Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-11-01 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
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Just received, and for sale by JACOB RICHARDSON, at the Post-Office, HOUSE Paper of every kind, American, English, French, and Hamburg...
NEWPORT BANK. THE Stockholders are informed that the Fourth and last Instalment, being Fifteen Dollars on a share, becomes payable in specie...
RHODE-ISLAND Insurance Company. THE Stockholders of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company are hereby notified, that agreeable to the third article of the Constitution...
SAMUEL VINSON, HAS just opened a new supply of Fall and Winter GOODS, Which he will sell as low as can be purchased in this State.
TAKEN up, and secured on the 8th instant, at Seconet Point, a sail BOAT, with three oars, a rudder and tiller on board of her.
To be Sold at Public Auction, ON Tuesday, the 20th day of November ensuing, at the house of Samuel D. Allen, in North-Kingstown...
WE the subscribers, being appointed by the Honorable Court of Probate for the town of North-Kingstown, Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors...
WHEREAS there was presented to me, by Frederick Crary, on the sixth inst. a paper purporting to be a negotiable Note of hand, bearing date 20th July, 1799...
MR. GARDINER, the Brother-in-Law of Mr. John Faxon, having in the last paper replied to my advertisement rejecting the Note presented to me by Mr. Crary...
Those Printers who have inserted the advertisement signed by "Benjamin Gardiner," in vindication of Mr. Faxon, are requested to publish the above advertisement with the signature of Nicholas Geffroy.
William Douglass, at the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS.
Washing Machine. THE subscribers having purchased the patent right for the counties of Newport & Bristol, for making, using, and vending to others to be used, a Machine for the purpose of washing clothes...
WRITING-PAPER, By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.
RHODE-ISLAND Republican Electoral Ticket.
AGAIN the Republican Citizens of Rhode-Island are called upon to rally round the standard of their liberties. They are called upon with the voice of fidelity, constancy, & of zeal to promote, and perpetuate the safety, tranquility, and prosperity of a beloved and common country...
The characters of those gentlemen who have by the unanimous voice of a general Convention, consisting of the Republican Members of the Legislature of this State, been selected, and offered to the Freemen thereof, as the most proper persons to constitute a Republican Ticket of Electors...
Hon. CONSTANT TABER, Esq. of Newport, JAMES HELME, Esq. of South-Kingstown, JAMES ALDRICH, Esq. of Scituate, BENJAMIN REMINGTON, Esq. of Warwick.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE. THE DEFENCE—No. IV. IN reviewing the measures of the administration we shall divide them according to their connection with the great departments of the government.
Before we proceed to this enquiry, it is necessary to take a short view of the distribution of powers under the constitution, which appears in the discussions of the day to have been entirely lost sight of...
The Constitution establishes three great departments of power, the legislative, executive and judicial. Congress constitutes the first, the President the second, and the judges the last.
As it is extremely circumscribed. It is limited to a simple negative, which is unavailing in case two thirds of each House repass a bill. In Congress laws are initiated; there all their details are examined...
The theory of the British Constitution, which appears to have been steadily in the contemplation of the Convention, vests this power, without any qualification in the King. Yet that magistrate, notwithstanding the monarchical structure of the government...
It will not be concealed that the Constitution requires the approbation of the President to every bill before it becomes a law. "If he approve, he shall sign it."
It may be assumed as certain that the same qualified approbation is not implied as by the legislative body. The latter are called upon to pursue bills into all their details, to accept or reject different parts...
His legislative responsibility will therefore, be in a narrow compass; it will depend upon the single consideration whether, under all the circumstances attending the propositions of laws submitted to him, the public welfare will be promoted by its sanction.
This view has been taken for the purpose of separating the legislative from the executive responsibility of the government. It is no less incorrect than it is common, to consider the executive responsible for all the acts of the government.

The constitution forbids the President except in the prescribed orbit we have delineated, or by advice given to Congress, to interfere with the powers of the legislature. No less is all such interference forbidden by the jealous independence with which every public agent, equally with every private citizen, is in this country accustomed to assert his rights. No doubt can be entertained, that under the joint influence of these considerations, the chief magistrate, who should attempt to usurp the legislative power either by direct or indirect means, would soon learn that the high power of impeachment was not fruitlessly reposed in the legislature. It is not then true, that the President is absolutely responsible for all the legislative acts passed during his administration. The probability is that many of these acts are such as he, in the character of a legislator or a citizen would never have assented to.
Among these acts are two of the first importance; the judiciary act, and the amendment to the Constitution; neither of which, were recommended, or even suggested by the President. It will be most regular to consider these measures, in this place, as they do not properly fall under either of the great provisions we have proposed; and as they have little, if any necessary connection with executive duties.
On no occasion, perhaps, has there been a more daring spirit of talhooed than on these. Both these measures have, without the least reason, been ascribed to the President. Whereas, the truth is, that in his official capacity, he has not, and could not even notice the one; and has no otherwise noticed the other than by giving his assent to a bill previously passed by the two Houses. Nor has any proof of his private opinions, on either of these points, transpired to this day. Even that ardor of mind, so apt in the estimation of his enemies to betray him into an imprudent exposure of his opinions, has not furnished occasion for a solitary charge. By a bold assumption, that, inasmuch as his general politics coincided with those of the legislature who devised these measures, he must therefore be considered as friendly to them, and being friendly to them, must be considered as their author, an attempt has been made to make him pre-eminently responsible for all their effects. Thus does party fury, as blind as headstrong, without discrimination, seek its victim, and having once marked him, hunt him to destruction, not for sins actually committed by him, but for all the sins committed by others.
It is true that the general subject of the judiciary was recommended, in the first message, to the attention of Congress. But in what terms? Nor in those of hostility to the new system; but in the following dispassionate language:
"The judiciary system of the United States, (says the President,) and especially that portion of it recently vested, will of course present itself to the contemplation of Congress; and that they may be able to judge of the proportion which the institution bears to the business it has to perform, I have caused to be procured from the several States, and now lay before Congress, an exact statement of all the causes decided since the first establishment of the courts, and of those which were depending when additional courts and judges were brought in to their aid."
No opinion is expressed of the origin or the tendencies of the new judiciary system; information only is given on this, as on a variety of other objects, viz. on the receipts of the several taxes, their application to the various objects designated by law; on the state of the militia; on our foreign relations; on our naval strength; on the establishment of the mint, on fortifications, and many other objects. As well might it be inferred that from the mere exhibition of the situation of the various establishments of the government, the President intimated the propriety of their destruction or radical modification, as that, by this information, relative to the judiciary, he intended to inculcate the expediency of repealing the act of 1800.
As his conduct is similar in all these cases, it is but just to ascribe to him a common motive applicable to them all. The constitution expressly commanding him to "give to Congress information of the state of the union"—and "to recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary & expedient;" assigns two distinct and separate duties. In relation to the judiciary, he discharged the one uninterwoven with the other.
In other cases, where he judged certain measures necessary and expedient, he did not scruple to declare his opinion, as in the case of the internal taxes, and the retrenchment of numerous sources of expense; thus evincing to every correct mind, capable of deducing a sound inference, and as on points where he expressed an opinion, he wished that opinion to operate as a recommendation; so on points where his opinion was expressed, he deliberately withheld all recommendation.
This measure must then be considered as purely legislative in its origin, as well as nature; and of consequence, Congress and not the President, are responsible for it.
It is not the object of these remarks to supercede the necessity of its investigation. Viewed as a great question of policy, designed, according to its salutation, to have a leading agency in its effects on the public welfare, it becomes the duty of every intelligent citizen to understand it. This shall be our apology, for dwelling on it a few minutes longer.
In reviewing the voluminous discussions to which the repealing law gave rise, we perceive a mixed mass of eloquence, of party animadversion, and of argument. Being the first important debate after the change of the administration, it was seized as the occasion of contrasting, in all their features of dissimilitude, the two hostile parties. The minority, unaccustomed to submission, resolved to make a desperate effort to regain their powers; and fancied they saw in this measure the means. This accounts for this heterogeneous mixture; for which, however, another reason may be assigned. No class of
men are less competent to the discussion of great questions of policy than lawyers. In the habit of testing all contested points by precedent, they rarely laid the powers of their mind to the development of principle. Looking out of their own minds for every thing, it is not strange that they gradually sink into the vehicles of the ideas of others. Their faith insensibly, like that of the church, in proportion as it distrusts its own powers, clings to that of the saints. It may be added, that the routine of their duties, by exhausting their capacity on little things necessarily disqualifies them from taking those enlarged views, which national legislation demands. Of this description of men, the minority was principally composed. We are not, therefore, surprised at minds thus feeble, instead of courting the distinction of a strong, plain, and concise view of the subject, endeavoring to develop it by a mass of inapplicable precedents, of crude opinions, and fanciful analogies.
Notwithstanding the volumes written upon this subject, it is apprehended that its merits lie in a narrow compass. Two views have been taken of it, and it is capable of no other. Is it constitutional? and is it expedient? Its justification required that it should be both.
It is allowed on all hands, that Congress possessed the power of modifying, at pleasure, the existing judiciary laws, so far as they regarded the duties of the judges. The first words of the constitution declare that "all legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. The power is unlimited.
A subsequent section says "Congress shall have power to constitute tribunals inferior to the supreme court."
The language is not imperative. They may or may not, exercise it.
A subsequent section gives the further power, "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or office thereof."
On this point, therefore, the legislative power is perfect and commands as well as details general principles. The tribunals, inferior to the supreme court are the creatures of legislation; as without legislation they could not have existed. The duties of those who fill them are defined by law.—They may, by law, be increased, or diminished. To their augmentation there is a constitutional limit; but there is none to their diminution. There is no portion of the power thus vested by law, that may not by law be divested. If every portion of power may be taken away, then may the whole be taken away, which is but the aggregate of the parts. In such an event there can be but two results. Either the office of a judge is abolished, or it remains without duties. If abolished, by these means, which are, as we have seen, strictly constitutional, there is an end of the discussion. If it be not, by these means, abolished, it follows that the office remains without the judge having any duties to perform. On this point, as if its occurrence had been foreseen by the constitution, it speaks an explicit language, and at once crushes the absurdity, by declaring that "the judges shall hold their offices during good behavior, AND shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office."
Thus does the constitution render inseparable the tenure of office with the rendering services, and the rendering services with receiving a compensation. The union is indissoluble. If there are no services, there can be no compensation.
If the alleged officer is divested of duties, which is an equivalent term for services, and of compensation, what remains?
It is no mean confirmation of this reasoning, that Congress are made the constitutional judges of the services rendered by that article of the constitution, which provides that "no money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law." By this provision and the antecedent one requiring services, Congress are prohibited from giving a cent to a judge except for his services.
It may be said that this is an indirect way of abolishing the office. Let this, for the sake of argument, be granted. It cannot be doubted that the power, indirectly to abolish, by taking away by piecemeal the parts which compose the office, until nothing remains, involves the power of direct abolition, which is no more than doing that, by one legislative act, passed at one point of time, which, in the other case, was accomplished by several acts, passed at different times.
Other arguments in favor of the constitutionality of the repealing act were adduced; but this of itself is sufficient. In natural science, it has become a standing rule, that no more causes shall be assigned, than are sufficient to account for particular effects; it would be well if this fundamental rule were applied to moral disquisition. It would probably free it from much of the ambiguity in which it is at present involved; and it would certainly save much time at present unprofitably spent.
It is not a little extraordinary, notwithstanding the use made of the term, that the word "Independence," as applicable to the judiciary, is not to be found in the constitution. That wise system, so far from countenancing the independence of any public agents, legislative, executive or judicial, has provided the most efficient checks to make them all dependent. By declaring that the judge shall hold his office during good behavior, it has made him independent of the executive; but that circumstance, so far from creating a claim to legislative independence, really produces a necessity in several cases for legislative interference.
This consideration presents a great question, not on the constitutionality of the power exercised by Congress, but on its expediency.
Many of the most important laws passed by Congress require the aid of the judiciary to carry them into effect. We all know that the judges have assumed the power of pronouncing laws unconstitutional, and of refusing to execute them. Such laws may be of vast importance. They may affect the lives and properties of citizens, and may implicate the peace of the nation. Opinion may be divided on them. A great majority of Congress, the President and the people, may consider them constitutional; the judges alone may pronounce them unconstitutional. It is as probable, nay, more probable, that the judges should err on this point, than the legislature, elected for the special purpose of passing laws. Their decision, supported by that of another department of the government, and by the people, greatly multiplies the probabilities on their side. Still the judiciary put their veto upon the laws, and thereby jeopardize life and property, and the peace of the country. Are the legislature, in this case to submit? Are they to give an absolute control over the laws to the judiciary? For it is apparent that the power of impeachment may be futile, as any number over a third of the senators may frustrate a conviction, and as this number may be found among those senators who do not represent quite one ninth of the people of the United States. If this absolute control is not to be given, then the power of abolishing the office is the only effectual remedy. This absolute authority is opposed to the whole theory of our government, and opposes all responsibility to public opinion.
Grant the legislature to be in error. The opinion they express is that of the people most directly expressed, and if incorrect, the people themselves will experience the evils resulting from it. Unless supported by the enlightened and permanent expressions of the people, it will be short lived; it will not be likely to endure for more than two years. But an error of the judges if paramount, will be of great duration, and will admit of no remedy until the existing judges die, and new ones are appointed. Before this shall occur, the liberties of the people may be destroyed.
To bring these remarks to a close, there is one criterion of the constitutionality of the repealing act, which ought, in our government, to be conclusive; one, which could not be urged when the law passed. A lively appeal has been made to public opinion; and the people have been called upon to displace those who supported the measure. In every instance, except one, they have re-elected those who supported it; and in numerous instances they have ejected its opponents. In the Congress that passed this act the republicans in the House of Representatives were sixty-eight and the federalists thirty eight; and in the Senate the republicans were eighteen, and the federalists fourteen. In the present Congress the republicans in the House are ninety-six, and the federalists thirty-eight; and in the Senate the republicans are twenty-five; and the federalists nine. The increase of republican members in the House is twenty-eight; and in the Senate seven; while the federalists have lost five senators, and have not gained a single representative notwithstanding the increased representation. More than two thirds of both branches, and three fourths of the States are likewise republican. Public opinion, therefore, the highest and the only competent tribunal, in litigated cases, has decided this question, with a strength adequate to effecting, if necessary, a correspondent alteration in the Constitution, had that been necessary.
CURTIS.
For the RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
"There can be no doubt entertained that the illustrious Washington considered Jefferson as the head of that party which be emphatically "filed the curse of this country." [Mercury.]
WITH respect to this opinion, which General Washington is made to entertain of Mr. Jefferson, unsupported as it is by reason or argument, and destitute of the least shadow of truth, the writer evidently knew it to be utterly false when penning it—the very idea being derogatory to the general character and opinions of the illustrious deceased. If so, what are we to think of a writer who will publish such an absurd story without a shadow of proof, and in direct violation of the motto of that paper which he has selected for his guide.—
"Be just and fear not, Let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, Thy God's and Truth's.—
I am bold to say, that had he the least sense of honor or remorse, his heart would have never given origin to so scandalous an idea—his pen would have never traced so infamous a falsehood. Was it for his country's benefit that he fabricated this, his God's or Truth's? It cannot be. Was it not then for the sake of nourishing the almost extinguished lamp of aristocracy, that this sacrifice of Truth was made! For at what period of Washington's life, I would ask this writer, who is as renowned for his wisdom as veracity, was it that he entertained this contemptuous, this cursed opinion of the man whom the people have chosen for their President? Was it when Mr. Jefferson was a Member of the Virginia Legislature? Was it when Governor of that State? Was it when Senator to Congress? Was it when Washington himself selected, nominated, and by the consent of the Senate of the United States, appointed him Secretary of State, the most arduous and dignified station in the gift of the Executive? Perhaps it may be said it was toward the close of Washington's administration, when he was too much influenced by the counsel and advice of Adams & Hamilton: For at this time we find they varied on one essential point, viz. the British Treaty. But even this variance of opinion never arose to hatred, or extinguished in the least that friendship which had so long subsisted between them.—They were alike friends to republicanism and their country.
If Gen. Washington, then, ever formed so despicable an opinion of any one set of persons, it must have been of those who had endeavored to injure him to the utmost of their abilities, and these were the tories, who during our struggle for freedom and independence, thwarted him in every possible manner. They acted as the secret spies and agents of Great-Britain; many of them being under British pay, furnished the enemy in return with provisions and gave them information of the movements of Washington; and could they have been so fortunate as to have seized him, he would have been dragged to the British camp, there stripped of his military badges, and on some tall oak he would have been hung to wave with the breeze, as food for ravens, joy to the tories, and a solemn warning to future rebels, as they then were distinguished. And there are some of those same tories at the present day who are now boasting of their love of liberty and Washington, that pretend to call in question the soundness of Mr. Jefferson's political opinions. But what shall we say of their insolence, and what are we to think of the vipers who invent and give circulation to such unblushing scandal! Can they expect to be treated with decency, when they themselves abuse in a most indecent manner the first & fairest characters of our country? As an abandoned herd of defamers, who have no characters of their own worth supporting, they are ever bent upon destroying those of their country's boast—their sole aim is their own aggrandizement, whether by prostrating truth, degrading their country, or denying their God.
CASTIGATOR.
Mrs. ATKINS,
(From Philadelphia)
INFORMS the inhabitants of Newport and its vicinity, that she has just opened a Store in the Carving and Gilding line, in Thames-street, near the Theatre, where she has for sale a handsome assortment of
Prints & Looking-Glasses.
Prints and Pictures, framed and glazed, with neatness.—Old Frames re-gilt, so as to make them look as well as new, on the most reasonable terms. As she is going to the Southward, her stay will be short here:—Therefore, those who with any thing in her line, will please apply soon. Newport, Oct. 10. 6w.
Drifted Ashore,
ON the premises of the subscriber, during the late storm, an Oak Moses BOAT, almost new. The owner may have the Boat again, proving property and paying charges. HENRY WILES. Howland's Ferry, Oct. 23.
FOR SALE,
And possession given immediately,
A LOT of land, pleasantly situated on the Point, with a convenient Dwelling-House thereon, formerly the property of John Gabbard, deceased. An indisputable title will be given of the right of soil of the whole of the said lot; and two thirds of the house. The other third of the house will become the property of the purchaser, at the widow's decease.—For further particulars, apply to MARTHA SMITH. Newport, Oct. 25, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Administrators to the estates of Christopher Babcock, of Charleston and Christopher Babcock, ad, of Westerly, deceased, and have given bonds as the law directs. All persons, having any demands upon either of said estates, are required to exhibit them; and all those indebted thereto, are called upon to make payment to Polly Babcock, by the first day of January next. Such as do not make payment by the aforesaid time, will have their accounts put into the hands of an Attorney for collection. POLLY BABCOCK, Admin x . HEZ. BABCOCK, jun. } Admin rs . EDWARD WILCOX. } Westerly, Oct. 15.
INVISIBLE LADY.
Please to take Notice,
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The Rhode-Island Almanack, for the Year of our Lord 1805.
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GENOA, Aug. 1. The English fleet, under the command of Lord Nelson, blockades our harbor very closely, and is resolved to attempt the destruction of the 3 ships of war, which are building here for the French.
PARIS, Aug. 10. Travellers from Boulogne say, that the first division of the troops there is already embarked. No person can be absent from his corps an instant.—All the troops have orders to be ready to embark in 24 hours. Since the Emperor has arrived at Boulogne, 4 couriers have been dispatched to the North. It is said, that the Emperor will not leave the coast before the whole expedition has failed.—The general opinion is, that it will be immediately undertaken.
It is said, that Gen. Callincourt, who took the Duke of Enghien, at Ettenheim, died suddenly at Boulogne.
The troops on the coast are regularly 18 hours in the 24 under arms; and the Emperor often commands them in person, for 6 or 8 hours together. Those on board the flotilla manoeuvre from 4 o'clock in the morning to 8 o'clock in the evening.
The following particulars are to be added to what we have heard of the English bombardment of Havre:—“It is to the two gun-boats, and 8 other vessels, which sailed out, carrying 24-pounders, that we owe the salvation of the town. A bomb fell upon the house of Mr. Feret, a relative to the Marine Prefect, Forfait, and penetrated through each story of the building. Another bomb made a dreadful explosion in a house appropriated for boarding young ladies, all of whom were happily absent. A soldier also received a dangerous wound in the head, from the falling of a tile from the roof of the prison, loosened by a bomb. During the three hours, the period of the bombardment, the troops patrolled the streets with buckets of water, while the engines were kept in readiness to play.”
“The emigration from Havre was so great, in consequence of the late bombardment, and the expectation of another visitation, that the Prefect Forfait, found it necessary to prohibit the departure of the inhabitants, lest the place should be wholly deserted by them.”
DOVER, Aug. 26.
This day about noon the atmosphere being remarkably clear, we could perceive with the naked eye clouds of smoke arising from the French coast near Boulogne. On looking with glasses we could discover a French lugger and a gun-boat creeping along the shore, as if from Calais, on their way to join the Boulogne squadron, and two of our gun-brigs in pursuit endeavoring to cut them off; but the French vessels kept well in shore under the protection of the batteries, and kept up a tremendous fire along the shore for several miles, the smoke ascending in perpendicular columns from each battery.
Ever since the squall about a month ago, which wrecked several French gun-boats on the shore at Boulogne, and threw their whole armada into confusion and dismay, they have ventured out in but small numbers, not more than 30 at a time. This day about 70 or 100 of their vessels are outside the harbor, taking an airing, and our fleet, of about 20 ships of war, is watching them close, out of reach of the land batteries, but by all we can learn we have no reason to suppose any important movement is at hand.
PHILADELPHIA, October 11.
On Tuesday last an Election, for Representatives to Congress, Senators and representatives to the State Legislature, and for County commissioners, was held in the several districts of this commonwealth.
Throughout the State the most extraordinary efforts had been made during the whole summer to excite division among the Republicans. There is now no longer a doubt but that the Federalists had been the secret fomenters of the unfortunate animosities and prejudices, which have been witnessed on the part of the seceders from the Democratic Republican party. Fortunately the efforts of federalism had prevailed in promoting division but in two or three districts in the State: In this district the greatest exertion had been made—and in this district we have triumphed over federalism and apostasy united. We hope to be able to give equally pleasing intelligence from the others.
We congratulate our fellow citizens of this district, of the State, and of the union, on a triumph as singular and fortunate, as any since the return of the Union to first principles.
From the opening of the polls, at 10 in the morning, to the close, about 11 at night, the utmost decorum prevailed on all the Election grounds in the district—we have not heard of a single instance of outrage or riot, the illegal prevalence of which has been so long an argument of federalism against representative democracy, although provocation had been given in many instances, by several of the third party.
Finally, every Republican candidate throughout the district, has been elected—every Federal candidate permitted to enjoy the post of honor, a private station.
BENNINGTON, October 15.
Vermont Election. —We stop the press to lay before our readers, the event of the late election in this State.—By a gentleman from Rutland, we learn, that Governor Tichenor is elected by a majority of 1500, and that Paul Briggman the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, by a very large majority—the list of Counsellors are unanimously republican, and obtained their election by about 3000 majority—Benjamin Swan, Treasurer—Aaron Leland, Speaker, pro tem. Anthony Haswell, Clerk pro tem. and our informant adds, that there is a larger majority of Republicans in the House than there was last year.
Republican-ism in Vermont may be said to be increasing fast—by recurring to the election of last year, we find that Mr. Tichenor was elected by 2186 majority; and that the lowest
candidate on the Republican list of Counsellors was carried by 578.—This year they have three thousand majority, which makes an increasing number of 2422 votes, and that of Governor, of 686. By the above statement, we may see that the Republicans are 2422 stronger than they were the last year.—Not a doubt remains, that the election of President & Vice-President, from this State, will be unanimously Republican.
Had the Republicans of this State been as well united to obtain a Governor, as they have to obtain their list of Counsellors, we should this year have had a head lured to our political body; but we hope that the wavering Republicans in this State who are acting with the Federalists, will soon see their error, and that by the next election, if they cannot conscientiously vote for the Republican candidate, they will rather choose not to vote at all, than to have it thrown into the federal scale, to weigh as one against republican-ism.
SAVANNAH, (Geo.) Oct. 9.
Col. Burr set out from this city on his way to the seat of Government, on Friday last. We understand his early departure was owing to a desire of taking his seat in the Senate at the opening of the session.
NEWPORT, Thursday, Nov. 1, 1804.
Congress will convene at Washington City on Monday next. Much important business will be laid before them during the present session. The trial of Judge Chase, and the numerous and repeated aggressions and depredations committed on our commerce upon the high seas, as well as within our own harbors, by foreign powers, will, we presume, claim no small portion of their attention.
On Friday last, the Hon. CHRISTOPHER ELLERY, Esq. Senator from this State, left town for the seat of Government.
A correspondent observes, that the title, lately conferred on Napoleon Bonaparte, viz. “Emperor of the Gauls,” is not correct—but that it should read Emperor of the GULLS!
FEDERAL CANDOR.
The North-Carolina State Gazette contains this advertisement of A. Gilchrist, Esq. a federalist, for votes as an elector of President & Vice-President, in which he pledges himself thus: “If honored with a sufficient number of them to elect me, I will vote for Thomas Jefferson, Esquire, as President, and my choice of Vice-President will be governed by future information.”
“This declaration, deviating in a small degree from my general principles as a federalist, will no doubt be censured by many: But when I declare that party spirit has always been repugnant to my feelings, and that the administration of Mr. Jefferson in general has been satisfactory to me, the right of censure (should any exist) will I trust be removed.”
Andrew Moore, Esquire, has notified the Executive Council of Virginia; that he accepts his appointment to the Senate of the United States.
Maryland Election. —Roger Nelson, a Republican, is Elected to Congress in the room of Thomas Packer, of the old school.
Patrick Macgruder, a Republican, is chosen for the district, lately represented by Daniel Hester, deceased, for the present and the next Congress.
Information from Charleston states that Robert Marion, the republican candidate for representative in Congress, has succeeded over Thomas R. Smith, the federal candidate, by a considerable majority. This is, we believe, the first instance in which that city has been represented by a republican, since the establishment of the present Constitution. Notwithstanding the reproach, so lavishly thrown upon the present administration, that they are unfriendly to commerce, it is not a little extraordinary that the five great commercial towns are represented in Congress by republican members. South-Carolina will not have in the next Congress a single enemy to Republican Government.
Vermont Election. —Federal Mistake. The last Newport Mercury says, “Gen. Chittenden and Gen. Chamberlin, both federalists, are re-elected members of Congress by large majorities.” This is not true. For, in the district in which Gen. Chamberlin resides, by the official returns received it appears there is no choice;—and Gen. Chittenden is re-elected by the “large majority” of only 53. Contrary to the Mercury assertion, the Republican candidate for Lieutenant-Governor of Vermont, is re-elected by a very powerful majority.—But if the grave Editor of that paper will never in future, tell more than two lies to one truth, he shall certainly have credit for mending his ways!
From Spooner's Vermont Journal. The increase of Republican principles in
this State far exceeds our expectation. Last year the difference between the lowest Republican candidate for Counsellor, and the highest Federal, was 500 votes: This year the difference is 2000—notwithstanding we have a Federal Governor.
Another Misrepresentation Detected.
To prove Mr. Jefferson's partiality to southern men in his appointment to office, the foes of our government are circulating a list of names, of whom many were appointed by Mr. Adams! Thus (to name but one) was Mr. Marshall of Virginia, Chief Justice of the United States. If they will to cast an odium upon Mr. Jefferson, why not confine themselves to his appointments? But this they well knew, would be so far from serving their views that it would operate to confound them. In surveying the appointments made by Mr. Jefferson, his magnanimity and impartiality are conspicuous beyond any former example. As if he intended pointedly to foreclose this new misrepresentation of his enemies, he has distributed more of his appointments in the northern than in the southern half of the Union. Taking the Potomac for an equal line of division (and the exact line falls below it) his appointments to the principal offices have been as follows:
NORTHERN.
Mr. Dearborn of Maine, Secretary of war, Mr. Lincoln of Mass. Attorney General Mr. Granger of Con. Post Master General. Mr. Livingston, of N. Y. Foreign Ambassador. Mr. Armstrong, of do. do. [do. Mr. Gallatin, of Penn. Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Smith, of Mar. do. of the Navy. [sury.
SOUTHERN.
Mr. Madison, of Virg. Secretary of State. Mr. Monroe, of do. Foreign Ambassador. Mr. Pickney, of S. C. do. Mr. Tucker, of do. Treasurer of the U. S. Mr. Claiborne, of Mississippi Territory, Governor of Louisiana.
The ship Active, Jones, has arrived at Philadelphia from London. Capt. J. informs that on the 10th of Sept. while he lay in the Downs, a skirmish took place between some of the English ships and the French gun boats, in which an English cutter was sunk, and the British received other damage. Capt. J. States, that on the 27th, 28th and 29th of August (the weather being calm, and the French troops having previously embarked for the long projected enterprize) he heard a heavy cannonading. He sent on shore several times, but in consequence of the confusion which prevailed, could obtain no information on the subject. Capt. J. left land's end on the 10th of September.
The ship Golden Age has arrived at Boston since our last, from Bordeaux, and brings information as late as September 16, at which time the building of gun boats had ceased, the French troops were encamped near the sea shore, and every appearance indicated a speedy embarkation to meet the hostile forces of Britain.
MARRIED. —At New-York, Mr. JOHN HYER, of that City, to Miss REBECCA PITMAN, late of this town.
In this town, on the 14th ult. Mr. SYLVESTER BROWNELL, to Miss SARAH WILSON, daughter of Mr. Jonathan Wilson, jun.
Mr. PERRY CORNELL, to Miss ELIZA CLARKE, daughter of Mr. George Clarke.
Mr. RICHARD G. BAXBY, to Miss EU-NICE MARTIN, daughter of Captain William Martin.
DIED. —At Annapolis (Md.) JOHN H. STONE, formerly Governor of Maryland.
At Winchester, (Virginia,) ALEXANDER WHITE, formerly a Representative in Congress, and a Commissioner of Washington city.
In this town, suddenly, on Monday morning last, Mr. WILLIAM R. ROBINSON, in the 45th year of his age.
Miss HENRIETTA KAULL, daughter of Mr. John Kaull, in the 17th year of her age.
Departed this life, suddenly, at N. Kingstown, on the 19th ult. JOHN REYNOLDS, Esq. aged 84 years.
“An Honest Man's the noblest work of God.”
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, Oct. 31.
ENTERED.
Sloop Juliet, Wood, Antigua Do. Aurora, Cahoon, New-York Do. Betty, Child, do. Do. Friendship, Spencer, Richmond.
CLEARED.
Sloop President, Borden, Philadelphia Do. Speedwell, Webster, Albany Schooner Rath, Baker, N. York Ship Angeronia, Church, Charleston Sloop Prospect, Swaine, Savannah Schr. American Lady, Tamplin, N. Carolina Brig Adventure, Barcey, Wilmington Schooner Friendship, Cranston, Norfolk.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of William R. Robinson, of Jamestown, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same to the subscriber for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to AMY ROBINSON, Admin'r. Jamestown, Oct. 29, 1804.
John F. Townsend, & Co.
HAVE just received, in addition to their former assortment, a great variety of FALL & WINTER
GOODS,
All which will be disposed of on the lowest possible terms.
Newport, Oct. 30.
WANTED,
A FAITHFUL, honest person, who would advance 4 or 500 Dollars, to go out to the Islands of Barbadoes and Jamaica, in the West-Indies; to manage and be concerned in a very lucrative business, for 5 or 6 months from this time.—Application to be made immediately, at the office of the Rhode-Island Republican, or Newport Mercury. November 30, 1804.
William C. Baen,
HAS just received, in addition to his former assortment, a great variety of Fall and Winter GOODS,
Which will be disposed of for CASH, on the lowest possible terms.
Also, An elegant assortment of silk Plushes for Shawls and Bonnets, very cheap.
N. B. Calicoes, from 17 to 46. per yard; Extra-long Silk Gloves, from 46. to 12. per pair. Newport, Oct. 25.
Sale at Auction.
ON TUESDAY 6th November, at 10 o'clock, will be sold at GARDNER & DEAN'S Office, Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Flannels, Swansdowns, Calicoes, Shawls, Bandanas, Ribbons, Modes, Short Gloves, Shirting Muslins, Sheetings do. Worsted Hose, Cotton do.
And a variety of other Articles.—Conditions at time of Sale. Newport, Oct. 30.
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of South-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Samuel T. Potter, Esq. of said South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given, that they will attend on said business at their respective dwellings, at any time within the period above mentioned. No accounts will be received, unless properly attested. ELISHA R. GARDNER, } Commissioners. JOHN T. NICHOLS, }
All persons indebted to the above mentioned estate, are earnestly called upon, to make immediate payment to WILLIAM PECKHAM, Admin'r South-Kingstown, Oct. 29, 1804.
THE subscribers, having been appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Town Council of the town of Newport, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Thomas Marshall, late of said Newport, Mariner, deceased, represented insolvent; and three months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given, that they will attend on said business at their respective dwellings, at any time within the period above mentioned. No account will be received unless properly attested. THOMAS MELVILL, } Commissioners. EDWARD SIMMONS, }
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL VAUGHN, Admin'r Newport, Oct. 29, 1804.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate in North-Kingstown, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of creditors to the estate of Sylvester Corey, late of said North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent:—Do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims to either of us, at our respective dwellings within said term.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commissioners. JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } All Persons indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make immediate payment to SMITH PEARCE, Admin'r North-Kingstown, Oct. 8, 1804.
For Sale,
A FARM pleasantly situated in the North Society of the town of Lebanon, in Connecticut, two and an half miles north of the new Meeting-House, containing eighty six acres of excellent land, well proportioned for mowing, plowing, pasturing, and wood land, together with a good orchard, sufficient to make thirty or forty barrels of Cider yearly. Said Farm is well watered, and under good improvement; handsomely situated near a good School, which continues nine months in a year. For further particulars, inquire of the subscriber, living on the premises. AMOS CHEEVER. Lebanon, Oct. 25th, 1804.
For Sale,
And possession given immediately, Dwelling-House, Store, and Stable, with other out-houses; a good well of water, convenient for a Tavern or Store-keeping—handsomely situated on the main street, in Wickford (North-Kingstown.) For further particulars, enquire of GEORGE TENNANT, North-Kingstown, Oct. 23, 1804.

Mr. FARNWORTH, I Though the following Ode has appeared once before, yet some incorrectness of the Typo- graphy suggests the propriety of its being repub- lished.
ODE, Written on the occasion of laying the CORNER STONE of ST. ALBAN'S LODGE, at BRIS- TOL, September 19, 1804.
CLOSE refreshment, haste to labour,— Let the ROYAL WORK go on;— From the marble mines of Tabor, Brethren, set the CORNER-STONE. Wisdom zoned with skill SIDONIAN, To the younger craft be given, And the GRACE—beyond IONIAN, Build the glowing FANE to heav'n.
STRENGTH, in TUSCAN grandeur heaving, Bid the BASALT* COLUMNS stand, Bove device and low deceiving,— Moveless BULWARK of the land. BEAUTY loosed in ATTIC sweetness, Clothe the ARCHITECT and SAGE, Who FESTOON'S in gay disceernings, Shine the GLORY of the age.
Silent RECORD, live secure, Bright as the mule beneath th' ATRIDEAN† Tow'r; The RUNIC pledge for WORLD'S to come, AFROSTIL mov'd but with the tending tomb.
Bear me ABIS' LINE and SQUARE, Place the work ERECT and FAIR;— Now the TEMPLE is begun, * TRUE AND TRUSTY CORNER-STONE.
TH' OMENS charge our souls shall nourish, 'Though a HANDFUL from the field, By the TISHITE'S GOD we'll flourish, Till th' arraigning lip is seal'd.
Pour the WINE'S devout OBLATION, Cheering as the myrtle ART,— 'Tis the quick'ning PRESENTATION, Shed in every RE-BORN heart.
Press the OLIVE on our sorrows, Greet the JOY-ANPOINTING juice;— Who a wither'd harvest borrows, Near SAREPTA'S WASTELESS CRUSE?
SALEM'S KING be our conductor, REAR and BLESS the superstructure;— NATURE rose at thy command:— MUSICK, strike the thrilling wire,— Strains like these shall melt the lyre, * MOUNT HOPE YIELDS NOT TO MORIAH WHILE ST. ALBAN'S PILLARS STAND.
* A kind of marble always found standing upright. † The medal inscribed with the year of MA- SONRY and the date of the LODGE. ‡ Herculaneum inscription. § Jewish expression for "AGES" more con- sonant with the antiquity of masonry.
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS.
Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Me- diterranean Passport issued to vessels of the U- nited States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which applica- tion may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the ves- sels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use.
Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804. } 6m
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER. 2d.
Newport, April 3, 1802. 79f
Fall & Winter Goods.
JAMES MUMFORD,
HAS just received from New-York & Boston, an elegant assortment of Dry GOODS. suitable for the season, which he is determined to sell as low for CASH as can be purchased in this State.
N. B. He has a handsome variety of Cali- coes, from 50 to 25 Cents per yard. Newport, Oct 10.
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hhds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,— Holland Geneva,—Verdigrisafe,—and Loaf SUGAR.
Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
For Sale,
A FEW casks of superior Sherry WINE,— Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 30th, 1804.
RICHARD BARKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and former customers, that he has removed to the house of Mrs. LILLIBRIDGE, on the Pa- rade, one door east of Mr. Charles Fiske's Apo- thecary Store, where he will continue to keep a private BOARDING-HOUSE. Two or three steady boarders may be accommodated as low as at any Boarding-House in Newport. Newport, Oct. 17, 1804.
A large supply of FALL GOODS,
JUST received by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. and now selling at their Store direct- ly opposite Gen. Martin's.
N. B. Said SWEET and Company, most gratefully acknowledge the support which they have received from their customers since the commencement of their business, and hereby in- form the public, that having purchased their Goods with ready Cash this Fall, they are de- termined to sell them much lower than they have ever done before. October 16, 1804.
ISAAC AUSTIN,
Has removed to the Store lately occupied by Wm. R. Wilder, nearly opposite John F. Town- send's, and next door North of Gibbs & Chan- ning's where he offers for sale, a variety of ENGLISH, INDIA, & GROCERY GOODS, of the latest Importations, procured at the best Markets, and which will be sold at moderate prices, for Cash or approved Credit.—Among the Articles lately received, and just opened, are
SUPERFINE, second-best, and common Broadcloths. do. Cassimeres. A variety of silk and cotton, striped, plain and mix'd Cassimeres, Nankens and Velvets. 4-4 and 6-4 coloured and white, glazed & plain Cambricks. India Book-Muslin, and Bock Handkerchiefs. Do. do. Scotch do. A variety of Gloves and Hosiery. Barcelona and common, black and coloured, silk Handkerchiefs. 2 bales India Cottons. Lutestrings, Persians, Bengal and Linens. An assortment of kid, Morocco, calf-skin and buff Shoes. A great variety of English and American manu- factured Hats, from one dollar to six dollars. Cotton Yarn, cotton stripes and cotton Bed- Ticks, as usual. LIKEWISE, Young-hy son, hyson-skin,ouchong and bohea Teas, loaf and brown Sugars. Cotton and wool Cards. 1 cask assorted metal Tea-Pots. He desires to merit the favors of his customers. Newport, 9th Month 19. 1804.
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at whole- sale and retail, on as good terms as can be pur- chased in America. A generous credit given to those who pur- chase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good pa- per, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mss and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hhds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 10 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177.
Carding Wool.
THE Public are notified, that JONATHAN NICHOLS and JOSEPH CUNDALL have erected Machines for breaking and carding into Rolls Sheeps Wool, at the Mills of said Cundall in Portsmouth, on this Island. Those who wish to have their wool broken or carded, may depend on having the Work done well, and with Dispatch. After the Wool has been duly picked and greased, with one Pound of soft Grease or Oil to from 10 to 16 Pounds of Wool, it should be sent in Sheets or Blankets, in which the Rolls may be packed and transported to any distance without injury. NICHOLS & CUNDALL. Portsmouth July 3, 1804.
PATENT CHIP FOR BONNETS.
THE Subscriber having purchased of the Pa- tente the exclusive Right of making and vending the Patent Chip in and for the State of Rhode Island, hereby cautions and forbids any Person or Persons either making or vending said Chip for Bonnets, within said State of Rhode- Island, on Penalty of the Law of the United States in such Case made and provided.—unless they have been duly and previously authorised by the Subscriber for making or vending the same. Twenty Dollars Reward will be given, by the Subscriber, to any Person who may discover, and produce satisfactory Proof, of any Person or Persons making or vending the aforesaid Chip within the State of Rhode-Island. JONATHAN NICHOLS. N. B. Mr. WILLIAM DOUGLASS, & Messrs. CHARLES COGGESHALL and Co. being appointed Agents for vending said chip for the Town of Newport, will keep a constant Supply at their Stores for Sale. Newport, July 3, 1804.
An Abridgement of
Murray's GRAMMAR,
for sale at this Office.
MEIN & ROGERS
Have for sale at their Store, head of Banister's Wharf, Thames-Street,
JAMAICA Rum per Hhd. Amsterdam Geneva per pipe, Spanish Brandy per ditto, Cognac ditto per ditto, Tar per bbl. Flour (superfine) per bbl. Coffee, W. I. and Bourbon, best quality, Madeira & other Wines per qr. cask. Also, a general assortment of GROCERIES wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. N. B. A Consignment of Trunks and Paper Hangings. Newport, May 28. 159f
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome as- sortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary, &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing-Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes- Lines. Also,
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF
Consisting of Negro-Head; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist, & cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality, at the Manufac- tory prices. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, June 27, 1804. 140f
C. Taber & Wm. Gardner,
Have for Sale, FORTY Hhds. Sugar, part of which is of the 1st quality for retailing, 12 Hhds. & 60 bags Coffee, A few Hhds. old Demerara Rum, Several quarter casks old Sherry Wine, And 2500 bushels Toaks Island Salt, part of it very coarse and white, suitable for Dairies. Newport, July 26, 1804. 99
John & Henry Cahone
Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds.
Henry Moore, & Co.
HAVE for sale cheap for Cash or approved Notes on either of the Banks, 20 Hhds. Jamaica Spirits, 6 Ditto, St. Croix Rum, Ditto, Holland Gin, Ditto, Brandy, 20 Boxes Sugar, 30 Bags Ditto, 60 Bds. Flour, Benninghove's Snuff, All kinds of Teas, Casks of Raisins, &c. &c. Likewise, a great variety of Dry Goods, with a handsome assortment of Cutlery, &c. Newport, August 15th, 1804.
Rhodes & Hammond
HAVE FOR SALE, (Wholesale and Retail) JAMAICA Spirits 4th proof, Cognac Brandy 2d do. Barcelona do. 4th do. Holland Geneva, Havanna brown, Do. white, } SUGARS, Loaf 1st and 2d quality, & } Lump Hyson, Souchong, } TEAS of the & Bohea } first quality Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Mace, Nutmegs, Allum, Saltpetre, Benninghove's Snuff, Superfine Flour, Glass-Ware, A few bales Cotton Wool of an excellent quality, 20 Barrels Mss & Prime Beef & Pork, &c. &c. Newport, June 7, 1804. 92
French Town Catholic Seminary Lottery.
THE public are informed that the above lot- tery will positively commence drawing at East-Greenwich on the first Monday of De- cember next. THOMAS FRV, PARDON TILLINGHAST, } Man- GEORGE CARD, } agers. East Greenwich, September 3d, 1804. * Tickets in the above Lottery, at two dollars 50 cents each, may be had at this Office.
BENEDICT SMITH
Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 bbls. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
To be Sold by
JOSEPH LYON,
150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch. Newport, June 6, 1804. 92
HOLMES WEAVER,
CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance Newport, Nov. 15. cxii
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN's Wharf,—By
JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co.
Who will always have on hand a sup- ply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Sept. 20, 1804.
BOOTS, SHOES & BUCKETS.
THE subscriber takes this method to inform the Public in general and his friends in particular, that he carries on the Boot, Shoe, & Bucket-Making business, at his Shop two doors west of John Gardner's, Esq. in the Ferry Wharf Lane—where he is ready to attend to their calls, having procured the best of materials therefor.
A good workman at the last mentioned branch of business, (if he calls soon) will find employ and good wages, by applying to JOSEPH DYRE. Newport, May 28, 1804. 9f
NOTICE is hereby given, that we the sub- scribers, have purchased the patent right for the counties of Washington and Kent, for making, using, and vending a Machine for the purpose of washing cloaths, scouring and fulling cloth, under the original patent right which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel T. Dean, of the State of New-York, on the 29th of February, 1804.— All persons are hereby forbid, making, vend- ing or using such Machine, within the coun- ties aforesaid, under the penalty of the law, without the liberty of us, or our agents being first granted them. Any person, upon applying to us for an individual right, or on a larger scale, may have the liberty granted them for a mode- rate compensation. BORDEN RATHBUN, ROBERT H. NILES. Wickford (N.K.) 24th 7th Mo. 1804.
For Sale,
AN excellent lot of land, under good im- provement, very pleasantly situated on the main road leading from Newport to Bristol Ferry, containing about 21 acres, with a Dwel- ling-House, Barn, Crib and young Orchard thereon, and a well of good water that never fails. It will be sold on reasonable terms. For particulars, apply to the subscriber, on the prem- ises. JONATHAN GIBBS. Portsmouth, Oct. 3, 1804.
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged. Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. *Cash, & the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
FOR SALE,
SIXTY-TWO Shares in the flock of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804. N. B. As they are very desirous (for a particular reason) to dispose of the above men- tioned stock—they therefore offer the same at first cost. N. SWEET, & Co.
Wm. Bridges,
Engineer, Architect and Land-Surveyor,
SURVEYS & draw plans of Estates, with the strictest accuracy and neatness; makes designs for intended Buildings and Improvements, Ca- nals, Bridges, &c. &c.; furnishes estimates with minute specifications for carrying the same into execution; having been regularly brought up to the profession, with a complete knowledge of the practical departments, presumes that his services will be found eminently useful, in car- rying into effect any public or private works.
Gentlemen residing at a distance, can be furnished with plans, elevations, &c. to unite Convenience and Uniformity with Durability and Economy, by sending a written description of the conveniences and size building they wish to have.—Plans neatly drawn on the margin of Deeds. Newport, Oct. 3d, 1804.
At Wm. BRIDGES' ACADEMY,
YOUTH are carefully and expeditiously taught the English Language, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography and Mathematics; where the strictest Attention is paid to the Morals of his Pupils. Private Tuition.
His Evening SCHOOL has commenced ed:—The hours are from 6 till 9 o'clock. A convenient HOUSE, consisting of two Parlours and two or three Chambers, in a central part of the town, WANTED. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804.
P. Bridges,
(Two Doors above the Newport Bank)
RETURNS her grateful acknowledgments to the Ladies of Newport, for the nume- rous Favors she has received, since her com- mencement in business; and respectfully ac- quaints them, that she has now on hand for Sale, a Genteel Assortment of MILLENNERY, on moderate terms. Ladies Morning-Dresses, & children's Costs and Pelices, with every other article in the Millinery line, made up in the newest fashions, on the shortest notice. The Spring and fall fashions will be regularly received direct from Europe. Newport, Oct. 3d, 1804.