Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-05-28 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES.) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
MEDICINES,
For Sale by JACOB RICHARDSON, P. M.
DR. ATKINSON'S
Genuine Essence of Mustard.
RHEUMATISM in every stage, instantly submits to its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Sciatica, Numbness, Palsy, and Complaints of the Stomach, after various other medicines have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and also in a fluid state. The pills are particularly serviceable in flatulencies and indigestion, and by their salutary operation, promote perspiration, and gradually undermine the most obstinate rheumatism; and, at the same time, invigorate the debilitated constitution. The fluid essence is a remarkable active embrocation, necessarily used with the pills, and as generally excites a tingling sensation; it removes the cause of pain, by bringing on a circulation in the parts affected, by this means, frozen limbs, the severest sprains and bruises, old strains and relaxations, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits by the signature of THOMAS STOKES, & Co. being affixed to each bottle; without which mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Chambaud's Antiphlogistic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and con- sumption, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
MR. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a preparation that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the racking in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strengthening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints affecting the breast and lungs, those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. Asthma and confined consumptions have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping-cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be administered at an improper season.
The Genuine Scotch Web Ointment.
THE only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, so many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public, to observe, that the name THOMAS STOKES & Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
ATKINSON'S
Genuine and Infallible Worm Destroying Lozenges.
AS a speedy, effectual, and sure remedy, stands unrivalled, and has performed innumerable cures, when medical aid and other worm medicines could afford no relief. These Lozenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but entirely and effectually prevent their regeneration. For this purpose, the proprietor recommends their being used in the spring and fall. Those families who have taken his advice, and used the Lozenges as their common phylic among the children (for which they are excellently calculated) have now the happiness to find their children entirely delivered from those dreadful vermin.
DR. HUNTER'S
Genuine Antiphlogistic Pills.
AN agreeable and certain preventative of that predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West-India Islands is the best evidence of their superior excellence.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Genuine Ague and Fever Drops, For the Cure of Agues, Intermittent and Remittent Fevers.
THE proprietor feels it his duty, to present to the public, a Medicine acknowledged & proved to be the first in the world; being a sovereign remedy for one of the most distressing diseases which afflict mankind. The properties and qualities of this Medicine, has been so fully approved and attested, as to leave no doubt whatever of its efficacy. Thousands have been cured by these drops, after the bark and every other remedy, has proved ineffectual; and not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than a single bottle.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life.
For the Cure of Consumption and Asthma Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholice and Dysentery.
CAUTIOUS investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal
economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies above mentioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness the analogy of their source by a natural inference suggested the idea of their removal by the same means: The result was the discovery of the Re-animating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and astonishing success, has obtained the warmest approbation of characters of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession, the proprietors can confidently recommend, as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant remedies ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
IN this age of luxury and licentiousness, when the indiscretion of youth disappoint the expectations of maturity, and lay the foundation of premature and sickly old age, it is not to be wondered, that a medicine of such restorative powers, as the Aromatic Lozenges of Steel, should obtain the sanction and recommendation of the most enlightened medical characters in the world: Many persons who were lately labouring under infirmities, which rendered life insupportable, are now enjoying health and vigour, the weak the languid, the relaxed, and emaciated of either sex. Those who have impaired their constitutions by a long residence in unhealthy climates; the nervous, & debilitated; will find in this medicine, the balm of comfort, a degree of reanimation, & a delightful transition from misery & infirmity, to health & happiness.
Matrimony. It is much to be regretted, but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes, are deterred from entering into the married state, by secret infirmities, which delicacy forbids them to disclose; and there are not a few, who being already married, are rendered miserable, for want of those pleasures of mutual love; without which, happiness in this state, is at best very precarious. It has been ascertained, beyond a doubt, that those circumstances are occasioned by general, or partial relaxations, or weakness in either sex; and, it is equally certain, that the Genuine Aromatic Lozenges are the best, if not the only remedy ever discovered for this species of debility; when taken into the stomach, they immediately dissolve, and diffuse themselves, like a vapor through every pore, producing effects at once delightful, salutary, and permanent.
Dr. Bardwell's Genuine Eye-Water.
A Sovereign remedy for all diseases of Eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itching, and films; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fevers; and is an unparalled strengthener of a weak sight.
Specific Drops for Deafness.
FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in Deafness & Hardness of Hearing. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this valuable medicine, are earnestly recommended to a trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often perfected a complete cure. Copious directions for the use of the Specific Drops for Deafness are sealed up with each.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Ache.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne Essence, is now generally known, that it is no presumption in the proprietor to say, that Head Ache, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy has failed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
*** Sold by appointment, with copious directions for their use, by Mr. James Oram, book-seller, No. 102 Water Street, New-York; by Mr. Benjamin Johnson, Market Street, Philadelphia; Messrs. Manning & Loring, Boston; Mr. Daniel Crocker, New-Haven; Mr. Charles Bostwick, Bridgport; Mr. Ebenezer White, Danbury; Mr. Samuel Green, New-London; Mr. John Burnet, Newark; Mr. Job Hains, Elizabeth Town; and by one respectable agent in every populous town on the navigable waters in the U. States. Newport, April 30, 1803. 135
THOMAS VOAX,
SUGAR-REFINER,
South-end of Thames-Street (Newport) has constantly for Sale,
LOAF SUGAR (1st and 2d quality) Lump Sugar and Syrup.—Also, Refined Brown Sugar and MOLASSES, of an excellent quality, for family's use.
Loaf Sugar exchanged for Brown as usual. April 2, 1803. 131
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
A VINDICATION
OF THE
MEASURES
OF THE
PRESENT ADMINISTRATION,
By ALGERNON SIDNEY.
"Where Liberty is—there is my Country."
No. III.
[Concluded from our last.]
BUT say the advocates for war, France is a powerful, ambitious and designing nation; she has procured the cession of Louisiana to draw a cordon round these States. The nation therefore has the right of levying war to ward off a future evil. An infant colony planted in the wilderness for a cordon to bridle this Union!—As well might she set a sergeant's guard to overawe the people of Paris. I readily admit the importance of attaching that country to the Union, because thereby we shall be forever secured from the wars and intrigues of Europe. We should then have no interest in forming political connections with the maritime powers. But I maintain, that, by the laws of nations, the cession of territory by one nation to another, does not create a right of war in the adjoining nation. That nation must wait, not indeed until their neighbours declares war, but until she furnishes some evidence of her hostile intentions, by adding to the number or strength of her forts, increasing her troops, denying the exercise of her own rights, or the like. This rule appears to apply with particular force in the present case, for France nearly a century before we had a settlement on the western waters, was the proprietor of this colony. By the fortune of war she was compelled to cede it; again, by the fortune of war she has been enabled to regain it. Her reclaiming an ancient colony, founded by herself and ceded by the possessors, cannot give a just right of war to her old neighbour, nor can I believe such war if just, would be politic. But it is said, if we were in possession of New-Orleans, France could not get a foot hold, and the country of course would become ours; that is it time would not alter the justice of the case. So it ought be said, that if we seized upon Montreal it would give us the command of the St. Lawrence, the western lakes and the Upper Canada.
Is there no point of attack from these two Floridas, or must the war of necessity be confined to New-Orleans? No. If there be a war it will rage in all parts, it will destroy our navigation, commerce, and fisheries, and may produce serious calamities to our seaports. I fear not the issue of a just war; strong in ourselves, possessed of every material necessary for war, removed three thousand miles from the powers that alone can attack us on American ground, we are certain of eventual success. All wars on this continent must terminate in the aggrandizement of this nation and the extension of her territory. But to a nation of farmers and artisans, glory and happiness are essentially different.
When France takes possession of that country she will cultivate peace and good neighbourhood, or, invite war. If the former, the two nations will be mutually useful and beneficial; if the latter her colony cannot thrive, or become dangerous. It is peace and persevering industry alone, that can build up a powerful colony. But the advocates for war contend the colony will thrive. Admit the fact, so shall we. And by the time any colony France can establish, shall equal in strength an average state in the union we shall possess a power equal to France herself, in numbers, resources and the means of war. That the possessors mighty power at this moment I admit, this is one reason why we should not wage war unnecessarily. She has come to her growth and splendor; we are in the very gristle; our bones though sufficient for any necessary conflict, have not yet acquired their solidity and strength. Time is every thing to this nation. France is under the command of a valliant and fortunate leader. Before a powerful colony can be raised up in Louisiana, he will be laid in the tomb of his ancestors, and nature rarely gives great rulers to a nation in succession. The brilliant exploits of a great warrior inspire the world with awe, but the effect is transitory. The conquests of Tamerlane have long been celebrated. His posterity became vassals. Cyrus made Asia bow to the Persian sceptre, Darius left the diadem from his head. Alexander conquered the world—his empire died with him; Louis the fourteenth threatened to overturn the liberties of Europe; in the end his throne tottered under him—Not unfrequently has it happened that the prudence of the warrior is lost in the splendor of his victories, and he closes his career on the level from which he started.
But what of this mighty power, can she change the course of nature? Can she force colonies into prosperity? She may protect them, and can do no more. The colony of Louisiana must depend upon the daily industry
and economy of the citizens. They will have to combat the evils of an unhealthy climate,—They will have to reduce the forests, at an endless labor and expense, to drain marshes, to make roads and bridges, furnish themselves with comfortable buildings and every other convenience of life—Without an influx of people from Europe it must take the colony a century to acquire any considerable length. With that influx they must furnish us with a market, and depend on us for the necessaries of life for many years. From its geographical situation the colony must even derive from us principally, the conveniences and luxuries of foreign countries. The merchants of our capitals must be their importers, and the import on their importations must enrich our treasury. Nature has ordained this, and France cannot vacate her decrees.
Commanding the left bank of the Mississippi, for more than twenty degrees of latitude, the Atlantic for more than sixteen hundred miles, with an hundred navigable rivers who pay their tribute to that ocean, what have we to fear from an infant colony, protected by a remote power, possessing but one avenue to the civilized world, and that, to say the least, equally within our command? If foreign connections shall become necessary are they not to be procured? Is there not a nation, more capable than any other of foreign enterprise, whose interest would lead them with us to unhackle the Mississippi, the West-Indies and Spanish Maine?
When I reflect upon the most natural consequences deducible from the proposed establishment, it appears to me, the colony will be for many years a pledge, and the citizens hostages, for the just and equitable conduct of France. This to my mind furnishes strong consolation to balance the prospects of future war.—Our nation with others must take her portion of wretchedness, so must I in common with my fellow men, but shall I force sickness and pain upon me, because I must one day meet those evils, or shall this nation plunge herself headlong into the miseries of war because she must one day be scourged by that dreadful calamity?
One other consideration of great weight forces itself on my mind. As man, when he arrives at full age, withdraws himself from his parents, forms new connections and establishes himself in life, so colonies when they no longer require the fostering hand of their parent, withdraw from her and take their rank among the nations of the earth. The situation of this colony, her distance from the present country, and her contiguity to this republic, appear to indicate her early separation from France. With those States the colony must have a daily intercourse, her citizens will imbibe our principles, our customs and habits. An alliance may take place, or she may be incorporated as a member of the union. Our peaceable temper and habits, and our dispositions to extend to arts of civil life to the exclusion of war, furnish to the European powers, the greatest safeguard for their American possessions. The time must come when America will possess full command by forcing us to assume the character of a warlike people, that even may be accelerated.
On this interesting subject there is one suggestion of the highest importance repeatedly made by the opposition. It is this—The citizens of the western States will secede from the union and form an alliance with France.—When that event happens the son of our happiness will set for ever, "and darkness and thick tempests hover around us."
But what are the evidences which support this assertion. The citizens of the western States have invariably manifested an attachment to the union as ardent as that of any other portion of the nation; their morals are as correct, their intellect as sound, and their interest in our unity as unbounded. They are connected with the Atlantic States with them, by these and every tie of interest, affection and consanguinity. No nation was ever united by ties stronger than those which bind together the States. The dissolution of no nation ever portended greater evils than would probably result from our separation. We now enjoy in each other, confidence, peace and happiness—We should then have, jealousies, wars, and the last dregs of human wretchedness—We are now united in one common interest as a band of brothers—We should then seek each others ruin as rival enemies. The powers capable of attacking us are now removed three thousand miles; we should then have an enemy at our doors; our neighbours would with our destruction. Weak indeed, must that man be, who believes that disunion can take place without producing perpetual wars. The dreadful tragedies of Europe will be acted in America. The weaker nation will call in the aid of some foreign power. The stronger will imitate her example, and America become the theatre of European intrigue, devastation, and plunder.
History furnishes few instances of any nation, who for protection, has relied on another without sacrificing her happiness and independence. Rome undertook the protection of Greece; Britain of Portugal, and the minor

powers of India; France of Holland and Switzerland; and Russia of Poland and Lithuania. Will the people of these States, instructed as they are by the experience of ages, destroy the ark of their safety, and descend, from the high eminence of liberty and independence, to the humble condition of dependants and vassals of the powers of Europe? Will the people of the western country prefer the friendship and protection of France, to their own independence, and a lasting connection with the Atlantic States? Will they elect a friend abroad and an enemy at home, in preference to a friend at home, with the chance of an enemy abroad.
A variety of other arguments in favor of the perpetuity of the union, present themselves on a moment's consideration. By dissolving the union and establishing separate governments, the expenses of the people will of necessity be doubled, inasmuch as there will be, instead of one, the support of two governments.
The Atlantic States, particularly the eastern and middle, are nearly replete with population. Their rising generations require the wide range of the western country for settlements.
In many of these States there is a surplus capital; in time of general peace the boundless field for action, and enterprise presented in that country, offers the principle, if not the sole object worthy of attention.
The eastern States are highly commercial and deeply interested in navigation; their own and the nations prosperity require their devotion to these pursuits. To them the freights of the rich and increasing products of the Mississippi and her thousand tributary streams, is of the first importance. Before an age passes away the fine timbers, the sail cloths and the cordage of that country, will become necessary for this navigation; from that river will be annually distributed a greater variety of, and more value in the products of agriculture, than ever the Wolga, the Danube, or the Rhine, in the most fortunate year bestowed on the people of Europe.
From these and from the southern States the exports are essentially different from those of the regions of the west. No jealousy or competition in interest can arise between them; all will contribute but by different means, to the general welfare of the nation. Nor can it be believed that the competition, which in a limited degree may exist between that country and the middle States, can ever create one unfriendly sentiment. No consideration could induce the middle States to a separation. They extend into that country; from it is derived no inconsiderable share of importance. Their geographical situation, and their connections with the people, afford them the best chance to secure to themselves its commerce, which at this time they enjoy almost exclusively. Advantages will ever be derived from that commerce much more important than any evils which can arise from a competition in the articles of export. Neither can we forget, that trade is constantly seeking a level, and when the market becomes over-stocked with any article, it is neglected, and others resorted to which promise a better profit.
The interests of the western people are equally evident. Their infant country required the aid of her elder sisters. The emigration of our youth and the introduction of our capital are essential to her prosperity and increasing importance. Not less so are our commerce and navigation. Secluded from every portion of the ocean, it is impossible for that country ever to become a commercial or maritime power. While the Atlantic states possess every advantage for assuming that character, the people of the western country will always require the aid of our commerce and maritime strength, to supply their wants, and vend their products, and preserve their free intercourse with the Atlantic. Without the aid of the Atlantic states, it will for ever be in the power of a maritime nation to control the navigation of the Mississippi, and exclude the products of the western country from the world.
Upon these states, the people of that country, under any circumstances, will principally depend for the manufactures, elegancies & luxuries of other countries. Should they separate from them by the impost levied on the goods they will consume, they will forever contribute to the maintenance of our wealth and power, while they will wholly exclude themselves from participating in any of the benefits resulting from the revenue. Once established to a distinct and separate government, their only resort for revenue will be direct taxation; now the impost which they must continue to pay, is equal to the necessities of government, and releases them from every other contribution. With men regarding their own or their country's interest, this single consideration must be conclusive.
Beloved and happy country! He who made thee the asylum of the oppressed, and established in thy bosom the sanctuary of freedom, has so diversified his gifts and blended the interests of all, as to make thee immortal.
HARTFORD, (Con.) May 19. The number of votes as given in for governor for the present year, are as follows: For Jonathan Trumbull, 14,375 Ephraim Kirby, 7,848 Scattering, 223
It affords us real pleasure to give the foregoing information, for it will be seen that the number of republican votes has nearly doubled since the last Spring.—They then stood as follows:
Trumbull, 11,368 Kirby, 4,523 Scattering, 393
The tory Editors in this State, for some time past, have boasted much of what they called the triumph of federalism; and Editors of the like stamp, in other States, believing from what they read, that republicanism was dead in Connecticut, have not failed to express their joy—but the event of the present election, which has
given Col. Kirby an increase of 3325 votes, will furnish them with a "stubborn fact" on this subject; and they are welcome to all the consolation they can derive from it.
Every inducement is now held out to the republicans, to persevere in their exertions, for the support of good government; they have seen what little exertions they have made, succeed beyond their expectations. Federalism has made its greatest effort, and without its boasted success.
If the federalists could but look to New-York or Massachusetts, to Vermont or Rhode-Island, and say, "see there the sun of federalism shining brighter and brighter," it would afford them relief; but in all those places they look in vain for consolation. Notwithstanding their pretended confidence in the strength of their party, the most sagacious among them cannot help casting their eyes now and then at Pennsylvania, in which single State there is a greater majority of republicans, than the majorities of federal votes in all the New-England States put together.
These considerations have long disturbed and alarmed their imaginations, and the alarm increases when they reflect that the FIRST LINK in Hamilton's GREAT CHAIN, (which was about to bind together and save the nation) has already broken in pieces.
NEWPORT, Saturday, May 28, 1803.
RUTLEDGE'S LETTERS.
WILDER'S AFFIDAVIT.
THE affidavit of William R. Wilder, lately brought forth, deserves—a certain degree of attention. William R. Wilder swears, if the certificate of B. Hazard is worthy of credit, "That since the year eighteen hundred, he has constantly had for sale, and has been selling, at his book-store in Newport, large supplies of 'hot pressed paper, bearing the water mark, T. Stains, 1799.' To understand this affidavit correctly, it is necessary to insert the word long , before the word since —because that, in fact, Wilder never had, nor ever sold paper of the description mentioned, until the last winter, that is, until long since 1800. Whether it is intended that the affidavit should be understood in the sense which we give, or whether it is meant to impose on the public this fallacy, to wit, that Wilder had for sale, in Newport, paper similar to that on which the Geffroy-letters were written, at and before the time when those letters were written, August 18, and 7th 1801, we unequivocally declare that Wilder had not for sale in his shop or store the kind of paper in question, neither in Aug. 1801, when the Geffroy-letters were written, nor in July 1802, when the Robert T. Smith letter was written to Callender, nor previous to the publication of the forgery; and that he has had such paper only since the discovery and exposure of the guilt of Rutledge.
The paper which Wilder now sells is hot pressed, water mark'd T. Stains 1799—the congressional paper in 1800 was hot pressed, bearing the same water mark—the Geffroy-letters are on similar paper—and rather unfortunately for Rutledge, the paper on which he wrote respecting his friends Champlain and Otis, to the printer of the Aurora, has the water mark, A. Blackwell 1797, which happens to be the paper on which he wrote, in 1799 & 1800, to two of his then friends in Newport, and has the same water lines and marks, some "respectable merchant" and "principal stationer" of Philadelphia must be produced.
The truth is, that, some time after the publication of the Geffroy-letters, in 1802, two gentlemen, one of Providence (R. I.) the other of Charleston (S. C.) induced by a desire to discover the real author of the letters, whomsoever he might be, examined the hand-writing carefully, and on examination of the kind of paper also, observed the quality and water marks—they called, immediately, at the stores of the different stationers in Newport, to inquire for and purchase paper of the same quality & marks, but none could be procured, though the inquiry was made at Wilder's, who now, it seems, swears he has constantly had for sale, since 1800, the hot pressed paper, bearing the water mark T. Stains 1799. The two gentlemen would have been happy to have discovered any circumstance favorable to Rutledge, but they discovered the paper to be Congressional—a circumstance which, with others infinitely more strong, must have operated on their minds to perfect conviction of his guilt. We think it a duty incumbent upon them to make known to the world the answer given to their inquiries at Wilder's shop—and we think it the duty of other gentlemen, who inquired at Wilder's about the same time, and before it was generally known on what paper the Geffroy-letters were written, to come forward with the answers received by them. Thus will the public be enabled to understand Wilder's affidavit. It would assist us in unfolding the meaning of Wilder's affidavit, if those who have ascertained from his under-agents the time when the T. Stains paper first, to wit, last winter, made its appearance in Wilder's store, would declare it, in print. We know that the public mind must be disgusted with Rutledge and his crimes, but justice demands sacrifices of individual feeling in the support of truth and conviction of great offenders, against both the divine and human laws. Besides, there is no probability of a trial at law, to which invitations have been so often repeated, and consequently the whole truth must be told in the public papers—and ought to be told. The truth has prevailed, and will prevail, false oaths notwithstanding; and this consideration ought to encourage those who have almost despaired when contemplating the facility with which false affidavits have been manufactured during the contest.
These observations are not made in ignorance of the state of the public mind relative to Rutledge's case—we know that a firm belief of his criminality is almost universal—we know that the forged letters have been examined by very many of the first and best men of our country, and compared by them with letters and papers on file, at the seat of government, in Rutledge's hand-writing, to their complete satisfaction and conviction that Rutledge wrote them—we know that the facts have been stated in a manner which defies contradiction—but we wish to induce the friends to virtue to act like foes to vice, and to keep not back, but to come out before their fellow-citizens with facts which shall confound federalism and her vile agents. Such facts exist—and they ought to be published. Let it not be said that enough has been done—that Rutledge is rendered harmless—that he is to be pitied—we but not our breasfs to commiseration, but we hold justice in high estimation, and we avow our inclination towards full and perfect justice, first, and mercy, to close the scene.
On our part we publish several anonymous pieces sent to the Editor of the Aurora, parts of which only have been printed, though their history is already before the public—and this we do, partly, to afford an opportunity to those of the former federal friends of Rutledge, who have not seen the whole, to peruse them. Any of these gentlemen can be favored with the perusal and examination of the original pieces, as well as the original Geffroy-letters—they are within our reach.—It was hoped that the federalists would have suffered this subject to have been buried with Rutledge in the oblivion to which his constituents have consigned him—had their wisdom permitted this, these pieces would not have appeared—and to that wisdom, the gentleman who are named, must attribute their sensations, however unpleasant, on reading productions which are disgraceful to humanity, and which had their origin in the head and heart of one of the vilest of human beings, who, to forgery, perjury and assassination, has added treachery to his bosom friends.
Before we close, permit us to expose the falsehoods contained in "paragraph" which "a Lover of Truth," who writes for the Boston Centinel and is complimented with a column in the Newport Mercury, and who has introduced Wilder's affidavit into notice, says "of itself possesses all the collateral evidence a paragraph is capable of possessing, to prove that Mr. Rutledge never wrote the letters in question." This is the paragraph which is to establish the innocence of Rutledge: "It ought to be remarked, that a note of Mr. Rutledge's writing, on some trifling subject, was in Richardson's (the Postmaster) possession, which being hastily written was much abbreviated, and a few words written peculiarly, and for would, cd for could, 'tis for it is, & for and; this being the model of the forgery, whenever the words, would, could, it is, and, occur in these long letters, they are throughout abbreviated as in the notes, and every word used in the notes is to be found repeatedly in the letters; and the resemblance between the same words occurring in them and in the notes from which they were imitated, is evidently greater, than between any other words in the forged letters and Mr. R's general handwriting." These are the falsehoods contained in it—it is not true that any such letter as that described was ever in Mr. Richardson's possession—it is not true that the letters or notes written to Mr. Richardson were much abbreviated—the dates are abbreviated in the usual manner; and, besides the dates, the word and only abbreviated—it is not true that the words would and could are abbreviated in the notes to Mr. Richardson—on the contrary, they are both written at full length—it is not true that the words it is are abbreviated in Mr. Richardson's notes—the word 'tis is not to be found in either of them. The word and is abbreviated in another letter or note, compared with the forgeries, as it is in Mr. Richardson's notes, but it is not the abbreviation of the word and that strikes the eye of the reader—it is a little tail to the &, peculiarly formed. In this last mentioned note, excepting the usual abbreviation of the date, no abbreviation is to be seen but of the word would—neither the words could, it is, or 'tis, occur in it—the word should is written at length twice. It is false that every word in the notes is to be found repeatedly in the forged letters—that lie is truly barefaced—and equally barefaced is the assertion "that whenever the words would, could, it is, and, occur in the 'forgeries,' they are throughout abbreviated as in the notes,"—nor is it true that the resemblance between the same words occurring in the forgeries and in the notes is greater than between any other words in the forged letters and Rutledge's general handwriting. It is true that the abbreviation of the word would merits attention in examining the forgeries—so does the peculiar mode of forming the &, which prevails in all Rutledge's writings we have seen, though the & is in his writings sometimes varied in the formation, as in the forgeries, and then its distinguishing tail is lost to the eye. It is also to be remarked, that other abbreviations occur in the forgeries, which are not in the notes, but which are in other of Rutledge's writings, and particularly 'em. But it is not by the abbreviations only that conviction is produced, on comparison of the forged letters with Rutledge's acknowledged writing—every letter, every word, every point speak the writer to be Rutledge, and this is equally true of the anonymous pieces.—For entire satisfaction on this head, we refer our readers to the Pamphlet published by Mr. Duane, at Washington—and we assure such of them as have not seen this Pamphlet, that they have only to peruse it, and to be convinced that Rutledge wrote the Geffroy-letters and the anonymous pieces.
Want of room obliges us to omit in this day's paper, the publication of the anonymous pieces sent to the Editor of the Aurora by the honorable John Rutledge, above alluded to; but they shall appear in our next.
Efforts to the fabricators of affidavits.
It is not advisable to procure from some merchant in Boston, an affidavit, shewing that he has had constantly for sale, and has usually sold to Mr. Wilder, respectable merchant and principal stationer and book store keeper in Newport, since the year 1800, large supplies of T Stains 1799? Would it not be prudent to procure half a dozen good federal affidavits, proving that T Stains has been the only paper used in Newport since 1800? It would add much to the force of the affidavits, were the deponents to swear roundly that they purchased T Stains since 1800 at the post office, especially as it has been for sale there since last winter, which certainly is long since 1800.
FROM THE (PITTSFIELD) SUN.
AS Mr. Rutledge has occasioned considerable noise in the political world, and has been a dear friend of Federalism from the first to the last, it may not be improper that you be informed, Fellow-Citizens, of the merit of this honorable gentleman, that you may in some measure determine, what kind of praise, and how much, is due him at the present time, as he has manifested an intention to retire from public life.—If he has been, as he says he has, a true friend of his country, and a sincere supporter of the constitution, we all ought to join in the clasp of applause, as he descends the stairs of the public theatre; but if on examination it be found that he is among the most bitter enemies of our prosperity, & has not demeaned himself as a good citizen, no one will be justified in applauding him.
It is not the intent of the writer to go into an examination of the general character of Mr. Rutledge; but he will confine himself to but a few of his recent transactions, which facts, if proved, will be sufficient to fix a stigma on his character that cannot be wiped away. It is always painful to expose to public view the deformity of any citizen whatever; but when a Member of Congress takes it upon himself to practice the most daring crimes, it is not fit that he should go unpunished. It is right that every one should be informed that we have among us "wolves in sheep's clothing."—Men, who are, to our country, like a canker at our vitals.—That every one may know how to appreciate the merit of Mr. Rutledge, the following summary of facts, which have lately been published, and which remain uncontradicted to the present hour, are submitted to the public.
[Here follows a concise statement of facts relative to the conduct of Mr. Rutledge, which has already been published in the newspapers and in a Pamphlet printed at the city of Washington.—It is not necessary therefore to re-publish it at this time.—The writer in the Sun closes the subject with the subjoined pertinent observations.]
Here, then, Fellow Citizens, is a specimen of the righteousness of a ring-leader of Federalism!—This is a view of some part of the conduct of the honorable John Rutledge, Esquire, a Member of the Legislature of the United States from South-Carolina. At one time you find this unoffending gentleman scribbling for the Aurora, and puffing himself into consequence at the expence of his friends. He then writes to Mr. Gerry, and gets it forwarded in the mail in a manner as mean—as mean as John Rutledge, for I cannot get a better word. The next we know is that he wrote two letters to the President, and put another man's name to them. In a few months after, Mr. Rutledge assumes the name of Robert T. Smith, and writes to his right honorable friend and fellow-laborer Callender, giving rise to a number of infamous falsehoods.
The next thing we hear of this pious man is, he favors to his own innocence! And lastly, he goes forty miles to assassinate an innocent man, because he possessed evidence of his guilt.—He attacks Mr. Ellery at an Inn (after sending him a challenge on the Sabbath.)—and if we may judge from the manner of the assault, and the weapon which he used, we must conclude that he intended nothing short of taking his life.
This honorable Legislator has recently addressed his constituents, and in a speech of great length has informed them that he declines being considered a candidate at the approaching election, and assigns for reason that it hurts his feelings to be a witness of the amazing errors of the present administration.—Poor fellow! your feelings are very delicate all at once. It is no wonder that you cannot be a witness of the conduct of the present administration without sensations of a serious nature. The drunken sailor was concerned lest the French should injure religion. You are concerned about the welfare of your country undoubtedly! You have set a number of excellent examples, especially in the last years of your public conduct. You are an honest man, witness your conduct in writing to the present Chief Magistrate and to the Editor of the Aurora.—You are a man of truth, witness your letter to Callender. You are a christian, witness your oath to your own innocence and your Sabbath day attack upon Mr. Ellery. Upon the whole, Mr. Rutledge, you are a true, genuine child of Federalism, without one drop of Republican blood in your veins. You are fit only for your own party. You have a genius for forging, and your mind is so depraved that you do not hesitate at swearing to your own innocence when your guilt stares you in the face.
It has been said, more than once, that the party calling themselves federal, have all the religion, all the knowledge, and all the wealth of the United States, but how it happens that Mr. Rutledge, who is one of the foremost, and would be entitled of course, to large checks on the banks of religion and knowledge, is both a knave and a fool, I leave to the reverend, candid, modest Editor of the Balance, who explains every thing without the least difficulty, and who never told but a very few LIES in his life.
AMOR LIBERTATIS.

At the Annual Meeting of the Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, of Newport, the following persons were chosen for the year 1803.  Samuel Vinson, President. Jethro Briggs, Vice President. Samuel King, Secretary. Anthony Dixon, Treasurer. COMMITTEE of Correspondence. Walter Nichols, Chairman.
John Pitman, Fleet S. Green, Thomas G. Pitman, William S. N. Allen, Perry Weaver, Daniel Durham, jun. John Williams, Stephen Hawkins, Joseph Cozzens, Thomas Coggeshall.
Our readers will observe by a correct statement of the votes for Governor, &c. in Connecticut, (under the Hartford head, in this paper) that the Republicans have gained more than Three Thousand votes in that State since last spring.
On Monday next, the Honorable General Assembly of this State will meet in this town, agreeably to adjournment.
Eleven buildings have lately been destroyed by fire in Troy, State of New York.
In Nantucket, Hon. Isaac Coffin, Esq. (Republican) had 263 votes for Senator, and B. Allen, Esq. (Federal) 24. Who will say now that all the Quakers are enemies to the government? No person that does regard the truth, and the reputation of one of the purest sects in Christendom. [S. Reg.]
To the Editor of the Commercial Advertiser. New-York, May 16, 1803.
Sir, I am requested by our minister in France to communicate publicly, that he had on the 11th March received the most flattering letters, in answer to one addressed by him to the First Consul, on the subject of our debts, &c. in which the most full and complete assurances are given, that every letter of the convention shall be punctually complied with. That their finances are in the best situation, and capable of meeting all engagements; and that even were it otherwise, and though it should submit them to partial inconveniences, he would strictly comply with the demands of justice; and calls upon the Minister to make out the accounts of American claims, for which he promises a full and ready payment. The minister adds, that he gives this early intelligence, because it will probably come through other channels, as he intended to call the Americans at Paris together, the next day, and communicate it to them, in which case he feared that interested persons might circulate on the wants of those who have already suffered too much by the delay. He concludes by saying, that without being absolutely certain, he thought he might confide in these promises so solemnly made, and that he would prefer eagerly for their execution. EDWARD P. LIVINGSTON.
OF GUADALOUPE. [A Dominican paper of the 23d April, contains the following paragraph.]
"By accounts from Guadalupe we learn, that a plot has been discovered, which had for its object, the arrest of the Captain General, Lacroix, and prefect Lescallier, whom it was intended were to be embarked for France. Several persons were arrested in consequence; and among the number is the commander of the forces, Menard, and Mons. Clairfontaine. They were both immediately put on board a vessel bound to France."
Gen. Bernadotte, appointed Minister to the United States, was to leave France in May. His retinue will be numerous, and the embassy is intended to be strikingly splendid. Mr. Monroe had not arrived at Havre April 6.
The frigate Chesapeake is expected home from the Mediterranean. The Adams, John Adams and New-York, were taking in provisions at Gibraltar April 1, and were bound up the Straights.
Mr. Cochran, an English gentleman, has been killed at Malta, in a duel with Mr. Bainbridge, a midshipman of the United States frigate New-York.
Arrived here on Sunday last, 19 days from Guadalupe, Schooner Mary of East Greenwich, William Searl. Left at Basseterre, St. Kitts' Catholic, Capt. Braughton, of Marblehead to sail on the 3d inst.
Mr. Searl informs, that just before he sailed, dispatches arrived at Guadalupe, stating that Malta was guaranteed to the British for the term of seven years, in consequence of which the differences were settled between France and England, and the rumour of a war was at an end.
WARREN, May 26. Sunday last arrived at this port the ship Agent, Benjamin Eddy, master, 19 days from Havana—while there Capt. E. received the following melancholy account from the master of a sloop from Porto Rico, viz.—That on the first ult. the sloop Mary, of New-Haven, was running down said island, bound for St. Domingo; as she drew in with the land, saw a small sloop running towards them; when the was within hail they were requested to furnish the Mary with some water, they answered it they would send their boat on board they would spare them three or four barrels; as soon as the boat got alongside, all the men in her were murdered;—they then left their own sloop and boarded the Mary, killed every person on board, except the captain who they spared until they were going into the harbor, when they also dispatched him:—A few days after their arrival at Porto Rico, having disposed of the cargo, they were in a tavern drinking—being intoxicated they fell into a dispute about the division of their plunder, which a number of persons overhearing, they were immediately apprehended, and owned the facts as above stated.
We shall in future present our readers with a Supplement, occasionally, until the publication of the Laws of Congress shall be completed. In the mean time, we earnestly request all delinquent Customers to pay up arrears, and thereby enable us to make such improvements in the REPUBLICAN as will meet general approbation.
Advertisements omitted, will have a conspicuous place next week.
LITERARY FAIR The Booksellers throughout the United States are informed, that the third Meeting of the American Company of Booksellers, will be held on Monday, the 30th of June, in the city of New York.
MATTHEW CAREY, President.
DIED—At the Havana, about the 10th of March last, Mr. EASTON COOKE, son of Mr. John Cooke, of Portsmouth, in the 25th year of his age.
At Carrasco, Benj. H. Phillips, Esq. Consul of the U. S. at that Island.
At Wickford, (N. K.) Mrs. ANSIS TENANT, the amiable consort of Mr. Geo. Tenant. At Providence, by a fall from a vessel, Mr. SAMUEL WYLLCAYE, aged 54. In this town, Mr. ROBERT CARTER.
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, May 27. ENTERED, From Sloop Aurora, Cahoon, New-York —Fame, Waldin, Charlestown Schooner Laura, Lock, New-York Sloop Nancy, Gardner, Hudson Schooner Mary, Searle, Basseterre —Federal, Rathbone, Surinam Sloop Laura, Holmes, Boston CLEARED, For Sloop Eliza, Brown, New-York —Two Sisters, Earl, Ditto —Polly & Nancy, Hasfield, Elenton Ship Angeronia, Burdick, Charlestown Sloop Fame, Waldin, Philadelphia Schooner Jack, Shaw, New-York Sloop Aurora, Cahoon, Ditto
Twenty Dollars Reward. LOST on the road from Newport to Easton's Beach, on the 25th inst. a red Morocco POCKET-BOOK, with a considerable sum of money; also a number of papers, of no use to any person but the owner. Whoever will return the same to the subscriber in Little-Comp-ton, or to Mr. Thomas Burnby, in Newport, shall be entitled to the above reward. CHARLES SOUTHWORTH. May 28th, 1803.
Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the Garrison of Fort Wolcott, in the night of the 23d inst. two soldiers of the United States Regiment of Artillery, of the following names and description: Nicholas Jones, born in the town of Wallingford, New-Haven county, Connecticut—aged 19 years; five feet eight inches high, blue eyes, short brown hair, and dark complexion—is of a slender form, and stoops much when walking—was dressed in the habit of a sailor. Also, Francis Ledyard, born in Plymouth, Connecticut—aged twenty-two years; five feet nine inches high, dark complexion, gray eyes, and short brown hair, is of an athletic form, very straight, and remarkably active—had on when he deserted a round hat, short blue jacket, and linen trowsers, all about half worn. Whoever secures said deserters in any gaol, or delivers them to the subscriber at Fort Wolcott, or to any other Officer in the service of the United States, shall be entitled to the above reward, with all reasonable expenses; or Ten Dollars for either of them. L. HOWARD, 1st Lieut. U. S. Artillerists. Fort Wolcott, May 24, 1803. N. B. The above deserters took with them an oak Boat and two Stands of United States Arms, which it is supposed they will leave in the neighborhood, and for which a handsome reward will be given, if returned.—The boat was entirely new, about 13 feet in length, and branded on the Stern, UNITED STATES.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons, having any demands against the Estate of EASTON BAILEY, Esq. late of Middletown, deceased, to exhibit them to either of the Subscribers for settlement; and all those persons that are indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to WILLIAM BAILEY, } Exec. PARKER HALL, } trs. Middletown, May 23, 1803.
John & Henry Cahoon, HAVE FOR SALE, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the hoghead; Flour, by the barrel; Mould and Dips Candles, by the box; Iron Cabosies; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—Also, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon —New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum; Iron Stoves—Salt-Peter'd Hams—Loaf Sugar; Butter, and Hag's Lard, &c.—LIKEWISE, LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—their favors gratefully acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Midlings, per bushel or barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS.
HENRY MOORE, & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store on the Ferry Wharf, by Wholesale & Retail, as Cheap as at any Store in Newport,
JAMAICA Spirits, Warming Pans, W. I. & New-England House & hearth Brushes, Rum, Sieves, Pewter, Holland, Gin, Flat Irons, Sherry and Malaga Coffee Mills, Wine, Looking Glasses, Molasses, loaf & brown Bars and Iron Candlesticks, Hyloo-skin, Tea Pots, Souchong & Bohea Tobacco & Snuff, Raisins, Nutmegs, All kinds of Nails, Allspice, Cassia, Cloves, Anchors, Pepper, Indigo, Fifty stands English Coppens, Allum, Muskets, Casted and New-York Flint, Powder & Shot Soap, Brimstone, Crockery and Glass Iron and Steel, Ware, Brass Kettles, Has of every kind Tea Trays & Waiters, from 1 dollar to 6 Knives & Forks, dollars 50 cents, Razors, Locks, 6 by 8 window Glass, Hinges, thumb Latch, Cotton Wool, Hammers, Slates, Cotton & wool Cards, Bellows, Flour by the Barrel, &c. &c.
They earnestly request those who have Accounts open with Wm. Moore, jun. & Co. especially such as have been of more than a year's standing to settle them without delay, either by Cash or Note. May 14, 1803. 137tf
Joseph W. Paine & Co.
Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, A GENERAL and genuine assortment of Groceries, as low as can be purchased in this town.—Likewise, Molasses of a superior quality per hoghead, New-England Rum by the hoghead. Sugar by the barrel. Tea by the dozen lb. Fresh Flour by the barrel, of which they intend to keep a constant supply. Belt Havana white and brown SUGARS, by the Box. Masters of Vessels, &c. can be supplied with any articles they may want, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, February 5, 1803.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
Has just opened, and now offers for sale, at his old stand, next door South of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, a neat and general Assortment of HARD WARE, STATIONARY, and other Articles.
AMONG which are, a great variety of the most fashionable cabinet furniture—brass knobs and hooks—pendal grates—elegant enameled and brass cloak pins (or supporters for looking-glasses) brass locks, bolts, hinges, and table castors—files and rasps—screws, brads, and nails, of all kinds—brass and iron hinges—door, chest, trunk, cupboard, pad, and other locks of every description—gun locks and brass furniture—knives and forks—desert knives—jack and pen knives—desk and office knives—josses and shavers—ring, knob, and thumb latches, brass and iron—pepper and iron, table and tea spoons—warming pans, copper and brass—composition, iron, steel, iron and black tin tea kettles—spades and shovels—povels and tongs—steelyards—chisels, files, gravers, patent and common—flats—bellows, brass and iron wos—box, and iron coffee mills—brass, japan'd, and iron candlesticks—flax and japan'd snuffers—snuffer boats—patent lamps, various kinds—Glue, first quality—Also, A handsome assortment japan'd ware.
Patent and common Time Glasses—Looking glasses—change and riding whips, and whip cords—brass and iron wire—curry combs—mouse and rat traps—axes, adzes and hatchets—drawing knives—carpenters and Kent hammers—wood saws—band and fitting do.—tennant dovetail and jabb do. brass and iron back-turning, compass and keyhole do.—double iron jack planes—jointers and smoothing planes—single iron do.—moulding and rabbit do.—ogivalls, hollows and rounds, and table planes—two ing philisters and plow planes—bits, blocks, with bits assorted—best cast-steel former chisels—common do.—morticing and socket chisels and gungs—cast-steel fluting gungs—plain iron's—sliding gungs—iron squares and compasses—carpenters rules—file and nail gimblets—saphorers, &c. Shoemakers hammers, knives, knippers, pincers, tacks, awl blades, do. lasts, and size sticks—House, hearth, clothes, hat, dusting, and tooth-brushes—horse shoe, tar, scraping and painters do.—bones, razors, razor strops and cases—shaving boxes—born and ivory combs—brass, pewter, leather, paper and glass inkstands—ink-powder—copper plate copy slips—letter writing, and wrapping paper, every quality—quills from 50 cents to 3 dollars per hundred—sealing wax & wosers—black and red Morocco pocket books—best black led pencils, slates & slate pencils—gunner seals and dividers—powder flasks—best London powder tea pots. And a variety of other articles as low as can be bought in this town. Newport, Dec. 24, 1802. 117tf
FOR SALE,
THE fast sailing brig FAVORITE, now lying at Hand's wharf, only four years old, built of the best of materials, and of the following dimensions, say 58 feet keel, 18 feet beam, and 8 feet hold; was built for a Packet.—For terms, and particulars, apply to EARL & WHITEHORNE. Newport, May 6, 1803. 135
Seamen's Journals for sale.
New Spring Goods,
JAMES MUMFORD
HAS FOR SALE, BROAD Cloths, Worsted Bindings, Cassimeres, Nankeen Ferret, Chintzes, Suspenders, Calicoes, Cambrics, Pencil, red and white Muslin for Gowns, Copperplate, Sprig'd Tambour'd, Blue and white spotted Jacquet, & book Muslins, India Calicoes, Black and blue Lutesings, Striped Cottons, Changeable ditto, Russells, Italian Silks, Calimancoes, Black Crape, Durants, Silk Nankeens, Ladies Sprigs & Feathers, Twill'd D., Striped and clouded Nankinets, Large and small Umbrellas, Ginghams, Bandanno & Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Black and white Netting, Spanish Silk for knitting, Velvet and silk Cord bindings for Boots, Dimities, Ribbons, Mullinets, Edgings, Fans, Satin pealings, Ladies silk Gloves & Mitts, of different colours, Sarcenets, White Cotton do. Gentlemen's black and white Sattin for Vests, Gentlemen's white silk Gloves, Yellow & green Canvas Linens, China Shawls, Fine Humhums, Slate colour'd Cambric do. Gentlemen's 3 and 4 thread silk and white Cotton Hose, Galoon Binding, Hemp do. Jeans, Marceilles Quilting, Black Muslins, Ladies silk Shawls, of different colours, Shoes, Kid Gloves, Ladies Bonnets, White linen pocket Handkerchiefs, Gentlemen's Cravats, Thread of all colours, Shirt Buttons, Red and white spotted ditto, Black Lace, as low as 1/2 per yd. &c. &c. Also— Gentlemen's HATS, various kinds & prices. Sundry other Articles, too tedious to mention. Newport, May 14. 3744
MEIN & ROGERS
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE in Thomas Street, at the Head of Banister's Wharf, NEWPORT, A general Assortment of GROCERIES, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
Jamaica Rum, 4th and 5th Proof Mace, Cognac Brandy Nutmegs, Best Holland Geneva Cloves, Old Madeira Cinnamon, London Particulars Allspice, Do. N. Y. Market Pepper, Sherry Ginger, Lisbon Cayenne Pepper, Malaga Best Durham Mustard, Port—and Do. English Starch, Claret Olive Oil—in Flasks, Hibbert's brown Stout Basket Salt, and London Porter Salt-Petre, French Cordials, a great Variety Allum, Best Indigo, Molasses, Rott Brimstone, Best Hyson Gun Powder, Hyson Skin Ingredients for Bitters, Souchong—and Spermaceti Candles, Bohea Best Macebahu and Coffee Scotch Snuff, Loaf, Muscovado, & Tobacco, India Sugars Best Spanish Segars, Cask and box Raisins China—in Tea sets, Currants 25 bbls. Pilot Bread, Almonds 25 Do. Ship do. Prunes An Assortment of Glass Olives & Crockery Ware— Anchovies together with a Variety, Superfine & fine Flour of other Articles. April 2, 1803. 131
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 Jewelry, in the neatest fashion. He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass can-dsticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dunks, & all swords and bangers; plated bits, stirrups, spurs; tea-trays; castors, and iron, steel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day glass; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Mopin'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 fashion; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl. Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver.

Paper Hangings. SAMUEL JAMES HAS FOR SALE, At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering , of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. May 14. 1803. 6m
CUSTOM HOUSE. THE Custom House is moved from the Parade, to the House formerly occupied by Oliver R. Warner, deceased, a few doors North of the Brick-Market. Newport, May 21.
WHEREAS the Court of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT, Esq. late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent:—All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within twelve months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said court. GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis- BENJAMIN SMITH, } sioners. All persons indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JEREMIAH HUNT of Newport. North-Kingstown, April 21. 1803. 138
NOTICE. All persons are hereby forbid trusting my wife Lydia, on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date. Newport, May 21. 1803. JOB GIBBS.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy (founded upon an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States") has been awarded and issued against Robert Lavoque, of Newport, in the county of Newport, and State of Rhode-Island, merchant; and he having been declared a bankrupt;—He is hereby required to surrender himself to the said Commissioners in the said Commission named, on Monday the 9th, and Thursday the 19th day of May next, and Wednesday the 8th day of June next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the State House chamber in said Newport; and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects: When and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their claims, and at the second sitting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said bankrupt is required to finish his examination.—All persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same except to whom the Commissioners shall appoint. EDWARD HEMPSTEAD, Clerk to the Commissioners. Newport, April 28. 1803.
John A. Shaw, & Co. INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Cyphers neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pepper Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Dozen Tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cases, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's bell & common Hatts, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Hardirons, Shovels & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cuts, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do, Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rappée & Scotch Snuff, Search, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewelry & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. Full Punctil attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2. 1802. 72tf
TO BE SOLD, OR LET, A F A R M, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about 6x miles from Wickford, containing 175 acres of good Land, with a Dwelling-House, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy.—Also, A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Dec. 29. 1802. 50tf
Blank Deeds, Manifests, Portage Bills, Bills of Lading, &c. for sale at this office.
JACOB RICHARDSON, Has for Sale at the Post-Office, A Hundred Thousand Dutch Quills, from No. 6 to 15, to be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.—States of the first quality, by the Dozen, of all sizes—Paper by the Ream of all qualities. Feb. 26. 1803. 126tf
GEORGE THOMAS Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, Has for sale the following Articles, viz. Fresh Malaga grapes; box and case raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; pepper; ginger; teas; coffee; chocolate, No. 1 & 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds. An assortment of preserved fruits, olives, peanuts; best Sherry, Malaga, & Tenerife Wines; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; together with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low. Newport, March 4. 1803. [61tf]
Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason, to the shop of Mr. Thomas Howland, directly opposite—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 favors acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18. 1802. 116tf Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD.
To be SOLD, or LET, And possession given the 20th inst. THE Dwelling-House now occupied by Mr. Cross, pleasantly situated at the north-end of Thames-Street; with a Yard, Garden, Stable, and a good Well of Water.—For further particulars enquire of JOSEPH COZZENS. Newport, April 9. 1803.
THE subscriber informs the public that he has taken the building of Mr. Jonathan Simmons, lately occupied by Jonathan Marsh, deceased; where the Hay-Sorting business will be carried on as usual, and on reasonable terms. Any quantity, of Hay, ready screwed, may be had on very short notice, and all favors thankfully acknowledged. JOHN IRISH. Newport, April 9. 1803. 132
REMOVAL. THE subscriber wishes to inform the public, that he has removed from the Store he formerly occupied, to his Store on said Stevens' wharf, where he intends keeping a constant supply of Groceries, by wholesale and retail. SIMON DAVIS. Newport, April 16. 133
Benjamin Wightman, & Co. HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware , &c. which they will dispose of, on reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail. Among which are the following Articles: Holland Gin, | Caffia, West-India Rum, | Allum, Snuff, Brandy, | Wool & Cotton Brown Sugar, | Cards, Souchong & Bohea | Tobacco, Teas, | Cotton Wool, Coffee, Ginger, | Sheep's do. Pepper, Pimento, | German Steel, Starch, N. Y. Soap, | Nails assorted, Mustard, Copperas, | Glass Ware, Sherry & Malaga | Cheeses by the large Wines, | or small quantity, Superfine Flour by the | Cordage, Codfish, Barrel, | Candles, &c. &c. Newport, February 26. 1803. 126tf
New Medicines. DOCTOR HASKELL's newly discovered Dysentery Pills and Powders; Jaundice Pills & Powders, and warranted Itch Ointment, for sale at JAMES TAYLOR's Medicine Store, Newport: Dysentery Medicine One Dollar per Box, Jaundice ditto, 50 Cents per do. Itch Ointment, 50 Cents per do. May 14. 1803. 137
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN, SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havanna Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 straws of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 51 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing, 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half pint ditto.—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Weesp Gin—5 casks White Lead. 30 quarter casks of Pilot Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Cases. Newport, Jan. 29. 1803. [122tf]
Elegant Portraits Of Franklin, Washington, & Jefferson, for Sale at this Office.
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or Paper Ware-House, WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing-Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—Also, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—Likewise Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, & Stationery of all kinds. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26. 1802. 74tf
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture , As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. exii
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 dipp 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.
To be Let, A House, or part of one, situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer. Newport, March 12. 1803. 128
FOR SALE BY MEIN & ROGERS, FIFTY Casks best GUN-POWDER, Philadelphia & Baltimore best superfine FLOUR, best German STEEL. Newport, April 16. 1803. 133
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. One barrel fresh ESSENCE of SPRUCE, per lb. or gallon.—Also, Just received the following Hay-Seed, warranted to be new and clean. 6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash. Cash given for Cotton and Linen RAGS. Newport, April 16. 1803. 118tf
MASON'S HALL LOTTERY. THE Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. at their last sessions, having granted permission to the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of St. John's Lodge, No. 1, in Newport, to raise by Lottery the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars , to discharge the debt due on Mason's Hall; and having appointed the subscribers Managers (who have given bonds to the General Treasurer) they present the following Scheme for the patronage of the Public.
S C H E M E. Not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize.     Prize of 2500 Dollars is Dollars.    1 1000 2500  2 500 1000  4 250 1000  10 100 1000  10 50 500  10 25 250  10 20 200  355 10 3550  1500 6 9000    1903 Prizes. 3097 Blanks. 5000 Tickets at 4 Dollars is 20000
This Scheme is calculated for the advantage of adventurers; there being not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize, and the prizes only subject to a deduction of twelve and one-half per cent. The encouragement and assistance which the Managers flatter themselves will be given to this Lottery, by the Masonic Fraternity in this and the neighbouring States, leaves them without a doubt that the Tickets will meet a speedy sale, and that the drawing will commence in a short time; which as soon as finished, a list of the prizes will be published, and thirty days after, the prizes will be punctually paid.—Those Prizes which are not demanded within twelve months after drawn, will be deemed generously given for the purpose of the Lottery.
WILLIAM TEW, JAMES PERRY, JOHN PRICE, jun. EDWARD EASTON, jun. CLARKE COOK, WILLIAM MOORE, jun. } Managers. Tickets in the above Lottery may be had of either of the Managers. Newport, March 7. 1803. 128tf
PROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE Mails of the United States On the following Post Roads, Will be received at the GENERAL POST OFFICE in WASHINGTON CITY, until the 1st day of July next, (1803) inclusive.
FROM Boston by Milton, Randolph, Bridgewater, Raynham, Taunton, Dighton, Somerset and Swanzy to Warren R. I. once a week.—Leave Boston every Monday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Warren on Thursday by 3 P. M.—Leave Warren every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Boston on Saturday at 10 A. M. From Newport by New-Bedford, Rochester, and Wareham to Sandwich once a week. Leave Newport every Thursday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Sandwich on Friday by 6 P. M. Leave Sandwich every Wednesday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Newport on Thursday by 2 P. M. From Providence by North-Providence, Cumberland, Mendon, Upton, Grafton, Worcester, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Peterham, Athol, Orange, Warwick, Northfield and Hinsdale, to Brattleboro, and thence by Wendell, New Salem, Peterham, and the same route to Providence once a week.—Leave Providence every Tuesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Brattleboro, on Friday by 9 A. M. Leave Brattleboro, every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Providence on Monday by 5 P. M.
RHODE-ISLAND. From Providence by Barrington, Bristol and Warren to Newport 6 times a week in summer and three times in winter. May 1 to November 1. Leave Providence every day Sunday excepted at 7 A. M. and arrive at Newport by 4 P. M. Leave Newport every day Sunday excepted at 8 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 4 P. M.
November 1 to May 1. Leave Providence every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Newport at 4 P. M. Leave Newport every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Providence at 4 P. M.
From Providence by East-Greenwich, Little-Rest and Wickford to Towerhill once a week. Leave Providence every Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Towerhill by 11 A. M. Returning—Leave Towerhill every Friday at 1 P. M. and arrive at Providence by 8 P. M.
From Newport by Towerhill, Charlestown, Westerly, Stonington &c. and Groton, to New-London, twice a week.—Leave Newport every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 A. M. and arrive at New-London on Wednesday and Friday by 2 P. M. Returning—Leave New-London every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Newport on Wednesday and Friday by noon.
From Providence to Taunton once a week.—Leave Taunton every Monday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 3 P. M. Leave Providence every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Taunton by noon.
NOTES. 1. The Postmaster-General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mails at all offices, where no particular time is specified. 3. For every thirty minutes delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mails, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. 4. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers, other than those conveyed in the mail for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry with the emolument, and for what sum without that emolument. 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired and the difference they will make in the terms of the contract.
6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly in the months of February, May, August, and November, one month after the expiration of each quarter. 7. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail.
8. Where the proposer intends to convey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals.
9. The Postmaster General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which amount to the loss of a trip each.
10. Those who wish to contract for two years, will make distinct proposals, specifying for what price they will perform the service for one year, and at what price for two years.
11. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and are to continue in force for one year, or two years, at the election of the Postmaster General. GIDEON GRANGER, Postmaster-General.
General Post-Office, Washington-City, April 4th. 1803.
Book-Binding. IN all its branches, performed at this Office, with neatness and expedition.—Ledgers and Account Books, of any dimension, made on the shortest notice. Old Books, re-bound, on reasonable terms.