The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1799-07-10 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 28. ]
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 1799.
[ Vol. I. ]
FOR SALE, BY John Innes Clark, ONE hundred Casks of NEW RICE, and thirty barrels of PITCH. July 3.
Fresh Fancy GOODS. Just received from New-York and Boston, by the latest importations, and now opening for Sale, by DAVID VINTON, At the corner Store, No. 7, Market-Square, A Large and extensive assortment of Gold, Silver, Glass, Stone, gilt, Jewellery and cut- lery Wares, of the newest fashions.
Among which are, As complete and elegant assortment of Penknives, and Fines-bladed Knives, and high finished Steel Scissors, as was ever offered for sale at any store in this town; a large varie- ty of white and green Spectacles; Sportmen's Knives and pa- ternt Knives and Forks; Stationery of almost every kind; Perfumery, Pomatum, French and English, of various scents, in pots and rolls, per dozen; violet and plain Hair-Powder, per do. hair and down Puffs, per do. a beautiful variety of Dressing Boxes; large green Sun Fans, per dozen or sin- gle, very cheap; 450 soldiers' Feathers, plain black, red and white, black tipped with red, and white tipped with black; a few elegant Tea-Urns; plated Cream-Pots, Candlesticks, Snuffers and Trays; excellent dried Citron, Spices, Olives, Capers, and fine Groceries of every kind. In addition to his usual variety, he has likewise just opened an assortment of 1200 different kinds of Children's Toys, of ev- ery price, consisting of Drums, Guns, Swords, Pistols, Can- non, Muskets, Coaches, Chaises, Waggons and Carts, of vari- ous sizes; Soldiers and Horsemen, Hand Organs, Violins, Flutes and Pipes, elegant Dolls, full dressed, with glass eyes, in gowns and boys' habit; black Dolls, boys and girls; horse Furniture, Tea Sets, complete Tea Sets, small Books for children per dozen, &c. &c. &c.
NEW MUSIC. 100 different pieces, and Songs for the Piano Forte, Gui- tar, Violin and Flute, and shall constantly receive additions of the newest and most fashionable Music in England and Ame- rica; a catalogue of which will be given gratis. As the articles in his line are so numerous, it would be la- borious to particularize them in a newspaper; he therefore solicits his friends and customers to call and see for themselves, as he will assist them (as usual) in charging no- thing for looking. June 26.
STRAYED away from the sub- scriber, about the 12th of June last, a light red COW, thin of flesh, with the ends of her horns sawed off and holes bored through them; she is about 11 or 12 years old. Whoever will return said Cow to the subscriber, or give him notice of her, so that he may recover her again, shall be handsomely rewarded. BELA BULLEN. opposite Mr. Wilson's Meeting House.
Benjamin Thurber, At his Store, at the sign of the BUNCH OF GRAPES, North End, offers for Sale, A complete assortment of English, India and Scotch GOODS. Received by the last arrivals at New- York and Boston. A complete assortment of Dark, light ground and striped Patches—English and India Sattins— Mousel—Mourning Chintzes and Crapes— Tambour Muslins and Lappets—Low priced Muslins—Dimities—Lustrings— Laces—Silk for Bonnets, of the newest taste—Black Silk and Kid Gloves—A fashionable assortment of Laces—Nelson Ribbons of the newest taste—Mulin Handkerchiefs of the best kinds—Ladies Shawls—Durants—Morgens—Ruffel, Morocco and Florentine Shoes—Lon- don Pewter—Brass Kettles—Looking Glasses—China and Delf Ware. Also, A large assortment of other Goods too numerous to mention; all which are to be sold very low for cash. New and old customers are invi- ted to call and see for themselves. N. B. A new supply of Goods will be received weekly. June 12. (6w.)
Joseph W. Larchar RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has lately taken the Shop opposite Mr. NICHOLAS BROWN'S, where he carries on the TAILORING BUSI- NESS. Those who wish to employ him may depend on his utmost endeavours to please. He returns thanks to his cus- tomers for past favours, and solicits a continuance of them. Said Larchar is in want of a Journeyman, and a Lad of 14 or 15 years of age, at the above business. June 26.
FOR SALE, by Abbott and Ingals, At their Tan-Yard in North-Providence, FOUR thousand dried HIDES, in excel- lent order, very reasonable for cash or short credit. They want to purchase, OAK BARK, For which the highest price in cash will be given. May 29. (t. f.)
Taunton and Providence STAGE.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs the Public, that he intends running a Stage Coach between Taunton and Providence the ensuing summer. He flatters himself with the hope that he shall receive such encour- agement in this his undertaking, as that he may be enabled to pursue it, with advantage to the public, as well as some degree of profit to himself. The Stage will leave Taunton every Wednesday morning, arrive at Providence about noon, and return to Taunton the same day.
ABNER TURNER. Taunton, June 24.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
May 29, 1799. THE proprietors of Certificates issued for Subscriptions to the Loan bearing inter- est at eight per centum per annum, are noti- fied, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the fifth Instalment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Fund- ed Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices respectively, for the amount of the four first Instalments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the Sub- scription Certificates.—No Certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars.
Such Subscription Certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked, so as to denote that a moiety of the Stock has been issued.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
Elisha Dyer HAS FOR SALE, First quality Tobacco, in hogsheads Tar, Pitch, Turpentine and Rosin, per quantity or barrel. Four hogsheads of Codfish. A few barrels of mss Pork. North-Carolina Floor Plank. Mechanickable Boards, seasoned. Shingles, Laths, Grindstones. With a large Supply of English, India and Scotch GOODS, At retail, remarkably low—Fresh, Good, and Fashionable. June 26.
Isaac Pitman Has removed to his new Store, directly oppo- site the Baptist Meeting-House, where he is now opening a large and new assortment of the most fashionable GOODS , suitable for the season. AMONG WHICH ARE, A GREAT variety of fancy plaid Mourning, Chintzes and Ca- licoes, purple and red Furniture do. tam- bour'd, lappet, black, book, jaconet and striped Muslins, Mullinets and Dimities. An elegant assortment of Shawls, Pock- et Handkerchiefs; Printed cotton do. Ladies' and Gentlemen's long and short silk Gloves; coloured Jute Rings; black and coloured dress Satins; Gentlemen's best twilled do. 2, 3 & 4 quarter black Made; Black and white Laces and Edg- ings of the newest patterns; Egyptian clouded and Crocodile Ribbons; Ele- gant and common Fans; Black Tiffany; Black, white and green Gauzes; Black and fancy Plumes; Striped Ginghams; Striped silk and plain Nankeenets; Ful- lans and Jeans; Best twilled Velvet. Fancy black and coloured Mouselines; Superfine blue, brown and mixed Broad- Cloths, with suitable Trimmings; Plain black Russells; Coloured and striped do. Morgens and Durants of various colours; 4-4 Irish Linens; Diaper Table Cloths; Checks; brown Holland; 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 Pins, by the bundle; Ladies' Hats and Bon- nets; Gentlemen's Bell and Yeoman Crown'd Hats; Children's do; Ladies' and children's Hose; Gentlemen's plain ribb'd and fancy do; Ladies' and Chil- dren's Morocco Shoes; Oil Cloths; In- grain and common Scotch & English Car- peting and Carpets; Stair Carpeting; Tumblers, Decanters and Wine-Glasses, by the dozen or single straw; Large and small mahogany and gilt framed Looking Glasses; Dressing do. A new assortment of Paper-Hangings, with fashionable bor- ders, and a variety of other articles too numerous to mention. Said Pitman has to let, a BAKE- HOUSE, with a convenient tenement, suitable for a family. June 24. (6w.)
Providence, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10.
The dawn of the anniversary of AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE was hailed with a salute from the company of artillery in this town, and the day celebrated with military honours, and festive glee. At eleven o'clock a procession was formed at the bridge, consisting of the several military companies, public officers and citizens, together with the Orator of the day. The procession moved to the 1st congrega- tional meeting-house, where President Max- cy pronounced an oration, replete with the spirit of the times. The just sentiments which it contained so well accorded with those of the audience, that their feelings could not be repressed, but burst forth in spontaneous plaudits. After the oration, the procession returned to the bridge, and sepa- rated. The light dragoons, the artillery and volunteers, partook of a collation at Carpen- ter's Point. The Cincinnati, the cadets, the militia officers in uniform, and a number of citizens, respectively enjoyed the social board at different places.
In the afternoon, the cadet company com- manded by Col. Burrill, under their new and elegant embroidered standard, presented by Miss JORDAN, performed their evolutions and firings in different parts of the town. The other companies returned, and performed their firings at the bridge.
Among the toasts given by the cadets, were the following:
Thomas Jefferson—may he be enlightened, but not illuminated—love his country, and cease to be an exclusive patriot—love true wis- dom, and cease to be a philosopher.
The fair hand which wrought and present- ed our standard—may it bless the deserving.
The ceremonies of the day were conducted with great order and decorum, and in the evening Mr. Harper and the company of Comedians gratified a full and brilliant theatre with the performance of Isabella, or the fatal Marriage, succeeded by a collection of patriotic songs.
CINCINNATI.
The Society of Cincinnati, agreeably to no- tification, assembled at the State-house at nine o'clock, and unanimously re-elected the fol- lowing gentlemen officers for the year en- suing, viz. Isaac Senter, President; Jere- miah Olney, Vice-President; Robert Rogers, Secretary; Ephraim Bowen, jun. Treasurer. —After attending the delivery of the oration, they repaired to the Golden Ball inn, and partook of an elegant entertainment, which was closed by heartily joining in the follow- ing toasts:
1. The day; may it remain unclouded as the morning of Independence was bright and glorious. 2. Our nation and government; united in interest, may they be so in senti- ment. 3. President ADAMS, our Argus for vigilance, our Colossus for security. 4. Ge- neral Washington, the foreman of jurors, the hero in arms, the anchor of his country's hope, the rock of its defence, the Andes of men. 5. General Hamilton, second in command, and brilliant in arms, but first in finance. 6. The GOVERNOR and State of Rhode-Island. 7. The navy, army and militia of the United States; may their commanders be Truston's , and their Truston's be Nelson's . 8. The Cin- cinnati; true to their rule, may they emu- late the virtues of the American Cincinnatus. 9. To the memory of our brethren who have fallen in the cause of independence and free- dom. 10. The female world; may they ne- ver smile on a jacobin. 11. The arts and sciences; in meridian splendour may they soon illuminate the western hemisphere. 12. Agri- cultural, the dependence of kings, and the queen of arts. 13. Commerce; defend- ed by our navy, may it flourish and prosper. 14. Timothy Pickering and the French directo- ry contrasted; the one an infernal groupe, the other a brilliant political pole-star. 15. The Orator of the day. 16. A speedy end to war; peace to the world, and happiness to mankind.
In various other circles many sentimental and federal toasts were also drank.
By the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS by an act of the Congress of the United States, passed the ninth day of February last, entitled, "an act further to suspend the commercial intercourse between the United States and France, and the de- pendencies thereof," it is provided, that at any time after the passing of this act, it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, if he shall deem it expedient and consistent with the interests of the United States, by his order, to remit and discontinue for the time being the restraints and prohibitions by
the said act imposed, either with respect to the French republic, or to any island, port or place, belonging to the said republic, with which a commercial intercourse may safely be renewed; and also to revoke such order, when- ever in his opinion the interest of the United States shall require; and he is authorized to make proclamation thereof accordingly.
And whereas the arrangements which have been made at St. Domingo for the safety of the commerce of the United States, and for the admission of American vessels into certain ports of that island, do in his opinion render it expedient, and for the interest of the Unit- ed States, to renew a commercial intercourse with such ports.
THEREFORE I JOHN ADAMS, PRESI- DENT OF THE UNITED STATES, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the above reci- ted act, do hereby remit and discontinue the re- straints and prohibitions therein contained, within the limits and under the regulations here following, to wit:
1. It shall be lawful for vessels which have departed or may depart from the United States, to enter the ports of Cape-Francois and Port Republicain, formerly called Port-au- Prince, in the said island of St. Domingo, on and after the first day of August next. 2. No vessel shall be cleared for any other port in St. Domingo, than Cape-Francois and Port-Republicain. 3. It shall be lawful for vessels which shall enter the said ports of Cape-Francois and Port- Republicain, after the thirty-first day of July next, to depart from thence to any other port in said island between Monte-Christi on the north, and Petit Goave on the west; provid- ed it be done with the consent of the govern- ment of St. Domingo, and pursuant to certifi- cates or passports expressing such consent, signed by the consul-general of the United States, or consul residing at the port of depart- ure. 4. All vessels sailing in contravention of these regulations, will be out of the protec- tion of the United States, and be moreover liable to capture, seizure, and confiscation.
GIVEN under my hand and the seal of the United States, at Philadelphia, the twenty-sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord 1799, and of the independence of the said States the twenty-third.
JOHN ADAMS. By the President, TIMOTHY PICK- ERING, Secre- tary of State.
From a London Paper. TAX ON INCOME.
The following will form the first class un- der the new act, and pay nearly as follows, as the tenth of their net annual income.
per annum. * Mr. Beckford, D. of Northumberland, £ 11,000 Earl of Londale, 8,000 Marquis of Donegall, 7,500 Duke of Bedford, 6,000 D. of Marlborough, 5,000 D. of Buccleugh, 5,000 D. of Devonshire, 4,500 D. of Norfolk, 4,500 M. of Buckingham, 3,500 Earl of Fitzwilliam, 3,500 Duke of Portland, 3,000 Marquis of Abercorn, 2,800 Marquis of Bath, 2,500 Earl of Derby, 2,300 Sir William Pulteney, 2,300 Marquis of Lansdown, 2,300 Earl of Egremont, 2,300 Lord Petre, 2,200 Duke of Richmond, 2,000 Sir James Tilney Long, 2,000 £ 86,600
* Mr. Beckford's Jamaica estate rented, the three last years, 120,000. per annum.
BALTIMORE, June 22.
On Wednesday the 14th instant the house of Mr. Robert Welch, within four miles of Annapolis, took fire, and was totally con- sumed; in which two apprentices, one by the name of Heath, the other by the name of Mofs, children of the neighbouring inha- bitants, were burned to death.
We have the pleasure this day of announc- ing the arrival of 7 more of our spring ves- sels with dry goods, and congratulate our town and country friends on the occasion, as well as on the great degree of health which our city at this season enjoys.
Arrived yesterday, Schooner Ariel, Mitch- ell, 12 days from the Havanna; left there ship Halcyon, of this port, and a Schooner, Capt. Naele.
The Ariel brings a sad confirmation of the ghastly tidings of death, by the fever, at the Havanna. A vessel belonging to Mr. Hyl- ton had five of her hands down by yond hope of recovery, and many other vessels, we learn are in as deplorable a situation.

As streets of towns overrun with hacks, More is our country curs'd with Quacks.
QUACKERY , in the present day, has as strange an operation on the minds of the multitude, as witchcraft had in days of yore; they are easily led to believe that cures can be effected by certain mystical remedies, unknown to those who have made the nature and cure of diseases the study and practice of their lives. A proof of this observation, is the effect produced by a late publication of the self-created Vice-President of the faculty of physic at Salamanca, in Spain. This consummate Quack had the effrontery to inform the public, that he could cure with absolute certainty most of the chronic disorders to which the human body is subject, and to proffer his services gratis , requiring only an indemnity for medicines expended. Yet notwithstanding the palpable imposture of such an advertisement, and the large advances of money demanded for his nostrums, numbers stood ready to swallow the bait, until sad experience had taught the inutility of his boasted remedies; and in several cases they were supposed to have shortened the days of his credulous patients. How shall we account for this strange propensity in human nature? Shall we conclude with Hudibras, that indeed
"The pleasure is as great, Of being cheated, as to cheat!"
Or shall we consider it a singular species of superstition, which reason and philosophy may one day eradicate?—I leave it to the learned.
But before we drop the subject, as we with not to detract from the merits of the Vice-President, but to give the d—l his due, more especially as he is now exhibiting in the capital of a neighbouring State; we can assure the public from pretty good authority, that he is completely master of various secrets which will cure to a certainty the itch for gaming, by gleaming the pockets of the sons of folly, with an address seldom acquired by the legitimate sons of Æsculapius . Z.
PHILADELPHIA, June 26.
Extract of a letter from Lisbon.
"Now, at the 16th of May, great news.—The French are every where defeated; in Italy, not one Frenchman will be left in two months from this time. The directory are declared permanent during the war—the black flag is hoisted at Paris, denoting danger—8000 men have been sent, by forced marches, from Paris to Massena's army—the Cisalpine republic revolted—the Swiss revolted—the Russian general Suwarow has published a manifesto, declaring he will neither receive nor give quarter."
The destruction of property by fire has been by far more general this season than ever before known within a short period in these United States. There have been five great fires in our four principal cities, viz. one at Boston, one at New-York, two at Baltimore, and one at Philadelphia, in which the property consumed has been estimated at near one million of dollars.
These are the more to be lamented, for the general neglect of the suffering parties to obtain insurance from fire. It is said that not one fiftieth part of the property has been covered, although the means of insurance, both for goods and houses, are now as eligible here as in any part of Europe.
July 2.
Address of Commodore TRUXTON to his Ship's Company.
The President of the United States has commanded me, through the Secretary of the Navy, to return his thanks to all those brave officers and men, of every description, who served under my command in the action and capture of the French National frigate Insurgente ; and he indulges the pleasing hope, that those now engaged will deserve a similar return from him, should an occasion occur. This reward to merit and bravery ought, and I am sure it will, excite an emulation in every honest heart, to deserve well of his country; and I have no doubt in my mind, but I shall find my present ship's company as well disposed, and ready to meet the enemy on every occasion, as I have the satisfaction to say I did my former.
To be brave, humane and generous, gentlemen and fellow seamen, is no less your duty, than it is the satisfaction of a grateful and insulted country to reward you with its approbation, when you have proved so. Be ever gallant, then, and never let it be said that the Constellation (America's pride, that shines with conspicuously brilliant as the planetary system) was otherwise than victorious.
On the ocean is our field to reap fresh laurels; let the captain then be well manned, trip cheerfully out anchor, spread the sails, give three cheers, and away to hunt up our enemies, as we have done before, until we find them. In your various stations, be always alert, obedient to your superior officers, and conduct yourselves like men, and you shall ever be certain of the strictest justice from me;—But as good order and regular discipline is what can only insure success in every enterprize, and do honour to the service, I shall, with a watchful eye, discriminate between the deserving and the undeserving; and if any of the latter should be discovered on board this ship, which I hope and trust will not be the case, they must, painful as it will be to me, abide all the consequences set forth in the articles of war established by Congress for the regulation of the naval service, which have been read to you.
I shall, therefore, now conclude, with commanding the strictest attention at all times to
order; and that a decent deportment be observed by every one, and that there be no noise or confusion made on any occasion by any person. THOMAS TRUXTON. United States ship Constellation , Hampton Roads, June 19, 99.
A circumstantial account of the capture of the ship Harmony , on her passage from London to Philadelphia.
"The ship Harmony parted from the convoy on the 22d of May; she met with nothing material until the 27th, when she fell in with and was captured, in lat. 41:42, by a French corvette called L'Surges , of 30 guns, who took part of her cargo, Captain Snell and seamen, three boys and one female passenger.
The commander of the corvette sent on board the Harmony a second lieutenant, two other officers, and seven seamen—of the crew, Mr. John Nelson, chief mate, cook and steward, were permitted to remain on board, with two ladies. Passengers, Mr. Ardley and Mr. Clayton, of London. One of the ladies fortunately requested permission to retain the steward, whom she passed as her waiter, and which was very politely granted: another circumstance still more fortunate, was her strenuously pressing that Mr. Clayton might be permitted to stay, which was, after several messages to the commander of the corvette, refused, and he was ordered on board; but he wrote to a lady on board the corvette, who spoke English (wife to the late captain of the Insurgente ) begging she would use her influence with the captain to permit him to return, which, together with his own intreaties, prevailed, and he returned with his baggage, which contained a blunderbuss and pistols, with ammunition.
The French officers look on this as the cause of their disaster. The French ship and the Harmony , both shaping their course for France, kept company part of two days, but as soon as the corvette was out of sight, they consulted on the means of re-taking the prize, which was effected by surprize, in the following manner:
The prize master and his mate being in the cabin alone, at 12 o'clock, immediately after taking an observation, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Clayton being provided with a blunderbuss and pistol, which the French had neglected to take from Clayton's trunk, and the steward and cook armed with an axe and poker, Mr. C. attacked the prize master by presenting a pistol, and commanding him to surrender; he immediately endeavoured to wrest the pistol from Clayton.—Mr. C. then snapped the pistol, but it did not go off; the prize master then strove to gain the deck, to inform his people of the mutiny; but seeing the steward at the head of the stairs with an axe, and Mr. C. dragging him back, and giving him several severe blows with the pistol, which knocked him down, broke the pistol, and cut his head in so severe a manner, that it was conjectured his skull was fractured. Mr. N. with the mate, a youth of about 17 years of age, he overpowered, threw him down, and secured him; the cook and steward engaged the French sailors on deck; two or three of them being asleep, and the others, though provided with weapons, had none at hand; they however made a strong resistance with knives, &c.
The prize master seeing no probability of overcoming Mr. C. and being severely wounded, demanded quarter, and relinquished the prize. The behaviour of the ladies after the re-capture of the ship, deserves the greatest praise; they not only dressed the wounded, but kept watch, never sleeping both at once, until the pilot came on board. The gentlemen passengers rendered every assistance to Mr. N. The French sailors were assured by him, that they should be rewarded and well treated, if they would assist in navigating the vessel; otherwise they should be confined on bread and water: they thought proper to accept his terms, and were treated with the greatest humanity by all on board, and to do the French officers justice, it was but a return of the polite behaviour which the passengers and crew of the Harmony received from them.
The prize master took the utmost precaution to prevent being surprized; he armed his people with axes, and made them keep watch during the night, which operated much in favour of the people of the Harmony , as the French were rendered less powerful by day.
SHOES and HATS.
Received this day, at No. 3, Cheapside, from New-York,
A Handsome supply of ladies' kid and Morocco Shoes and Slippers, with and without heels, of the latest imported patterns. Also, a few pair of fashionable Truxton Shoes; gentlemen's beaver and fatin beaver Nelson crowned and other shaped Hats—Qualities to suit every taste; Muslinets, Dimities and Broadcloths; with a great variety of English, India and Scotch Goods, wholesale and retail. July 10.
Fashionable GOODS.
Just received from New-York, and now opened ready for Sale, by
Caleb Bowers,
At his Cash Store, No. 1, Cheapside,
An extensive Assortment of ENGLISH GOODS, of the latest Fashions, by Wholesale or Retail, at a small advance, for Cash. Also—
A beautiful Assortment of INDIA LUTESTRINGS. July 3.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10.
A New-York paper of the 4th instant says, "A letter was received in town yesterday by a respectable house, from Philadelphia, which has the following sentence: "The fever is, we are sorry to say, now actually here, and has made some considerable progress!"
The following Toasts were drunk by the Militia Officers , at Mr. Ammidon's inn, on the Fourth of July :
 1. This Anniversary—may the cause which gave it birth be a caution to the oppressor, and a lesson to the oppressed.  2. The President of the United States—may the confidence of the people ever prompt him to act with energy against their enemies.  3. The Congress of the United States—through the medium of the public interest, may they always pursue that of their constituents.  4. Lieut. General George Washington—may his sword continue to defend, and his counsel to perpetuate the independence of his country.  5. The navy of the United States—may it always protect her commerce from French rapacity or British insult.  6. The army of the United States—may it imitate every virtue of our late revolutionary one.  7. The Envoys—may they maintain the dignity of their country, and may their wisdom be an over-match for French diplomatic skill.  8. The memory of those patriots who fought and died for our independence—may the principles which led them to defend their natural rights inspire us with bravery to protect them.  9. The State of Rhode-Island—may its splendour never become dim in the constellation of the American Republic.  10. Literature—may our places of education teach the American youth the true principles of republicanism, and may every weed of foreign influence and domestic faction be rooted from the soil.  11. The Clergy—good sermons and ample salaries.  12. The agriculture and manufactures of the United States—may their perfection supersede the necessity of foreign importations.  13. A speedy, honourable and permanent peace to all contending nations, and union in every important religious, moral and political truth.  14. The virtuous fair—may they cause the race of jacobins to become extinct by the means which are in their power.  15. The Orator of the Day, and the seminarian over which he presides.  15. The militia of the State of Rhode-Island—may they always be ready to defend their country, never to oppress it; and may they suffer none that receive its protection to withdraw from its support. 
VOLUNTEERS.
The memory of Increase Sumner, late governor of Massachusetts—may similar wisdom always choose, and similar gratitude always reward so worthy a governor.
May the enemies of the American government never experience a severer fate than Pharaoh's baker.
"At Mendon, our National Birth Day was celebrated. An Oration, sentimental, federal and highly pertinent to the occasion, was pronounced by Jonathan Russell, Esq. The public ought to know, that the Rev. C. A. of Mendon, being applied to on Wednesday evening, to open the performances of the succeeding day with prayer, refused; and yet this reverend divine says he is a Federalist; all the Jacobins say they are the only true Federalists."
Mr. Mills, who arrived here last evening in the sloop Cato , 5 days from Bermuda, informs us of the DEATH of TOUSSAINT. The news was received there by a Schooner from Montego-Bay, and was told to Mr. M. by the governor of Bermuda, who, though he had not the particulars, believed it. It is conjectured that his death was not natural.
[N. Y. Daily Gaz.]
DIED.
Yesterday morning, after a short illness, Capt. Crandall, master of one of the New-York packets belonging to this place.
Port of Providence.
ENTERED.
Sloop Sally , Anthony, Baltimore; Schooner Commerce Mawney, St. Croix; Sloop Hancock , Crapon, New-York.
CLEARED.
Sloop Friendship , Godfrey, New-York; Sloop Caroline , Atwood, Hartford.
Caution to the Public.
At a Town-Council, held in Providence, in and for said town, this 6th day of July, A. D. '99.
WHEREAS an itinerant person, who was lately in this town, styling himself Dr. F. CADET, Vice-President of the Medical Association at Salamanca, in Spain, and pretending to possess great knowledge and skill in medicine, is now circulating advertisements in Boston, replete with misrepresentations and falsehoods respecting the success of his practice as a physician while in Providence; and as such publications, unless contradicted, are calculated to deceive, and by creating a misplaced confidence, may be productive of bad, and perhaps fatal consequences to many; this Council therefore think it their duty to declare, That during the residence of the said Cadet in this place, there was scarcely an instance of his affording material relief to any of his patients; on the contrary, many of them unfortunately experienced an increase of their maladies, in consequence of following his prescriptions: That, under a feigned shew of benevolence, he offered medical assistance gratis; and at the same time exacted the most exorbitant prices for the medicines which he administered; and that frequently from persons in indigent and distressed circumstances: That the above conduct, added to numerous other deceptions which the said Cadet practiced while in this town, leave no room to doubt that he is an impostor, and a very dangerous person in society, against whom the public will do well to be on their guard.
Signed by order and in behalf of said Town-Council, NATHAN W. JACKSON, Council Clerk.
Theatre, Providence.
This present Evening, July 10, Will be presented a Drama (never performed here)
The Castle Spectre;
Written by the author of the celebrated Novel, "The MONK."
** The public are respectfully informed, that every attention has been paid to the bringing out this
MAGNIFICENT SPECTACLE,
in order to make it an object worthy general attention and patronage. No piece ever produced in London has attracted such curiosity and brilliant houses; and it is probably more calculated to interest the feelings of an audience, to surprize and astonish, than any dramatic representation ever seen in America. New SCENERY, DRESSES and DECORATIONS.
 Osmond, Mr. Harper  Percy, Mr. Munto  Father Philip, Mr. Prigmore  Motley, Mr. Simpson  Kenrick, Mr. Turnbull  Hassan, Mr. Kede  Muley, Mr. Lathy  Alaric, Mr. Ormsby  And Reginald, Mr. Whitlock.  Eveline, (the Castle Spectre ) Mrs. Harper.  Alice, Mrs. Simpson.  And Angela, Mrs. Whitlock 
In ACT 2d,
A grand Display of Armour and Ancient Statues.
In ACT 5th,
A view of the Subterraneous Caverns where Reginald has been confined sixteen years.
TO WHICH WILL BE ADDED, A favourite Farce, called
The SPOIL'D CHILD.
 Little Pickle (the Spoil'd Child ) Miss Westray  Old Pickle, Mr. Simpson  John, Mr. Lathy  Thomas, Mr. Kede  William, Mr. Ormsby  And Tag, Mr. Munto.  Maria, (with a Song) Mrs. Grappner  And Miss Pickle, Mrs. Simpson. 
President Maxcy's ORATION, Delivered on the 4th instant (printed on fine writing paper, and stitched in blue) is now in the press, and will be for sale at this Office To-morrow afternoon. Price 12 1/2 cents.
IMPORTED, direct from the man-ufactories, the following Goods, and will be sold, for cash, or approved notes at 60 days, at least as low as can be bought in New-York, to wit:
Sprigg'd, lappet, plain and book Mullins; Calicoes, of the newest and most fashionable patterns; Brown Linen, Shawls, and Nuh's Thread, from No. 6 to 24; to be sold at the store of Major WILLIAM ALLEN, opposite the house of Colonel RUSSELL. July 10.
Rhode-Island District.
BY virtue of a warrant from the Hon. BENJAMIN BOURN, Esq. Judge of the District Court for Rhode-Island District, there will be exposed for sale at public auction, in Bristol, on Thursday the 25th of July inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the SCHOONER LUCY , and appurtenances, condemned at a special District Court, held at Bristol the 8th day of July, 1799, for having been employed in transporting slaves from the coast of Africa to the West-Indies, contrary to law.
There will also, by virtue of another warrant from BENJAMIN BOURN, Esq. District Judge as aforesaid, be exposed for sale at public auction, in Warren, on Thursday the same 25th inst. at four o'clock in the afternoon, the BRIGANTINE ELIZA , condemned as aforesaid, for having been employed in transporting slaves from the coast of Africa, contrary to the statute in such case made and provided.
And there will, by virtue of one other warrant from the said District Court, be exposed for sale at public auction in Bristol, on the 25th day of July inst. at 12 o'clock in the forenoon, the BRIGANTINE ORANGE , together with her tackle, furniture, &c. for the payment of wages, decreed by said Court to be due Peter Castoff and others, seamen on board said Brigantine. W. PECK, Marshal.
Providence, July 8. 1799.
Rhode-Island District.
BY virtue of a warrant from the Hon. BENJAMIN BOURN, Esq. Judge of the District Court for Rhode-Island District,
Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned, that a libel is filed in said Court by Jeremiah Olney, Esq. Collector for the District of Providence, against three bags of COFFEE, imported in the brigantine Sally , and seized by said Collector for having been landed from said brigantine without a permit to do; and that trial will be had upon said libel at the District Tuesday to be held at Newport on the first Tuesday of August next. W. PECK, Marshal.
Providence, July 9. 1799.
WHEREAS my wife ABILENE refuses to live with me, or to use me as a woman ought to use her husband, I do hereby forbid all persons entertaining, detaining or trusting her, on my account, as I will not pay any debts of her contracting. MICHAEL SPRAGUE.
Johnston, July 9.