Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-04-26 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.
NEW HAT STORE.
THE subscribers inform their friends, and the public in general, that they have taken the Store of Mr. Henry G. Champlin...
Benjamin & Solomon G. Weaver. Newport, April 19, 1804. 85
NEWPORT BANK.
THE Stockholders of the Newport Bank are hereby notified, that the third Instalment, being Fifteen Dollars on a Share, becomes payable...
RHODE-ISLAND Insurance Company.
THE Stockholders of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company are hereby notified that agreeably to the third article of the Constitution...
JOHN L. BOSS, jun. Sec'y. Rhode-Island Insurance Office, April 18, 1804.
Fresh Spring
GOODS,
JUST received, and to be disposed of on the most reasonable terms, for CASH only, by W. C. BAEN.
Newport, April 4, 1804. 85
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co.
HAVE just received a large supply of Woolen and other GOODS, purchased with cash, & which they offer for sale unusually low...
Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are desired to call on them, and settle the same. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON SATURDAY the 28th of April inst. two Lots of Land on the Long Wharf—and one lot on the Point Bridge—for which good and indisputable titles will be given.
Newport, April 19, 1804. 85
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
In General Assembly February session, A. D. 1804.
ON the petition of Peter Phillips, and others, in behalf of the Engine Company in Wickford, praying that their charter may be amended...
It is Voted and Resolved, That said petition be received and referred to the next session of this Assembly, and that the petitioners in the mean time, at their own expence, cause all persons concerned therein then to appear and make their objections, if they think fit, and that notice be given in one of the newspapers printed in Newport, by the publication of this Order.
Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mess and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 70 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177.
HOUSE PAPER.
JUST received, and for sale at this Office, a new & general assortment of elegant PAPER HANGINGS, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State. April 19, 1804.
New Variety Store.
THOMAS D. STALL,
INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has opened a Grocery Store, in his house in Thames-Street, late the property of Joseph Rogers, and directly opposite W. R. Wilder's Book-Store, where he offers for sale the following Goods at a very low price:
Table listing goods and prices: Loaf, Lump, white, powdered and brown, Hylon, Young hylon, Soucong, hylon skin, & bohea, Sherry and Malaga, Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, W. India & Rum, N. England Rum, Best Holland Geneva, Molasses, Rice & Flower, Coffee, Boston Chocolate No. 1 and 2, Fresh box & cask, Raisins, Cassia, Mace, Cloves. Prices range from 12 1/2 to 1000.
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Glass Ware, With many other Articles too tedious to mention. Newport, April 19, 1804.
Warwick Channel & Road Lottery.
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, at their Session in February 1804, granted a Lottery to raise the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars, for deepening the Channel of Apponage River, leading from the Bay to the Village called the Felling Mills, in Warwick, for the purpose of improving the navigation thereof; and for repairing the Road leading westward of said Village over Ridge-Hill: The subscribers being appointed Managers of said Lottery, and having given bonds according to law, offer to the public the following Scheme:
Table listing prize amounts: 1 Prize of 1000 Dollars, is 1000; 2 500 1000; 20 100 2000; 42 48 2016; 60 32 1920; 70 24 1680; 125 16 2000; 2494 8 19952. Also lists first, second, and last drawn numbers.
The prizes will be subject to a deduction of only 12 1/2 per cent. All prizes under 48 dollars will be paid in 60 days; the others in 90 days after drawing. Such as shall not be demanded within 9 months, will be considered as generously given for the purpose of said Lottery, and appropriated accordingly.
It is confidently expected, that the great advantages which will naturally result to the community at large by encouraging so laudable an undertaking in facilitating navigation, &c. will induce a rapid sale of the Tickets, and enable the Managers to issue the Second Class, without much delay. The low price of the Tickets, the many valuable prizes, the small deduction in comparison with some other lotteries, and there not being 2 blanks to a prize, are strong inducements for people of all classes to become adventurers.
All those who draw a prize in the First Class will be entitled to a Ticket in the second, which will be considered as payment of 4 Dollars, and the remainder to be paid in money. A list of the fortunate numbers will be published in two or more of the newspapers printed in this State.
THOMAS ARNOLD (S. B.) HENRY REMINGTON, THOMAS WARNER, THOMAS RELPH, SAMUEL WRIGHT, Managers. Warwick, March 25, 1804. 182
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on the Seventeenth day of October, 1803.
AN ACT
For laying and collecting duties on imports and tonnage within the territories ceded to the United States by the treaty of the thirtieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States, and the French Republic; and for other purposes.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the same duties which by law now are, or hereafter may be laid on goods, wares, and merchandise imported into the United States, on the tonnage of vessels, and on the passports and clearances of vessels, shall be laid and collected on goods, wares and merchandise imported into the territories ceded to the United States, by the treaty of the thirtieth of April one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States and the French Republic; and on vessels arriving in, or departing from the said territories: And the following acts, that is to say the act entitled,
An act to establish the treasury department. An act concerning the registering and recording of ships and vessels.
An act for enrolling and licensing ships or vessels to be employed in the coasting trade and fisheries.
An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage.
An act to establish the compensations of officers employed in the collection of the duties on imports and tonnage, and for other purposes.
An act for the more efficient recovery of debts due from individuals to the United States.
An act to provide more effectually for the settlement of accounts between the United States and receivers of public money.
An act to authorise the sale and conveyance of lands in certain cases, by the marshals of the United States, and to confirm former sales.
An act to provide for mitigating or remitting the forfeitures, penalties and disabilities accruing in certain cases therein mentioned.
An act to establish a mint, and to regulate the coins of the United States.
An act regulating foreign coins, and for other purposes.
And the act supplementary to and amendatory of the two last mentioned acts, or so much of the said acts as is now in force, and also so much of any other act or acts of the United States as is now in force, or may be hereafter enacted, for laying any duties on imports, tonnage, seamen or shipping, for regulating and securing the collection of the same, and for regulating the compensations of the officers employed in the collection of the same; for granting and regulating drawbacks, bounties and allowances in lieu of drawbacks; concerning the registering, recording, enrolling and licensing of ships and vessels; to provide for the settlement of accounts between the United States and individuals; for the recovery of debts due to the United States; and for remitting forfeitures, penalties and disabilities; shall extend to and have full force and effect in the abovementioned territories: Provided however, and it is hereby further enacted, that ships or vessels which on the twentieth day of December last were owned by persons then residing in the above mentioned territories, and who either were citizens of the United States, or had resided in the said territories during five years next preceding, shall be entitled to the benefits and privileges of vessels of the United States, whilst they shall continue to be wholly owned by such persons, or by citizens of the United States: Provided, nevertheless, that the persons claiming such privileges for their ships or vessels, shall in every other respect comply with the provisions of the acts for registering, recording, enrolling and licensing of ships or vessels, and who, if not citizens of the United States, shall have previously taken an oath of allegiance to the United States; which oath the collector of the port is hereby authorised to administer.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That so much of any act or acts of the United States now in force, or which may be hereafter enacted, concerning the bank of the United States, and for the punishment of frauds committed on the same; for the relief of sick and disabled seamen; for the protection of American seamen; for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchant service; and for preventing the exportation of goods not duly inspected; shall extend to and have full force and effect in the above mentioned territories.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That so
much of any law, or laws, laying any duties on the importation into the United States of goods, wares, and merchandise from the said territories, (or allowing drawbacks on the importation of the same from the United States to the said territories,) or respecting the commercial intercourse between the United States and the said territories, or between the several parts of the United States through the said territories, which is inconsistent with the provisions of the preceding section, be and the same hereby is repealed: and all duties on the exportation of goods, wares and merchandise from the said territories, as well as all duties on the importation of goods, wares and merchandise into the said territories, on the transfer of ships or vessels, and on the tonnage of vessels, other than those laid by virtue of the laws of the United States, shall, from the time when this act shall commence to be in force, cease and determine: Provided however, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to affect the fees and other charges usually paid in the said territories on account of pilotage, wharfage, or the right of anchoring by the levy of the city of New-Orleans, which several fees and charges shall, until otherwise directed, continue to be paid and applied to the same purposes as heretofore.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That, to the end that the laws provided for the collection of the duties imposed, by law on goods, wares and merchandise, imported into the United States and on the tonnage of ships and vessels, and the laws respecting the revenue and navigation of the United States may be carried into effect, within the said territories, the territories ceded to the United States, by the treaty above mentioned, and also all the navigable waters of the rivers, creeks, bays and inlets, lying within the United States, which empty into the gulf of Mexico, east of the river Mississippi, shall be annexed to the Mississippi district, and shall together with the same, constitute one district, to be called the "District of Mississippi." The city of New-Orleans shall be the sole port of entry in the said district, and the town of Bayou St. John shall be a port of delivery; a collector, naval officer and surveyor shall be appointed to reside at New-Orleans, and a surveyor shall be appointed to reside at the port of Bayou St. John; and the President of the United States is hereby authorised to appoint, not exceeding three surveyors, to reside at such other places, within the said district, as he shall deem expedient, and to constitute each, or either of such places ports of delivery only. And so much of any law or laws, as establishes a district on the river Mississippi, south of the river Tennessee, is hereby repealed, except as to the recovery and receipt of such duties on goods, wares and merchandise, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels, as shall have accrued, and as to the recovery and distribution of fines, penalties and forfeitures, which shall have been incurred before the commencement of the operation of this act.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the shores and waters of the town of Natchez, shall be one district, to be called the district of Natchez; & a collector shall be appointed, who shall reside at Natchez, which shall be the only port of entry or delivery within the said district of any goods, wares and merchandise, not the growth or manufacture of the United States: Provided nevertheless, That it shall be the duty of every master or commander of any ship or vessel destined for the said port of Natchez, to stop at New-Orleans, and there deliver to the collector of the said port a manifest of the cargo on board such ship or vessel, agreeably to law, on penalty of five thousand dollars. And it shall be the duty of said collector to transmit a certified copy of such manifest to the collector of the said port of Natchez, and to direct an inspector to go on board such ship or vessel and proceed therewith to the port of Natchez, and there report such ship or vessel to the collector of said port of Natchez, immediately after his arrival, when the duty of said inspector shall cease.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That foreign ships or vessels shall be admitted to unload at the port of New-Orleans, and at no other port within the district of Mississippi; and ships or vessels belonging to citizens of the United States, coming directly from France or Spain, or any of their colonies, shall not be admitted to unload at any port within the district of Mississippi other than New-Orleans; and ships or vessels arriving from the Cape of Good Hope, or from any place beyond the same, shall be admitted to make entry at the port of New-Orleans and at no other port within the district of Mississippi: Provided however, That nothing in this act contained, shall authorise the allowing of drawbacks on the exportation of any goods, wares and merchandise from the said port of New-Orleans, other than on those which shall have been imported directly into the same, from a foreign port or place.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the master or commander of every ship or vessel, bound to a port of delivery only, other than the port of Bayou St. John, in the district of Mississippi, shall first come to at the port of New-Or-

leans with his ship or vessel, and there make report and entry, in writing, and pay or secure to be paid, all legal duties, port fees and charges, in manner provided by law, before such ship or vessel shall proceed to her port of delivery; and any ship or vessel, bound to the port of Bayou St. John, may first proceed to the said port, and afterwards make report and entry at the port of New-Orleans within the time by law limited; and the master of every ship or vessel, arriving from a foreign port or place, or having goods on board of which the duties have not been paid or secured, and bound to any port within the district of Mississippi, (other than New-Orleans, or Bayou St. John) shall take an inspector on board, at New-Orleans, before proceeding to such port; and if any master of a ship or vessel, shall proceed to such port of delivery, contrary to the directions aforesaid, he shall forfeit and pay five hundred dollars, to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction, with the costs of suit.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted , That during the term of twelve years, to commence three months after the exchange of the ratifications of the above mentioned treaty shall have been notified, at Paris, to the French government, French ships, or vessels, coming directly from France, or any of her colonies, laden only with the produce or manufactures of France, or any of her said colonies; And Spanish ships or vessels, coming directly from Spain, or any of her colonies, laden only with the produce or manufactures of Spain, or any of her said colonies, shall be admitted into the port of New-Orleans, and into all other ports of entry which may hereafter be established by law, within the territories ceded to the United States by the above mentioned treaty, in the same manner as ships or vessels of the United States, coming directly from France or Spain, or any of their colonies, and without being subject to any other, or higher duty on the said produce or manufacture, than by law now is, or shall at the time, be payable, by citizens of the United States on similar articles, imported from France or Spain, or any of their colonies, in vessels of the United States, into the said port of New-Orleans, or other ports of entry in the territories above mentioned; or to any other, or higher tonnage duty, than by law now is, or shall at the time be, laid on the tonnage of vessels of the United States coming from France, or Spain, or from any of their colonies, to the said port of New-Orleans, or other ports of entry within the territories above mentioned.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted , That the collector or the district of Mississippi shall give bond for the true and faithful discharge of his duties, in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, and shall be allowed in addition to the fees and emoluments of his office, in lieu of all other commissions, one and a half per cent. on all monies by him received, on account of the duties arising from goods, wares and merchandise imported into the said district, and on the tonnage of ships and vessels; and the naval officers and surveyors of the said district shall, respectively, receive an annual compensation of two hundred and fifty dollars, in addition to their other fees and emoluments.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted , That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized, to cause to be built and equipped one revenue cutter, in addition to those heretofore authorized by law, which cutter may be officered, manned and employed, in the same manner, and the expense thereof shall be paid out of the same fund, as is provided for defraying the expense of the revenue cutter heretofore authorized by law.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted , That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized, whenever he shall deem it expedient, to erect the shores, waters and inlets of the bay and river Mobile, and of the other rivers, creeks, inlets, and bays emptying into the gulf of Mexico, east of the said river Mobile, and west thereof to the Pascagoula, inclusive, into a separate district, and to establish such place within the same, as he shall deem expedient, to be the port of entry and delivery for such district; and to designate such other places, within the same district, not exceeding two, to be ports of delivery only. Whenever such separate district shall be erected, a collector shall be appointed, to reside at the port of entry; and a surveyor shall likewise be appointed, to reside at each of the ports of delivery, which may be established, and such collector and surveyor shall be entitled to receive, in addition to their other fees and emoluments, an annual salary of two hundred and fifty dollars. And the said collector, shall give bond for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office in the sum of five thousand dollars.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted , That this act shall commence thirty days after the passing thereof.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, February 24, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That for defraying the expense of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and four, for the Indian department, and for the expense of fortifications, arsenals, magazines and armories, the following sums be, and the same hereby, are respectively appropriated, that is to say:
For the pay of the army of the United States three hundred and one thousand four hundred and seventy-six dollars:
For forage four thousand and fifty-six dollars:
For the subsistence of the officers of the army and corps of engineers twenty-eight thousand and eighty-two dollars and eighty-three cents and one half of a cent:
For the subsistence of non-commissioned officers, musicians and privates one hundred and sixty-three thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine dollars and thirty-seven cents and one half of a cent:
For clothing, eighty thousand dollars:
For bounties and premiums, fourteen thousand dollars:
For the medical and hospital department, ten thousand dollars:
For camp equipage, fuel, tools, expense of transportation and other contingent expenses of the war department, seventy-one thousand dollars:
For fortifications, arsenals, magazines, and armories, one hundred and nine thousand eight hundred and ninety-six dollars and eighty-eight cents:
For purchasing maps, plans, books, and instruments for the war department and military academy, one thousand dollars:
For the Indian department, seventy-five thousand five hundred dollars:
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the several appropriations, herein before made, shall be paid and discharged first out of any balance remaining unexpended of former appropriations for the support of the military establishment, and secondly, out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, February 19, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
Continuing for a limited time the Salaries of the Officers of Government therein mentioned.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the last day of December, one thousand eight hundred and three, the following annual emoluments, and no other, be, and they are hereby granted to the officers herein enumerated, respectively, that is to say:
To the Secretary of State, five thousand dollars:
The Secretary of the Treasury, five thousand dollars:
The Secretary of War, four thousand, five hundred dollars:
The Secretary of the Navy, four thousand, five hundred dollars:
The Attorney-General, three thousand dollars:
The Comptroller of the Treasury, three thousand five hundred dollars:
The Treasurer, three thousand dollars:
The Auditor of the Treasury, three thousand dollars:
The Register of the Treasury, two thousand four hundred dollars:
The Accountant of the War department, two thousand dollars:
The Accountant of the Navy Department, two thousand dollars:
The Postmaster-General, three thousand dollars; and
The Assistant Postmaster-General, one thousand seven hundred dollars; which sums shall be respectively paid quarterly yearly, at the Treasury of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That this act shall continue in force for three years, and from thence until the end of the next session of Congress thereafter, and no longer.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, February 20, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
For the relief of the captors of the Mosquito armed ship Mehouda and Mirbaha.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the sum of eight thousand five hundred and ninety-four dollars, and fifty cents, being one moiety of the value of the armed ship Mehouda, captured by the frigate John Adams, commanded by capt. John Rodgers, and restored to the Emperor of Morocco, be and the same is hereby appropriated for defraying the expense of prize money due to the captors; and that the further sum of seven hundred and thirty eight dollars, and twenty five cents, be and the same hereby is appropriated for defraying the expenses incurred for the said ship, while in possession of the captors.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, February 24, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER. IMPEACHMENT.
IT was not our intention to make any remarks on the grounds of the impeachment of Judge Chase. That matter is its initiation, having been amply and ably investigated on the floor of Congress, and the debate, on that occasion, having been given to the public, our opinion was, that a newspaper discussion, previous to the trial by the constitutional tribunal, would be unnecessary, and premature, and might in its operation be injurious, particularly to the accused. We do not, by these remarks, wish it to be understood as our opinion, that the press is not free to examine judicial as well as legislative measures. On the contrary, we do believe that wherever a great public good may result from an examination of any case before any
judicial body, it is not only the right but the duty of a free press fearlessly to enter upon it. But in cases where such benefit is not likely to arise from the examination, we consider it good policy and strict justice to waive it. In the instance under consideration, this was the deliberate dictate of our judgments. Considering in the exalted tribunal assigned by the Constitution for the trial of great state offenders, and in the purity of public opinion, we meant that our silence should be considered as conclusive evidence of our respect for the one, and our reliance on the other. Well acquainted with the virulence of party spirit, and the disposition of guilt to cover itself under its accommodating mantle, it was our hope that the republican spirit of the country would not provoke a conflict of prejudice & passion, which might tend, in some measure to wrest the solemn measure of an impeachment from that dispassionate investigation which its importance eminently demands.
From this purpose, we have been reluctantly drawn by Judge Chase himself. He, who of the whole community ought to have maintained the dignified attitude of composure, and should have been the last to excite the public feeling, has come forward in a manner, unprecedented with an address to the people.
[Here follows Judge Chase's Address and Memorial, as published in the last Newports Mercury.]
IN the strictures, which we consider it our duty to make, we shall altogether limit ourselves to repelling a mass of misrepresentation, seldom found in an anonymous essay, and never, perhaps, equalled by a high official character in the formation of an official performance. We disclaim all appeal to Heaven, to the almighty searcher of hearts, and to the dread tribunal of another world. We address ourselves exclusively and confidently to the honest judgment of upright men. It is through them that Duty proclaims his will, and with their suffrages in our favor we dread nothing.
It would involve great prolixity to pursue the Judge through his long and inflammatory remarks, though it would be no difficult task to take them in succession, and prove them individually, either inapposite, untrue, or illogical. But this would consume too much of the patience of the reader. An attempt, therefore, shall be made to generalize them.
He objects to the mode pursued, I. Because the enquiry was instituted on the mere suggestion of a member in his place, unsupported by oath, or by any specific statement of facts, which if supported by oath would have justified an enquiry.
This point has been so clearly elucidated in the debate, lately published, that it is scarcely necessary to do more than refer the reader to it. It may, however, be observed, that the representation of the Judge is altogether erroneous. A member, of great respectability, did, in his place, and on oath taken as a representative of the people, make certain allegations, which he and the house considered as sufficient grounds for enquiry, and which many of the political friends of the accused allowed would be, if substantiated, grounds for enquiry. It is not at all surprising that he who is impeached for alleged misconduct should declare that some of the grounds on which that impeachment is sustained "would not have justified an enquiry."
The judge goes on to declare "this enquiry instituted in a manner the most unprecedented and alarming."
On this declaration we will make no remark, other than that the debate in the House of Representatives furnished a number of precedents pointedly precise.
II. Objection is made to the ex-parte nature of the evidence collected by the committee of Enquiry.
It is true that the evidence is in some measure ex-parte. The nature of the enquiry did not admit of its being otherwise. Neither time, nor the powers of the committee, admitted that full investigation which can only be had on a trial. To have gone into all the minutiae of proof, a great part of which could only be obtained in remote parts of the union, would have consumed more time than remained of the session, and might have been considered as an attempt prematurely to judge the case. All that the House required to justify their proceedings was colourable proof of misconduct, sufficient to warrant an impeachment. This the committee obtained. How?—By exclusively consulting prejudices and vindictive men? Men, who, in their own opinion, had been wronged by judge Chase? Men who differed from him in politics? By omitting to take the testimony of those, whose prejudices, either personal or political, if they had any, were on his side? All this is more than insinuated. And yet there is not a word of truth in it. The reverse is the truth. Take the prominent features of the testimony, which constitute the whole of the impeachable matter set forth in the articles, forth in the articles, and you will discern a systematic and scrupulous endeavor to place along side of each other the poison and the antidote, the charge and the vindication—For instance:
1. In the case of Fries, we are furnished as well with the deposition of Mr. Rawle, the Attorney of the district, as with those of Messrs. Lewis and Dallas, the counsel of the prisoner. Of these three gentlemen, two are decidedly federal.
2. In the case of Cooper, we are furnished with a detailed statement, the most circumstantial the documents exhibited by Mr. Rawle, the district Attorney, the professor of Cooper, and a decided federalist. We have also the deposition of Mr. Caldwell, likewise federal.
3. In the case of Callender, the depositions of Mr. Hay and Mr. Nicholas, the counsel for Callender, are given. These gentlemen are republican. To compare with their statement of facts, is added the trial of Callender, at full length, comprising 76 pages, taken in short hand by Mr. Robertson, whom we understand to be federal in his political opinions.
4. In the case of the address of the judge to
a grand jury at New-Castle, Delaware, the only testimony which perhaps the nature of the case admitted, is given—that of Mr. Read, district Attorney, whose politics happen to be Republican.
5. In the case of the Charge to a grand jury at Baltimore, we have the depositions of Samuel H. Smith, who published a statement of it, of Mr. Mason, who was present at its delivery, and of Mr. Campbell, the foreman of the jury. The two first are Republican, the last federal. In addition to these depositions, is the concise statement respecting the charge given in the National Intelligencer, and the full statement of it, afterwards published by the judge himself.
It may not be improper here to state a fact. It was not the intention of the committee to publish the deposition of Mr. Snowden respecting some light expressions of the judge; but having been published, through mistake, the depositions of Messrs. Marshall and Washington were taken and likewise printed.
This concise view of the testimony published will show to the satisfaction of every unprejudiced mind, that the committee have acted with fairness and honor; that they have in its selection (if that word can at all be appropriated to a mass of testimony the whole of which is published) exhibited the spirit of impartial justice; that they have sought for facts from all quarters; and, it is not a little extraordinary that of the fourteen deponents (omitting one whose political sentiments we do not know) seven are federal, and seven republican.
It is true, that having procured testimony sufficient in their estimation, to establish the pre-emption of articles of impeachment, they did not exhaust the entire field of enquiry by descending to a tedious and useless examination of facts and opinions. This would have been to foreclose, in a great degree, the ultimate investigation which the Senate are constitutionally authorized to make.
It is not less true, that the committee might have taken the depositions of Fries and of Cooper. But they declined to do it; whether from considerations of party or justice let the dispassionate decide.
III. Objection is made to the publication of the testimony. It is represented as having been printed pro-mat in the progress of the enquiry, and placed in a situation to be extensively circulated, as a means of wounding the reputation of the accused and exciting an universal odium against him.
How true this statement and these insinuations are, a few facts will evince. Early in the progress of the enquiry, the chairman of the committee stated to the house that the several documents were received, that more were expected, and that in the opinion of the committee it was desirable that they should be authorized under an order of the House to print them as received, that when the report should be made the House might be enabled without much delay to act upon it. The authority to print was given without a dissenting voice. Under this authority the testimony, as received, was printed; but under a pointed injunction of secrecy, which, it is believed, was tacitly observed: nor does it appear that the least use was made of the testimony during this period to wound the reputation of the accused. No publication of it was made, until the report of the committee was presented, and then the whole testimony was laid on the tables of the members; and from the publicity naturally flowing from this step, which is that pursued in every case where there is no positive injunction of secrecy, resulted the publication in the National Intelligencer, honored by Judge Chase with being denominated the official organ of the government. Every printer in the union had access to the same source of information, which was in truth open to the whole world, and it is principally owing to local situation that that paper preceded the others in the publication.
Does the judge mean to insinuate that the ends of justice and truth would have been more successfully promoted by concealing them by publishing the testimony? Would he not have had reason in such a case to have accused his accusers? Would he not have said that those who preferred the charges were afraid to trust to public opinion; that they knew the charges to be unsupported, and dared not exhibit the proofs on which they rested? This would undoubtedly have been the language of the accused, and his friends, and it would have been used not altogether without success.
There is another view which ought to be taken of this point, fully to appreciate the force of the objection. The representatives of the people are responsible to their constituents. If they err, the people ought not to be left in the dark. If they act right, the people whose interests they guard, ought not to be ignorant of their motives of action. Hence except in cases of great and delicate emergency, it is the invariable practice of the legislative body to deliberate and act in public. The more important the object wherein they are occupied, the more necessary and salutary is this publicity. Secrecy naturally, & with us almost necessarily begets distrust. In the case of an impeachment, the representative body should, in proportion to its importance, be under a full responsibility to the public will; lest they should deviate into measures subversive of those rights they are constituted to protect.
Many other views of this point might be easily taken; but these two are conclusive. Suffice it to add that every view which can be taken leads to a conviction of the propriety of giving publicity to every step attendant on this measure.
Besides, who is there so ignorant as not to be able to appreciate the weight which ought to be attached to the testimony. All the incidents attending it are represented; if ex-parte, it is so set forth on the face of it; and names, time, place, and various other circumstances are given—so that literally he that runs may read.
IV. Objection is made to the form of the report of the committee, and to the act of the House confirmatory of it. It ought, it seems, to have gone more into detail, and assigned the reasons for voting an impeachment; and the

vote of impeachment ought to have embraced specific charges. The charges, apparently arising from the testimony, are represented as various, and it is contended that a majority of the House, though concurring in a general vote of impeachment, could not have been obtained to sanction any one charge. This objection, on first blush, is plausible; but such an impression arises altogether from omitting to consider the whole truth. A general vote of impeachment is first passed. Were this the conclusive act of the House there might be injustice in it. But it does not rest here. Immediately consequent to it is the exhibition of articles, containing specific allegations, which articles have been produced, and which must receive the sanction of the House before the trial commences. If then the judge denies specific charges, he has them; and possessed of them, his logic fails.
V. But it is contended that specific articles should not only have been exhibited but agreed to by the House previous to their adjournment; and it is said that the bare exhibition of them, without the sanction of the House, leaves the charges they contain subject to future rejection or variation, disables the accused from preparing to defend himself, and exposes his reputation to the mercy of calumny and party malice.
Let it be remarked that the judge allows that circumstances rendered an immediate trial impossible. If impossible until the next session of Congress, we appeal to the candor of any intelligent mind, whether more injury would not attach to the reputation of the accused, whether a deeper wound would not be inflicted upon his fair name by a vote of the House in support of articles hanging suspended over his head for seven months, than by the mere report of a committee of five individuals. The first would involve the solemn decision of the whole body, and would as far as that body represents the people, involve their sentiments; the other involves only the opinion of the committee, which even the members themselves of that committee might, no more mature reflection, retract. Are not these considerations, the most obvious to every understanding? They are; and while they repel, in their widest extent, the prejudiced insinuations of the accused, they place the conduct of the House in a light, which establishes their scrupulous regard for justice, and delicacy towards the object of their interposition. Had articles been agreed to, particularly with that haste, which the late period of the session rendered inevitable, we venture to say that the thunder of party vengeance would have rebounded through the land.
Further; another chance is given to Judge Chase to escape an impeachment. If he is so innocent as he declares himself, time, ample time will be allowed the very body that has declared him guilty of high crimes & misdemeanors, deliberately and coolly to examine the grounds of the measure, to consult the opinions of men as wise and good as themselves, and an opportunity afforded to retract their steps, if discovered to be erroneous. Can innocence ask or desire more?
We have noticed, we believe, all the material objections against the mode of instituting the impeachment. Much extraneous matter, which no less for the honor of our country than for that of the highest judicial station in it we could with had been suppressed, is mingled with them. We shall not go into a controversy respecting the boasted purity of a character that assumes an unspotted reputation of forty years, nor shall we descend to repel the envenomed insinuation that attempts insidiously to insinuate into the public mind charges against the executive and legislative departments of our government, which it dares not openly avow. Over that frailty of human nature, which in its own vindication, ruthlessly assails the conduct and motives of men of the first respectability, and which accuses of injustice the nation to which for justification it appeals, it is our wish to drop the curtain. We repeat it; these remarks have been extorted from us. If it be a moral duty to punish the guilty, it is in our opinion, a much higher duty to protect the innocent from aspersion. To do this, however feebly, has been our sole purpose.
PITTSFIELD, (Mass.) April 9.
On Monday last the annual Election for State officers took place. Our readers will see, by the return of Votes for Governor, that the county of Berkshire remains firm in Republican principles. An increasing majority is highly honorable to the cause of republicanism; while a consumptive decline of federalism forbodes its dissolution. In spite of the pitiful arts of delusive federalism, several large and opulent towns in this county have, in this election, arranged themselves on the side of the principles of Liberty. Lanesborough, which till now, has been guided for many years by the counsels of anti-revolutionary and anti-republican men, has turned her back on tory doctrines, and espoused the whig principles of our Country. We anticipate she will not again be found fighting in the ranks of the enemies of our general government. Stockbridge too, the head-quarters of federalism in this county, has stricken the federal standard—And in Richmond, federalism has been weighed in the scales and found wanting.
It is to be expected that federalism will be active until after another Presidential Election. Her partisans will then probably become less zealous & her followers fall off or acquiesce in republican men and measures.
PROVIDENCE, April 21, 1804.
On Wednesday last the annual election of Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Senators, took place in the several towns of this State. The republican list, as published in our last, was supported without opposition as far as we can learn. James Burrill jun. Esq. was opposed as Attorney-General by Asahel Robbins, Esq. On this vote the republicans were divided, and it yet remains uncertain who is the successful candidate.
We are happy to have it in our power to state, that republican principles become more & more the order of the day. The regeneration goes on fast. We have some time been of opinion that in the town of Providence, which has been so much noted for its federalism, that the people were fast awakening from their lethargy, and enquiring "are not our republican principles and measures pursued by our present administration of government, the causes of the great prosperity and happiness of our country?" A continuance of that prosperity has been the wish of many, & it has been desirable to procure a representation of the town whose views and principles would harmonize with those of our State and general government. For that purpose, the Republicans made an attempt at the last town meeting to elect a republican Representation; and though they were unsuccessful, yet the state of the votes may show that we are not without hope.
The town meeting was as full as it generally is except it be upon some great and popular question, and that might make as much, if not more in favor of republicanism than federalism. The candidates had the number of votes affixed to their names:—
   REPUBLICAN.     Col. Seth Wheaton, 124   Jonathan Russell, Esq. 125   Sylvanus Martin, Esq. 135   Samuel Thurber, jun. Esq. 128   FEDERAL.   John Dorrance, Esq. 167   William Larned, Esq. 172   Col. Benjamin Roppin, 171   George R. Burrill, Esq. 179  
Although the republicans 20 hours before meeting, had not agreed to an opposition, after it was made no exertions, and all their friends were not at town meeting, yet the foregoing statement will show that their numbers are respectable; and that the federalists have nothing to boast of, as to their majorities. What is 40 or 50 majority compared to their former majorities of 3, 4 and 500? We verily believe that if all the men of the town, uninfluenced, should turn out and give their votes, uninfluenced, there would be a great majority for sanctioning republican measures. Those measures are truly American, and as Americans we ought all to join and support them. Have there ever been any reasonable objection against them? Certainly not. The opposition arises with many from ordinary; with others, from intrigue and delign.
NEWPORT, Thursday, April 26, 1804.
Wednesday last was Freeman's meeting throughout the State. There was very little federal opposition to the State Prox, for general Officers. We anticipate a larger majority of Republicans in our next Legislature than there were the last year. In this town the following gentlemen (all Republicans) were re-elected Representatives to the General Assembly without opposition, viz.
CONSTANT TABER, NATHANIEL HAZARD, THOMAS G. PITMAN, PAUL M. MUMFORD, SIMEON MARTIN, and DANIEL DUNHAM, Esquires.
As we have not yet received information from all the towns in the State, we cannot ascertain whether Mr. Robbins or Mr. Burrill is elected Attorney-General, the Republicans being divided in their support of the two candidates.
Extract of a letter from Com. Preble, in Syria-cuse, to Mr. Calhoun, dated Jan. 3, 1804.
"I have just returned from a cruise off Tripoli, where, on the 23d December, I captured a vessel with the Barbary's presents to the Grand Signior, accompanied by several officers of distinction. I trust this capture will give us considerable advantages in negotiating a peace."
Extract of a letter from Capt. Bainbridge to Com. Preble, dated Tripoli, Nov. 1, 1803.
"Had I not sent the Schooner from us, the accident might have been prevented. If not we should have been able to have extricated ourselves from a Barbary prison: But my motives in ordering her off Cape Bon was to grant more efficient protection to our commerce than I could by keeping her with me. I hope you will consider the arrangement as judicious and done with the highest intentions, altho' it has proved unfortunate."
Party Judges.—If rigid justice were laid to the line and judgment to the plummet, Pickering and Chase would not be the only federal Judges that might be impeached. The Centinel has the hardihood and impudence to assert, that the trial was a mock one—"that nothing could be found soberer to ground an article of charge;" when according to their own statement, six respectable witnesses, whose names are given in the Centinel, prove that Judge Pickering "had been seen in the streets in a state of intoxicated imbecility"—"had been guilty of profane swearing even on the bench." What an immaculate judge! and what immaculate characters must those be who can support such a judge!! Blush, oh federalists, blush, and no longer lisp a syllable in favor of religion, order and good government—but be "HONEST," if you can, "in the worst of times!" [C. Brown.]
Mammoth Leaf.—The tale of the Mammoth has been long the fruitful subject of the federalists. A "mammoth cheese," was a charge of an heinous nature for a considerable time. A Mammoth Leaf, is now the high indictment against the President! It seems he is not to eat his bread and cheese in peace. As he does not trouble the Faries in their feast of fools, why should they be so uncivil to him in his innocent repasts? As to the scurrilous charge of
impiety in the paper of the Essex Fanny, printed by a livelong , who could not get his bread and cheese in Newbury-port, it would be an affront on the President to pretend to prove the falsity of the assertion. None but fools or knaves would credit such tuff mous scandal. ib.
National Jubilee.—We understand that the Republican citizens of the county of Bristol, (Mass.) have agreed on the 12th day of May next, to celebrate at Raynham the late acquisition of Louisiana. Mr. David A. Leonard, of Free-town, it is said will be the orator of the day. The interest and hilarity of the occasion will probably invite a large concourse of both sexes, to partake in the festivity of a day, so peculiarly inspiring to social conviviality and undissimulated thanksgiving. ib.
Ninety-Six Officers of the United States have been ordered to join the ships put in commission, and now preparing for the Mediterranean.
FOREIGN.
There has been no late arrivals from Europe.—Numerous villages in the interior of Sumatra, have been depopulated by the small-pox—in others, part of the people fled from the contagion, into the woods, where they fell a prey to the wild beasts. Vaccination has been introduced into the island, but there was great difficulty in persuading the natives to submit to the operation.—A very severe shock of an earthquake, was felt at the Hague, the latter end of January. It was also felt at Rotterdam, and several other places. At Mafelines the chancellors of the reformed Church were in motion during the time of divine service, so as to be removed between two and three feet from their usual position.—The Scotch Society, for propagating the Gospel, intend to send new missionaries to China.—Professor Sesse, the celebrated Botanist, who had been absent 8 years at the head of a party of naturalists, has returned to Spain. He has been over all the Spanish possessions in North America, and the islands on the coast. It is said he has enriched botany with 2500 species of unknown plants, and has also discovered 80 fishes not yet described.
WEST-INDIES.—Information from Aux Cayes, to the 21st March states, that the brigands have massacred nearly all the inhabitants of that place and Jeremie.—On the 18th of March, a British fleet was at the mouth of Surinam river, with troops, and had demanded the surrender of the Colony; that the Governor had refused to submit, and expressed his determination to defend the place as long as possible.—From Havanna, to the 31st ult. we learn, that the French Gen. Laveit, demanded D. 40,000 from the Governor of Havanna, for the payment of French troops—but it was refused. The French General then said he should not be accountable for the conduct of his people—in consequence of which, the Spanish troops were under arms, with orders to take up & confine every foreigner without distinction.—There has been rain for a long time at Demerara, and the country had thro' carelessness been set on fire in several places, and much damage had been done, and great anxiety created.—On the 17th ult. an English letter of marque, having been taken by the French, and carried into Guadalupe, was afterwards cut out by the English. Previous to the French quitting her, they applied a match to the Magazine; and after getting a little distance from the harbor, was blown up with terrible explosion. Two other English vessels have been carried into Guadalupe.
DOMESTIC.
A letter from New-Orleans, dated the 11th March, says, "The regiment of Louisiana, has received orders to hold themselves in readiness to depart on the 15th, for Pensacola where they are transporting all their stores and ammunition."—About 30 sail of Americans were at St. Jago, March 7th as prizes!—From Bennington, in Vermont, we learn that on the 4th of April, the crust on the snow at that place, was so hard as to bear horses and loaded sleds.—A barn full of hay, grain, &c. was destroyed by lightning the 31st ult. at Bennington, (N. J.)—A Maj. Stillwell, of New-Jersey, lately put a period to his existence, by holding the hilt of a sword against the wall, and running upon the point!—[Bost. W. Mag.]
DIED.—In this town, on Tuesday last, Mrs. TAMSEN BARLOW, Confort of Capt. Moses Barlow—aged 35 years. She was an affectionate companion, a kind parent, and possessed a benevolent mind. Her loss is deeply felt and seriously lamented by her numerous connections and friends. Her funeral will be attended at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Miss HANNAH BUSH, daughter of Mr. Richard Bush, in the 24th year of her age.
Mrs. LYDIA DOLITTLE, in the 39th year of her age.
On Tuesday night, very suddenly, Mrs. LAWTON, confort of Capt. Samuel Lawton.
Notice to Delinquents.
THE Editor of this Paper requests all persons who are indebted to him for Newspapers, Advertisements, &c. (especially those whose accounts are of more than one year's standing) to make speedy payment. Those residing in remote parts of the State may find it convenient to forward the respective sums due, by Representatives to the General Assembly and others who may come forward to the General Election to be holden in this town on Wednesday next. Such as have been punctual, will please to accept our grateful acknowledgements.
JAMES MUMFORD INFORMS his Customers and others, that he has just received from Boston a handsome assortment of SPRING GOODS, Which he is now selling very low for CASH. Those who are indebted to him, and whose accounts are of three months standing, are desired to call and settle the same. Newport, April 26. 86 dv.
Sales at Auction. ON TUESDAY, the 1st May, at 10 o'clock will be sold on Mr. Caleb Gardner's wharf, 19 Hogheads & 3 Barrels SUGAR, landed from the Sloop Nancy from Point Petre. Conditions of Sale—100 Dollars and over, sixty days credit with approved indorsed notes, payable at either of the Banks in Newport. GARDNER & DEAN, Auc'rs. Newport, April 26, 1804.
NEW SHOE STORE. JUST OPENED BY Charles Coggeshall & Co. AT the corner of the New-Lane, next door North of Messrs. John Dorr, jun. & Co. Thames-Street, an elegant assortment of almost all kinds of Boots and Shoes, viz. Men's fine Shoes, common and coarse do. Kid & Morocco Slippers, Misses do. Sattinet and Florentine with heels; all kinds of Boys and Children's Shoes—Common and Suwarrow Boots. As many of the Boots and Shoes were manufactured in this town, it is hoped that they will meet with a speedy sale. Boots and Shoes made at the shortest notice by applying at the above Store.—Rips mended gratis.
They have also for sale, a large assortment of TRUNKS of the neatest kind; and an assortment of Boot-Legs. Boot Webbing and Binding may be had on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Orders for TRUNKS, of any dimension, can be furnished at the above Store on the shortest notice. Newport, April 19, 1804. 85
Lawton Burdick, HAS just received at his Shoe-Store, next door south of Mr. William Langley, Thames-Street, an additional assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes at the most reduced prices. Also, young Misses & Children's Shoes of every description. The Boot and Shoe making business is likewise carried on at the same place, in its various branches. Suwarrow Boots made in the neatest manner, and on the lowest terms; and all favors acknowledged with gratitude.
For sale as above, a few hundred weight of the best kind of SOLE LEATHER, very low for Cash. Newport, April 19, 1804. 85
TO BE LET, A Handsome, convenient, and well-finished Dwelling-House, with a store and other out-buildings, situated in Thames Street, opposite Capt. James Dockray's.—For terms apply to Capt. Peleg Wood, jun. of Newport, or JOHN READ. Portsmouth, April 3, 1804.
WHEREAS the Court of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT, Esq. late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent, and three months longer being allowed for that purpose:—All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within that time, otherwise they will be precluded agreeably to law.
GEORGE THOMAS, } 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, 1804.
VALUABLE BOOK. For sale by O. FARNSWORTH, THE RHODE-ISLAND Clerk's MAGAZINE, Or, CIVIL OFFICER'S ASSISTANT: CONTAINING, FORMS of Writings, useful to every Member of Society, and more especially necessary in the business of Conveyancers, Justices of the Peace, Courts of Probate, Town Councils, Coroners, Sheriffs, Deputy-Sheriffs, Town-Sergeants, Constables, Overseers of the Poor, Executors, Administrators, Guardians, &c. Price 9s. in sheep—10s 6d. in calf.
CASH and the highest price given for RAGS at this Office.

ODE to SPRING.
HAIL Spring! thou source of all sublime delight, At thy return, all nature smiles serene; Thy presence yields my soul a sweet relief, To ramble round and hail the gladsome scene.
Though long inured to sorrow and to grief, I still can view thee with a heart elate; Thy presence yields my soul a sweet relief, I now can smile and brave the frowns of fate.
Though distant now from all my soul holds dear, And I reluctant heave a gentle sigh; Yet spring returns my saddened heart to cheer, I think on thee and every murmur dies.
The feather'd songsters warble forth their notes Of love and joy, to charm the raptur'd ear: With music sweet, they swell their tuneful throats, While listening to them, I forget all care.
Now let us welcome in the gentle spring, At thy return we lose the thoughts of pain, Forget that joys succeeding sorrows bring, Nor think that winter will return again.
EPIGRAM.
On the invectives against the President. BARK at the Moon, ye deadly dogs of night; She neither heeds your howl, nor shines less bright.
POMPous LANGUAGE.
A PERSON who keeps a ferry on the river Potowomac, was fond of pompous language; and in common discourse used it to such a degree, that few people understood the meaning.
A gentleman inquiring after his father's health, he answered as follows: "Sir, the intense frigidity of the circumambient atmosphere so congealed the pelucid aqueous fluid of the enormous river Potowomac, that with the most eminent and superlative reluctance, I was constrained to procrastinate my premeditated egrets into the palatine province of Maryland, for the medical, chemical, and Galenical coadjutancy and co-operation of a distinguished son of Esculapius, until the pecuniary deleterious matter of the arithmitis had had pervaded the cranium, into which it had ascended and penetrated, from the inferior pedestal major digit of my paternal relative in con sanguinity; whereby his morbosity was magnified to exorbitantly, as to exhibit an absolute extinguishment of vivification."
FOR SALE, CHEAP FOR CASH, Clover and Herds Grass SEEDS. 20 Hhds. of good Retailing MOLASSES, for Cash or approved Notes. Also, Cabbins Bread, of the best quality, by HENRY MOORE & Co. Newport, March 6, 1804.
SAMUEL JAMES HAS FOR SALE, A this Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804.
Boarding for Students, IN the Washington Academy, may be had in the families of either of the subscribers, at one Dollar and fifty Cents per week, and every other necessary accommodation, by the Public's obedient Servants, ROBERT ELDRED, RICHARD THOMAS, DANIEL ELDRED, GEORGE TENNANT, PHILLIP TILLINGHAST, WILLIAM HAMMOND, Jun. Wickford, March 28, 1804.
NEW HOTEL. THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a general Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16.
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN, 100 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, 1500 wt. Hart and Club Steel, 350 Boxes white & brown Havana Sugars, 3000 Bushels Liverpool Salt, 30 Boxes plain Glass ware, each containing 80 straws of half-pint Tumblers, 10 pr. straw-6 pint Decanters-5 half pint do.-12 wine Glasses, and 6 Salt Cellars. 40 12-bottle empty Gin Cases, 100 Bhs. Superfine Flour, 220 Bhs. of good Shipping Herring. Newport, April 4, 1804.
For Sale at this Office, BONNET PAPERS of the nicest kind, by wholesale or retail.
Hemp & Flaxen Lines. THE subscriber makes and keeps constantly for sale, at his house next to the Hay-Scales southerly, in Broad-Street, a general assortment of Lines, viz. Deep-sea Lines, Latcher, do. Log do. Cod do. clothes do. Hand do.-Also, Bed Cords, White Rope, Seine Twine, and small Fishing Lines of all kinds, by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. BENJAMIN TILLEY. Cotton Lines of every description may also be had as above. Newport, April 5, 1804.
BOARDING HOUSE. THE subscriber hereby informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has removed to Wickford, and occupies that spacious and pleasantly situated House, the property of Mr. Oliver Spink, directly opposite to the dwelling house of Daniel E. Updike.-Where he will receive Students for the Washington Academy, to board, at One Dollar and Forty Cents per week, including lodging, washing, &c. He will also be pleased to accommodate Gentlemen and Ladies who may visit Wickford, with board, lodging, &c. on the most reasonable terms.-He will use his best endeavors to pay every necessary attention, and his utmost exertions to please, and every favor duly acknowledged by their obedient servant, WESTGATE WATSON. Wickford, (N. Kingstown) April 2, 1804.
SAMUEL VERNON, jun. FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR, a few Hhds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO, -Cognac Brandy, -Holland Geneva, -Verdigreale, -and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804.
Serious Notice. THE subscriber once more calls on all persons indebted to him, to make immediate payment either at his dwelling in Little-Compton, or at the house of Cornelius Seabury in Tiverton, (Four Corners) in order that he may be enabled to settle his contracts with others. He has for sale, a new Dwelling-House, of 34 by 25 feet; together with a Store adjoining it, of 17 feet by 17, and a small lot of land, of an excellent quality, and as pleasantly situated as any country seat whatever. For terms apply to the subscriber now on the premises. GEORGE COOK. Little-Compton, April 9th, 1804.
For Sale, AT Public Auction, on Tuesday the 29th May, 1804, the dwelling House and lot of land thereto belonging, late the property of John Thompson, deceased, and subject to the Will of his Dower, being pleasantly situated in Spring-Street, a little northward of the Church. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioners. Newport, April 12, 1804.
State of Rhode-Island, &c. April 10th, 1804. THE creditors of Mark Shearman, of South-Kingstown, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport on the first Wednesday of May next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an Act passed June A.D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted. B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
Dry Goods for Cash only. THE Subscriber is going to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has marked all his Goods, including a box of Hats assorted, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual profit being 20 per cent.) on cash, by retail; many less, and some at cost. A large quantity of the above Goods, especially Broad Cloths and other Woolens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the sterling cost. He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, Dec. 12, 1803.
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS.
He has just received, and offers for sale, 600 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, very cheap. And One Ton first quality of clean FLAX.
HAY SEEDS. He has also received from New-York & Vermont the following Hay-Seeds, viz. Red Clover, Herds-Grass, Red Top, and Bordens, by wholesale and retail. They are new and clean, and will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State. A few bushels Foul Meadow Seed, which will produce the best kind of Fodder, although but little known in these parts. Also, on hand 2 cakes new FLAX-SEED, from the same place. The first quality Synthes and Sythe Sticks, complete: -Rakes, Hoes & Hoe Handles, Fork Tails, &c.
CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS. WRITING-PAPER, By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.
Nicholas Webber, INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.-ALSO, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21, 1801.
JAMES G. PECKHAM, GOLD & SILVER SMITH. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has taken a shop directly opposite Mr. Israel Pease, Thames Street, where all commands will be punctually attended to, and favors gratefully acknowledged. He has just opened a handsome assortment of Jewellery & Fancy Goods, Which he will sell as cheap as can be purchased in the town. Also, an assortment of Hard Ware &c. &c. with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for old Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Pewter, and Lead. Newport, March 7, 1804.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND, ss. March 19th, 1804. THE Creditors of Henry G. Champlin, of Newport, Trader, are hereby notified to appear if they think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport on the first Wednesday of May next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an Act passed June, A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted. B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
FORSALE BY Henry Moore, & Co. WEST-INDIA Rum by the Hhd. Gin by the pipe, Brandy do. Malaga, Port, Sherry, } Wines. 100 barrels superfine flour, 30 casks fresh Raisins, Loaf, powdered and brown Sugars, Coffee, Chocolate, Bohca and Souchong } Teas. Pepper, Ginger, and Allspice, Nutmegs, Cloves & Cassia, Brimstone, Allum, Copperas, Soap by the box; All kinds Knives and Forks, Pen & jack Knives, Razors in cakes, Shears and Scissors, Patent hour and half hour Glasses, Caters, English Pewter, Sad Irons. Brass & iron Candlesticks, Spoons of different kinds, Brass & iron pipe Bells, Shovel & Tongs; A good assortment of Nails, All kinds of Hinges, Stock, Chest & door Locks, Warming Pans, Frying Pans, Hearth & house Brushes, Iron & steel plate Saws, Coffee-Mills, Starch, Looking-Glasses, of every kind, 6 by 8 Glass by the box, Brass Kettles of all sizes, Mattresses of any dimensions; A good assortment of Hats, 10 bales excellent Cotton, Snuff, Paper by the ream, Best kind Spanish Indigo. Likewise, a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash or approved Notes, by wholesale or retail, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf. Newport, Feb. 2, 1804.
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.
WANTED, An active Boy, about 12 or 13 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hatter-Dresser's business. One from the country will be preferred.-Enquire at this Office. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804.
100 Dollars Reward. LOST a short time since at the Vineyard, an elegant GOLD WATCH, having the maker's name marked on the face, viz. "JOHN & Co. JOYCE, Lombard Street, London."-Watch-Makers and others, are requested to take particular notice, and secure it if offered for sale. Any person who will return it to the subscriber, or to Mr. J. C. Scott, merchant, in Newport, shall receive the above reward. JACOB SMITH. March 25, 1804.
WANTED to Charter for the West-Indies a good and fast sailing vessel from 50 to 70 tons burthen. Apply to JOHN BAKER. Newport, April 17, 1804.
BENEDICT SMITH Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 lb. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804.
FLOUR STORE On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN'S Wharf, -By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
No BLANKS in this Lottery For the Promotion of LITERATURE. SCHEME OF THE Washington Academy Lottery. THE following Scheme of a Lottery, for the benefit of this Public Institution, established at Wickford, in the State of Rhode-Island, is offered to the public, whose patronage is requested. There are no blanks. The prizes subject to a deduction of 16 & 2/3 per cent. (from whence the benefit to the institution arises.) The price of a Ticket is five dollars, of which only one half is to be paid on the purchase of it, the other half to be considered as a part of any prize the ticket may draw, and shall be deducted from the same on payment thereof. This Lottery is made pursuant to an act of the Honorable General Assembly, granting Five Thousand Dollars to be raised for the use of WASHINGTON ACADEMY, in North-Kingstown, and bonds have been given according to law.
SCHEME. 2 Prizes of 1000 dollars are 2000 2 500 1000 1 250 250 10 100 1000 25 50 1250 20 25 500 100 20 2000 140 10 1400 200 8 1600 500 6 3000 500 5 2500 4500 3 13500
6,000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 30,000 The following persons are appointed to sell Tickets, viz. Jabez Denison, at the Newport Insurance Office, Jacob Richardson, Post-Master, and William R. Wilder, in Newport. William Wilkinson, and William Larned, in Providence. Daniel E. Updike, Philip Tillinghast, William Hammond, jun. in Wickford. James Helme, in South-Kingstown. Joshua Bicknell, in Barrington. Nathaniel Phillips, Post Master, in Warren. William Rhodes, in Westerly. Jeremiah Thurston, in Hopkinton. It is hoped the sale will be so rapid, as to permit the drawing to take place in a short time, of which notice will be given. By order and in behalf of the Trustees. DANIEL E. UPDIKE, Secretary. Washington Academy, 15th Feb. 1804. TICKETS in the above Lottery, may be had at this Office.
MEIN & ROGERS HAVE FOR SALE, FIFTY Hogsheads West-India Sugar, 1400 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 gr. casks Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy, -Holland Geneva, 200 bhs. Superfine Flour, Bohca Tea, German Steel, &c. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware. Newport, Oct. 20. 159tf
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c. DAVID MELVILL, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.-German-Steel-Fishing-Lines-Bed-Cords-Cloths-Lines, &c. &c. New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance-Consisting of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. ** CASH given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803. 140tf
To be Sold or Let, AND possession given the 27th inst. a convenient two-story Dwelling House, with four rooms on a floor, well calculated for two families, having two cellars under it, with a well of excellent water in the yard. Also, a two-story building, on the same lot, calculated for business of almost any kind, with a cellar under the same.-Said lot is situated on Spring Street, being about 116 feet square, and extends back to the Street eastward of it.-Any person wishing to purchase, or hire, may know the terms, by applying to WILLARD BRIGGS. Newport, March 14th, 1804.
For Sale, A Two story dwelling House, with a Shop adjoining, situated in Horn Lane, lying to the northward of the estate of Mr. Thomas G. Pitman, and southward of the lot of Mr. Thomas Weedon.-Terms made easy. For further particulars, inquire of SOLOMON GLADDING, on the premises. Newport, March 28, 1804. 181tf