Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-07-30 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,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
MEDICINES, FOR SALE BY
J. Richardson, Post-Master.
DR. ATKINSON'S
Genuine Essence of Mustard.
RHEUMATISM in every stage, instantly submits to its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Sciatica, Numbness, Palsy, and Complaints of the Stomach...
Chamberland's Antiphlogistic Lozenges. A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumptions, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
MR. CHAMBERLAND, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours.
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, &c. are immediately relieved and speedily cured by Chamberland's Antiphlogistic Lozenges, as a sovereign remedy for the above complaints, and most diseases of the breast and lungs, stands unequalled; not an instance has occurred (tho' taken by many thousand patients) wherein they have been known to fail; so superior are their virtues over every other medicine, that let the patient be ever so emaciated, or reduced, after having tried every medical assistance, they will act as it were a charm, and instantly relieve the most inveterate cough, give ease and freedom to respiration, promote gentle expectoration, strengthen the debilitated constitution, procuring refreshing comfort of rest and sleep, and quickly effect a permanent cure.
To the Proprietors of Chamberland's Cough Lozenges. Sir.
I have been afflicted with an asthma for several years, and have employed various Doctors, both in the city and country to but little purpose. Since the commencement of this year I have at different times been so distressed with my cough and shortness of breath, that I have not been able to lie down in my bed for several nights together. One of my neighbors called on me on his return from York to recommend me a medicine which from the account he received of it, would certainly cure me, at the house where he lodged in Barclay-street, Samuel Young, Esq. who comes from your neighborhood, was mentioning that he had been troubled for a long time with oppression at the breast, cough, shortness of breath, &c. and had taken various medicines without receiving much benefit—that he had lately bought a packet of Chamberland's Lozenges, which had entirely cured him—tho' I have always had an aversion to advertised medicines; yet from so respectable assurance as that of Samuel Young's, I resolved to try them; I had taken the first packet before I received much benefit from them; the second has produced the most surprising effects, my cough is entirely removed, the shortness of breath is much relieved, that distressing oppression at my breast is entirely gone, and from my own feelings and the opinion of my friends, I have no doubt but they will be the means by the blessing of God, of restoring me to perfect health. I thought it my duty to send you this letter, and I shall recommend Chamberland's Lozenges as long as I live. I am your hum servt. JOHN JEROME. Nine Partners, May 20, 1803.
The Genuine Scotch Itch Ointment.
THE only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, so many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public, to observe,
that the name THOMAS STOKES & Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
ATKINSON'S
Genuine & Infallible Worm Destroying Lozenges.
AS a speedy, effectual, and sure remedy, stands unrivaled, and has performed innumerable cures, when medical aid and other worm medicines could afford no relief. These Lozenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but entirely and effectually prevent their regeneration. For this purpose, the proprietor recommends their being used in the spring and fall. Those families who have taken his advice, and used the Lozenges as their common physic among the children (for which they are excellently calculated) have now the happiness to find their children entirely delivered from those dreadful vermin.
Sparta, Mount-Pleasant, March 27, 1803.
We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4 years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for the last two years. We always suspected that she had worms, and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired of seeing her till of late. Hearing of some surprising cures being performed by Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges, we purchased a packet of them, and administered them according to the directions. The first dose brought away only one worm, and with it a quantity of slimy, offensive matter; the second bro't away four mouthfuls thick worms, nearly half a yard in length; and the third dose, a large quantity of slimy, offensive matter. The vomiting and purging, with which she was frequently troubled, has ceased—her appetite has become regular, and has ever since enjoyed a perfect state of health, for which we are entirely indebted to the excellent quality of Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges. Therefore, we, with the utmost pleasure, recommend them as a Medicine fully answering the purposes for which they are recommended.
THOMAS & ELIZABETH ROBINSON. April 6th, 1803.
SPRING PHYSIC.
DR. HUNTER'S
Genuine Antiphlogistic Pills.
AN agreeable and certain preventative of that predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West-India Islands is the best evidence of their superior excellence.—Bilious complaints, windy distensions of the stomach and bowels, pains in the stomach and side, sick head-ache, giddiness, indigestion, phlegm, and asthmatic tightness of the breast, are entirely removed by this well known medicine, whose desert we repute place them far above the common class of medicines. Several remarkable cases of their efficacy have been lately published. In the piles, for their relief & cure; for sea-sickening men; elderly & sedentary persons; those who drink to excess, and females using opening medicines, they are invaluable.
Dr. Hunter's Antiphlogistic Pills are unquestionably proved by ample experience to be the most effectual remedy, at the same time the most innocent, pleasant, and convenient medicine for the cure of scurvy, scrofulous eruptions, leprosy, & other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Ellison, of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scrofulous complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnson, a laboring man, in the service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, besides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by persons of character and respectability are open to the examination of every inquirer. These must naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supersede the necessity of any further comment from the Proprietor; yet, he presumes to assert, that the real merits of this vegetable preparation will, on a fair trial, plead more forcible its own recommendation than any thing which can be said of it.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Genuine Ague and Fever Drops, For the Cure of Agues, Intermittent and Remittent Fevers.
THE proprietor feels it his duty, to present to the public, a Medicine acknowledged & proved to be the first in the world; being a sovereign remedy for one of the most distressing diseases which afflict mankind. The properties and qualities of this Medicine, has been so fully approved and attested, as to leave no doubt whatever of its efficacy. Thousands have been cured by these drops, after the bark and every other remedy has proved ineffectual; and not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than a single bottle.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
IN this age of luxury and licentiousness, when the indiscretion of youth dissipates the expectations of maturity, and lay the foundation of premature and sickly old age, it is not to be
wondered, that a medicine of such restorative powers, as the Aromatic Lozenges of Steel, should obtain the sanction and recommendation of the most enlightened medical characters in the world: Many persons who were lately labouring under infirmities, which rendered life insupportable, are now enjoying health and vigour, the weak the languid, the relaxed, and emaciated of either sex. Those who have impaired their constitutions by a long residence in unhealthy climates; the nervous, & debilitated; will find in this medicine, the balm of comfort, a degree of reanimation, & a delightful transition from misery & infirmity, to health & happiness.
Matrimony. It is much to be regretted, but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes, are deterred from entering into the married state, by secret infirmities, which delicacy forbids them to disclose; and there are not a few, who being already married, are rendered miserable, for want of those pledges of mutual love; without which, happiness in this state, is at best very precarious. It has been ascertained, beyond a doubt, that those circumstances are occasioned by general, or partial relaxations, or weaknesses in either sex; and it is equally certain, that the Genuine Aromatic Lozenges are the best, if not the only remedy ever discovered for this species of debility; when taken into the stomach, they immediately dissolve, and diffuse themselves, like a vapor through every pore, producing effects at once delightful, salutary, and permanent.
From Mrs. Eleanor Wadsworth, Providence, R.I. Sir.
We received yours, and with much pleasure comply with your request, as my daughter has certainly received very great benefit from Dr. Bardwell's Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
In the winter of 1802, my daughter, who is in her 17th year, caught a very severe cold, which with the violent fever that accompanied it, confined her to her room upwards of four months; during this period we paid for doctors bills and consultations D.150. The fever left her in the most deplorable, debilitated state, with hardly any use of her limbs, so that we were obliged to carry her from her bed to the chair. Being strongly persuaded by the doctor, we went to Balls-Town Springs, and stayed the season, and tho' she gained considerable strength by the use of the waters; but by the fatigue of the passage (bearing very rough weather) she became as weak and her cough much worse than before. During the last winter her whole nervous system has been so irritable, and her spirits so low and depressed, that death to her was desirable. In the latter end of Jan. we saw an advertisement recommending the Lozenges of Steel for similar complaints; we immediately purchased a packet of them, and before the whole of them were taken they evidently produced a change in her system which no medicine before had been able to effect—we sent for two more packets. It is now 14 days since she began to mend—she has laid aside her crutches, has been twice on horseback, and if the weather should prove favorable, we intend coming to Peekskill, early in April, to stop till we go to Balls-Town Springs: From there we will send you our address, where with pleasure we will satisfy any enquirer.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life. For the Cure of Consumption and Asthma Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholic and Dysentery.
CAUTIOUS investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies above mentioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness the analogy of their source by a natural inference suggested the idea of their removal by the same means: The result was the discovery of the Re-animating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and astonishing success, has obtained the warmest approbation of characters of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession, the proprietors can confidently recommend, as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant remedies ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
Dr. Bardwell's Genuine Eye-Water.
A Sovereign remedy for all diseases of Eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itching, and films; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fevers; and is an unparallelled strengthener of a weak sight.
Specific Drops for Deafness.
FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in Deafness & Hardness of Hearing. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this valuable medicine, are earnestly recommended to a trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often produced a complete cure. Copious directions for the use of the Specific Drops for Deafness are sealed up with each.
DR. BARDWELL'S Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Ache.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne Essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the proprietor to say, that Head Ache, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy has failed; by its salutary operation, it insensibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
Sold by appointment, with copious directions for their use, by Mr. James Oram, book-seller, No. 102 Water-street, New-York; by Mr. Benjamin Johnson, Market-street, Philadelphia; by Messrs. Munning & Loring, Boston; Mr. Daniel Crocker, New-Haven; Mr. Charles Bestwick, Bridgeport; Mr. Ebenezer White, Danbury; Mr. Samuel Green, New-London; Mr. John Burnet, Newark; Mr. Job Hains, Elizabeth-Town; and by one respectable agent in every populous town on the navigable waters in the U. States. Newport, (R. I.) April 30, 1803. 135
FOR THE REPUBLICAN.
Let this day Stand ever distinguished in the calendar To the last syllable of recorded Time.
SHAKESPEARE.
TO periodically commemorate those great events which have conducted to national happiness is pertinent and laudable. It has its origin in a principle which claims the approbation of angels—benevolence to the race of man. To see the evils which have long beset a whole country, vanish at once before eternal justice and the laws of nature, is a circumstance which inspires the virtuous mind with supreme delight. Its contemplation dilates the heart of sensibility with generous and exalted sentiments, and thrills the liberal breast with indelible sensations—touched by the spirit of refinement.
Among those important changes which have occurred in the progressiveness of time, none more demand commemoration than that which gave birth to liberty in this western world. The suspicious day which saw the chains of British slavery burst asunder, and the fabric of Independence reared upon the ruins of vice and monarchy, ought to be held in sacred remembrance by every citizen who boasts the name of freedom. Its anniversary becomes highly requisite—being of great advantage to the cause for which America contended. It awakens the ardor of patriotism, and preserves the impressions of that principle whose exaltation secured our immunities, and made the throne of the political beast tremble to its centre. It likewise manifests our adherence to the object of the revolution, and displays to the nations of Europe our firm union in defence of our country's rights. But to the dishonor of particular towns, this day is seldom or never noticed. Its annual return excites not the sounds of joy. Not a tongue is heard to chant the grateful name of liberty, nor a cheerful voice to tell the glad tidings of Independence. A disgusting silence reigns around. All appears like the predominance of dullness—the calm triumph of apathy. While the thunder of exploding cannon, echoing from a distance, breaks upon the stillness of morn, loudly inviting the sons of freedom to join the festive band, many are devoutly hugging the sluggish pillow, and snoring the matin hymn of Morpheus. Some, again, whose ungenial "bosoms none of the noble passions warm," are moving like automatic figures to their daily occupations, while others stalk the streets with idiot gape, or remain overwhelmed with confusion, envy, and despair, like the subjects of reprobation amidst the favored orisons of saints, and ascending songs of celestial praise.
To trace the causes of this, is not the object of the present observations. Suffice it at this time to barely enumerate torpidism, which still beholds our form of government with a malignant eye—invertency against the administration—ignoble views of avarice and self-interest—party implacability—bigotry, and stupid ignorance. These causes, accompanied, perhaps, with many others, the result of local contingency, prevailing over the minds of the greater proportion of the people, will in any place, impede or eventually hinder the celebration of our Independence, and national sovereignty. This is not unfrequently the case. There are places from which the returning beams of this day was never hailed—places in which the joyous pacans of liberty were never heard. Yet these same places are remarkably distinguished for electioneering contests, and party vociferations. The mere sounds of federal or republican seem to give energy to
I have lately seen an instance where the federalists declined associating with the republicans on this day, tho' frequently invited in an amicable manner.

the soul which genius could never move—to rouse into action faculties which might have lain forever dormant without the aid of such peculiar stimuli. But even this is two many times ascribed by the impulse of mechanical force, derived from some political agent, or is the deplorable operation of perverted intellects, constituting a species of mania not mentioned by nosological writers. ALCIBIADES.
New-Shoreham July 4, 1803.
FOR THE RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
MR. FARNSWORTH.
SUPPOSING it necessary for the public to be acquainted with the characters of certain officers that are appointed by the Executive authority to administer justice between their fellow citizens—the following relation may serve as a specimen for that purpose. The proceedings of the Chief Justice, &c. &c. as underwritten, are founded on truth, and are the common or usual productions of a certain body of officers that are renowned for their uniform attention to Federalism—and are presented as the actual observations of one that was present. If you will give it a place in your useful Republican, you will much oblige many efficient readers.
Nantucket (State of Mass.)
July 1803.
LATELY in my travels, I chanced to go into an Inferior Court of Common Pleas, where it appeared to me, if the happiness of the people are to be estimated by the consummate ignorance and stupidity of their Court, that the people of that place were supremely blest. The relation of one of the many transactions which occurred at that time, will be sufficient to support my conclusion.
The panel (by some means) was not full—on which the Counsel moved to the Honorable Court, that it might be filled, when the Chief Justice ordered the Sheriff to fill it. The Sheriff, with much seeming consequence, arose, and while he held up his small cloaths with his right hand, he pointed to Mr. Fairplay with his left, and ordered him on the panel. Now a case of conscience came before the Honorable Court; for it appeared that Mr. Pheasant, the clerk (whom for enquiry, I found to be a young man of amiable manners, and unimpeachable moral character) had some religious scruples about administering the usual oath; and Mr. Fairplay had his scruples about taking the affirmation. It appeared the parts of the oath which Mr. Pheasant was scrupulous about administering, were these—“You swear” and “So help you God,” on which his honor the Chief Justice arose, in order to qualify the Juryman, and ordered Mr. Fairplay to hold up his hand; and after saluting the audience with two or three hems, and fixing his eyes on the floor, he began as follows:
Justice. —You swear that you'll tell
Some person spoke and said your honor is wrong.
Justice. —Come give it as Mr. Clerk.
Clerk. —That in all causes betwixt party
and party—
Justice. —That in all causes betwixt party
& party—hem, hem, hem—you swear that you'll
tell—hem, hem, hem—what is it Mr. Clerk?
Clerk. —That in all causes betwixt party
and party—
Justice. —That in all causes betwixt party
& party—hem, hem, hem—you swear that you
will tell—hem, hem, hem—what is it—you
must help me, Mr. Clerk.
Clerk. —That in all causes betwixt party
and party—
Justice. —That in all causes betwixt party
and party—
Clerk. —That shall be committed unto you.
Justice. —That shall be committed unto you.
Clerk. —You will give a true verdict therein
according to law—
Justice. —You will give a true verdict there-
in according to law—
Clerk. —And the evidence given you.
Justice. —And the evidence given you.
The Clerk had now gone as far as his conscience would let him—he therefore quitted and sat down—when one of the Attorneys finished the promoter's talk by saying, So help you God.
Justice. —So help you God.
As it has been the practice of the Federal Executive to which I allude, to fill the judiciary with those of their “feet,” without regarding the numerous recommendations for men of ability, it is to be hoped the foregoing specimen will claim their attention, when they are barely assured, that the general tenor of the official proceedings of that Court, is there delineated.—If they are not wholly divested of morality, or if it is any part of their wish to have justice duly administered among their fellow citizens—it is presumed they will hereafter “look before they leap,” and cautiously avoid the appointment of stupid creatures , that have not the ability to learn the law, and consequently are strangers to the Rights of Men .
From the HARTFORD MERCURY.
MR. BARBOC.
THE proudest days of Rome were those when she was considered throughout the world as the protectress, the asylum of the oppressed and persecuted of all nations. Rome however, did not always scrutinize the characters of her supplicants; the sometimes from pride, sometimes from policy, extended to disappointed ambition, to humbled and dissolute wickedness, that protection which oppressed virtue alone ought to have experienced. The State of Connecticut more just, more elevated than ancient Rome, receives into her bosom, projects, and cherishes persecuted virtue, and virtue only. Glorious little State! as in literature thou art the Athens of the world, so in morals thou art the —, but there is nothing to which in point of morals thou canst be compared.
I have been led to these reflections by reading sometime since, in your paper, a communication, informing the public that the honorable Joe Thomas, and the greatly honorable John
Rutledge, had sought an asylum in this State, and that they had selected for their residence the town (O happy, happy town) of Weathersfield. I have made enquiry and find the fact to be as stated. Yes, these great and good men, flying from that universal detestation that sometimes pursues virtues like theirs, have taken up their abode among us. Here they will find, not only protection, but sympathy. Here they will find honorable men, whose hearts reach them the value of their achievements. Thomas and Rutledge shall be toasted at our festivals, and whilst Federalism endures, our children shall be taught to chant the virtues of the august Joe Thomas and John Rutledge.
Splendid merit is sometimes, but not always, accompanied by extreme modesty—the remark is illustrated in those two great men. Thomas, being sensible that by one act of sublime virtue he has immortalized his name, and being desirous through extreme modesty to evade the applause due to deeds like his, has assumed a fictitious name; but Rutledge, tho' he must be conscious that all men esteem him, at least equal to Thomas, yet he appears openly, bearing his own name, and with a manly firmness, that blushes not at the recollection of his own immense worth, he receives, without shrinking, that applause which he must be conscious beams from every eye that beholds him, though the tongue be silent. Excepting the above circumstance; it is said no two men are more alike than the honorable Joe Thomas and John Rutledge.
Again I say, glorious little State, that art thought worthy to contain at one time two such men as these. A FEDERALIST.
HUDSON, July 19.
At the Circuit Court lately held in this county, one of the indictments against Harry Croswell, editor of “the Wasp,” for a libel on the President of the United States, was brought to trial. After a very lengthy and impartial hearing, Croswell was convicted: Judgment will be passed against him at the next term of the supreme court, which will be held on the first Monday in August next. The libel charged Mr. Jefferson with having “paid Callender for calling Washington a traitor, a robber and a perjured; for calling Adams a hoary headed incendiary; and for most grossly slandered the private characters of men who he (Mr. Jefferson) well knew to be virtuous.”
We are prepared to hear the propriety of this conviction arraigned in all the anti-republican papers. We expect to hear it said that this has been a deadly attack on the liberty of the press and the freedom of discussion; but in our estimation it is one of the most salutary convictions which has at any time taken place. We should be the last to approve of any measures which could have the least tendency to suppress free but decent enquiry into any discussion of the conduct of the constituted authorities; but every intelligent and good citizen must condemn those rancorous ebullitions of slander levelled at the President and all those who approve of his administration. It was time, high time, that a period should be put to them. Their direct tendency was to interrupt the tranquillity of society; to disturb the peace and harmony of the community; to scandalize the government, and to endanger the public weal, by inculcating a disrespect to magistracy and a spirit of faction and sedition. The liberty of the press is a precious invaluable right—its licentiousness is a scourge to any well ordered government; and because the partition line between this liberty and licentiousness cannot be precisely ascertained, does it follow that under the sacred mask of the liberty of the press printers may publish any thing and every thing of individuals in and out of office? No discreet man, no one who regards the peace and tranquillity of the public, no one who is follious that our government be respected at home and abroad; in fine, no virtuous and orderly citizen will answer in the affirmative.
It ought to be recollected that “the Wasp,” was erected for the express purpose of becoming a receptacle for all manner of publications calculated to wound the feelings and to degrade its political enemies. We thank God that a vehicle so pestiferous has been arrested in its full career. Should it be found necessary, we shall hold it our duty to enter more at large upon this subject. We repeat it, Croswell had a fair and an impartial trial. The jury who found him guilty was drawn by lot, and was composed of men of both the political sects. He had the assistance of a multitude of counsel, some of whom are gentlemen of celebrity in their profession.
From the BOSTON CHRONICLE.
THE Tory Federalists have constantly asserted that there was a French Party in our country; This, however, they have never yet been able to prove. But, that there is an English Party , is evident from almost every publication in their papers. What but an English Party would urge us to break our Neutrality, and become allied with Britain in the present War? What but an English Party would suggest the propriety of conquering Louisiana; even tho' it now belongs to the United States? What but an English Party would plunge us into a War on the question of New-Orleans, and yet bellow so loudly when it becomes our territory by purchase? This Party are determined to oppose every thing done by the present Administration, and nothing short of War, and an alliance with England will satisfy them! But we trust in God they will be frustrated in their designs, as their brethren the Old Tories were, and that the Citizens will hold these Incendiaries to a responsibility for the temerity of their conduct. This Faction were pleading in favor of the British Treaty , which has laid the United States under a contribution not much short of what we are to pay France for Louisiana, without one privilege annexed to it. Let them remember
the millions we are indebted to England for that disgraceful of all disgraceful impositions arising from the British Treaty . They are willing to pay Britain millions for nothing, but carp at paying an equal sum to France for the most extensive and important territory!—O Shame where is thy blush!
The purchase by negotiation of Louisiana did not risk one man's life nor any nations enmity; we preserve our pacific character, obtain the territory of at least four hundred thousand square miles, in which is comprehended a city containing 12,000 inhabitants, and a general population amounting to nearly half a million, increasing our population and wealth by their numbers and industry.—The terms of this purchase are said to be, (but for this we cannot pledge ourselves to be completely accurate) payments of the following descriptions & amount.
Four millions of dollars, to be applied to the discharge of just claims of American citizens on the French Government. By just claims , it is presumed that there are two descriptions of debt meant, and that a third is excluded. The excluded part is that which was relinquished by the treaty with France signed by Mr. Adams in Feb. 1801. The other two descriptions we presume, are debts due to American citizens prior to the year 1798; and debts incurred in the colonies at a subsequent period & since the peace of Amiens. To the discharge of these two descriptions of debt the four millions are to be applied.
Two millions of dollars to be paid in cash.—and the remaining nine of fifteen millions to be paid at future periods, and in such a form as to accommodate the government of the United States. Perhaps these last nine millions may be ultimately thrown into the funds and form a part of the public stock.
These are nearly what may be considered, we believe, the terms of purchase.
Among the very important good to the United States, resulting from the acquisition of Louisiana is the security which it affords from danger, against the black population entailed on us by the British.
Another is the striking evidence, which it affords to the nations of Europe, of the respect in which our government and nation is held by that power which has humbled all Europe.
We have obtained 400 000 square miles of territory, and an acquisition of half a million of citizens, for exactly three years salary of the officer of that government which is held up as the perfection of human wisdom.
Description of LOUISIANA.
Louisiana is a large country in North America, situated on both sides of the Mississippi, and bounded on the East by Florida and the United States; on the South by the Gulph of Mexico; on the west by New Mexico; and on the North by Indian nations. It is agreeably situated between the extreme of heat and cold; its climate varying as it extends towards the north. The southern parts, lying within the reach of the refreshing breezes from the sea, are not scorched like those under the same latitudes in Africa; and its northern regions are colder than in Europe under the same parallels, with a wholesome, serene air. From the favorable effects of the climate, two annual crops of Indian corn, as well as rice, may be produced; and the soil, with little cultivation, would furnish grain of every kind in the greatest abundance. The timber is as fine as any in the world; and the quantities of live oak, ash, mulberry, walnut, cherry, cypress, and cedar, are astonishing. The neighborhood of the Mississippi, besides, furnishes the richest fruits in great variety; the soil is particularly adapted for hemp, flax & tobacco; and indigo is at this time a staple commodity, which commonly yields the planter three or four cuttings a year. Whatever is rich and rare in the most desirable climates in Europe seems to be the spontaneous production of this delightful country. It is intersected by a number of fine rivers, among which are the Natchitoches, and the Adays or Mexicanos. Walker's Gazetteer.
[By Authority.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES; AT THE SECOND SESSION. Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the sixth of December, one thousand eight hundred and two.
AN ACT
To alter the time of holding the Court of the United States in Kentucky district.
BE it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the first day of April next, the sessions of the court of the United States for Kentucky district shall commence on the first Mondays in March, July, and November in every year; any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all suits, process, and proceedings of what nature or kind soever, pending in, or made returnable to the said court, shall, after the said first day of April next, be continued over until the next court to be held in conformity to this act.
AN ACT
To alter the time for the next meeting of Congress. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That after the adjournment
of the present session, the next meeting of Congress shall be on the first Monday of November next.
APPROVED, March 3d, 1803.
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
In addition to the act, intitled “An Act regulating the grants of land appropriated for the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia.”
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That Samuel Rogers, one of the claimants under the act intitled “An act for the relief of the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia,” shall be entitled to two thousand two hundred and forty acres of land to be located in the manner and within the boundaries of the tract designated by the act to which this act is a supplement, and shall receive a patent for the same in the manner directed by the said last mentioned act.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
STEPHEN R. BRADLEY,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
APPROVED, March 3, 1803.
TH: JEFFERSON.
Just opened, and for Sale, or Circulation, at the old CIRCULATING LIBRARY, by JACOB RICHARDSON, at the Post-Office, the following
New Novels and Romances,
viz.
STROLLING PLAYER , 3 vols.—Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols.—Vale of Conway, 4 vols.—Grothville Family, 3 vols.—Nouvelle Castle, 4 vols.—Delphine, 6 vols.—Alma-ment, 2 vols.—Two Friends, 3 vols.—Farmer Boy, 4 vols.—Don Rachel, 3 vols.—Baron's Daughter, 4 vols.—Splendid Misery, 3 vols.—Monkton, or fate of Elenora, 3 vols.—Arthur Mervyn, 3 vols.—Lottery of Life, 3 vols.—Lafayette, 3 vols.—Victor, 3 vols.—Orphan of Haugland, 3 vols.—Frederic, 3 vols.—Castle of Probation, 2 vols.—Reprobate 2 vols.—Sunes in Wales, 1 vol.—Village Romance, 2 vols.—Castle of Calvelli, 2 vols.—Maternal Instructor, 2 vols.—Miranda, 2 vols.—Pleasing Moralist, 1 vol.—Alfred Bockley, 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
Books & Stationery—Also,
A great assortment of HOUSE PAPER and BORDERS, consisting of 1500 pieces, manufactured in America, France, England & Russia. Newport, June 4, 1803.
GEORGE THOMAS,
Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver,
HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. box and case raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; tea; coffee; cocoa shells; chocolate, No. 1. and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger preserves.—An assortment of Preferred Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, peas, nuts; best Frontignac, Sherry, Teneriffe and Malaga; Wines; sirup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; best Spanish segars; with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crocker-WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctilious attendance and the smallest fagrately acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803. 161t
To be SOLD, or LET,
And possession given the 20th inst.
THE Dwelling-House now occupied by Mr. Cross, pleasantly situated at the north end of Thames-street; with a Yard, Garden, Stable, and a good Well of Water.—For further particulars enquire of
JOSEPH COZZENS.
Newport, April 9, 1803.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of John Gabbard, late of Newport, mariner, deceased, are hereby called upon to present them to the subscriber; and those indebted to said estate, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to
JOHN TILLINGHAST, Adm'r.
Newport, July 9, 1803. 145
THE undersigned Commissioners appointed by the Court of Probate for the town of Newport, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Richard Cornell, late of Newport, deceased, hereby give notice, that three months longer from the date hereof has been allowed for the purposes aforesaid:—Those of the creditors who have not exhibited their claims, may do the same within the term of three months allowed as aforesaid, or be precluded agreeably to law.
RICHARD BARKER, } Commissioners. EDWARD HEMPSTEAD, } Newport, July 5th, 1803. 145
NOTICE
IS hereby given to all Persons having any demands against the estate of Capt. Jonathan Reynolds, late of Wickford, deceased, to exhibit them; and all Person indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to ANSTIS REYNOLDS, or } Administrators. GEORGE REYNOLDS, } Wickford, July 23, 1803. 147
FOR SALE,
A LIKELY MARE, in excellent order for shipping—suitable for a journey, or good on a farm. Inquire of the Printer.

Latest Foreign Articles.
From Martinique.
By three French gentlemen who arrived at Norfolk from Martinique, and who have bro't dispatches for M. Pichon, the French Minister we are favored with the following particulars: That a short time previous to their sailing from Martinique (which was on the 4th inst.) a French transport ship arrived there after a very short passage, and bro't accounts that the French troops in Holland, under the command of General Miffena, had been ordered by the French government, to take possession of the city of Hamburg, which was effected; the shipping and other British property was seized and confiscated. It was also understood that an army had been ordered to march into Portugal.
There has been several captures of English vessels made by the French, which have been sent into Martinique and Guadaloupe, particularly a government schooner of 16 guns, captured off Martinique by the Carreux corvette 18 guns, and sent into St. Pierre's. Martinique is blockaded by two ships of the line, two frigates and a sloop of war. Admiral Joyeuse, Governor of Martinique, had issued 22 letters of marque previous to their leaving the island.
A British expedition from Newfoundland have captured the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon.
From the Havanna.
Letters received at New-York the 23d inst. inform that the merchants at the Havanna having remonstrated to the Spanish court on the conduct of the intendant, as being injurious to the interests of commerce, an order had been issued for his recall, with instructions to remain in office until the arrival of his successor. Irritated at this mark of disgrace, the intendant seized upon most of the American vessels in port (many of which vessels were under Spanish colours) condemned them and their cargoes, and threw several of their captains into prison. He was expected to take his departure for Spain in about two weeks. Eight or ten English Guineamen were at Havanna, preparing to clear out with all possible dispatch, tho' it was not officially known there that hostilities were renewed in Europe. It was very likely at the Havanna.
Tobago taken. —Capt. Flynn, arrived at Norfolk the 22d inst. in 12 days from Antigua, informs that on his departure, news of the capture of the island of Tobago was received, and believed to be authentic.
From Cape Francois.
Arrived at Alexandria the 20th inst. brig Active, capt. Haynes, 12 days from Cape Francois. When capt. H. failed, the Cape was besieged on the land side by the brigands within a mile of the town, and blockaded by 5 English 74 gun ships, a frigate, brig and schooner. It was supposed they would surrender the Cape to the British in a few days, as there was not more than 15 days provisions in it. Gen. Rochambeau has established his head quarters there. The Mole and Port-au-Prince was so closely hemmed in by the Brigands that the inhabitants could not go half a mile out without being murdered.
A discovery had been made of a plot to burn Port Royal by the negroes, & also 40 or 50 coffins were found full of loaded muskets—about 60 of the negroes concerned in it had been apprehended, and a number of them executed, and the remainder were in confinement for the purpose of hanging about 9 or 10 a week, till the whole has paid the forfeit of their villainy.
ALXANDRIA, July 20.
By a gentleman who came in the stage last night from Frederickburg, we learn that JAMES THOMSON CALLENDER was drowned a few mornings since, either by accident or design—He was in the constant practice of bathing every morning.
The cession of Louisiana will be considered as one of the most important events in the history of this country, that has occurred since the declaration of independence. Mr. Jefferson's presidency will be hailed by the future inhabitants of that extensive & delightful country, as the period of its birth, and his memory will be regarded with respect for having directed the negotiation, which terminated thus advantageously for his country.
While the cession of Louisiana is regarded as honorable to our executive and administration, we should not hesitate in awarding to Chan. Livingston, the credit due to his diplomatic talents, and to the attention and ability he has excited in this negotiation.
The small wits of the day have jested at Mr. Livingston's deafness, and queried how he would argue in a cabinet interview with Bonaparte. They now find that he has at least had his eyes well open, and that he has carefully watched the moment of striking with most advantage to his country.
Mr. Monroe, it is presumable, has now gone to the Spanish court to complete the object of his mission by negotiating for the possession of the Floridas. There is little doubt but he will be as successful at Madrid, as Mr. Livingston has been at the court of Paris.
Morning Chronicle.
T his Day is dissolved the Co-Partnership of JONES & CHAFEE, by mutual consent,—All persons who have unsettled accounts with the said company, are requested to call and settle the same without delay.
GERSHOM JONES.
OTIS CHAFEE.
N. B. The Brats Founder and Copper-Smith's business will be continued, in all their various branches, by the subscriber, at the same store that was occupied by the above firm.—His friends and the public, who may favor him with their custom, may be assured of receiving every possible attention, and a grateful acknowledgment of the smallest favors.
OTIS CHAFEE.
Wanted, as an Apprentice to the above business, a steady active lad, from 13 to 15 years of age.
NEWPORT, Saturday, July 30, 1803.
Mr. MONROE, it is said, has left Paris for Madrid, to negotiate with the Court of Spain for the cession of East and West Florida.
On Monday last, arrived here from New-York, in the Hopp Aurora, Capt. Cahoon, the Hon. Aaron Burr, Vice-President of the United States, and after a few hours stay, left town for Providence.
"The Raven chides blackness."
The federalists are much distressed at a Toast drank at Newark, on the late anniversary, in which they consider the Vice-President traduced. They ask with much seeming sincerity & alarm, "In what condition must that community be, when any man has venture to abuse the second officer in the government!" To a person who was ignorant of the conduct of the federalists, this would be thought a very proper question—he would think society must be in a desperate situation. Yet fully acquainted, as we are, with their unjustifiable abuse of the First Magistrate, (not the second)—those which under the last administration would have subjected them to fine and imprisonment—their slanders upon the fair-est characters in society—their continual warfare against every thing valuable or desirable in government—their slaughter of those in private as well as public life—their crimes at which humanity recoils,—we think it comes with an ill grace. Beside, when we take a cursory view of the same paper (the Newport Mercury) we perceive abuse on every side, and slander in every column.—They blow hot and cold at the same breath; and while they defend one, dart an arrow at another. In fine—so various, repeated and absurd are their inconsistencies and contradictions, that we are not at all surprised that "slanderers condemn slander."
It seems to be a plan lately adopted by the good friends of order, to try the experiment of public and personal insult. Several instances of this nature have taken place in this town within a few weeks. It appears that there are certain bullying characters, (whose insignificance is a sufficient pledge of safety) agreed upon and appointed by the federal directors to march about street, and to offer abuse to individuals who are of a friendly disposition towards the present administration. This is a last, and it must be a desperate resort.—While it brings to remembrance those fierce and fiery times, when peaceable but readfast citizens were constantly insulted with threats to "draw the line!" it affords a consolation, that as those villainous menaces have flailed away, and dissolved in thin air; so the present insolence of but secondary and inferior bullies, is but the faint and feeble echo of former effrontery—the mere shadow of an Upan blade!
TO JO BUNKER, (in last Mercury.)
AGAIN you have come forward in the shape of a reporter of the opinions of your neighbor Worthy. The public have had many specimens of your talents as a reporter, and will in this case, as they have in former ones, take the liberty of judging the report, by the reporter. At first sight, your report appears somewhat plausible, it has the face of candor, but we are confident will on inspection be found a bubble, which will burst in the air. Apparently your hopes are fixed on the idea, that by an artless and out-of-story, you may insinuate something, to answer your designs.
In a former paper you were convicted of wilful, malicious, and premeditated falsehood; and if, Sir, reason and truth could convince one who is determined not to be convinced, you would be convinced that your last communication is very much inclined with the same. For the truth of this, we appeal to the attentive and dispassionate—for it would answer no good purpose, to appeal to those who are encircled in party prejudice and political animosity. And what, after two weeks travel, have you produced? Any substantial charge against the administration? Any indication of neglect? Any misapplication of public money? Any breach made in the Constitution? Any individual oppressed by the civil power? Any removal from office? Any insurrection, revolt, or disturbance? Any important secret drawn from the cabinet? Any thing equally? No.—What then? Why an old book with a new title, and an extract from it, which you and your cotemporaries have worn as thread bare as a beggar's coat.
The federalists have ever been anxious to impress on the world that the Republicans were inimical to Washington. As false as it was in the beginning, they now tell it as tho' they fully believed it. Just like the liar, after brooding over a falsehood, and telling it as often as the federalists have the abuse of Washington by Callender, they seem to believe it must be true. But suppose we admit that Washington was slandered in Callender's "Prospect before Us," (tho' we are far from justifying the author) and what does it prove? Does it prove that the Republicans from Georgia to Maine participated in it? Does it prove that they universally approved of that transaction? Does it prove that Washington was not so much respected by the Republicans as by the Federalists? Does it prove that his services are not held in grateful remembrance? Or does it prove any thing more or less than this, that Callender being (like Jo Bunker) a vile fellow, was guilty of a vile action!—Thus much for the burthen of your complaint.
Again, Sir, you insinuate that the present administration were elected by improper means. With humble deference to the opinion of so great a man as Jo Bunker expects to be, we do conceive other considerations (not such imaginary ones as he suggests, but important and alarming considerations) effected it. When the last administration advanced with gigantic strides to-
wards establishing an aristocracy; when they laid burthens grievous to be borne; when millions were expended for the purpose of building a navy, to ward off a blow which was never seriously apprehended; when the earnings of industry were exacted for the maintenance of some few thousands of soldiers; when the faults of Rulers were of that sacred nature, that an investigation involved fine, persecution, and imprisonment, more inveterate than Riebelin's ministry produced; when the government borrowed its own money at an enormous interest of those who detained it; when excise-men, assessors, and tax-gatherers were appointed in every quarter of the Union to give the Executive that undue influence the Constitution did not intend—then the fathers of liberty awoke—then their sons exercised the energy of Americans—they commenced an investigation of the leading measures of the administration—they made this enquiry: Is an hereditary senate, a kingly president, absolutely necessary to keep us in political subjection, and brotherly harmony? Is a navy thus large, raised to punish aggression on our commerce, to give security to our navigation? Or is it to give office and emolument (do not misunderstand us, Mr. Bunker, we do not say employment) to certain anti-revolutionary partisans and their sons? Is that badge of defatton, a standing army (and what is a novel thing, which consisted of more officers than soldiers) raised to protect our rights, defend our liberties and check invasion? Or is it that idleness and dissipation, should alone receive governmental patronage? Is a sedition law, that bane of liberty, passed that government shall not be libelled? Or is it that a free and impartial enquiry is prohibited? Is a loan effected because the exigencies of our infant republic demands it? Or is it that a favored few shall receive the usurious interest, the terms of this loan authorized? Are the silent, the overbearing, and the vicious to subsist on the imaginary wants of government, and the general mass of the people to give them this subsistence? Or rather shall we not elect other rulers? These were among the reasons which produced a change in government—these were substantial inducements for Mr. Adams to take flight under the mantle of darkness.
Lastly, (for we have already exceeded the limits we intended at this time) you assert that our burthens have not been diminished, and that our taxes have not been lessened. From your propensity to falsehood, this does not surprise us. It hardly needs a refutation. Ask the land-holder if he now pays a house tax. Ask the merchant if he now pays a stamp duty. Ask the man who conveys his family to meeting in a carriage, if that is taxed. Ask the retailer (for we suppose you are often there) if he pays for his licence. If this does not satisfy you, peruse the last report of the Secretary of the Treasury, and learn the prosperity of your country. Upon the whole, Jo Bunker, the more we reflect upon your production, the more we are led to believe, that you are one combined with many to disturb the public tranquility, to subvert order and good government—and to get yourself & others in office. In ancient republics, the "outs" envied the "ins"; and as human nature is ever the same, it is so now. Passion and prejudice are placed in front, detraction and falsehood in the centre, prophecy and Jo Bunker in the rear! a noble army indeed to fight the cause of the "outs" against reason, truth, and equal justice. Till your next communication, Mr. Bunker, farewell.
"SOLOMON GUNDY," has been received, and is under consideration.
MARRIED —At Mt. Hope, in the town of Foster, the Hon. THEODORE FORSTER, of Providence, late a Senator of the United States, to Miss ESTHER BOWEN MILLARD, daughter of Mr. Noah Millard, jun. of Foster.
DIED —In this town, after a long and tedious illness, Mrs. MERITABEL MANN, the amiable consort of Doctor John P. Mann.
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, July 30. ENTERED. From Brig Alfred, Lyndon, New-Port Sloop Aurora, Cahoon, New-York Do. Two Sisters, Earl, Do. Ship Angeronia, Burdick, Charleston Schooner Two Sisters, Dean, Boston Do. Nausica, Oliver, Narvona CLEARED. For Sloop Sally & Ann, Church, New-York Do. Sally Congdon, Richmond Do. Aurora, Cahoon, New-York Ship Commerce, Lawton, Amsterdam
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON Wednesday the seventeenth day of August at 12 o'clock A. M. if fair weather, if not the next preceding fair day, and assigned to the purchaser or purchasers by the subscriber, by virtue of a power of Attorney from William Gregory, jun. of Camden in the District of Maine, Gentleman, Assignee to the estate of JOHN FAXON, a Bankrupt, a certain mortgage of a lot of land situate in the town of Middletown in the county of Newport in the State of Rhode Island, containing about forty acres be the same more or less; bounding Northerly on land of Edward Thurber, Easterly on a high way, Southerly, partly on land of Caleb Peabody, and partly on land of Gideon Barker, and Westerly on a highway. Said mortgage was made to the said John Faxon, and fully executed and signed by Thomas Russell of the above said Newport, merchant, and his wife Anne Russell; said Mortgage is sold for the benefit of the creditors of the said John Faxon. Sale to be on the premises; conditions of sale to be made known at the time and place.
JOHN GARDINER, of South Kingstown. July 28th, 1803.
THE Co-partnership of Favis and Langley Coopers, is this day dissolved by mutual agreement. All persons having any demands on the said firm, are desired to present the same for settlement; and those indebted, are also called on to make payment. ELISHA NORTON, JOHN S. LANGLEY. Newport, July 30, 1803. 143
Entertainment. THE Subscriber informs the Public that he has opened a house of Entertainment on Refe-Island , in the Harbor of Newport, where Ladies and Gentlemen may be accommodated to their satisfaction. Sailing parties, &c. who may please to call, will receive every attention, and the thanks of their most obedient servant. July 29. SYLVANUS PRATT.
For Alexandria, THE good Sloop LITTLE REBECCA , of Warren, JOHN CARR master, now lying at Handy's Wharf. Will sail from this place in about 6 days, weather permitting.—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, or to HENRY MOORE & Co. Ferry Wharf. Newport, July 30, 1803.
For Charleston, S. C. THE fast sailing Big CONCORD , William Oldridge, master—having her best accommodations. Will sail on Thursday next.—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Banister's Wharf, or to J. H. CAHOONE. Newport, July 30.
Castle Spectre, for this night only, with a New Afterpiece. THEATRE—NEWPORT. Monday Evening, Auguſt 1, 1803, Will be presented for the only night this season, the much admired Drama, in five Acts, called The Castle Spectre, Written by M. G. LEWIS, Esq. author of "Adelaïde, East-Indian," &c. New and appropriate Scenery and Decorations. Earl Olmond, Mr. Barrett. Reginald, Mr. Powell. Percy, Mr. Kenny. Father Philips, Mr. Dickenson. Mortley, Mr. Dickenson. Kenric, Mr. Downie. Saith, Mr. Wilson. Hassan, Mr. Bignall. Muley, Mr. Parsons. Alaric, Mr. Parsons. Anyela, Mrs. Powell. Alice, Mrs. Dickenson. Evelina, Miss Field. To which will be added, for the first time in Newport, the favorite Pantomime Entertainment called the Death of Captain Cook AT OWHYEE.
Teroohoo (King of Owhyee) Mr. Powell. Perea, (Emar's favorite Lover) Mr. Dickenson. Roah, (his Rival) Mr. Wilson. Indian Priest, Mr. Kenny. Manito-mo, (a Chief) Mr. Downie. Mickeshocky, (Ditto) Mr. Bignall. Cherabon, (Ditto) Mr. Barrow. Lieutenant of Marines, Mr. Taylor. Ben Burulin, Mr. Parsons. and, Captain Cook, Mr. Barrett. Emar, Mrs. Bignall.
In Act 1st. A Nuptial Procession WITH THE Performance of the Marriage Ceremony according to the Customs observed at Owhyee. Also, the manner of A Combat with Battle-Axes, between Kean and Perea. At 2d. The arrival of the Ship Resolution, And the ceremony observed at entering into A Treaty of Peace with the Natives. After which, AN INDIAN DANCE. And the piece concludes with The Assassination of Captain COOK.
TICKETS, and places for the Boxes, may be taken at the THEATRE on the days of performance, from 10 till 1 A. M. and from 2 till 10 P. M. Boxes One Dollar—Pit 50 Cents—and Gallery 25 Cents.—Doors open 1/2 before 7, and the Curtain to rise 1/2 before 8 o'clock.
WHEREAS we the subscribers being this day by the Hon. Court of Probate in North Kingstown, appointed Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Silvester Gardner, late of said North Kingstown, Esq. deceased, represented insolvent: These are to notify the creditors to said estate, to bring in their respective claims to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, at any time within twelve months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. NICHOLAS C. NORTHUP, } Commis- JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } sioners. GEORGE THOMAS, } All Persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN SMITH, Administrator. North-Kingstown, July 11, 1803.

L I N E S. On the Death of Mr. *****. Inscribed to the amiable -----  B ENEATH the shade of yon funeral tree, Whose dark boughs faintly o'er the tomb- stones wave, My sad reflections I devote to thee, Thou early victim of the silent grave! Yet not for thee my bursting heart o'erflows, For thou art freed from ev'ry human care, I mourn, alas! the sweet Eliz'a's woes, And o'er her anguish drop affection's tear. Snatch'd in a moment from her dear embrace, In manhood's prime, with health and fortune blest; Adorn'd with ev'ry intellectual grace That warms and dignifies the human breast. He falls to rise no more! Beware, ye vain! Know that existence is a fragile & w're; Compare your bliss—more certain is your pain; You bloom, you fade, you perish in an hour. [Alled from Mrs. Vill'a's.]
Take Notice.  T HE Wanton estate, in Jamestown, which was sold on the 4th of April last, by order of the General Assembly (the conditions of sale not being complied with on the part of the purchaser) will be again sold at Public Auction, on Monday, the 8th day of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon (if fair weather, if not, the first fair day after) on the premis- es.—Conditions of sale will be made known at the time. CONSTANT TABER, } Commit- SAMUEL VERNON, } tee. Newport, July 22, 1803. The several Primers in the State will publish the above until the time of sale.
Looking-Glasses.  F OR Sale at the Store of NATHANIEL SWEET & Co. an elegant assortment of Looking- Glasses, which cannot fail of pleasing those who wish to purchase—prices, from One Dollar 25 Cents to Eighteen Dollars 50 Cents. Newport, June 18. 142tf
TO BE LET. A House, or part of one, situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer. Newport, March 12, 1803. 128
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.  DAVID MELVILL, jun.  R ESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome ad- dition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationa- ry, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed- Cores—Cloth-Lines, &c. &c. New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consist- ing of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. CASH given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803. 140tf
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY  Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or Paper Ware-House,  W HERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Let- ter 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 pat- tern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete As- sortment 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 Pa- per-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802. 74tf
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street,  H AS constantly for sale, a general Assort- ment of West-India and other  G O O D S. One barrel fresh ESSENCE OF SPRUCE, per lb. or gallon.—Also, 5000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash. Also, best COCOA SHELLS by the lb. Cash given for Corn and Linen RAGS. Newport, April 16, 1803. 118tf
THE subscriber, being determined to leave this State shortly, "if the Lord will," notwithstanding he has a veneration for it, and the present Rulers, & particularly for this his na- tive town; but in going, thinks it will be to his advantage; and requests all persons to whom- ever he is indebted, to call on him and receive their dues, and those who are indebted to him, to make payment. JOHN PITMAN. Newport, July 16, 1803. 145
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. 50tf
JOHN MARSH Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general,  T HAT 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
NOTICE.  T HE DRAWING of MASON'S HALL LOTTERY, will com- mence on Wednesday the 28th of September next.  W E the subscribers, having been appointed by the Court of Probate for the town of Newport, Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the es- tate of Peter Taylor, late of Newport, Mariner, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give no- tice to all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit the same to either of us, within six months from the date hereof, that be- ing the time allowed by said Court for the pur- pose aforesaid, or they will be precluded accord- ing to law. DANIEL DUNHAM, jun. WALTER CORNELL. All persons otherwise indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JAMES TAYLOR, Adm'r. Newport, 15th 7th Mo. 1803. 146
W HEREAS the Court of Probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having ap- pointed 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 dwell- ings, within twelve months from the date here- of, that being the time allowed by said Court. GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis- BENJAMIN SMITH, } sioners. All persons indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JEREMIAH HUNT of Newport. North-Kingstown, April 21, 1803. 135
NEW HOTEL.  T HE 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. BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
SAMUEL JAMES HAS FOR SALE,  A this Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at whole- sale and retail, on as good terms as can be pur- chased in America. A generous credit given to those who pur- chase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good pa- per, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. May 14, 1803. 6m
Joseph W. Paul & Co. Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf,  A 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 in- tend to keep a constant supply. Best Havana white and brown SUGARS, by the Box. Masters of Vessels, &c. can be supplied with any articles they may want, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, February 5, 1803. 136
FOR SALE,  T HE fast sailing brig FAVORITE, now lying at Hardy's wharf, on- ly four years old, built of the best of materials, and of the fol- lowing 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
FOR SALE, BY  SIMEON MARTIN,  S IXTY Hds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana 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 Staws of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per staw— 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. 122tf
Freborn & Charles Coggeshall  O POSITE Mr. G. Gibb's Store, have con- stantly 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, Pep- per, Cinnamon, & 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
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12.  Keyes & Brigham,  H AVE 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 dipp tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef. Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by call- ing at said Store, will meet the greatest en- couragement. April 23, 1803.
NOTICE  I s hereby given, to all persons having any de- mands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON, late of Jamestown, deceased, to ex- hibit them; and all persons indebted to said es- tate, are called upon to make payment to MA- RY CONGDON, of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, her lawful Agent, at Newport. November 22, 1802. 113tf
Call and See!  WILLIAM TILLINGHAST,  H AS just received from Boston, and New- York, a large Assortment of  English & India GOODS, Which he is determined to dispose of at Whole- sale or Retail, as low as can be purchased in Newport. July 2, 1803. 144 6w
FOR SALE BY  MEIN & ROGERS, FIFTY Casks best GUN-POWDER, Philadelphia & Baltimore best super- fine FLOUR, best German STEEL. Newport, April 16, 1803. 133
HAY SCREWING.  T HE subscriber informs the public that he has taken the building of Mr. Jonathan Simmons, lately occupied by Jonathan Marsh, deceased; where the Hay-Screwing business will be carried on as usual, and on reasonable terms. Any quantity, of Hay, ready screwed, may be had on very short notice, and all favors thankfully acknowledged. JOHN IRISH. Newport, April 9, 1803. 132
John A. Shaw, & Co.  I NFORM 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 Neck- lags, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cases, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's best & common Hats, Suspender, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shov- el & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cams, 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 Quils, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rappee & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewel- lery & 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. 72tf
HENRY MOORE, & Co.  HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store on the Ferry Wharf, by Wholesale & Retail, as Cheap as at any Store in Newport.  JAMAICA Spirits, Warming Pans,  W. I. & New-England House & hearth Bricks, Rum, Sieves, Pewter, Holland, Gin, Flat Irons, Sherry and Malaga Coffee Mills, Wines, Looking Glasses, Molasses, loaf & brown Brads and Iron Candle- Sugar, sticks, Hyson-kin, Tea, Tea Pots, Souchong & Bohea Tobacco & Snuff, Raisins, Nutmegs, All kinds of Nails, Allspice, Cassia, Cloves, Anchors, Pepper, Indigo, Fifty stands English Copperas, Allum, Mulets, Cateel and New York Flints, Powder & Shot, Soap, Brimstone, Crockery and Glass Iron and Steel, Ware, Brass Kettles, Hais of every kind Tea Trays & Waiters, from 1 dollar to 6 Knives & Forks, dollars 50 cents, Razors, Locks, 6 by 8 window Glass, Hinges, thumb Latch- Cotton Wool, es, Cotton & wool Cards, Hammers, Slates, Flour by the Barrel, Bellows, &c. &c. They earnestly request those who have Ac- counts open with Wm. Moore, jun. & Co. espe- cially such as have been of more than a year's standing to settle them without delay, either by Cash or Note. May 12, 1803. 137tf
MASON'S HALL LOTTERY.  T HE 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 New- port, to raise by Lottery the sum of Two Thou- sand 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 follow- ing Scheme for the patronage of the Public.  S C H E M E. Not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize, Dollars. 1 Prize of 2500 Dollars is 2500 1 1000 1000 2 500 1000 4 250 1000 10 100 1000 10 50 500 10 25 250 10 20 200 35 10 350 1500 6 9000 1903 Prizes. 3097 Blanks. 5000 Tickets at 4 Dollars is 20000 This Scheme is calculated for the advan- tage 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 punctu- ally 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. } Man- EDWARD EASTON, jun. } agers. CLARKE COOK, WILLIAM MOORE, jun. }
Tickets in the above Lottery may be had of either of the Managers. Newport, March 7, 1803. 128tf
MEIN & ROGERS  HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE in Thames-Street, at the Head of Banister's Wharf,  NEWPORT,  A general Assortment of GROCERIES,  WHOLESALE & RETAIL. Jamaica Rum, 4th Mace and 5th Proof Nutmegs Cogniac Brandy Cloves Best Holland Geneva Cinnamon Old Madeira Cassia London Particu- Allspice lar Pepper Do. N.Y. Market Ginger Sherry Cayenne Pepper Lisbon Best Durham Mustard Malaga Do. English Starch Port—and Pearl Barley Claret Olive Oil—in Flasks Hibbert's brown Stout Basket Salt and London Porter Salt-Petre French Cordials, a Alum great Variety Molasses Best Indigo Best Hyson Roll Brimstone Hyson Gun Powder Hyson-kin Patent Shot Souchong—and Ingredients for Bitters Bohea Spermaceti Candles Coffee Best Maccabau and Loaf, Muscovado, Scotch Snuff India Sugars Tobacco Cask and box Raisins Best Spanish Segars Currants China—in Tea sets Almonds 25 bbls. Pilot Bread Prunes 25 Do. Ship do. Olives An Assortment of Glass Anchovies & Crockery Ware— Superfine & fine Flour together with a Vari- ety of other Articles. April 2, 1803. 131