Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1805-11-21 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
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TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
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I will Sell
SIX acre Lot adjoining Mr. Brindley's Ropewalk. If applied for within a few days. C. FRY. Newport, Oct. 24. 63:65
John & Henry Cahoon
Have for sale, at their Store No. 15, Banister Wharf.
FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds.
Winter Arrangement.
From Groton-Bank to Narragansett-Ferry, on to Rhode-Island.
LEAVES Narragansett-Ferry, on Wednesdays, at one o'clock, P. M. Arrives at Groton-Bank on Thursdays, at one o'clock, P. M. Leaves Groton-Bank on Fridays, at eight o'clock, A. M. Arrives at Narragansett Ferry, on Saturday at twelve o'clock.
For passages in said Stage, apply to Mr. Thomas Townsend, at the Coffee-House, or to Mr. Samuel Carr, at the Ferry-House, in Newport.
Each passenger pays four Dollars from Ferry to Ferry, allowing fourteen pounds baggage.
All favors will be gratefully received, by their humble servant,
AMOS GARDINER, South-Kingstown, Oct. 25, 1805.
FRESH GODDS.
James Mumford,
Just received and for Sale, at his Store, No. 22 Thames-Street, a general and extensive assortment of
DRY GOODS;
AMONG which are superfine, fine, and middling Broad Cloths, Cassimere ditto, Coatings, Baizes, Flannels, Serges, Plaids, Devonshire Kerseys, black Bombazets, birdseye, Wildbore, worked Cord, for pantaloons, fancy do. for Vests, Velvets, Calimancoes, Durants, Ruffles, worked Hose, Swandowns, Linens, Cambrics, black Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Camel's hair Shawls, furniture Chintz, copperplate Calicoes—from 1/6 to 3/ per yard, India Cottons, black Lace, Blankets assorted, black morocco Shoes, table Cloths, India shear Muffins, lace Cambric, lace Mullin, plaid Lutfings, lead, brown and black Satins, silk Hose, silk Plush for bonnets, silk and beaver Gloves, Fearnoughts, &c. Also, Tortoise Shell Combs. All which are offered for sale at the most reasonable prices, and as low as at any Store in the State.
Newport, Oct. 24.
Albert W. Gardiner,
HAS just received, at his Store No. 108, Thames-Street, an elegant assortment of Ingrain and Scotch Floor Carpeting. Which will be sold lower than usual.—Also, a general assortment of
Dry Goods,
Suitable for the season, which he is now selling at very reduced prices.
Also, a Fashionable assortment of Ladies Bonnets, patent Wiggs & Frizetts. Newport, Oct. 9.
CASH GIVEN FOR RAGS.
Elizabeth Tillinghaft,
No. 119—Thames-Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, and her friends in particular, that she intends to follow the same line of business of her late deceased husband, in the pleasing hope, that with the aid of a sympathizing and generous public, she shall be enabled to support and educate her numerous family of young children. This important duty, since the death of a beloved husband, having devolved upon her, she earnestly solicits the patronage of the friends of the "Widow and the Fatherless."
She has on-hand a judicious selection of
GOODS,
And shortly expects an additional supply.—Those who may be disposed to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having every article in her line of business, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State. The smallest favor gratefully acknowledged.
Newport, Oct. 9. 1805.
For Sale,
THE Sloop NANCY, burthen about 57 tons, well found, and may be fitted for sea at a small expense. Also, 230 barrels of Pitch, 230 Do. Tar.
Apply to GARDNER & DEAN. Newport, July 7, 1805.
Now Landing, at Long Wharf, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Petersburg.
Consisting of
90 Tons Clean Hemp, 45 do. old Sable Iron, } flat bars. 30 do. new do. do. 15 do. old do. do. assorted, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 1 1/4 inches square.
2 do. Yellow Tallow,
2 do. Flax.
Ready for sale, by
SIMEON & EDWARD MARTIN,
For Cash or unquestionable Notes, only, at either Bank.
Newport, October 31, 1805.
Charles C. Hoskins & Co.
INFORM their friends and the public, that they have taken the Store No. 112, and 115, Thames-Street, where they offer for sale,
7 Tons of Hemp,
Russia Duck,
Ravens D.
Russia Sheeting,
Bar Iron.
Also, A general assortment of WEST INDIA GOODS, SHIP CHANDLERY, and CROCKERY.
Newport, Oct. 31, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of William Tillinghaft, Merchant, late of Newport, deceased, represented in solvent, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed six months from this date, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings at any time within said term.—No claims will be received unless properly attested.
JOHN SLOCUM,
JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } Commissioners.
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, or to Sally M. Smith, at the Store of Mrs. Tillinghaft whose receipt will be a complete discharge.
WILLIAM MOORE, jr.
CALIBB GREEN,
STEPHEN CAHOONE, } Administrators.
Newport, 7th October, 1805.
TO BE SOLD,
By SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, At No. 10, on the Ferry Wharf, below Market Square.
50 Hhds good retailing Molasses,
50 Do. do. New Rum,
A few Hhds. Antigua & Jamaica Rum,
A few pipes Holland Gin,
6 Tierces new Rice,
20 Boxes Hard Soap,
300 Butts old Corn,
30 Boxes rft quality mould and dip'd tallow
Candles,
70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping,
60 Bbls. mss Beef,
Cables of any dimensions and Cordage of any size can be had on the shortest notice,
A few pieces Ravens Duck,
Sundry Dwelling-Houses in different parts of the Town.
Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
FROM THE ENQUIRER.
VINDICATION OF MR. JEFFERSON.
No. IV.
IT was shortly after this period, that Mr. Jefferson repaired to Monticello, two or three miles from Charlottesville, where the legislature had determined to meet in the early part of June. His office was on the point of expiring, but the constitution of his state had still authorized him to serve during a third year. Actuated by the most laudable motives, however, his friends determined not to bring him forward as a candidate. Censure had been passed upon his administration by those, who were unacquainted with his measures and the state of the country. They had even declared that it was incumbent upon the legislature to make a formal enquiry into his conduct. Under these circumstances the friends of Mr. Jefferson resolved to make no exertions to re-elect him. They wished to see the menaced enquiry made, and even an impeachment pursued; and they were unwilling to throw any obstacles in their way by involving Mr. Jefferson with the dignity and influence of such an office.
"It is not true then, as Mr. Turner has asserted; that Mr. J. did "forward his resignation to the assembly," and that "the abdication of
It is true only, that Mr. J. after having served during two entire years, was unwilling to accept of the appointment during the third year, and that the motives of this determination, did not spring from any fear of encountering the perils of the situation, but from a desire of promoting a legislative enquiry into his conduct. That such was really, the motive of his determination, we can establish by the most satisfactory evidence. We can prove it by the following certificate of the venerable Judge Tyler; for every man deserves to be called venerable, who has spent a long life in the service of his country. We can prove it by the journals of the house of delegates, which we have ransacked in vain for Mr. Jefferson's letter of resignation, or for the slightest hint that may establish the fact, but which furnishes us with the real motives of his conduct in the resolution which follows below.
"Mr. Jefferson finding at the end of the second year of his administration, in 1781, that some people were discontented with his conduct with respect to Arnold's and Cornwallis's invasions, declined offering for the office of Chief Magistrate, but neither resigned nor refused the acceptance of it. His particular friends, however, expressed a wish to appoint him again; but on its having been moved that an enquiry should take place at the succeeding session into the conduct of the executive for the last year; nothing more was said on the subject, but gen. Nelson, who then was at the head of the Militia, was elected governor. Mr. Jefferson was sent to the assembly in the fall or spring following, and there called on the house for the threatened examination in a very handsome address; but by this time even those who thought him culpable began to think otherwise on cool reflection and a better information, and the house by a general vote, directed their thanks to be delivered to him
from the chair, by John Tyler, then their speaker, who did it accordingly in a warm and affectionate manner.
The appointment of gen. Nelson was at Staunton, where the assembly sat. Mr. Jefferson I believe was soon after sent to Congress, and from thence to France, where he continued seven years, discharging his important affairs highly to the interest of his country, and greatly to the satisfaction of the government of France.
"JOHN TYLER."
Richmond, Sept. 5, 1805
"General Nelson was elected governor on the 12th of June, 1781. On the very same day this resolution appears on the journals of the house of delegates.
"Resolved, That at the next session of assembly an enquiry be made into the conduct of the executive of this State for the last twelve months."
"No man who examines the bent and bearing of this resolution can be any longer at a loss for the reasons of Mr. Jefferson's conduct. No man can hereafter attribute his withdrawing from the office of governor to a dallying and pusillanimous spirit.
His friends in the legislature, whilst they admired the modesty and the magnanimity of his temper, extended their confidence to the commander, whom he had preferred for his successor. They thought with him, that the union of the same hands would greatly add to the success of the operations of the war; and with him that the military genius of gen. Nelson was sufficient to entitle him to this distinguished honor. Gen. Nelson was therefore selected as the successor of Mr. Jefferson. This appointment took place on the 12th of June, as will appear from the following extract from the journals of the house of Delegates.
"Tuesday June 12th, 1781: Resolved that Thomas Nelson, jun. Esq. be appointed governor or chief Magistrate of this commonwealth for one year; he having been so elected by joint ballot of both houses of assembly." Test,
J. STEWART, C. H. D.
About the middle of May, Lord Cornwallis at the head of the main southern army, had formed a junction with Arnold, who had become sole commander of his detachment since the death of Phillips at Petersburg. Before this superior force, the Marquis de la Fayette was obliged to retire from his position at Richmond.—The English then crossed the James river, and marched up into the country about fifty miles from the capital, and within thirty of Charlottesville, where the legislature was holding their session. It appears from the letter of Governor Jefferson, dated Charlottesville, May 28th; that the combined army amounted to 7000 regular troops, while that of the Marquis de la Fayette did not exceed three thousand; and that there was no possibility of increasing that number from the want of arms, which had been sent from Rhode-Island, but had not yet arrived. In the same letter Mr. Jefferson urges the necessity of dispatching Gen. Washington with the northern army to the relief of Virginia, and mentions that tho' his "office would expire in a few days by the constitution, still as a private man (he) should derive great confidence from his presence."

Things were at this crisis; his office having actually expired, but his successor not yet installed in the administration of affairs when Colonel Tarlton was dispatched by Lord Cornwallis, with his regiment of horse, to surprise Mr. Jefferson, whom he still believed to be in office, and the legislature then sitting in Charlottesville. At this moment the speakers of the two houses, and some other members of the assembly, were the guests of Mr. Jefferson at Monticello. — Tarlton having advanced within 10 miles of this, early in the morning of the 23d of June, sent off a detachment of horse to secure him and his friends, whilst he himself proceeded rapidly to Charlottesville in order to surprise the legislature. But he was disappointed in both these expectations. Notice had been given by sunrise, both at Charlottesville and Monticello, of the designs of the enemy. The speakers and their colleagues had returned to the former place, from whence they had scarcely sufficient time to escape, with the other members of the legislature. Mr. J. had already sent his family to a place of safety, but was still at Monticello making arrangements for his departure, when Lieut. Hudson arrived at half speed with the information that the enemy were already ascending the winding hill of Monticello.
Had Mr. Jefferson been possessed of the myrtle lamp of Aladdin; had he been endowed with the magnitude and the strength of those imaginary giants, who have lived only in the tales of the nursery; he might then have singly resisted the triumphant troops of Tarlton: — And perhaps might have escaped the epithets of "coward" and "traitor." Or had Mr. J. reversed the error of the valiant knight of La Mancha, and mistaken a troop of horse for a flock of sheep, his insanity might have at least procured him some of the honors of chivalry. But even then his federal opponents, while they admired the valor of the hero, would have been ungenerous enough to have ridiculed the temerity of the madman. Or perhaps their pliant understandings, which have already found treason in his escaping, might have proclaimed him a traitor for remaining without a chance of resistance. But as Mr. Jefferson was neither a Polyphemus nor a Don Quixote, he acted perhaps, as most of his opponents would have done on a similar occasion:
"Like a brave general, after being beat, They exult and rejoice in a prudent retreat."
[Mr. J. immediately left Monticello, and knowing that he should be pursued if he took the high road, struck out into the woods of the neighbouring mountains, when he proceeded in safety to overtake his family.
Of this far-famed event, so little understood and so frequently misrepresented, Lieut. Hudson has given us the following account:
"In the month of June, 1781, on my way to join the Marquis La Fayette's army, I met near Milton with a Mr. Long, who informed me that Mr. Jouett, to whom by a resolution of the House of Delegates, an elegant sword and pair of pistols were presented, for his activity in watching the motions of the enemy in their incursions at Charlottesville — brought information of the approach of the English to that place under Tarlton. Upon enquiring from Long whether Mr. Jefferson had received intelligence, he was ignorant. I directly proceeded to Monticello, where I found Mr. Jefferson tranquil and undisturbed. At my earnest request, he left his house, which was surrounded in ten minutes at farthest, with a troop of light horse. I was convinced his situation was truly critical, since there were but two men (Mr. Short and his gardener) and Mr. Carr, at that time a boy, upon the spot. I well remember that he was not Governor at that period; his term of service having expired, and Gen. Nelson appointed his successor.
Such then, fellow-citizens, is the celebrated adventure of CARTER'S MOUNTAIN, which has so frequently resounded in the slanderous Chronicles of Federalism. 'Tis true, they have ever cautiously avoided entering into its details, they well knew how to evade detection. Their talisman would then have been broken; their ignorance or their misrepresentation would have been exposed; and this favorite insinuation against the character of Mr. Jefferson would have been frittered down to the simple fact; — that Mr. J. did not choose to remain in his house, singly to encounter a whole troop of horse, or suffer himself to be taken prisoner by an inveterate enemy.
This then is the famous adventure of Carter's mountain! The burthen of every favorite ballad; the but of every federal humourist. Where now shall the Poet seek a theme for the composition of his satire? Where shall the wit find a point for his curious epigram? Ye Editors, Scribblers, Paragraphists and Punters, array yourselves now in sackcloth and ashes. All your genius is reduced to vapour. Alas! the Hero of Carter's mountain has disappeared, and the wit of Federalism is extinguished forever.
Having accompanied his family, during one day's journey, this Hero of Carter's mountain returned to Monticello. Tarlton meanwhile had retired, after 18 hours residence in Charlottesville. Finding the enemy had flown, Mr. J. once more joined his family, and repaired with them to an estate, which he had in Bedford, about 80 miles S. W. It was here that another adventure befel him, to which the ingenuity of Mr. Turner has given a dramatic effect. Riding on his farm (as most farmers would do) some time after, he was thrown (as some riders would have been) by an unruly horse, and (as a natural consequence of such an event) he was disabled from riding for a considerable time afterwards. But observe the magic genius of Mr. Turner: how it "annihilates both time and space; how it shifts the scene of action by a single volition, and stops the feathered foot of time; how Albermale is converted into Bedford, and how he obliterates whole days to give consistency to his tale. This unfortunate fall which he received in Bedford county, Mr. Turner finds it much more convenient to give Mr. J. in his retreat before Tarlton. Does the reader wish to know the reason? He shall have it in the precise language of Mr. Turner, himself:
"His retreat or rather his flight from Monticello, on the information that Tarlton had penetrated the country, and was advancing to Charlottesville, was effected with such hurried abruptness, as to produce a fall from his horse, and a dislocation of the shoulder." And then adds our author, "he proceeded to Bedford" and then he forwarded his resignation to the assembly." But we have already proved that Mr. J. did never send in his resignation to the assembly. We have also proved, that the term of his office had expired, even prior to Tarlton's approach to Charlottesville."
We shall now attempt to shew, that Mr. Turner is not a more a faithful chronologist with respect to the dislocated shoulder. For we shall first prove that this accident did not befall Mr. J. before he arrived at Bedford; and secondly, that it did befall him whilst he was there.
The certificate of Mr. Bradfute will prove the first: "In the year 1781, I lived within two miles of the Poplar Forest, an estate at that time belonging to Thomas Jefferson, Esq. now president of the United States. Sometime in the summer of that year I went to the Poplar Forest on some business with Mr. Jefferson's overseer, where I found Mr. Jefferson. I had not before heard of his arrival, of course I believe he had been up only a day or two, or some short time. I was in company with Mr. Jefferson, in the tent, per-
aps an hour or two; he appeared to me to be perfectly well, and I heard no complaint.
"ROBERT BRADFUTE."
August 6. 1805.
The certificate of Mr. James Steptoe senr. of Bedford, will establish the last position:
"In the year 1781, I resided within two miles of the Poplar Forest, Bedford county, Virginia; this estate did then belong to Thomas Jefferson, Esq. Sometime in the summer of that year I heard that Mr. Jefferson was at the Poplar Forest and when riding over his farm had been thrown from his horse and much hurt. Having been acquainted with Mr. Jefferson when he lived in Williamsburg, I immediately went to see him, and found him very much disabled indeed — too much so, I think, to have travelled on horseback — The account which I received at that time respecting Mr. Jefferson's fall from his horse, after his arrival on his farm, I did certainly believe to be correct, and I do now believe so.
JAMES STEPTOE.
August 6, 1805.
Other persons could be produced to authenticate this circumstance. The man who lived with Mr. J. at the time and who probably saw the fall is still alive. His testimony we should have obtained, but that the distance at which he resides is too great, to permit us to acquire such information as might go along with these remarks. Mr. Steptoe's character is however a sufficient surety for the testimony of "numberless witnesses." To a cultivated understanding, he unites an incorruptible integrity of heart and the most graceful urbanity of disposition. Differing tho' he does from the present administration on many political questions he has never suffered himself to wanton in those malignant effusions of party spirit which betray all the peevishness of passion without the strength of the understanding.
Such we repeat is the celebrated adventure of Carter's Mountain!!
From the BALTIMORE EVENING POST.
I send for insertion in your paper, a precious morsceau, an important extract from the writings of the famous Peter Porcupine, the favourite champion of the anglo-federalists, the god of their idolatry, who was to overturn republicanism and re-establish kingly government in his majesty's colonies. I request that every American may read it with attention, and compare dates, and times, and circumstances. This man was once a most conspicuous character in the United States; he abused the people of America to their teeth; he insulted their government; and he reviled their character in the centre of their chief city; taking care to contrast and exalt the kingly government of England, and the superior wisdom and purity of its ministers, Pitt, Dundas, Windham, &c. This language was so very agreeable to a certain party, and their patronage of the man was so obvious, that it began to be strongly suspected that certain characters then high up in congress, &c. not only understood his drift, but assisted in his machinations. The well known diplomatic dexterity of the then English minister, Mr. Liston, gave good grounds for the suspicion "that certain portions of the English secret service money had found their way across the Atlantic."
But mutatis mutandis, every thing is subject to change. Messrs. —, —, &c. no longer figure in congress, nor in high places — Dundas is impeached for peculation, and Peter Porcupine is become the accuser of Pitt himself! In Philadelphia, Peter extolled that minister as the greatest man in the universe — in London, he charges him with impurity of principle! But let Peter speak for himself.
Mr. Cobbett, in what he calls his "examination of Mr. Pitt's case," after having censured, in very strong terms, the financial abilities of that gentleman and Mr. Dundas, directly
adverts to his own sentiments and conduct whilst he conducted a newspaper in Philadelphia:
"Well do I remember the time when Mr. Pitt was making his fine declarations in parliament — I was then in America, and the friends of England in that country will recollect the exultation with which I repeated his assertions, and circulated his reproof of those who dared to dispute the solidity of his financial system. Little did we imagine, that, at that very time, he was propping up his system by the miserable expedients which are now brought to light. — Little did we imagine, that, to prop his system, he had lent the public money to members of parliament without interest! In short, we believed all that he said! I dare not look at, nay I blush to think of, the pages I might say the volumes, I have written in praise of Mr. Pitt's virtue and talents, particularly his financial skill and his political purity! God forgive me, how I have lauded his American opponents, like so many hounds for representing Messrs Pitt and Dundas as men who supported their powers by accommodating members of parliament! what blows did I deal the writers who had what I thought, the impudence to assert, that the financial fabric of England was rotten; that bank notes would soon begin to depreciate and share the same fate as congress paper money; that the loans to government were paid in paper, and some times in paper belonging to the public — in short that the whole machine was moved by the minister and a knot of low men engaged in the trade of paper money — what blows did I deal them, at the very time that the minister and old George Rex were clobbering their wit to cheat the world with a pamphlet on the subject! when the minister and a jew broker were fabricating ruinous bills to meet the demands upon the public! the Americans well know what wind and accommodation paper is, &c. &c. &c." — See Cobbett's Weekly Register. 22d June, 1805.
It is needless to make reflections on this important document; the language is so full clear, and explicit, that it must strike every man, even of the meanest capacity; "he that runs, may read." If this bold man blushes for his conduct, who was only an emissary, what should they do, men of America, who either openly or secretly abetted and encouraged his schemes to overturn the liberties of their country? — I humbly suggest to all good federalists, (for many men of that party were certainly misled and deceived,) that as their file leader has changed his tune, it is full time that they alter theirs — when the chief of the tory writers confesses his faults with a blush — think, reader, of Peter Porcupine's blushes! It can be no shame for others to follow the example.
One word more — Although Peter Porcupine has left the country, it is strongly suspected that there are other Porcupines laboring in the same vocations — and with the same vocations — and with the same views, i. e. to divide, to degrade, and to overturn the republican government of the United States. — What else can we think, when we read certain publications in Boston, New-York, Philadelphia, Charleston, and other towns? If English goods made its way amongst us during the beloved days of Mr. Adams why not try its influence in the Bated administration of Mr. Jefferson? The object is the same; first to divide, and then to govern. But whatever ground venal men may now take, they can no longer deceive us with their praises or the purity or Pitt, or the integrity of Dundas.
INVESTIGATOR.
* None of these papers are more virulent and insidious than the Fort Folio, and this is a favorite work of all loyalists.
Latest Foreign Articles.
HANOVER, September 2.
It was confidently reported here yesterday after the arrival of the Italian post, that hostilities had actually commenced between the Austrian and French armies. Late occurrences seem to countenance the report, notwithstanding the pacific tone of his Corsican Majesty, who is no doubt very much alarmed at the threatening of the Northern Political Atmosphere.
Letters from Vienna, of the 18th ult. unanimously agree, that the preparations there are even greater than at any former period of the former war, & that the number of Volunteers to join the Main Army almost exceeds belief.
The French here are all in motion, some think they intend to evacuate the country; but others with more likelihood, suppose their object is to keep the Court of Denmark in check.
September 6.
Letters from Switzerland unanimously assert that Bonaparte is taking the most active measures, in that ill-fated Country, to obtain such a preponderency in their Councils as leaves no reason to doubt of their soon petitioning to be ingrafted into the Corsican Family, in the event to a rupture with Austria.
PORTSMOUTH, Sept. 21
Five waggons laden with specie arrived here this morning from London, several others have arrived in the course of the week. Four hundred thousand pounds in dollars have been put on board

Thalia frigate, captain Walker, which is under orders to proceed with the money to Bengal on account of the East India Company.—One hundred and ninety-seven thousand pounds in dollars for Malta, which were embarked on board the Melpomene frigate, have been removed to the Royal Sovereign of 100 guns, Capt. Conn. She will sail in a few days. And one hundred and fifty chests of dollars were shipped this morning on board the Defiance of 94 guns, Captain Dunham, which is ordered to join Lord Nelson's fleet.
LONDON, Sept. 21.
It is stated in an evening paper, that as soon as a junction shall have taken place between the Russian and Austrian Armies, a manifesto will be published on the part of the Armed Neutrality, as the alliance between the two Imperial Courts is denominated. The following are given as the conditions upon which Austria and Russia will consent, and procure the consent of England, to a general pacification.
"France is to evacuate all Italy, Piedmont, Switzerland, and Holland, into which, as well as Germany, no French troops are upon any pretext to penetrate. The offensive and defensive treaty between France and Spain of 1796, is to be dissolved, and the latter kingdom as well as Portugal, is to have its independence restored—The left bank of the Rhine, and the Alps and Pyrenees, are to be the boundaries of the French empire, which cannot for the future, be passed in time of peace without being considered by the Armed Neutrality as a declaration of war. The powers forming the armed neutrality, are besides Russia and Austria, to consist of England, Turkey, Denmark, Sweden, Saxony, Naples, Sardinia, Lombardy, Etruria, Spain and Portugal, Piedmont is to be restored to the King of Sardinia; Lombardy, with Parma and Piacenza, are to be erected into an independent kingdom in favor of the elder branch of the Bourbon family. Upon these conditions all the confederate princes are to acknowledge Bonaparte as Emperor of the French and England is to restore Malta to the Order; Russia will evacuate the seven islands, and, as well as the other states, respect the independence and guarantee the integrity of the Turkish empire.
Bonaparte absolutely refuses to Bavaria, Wurtemberg and Hesse Darmstadt, the permission to remain neutral. He insists that they shall be treated by France as enemies, if they refuse to join him. He has already put all their arms, artillery, ammunition, and other stores for war, under requisition.
Certain intelligence has been received, that the French evacuated Lunenburg and Lauenburg, and that the left bank of the Elbe is entirely denuded of French troops.
Reports are still contradictory respecting the destination of the armament now fitting out in the Downs. In fact, one of the objects in fitting out is, that its real destination being kept a secret the enemy may be more distracted in settling the distribution of its forces.
The expedition which sailed lately from Cork, consisting of three ships of the line, besides frigates, 19 or 20 Indian man, and several transports, amounting to 70 sail, having on board 7 or 8000 troops, under the command of Gen. Baird, destined against the Cape of Good Hope; and as soon as possession is obtained of that place, the expedition will proceed against the Isle of France.
NEWPORT,
Thursday, Nov. 21, 1805.
The federal editors, in their late conduct towards Mr. Jefferson, relative to the celebrated letter of Thomas Turner, have displayed their candor and honesty, in a most unequivocal and conspicuous manner. A short recapitulation of some of the most important facts in this affair will serve to set the characters and conduct of some of the leading federalists, in a clear point of view.
Our readers will please to recollect that some time last summer a pompous and declamatory letter, fraught with evident marks of its being the production of a prejudiced and discomposed mind, and containing the foulest
charges, and the most bitter invectives against the character and conduct of Mr. Jefferson, by some means or other found its way into the Boston Repository; from whence it was immediately copied into every federal paper in the Country. This letter was signed "Thomas Turner," and addressed to somebody. But who this somebody is, the friends of Mr. Jefferson it seems are not permitted to know.
It is necessary here to remark, that every federal editor who published this celebrated letter of Thomas Turner, pretended to feel a great reluctance in believing the charges which it contained, and seemed to express an ardent wish, that the friends of Mr. Jefferson would immediately come forward and disprove them, if they were not true. In compliance with this pretended wish of the federal editors, the friends of Mr. Jefferson did come forward, and did collect and publish a number of depositions, duly attested certificates, and extracts from the Journals of the Virginia house of delegates, which prove every charge in the above mentioned letter of Mr. Turner, to be totally false and unfounded.
And these embittered editors themselves, do not pretend to deny, that if the evidence which has been lately collected and published, in vindication of the character of Mr. Jefferson, be in fact true, he ought to stand forever acquitted of the disgraceful charges which Mr. Turner has brought against him: What then have these manufacturers and retailers of slander done in this case? Have they undertaken to disprove this evidence, No. Have they published it? No. Have they acknowledged that the charges contained in Turner's letter are not well founded? No: They have not even done that. Have they been silent in this affair? No. What have they done then? Why to be sure, in the plenitude of their candor and honesty they have published an other letter from this Mr. Turner, to the aforesaid somebody. And what are the contents of this second letter? Is there any evidence in it of the truth of the charges contained in the former? No. Does it contain an acknowledgment that these charges are untrue? No. What does Turner say for himself then? Why he says he is no "ear-wig". What else does he say? He says that he "was out of an age, nor in a situation, PERSONALLY to witness the conduct of Mr. Jefferson whilst Governor of Virginia." But says he, for my information on this subject I depend upon the information of some of the most truthful men in the community, who were enabled from their situation, and qualified from their talents, correctly to appreciate the character of the first officer of State. He then goes on to add these extraordinary and ambiguous words: "Whether the deductions of those gentlemen, or the opposite impressions of the certificates of Mr. Jefferson's conduct be best founded is not for me to say."
This last sentence looks something like retraction in masquerade; and, like the Delphic oracle, speaks a language so equivocal, it may hereafter be interpreted to mean whatever its author pleases. If, however, Mr. Turner meant to convey any idea at all by this sentence he must have intended thereby to insinuate that the truth of what he had said of Mr. Jefferson in his first letter, could not be ascertained by the federal editors; but that it depended altogether upon the various opinions of mankind. But this is a miserable subterfuge indeed; and so palpably absurd, that Mr. T. will find it will not screen him from the merited contempt of the candid and honest people, of either party. For one of the charges which Mr. Turner has brought against Mr. Jefferson, relative to his conduct when Governor of Virginia, is, that he abandoned his office in an hour of danger, and left the State to the mercy of an invading foe. And this charge, which is in fact the root and trunk of all the other charges, which relate to Mr. Jefferson's conduct at that time, has been proved by the Journals of the House of delegates of Virginia, to be palpably false and unfounded.
But Mr. Turner it seems is not entirely satisfied with this kind of evidence. He appears to be of opinion that facts of this kind ought to be proved, by deductions, as Euclid proved his propositions; and not by referring to the journals for testimony. Thus it appears that Mr. Turner, has made a new and important discovery in the science of Logic and mathematics: For those things which the ancient Philosophers pretended to prove by the senses, Mr. T. has undertaken to prove by deductions. Oh ye venerable and long esteemed shades of Egyptian and Grecian Philosophers, prepare your hearts for an eternal mourning, and your eyes for everlasting grief. Alas the death-bell of your memories has already knolled:
For to the stars of your ancient fame, Are lost in the blaze of Turner's name.
But let us return to the subject of Turner's second letter. Immediately after the sentence last quoted come the following words: "I again assert, that I did derive my intelligence from men of age and respectability, and as well might I call on the person who have certified, to prove the truth of their respective certificates, as to be required myself to substantiate what I have asserted. Now, reader, please to notice the uncommon Logic which Mr. Turner has here used. In the first place, he acknowledges that he does not himself know, whether the charges which he has brought against Mr. Jefferson be true or not; and then very logically concludes, that there is as much propriety in calling upon those of Mr. Jefferson's friends who have certified facts with which they are personally acquainted, to prove the truth of what they have certified, as there is in calling upon him to prove the truth of the assertions which he has made, although he confesses he does not know them to be true. The theory of this kind of Logic, is evidently too sublime for common and understanding to reach; and therefore is in great danger of being rejected by the "ignoble vulgar", as inconsistent, and absurd. But however mysterious the theory of this kind of logic may appear, the blessed effects which its practical operations would produce, can be discovered by the meanest capacity. For if this kind of logic could once be introduced into our Courts of
Justice, every person is able to foresee the glorious effects which it would naturally produce. The pleadings would then stand in the following order: The plaintiff would at first exhibit his declaration, therein stating his demands or accusations against the defendant; and the Court would then call upon the defendant to prove the charges contained in the plaintiff's declaration to be false and unfounded; and after he had called one set of witnesses, and proved the utterance of the charges which had been brought against him, he would be required to produce another set of witnesses, to prove the same things over again, which he had proved by his first witnesses: And he might proceed in this way, in infinitum. What an excellent plan for discovering truth this would be!
(We will bestow a few more words upon Mr. Turner and his abettors in our next.)
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
District of Newport, November 20.
ENTERED. From Sloop Triton, Cornell, Charleston. do. Aurora, Caloone, N. York. do. Huntress, Earl, do. CLEARED. For Brig Hope, Lyon, Africa. do. Hercules Courtney, Philips, Charleston. Sloop Polly, Norris, Wilmington. do. Batsey, Childs, Philadelphia. do. Ann & Sarah, Couzzen, do. do. Success, Jeffers, Boston. do. Leopard, Green, N. York. Ship Charles, Percival, Dayton. Brig Hannah, Dayton, Baltimore. Sloop Mary, Brown, do. do. Mally, Nichols, Chichester, do. Ship Mount Hope, Boit, East Indies.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, the brig
AGENORIA,
BURTHEN about 130 Tons, single deck, deep waist, in complete order for sea—Will stow 270 or 280 hogheads—Well calculated for Rock or lumber.
Also, the Brig POLLY,
100 Tons burthen, single deck, long quarter-deck—Will stow 160 hogheads—In complete order for sea. Apply to
CONSTANT TABER, or WILLIAM GARDNER.
Newport, Nov. 20, 1805.
Will be Sold at Auction,
FOR the benefit of the Underwriters, on Wednesday the 11th day of December, next, the Schooner Monongahela Farmer, now laying at Barron's Wharf—burthen 100 and a half tons, four years old, with all her tackle, as per inventory, which may be seen at Samuel & Joshua Lopez's Auction Room.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON TUESDAY the 26th inst. the Schooner BETSEY, Burthen 102 1/2 Tons, laying at Capt. Ward's Wharf.—Conditions made known at time and place of Sale.
SAML & JOSHUA LOPEZ, Auc'rs.
Messrs. Marcy & Trevett,
Respectfully inform the Public,
THAT they have opened their SCHOOL, in Clarke-Street, near Washington Square, late the residence of Mr. William Bridger—Where youth will be carefully taught Reading grammatically, Writing, Cyphering, Geography, Book-Keeping, by single and double entry, &c.—Tuition who may instruct them with their children, may depend on the strictest attention being paid to their morals and manner of behavior.—Hours of Tuition from 9 to 12 o'clock in the morning; and from 2 to 5 in the afternoon.—The Evening School from 6 to 9 o'clock.—For further particulars apply at the School Room.
* The Latin and Greek Languages will be taught to those who wish it. Newport, Nov. 21, 1805.
FOR SALE,
A New fashion, handsome built, well made CHAISE.—Apply to the Printer. Newport, Nov. 21.
WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors against the estate of Richard Phillips late of said town, deceased, represented intestate: Hereby notify all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit them to either of the subscribers at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis
ISAAC HALL, } sivers.
All persons indebted to said estate are desired to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN SMITH, Administrator. North-Kingstown. Nov. 11, 1805.
A LIST
Of persons, representing themselves to be American Seamen, impressed and detained in the British service for want of documents to prove their citizenship. As the former places of residence of these men are unknown at the Department of State, their friends are in this manner, requested to procure proof of their citizenship, with descriptions of their persons, and forward the same to the Secretary of State, in order that proper application may be made for their discharge.
John M'Connell Joseph M'Kedder Henry Williams Nathaniel Tolman
Table with 2 columns: Name, Status/Notes. Includes names like Robert Talman, Thomas Thompson, Alex. Kirkwood, Charles Williams, Thomas Church, Samuel Wilson, Nicholas Powers, John Barmore, Eneas Wright, John Frederick, Wm. Wheeler, John Bailey, John Farewell, John Truman, Joshua Porter, Timothy Small, Isaac Van Blaken, Michael Nugent, Richard Mathers, Benjamin Lufina, W. S. Board, Thomas Pattee, Mayhew Tilton, Richard Strainge, Bosworth Cole, George Sloan, Thomas Crippen, John Dennis, Wm. Clark, Benj. George, James Stud, John Stewart, Thomas Jones, Nichs. Coston, Cato Martin, Daniel Dyson, Richard Smythe, Peter M'Farlane, John Hunn, Wm. Haves, James Campbell, John Love, Alex. Carlisle, Stephen Lewis, Francis Edmonds, Wm. Cole, George Durant, Wm. Podd, Jacob Rhan, Wm. Lyons, Wm. Wilson, James Chaffin, Henry Bowling, Edward Robinson, Edward Westford, George Gray, Samuel Hills, John M. Wilket, Samuel Dunkin, Benjamin Noyes, J. Huger, alias Jack, George Birch, John Smith, Samuel Dalton, Anthony Rurress, Henry Feathers, Henry Champmon, John Lawson, Wm. Armstrong, Samuel Rowson, Samuel Lloyd, Charles Harrison, John Walker, Thomas Jones, Henry Waters, John Malhevay, John Reid, Frederick Rhoads, James Green, George Campbell, William Sherard, Richard Johnson, Joseph Wilson, Lawrence Hollandet, James Riley, John Firth, Francis Bainacost, Peter Lewis, John Mason, Asa Thompson, William Chojan, John Hoes, John Poston, Peter Willamott, John Griffin, James Goldsborough, Charles M'Bride, Richard Edwards, James M'Pherson, Henry Applewhine, William Sandiford, William Jarvis, John Downing, John Bryson, Francis Wood, John Davis, Martin Duff, Royal Tarbox, David Calf, John Magrath, John Holmes, Jan. Baptiste DeRanado, John Greene, William Hawkes, Samuel Carr, David Collins, Edward Moore, John Hasley, John Landay, Thomas Rowe, John Copeland, David Coleman, William Herion, Harrison, William Johnson, Wilmouth Johnson, Charles Robinson, John Slocum, Charles Lewis, Benjamin Mosely, Department of State, Oct. 25, 1805.
BLANKS
For Sale at this Office.

POETRY.
AN EXTRACT
From "lines to the memory of Dr. Priestley."
MARK Priestley's life, his works of genius
And all the labors of the pious man;
Review the toilsome path he cheerful trod,
How he instructed man—then "walked with God!"
Bold was th' attempt those giddy heights to
climb, He haply reach'd, where science fits sublime
Upon her star-deck'd throne, from whence she
throws Resplendent light, and honor'd gifts bestows.
Tho' short his life, yet sans forever bright
Pour on the just man's path-way shining light;
When in the grave launched Priestley slept
O'er his cold ashes all the virtues went;
How much of learning, when the wife man fell,
How much of knowledge bade the world fare-
well! O! ye who watch'd him on his heav'n bound
way, Found ye the mantle, by him cast away?
O wrap it round ye—'twill a blessing prove;
'Twas wove in candor's loom, and lined with
love. His fame's bright star shall long unclouded
shine, While other stars, and prouder lights decline;
Memory of him shall live among mankind,
While love inspires, or virtue charms the mind;
And when to rage the wrath of bigots cease,
And men pronounce each faithless in peace;
When all mankind unanimous agree
To let opinion, like heav'n's light be free,
His useful works, his scientific page,
Will claim respect till time's remotest age.
NEW GOODS.
Solomon Townsend & Co.
At their Old Stand in Thames-Street.
HAVE just received, in addition to their
former assortment, a supply of new
GOODS,
Purchased in New-York with cash, which they
are determined to sell at low by wholesale or
retail; as can any where be purchased in New-
port; among which are,
Excellent Dutch black
Cloth, Best superfine English
blue and black, and
mixed ditto, Second and low-priced
ditto, Superfine black, and
other Cassimeres, Fine sitting Cottons,
Irish Linens & Diapers, Velvets & cotton Cassi-
meres, Men's fine cotton Hose,
Men's black and white
English silk ditto, Men's white and black
silk Gloves, Black Crapes, Parasols
Threads, Tapes, Pins, &c. Durant's and Russells,
Fine & common Flaun-
nel, 2 doz. excellent Lute-
string Umbrellas, Newport, June 14. 1805.
Evening School.
THE subscriber purposes to com-
mence an Evening School on Monday, 21st inst.
Newport, Oct. 10. J. SPRAGUE.
For Sale,
THAT well known, beau-
tiful FARM, belonging
to the subscriber, lying about
one mile from the Town of
Newport, containing one hun-
dred acres, with a large, con-
venient well finished Dwelling-House, Cheese-
House, Cribb, Barn, Chaise-House, and other
necessary buildings thereon; an excellent Or-
chard of engrafted and wilding fruit, which
yields from 50 to 60 barrels of Cyder yearly—
very well sheltered with large trees; and a beau-
tiful Garden. It is unnecessary to describe the
goodness of the soil, as it is well known to
be equal, if not superior to any on this Island,
with one of the best privileges of manure from
the Beach adjoining; a beautiful pond below
the orchard, where fine perch and other fish are
taken in great abundance, and in the season of
it, the best floating of sea fowl of almost every
description: The whole lying beautifully to the
sun. The greatest part of said Farm being now
in meadow land, that will average two tons of
hay to the acre; the remainder suitable for bar-
ley &c. The above estate is well fenced, in suit-
able divisions, with the best of stone walls. An
indisputable title will be given, and the terms
made easy.—Apply to
NICHOLAS P. EASTON,
on the premises.
Newport, October 9, 1805.
JOHN SHEARMAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and
the public in general, that he has removed
from his late place of residence, to No. 133,
Thames-Street, opposite Messrs. Gardner and
Dean's Auction-Store; where he has for sale, as
usual, GROCERIES, HAREWARE, &c. &c.
as cheap as ever.
Newport, May 31st, 1805.
For Sale,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House
pleasantly situated on Farewell-Street,
having four rooms on a floor, and a good Cellar
under it—with a large Garden, and a well of
excellent water, occupied by Jeremiah Austin.
Also, a Lot of Land to the Northward adjoin-
ing, 50 feet front, and 87 back. The Lots will
be sold together, or separate, as may best suit
purchasers. For terms, &c. apply to
BENJAMIN HADWEN.
Newport, 8 mo. 21, 1805.
French Town Seminary Lottery.
ALL persons who are indebted to the Man-
agers of said Lottery, for Tickets in the
first Class, are earnestly requested to make im-
mediate payment; otherwise their Notes will
be put in suit without further notice.
THOMAS FRY
PARDON TILLINGHAST
GEORGE CARD. } Mana-
gers.
East-Greenwich, Oct. 8, 1805.
TO BE LET,
And possession given the 10th of April,
SHOP No. 83, Thames-Street, nearly oppo-
site the Union-Bank. Enquire at this Of-
fice. March 27, 1805.
TO BE LET,
A PART of a convenient Dwelling-House,
pleasantly situated in Thames-Street, near
the Red Market. Enquire of the Printer.
Newport, Sept. 25, 1805.
Engraving on Stone.
ELISHA SMITH, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that
he has taken the Yard lately occupied by
Mr. Henry Ball, where he carries on the Stone
Cutting business, in all its various branches.—
Those who favor him with their employ may
depend upon having their work executed with
neatness and dispatch.
Newport, Aug. 20.
TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE,
No. 15, Banister's Wharf.
A new & correct Chart
OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk
Point to Frog Point, including Fisher's
Island Sound, and Watch Hill Reef. Publish-
ed June 12, 1805, by John Cahone, Newport,
and Nicolai Psich, New-London.
Newport, July 17.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscri-
ber, Executors to the last Will and Testa-
ment of John Hadwen, late of Newport, in the
State of Rhode-Island, Merchant, deceased;
have taken upon themselves that trust, and give-
en bonds as the law directs:—And all persons
having demands upon the estate of the said John
Hadwen, deceased, are requested to exhibit the
same; and all persons indebted to the said estate,
are called upon to make payment to
ELIZABETH HADWEN, Exec'tr.
BENJAMIN HADWEN, Exec'tr.
Newport, 16th of 10th Mo. 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of
the estate of George Reynolds, late of Ton-
gashow, late of North Kingstown, mariner, de-
ceased, that the Hon. Court of Probate of the
town of North Kingstown, have allowed them Six
months from this date to exhibit their claims
against said estate, to the undersigned Commissioners,
who will receive the same at their respective
dwellings, at any time within said term. No
claim will be received unless properly attested.
JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } Commis-
TANNER REYNOLDS, } sioners.
All persons indebted to said estate, are re-
quested to make immediate payment to
SAMUEL CARTER, Administrator.
North Kingstown, Oct. 14th, 1805.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partner-
ship, under the firm of
Dunham and Spooner,
hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the
Sail-Making business, in its various branches,
at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Geo.
John Malbone, at the South part of the town.
Those who may favor them with their custom,
may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All
favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by
CHARLES C. DUNHAM,
WING SPOONER. sd.
Newport April 30. 1802.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS sundry reports having been
circulated in the country greatly to the
injury of the Town of Newport, the Board of
Health are happy in stating to the Public, that
from the best sources of information, it has been
satisfactorily ascertained, that there is no instance
of any malignant Fever in the town; and they
are unanimous in the opinion, that it is more
healthy, for the season, than it has been for
several years past.
By order of the Board.
J. ALMY, Clerk.
Newport, Oct. 22, 1805.
Now landing from the brig Horn, and for Sale
By JOSEPH LYON,
At his Wharf.
FOUR thousand bushels of Liverpool Salt,
light Crates of Liverpool assorted Ware,
Six Chaldrons of good Coal.
Also, a quantity of Pitch and Tar.
Newport, July 31.
ALMANACKS
For 1806, for Sale at this Office,
SAMUEL JAMES,
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which
is in the House he now occupies, opposite
to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the
Bridge, Providence, a great variety of
House Paper and Bordering,
of the newest and most elegant Figures at whole-
sale and retail, on as good terms as can be pur-
chased in America.
A generous credit given to those who pur-
chase by the quantity for retailing.
N. B. The above is printed on good pa-
per, and the work well executed, by and under
the direction of a workman from Europe.
April 2, 1804.
Wanted Immediately,
A JOURNEYMAN HATTER, who is a
good workman. To such an one, gene-
rous encouragement will be given.
Apply to
SAMUEL MOSES.
Newport, Aug. 15.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends,
that he has just received a very handsome
assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery,
Japanese Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary
&c. &c. Also, Deep Sea Lines and Leads, hand
do. Fishing Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-
Lines. Also,