Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-03-19 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.
State of Rhode-Island, &c. WHEREAS the Hon. the General Assembly did, at their session in February last, appoint the undersigned Commissioners, to dispose of, at Public Auction, the estate of the late Joseph Wanton, Esq. which was consecrated to the use of this State; lying in Jamestown, and containing about one hundred and seventy acres; with the mansion House, Barn, three Orchards &c. thereon. Wherefore, the above sale will take place on the first Monday in April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, (if fair weather, if not, the first fair day) on the Premises. Conditions to be made known at the time of sale.
CONSTANT TABER, } Commis-
SAMUEL VERNON, } sioners.
Newport, March 9th, 1803. 128
State of Rhode-Island, &c. WHEREAS the Honorable the General Assembly did, at their session in February last, appoint the undersigned Commissioners, to purchase a part of the Registered Public Debt of this State, bearing an interest of four per cent. per annum; and have appropriated about Twenty-five Thousand Dollars for that purpose. We therefore request all Persons possessed of said Debt, and who wish to dispose of the same, to send us in writing (free of postage) the amount of the sum they have to sell, and their lowest price, on or before the 20th day of April next.
SAMUEL VERNON, } Commis-
CONSTANT TABER, } sioners.
HENRY SHERBURNE, }
Newport, March 9th, 1803. 128
Rhode-Island District, &c. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of EDWARD DEXTER, of Providence, in the Rhode-Island District, Trader, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and proved on, to appear at the Golden Ball Inn, kept by Alpheus Ammidon in Providence, on the fourth day of April next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and there cause (if any they have) why the certificate of his discharge should not be allowed. DAVID LEONARD BARNES, Judge of the District Court for Rhode-Island District. Providence, March 8, 1803. 128
MASON'S HALL LOTTERY.
THE Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. at their last session, having granted permission to the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of St. John's Lodge, No. 1, in Newport, to raise by Lottery the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars, to discharge the debt due on Mason's Hall; and having appointed the subscribers Managers (who have given bonds to the General Treasurer) they present the following Scheme for the patronage of the Public.
SCHEME.
Not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize.
Table with 3 columns: Prize of, 2500 Dollars is, Dollars. Rows show various prize amounts and their corresponding values.
1903 Prizes.
3097 Blanks.
5000 Tickets at 4 Dollars is 20000
This Scheme is calculated for the advantage of adventurers; there being not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize, and the prizes only subject to a deduction of twelve and one-half per cent. The encouragement and assistance which the Managers flatter themselves will be given to this Lottery, by the Masonic Fraternity in this and the neighbouring States, leaves them without a doubt that the Tickets will meet a speedy sale, and that the drawing will commence in a short time; which as soon as finished, a list of the prizes will be published, and thirty days after, the prizes will be punctually paid.—Those Prizes which are not demanded within twelve months after drawn, will be deemed generously given for the purpose of the Lottery.
WILLIAM TEW,
JAMES PERRY,
JOHN PRICE, jun.
EDWARD EASTON, jun.
CLARKE COOK.
WILLIAM MOORE, jun. } Managers.
Tickets in the above Lottery may be had of either of the Managers. Newport, March 7, 1803. 128tf
Wanted at this Office, a quantity of tanned Sheep or Lamb Skins, dressed without oil, and suitable for Book-binding.—A generous price will be given.
William C. Baen & Co.
RETURN their grateful acknowledgements to their friends and the public, for the liberal support they have experienced since commencing business in Newport; and beg leave to inform them, that they have received, in addition to their former assortment, a great variety of Ladies, Misses, and Children's
Kid and Morocco SHOES, and Ladies Cook sole Shoes.
ALSO, Ladies Cook sole Shoes, to date. Newport, March 4, 1803. 128tf
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors of the last will and testament of Aaron Wilbor, late of Little Compton, deceased, hereby call upon all persons having any demands against the estate of the deceased, to exhibit them for settlement; and all persons indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to either of us, at our respective dwellings.
FRANCIS WILBOR, Executor.
ISAAC WILBOR, Administrator.
Little-Compton, March 9, 1803. 128
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON Monday, the 21st instant, at Spencer Hall's, in Warwick, at ten o'clock A. M. (if fair weather, if not, the first fair day) Eleven Cows, one yoke of Oxen, one span of Horses, eleven head of young Cattle, twenty-six Sheep, twelve Hogs, one Ox Cart, and a number of farming tools. Conditions to be made known at time and place of sale. Warwick, March 7. 128
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
ON the twenty-fifth instant, at the dwelling house of Warren Gardner, in (Baton neck) South Kingstown; eighteen Cows, a pair of large Oxen, and some young stock, all in good order; and a number of farming utensils. ELISHA R. GARDNER, Vendue Master. South-Kingstown, March 10, 1803. 128
WE the subscribers, being by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, appointed Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Joseph Thurston, late of Newport aforesaid, Cooper, deceased, represented insolvent; All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
ANTHONY DIXON, } Commis-
JOHN SLOCUM, } sioners.
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
SUSANNA THURSTON, Admin'x.
Newport, March 7, 1803. 128
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Honorable Court of Probate of Tiverton, Commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of John Bennett, late of Tiverton, deceased, represented insolvent;—Give notice to all persons having demands against said estate, to exhibit the same to either of us the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, on the first Tuesdays of April, July, October and January next ensuing; twelve months being allowed from the date hereof for the purposes aforesaid.
ABRAHAM MANCHESTER, } Commis-
JOHN MANCHESTER, } sioners.
Tiverton, March 7, 1803. 128
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Mary Coddington, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months from the 7th inst. being allowed for that purpose;—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, that we will attend on said business, at our respective dwellings at any time within the period above mentioned.
EDMUND TOWNSEND, } Commis-
JOSEPH WARREN, } sioners.
All persons indebted to said estate, are desired to make payment without delay to
NATHANIEL CODDINGTON, } Admin-
EDWARD CODDINGTON, } istrators.
Newport, March 12, 1803. 128
ELEAZER TREVETT,
INFORMS his friends and the Public in general, that he has opened a Shop in the house of Gasparine Eudon, in Washington-Street, on the Point, next north of the ship-yard.—Where he has for sale a general assortment of
West-India GOODS;
also, a quantity of Dry Goods, as cheap as at any store in town.—Captains of vessels and others may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 25, 1802. 117tf
From the Aurora.
TO JOHN RUTLEDGE,
SIR, SOME people are entitled to attention from a consideration of what they are—others, of what they have been. You are of the latter description. There was a time when a decent regard was due to your opinions: when as a man you was entitled to respect. I allude to your first appearance in public life. Descended from a father distinguished for his intelligence, his republicanism, and his inflexible integrity—the public were ready to ascribe to you all the estimable qualities—but the eclat with which you made your first entrance on the theatre of action was only preparatory to your self destruction. The wily politician of the East soon discovered that vanity was the leading feature in your character; and that you had substituted the sin of a pop, for the found erudition of a statesman and a scholar. They made the advances, and you met them cordially.—You forgot the principles of your father, his admonitions—you battered the rights and the interests of your country, and particularly of your native State for the expectancy of an office. Deficient in that information and those talents which constitute the profound politician, and recommend him to the confidence of the nation—you vainly aspired to the Speaker's chair, as the reward of your political apostasy. Nor were you content with deserting the principles in which you had been educated—you signed for pre eminence—you could not acquire it from superiority of talents—you therefore sought it by puffing yourself and by making the members of your own party appear contemptible. The dignity of your person, and the fondness of the ladies for it—the quackery of Williams—the holy and impropriety of Otis—the imbecility of poor Champlin—and the colour of Allen's mistress, formed excellent subjects for your pen. An apostate yourself, you could not forget the apostasy of Harper—his talents, ascending from yours to mediocrity had alarmed your self love and excited your envy—you remembered when, dandled in ozanburges or the coarse linens of New-England, he roamed through his district with his wallet in his hand, soliciting votes; and perceiving his attempts to establish himself by certain connections, you had the meanness to mention the false colour of some children. At length the period arrived when your vanity had prompted you to expect the chair. The delusion vanished. By your own party you was "weighed in the balance and found wanting." Indignation and resentment succeeded to shame and disappointment. You renewed your anonymous attacks in the Aurora—betrayed the movements and views of your party and boasted of having "flown the way" at the war-caucus. Mistortunes and disappointments, Sir, frequently come in succession. An indignant and injured people prepared to hurl from their seats, men, who ridiculed their rights, neglected their interests, and squandered their property—you had assiated yourself with that party.—The event took place. Then expired your last hope of self aggrandizement—from that moment you prescribed no limits to your resentment—your subsequent conduct has evinced this truth. "that the frequent commission of small offences prepares the offender to commit every crime of whatever magnitude."
The next crime I shall notice, was your assuming the name of Nicholas Geffroy, and without his consent, writing letters to the President. This you did—yet you have made oath that you did it not. That oath is registered in Heaven; and may "the recording angel drop a tear and blot it out forever."
Well may you claim to belong to the party of talents and virtue—few persons have higher pretensions to that honor.—By your writings you have proved your talents—and by your denying of them on oath you have established your claim to virtue. You have sought distinction by every means in your power; at length you have obtained it. You have damned yourself into notice. In future, when the stranger enters the hall of legislation, his first enquiry will be, "who is he, who forged the letters—who called Heaven to witness that he had not done it—and who attempted to murder an innocent man because he possessed proof of his guilt?"—Well, Sir, may you exclaim that republics are ungrateful. In most countries, for your services, you would have been raised to a state of exaltation, where, Sir, you might have looked down on the common people, with the contempt you have felt—where you would have been removed beyond the evils of popular elections, and entertained the pleasing reflection that your prospects in life were unalterably fixed.—Well may you and your party boast of exclusive attachment to order and religion—your works prove it. Not an instance can be produced of a violation of decorum, or of a personal conflict in which you have not been the assistant; your three champions, for I will include you in the number, to allay your sufferings, have practically proved their attachment to order. Griswold establish-
ed his claims by committing an assault in the chamber of Congress, after the dispute had been settled to that body, and they had decided contrary to his wishes.—Bayard demonstrated the justness of his pretensions by fighting a duel with Champlin—to prove the importance of the powerful State of Delaware; and you certainly have proved yourself a friend of order, by deserting your duties in Congress, and with a brother assassin, travelling forty miles to take the life of a peaceable citizen. Nor are your pretensions to religion more equivocal. Religion enjoins respect for, and obedience to, rulers—you live in the constant habits of defaming and abusing them. She commands you to speak evil of no man—you daily revile your friends and your political opponents. She forbids the shedding of blood—you lie in wait to shed innocent blood, the blood of a man who never injured you, who through tenderness for your family secreted your crimes for a year; and to check your madness, finally dragged you further for public execution. She directs you not to hear false witness; you have sworn that you did not write the Geffroy letters. She commands you to keep the Sabbath day holy—you have proclaimed that day by travelling forty miles to commit a murder—yes, Sir, you selected for the commission of the deepest crimes that day which is hallowed by Heaven, and devoted by man to his maker. With such proofs, indeed, indeed must he be, who doubts respecting your religious character.
Permit me to ask you a few questions, dread Sir, for that you are an object of dread to all virtuous minds is certain: Why did you slumber in your wrath five months?—Why did not your fierceness of your courage drive you to one bold act in Newport or Washington? you might have enjoyed the full aid of your puissant Sancho, Lewis, Lord Hoyle, Baron of the scrub races, and Knight of the order of duellists; his zeal for your cause, and for achievements of valour is so great, that, at your command, he would have left the mountain of the north, and came forth for your defence. Who can doubt this, since he has neglected the interests of 100,000 people to attend you as a humble squire? Well may you boast of your influence, when your commands in the mind of that valourous knight out-weigh the supremacy of law and the interests of half a State! But, Sir, you have established a new trait in your character—that of invincible courage and resolution. When I reflect upon the warriors and Christians of ancient and modern days, I find no man with whom to compare you but CHARLES XII. Between him and you there is a strong similarity—there is however this trifling difference—he, unarmed and unattended, attacked a host of armed men—you, armed and well attended by Sancho and a host, attacked a solitary unarmed man.
What, Sir, were your motives for the attack upon Mr. Ellery? Did you hope by his death to keep from the world the knowledge of your guilt? For this purpose was you willing to add the crime of murder to the crimes of forgery and perjury? Where then was that monitor which the author of your existence implanted, to check you in your career of vice and iniquity? Or what were your feelings when you lay trembling at the feet of the man you had injured and waylaid? It was happy for you that he possessed a strict regard for the dictates of humanity and the laws of his country.—If you had taken his life, would it have proved your innocence? or if he had taken yours, would it have sealed the evidence of your guilt? Sir, the wager of battle originated in ignorance, in the dark ages of the world. The challenge was given by the guilty person, who dared not to rest his cause on the testimony of impartial witnesses. It ill becomes civilized life. As a member of society, you owe an obedience to its laws. Listen to the dictates of prudence.—Retire, Sir, from a scene where you have disgraced yourself and injured the cause you have advocated—where, though you may be upheld for a moment, you are yet to experience the contempt and indignation of your quondam friends—where you are constantly exposed to the public eye and to the development of your other crimes. Seek for that happiness, which both your condition and your conscience withhold, in solitude and in the career of virtue—solace the afflictions of a lovely wife, whose brilliant prospects are forever banished by your follies—atone to the pledges of your love by a constant attention to their true interests. Recommend it to your friend, for his Hoyle to substitute Palley; and for yourself, lay aside the "man of fashion" and become a man of morals.
CASTIGATOR.
Rutledge has left Washington city—on his way, God knows where, to find a place of rest. Col. Tom. Claiborne of Virginia a few days since, fell in with Rutledge at Alexandria, who attempted to rally the old Virginian on his loquacity—Claiborne drily asked him to let him have one of those daily roges, which he sported with at Newport. Aurora.

The Fourth of March—Has become a glorious ERA, in the annals of our Country! If it did not, like the FOURTH OF JULY, give existence to a nation, it yet renovated the declining spirit of freedom, and rescued a nation from impending destruction. It appalled the enemies of our constitution; it paralyzed their efforts, to sap the foundation of our liberties;—it demolished their air-built fabric of hereditary glory; it arrested the wild career of profligacy and corruption—it checked the shameful aggression of executive power, and proclaimed to the daring spirit of usurpation, "Thus far shalt thou go, and no farther!"
The return of this anniversary has been hailed with enthusiasm by the Republicans of our Country. In this town the day was welcomed by "all true Republicans," with the most lively testimonials of joy: while Federalism retired, with a heavy and sullen gloom, from the scene, clothed herself in sackcloth and ashes! The sun rose with more than its usual splendor on that day.—Its first appearance above the horizon, was announced by a discharge of Seventeen Guns, followed by a peal from the several Bells in Town.
At eleven o'clock, a numerous company, from this and the adjacent towns, assembled at Major Mower's Hall, and, at twelve, a procession, consisting of more than two hundred, was escorted to the South-Meeting-House by the Worcester Company of Artillery, commanded by Capt. Healy. The procession was ushered into the Meeting-House with an appropriate march; after which the performances were introduced, with the Song of "Hail Columbia," varied for the occasion.—An Address, spirited, elegant, and perfectly appropriate, was pronounced, to a crowded assembly, in a style of superior eloquence; by LEVI LINCOLN, jun. A. B.—It was received with such unequivocal testimonials of approbation, as evinced a cordial concurrence of opinion, and a perfect sympathy of feeling, between the Orator and his audience.—Every countenance beamed with expressions of applause; every hand gave its sanction to the sentiments he uttered!
The company, on their return to the Hall, partook of an elegant dinner. The room which has hitherto accommodated all the guests, who have assembled for the celebration of Independence, was not sufficient for the purpose of this Day.—A division of the company was therefore necessary, and the inhabitants of Worcester cheerfully yielded to the accommodation of their Republican friends, from the neighboring towns.
Mr. Senator Rofs—and his resolutions. This man has been, for many years, the unsuccessful candidate for the chief magistracy of Pennsylvania.—This man is proved to have received secret service money from JOHN ADAMS, to influence an election in that state.—This man was to have been placed in the Presidential chair, by an armed force, if the federalists had succeeded, in preventing the choice of a President, by a ballot in the House, when the fate of the Nation was suspended by a thread.—This man has, therefore, a right to indulge his spleen, and to solace his disappointment, by attempting to excite a war between this Country and Spain.—The resolutions, proposed by this man, in the Senate of the United States for raising an army of FIFTY THOUSAND MEN, to invade Louisiana, and for appropriating FIVE MILLIONS of DOLLARS, to this object, will be viewed, therefore, rather with pity than indignation, as the ravings of disappointed ambition, rather than as the result of cool and deliberate malice.
The noise about closed doors was to be expected. Formerly when a war was in meditation, and the doors of Congress closed, we were told we were inimical to the honor of the country if we object to the measure—Now when the doors are closed on meditation about peace, and the means of preserving it without degrading ourselves, the federalists disclaim about the measure, as keeping them in the dark. Aurora.
Any body may see the federal faction in Congress are done up; for their heads are as full of blunders as their hearts are of mischief; and they cannot help showing it. They are so enraged at the prosperity of the present administration—that they are for voting away five millions of dollars for the purpose of emptying the treasury. They had predicted that the treasury would be empty this year, because the internal taxes were repealed; but since they found there is a surplus of four millions and a half, they are for voting away five, that their prediction may come true next year. ib.
The Rev. William Parkinson, chaplain to Congress, in a letter to his friend in Mifflin county, after mentioning the punctuality and attention of the members to divine worship, says, "I have moreover the satisfaction of saying, that the PRESIDENT, notwithstanding all the clamour about his infidelity, has never missed but one of my meetings at the capitol, while in the city. I preach on the Lord's day morning in the capitol, and in the evening at the treasury." ( Fred. Gaz. )
Joseph W. Paul & Co. Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, GENERAL and genuine assortment of Groceries, as low as can be purchased in this town.—Likewise, Molasses of a superior quality per hoghead, New-England Rum by the hoghead, Sugar by the barrel, Tea by the dozen lb., Fresh Flour by the barrel, of which they intend to keep a constant supply. A few firkins excellent Butter for family's use. 63 Masters of Vessels, &c. can be supplied with any articles they may want, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, February 5, 1803.
LAWS OF THE UNION. [PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at their second session, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 6th of December, 1802.
AN ACT Authorizing the sale of a peace of land, parcel of the Navy-Yard belonging to the United States, in Charlestown, in the State of Massachusetts, to the proprietors of the Salem Turnpike road and Chelsea bridge Corporation.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Navy be, and he hereby is authorized and empowered, by indenture of bargain and sale, in common form, to convey, in fee simple, to the proprietors to the Salem turnpike and Chelsea bridge corporation, by their proper name of incorporation, a certain piece of land, lying on the Western corner, and being parcel of the Navy-yard belonging to the United States, in Charlestown, in the State of Massachusetts, containing fifteen square perches, or thereabouts, or so much thereof as is required to enable the said proprietors to lay out and make a turnpike road from Salem to Charlestown bridge, near Boston, according to the plan exhibited to Congress by the said proprietors.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the said Secretary, Prior to the making the said conveyance, to cause the said piece of land to be valued by disinterested men, to be appointed in such manner as he shall agree with the said proprietors; the amount of which said valuation, being paid to the use of the United States, it shall then, and not before, be lawful for the Secretary to make the aforesaid conveyance.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. APPROVED, Feb. 10th, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT For the relief of Henry Meffonier. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Henry Meffonier, from any money in the Treasury, not heretofore appropriated by law, the sum of six hundred and fifty five dollars, and ninety cents, being the amount of duties paid by him on fourteen hogheads of Coffee imported in the ship Pacarene, Captain Latour, and entered at the port of Baltimore, on the eighteenth day of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, which sum had also been paid on the same fourteen hogheads of Coffee, by Champaign and Deyme.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, February 10, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT Making a partial appropriation for the Naval Service, during the year one thousand eight hundred and three. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the sum of one hundred thousand dollars be, and the same hereby is appropriated towards defraying the expenses of the Navy of the United States, during the year one thousand eight hundred and three.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the aforesaid sum shall be paid, first, out of any balance remaining unexpended of former appropriations for the same object; and secondly, out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED: Jan. 14th, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT For the relief of Charles Hyde. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers liquidate and settle the account of Charles Hyde, for his services as judge advocate to the army, from the second day of December, Anno Domini, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, to the fifteenth day of July, Anno Domini, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, both inclusive; and that he be allowed such pay and emoluments for said services, in addition to his pay, in the line, as were, at that time allowed by law to officers acting in that capacity.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. STEPHEN R. BRADLEY, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED Jan. 14th, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
Book-Binding. IN all its branches, performed at this Office, with neatness and expedition.—Ledgers and Account Books, of any dimension, made on the shortest notice. Old Books, re-bound, on reasonable terms.
Benjamin Wightman, & Co.
HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware, &c. which they will dispose of, on reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail. Among which are the following Articles:   Holland Gin, Cafia,  West-India Rum, Alum, Snuff,  Brandy, Wool & Cotton  Brown Sugar, Cards,  Souchong & Bohea Tobacco,  Teas, Cotton Wool,  Coffee, Ginger, Sheep's do.  Pepper, Pimento, German Steel,  Starch, N. Y. Soap, Nails assorted,  Mustard, Copperas, Glass Ware,  Sherry & Malaga Cheese by the large  Wines, or small quantity,  Superfine Flour by the Cordage, Codfish,  Barrel, Candles, &c. &c.   Newport, February 26, 1803. 126tf
SIMON DAVIS HAS FOR SALE,
ST. Croix Rum by the Hoghead, 2d and 3d proof, Antigua Rum, ditto, ditto, Retailing Molasses, ditto, ditto, Superfine Flour by the quantity or single Barrel, Pilot, Navy, and Ship Bread, ditto, Tar and Turpentine, ditto, Brown Sugar by the Barrel, Coffee by the Hoghead, Barrel, or Bag, Logwood & Fustick by the Ton, Cwt. or smaller quantity. A few pieces Mahogany, A quantity of Menhaden Fish, in excellent order for shipping, A few tons Whale Oil, Spermaceti Candles per quantity or single Box, Mels and prime Pork, by the barrel, Negro-Head Tobacco, by the keg, Prime Beef, by the barrel. Newport, Jan. 1, 1803. [118tf]
W. R. WILDER, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER,
Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's, WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents. Newport, Aug. 21, 99tf
TO BE SOLD, OR LET, A F A R M,
LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 175 acres of good Land, with a Dwelling-House, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy.—Also, A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Dec. 29, 1802. 50tf
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport Long-Wharf, No. 12.
Keyes and Brigham, Have constantly for sale, PRIME and mels PORK—prime mels, mels and prime BEEF, of the first quality, re-packed in the best order, suitable for domestic or foreign use.—Also, by the keg or box, LARD, first sort—refined mould tallow CANDLES, first quality; dpt ditto—No 1 and 2 Bar SOAP.—Likewise, corned, and fresh BEEF. December 10, 1802.
FOR SALE, THE real estate of Peleg Allen, late of Middletown, deceased, (about four miles from the State house in Newport, adjoining the road,) consisting of between fifty and sixty acres of land, with a dwelling-house, other buildings, and a good orchard thereon; well watered; good meadow, pasture, and tillage land, natural to Barley.—Possession will be given the 25th of March next. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. ELIZABETH ALLEN, THOMAS C. ALLEN. Middletown, Dec. 3, 1802. civtf.
FOR SALE, And possession given on the 25th of March next,
A LARGE and valuable tract of LAND, in Hopkinton, adjoining Wood-River.—Containing about Seven Hundred Acres; known by the name of the Ellery Land, and now part of the estate of Col. GEORGE IRISH, deceased. About Two Hundred acres of said land is cleared, and fit for tillage or meadow. The remainder is mostly covered with Timber of the best quality for ship plank, &c. An excellent stream of water runs through said land, whereon a Saw Mill may be erected at a small expence.—The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. NICHOLAS TAYLOR, JOHN IRISH. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. c8tf
For Sale, ON reasonable terms a convenient
two story Dwelling House, on Spring-Street, near Mr. John Banister's, with five rooms on the lower floor, and four above. A good Cellar, and a Shop adjoining, with an excellent well of water. For particulars, inquire of HENRY HOWLAND. Living on the premises. Newport, March 4, 1803. 127
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN,
SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand butts Esuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass Ware, each containing 80 flasks of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per flask—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 15 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half pint ditto—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Weels Gin—5 casks White Lead. 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing from 18 to 22 lbs. each. 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Cales. Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. [122tf]
To be SOLD or LET,
IF applied for soon, two Lots of Land, No. 3 and No. 5—situate a little to the Eastward of Mr. Francis Brinley's Ropewalk—none superior in quality.—Also, For sale, at the Subscriber's Store, Sundry Articles of DRY GOODS, CROCE-RIES, HARD WARE, &c. —Likewise, for Sale, on Commission,—20 Firkins good BUTTER, 6000 wt. good CHEESE, 7000 wt. Refined SUGAR, SAMUEL F. GARDNER. Newport, February 5, 1803. 123tf
NOTICE
IS hereby given, to all persons having any demands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON, late of Jamestown, deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to MARY CONGDON, of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, her lawful Agent, at Newport. November 22, 1802. 113tf
FOR SALE, Br JOSEPH BRIGGS,
30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour, A few Hogheads of good retailing MOLASSES. Also, a few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality—very cheap for Cash. Newport, May, 29. 50tf
For Sale, by the Subscriber, JAMAICA RUM by the hoghead,
Ditto SUGAR by the hhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES, all of 1st Quality. JOHN MEIN. Church-Lane. July 12, 1802. 92tf
Entertainment, BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House
formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter, sign of the Anchor, a little south-east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Punctilious attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. 79tf
To be Let, A House, or part of one,
situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer. Newport, March 12, 1803. 128
To be Let, And possession immediately given,
THE Chambers of the House of John Bull, in Broad-Street, consisting of one Large Chamber, four Bed Rooms, two Closets, and a privilege in the Kitchen; all in good repair. Also, a Shoe-Maker's Shop, with a Store therein, adjoining the Shop of Mr. Henry Bull—will be let to the highest bidder, on the 25th March next, and possession then given. Enquire of JOHN BULL, on the premises, or Mr. THOMAS POTTER, in Portsmouth. Newport, Feb. 25, 1803. 126
TO LET, THE lower part of a House, situate on
Thames-Street, in a very pleasant part of the town, and possession given the middle of March instant. For particulars, inquire at this Office. Newport, March 4, 1803. 127
TO BE LET, AND possession given immediately, a con-
venient two story Dwelling-House, on the Long Wharf, but a few rods below the foot of the Parade. For terms, apply to WILLIAM RYAN. Newport, Dec. 10, 1802. 115tf
Sail Making. THE subscribers having entered into partner-
ship, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, 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 WING SPOONER, 2d. CHARLES C. DUNHAM. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf

WASHINGTON CITY, March 4.
We have been so constantly occupied, in attending the deliberations of the House, and in other unavoidable business, that we are unable to state in detail, the proceedings of the two last days. Never, perhaps, has the American Congress transacted more business in so short a time.
On Wednesday the House sat till half past 4, and then adjourned to 6 in the evening, and continued sitting till past 10—Yesterday there were two sittings, the last of which closed the constitutional period of the body.
Among the most important business transacted, were: The passage of the bill from the Senate, authorizing a detachment of 80,000 militia; for which purpose one million and a half of dollars are appropriated—Twenty five thousand dollars are appropriated for building arsenals on the Western Waters.
The impeachment of John Pickering, District Judge of New-Hampshire, for high crimes and misdemeanors which was agreed to by a great majority.
The passage of the militia bill respecting the district of Columbia.
The passage of the bill for continuing the Mint for five years.
On motion of Mr. Varnum, the following resolution was agreed to by unanimous vote, the Yeas and Nays being called to record the unanimity of the House.
Resolved that the thanks of this House be presented to NATHANIEL MACON, in testimony of their approbation of his conduct in discharging the arduous and important duties assigned him while in the chair.
The House met last evening at 6 o'clock; when, after transacting various business, a quarter before twelve o'clock an adjournment took place sine die.
The next meeting of Congress will be on the 1st Monday in November.
March 7. Never was there, perhaps, a greater triumph of truth and talents, than that gained by the republican side of the House of Representatives during the two last days of the session.
At one o'clock on Wednesday, Mr. Griswold made a detailed speech of considerable length, replete with involved calculations founded on several reports of the Treasury Department, in order to show that the commissioners of the Sinking Fund had not applied to the extinguishment of the public debt, the whole sum of seven millions three hundred thousand dollars, directed to be so applied by the laws of the last session. His speech embraced many other criminating charges against the commissioners, all drawn from involved calculation, and was terminated by offering the following resolution:
Resolved, That the committee of Ways and Means be directed to enquire whether the commissioners of the Sinking Fund have, agreeably to the directions of the Act, intituled "An act making provision for the redemption of the whole of the public debt of the United States" applied the sum of seven millions three hundred thousand dollars, provided by the same, to the payment of the principal and interest of the public debt; and to enquire, generally, into the accounts & proceedings of the commissioners of the Sinking Fund—and to report to the House.
Mr. Randolph, chairman of the committee of Ways and Means, with an intrepidity which did him great honor, rose to second the motion. He rejoiced that the enquiry was instituted, though at so late a day as almost to preclude a full investigation during the few remaining hours of the session. Left however the misrepresentation of the gentleman from Connecticut should go forth to the public without an answer, and might thence be deemed unanswerable, he followed Mr. Griswold in all his calculations, exposed their error, and ably vindicated the commissioners of the Sinking Fund and the Secretary of the Treasury from every charge made. He concluded by moving that the committee of Ways and Means should be permitted to sit during the sittings of the House, that late as the period was, a letter, such as the gentleman from Connecticut should himself indite, might be sent to the Secretary of the Treasury, and the fullest possible investigation take place.
General S. Smith and Mr. Nicholson followed, and with luminous truth, completely dispelled the clouds which had been attempted to be cast on the conduct and characters of the commissioners of the Sinking Fund and the Secretary of the Treasury.
The resolution was unanimously agreed to, and leave given to the committee of Ways and Means, to act during the sittings of the House. Great was our surprise at Mr. Griswold submitting his resolution to enquire at so late a period, when the House was so engaged with multifarious business as to have actually sat day and night: Great was our surprise, equalled only by our pleasure, at the able and decisive and instantaneous replies and refutations of Messrs. Randolph, Nicholson, and Smith: But still greater was our surprise, and still greater our pleasure, at the receipt of the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury on the ensuing day.
On Wednesday between 6 and 7 in the evening, the committee of Ways and Means addressed a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury making the numerous enquiries required by Mr. Griswold. On the next day at 6 o'clock in the evening, Mr. Randolph, as chairman of the committee, submitted to the House the answer of the Secretary, containing 32 pages folio, besides numerous accompanying documents. It was immediately read under the most respectful attention of the House; and appeared to contain the most satisfactory elucidation and vindication of the conduct of the commissioners of the Sinking Fund, who were demonstrated to have observed every injunction of law, and to have performed every act of duty.
When the length of the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury is considered, and that its contents embrace a wide field of calculation, and that it argumentatively discusses the objections and enquiries of Mr. Griswold, it becomes a matter, if not of astonishment, at least of ad-
miration, that it should have been so promptly made. Nor can it be otherwise accounted for, than from the clear and correct principles which have governed the conduct of the Secretary, and his ability to elucidate at a moment's warning the most elaborate scrutiny into the transactions of his department, even to the satisfaction, we will say, of those who had previously consumed months, in the leisure of their closets, in discovering the most vulnerable and artful points of attack.
We mean not to adulate; but we feel an honest pride in pronouncing the order of the House to print two thousand copies of the letter of the Secretary, a well merited monument raised to his talents and integrity.
But as if there were a fatality attending all unwarranted attempts to blacken character, there was another forlorn hope, not to be abandoned in a day of political despair, that appears to have been cherished with an unusual ardor of expectation, but unfortunately for its devotees terminated in disappointment and humiliation.
The sale of the BANK SHARES has long been a topic of federal traduction. The impunity with which the grossest calumnies have been suffered to circulate through the medium of newspapers and circular letters, seems to have emboldened the opposition, and inspired them with an expectation that the floor of the House of Representatives might, at a politic season, be made the successful theatre of more authoritative reproach.
Accordingly on Thursday, the last day of the session, Mr. Bayard moved a resolution for the appointment of a committee, with instructions to enquire into the legality of the sale of the Bank Stock, also into its expediency, and whether the United States did not sustain a loss thereby.
This resolution was preceded by a long and elaborate speech, in which Mr. Bayard introduced detailed statements derived from anonymous documents, of the price of Bank Stock at the period of sale, and the rate of exchange between the United States and London, and Amsterdam, and between London and Amsterdam. His object, he said, was to prove that the sale was illegal and inexpedient, and that it eventuated in a loss of 119,000 dollars to the United States.
Mr. Bayard was immediately followed by Mr. Randolph, Mr. Nicholson, Mr. S. Smith and Mr. Bacon; who, dispelled every doubt, and showed the sale to have been legal, expedient, wise, and productive of a considerable saving to the United States.
Mr. Griswold followed, and at 4 o'clock the House adjourned without coming to a decision.
In the evening session the discussion was again resumed, in a debate of a most defolatory character, which was not terminated till between 11 and 12 o'clock.
Various motions and decisions were made; of which we shall at present state only two (reserving for a future day, which shall be very early, a complete report of the whole debate.) The House rejected the motion of Mr. Bayard—Yeas 24—Nays 40.
When, on motion of Gen. S. Smith, a resolution declaring that the commissioners were authorized to sell the Bank Shares, and that the sale made by them was expedient, and the result highly conducive to the interests of the U. States,—was adopted—Yeas 42—Nays 12.
It may be necessary to observe that the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury is a complete refutation of the charges made in the discussion of the motions of both Mr. Griswold and Mr. Bayard.
NEWPORT, Saturday, March 19, 1803.
THE gift of prophecy itself would fail in attempting to determine what bounds the bold champion of federalism have set to their career of outrage. Scene after scene opens to the view, and like the sultry, brimstone-biazing realms of Pluto, amid the ghastly flannels of forlorn, expiring hope, lights up still more and more, the long secreted merits of their cause, and casts its horrid features on the astonished world. What deep resource of fiend malignity! What wild and frantic principle of black revenge! what rude and raging symptoms of conspiring treason, that has not been indulged, nay harrowed up, and belched abroad by the lurking incendiaries of royalty! because, forsooth, they have lost their influence in government. Is it by such means they expect to regain it? Vain, and empty indeed is that head which entertains an imagination that a people who have earned their precious liberties through toil, and danger; who have but just rescued them from the brink of ruin, can by terror or menace—by clamour or connivance, be induced at last to surrender, and tremble, and fall by the butchering thrusts of verbal poignards. No! "the sons of liberty" are too hardy a race! They have contributed to earn their inheritance, and they know how to preserve it. Having earned it, they are enabled to estimate its value.
The preceding reflections are excited by the continual and inflammatory bechings, which are kept up on the part of the Newport Mercury. An impartial observer would, from its weekly contents, suppose that its conductors were raving distracted, and desperately bent upon the utter demolition of every rule of right, and principle of order and justice. What else can be the object of the lengthy and laboured harangue which lately appeared with the commanding signature of "Joseph M. Simmes"? Who is this Joseph M. Simmes? He is a tavern keeper at Piscataway. Was the late addicks which bears his signature the production of his pen? Nobody will believe it. Who framed it to his hand? Rutledge and Morris. They framed it to suit their purpose, to embrace their feelings, and Simmes figued it as a matter of
course. Would he hesitate to sign it? Certainly not. The man who could prostitute his house, and devote his adroitness to accommodate and aid an assassin, would not hesitate at any thing to carry out a project in which he so readily, willingly and wittingly enlisted. But they have assisted in their train another group of Rutledge affidavit mongers,—Thus the age is presented with a brilliant constellation of truly federal politicians: There is Rutledge, and Morris, and Duckett, and Bowie, and Brodhac, and Digges and others. "Bravo!"
We shall take no further notice of the scurrilous letter to General STANTON, in the last Mercury, other than to assure the public, that the Address and its Certificates are no more than a fresh instance of federal falsehood, malice, and villainy; and that this will be made to appear, shortly, to the confusion of the advocates of forgery, perjury, and assassination.
The Editor of the National Agis , of the 2d inst. after noticing in a very ingenious manner, the observations in the Evening Post, relative to the forged letters, says, "I now believe that Rutledge has been morally (if not legally) guilty of forgery and perjury."
Insurrection —We find the Federalists are using every means to excite the people of Kentucky to acts of hostility and insurrection—letters just received from men of information and standing in that State inform, that certain characters well known, have lately been very active in this mischief—they have convoked meetings and addressed harangues to the people from rumps of trees, inciting them to march against New-Orleans.
The dates of our Kentucky, Tennessee & Ohio papers come down to the 24th February—there is not a sentence of news on the subject of New-Orleans, even discussion of the question forms no part of their contents. We find the letters of Mr. Anderson and Mr. Cocke, Senators from Tennessee, in those papers, but without comment: It is hoped the representation of these tried and interested friends will convince their constituents that nothing will be left undone by the government. Every thing short of declared hostility has been done, preparations have been made by appropriations for men and arms, and when execution shall be required, there will not be wanting energy.
THE infamous Lye fabricated and circulated thro' the federal papers respecting the Kentucky people being embodied in camp, and preparing to commence hostilities against the Spaniards at New Orleans, is entirely without foundation. Like all the other inventions of federalism, it is calculated to excite uneasiness in the minds of all peaceably disposed Citizens.—The very paper that published this base falsehood, has apologized to the public, for such gross imposition on their good sense.—Federalism is like the troubled Sea whose waters cannot rest, and always cast up mire and dirt and false alarm.
Distressing Event . The following melancholy and truly distressing accident happened at Eastport (Maine) the 25th of February:—The family of Joseph Prince, Esq. were awakened, about midnight, by the alarm of Fire! which proceeded from their own dwelling-house. The flames had progressed so far before discovered that the elder part of the family had scarcely escaped, when the distressed father recollected his children, who slept in a bed room, two of which he had the good fortune to preserve; but returning to save two others who remained, he, as well as they, fell victims to the devouring element! The house which belonged to Mr. Ezekiel Prince, of this place, brother to the unfortunate sufferer, together with all its contents, was entirely consumed.—The late worthy man has left a widow and six children to lament the loss of an affectionate husband and kind parent. Newburyport pap.
MARRIED .] In this town, last Sunday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Eddy, Mr. SAMUEL W. HEATH, to Miss MARY WOODMAN, daughter of the late Capt. Richard Woodman.—By the Rev. Mr. Bradley, Mr. SAMUEL PERRY, jun. of South-Kingstown, to Miss ABBY GARDNER, youngest daughter of the late Capt. Daniel Gardner, of this town.
—On Thursday evening, NATHANIEL HAZARD, Esq. of this town, to Miss SALLY FALES, daughter of Samuel Fales, Esq. of Taunton, (Mass.)
—At South-Kingstown, by the Rev. Benjamin Waite, Mr. NATHAN TEFET, to Miss MARY LILLIBRIDGE, daughter of Mr. Gideon Lillibridge.
DIED .] In this town, on Wednesday evening, Mr. HORATIO FKEE, in the 59th year of his age.—Mr. WILLIAM WHITWELL, in the 67th year of his age. His funeral will be tomorrow, when his friends and acquaintance are requested to attend.
William Moore, jun. & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, A quantity of HAY SEED, of different kinds, and of the best quality.
FOR SALE, A T Public Auction on Friday the 5th day of April next, at 11 o'clock A. M. (if not sold before at private sale,) The Sloop Harriet ; further eighty one tons, a fast sailer, about two years old, may be put to sea at a small expence, now lying at Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf. Also 1 large Anchor, weighing 11 or 12 cwt.—1 Cables—1 Tri-fail. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, March 12.
SECOND CLASS, North-Providence Catholic Baptist Society LOTTERY. Positively to commence drawing the 2d Monday of the ensuing month. SCHEME. Not one and three quarters blank to a prize. Table with 4 columns: Prize of, Dollars, is, Dollars. Includes prizes of 500, 1500, 1000, 850, 1000, 9976, and 1462 Prizes, 2538 Blanks.
The Managers inform the public, that owing to the great expence in carry through the first class of the Lottery, they have not been able to raise the sum proposed—they are therefore under the necessity of having a second class, to enable them to fulfil the design of the Lottery, the Scheme of which they now present as above.—As the Managers are determined to complete the undertaking as quick as possible, they pledge themselves to commence the drawing on the second Monday in April next. NATHANIEL CROADE, SAMUEL SLATER, OLIVER STARKWEATHER, EBENEZER TIFFANY, ABRAHAM WILKINSON, Managers. Tickets for sale at the Post-Office, Newport.
Sales at Auction. On Monday next, at 10 o'clock A. M. will be sold at Auction, as follows. 20 Firkins Butter. 20 Boxes Soap. 100 doz. Plates & Dishes (all sizes.) 1 Box Indigo (Spanish.) 1 Barrel Starch. 1 Small Box Hats. Also, some Household Furniture, and a variety of other Articles. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, March 18, 1803.
Real Estate at Auction. ON Monday, the 11th day of April next, at ten o'clock A. M. Two Fifths of the real estate, late belonging to Gould Marsh, deceased, next South of the Post Office; together with the House now occupied by Samuel Wilcox. Conditions, &c. at time of sale. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, March 18, 1803.
To be Sold at Public Auction. ON Friday, the first day of April next, at ten o'clock, A. M. if fair weather, if not, the first fair day, (if not before sold at private sale) a Lot of Land, on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. George Hall's. Also, a corner Lot, next North of Mr. Silas Dean's house, formerly the property of Mr. John Sanford, deceased. For terms, apply to NICHOLSON WARD, of Portsmouth, or to JAMES CENTER, or WILLIAM TILLINGHAST, } Newport, March 18, 1803.
THE Honorable 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 Amos Gardner (son of Jeremiah) late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof. GEORGE THOMAS, } Commissioners. PELEG BROWN. } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to BENJ. GARDNER, Admin'r. North-Kingstown, March 18, 1803.
NOTICE IS hereby given to all persons having any demands against the estate of HENRY MUMFORD, late of Newport, deceased, to exhibit them for settlement; and all persons any wife indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make payment without delay to RUTH MUMFORD, Admin'r. Newport, March 18, 1803.
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. One barrel fresh ESSENCE OF SPRUCE, per lb. or gallon.—Also, Just received a small supply of the following Hay-Seeds, from the State of Vermont: 70 bushels of Borden's Grafs 50 do. Herd's do. 20 do. Red Top do. 500 wt. Red Clover do. The above Seeds are new and clean, and will be sold as cheap as at any Store in the State. 4000 wt. of FLAX, cheap for cash. Cash given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
WANTED Immediately, A SMART active LAD, as an Apprentice to the Printing or Book-Binding Business, Apply to this Office.

The Orphan's Prayer.
THE frozen streets in moonshine glitter, The midnight hour has long been past, Ah me! the wind blows keen and bitter, I sink beneath the piercing blast. In ev'ry vein seems life to languish, Their weight my limbs no more can bear, But no one looths the Orphan's anguish, And no one hears the Orphan's pray'r.
Hark! hark! for sure some foot-step's near me Advancing, 'tis the drifted snow, I die for food; oh! stranger hear me, I die for food; some alms bestow: You see no guilty wretch implore you, No wanton kneels in feign'd despair, A famish'd Orphan kneels before you, Oh grant the famish'd Orphan's pray'r.
Perhaps you think my lips dissembling, Or virtuous sorrows feign a tale, Then mark my frame with anguish trembling, My hollow eyes and features pale: E'en should my story prove ideal, Too well these wasted limbs declare, My wants at least are not unreal, Then stranger grant the Orphan's pray'r.
He's gone, no mercy man will show me, In prays no more I'll waste my breath, Here on the frozen earth I'll throw me, And wait, in mute despair for death. Farewell thou cruel world, to-morrow, No more thy scorn my heart will fear, The grave will shield the child of sorrow, And Heaven will hear the Orphan's pray'r.
But thou, proud man, the beggar scorning, Unmov'd thou saw me kneel for bread, Thy heart shall ache to hear at morning, That morning found the beggar dead: And when the room resounds with laughter, My famish'd cry thy mirth shall scare, And often shall thou with herafter, Thou hadst not scorn'd the Orphan's prayer.
Duelling. —The Legislature of North-Carolina have made a law, by which any person feeding, accepting or being the bearer of a challenge for the purpose of fighting a duel, although no death ensues, is rendered ineligible to any office of trust, honor, or profit, in that State forever after, notwithstanding any pardon or reprieve; and further subjected to a fine not exceeding 100 pounds. And in case either of the parties in the duel should be killed, the survivor to suffer death without benefit of clergy; and all their aiders or abettors be considered accessories before the fact, and suffer the same punishment.
ANECDOE—A good one.
A FEW days since, two federalists were conversing together; one said to the other, "Do you not think that Federalism is looking up?" "Yes, (exclaimed the other) for it is flat upon its back, and can look no other way."
JACOB RICHARDSON,
Has for Sale at the Post Office, A Hundred Thousand Dutch Quills, from No. 6 to 15, to be sold as low as can be purchased in the State—States of the first quality, by the Dozen, of all sizes—Paper by the Ream of all qualities. Feb. 26, 1803. 125f
For Sale at Public Auction,
ON Thursday the 5th of May ensuing, if fair weather, if not, the first fair day, (unless previously disposed of at private sale) a large Two-story Dwelling-House, late the property of Capt. John Kilburn, situated in Broad Street, with a Yard and Garden, and a well of excellent water. Sale to be at 11 o'clock A. M. The terms may be known by applying to GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Feb. 12, 1803. 124
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons having any demands against the estate of William Gyles, late of Newport, deceased, are hereby requested to exhibit them for settlement; and all persons any way indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make payment without delay to MARY GYLES, } Administratrix. CHARLES GYLES, } trustees. Or to JESSE LILLIBRIDGE, Assistant. Newport, Jan. 15, 1803. 120
GEORGE THOMAS,
Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, Has for sale the following Articles, viz. Fresh Malaga grapes; box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; pepper; ginger; tea; coffee; chocolate, No. 1 & 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds. An assortment of preserved fruits, olives, peanuts; best Sherry, Malaga, & Teneriffe Wines; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; together with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low. Newport, March 4, 1803. 61f
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason, to the shop of Mr. Thomas Hayward, directly opposite—where all kinds of TIN WARE can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this town. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 116f Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD.
CLARK BLISS
Has for sale, a general Assortment of West-India GOODS, and GROCERIES, of a warranted quality, at the lowest prices at retail: Among others, are the following articles, viz. Brandy, West-India Rum, 4th proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wines of different kinds, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugars, Coffee, Tea of various kinds, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cheese, Soap, and Candles; various kinds of Glass Ware, Stone Ware, Knives, and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen Knives, large and small Spoons, Chest Locks and Files, Crockery and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatchets and Hoes, Men's and Boys' Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Blunts, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads, and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellow's, metal Tea Pots, writing Paper, wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Cords, Log Lines, Marlings, Seamen's Chests, Jack Kets holding from one quart to six gallons. Buckets, Coffee and Pepper ready ground for use; Rice, New-York best superfine Flour, per barrel; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.—Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor acknowledged. Newport, March 4, 1803. 84f
THE Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, having appointed the Subscriber, Commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of James Ross, late of Westerly deceased, represented insolvent; and six months from the 10th day of January, 1803, being allowed for that purpose;—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, that we will attend at Sylvester Gayer's Inn, in said Westerly, on the first Tuesdays in April, May & June, at nine o'clock A. M. on each day, on said business. JOSHUA VOSE, } Commis. JOHN CROSS, jun. } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JAMES ROSS, Administrator. Westerly, March 4, 1803. 127
CASH. PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or at their Paper Ware-House. WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—For do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book-Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—ALSO, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—Likewise Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, & Stationary of all kinds. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802. 74f
ROBERT LAWTON
TAKES this method of informing his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to the house he formerly occupied, opposite Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's—where he may have an elegant assortment of GOODS, adapted to the season—too numerous to particularize in an advertisement—and as cheap, for cash, as at any store in the town.—Those who will please to call at his Store, he flatters himself, will find an inducement to purchase, as he is determined to dispose of them at reduced prices. N. B. He has also just opened for sale, a quantity of best Irish Linens, even eighths, and yard wide, by wholesale or retail.—Likewise, a beautiful assortment of Latchrings, very cheap. January 13, 1803. 83f
WILLIAM HELME
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, THAT having employed an experienced Workman from New-York, he has for sale, at his Manufactory on the Point (by the large or small quantity) mould and dipped tal-low Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported. Newport, Sept. 3, 1802. 61f
John & Henry Cahoon,
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the baghead; Flour, by the barrel; Mould and Dips Candles, by the box; Iron Caboozes; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—ALSO, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum; Iron Stoves—Salt-Peter's Hams—Loaf Sugar; Butter, and Hag's Lard, &c.—Likewise, LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with.
MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want.—Their favors gratefully acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Midlings, per bushel or barrel.—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities.—LOAF SUGARS, and a variety of the best TEAS. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 3f
Blank Deeds, and Justice's Writs, and Executions, for sale at this Office.
John R. Shearman
Has received his supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, Comprising purple kid & silk GLOVES, and elegant silk HOSE. Newport, Nov. 27, 1802. 113f
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
Has just opened, and now offers for sale, at his old Stand, next door South of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, a neat and general Assortment of
HARD-WARE, STATIONARY, and other Articles,
AMONG which are, a great variety of the most fashionable cabinet furniture—brass knobs and hooks—pendal rings—elegant enameled and brass clock pins (or supporters for looking-glasses) brass locks, bolts, hinges, and table castors—files and rasps—screws, brads, and nails, of all kinds—brass and iron hinges—door, chest, trunk, cupboard, pad, and other locks of every description—gun locks and brass furniture—knives and forks—desert knives—jack and pen knives—desk and office knives—scissors and shears—ring, knob, and thumb latches, brass and iron pewter and iron, table and tea spoons—warming pans, copper and brass—composition, iron, sheet-iron and blocktin tea kettles—spades and shovels—shovels and tongs—sledgehammers—cheesegraters—griddles, patent and common—sifters—bellows, brass and iron noses—box, and iron coffee mills—brass, japan'd, and iron candlesticks—steel and japan'd snuffers—snuffer boats—patent lamps, various kinds—Glue, first quality—ALSO A handsome assortment japan'd ware.
Patent and common Time Glasses—Looking glasses—cheise and riding whips, and whip cords—brass and iron wire—curry combs—mouse and rat traps—axes, adzes and hatchets—drawing knives—carpenters and keel hammers—wood saws—band and fitting do.—tenant dovetail and sash do. brass and iron back—turning, compass and keyhole do.—double iron jack planes—jointers and smoothing planes—single iron do.—moulding and rabbit do.—utensils, hollows and rounds, and table planes—moving philistors and plow planes—bit stocks with bits assorted—best cast-steel former objects—common do.—morticing and socket chisels and gouges—cast steel fluting gouges—plain iron—sliding cutters—iron squares and compasses—carpenter's rules—spike and nail gimblets—tapboys, &c. Shoemakers' hammers, knives, knippers, pincers, tacks, awl blades, do. lasts, and five-sticks—House, hearth, closets, hat, dusting, and tooth brushes—brass, steel, tar, scraping and painters do.—boxes, razors, razor strops and cases—shaving boxes—burn and ivory combs—brass, pewter, leather, paper and glass inkstands—ink powder—copper plate copy slips—letter, writing, and wrapping paper, every quality—quills from 50 cents to 3 dollars per hundred—feathering wax & wafers—black and red Morocco pocket books—best black led pencils, flats & flats pencils—gunter scales and divider—powder flasks—best London pewter tea pots. And a variety of other articles as low as can be bought in this town. Newport, Dec. 24, 1802. 117f
To be Sold or Let,
A WELL-finished Dwelling-House, situated on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens'—Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with some part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to HENRY G. CHAMPLIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exii
John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Cyphers neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea & table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tonges, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cakes, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's belt & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovel & Tonges, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor-Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Macabau, Rappée & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewelry & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. + + Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. 72f
To be Sold,
BY the subscriber, for cash, or country produce, a quantity of Window SASHES, of various dimensions, for 6 by 8, and 7 by 9 Glass JOHN PITMAN. Newport Feb. 12, 1803. 124|2m
HOLMES WEAVER,
CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. exii
NICOLAS GEFFROY,
Watch-Maker, in Newport, Has Constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's
Business in all its branches. & will make, or repair, any kind of jewelry, in the neat & fashion.
He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epauletts; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots, dirts, small swords and bangers; plated bits, stirrups & spurs; tea-trays; castors, andirons, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; razors, and day spy glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; best Mackintosh & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an advertisement.
In addition to the above, he has received by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are: Gentlemen's fowling pieces, double and single-barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea urns; looking glasses; Jewellery of various kinds and fashion; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl. CASH, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver. Newport, Feb. 12, 1803. 191f
Nicholas Webster,
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, Tea 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. 60f
Public Entertainment.
THE Subscriber informs the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, ffigs of the ship; west of Cole's Inn.—Constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommodation, by the Public's humble servant, PRESERVED ALGER. October 23, 1802. cviii
Logs wanted by the Newport Aqueduct Company.
ANY Person or Persons wishing to contract to furnish Logs of the following dimensions, will be pleased to write a line to the Subscriber, with their lowest terms:—Two Thousand feet of straight Pitch Pine Logs, none less than ten inches diameter at the smallest end, and large hearted, twelve feet in length or upwards, to be delivered in Newport by the fifteenth day of April next. JACOB RICHARDSON, jun. Sec'y. Newport, Feb. 25, 1803. 161f
Dr. GUSTAVUS BAYLIES,
OF BRISTOL, Has just received, for Sale, an additional assortment of genuine
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
—ALSO— SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, OF WHICH ARE, ELEGANT Amputating Instruments, (of the latest improvement) Do. Trepaining do. Breast Pipes, Ivory Syringes, &c. &c.
Likewise, a few modern Medical Books, among which are, James Latta's PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF SURGERY, illustrated with Cuts on many of the Subjects, and with Copperplates—3 Vols. Townsend's GUIDE TO HEALTH, Vauvin's Zoonomia—3 Vols.
Jerris, on Medicine—a work of very considerable merit, containing a Course of Lectures delivered by the Author, which were translated from the Latin, by William Cullen Brown, and published in the English language at Edinburgh, in the present year—4 Vols.
Dr. BAYLIES likewise respectfully acquaints his friends, that he continues the Practice of PHYSIC, MIDWIFERY, and the various branches of SURGERY. November 29, 1802. 114f
WILL be sold at Public Auction, on Friday, the first of April next (if fair, if not, the first fair day,) unless previously disposed of at private sale, a new two story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor; together with a Lot of Land, 50 feet front, with a two story Shop thereon, calculated for a dwelling-house, having a cellar under it, situate on Spring-Street, near the State-House. Sale to be on the premises, at Eleven o'clock A. M. where the conditions of payment will be made known. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Feb. 12, 1803. 124
N. B. Any person wishing to purchase at private sale, may know the terms, by applying to Gardner & Dean; or to Robert Lawton, jr. living on the premises.