Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-06-04 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the State, and of the Laws of the UNITED STATES.) 18 Water-Street, NEWPORT.
THOMAS PAINE, To the Citizens of the United States.
LETTER THE SEVENTH.
RELIGION and War is the cry of the Federalists;—Morality and Peace, the voice of the Republicans.
The leaders of the Federalists have no judgment; their plans no consistency of parts; and want of consistency is the natural consequence of want of principle.
There are not two things more opposed to each other than war and religion; and, yet, in the divine game those leaders have to play, the one is as likely the theme of their pulpit, and the other the text of their sermons.
Though hypocrisy can counterfeit every virtue, and become the associate of every vice, it requires a great dexterity of craft to give it the power of deceiving.
The late agent of the Federal Leaders in Congress (for they acted without the knowledge of their Constituents) to plunge the country into war, merits not only reproach, but indignation.
A neglect of punctuality in the performance of a treaty, is made a cause of war by the Barbary Powers, and of reparation and explanation by civilized powers.
A man the least acquainted with diplomatic affairs, must know, that a neglect in punctuality is not one of the legal causes of war, unless that neglect be confirmed by a refusal to perform; and even then it depends upon circumstances connected with it.
The conduct of the Barbary Powers, though unjust in principle, is suited to their prejudices, situation and circumstances.
But this is not the case with the United States. If the fins as a barbary power, she must answer for it as a civilized one.
But can any man calling himself a Legislator, and supposed by his constituents to know something of his duty, be so ignorant as to imagine that seizing on New-Orleans would finish the affair, or even contribute towards it.
On the contrary, it would have made it worse. The treaty right of deposit at New-Orleans, and the right of the navigation of the Mississippi into the gulf of Mexico are distant things.
That New-Orleans could be taken, required no stretch of policy to plan, nor spirit of enterprise to effect.
The people of the western country, to whom the Mississippi serves as an inland sea to their commerce, must be supposed to understand the circumstances of that commerce better than a man who is a stranger to it;
But hypocrisy is a vice of a sanguine constitution. It flatters and promises itself every thing; and it has yet to learn, with respect to moral and political reputation, it is less dangerous to offend than to deceive.
To the measures of administration, supported by the firmness and integrity of the majority in congress, the United States owe, as far as human means are concerned, the preservation of peace and of national honor.
In the pleasing contemplation of this state of things, the mind, by comparison, carries itself back to those days of uproar and extravagance that marked the career of the former administration, and decides, by the unsudied impulse of its own feelings, that something must then have been wrong.
Candor would find some apology for their conduct, if want of judgment was their only defect.
Had no injudicious consequences arisen from the conduct of that administration, it might have passed for error or imbecility, and been permitted to die and be forgotten.
The country, during the time of the former administration, was kept in continual agitation and alarm, and that no investigation might be
made into its conduct, it intrenched itself within a magic circle of terror, and called it a sedition law.
The country was put to great expence. Loans, taxes, and standing armies became the standing order of the day.
It is not to gratify resentment, or encourage it in others, that I enter upon this subject.
There has been guilt somewhere; and it is better to fix it where it belongs, and separate the deceiver from the deceived, than that suspicion, the bane of society, should range at large, and sour the public mind.
But ought a people, who but a few days ago were fighting the battles of the world—for liberty had no home but here—ought such a people to stand quietly by and see that liberty undermined by apostasy, and overthrown by intrigue?
If the former administration can justify its conduct, give it the opportunity. The manner in which John Adams disappeared from the government renders an enquiry the more necessary.
What does this dark apology, mixed with accusation, amount to, but to encrease and confirm the suspicion that something was wrong.
What the correspondence between administration and Rufus King in London, or John Quincy Adams in Holland, or Berlin, might be, is but little known.
the minister, and hints at the character of his correspondence.
I know it is the opinion of several members of both Houses of Congress that an enquiry, with respect to the conduct of the late administration ought to be gone into.
The suspicion against the late administration, is, that it was plotting to overturn the representative system of government, and that it spread alarms of invasion that had no foundation, as a pretence for raising and establishing a military force as the means of accomplishing that object.
The law called the sedition law, enacted, that "if any person should write or publish, or cause to be written or published any libel (without defining what a libel is,) against the government of the United States, or either house of Congress, or against the President, he should be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, and by imprisonment not exceeding two years."
But it is a much greater crime for a President to plot against a constitution and the liberties of the people than for an individual to plot against a President; and consequently John Adams is accountable to the public for his conduct as the individual under his administration were to the sedition law.
The object, however, of an enquiry in this case is not to punish, but to satisfy; and to shew by example in future administrations that by an abuse of power and trust, however disguised by appearances, or rendered plausible by pretence, is one time or other to be accounted for.
THOMAS PAINE. Bordentown, (N. J.) May 12, 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
In addition to the act, intitled "An Act concerning the registering and recording of ships and vessels of the United States," and to the act, intitled "An Act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That if any person shall knowingly make, use, or publish any false sea letter, Mediterranean passport, or certificate of registry, or shall knowingly avail himself of any such Mediterranean passport, sea letter, or certificate of registry, he shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding five thousand dollars, to be recovered by action of debt, in the name of the United States, in any court of competent jurisdiction, and if an officer of the United States, he shall for ever thereafter be rendered incapable of holding any office of trust or profit, under the authority of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the comptroller of the Treasury, to cause to be provided, blank certificates of registry, with such water and other secret marks as he may direct, which marks shall be made known only to the collectors and their deputies, and to the consuls or commercial agents of the United States; and from and after the thirty-first day of December next, no certificate of registry shall be issued, except such as shall have been provided and marked as aforesaid; and the ships or vessels of the United States, which shall have been duly registered as such, shall be entitled to new certificates of registry (gratis) in exchange for their old certificates of registry: And it shall be the duty of the respective collectors, on the departure of any such ship or vessel, after the said thirty-first day of December, from the district to which such ship or vessel shall belong, to issue a new certificate accordingly, and to retain and deface the former certificate.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That when any ship or vessel, which has been, or which shall be registered pursuant to any law of the United States, shall whilst such ship or vessel is without the limits of the United States, be sold or transferred in whole or in part to a citizen or citizens of the United States, such ship or vessel on her first arrival in the United States thereafter shall be entitled to all the privileges and benefits of a ship or vessel of the

United States: Provided , That all the requisites of law, in order to the registry of ships or vessels, shall be complied with, and a new certificate of registry obtained for such ship or vessel, within three days from the time at which the master or other person having the charge or command of such ship or vessel is required to make his final report upon her first arrival after war is as aforesaid, agreeably to the thirtieth section of the act, passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage." And it shall be lawful to pay to the collector of the district within which such ship or vessel may arrive as aforesaid, the duties imposed by law on the tonnage of such ship or vessel, at any time within three days from the time at which the master or other person having the charge or command of such ship or vessel, is required to make his final report as aforesaid, any thing to the contrary in any former law notwithstanding: Provided always , That nothing herein contained shall be construed to repeal or in any wise change the provisions, restrictions or limitations of any former act or acts, excepting so far as the same shall be repugnant to the provisions of this act."
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the power vested in the Secretary of the Treasury, to remove disabilities incurred under the act to which this is a supplement, and under the act, intitled "An act for enrolling and licensing ships or vessels to be employed in the coasting trade and fisheries, and for regulating the same," shall extend to the remission of any foreign duties, which shall have been or shall be incurred by reason of such disabilities.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
A. BURR,
Vice President of the United States, and
President of the Senate.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
APPROVED, March 2d, 1803.
AN ACT
Concerning the City of Washington.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Superintendent of the city of Washington shall be, and he hereby is allowed as a compensation for his services, a salary of one thousand two hundred dollars, annually.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the surveyor of the city shall receive as a compensation for his services, an allowance of three dollars for every day during which he shall actually be employed.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the following sums be and the same hereby are appropriated for defraying the expence in relation to the said officers, that is to say:
For the salary of the Superintendent for the year one thousand eight hundred and three, including an allowance at the same rate for six months of the preceding year, one thousand eight hundred dollars:
For clerk hire in his office, five hundred dollars:
For the wages of the surveyor, one thousand dollars:
For a messenger to both officers, and also to attend the surveyor in the field, two hundred dollars:
For fuel, stationery and other contingent expences of both officers, two hundred dollars.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the several appropriations herein before made, shall be paid and discharged out of any monies in the hands of the said Superintendent arising out of the city funds.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That a sum not exceeding fifty thousand dollars, shall be and is hereby appropriated, to be applied under the direction of the President of the United States, in such repairs or alterations in the capitol and other public buildings as may be necessary for the accommodation of Congress in their future sessions, and also for keeping in repair the highway between the capitol and other public buildings; which sum shall be paid out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
STEPHEN R. BRADLEY,
President of the Senate, pro tempore.
APPROVED, March 3d, 1803.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
AN ACT
To revive and continue in force, an act in addition to an act, intitled, "An act in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for Military services and the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the first section of an act in addition to an act, intitled "An act in addition to an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for Military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen, approved the twenty sixth of April, eighteen hundred and two, be, and the same is hereby revived and continued in force until the first day of April next."
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the Secretary of War be, and he hereby is authorized, from and after the first day of April next, to issue warrants for Military bounty lands to the two hundred and fifty four persons who have exhibited their claims, and produced satisfactory evidence to substantiate the same, to the Secretary of War, in pursuance of the act of the twenty-sixth of April eighteen hundred and two, intitled "An act in addition to an act regu-
lating the grants of land appropriated for Military services and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen."
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the holders or proprietors of the land warrants issued by virtue of the preceding section, shall and may locate their respective warrants only, on any unlocated parts of the fifty quarter townships and the fractional quarter townships which had been reserved for original holders, by virtue of the fifth section of an act intitled "An act in addition to an act intitled, An act regulating the grants of lands appropriated for Military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen."
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby authorized to issue land warrants to Major General La Fayette, for eleven thousand five hundred twenty acres, which shall at his option, be located, surveyed and patented, in conformity with the provisions of an act intitled an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for Military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen, or which may be received acre for acre, in payment for any of the lands of the United States North of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That all the unappropriated lands within the Military tract, shall be surveyed into half sections, in the manner directed by the act intitled "An act to amend the act intitled an act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States in the Territory North-West of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river;" and that so much of the said lands as lie West of the eleventh range within the said tract, shall be attached to, and made a part of the district of Chillicothe, and be offered for sale at that place, under the same regulations that other lands are within the said district.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That the lands within the said eleventh range, and East of it, within the said Military tract, and all the lands North of the Ohio company's purchase west of the seven first ranges, and east of the district of Chillicothe, shall be offered for sale at Zaneville, under the direction of a Register of the Land Office and receiver of public monies to be appointed for that purpose, who shall reside at that place, and shall perform the same duties and be allowed the same emoluments as are prescribed for and allowed to Registers and receivers of the Land Offices by law.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That all persons who have obtained certificates for the rights of pre-emption to lands by virtue of two acts, the one intitled "An act giving a right of pre-emption to certain persons who have contracted with John Cleves Symmes, or his assignees for lands lying between the Miami rivers in the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio," and the other "an act to extend and continue the provisions of the said act, passed on the first day of May, eighteen hundred and two, and who have not made the first payment therefor, before the first day of January last, shall be allowed until the tenth day of April next to complete the same; and that all persons who have become purchasers of land by virtue of the aforesaid acts, be, and they are hereby allowed until the first day of January, eighteen hundred and five, to make the second instalment, until the first day of January, eighteen hundred and six, to make their third instalment, and until the first day of January eighteen hundred and seven to make their fourth and last instalment; any thing in the acts aforesaid, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted , That where any warrants granted by the State of Virginia, for military services, have been surveyed, on the north-west side of the river Ohio, between the Sciota and the little Miami rivers, and the said warrants, or the plats and certificates of survey made thereon, have been lost or destroyed, the persons entitled to the said land may obtain a patent therefor, by producing a certified duplicate of the warrant from the Land Office of Virginia, or of the plat and certificate of survey from the office of the surveyor in which the same was recorded, and giving satisfactory proof to the Secretary of War, by his affidavit, or otherwise, of the loss or destruction of said warrant, or plat and certificate of survey.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
STEPHEN R. BRADLEY,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
APPROVED March 3d, 1803.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
Latest Foreign Articles.
ROTTERDAM, April 8.
We now know, that the armament for Tobago, now in the port of Dunkirk, has 2000 men on board. It has been already announced, that General Cæsar Berthier is at the head of that armament, as Governor-General of the Colony of Tobago.
APRIL 12.
By an express order from the First Consul, the Louisiana expedition is definitively suspended. The French General began the day before yesterday to debark the troops that were on board the vessels; they will proceed, with the other troops newly arrived in this Republic, to different destinations, both on the frontiers and else-
where. In several of our towns, among others, at Nimeguen and Grave, their entrance was at first opposed by the Commandants of the Dutch garrison; but after an ulterior explanation, their Commandants thought fit to yield to necessity and force. Persons of good information of what is passing, and who have access to all the principal functionaries of the government, state, as a matter of certainty, that among the twelve members of the government, there is a party which has absolutely protested against the measures of France; in consequence of which, the French troops have, in such great numbers, entered our territory. The majority has, however judged that protestation, in our present circumstances, to be impolitic.
BANKS of the MEIN, March 30.
A letter from Semlin states, that the red flag has been hoisted in the towns of Adrianople, Philippopolis, Sophia, and Bittrola, which is in general, a sign of war of long duration. Under this flag individuals of every nation are enrolled for a limited time, and they receive a considerable bounty; they are likewise well paid, and furnished with provisions; but they are obliged to find their own arms and accoutrements. The new Pacha of Belgrade was to make his entry on the ninth or tenth.
YARMOUTH, April 20.
The impress service is carried on here and in the Roads with unremitting activity.—The wind continues to blow fresh at W. N. W.
Last night there was a hot press, when several holiday folks were found fit to serve his Majesty.
PARIS, April 14.
We are here in as great a state of uncertainty about War or Peace as your London Quiddnuncs—while the British government continues its naval preparations, the great man is arming by land: he is sending his troops into Holland and Italy, where they will live at the expence of our allies, and render the French name dear to them.
The Consul is very angry with Reinhard, for having allowed the Senate of Hamburg to give public notice, that his Manifesto against England had been inserted in the German papers by special desire.
It is no longer certain whether the Consul will take the title of Emperor of the Gauls. It appears that this act was to be preceded by certain arrangements, which would have changed the political face of Europe, and which have not been agreed to by his Prussian Majesty.
LONDON, April 11.
In case of a rupture with England, three French armies are, it is said, to be immediately assembled on the coast: one near Boulogne, another in Normandy, and a third in Belgium. Moreau is to command in a camp to be formed near Brest; Oudinot at Cherburg; Massena at Dunkirk; and Macdonald a fourth army in Holland. So say some of the Dutch Gazettes.
April 24.
IMPORTANT.
Sunday morning, April 24, two o'clock.
A long article under the head of Malta, in the Moniteur of the 18th arrived in town last night, contains an account of the correspondence between Buzi, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Grand Master, and his Excellency Sir Alexander Bull, the British Governor, which is the same in substance as that already given to the public.
The French Minister interfered, at the desire of M. de Buzi, and wrote to commodore Bull a long letter, which concludes by asserting, that a refusal to evacuate the Island was a manifest violation of the treaty of peace; that if his Britannic Majesty did not disprove of the conduct of commodore Bull, the First Consul
would feel himself bound to appeal to the tribunal of Europe, where he would find as many allies as there were friends to peace.
French five per cent. 52f. 85c.
A most extraordinary fall in the funds indeed took place yesterday at an unusual time. After 3 o'clock, when most gentlemen had left the market, one broker came, and sold with such vehemence, and to such an extent, that nothing could stand against him. The three per cent. which at three o'clock were at 66 3/4 for money, and inclining to rise, were instantly struck down to 63 1/8. The sales were said to be made for a very eminent and old established French mercantile house.
CHILLICOTHE, (Ohio) April 8.
The House of Representatives proceeded to consider the amendments proposed by the Senate, to the resolutions on the subject of the interpretation of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation, between the United States of America and the King of Spain, and, being severally read, were agreed to—as follows:—
Resolved , That the General Assembly of the State of Ohio, view with much satisfaction, the measures adopted by the National Legislature, at their last session, in relation to the navigation of the Mississippi; which, whilst they afford additional testimony to the world, that the United States are sincerely disposed to cultivate peace, they are determined to vindicate their rights.
Resolved , That this Assembly have full confidence in the Administration of the general government, and rest satisfied that such measures will be pursued as will best secure the rights and interest of the Western States, in the navigation of the Mississippi, and that they will afford, promptly and cheerfully, every aid in their power, in co-operating with the general government, in support of those rights and interests.
Resolved , That the Governor of this State be requested to forward a copy of the foregoing resolutions to the President of the United States.
COLUMBIA, (S. C.) April 15.
The many testimonies our illustrious president has given of his benevolence to many literary institutions must excite gratitude in the breasts of all the lovers of science, and at the same time discovers an unremitting attention to the welfare and prosperity of his country. An address from the trustees and members of the Jefferson Monticello Society, on the completion of the Academy, was presented him by Gen. Winn, when at Congress. It was received in a friendly manner, and a donation worthy such a dignified patron of learning, was presented General Winn for the institution, accompanied with the following letter:
Washington, March 1, 1803.
Sir:—Your favor of the 10th ult. was received, by Gen. Winn, and I feel with due sensibility the testimony of approbation given me by the name you have been pleased to affix to your institution. Sincerely a friend to science, I am happy to see it rising in every quarter. I am a friend to it because I believe it the only agent which can hold tyranny and bigotry in check. The people themselves are the only safe deposit of their own rights: and to make them safe they must be informed to a certain degree. No instance I believe is known of an ignorant people remaining free after they were organized into a government—While unorganized, as our Indians, they are free, because they have no magistrates or any laws which these magistrates can wield till they raise themselves above them. I sincerely with you may be able, either from public or private patronage, to maintain your institution in a flourishing state. I beg leave to present, thro' Gen. Winn, such an aid as the extensive contributions under which I am laid in behalf of similar institutions in every part of the Union, leave at my disposal; and I pray you to accept for yourself and your associate trustees, assurances of my greatest respect and consideration.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Philip Pearson, Esq.
WASHINGTON, May 27.
Since my arrival in this city I have seen published anonymous extracts from two letters, said to be

from officers of the United States frigates the John Adams and the New-York, which convey assertions deeply injurious to my reputation, calculated to excite public mistrust, and to exhibit me to the world in a character which I am conscious of not having intentionally merited. But those assertions are erroneous in matter of fact, and still more so in construction; charging me with responsibility for injustice and outrage which ought to fix on an unrighteous Barbary tyrant, and under which I myself have been a principal sufferer.
I request the public will suspend opinion until a candid investigation may be had on the subject, and a fair exposition of facts may enable them to correct first impressions. In the mean time, let it not be deemed arrogant, when I assert that if the honor and the interest of the United States have not been suitably supported on the Barbary coast, the event must be traced to causes beyond the influence of my agency there; that instead of aiming to defraud my country, I have embarked every thing dear to me in her service; and that, if measures which I have embraced, in which I have persevered, and which have received the approbation of every intelligent American citizen acquainted therewith, had been effectually supported by the force employed for that purpose, the United States would most probably, ere this period, have obtained an honorable peace with Tripoli, and left favourable impressions of our energy on the other regencies. To the justice of this observation every commander in the navy, who has served on that coast, will bear testimony.
It is hoped, and believed, the object aimed at by those measures is not yet lost.
WILLIAM EATON. Washington, May 24.
FREDERICKTOWN, (Maryland) May 20. Tremendous Hail-Storm.
On Monday last, the 16th instant, the inhabitants of this town experienced one of the most terrific and devastating storms of lightning, thunder, rain, and hail, within the recollection of any person that witnessed its effects, and with whom we have conversed upon the subject. It approached from the north, having given intimations of its progress by distant thunders, for about one hour anterior to its arrival. The commencement of the storm was marked by an unusual gloom; the wind blew tempestuously, and the rain began to descend, at first moderately, and then with the greatest degree of impetuosity, accompanied by hail of an extraordinary size and in quantities hitherto unprecedented in this part of the country. Every one fled for shelter. The cows, and other beasts exposed to the rage of the storm, in our streets, were almost overcome by its fury. The glass, in the windows of the houses, which was exposed towards the north, was broken by the irresistible column of descending hail. The Academy suffered considerably in this particular.
The average circumference of the hail was about two inches and an half; some affirm that on measuring they found some stones four inches and an half round, and others again as much as five inches. The quantity that fell was certainly more astonishing than the size. The morning after the day on which the storm occurred, whole cart-loads of hail might, in particular places, have been gathered with ease.
After the tempest had subsided, the different houses, in which the glass in the windows had been destroyed, presented a spectacle similar to those dwellings that have suffered from bombardment, or those which have had their windows dashed in by a mob for not exhibiting lights on particular nights when illuminations take place, persons who have witnessed such scenes in large towns or cities, can form an appropriate idea from analogy, of the appearance of the houses in Frederick-Town after the hail-storm of Monday last.
Its ravages, however, were happy to learn, have been confined to this town and its immediate neighborhood: We have not heard of its having extended more than eight miles in any direction. Nevertheless, wherever it reached, the effects were terrible; rye-fields were destroyed, & a great number of lambs, we understand, perished under its force. Gardens were ruined; and, in short, whatever was exposed to this tremendous hail-storm, suffered more or less from its fury. No language can paint that tout ensemble , which during the prevalence of this tempest, impressed the minds of all with a profound and reverential awe. Attempts to personify such scenes in their fullest extent, must always fail. The darkness, approaching to that of night; the lightning, the thunder, the torrents of rain that in a moment deluged our streets, and the immeasurable quantities of hail which rushed down with amazing velocity, all combined, conveyed to the mind the most gloomy and humble ideas, convincing man of his own comparative insignificance, and conveying to him an exalted opinion of the Majesty and the Power of his God.
The storm commenced at a quarter past three o'clock P. M. and lasted for about thirty minutes.
NEW-YORK, May 26. By the ship Iris, Capt. Skinner, in 27 days from London, we have received at the office of the Morning Chronicle London papers to April 23d, and London accounts to the 25th. As they came to hand at a late hour last night, we have made but brief extracts.
It appears that the most active warlike preparations continue with increasing assiduity, and war is generally conceived inevitable. A fleet was watching the manoeuvres of the Louisiana expedition.
On the 25th April, Mr. Pitt had not returned to office, but that event was daily expected. It was also expected that Lord St. Vincents was to leave the admiralty, and to be succeeded by Lord Melville. Couriers were daily passing between the French and English courts.
NEWPORT, Saturday, June 4, 1803.
Arrived at this port, on Saturday last, the Brig Polly, Capt. George Lawton, 45 days from Bourdeaux, with brandy and wine.
Spoke in the river Bourdeaux, 12th April, Schooner Juao, Capt. Joshua Hall, from Boston, — days out.
Spoke brig —, Harman, from Philadelphia, 28 days out, in lat. 47:30. long. 7. bound to Bourdeaux.
Spoke, 27th May, Schooner Julian, Capt. —, 8 leagues south of Gay-head, from Jamaica, for Boston, 37 days out.
John L. Boss, Esq. Merchant, of this town, came passenger in the Polly.
Arrived here on Thursday, sloop Warden, Capt. Mitchell, from New-Providence. In lat. 37, 44. long. 70, fell in with the wreck of the Hermaphrodite brig Nancy, of Portsmouth, water-log'd, with masts standing, foretopmast-staysail set, and foresail loosed — no person on board, neither chests in the cabin, nor compass in the binnacle — loaded with lumber, and had three live oxen on deck; part of the arming being carried away. — Capt. M. after taking some of the rigging, opening a hoghead of water, and placing several bundles of hay within reach of the oxen, was obliged to abandon the wreck.
The dwellinghouse of the Rev. Asa Dunham, at Shamokin, State of Pennsylvania, accidentally caught fire and was entirely consumed, together with all its contents; there were five persons asleep in the house when the fire was first discovered, all of whom fell a sacrifice to the devouring element, except Mr. Dunham.
Suicides in the Northern and murders in the Southern States have lately increased to a lamentable degree.
Extract of a letter from a merchant at Havre to his correspondent in New-York, dated April 9th.
Colonel MUNROE has arrived here, and has been received by the civil and military authorities in the most distinguished manner. He sets out for Paris to-morrow morning.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the United States ship Chesapeake, dated Gibraltar, March 26.
Captain Sterett has taken a prize — she is an Imperial Polacre, from Smyrna bound to Tripoli, with Tripolitan property on board, very valuable.
The Yellow-Fever rages violently at the Island of Grenada.
The new and extensive building, erected in Vesey-Street, New-York, by the New-York Bread Company, was destroyed by fire on Sunday the 22d ult. The building, which was not insured, contained a large quantity of bread and flour, nearly the whole of which was destroyed. — The total loss is estimated at 40,000 dollars.
A Utica paper of May 16, says that Benjamin Connet, who committed the aggravated robbery on Miss M'Dowell, in Pennsylvania, in March last, was apprehended about the first of May inst. in Upper Canada, and conducted back through the western part of the State of New-York.
The FINE ARTS. Federalists, and their writers in particular, boast of their knowledge of the fine arts, &c. — However reluctant we may be to give them credit for what they do not possess, we are compelled, in this instance, to acknowledge the truth of their assertion; for really, they possess, in an eminent degree, the Art of Lying! — and that, every one knows, is a very FINE ART indeed! — ADVOCATE.
AWFUL WARNING! From the Richmond Examiner, of April 23. "Report says, that Callender, from long and excessive intoxication, has, for a fortnight past, been in a state of absolute insanity; and that he had in the course of 10 or 12 hours, as many convulsive fits."
A letter from Charleston, mentions, that a mulatto fellow had been condemned and executed for the robbery and murder of Charles James Air, Esq. The evidence against him was not positive, but in the highest degree presumptive. He met his fate on the spot where the robbery and murder were committed, and was buried in the ditch where he had concealed the remains of the much lamented Mr. Air. N. Y. pap.
IN CONNECTICUT. In the year 1800, the Republican Candidate for Governor had but 1056 votes — in 1801, he had 4187 votes — In 1802, he had 4523 votes — and this year, having 7848 votes, it will plainly be seen that the Republican party in Connecticut are uniformly and rapidly augmenting in numbers and increasing in strength.
VIRGINIA Sends 22 representatives to Congress. — Of these, by the late election, Eighteen are Republican, and 4 feds! — What a wonderful revolution!
In our next we shall give a statement of parties in the other States.
The publication of the anonymous pieces is postponed.
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, June 3. ENTERED, From Brig Polly, Lawton, Bourdeaux Schooner German Peggy, Landers, New-York Ditto Connecticut, Crosby, Philadelphia Sloop Ann & Sarah, Marshall, New-York Brig John, Hudson, Surinam Sloop Flora, Shearman, Albany. CLEARED, For Sloop Aurora, Cahoon, New-York Schooner Roby, West, Do. Sloop Polly, Durfee, Do. Schooner Commerce, Mayberry, Havanna.
Wm. C. Baen, & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that they have received a fresh supply of GOODS, suitable for the season, among which are, a variety of Straw Bonnets and Ladies warranted Morocco Shoes, which will be disposed of for Cash as cheap as ever were offered in Newport. June 4, 1803.
Eighty families of distinction and property are said to be emigrating from one canton only of Switzerland, to some part of the United States.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c. DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c. — German-Steel — Fishing-Lines — Bed-Cords — Clothes-Lines, &c. &c.
Cash given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803. 140f
Public Entertainment.
THE Public are respectfully informed that the subscriber continues to keep a House of Entertainment at his old stand in Portsmouth. Ladies and Gentlemen who may please to call, will be accommodated to their satisfaction. JONATHAN CORNELL. June 3d, 1803. 140
To be Let,
And possession given immediately. A LARGE & commodious Dwelling House, very pleasantly situated, on Washington-Street, on the Point. For terms, apply to MIRABETH EASTON. Newport, June 4, 1803. 140
Just opened, and for Sale, or Circulation, at the old CIRCULATING LIBRARY, by JACOB RICHARDSON, at the Post-Office, the following
New Novels & Romances,
viz. STROLLING PLAYER, 3 vols. — Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols. — Vale of Conway, 4 vols. — Grubthorpe Family, 3 vols. — Naville Castle, 4 vols. — Delphine, 6 vols. — Atholmont, 2 vols. — Two Friends, 3 vols. — Farmer Boy, 4 vols. — Don Raphael, 3 vols. — Baron's Daughter, 4 vols. — Splendid Misery, 3 vols. — Monkton, or fate of Kleanor, 3 vols. — Arthur Mervyn, 3 vols. — Lottery of Life, 3 vols. — Laforrestier, 3 vols. — Victor, 3 vols. — Orphan of Haugland, 3 vols. — Frederic, 3 vols. — Castle of Probation, 2 vols. — Reprobate, 2 vols. — Sues in Wales, 1 vol. — Village Romance, 2 vols. — Castle of Cathness, 2 vols. — Maternal Instructor, 2 vols. — Miranda, 2 vols. — Pleasing Moralists, 1 vol. — Alfred Beckley, 1 vol. — Also, Lady's Magazine, for 1801. — European Magazine, for 1802. — Universal Magazine, for 1802. — Lady's Museum, for 1802. — Nautical Almanack, for 1803 & 4. — Requisite Tables. — Old South, &c. &c. — With a large collection of BOOKS & STATIONARY. Likewise,
A great assortment of HOUSE PAPER and BORDERS, consisting of 1500 pieces, manufactured in America, France, England & Russia. Newport, June 4, 1803.
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy (founded upon an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States") has been awarded and issued against JOSIAH C. SHAW of Little-Compton, in the county of Newport, and district of Rhode Island, Trader; and he having been declared a Bankrupt — He is hereby required to surrender himself to the Commissioners, in the said Commission named, on Monday the 6th, and Tuesday the 14th days of June next, and Saturday the 9th day of July next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the State-house chamber in Newport; and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects: — When and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their claims; and at the second sitting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said Bankrupt is required to finish his examination. And at said last meeting, any of the creditors of said Bankrupt may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, except to whom the Commissioners shall appoint. By Order of the Commissioners. EDWARD HEMPSTEAD, Clerk. Newport, May 28th, 1803. 140
WHEREAS a Commission of Bankruptcy (founded upon an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States") has been awarded and issued against Robert Lawton, of Newport, in the county of Newport, and district of Rhode Island, merchant; and he having been declared a bankrupt; — He is hereby required to surrender himself to the said Commissioners in the said Commission named, on Monday the 6th, and Thursday the 19th day of May next, and Wednesday the 8th day of June next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days, at the State House chamber in said Newport; and make a full discovery and disclosure of his estate and effects: — When and where his creditors are to come prepared to prove their claims; and at the second sitting to choose assignees; and at the last sitting, the said bankrupt is required to finish his examination. And at said last meeting, any of the creditors of the said bankrupt, may be heard before said Commissioners, against the making or allowing of a certificate to the Judge of said District, to entitle said Bankrupt to a Certificate of Discharge. All persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or who have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same except to whom the Commissioners shall appoint. EDWARD HEMPSTEAD, Clerk to the Commissioners.

A Reflection at Sea.
[The beautiful simile, contained in the following morsel, in addition to its happy verification, renders it worthy the approbation of the lovers of taste and sentiment.]
SEE how, beneath the moon-beam's smile, Yon little billow heaves its breath, And foams and sparkles for a while, And, murmur'ing, then subsides to rest. Thus man, the sport of bliss and care, Rises on Time's eventful sea, And, having swell'd a moment there, Thus melts into eternity!
THE RESOLUTION.
A LADY reading Damon's Sonnet, Made this dire resolution on it—
"In vain, in vain, is all you've said, For I'm resolv'd to die a maid."
But this on window glass she wrote; To which has been attach'd a note.
NOTE. The lady who this resolution took, Wrote it on glass to shew it might be broke.
(CIRCULAR.)
WASHINGTON-CITY, Feb. 1803.
SIR,
IN compliance with a request of the House of Representatives of the United States, as well as with a sense of what is necessary, I take the liberty of urging on you the importance and indispensable necessity of vigorous exertions, on the part of the state government, to carry into effect the militia system adopted by the state legislature, agreeable to the powers reserved to the states respectively, by the constitution of the United States, and in a manner the best calculated to insure such a degree of military discipline and knowledge of tactics, as will under the auspices of a benign Providence, render the militia a sure and permanent bulwark of national defence.
None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army. To keep armed and disciplined is, therefore, at all times, important, but especially so at a moment when rights the most essential to our welfare have been violated, and an infraction of treaty committed without colour of pretext: And although we are willing to believe that this has been the act of a subordinate agent only, yet, as it is wise to prepare for the possibility, that it may have been the leading measure of a system: While, therefore, we are endeavoring and with a considerable degree of confidence, to obtain by friendly negotiation, a peaceable redress of the injury, and effectual provision against its repetition, let us array the strength of the nation, and be ready to do with promptitude and effect, whatever a regard to justice and our future security, may require.
Accept assurances of my high consideration and respect.
(Signed) TH: JEFFERSON. To his Excellency the Governor of the State of New-York.
BUTTER!
The farmers in the parish of Udney in the county of Aberdeen, practice the following method of curing their Butter, which gives it superiority above that of their neighbors:—
"Take two parts of the best common salt; one part of sugar, and one part of salt-petre, beat them up together, and blend the whole completely; take one ounce of this composition for every sixteen ounces of butter, work it well into the mass, and close it up for use.
"The butter cured with this mixture appears of a rich marrowy consistence, and fine colour, and never acquires "brittle hardness, nor tastes salt: Dr. Anderson says "I have ate butter, cured with the above composition that has been kept three years, and it was as sweet as at the first." But it must be noted that butter thus cured requires to stand three weeks or a month, before it is begun to be used: if it be sooner opened, the salts are not sufficiently blended with it; and some times the coolness of the nitre will then be perceived, which totally disappears afterwards."
Twenty Dollars Reward.
LOST on the road from Newport to Easton's Beach, on the 27th inst. a red Morocco POCKET-BOOK, with a considerable sum of money; also a number of papers, of no use to any person but the owner. Whoever will return the same to the subscriber in Little-Compton, or to Mr. Thomas Eavis, in Newport, shall be entitled to the above reward.
CHARLES SOUTHWORTH.
May 28th, 1803.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Garrison of Fort Wolcott, in the night of the 23d inst. two soldiers of the United States Regiment of Artillery, of the following names and description: Nicholas Jones , born in the town of Wallingford, New-Haven county, Connecticut—aged 19 years; five feet eight inches high, blue eyes, short brown hair, and dark complexion—is of a slender form, and stoops much when walking—was dressed in the habit of a sailor: Also, Francis Ledyard , born in Plymouth, Connecticut—aged twenty-two years; five feet nine inches high, dark complexion, gray eyes, and short brown hair, is of an athletic form, very straight, and remarkably active—had on when he deserted a round hat, short blue jacket, and linen trowsers, all about half worn. Whoever secures said deserters in any gaol, or delivers them to the subscriber at Fort Wolcott, or to any other Officer in the service of the United States, shall be entitled to the above reward, with all reasonable expenses; or Ten Dollars for either of them.
L. HOWARD, 1st Lieut. U. S. Artillerists, Fort Wolcott, May 24, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons, having any demands against the Estate of EASTON BAILEY, Esq. late of Middletown, deceased, to exhibit them to either of the Subscribers for settlement; and all those persons that are indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM BAILEY, } Executors. PARKER HALL, } Middletown, May 23, 1803.
FOR SALE,
THE fast sailing brig FAVORITE, now lying at Handy's wharf, only four years old, built of the best of materials, and of the following dimensions, say 58 feet keel, 18 feet beam, and 8 feet hold; was built for a Packet.—
For terms, and particulars, apply to EARL & WHITEHORNE. Newport, May 6, 1803. 136
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12. Keyes & Brigham,
HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mess, mess and prime Beef, mess and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dipt tallow Candles. Also, coined and fresh Beef.
Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1803.
FOR SALE, By 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. 50t
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, Has for sale the following Articles, viz. Fresh Italaga grapes; box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; pepper; ginger; teas; coffee; chocolate, No. 1 & 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds. An assortment of preferred 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. [61t]
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or 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.—Pot 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. 74t
CASH given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, and old Sail Cloth, at the Office of the Republican.
Paper Hangings.
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE,
This Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering , of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America.
A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing.
N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. May 14, 1803. 6m
HOLMES WEAVER,
CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS FOR SALE, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture , As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. cxii
CUSTOM HOUSE.
THE Custom House is moved from the Parade, to the House formerly occupied by Oliver R. Warner , deceased, a few doors North of the Brick-Market. Newport, May 21.
WHEREAS the Court of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT , Esq. late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent:—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 twelve months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said court.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis. BENJAMIN SMITH, } All persons indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JEREMIAH HUNT of Newport. North-Kingstown, April 21, 1803. 135
NOTICE.
ALL persons are hereby forbid trusting my wife Lydia , on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date. JOB GIBBS. Newport, May 21, 1803.
FOR SALE, BY
SIMEON MARTIN, SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havanna Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma 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 straws of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw— 6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 51 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 Weesp 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 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Casks. Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. [121t]
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, 99t
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 given the 25th of May, instant, A Very convenient Dwelling House, and large Garden, with a good Well of water, Stable, &c. late the property of Daniel Vaughn , deceased. For terms, apply to SAMUEL VAUGHN. Newport, May 14. 137
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 tallow Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported. Newport, Sept. 3, 1802. cit
Blank Deeds, Manifests, Portage Bills, Bills of Lading, &c. for sale at this office.
HOUSE PAPER
JUST received and for sale at this Office, a beautiful assortment of PAPER-HANGINGS, with a great variety of elegant Borders, which will be sold at the Factory prices—from 2/3 to 15/ per Roll.
JOHN MARSH
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general,
THAT he has taken the HAY-SCREWS, late belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh , deceased; and intends carrying on the Hay-Screwing business.—Those persons who may wish to have Hay-Screwed, may depend upon having it done with fidelity and dispatch. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, March 25, 1803. 129
NEW HOTEL.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant,
BENJAMIN FAIRBANKS.
Newport, April 16. 133
Tin Plate Worker.
GORTON ANDERSON, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a part of the store belonging to his father, Francis Anderson , opposite the Red-Market, where he carries on the business of a Tin Plate Worker, in all its various branches: Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend upon punctuality: Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
Cash given for old Pewter & Lead Newport, April 16. 133
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. 131t
Public Entertainment.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, sign 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
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. cxii
Freborn & Charles Coggeshall
OPPOSITE Mr. G. Gubb's Store, have constantly for sale, a great variety of
TRUNKS,
From One Dollar 25 Cents, to Eight Dollars each. Likewise, Men's and Women's warranted Saddles and Bridles, men's and women's Shoes. Also, Rum, Brandy, Gin, Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Molasses, Flour, Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Cinnamon, and other articles in the Grocery line.
They have on hand, one hundred pair of Boys Calf skin Shoes. All which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. * Best Spanish SEGARS, by the large or small quantity. Newport, April 20, 1803. 134 6m
O A K U M,
WHICH will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as low as can be purchased in this State. * CASH, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72t
For Sale,
ON reasonable terms a convenient two story Dwelling-House on Spring-Street, near Mr. John Bannister'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
New Medicines.
DOCTOR HASKELL'S newly discovered Dysentery Pills and Powders; Jaundice Pills & Powders, and warranted Itch Ointment, for sale at JAMES TAYLOR'S Medicine Store, Newport:—
Dysentery Medicine One Dollar per Box, Jaundice ditto, 50 Cents per do. Itch Ointment, 50 Cents per do. May 14, 1803. 128