidents, the watch-bell tolled two; but Barbarosse did not attend to it, being deeply engaged in his contemplations: he was suddenly aroused from his reveries by an uncommon rustling sound, issuing from the closet on the right hand, and listening attentively, he heard distinct taps upon the door at short intervals!
Alarmed at the circumstance, he walked slowly to the bed side and drew forth his pocket pistols from under the pillow; these he placed carefully upon the table and resumed the elbow chair. All was again as still as death, and nought but the winds which whistled around the watch-tower, and the adjacent buildings, could be heard.
Barbarosse looked toward the door of the closet which he then, and not till then, perceived was open, and hanging upon a jar. Immediately a fierce blast forced it wide open—the taper burned blue, and the fire seemed almost extinct.
Barbarosse rose up, put forth a silent hasty ejaculation of prayer, and sat down again: again he heard the noise! he started up, seized the pistols, and stood motionless whilst large cold drops of dew hung upon his face.—Still his heart continued firm, and he grew more composed; when the rustling and taps were renewed—Barbarosse desperately invoked the protection of heaven, cocked one of his pistols, and was about to rush into the portentous apartment, when the noise increased and drew nearer: and a loud peal of thunder that seemed to rend the firmament, shook violently the solid battlements of the watch-tower the deep toned bell tolled three! and its hollow sound long vibrated on the ear of Barbarosse, fainter and fainter murmurs, when a tremendous cry thrilled him with terror and dismay, and the long dreaded spectre stalked into the middle of the room, and Barbarosse overcome with surprize and astonishment at the unexpected appearance, sunk down convulsed* in his chair.
The phantom was armed, de pied en cap , and clad in a black garment. On his crest a black plume waved majestically, and instead of a glove or any other lady's favor, he wore a blood red token. He bore no weapon of offence in his hand, but a gloomy shield made of the feathers of some kind of bird, was cast over each shoulder; he was booted and spurred, and looking upon Barbarosse with ardent eyes, raised his feathery arms and struck them vehemently against his sides, making at the same time the most energetic exclamations!
Then it was that Barbarosse found that he had not shut down the window of that closet in the morning, from which neglect it happened, that a black game cock had flown into the closet & created all this inexpressible confusion.
*Lest any of the faculty should wish, inef-fectually to be informed what species of convul-sions afflicted Barbarosse, I think it proper to sat-isfy their truly laudable curiosity by anticipation, and to assure them that foli d' homme d' hon-neur , that his disorder was a convulsion of laugh-ter only.
ON MODESTY—BY A LADY.
AN easy unaffected modesty, is a virtue not only graceful and excellent, but may be reckoned among the most durable beauties: it improves every look and feature, and gives a becoming dignity to a person's air: it atones for a mean dress, and sets off the richest with an additional lustre. The standard of beauty varies in proportion to the various opinions of mankind in different countries; but modesty like light, is the same to all. Beauty, like a flower, is slow in its growth, short in its bloom, and its decay raises in us a sort of an ill-natured compassion: but modesty in its dawn has its charms; & when it has stood all attacks, is entitled to our admiration. Beauty may please the eye, but modesty and delicacy engage the heart. To be possessed of those inestimable virtues, is almost an invariable proof of good sense, and a refined understanding, & is the strongest security a fine woman can give of making her admirer happy for life.
USEFULNESS OF AN OLD WOMAN.
**** ON my return, I found an old woman at the door, where she seemed unable to gain admittance. I knocked for her. At last a man put his head out of the window. "Ah! It is this everlasting hag that wakes us: she will never die."
I was shocked at this brutal answer. "Madam," said I, "may I ask the reason of your coming home so late?"—"I have been to take care of a sick person; but, as I have already sat up two nights, they are afraid I shall fall asleep, and have sent me away." "They should have let you sleep at the house that employed you." "I feared lest I should be troublesome. At my age, sir, we are not sufferable but in cases of the most urgent necessity: yet there is no tenderness but in women; there is no attention but in old women. The young ones are constantly employed in taking care of themselves. As for me, I divide myself into four parts when I am nursing one that is sick: I have an eye to every thing. I do not fear that want of sleep will weigh my eye-lids down, make me become pale, and even indisposed. A sick person never constrains himself with an old woman."
I felt that this woman knew exceeding well the utility of her age.—Still the door was unopened. I knocked again but no answer was made.—At this moment a man arrived from the house that the old woman had quitted. "Ah, Mrs. Thomson, are you here yet?" cried he; "your patient wants you again; he will have none but you; I beg you will return." The good old woman returned. She was highly pleased that the sick person had sent for her again. I saw that she was not destitute of information. I went with her, in order to have a little further talk with her on that subject.
"Women," said she to me, "are men's nurses. I heard it once told to an old officer, whom I nursed during sickness, that after the battle of Rosbach , the general, who had many wounded soldiers, and few people to take care of them, determined to make nurses of all the loose females that followed the army, and told them that they would do well to behave properly. Well, sir, the greater part of them became steady, industrious and attentive; they took care of the soldiers as if they had been their children, and saved three fourths of them."
"A woman is often praised, but never sufficiently valued. When a man sees a woman, what ought he to see in her? His nurse—his guardian—his mistress—his wife—his unceasing friend—his comforter in sickness—the being that gives him his first life—that affords him his first food—that is the creator or promoter of every pleasure he enjoys during life—and whose tender attention can alleviate the dreadful pangs of dissolution.—Young, she is beautiful; old she is good: one grateful word over-pays her. Old women are fit for a number of things which young ones are incapable of performing, either from ignorance, or because they will not take the trouble. An old woman is never tired of any thing. I am old, sir, and I know my value in society."
APHORISMS AND MAXIMS.
PIETY and peace go hand in hand: But piety and discord have no connection: where the latter prevails, it destroys the former.
He who publishes the faults of others, to conceal his own, is like him who attempts to hide the wind by throwing dust into the air!
NATURE made us with two ears, and one mouth, that we might hear much and not talk too much.
As a lion lieth in wait for his prey; so doth the devil for those who utter lies and work iniquity.
Few are so good as to have no enemies; few so bad that they have no friends.
THE worst have some who wish to uphold them: The best have some who wish to take them down.
THE best way to wipe off a slider, is to walk uprightly, and thereby to show yourself an honest man.
COMMON sense and common decency are inseparable companions; whoever disregards the latter, thereby shows himself destitute of the former.
THERE is no man more despicable, than a despicable wretch pushed up with a conceit of his own importance.
SHINING abilities, prostituted to vile purposes, excite at once both pity and contempt.
WHATEVER is just, is equal; but whatever is equal is not always just.
MANY are fond of a short way to knowledge; but that short way is generally the nearest way to ruin.
A PRIME part of wisdom is to keep a good conscience: the next part is to keep a good tongue. Fid. Spy.
LOVE.
THE following animated picture of love, and its tendency, is drawn by Dr. Fordyce, in his "Sermons to young women." "Honorable love! that great preservatrice of purity, that powerful softener of the fierce spirit, that mighty improver of the rudest carriage, that all subduing yet all exalting principle of the human breast, which humbles the proud, and bends the stubborn, yet fills with lofty conceptions, and animates with a fortitude that nothing can conquer—what shall I say more? which converts the savage into a man, and lifts the man into a hero!"
ANECDOtes.
A FEW years since, three Irishmen landed at New-London directly from the sod. They went to a tavern and called for dinner. The landlord having dined, he informed they had no victuals, prepared but apple dumplings; which were accordingly set before the paddies. One says to the other, what kind of meat is this? I never saw any such meat set before any body in Ireland. "Arrah, by my shoul," says one of them, "I'll soon tell you what it is:" Taking one of the dumplings in his hand and throwing it under the table to a large dog that instantly swallowed it. The heat in the apple severely burnt the poor dog's throat. The animal opened his mouth, down with his nose on the floor, and began pawing in his mouth with both feet. "There by Jasus," says Paddy, "It is a Dog's Jew's-Harp, see how he plays on it!"
A LADY of quality spoke to her butler to be very saving of a barrel of good small beer, and asked him how it could be best preserved? The butler replied, "by placing a barrel of good ale by it."
SOME robbers having broken into a gentleman's house, went to the footman's bed and told him, if he moved he was a dead man. "That's a lie," cried the fellow, "If I move I am sure I am alive."
SALES AT AUCTION.
TO BE SOLD
On the 10th of March next, at 1 o'Clock P. M. at the Dwelling-House of the late SIMEON POTTER, Esq. of Swansey, deceased.
THAT Noted place called the James Brown FARM, on Gardner's Neck, now in the occupation of James Luther, Esq. containing Two Hundred Acres, being the same, more or less.—For further information enquire of said James Luther, Esq. on the premises, or of the Subscriber, in Warren.
MARY GARRETT.
Warren, Feb. 5, 1807.
On the 10th day of March next.
A QUANTITY of Stock, viz. Cows, Oxen, Young Cattle, &c.—And a Quantity of Hay, at the Dwelling-house of the late SIMON POTTER, Esq. deceased.
....ALSO....
To be Sold at the same time and place, by Messrs. Hopkell Mc Neal & Thomas Laing, the Hog Neck FARM, so called.
WILLIAM D'WOLF, Adm'r.
Somersett, Jan. 20, 1807.
FOR SALE, BY
Nathaniel Burr & Son,
50,000 of good BRICK.
Robbub, Feb. 20, 1807.