Herald of the United States (Warren, R.I.), 1806-01-18 00:00:00

Gazet of the United States.
WARREN:—PUBLISHED NEAR THE POST-OFFICE, BY NATHANIEL PHILLIPS.
[No. 16, of Vol. XIV.]
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1806.
[Whole No. 682.]
United States.
LIST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE NINTH CONGRESS, of the United States.
SENATE.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
*NICHOLAS Gilman, William Plummer.
MASSACHUSETTS.
John Q. Adams, Timothy Pickering.
VERMONT.
Stephen R. Bradley, Israel Smith.
RHODE-ISLAND.
*James Fenner, Benjamin Howland.
CONNECTICUT.
James Hillhouse, Uriah Tracy.
NEW-YORK.
Samuel L. Mitchell, John Smith.
PENNSYLVANIA.
John Coudit, *Aaron Kitchell.
DELAWARE.
George Logan, Samuel Massey.
MARYLAND.
James A. Bayard, Samuel White.
VIRGINIA.
Samuel Smith, Robert Wright.
KENTUCKY.
William B. Giles, Andrew Moore.
NORTH CAROLINA.
*John Adair, *Buckner Thurston.
SOUTH-CAROLINA.
David Stone, *James Turner.
GEORGIA.
John Gaillard, Thomas Sumter.
TENNESSEE.
Abraham Baldwin, James Jackson.
OHIO.
Joseph Anderson, *Daniel Smith.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Silas Benion, Samuel Tenney, *C. Ellis, David Hough, *T. W. Thompson.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Jacob Crowninshield, Richard Cuts, Ebenezer Seaver, William Siedman, Joseph B. Varnum, Phoebe Bishop, *Orchard Cook, *Joseph Barker, *Isaiah L. Green, *Barnabas Bidwell, *John Chandler, Peleg Wadsworth, Samuel Taggart, Seth Hastings, *Josiah Quincy, *William Ely, *Jeremiah Nelson.
VERMONT.
Gideon Olin, James Elliot, Martin Chittenden, *James Fisk.
RHODE-ISLAND.
Nehemiah Knight, Joseph Stanton.
CONNECTICUT.
John Cotton Smith, Samuel W. Dana, John Davenport, jun. Benjamin Talmadge, *Jonathan O. Moseley, *Timothy Pickering, jun. Lewis B. Sturges.
NEW-YORK.
*John Blake, jun. *Silas Halsey, Henry W. Livingston, *Joshua Masters, *John Russell, *Peter Sailly, Thomas Sammons, *Martin G. Shanemore, David Thomas, *Uri Tracy, Philip Van Cortlandt, Killian K. Van Rensselaer, Daniel C. Verplanck, *Eliphalet Wickes, *Nathan Williams, *Gordon S. Mumford, George Clinton, jun.
NEW-JERSEY.
Henry Southard, Ebenezer Elmer, *John Lambert, William Helms, James Sloan, *Ezra Darby.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Joseph Clay, Michael Leib, Andrew Gregg, John Rea, David Burt, *Christian Lower, John Whitehill, Isaac Anderson, *John Hamilton, John Smilie, Jacob Richards, *James Lelly, William Findlay, *John Pugh, Frederick Conrad, Robert Brown, *Robert Whitehill, *Samuel Smith.
DELAWARE.
*James M. Broom.
MARYLAND.
Joseph H. Nicholson, Nicholas R. Moore, William M'Creery, *Patrick Magruder, Roger Nelson, *Leonard Covington, John Archer, John Campbell, *Charles Goldsborough.
VIRGINIA.
Joseph Lewis, jun. John Smith, *John Claiborne, Thomas Newton, jun. John Randolph, Thomas M. Randolph, John Clapton, John Dawson, Alexander Wilson, Mathew Clay, Edwin Gray, Peter Goodwin, Abram T. Tapp, Christopher Clark, *John Morrow, John W. Eppes, David Holmes, Walter Jones, Philip R. Thompson, *James M. Garrett, *Burwell Bassett, John G. Jackson.
KENTUCKY.
George M. Bedinger, M. Lyon, M. Walton, John Boyle, John Fowler, Thomas Sandford.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Nathaniel Macon, William Blackledge, James Holland, Richard Stanford, Thomas Wynns, Marmaduke Williams, Joseph Winston, Willis A. H. jun. *Thomas Blount, *Donovan M'Farland, Nathaniel Alexander, *Thomas Kennan.
SOUTH-CAROLINA.
*Robert Marion, William Butler, *David R. Williams, *O'Brien Smith, Richard Winn, Livi Caley, Thomas Moore, *Eustis Earle.
GEORGIA.
Peter Earle, Joseph Bryan, *Cowles Meade, David Meriwether.
TENNESSEE.
George W. Campbell, William Dickson, John Rhea.
OHIO.
Jeremiah Morrow.
Those marked (*) thus, are new members.
NINTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, DEC. 23, 1805.
MESSAGE
from the President of the United States, covering the memorial of the governor and judges in behalf of the inhabitants of Detroit.
Memorial of the mayor, aldermen, and commonality of the city of New-York, praying that the city of New-York may be speedily put into a state of defence.
Memorial of the chamber of commerce of Philadelphia, praying an additional duty on tonnage, to defray the expences of the harbor, &c.
Resolved, That the president of the United States be requested to inform the house whether any and what steps have been taken by any particular state, indebted to the United States, in defence of their harbours.
WILLIAM EATON, Esq.—The resolution for rewarding this hero, was read and passed.
Petition of Anna Bird, widow of Oway Bird, collector of Norfolk, to accept certain parts of the real estate of the late Oway Bird, in discharge of the arrears due from the same to the United States. Referred.
Mr. Dawson, from the committee appointed on that part of the president's message which relates to aggressions committed by the vessels of foreign nations, &c. made a report in part, submitting two letters received from the secretary of the navy, and three resolutions, in substance as follows:
1. That a sum not exceeding 150 000 dollars be appropriated to cause our ports and harbours to be protected.
2. That a sum not exceeding 250,000 dollars be appropriated to cause to be built a number of gun boats, not exceeding 50, for the protection of our ports and harbours.
3. That a sum not exceeding 660,000 dollars be appropriated, to enable the president of the United States to cause to be built six line of battle ships.
On motion of Mr. Dawson, these resolutions were referred to a committee of the whole on the state of the union.
TUESDAY, DEC. 24.
Mr. Crowninshield, from the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made a favorable report, in the case of Isaac Cason, which was referred to the same committee of the whole.
The house then again resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Dawson in the chair—on the report of the committee of elections on the contested election of Cowles Meade; when a debate followed of between two and three hours length.
A division of the question on the concluding resolution of the report having been called for, the committee divided on the following member of the resolution—"Resolved, that Cowles Meade, returned to this House as a member thereof from the State of Georgia, is not entitled to a seat"—Ayes 69—Nays 52.
On the second member, viz. "That Thomas Spalding is entitled to a seat, the committee divided. Ayes 72—carried.
When Mr. Spalding appeared, was qualified, and took his seat.
Adjourmed till Thursday.
THURSDAY, DEC. 26.
The report on the petition of the crew of the late frigate Philadelphia, taken up. The house concurred in the report—
That the petitioners have leave to withdraw their petition.
Mr. Bidwell called for the resolution relative to the token of Gratitude to WILLIAM EATON, Esquire.
Upon which the house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Gregg in the chair.
Mr. J. Clay said that it was very far from his intention to depreciate the merits of Mr. Eaton—but, he could not think, that the taking such a place as Dene, with the assistance of about a dozen Americans, worthy of so high and honorable a reward, as a gold medal! He observed that such an honor had only been voted on the most important occasion—and he named the affair of York town, &c.
Mr. J. Randolph concurred with Mr. Clay. He thought that the reward voted by a country to an individual, should be proportionate to the services rendered. He was not, he said, personally known to the gentleman, who was the subject of the present investigation, but, he thought, that his mind would find the amplest satisfaction by a vote of thanks from the house. In such a case as this, to give a reward, such as was only three times voted during the revolutionary war, he could not agree. A medal was voted on the capture of Burgoyne at Saratoga—
another, on the important victory at York Town—and a third upon that sublime occasion when the Commander in Chief of our Army, after gaining our Independence, resigned his commission to Congress. There is, continued Mr. Randolph, a barbar in politics, as well as in poetry. We may go too far in each—shall we then pass a vote similar to that on those occasions—for a mere scuffle between a handful of Americans, and a parcel of half naked barbarians. The expressions of the full approbation of the house, would be surely more satisfactory, than even the reward now in contemplation, and most fully remunerate the gentleman for his services.
On Mr. Randolph's sitting down, the question was called for, and it was put on the first amendment, viz. to strike out the word "sword," and insert the word "medal."—Affirmative 56; negative 54.
The committee rose and reported the resolution as amended, which was immediately taken up in the house.
Mr. J. Clay rose to express his wish that the gentlemen in the majority would accede to the sword instead of the medal. He could not, he said, consistent with the ideas of his duty, vote for so high a reward as a medal; and, should it be finally agreed to, he must be under the necessity of giving his negative to the whole business.
Mr. Varnum spoke at considerable length on the merits of Mr. Eaton. But, says Mr. Varnum, it would make no odds to me, whether I was rewarding a general or a sutler, provided that each had done a signal service for his country. I call, continued he, upon any gentleman to say, in what other instance, such a project as Mr. Eaton's had been carried into complete execution. He had already served his country three years as a consul in Barbary, and when dismissed, he forms the vast idea of liberating his countrymen from an ignominious bondage, by conquering the oppressing barbarian who held them in slavery. He effected the greatest part, and I verily believe, continued Mr. Varnum, that in a very little time he would have taken Tripoli itself. The President of the United States tells us in his message, that we have received great benefits from Mr. Eaton's services. The navy, he thought, would not have speedily effected a peace without him. Mr. V. concluded by declaring, that since we were a nation, such a service has not been rendered us as that by Mr. Eaton; and that he deserved every honor from his country.
Mr. E.imer was in favour of voting for a medal; swords, says Mr. E. are more appropriate to officers serving under a commander in chief.
Mr. J. Randolph said, that he rose in explanation—that he spoke of intrinsic merit, and of the action alone. He did not agree with the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Varnum.) If in this case, continued Mr. R. we give a gold medal, what most we give when the very highest services are rendered us?
Mr. Williams, of New-York, went over the history of the war with Tripoli, and the ruinous consequences which attended it. He spoke of the services of Mr. Eaton, and of the benefits which the country has received from them.—He contended that he had effected more than commander Preble, however great that gentleman's services might have been, and for which he had been rewarded by a medal. Mr. Williams was in favour of the same honor being done to Mr. Eaton.
Mr. Stanton moved further to amend the resolution by adding the following words, "By which achievement he has shown himself capable of uniting information with talent, reflection with experience, and strategem with bravery."
This amendment was disagreed to—Yeas 1—Nays 101—the mover alone voting for it.
The yeas and nays were now called for, which being called by the clerk, were found to be—Yeas 53—Nays 53.
Mr. Smilie then moved to re-commit the resolution to a select committee—carried.—[This brings the subject again before the house.]
FRIDAY, DEC. 27.
Resolved, that the committee of claims be instructed to inquire whether any, and what further compensation be allowed to the collectors of the direct tax.—Referred.
A Message from the President of the United States was read—relating to the progress of the public buildings in the city of Washington.—Referred to a select committee of 5, and ordered to be printed.
Petition of the inhabitants of New-Haven, in Connecticut, for another Light-House in Long-Island Sound. The house went into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of commerce and manufactures, for erecting Light-House on Long-Island Sound, and making the town of Roxbury a port of delivery.
Mr. Crowninshield said, that he believed there were already six Light-Houses on Long-Island Sound, but, that in consequence of the conduct of the British cruisers, in searching our vessels, and impressing our seamen, shipping were compelled to seek a shelter there, and therefore the two additional Light-Houses were
necessary. He also spoke upon the propriety of making Roxbury a port of delivery.
The chairman reported the bill without amendment, and the house concurred. It was then ordered to be engrossed, and to be read a third time on Monday next.
The house went into a committee on the petition of Anthony Benezet, and others. A debate ensued—the committee rose and had leave to sit again.
Mr. Broom moved as follows:—Resolved, that the committee of commerce and manufactures be instructed to inquire into the expediency of making the port of New-Castle, in the district of Delaware a port of entry.—Agreed to.
The house in committee of the whole, determined against the petition of William Mattox and Haenes French, of Vermont.—Adjourned till Monday next.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
BY AN ARRIVAL AT NEW-YORK.
AUSTRIA UNDISMAYED.
IMPORTANT STATE PAPER.
Proclamation of the Emperor of Austria Francis II. Elective Emperor of the Romans, Hereditary Emperor of Austria, &c.
THE Emperor of France has compelled me to take up arms. To his ardent desire of military achievements—his passion to be recorded in history under the title of a Conqueror—the limits of France already so much enlarged, and defined by sacred treaties, still appear too narrow; he wishes to unite in his own hands all the ties upon which depends the balance of Europe. The fairest fruits of exalted civilization, every species of happiness that a nation can enjoy, and which result from peace and concord; every thing which, even by himself, is the Sovereignty of a great civilized people, must be held dear and estimable, is to be destroyed by a War of Conquest; and thus the greater part of Europe is to be compelled to submit to the laws and mandates of France.
"This project announces all that the Emperor of France has performed, threatened or promised—He respects no proposition which reminds him of the regard prescribed by the law of nations to the sacredness of treaties, and of the first obligations which are due towards foreign independent States.—At the very time that he knew of the mediation of Russia, and of every step which, directed equally by a regard to my own dignity, and to the feelings of my heart I adopted, for the re-establishment of tranquillity, the security of my States, and the promotion of a general peace, his views were fully disposed, and no choice was left between war, and unarmed, abject submission!
"Under these circumstances, I took hold of that hand which the Emperor of Russia, animated by the noblest feelings in behalf of the cause of justice and independence stretched forth to support me. Far from attacking the throne of the Emperor of France, and keeping steadily in view the preservation of peace, which we so publicly and sincerely stated to be our only wish, we declared in the presence of all Europe, "That we would, in no event, interfere in the internal concerns of France, nor make any alteration in the new constitution which Germany received after the peace of Luneville. Peace and independence were the only objects which we wished to attain; no ambitious views, no intention, such as that since ascribed to me, of subjugating Bavaria, had any share in our councils. But the Sovereign of France, totally regardless of the general tranquillity, listened not to these overtures.—Wholly absorbed in himself, and occupied only with the display of his own greatness and omnipotence, he collected all his forces—compelled Holland and the Elector of Baden to join him

whilst his secret ally, the Elector Palatine, false to his sacred promise, voluntarily delivered himself up to him; violated, in the most insulting manner, the neutrality of the king of Prussia, at the very moment that he had given the most solemn promises to respect it; and by these violent proceedings he succeeded in surrounding and cutting off a part of the troops which I had ordered to take a position on the Danube and the Iller, and finally, in compelling them to surrender, after a brave resistance.
"A Proclamation, no less furious than any to which the dreadful period of the French Revolution gave birth, was issued, in order to animate the French army to the highest pitch of courage. Let the intoxication of success, or the unhallowed and iniquitous spirit of revenge, actuate the foe; calm and firm I stand in the midst of twenty-five millions of people, who are dear to my heart, and my family. I have a claim upon their love, for I desire their happiness. I have a claim upon their assistance; for whatever they venture for the Throne they venture for themselves, their own families, their posterity, their own happiness and tranquillity, and for the preservation of all that is sacred and dear to them.
"With fortitude the Austrian Monarchy arose from every storm which menaced it during the preceding centuries. Its intrinsic vigour is still undecayed. There still exists in the breast of those good and loyal men, for whose prosperity and tranquillity I combat, that ancient patriotic spirit which is ready to make every sacrifice, and to dare every thing to save what must be saved—their throne and their independence, the national honour, and the national prosperity.
"From this spirit of patriotism on the part of my subjects, I expect, with a proud and tranquil confidence, every thing that is great and good; but of all things unanimity, and a quick, firm, and courageous co-operation in every measure that shall be ordered, to keep the rapid strides of the enemy off from our frontier, until those numerous and powerful auxiliaries can act, which my exalted Ally, the Emperor of Russia, and other powers, who have formerly and recently experienced the insults of the Emperor of France, have declined to combat for the liberties of Europe, and for the security of thrones and of nations. Success will not forsake a just cause forever; and the unanimity of the Sovereigns, the proud manly courage, and the conscious strength of their people, will soon obliterate the first disasters. Peace will flourish again; and in my love, my gratitude, and their own prosperity, my faithful subjects will find a full compensation for every sacrifice which I am obliged to require for their own preservation.
In the name, and at the express command of the Emperor and King.
FRANCIS Count SAURAU. Vienna, Oct. 26.
POSITION OF PRUSSIA.
STATE PAPER.
Transmitted by the Baron De Hardenberg to M. Duroc and M. Laforest.
"The King has commanded me to communicate what follows to his Excellency Marshal Duroc, and to M. Laforest, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Majesty the Emperor of the French.
"His Majesty is uncertain whether he ought to be more surprised at the outrages which the French armies have taken the liberty of committing in his provinces, or at the extraordinary arguments by which it is attempted at this day to justify them. Prussia has declared her neutrality; but adhering to the last to her prior engagements, all the advantages of which henceforth would be in favour of France, she made sacrifices to them, which might have endangered her dearest interests. This invariable integrity, this connection, which, without being in the least degree expensive to France, produced to her an invaluable degree of security on many essential points—how has it been repaid? Justly jealous of that consideration which is no less due to his
power than to his quality the King has read with sensations, which he has in vain endeavoured to suppress, the justificatory dispatch communicated by the French Ambassador to his Cabinet. A justification is attempted upon the practice of the last wars, and the similarity of circumstances; as if the exceptions which were then admitted had not been founded upon positive acts, which have been since annulled by the Peace; as if the Emperor ever took those acts into his consideration, when he took possession of the country of Hanover, of a country that had been so long placed under the protection of Prussia! But ignorance of our intentions is pleaded, as if the intention did not exist in the nature of the transaction, so long as the contrary is not stipulated! As if the solemn protestations of the authorities of the Province, and of the Minister of his Majesty to his Highness the Elector of Bavaria, had not sufficiently made known what was by no means necessary, and that I myself, with the map in my hand, in the conferences which I had with their Excellencies M. Duroc and M. De Laforest, had not declared that no troops whatever should pass through the Margraviates; pointing out to them, at the same time, the route of communication that Bavaria had stipulated for herself, as the only one in which the march of the troops was not likely to meet with any obstruction! It has been said, that in matters of such importance, a positive explanation should take place, as if that were a duty incumbent on the power which reposed in confidence on the faith of a principle, and not upon that which intended to subvert it. In short, a pretext is made of facts which have never had any other foundation than in false reports; and in imputing outrages to the Austrians, which they have never committed, the observation of his Majesty is only directed to the contrast which their conduct offers to that of the French armies. The King could have drawn from the contrast, conclusions more unfavourable respecting the intentions of the Emperor. He will confine himself to the reflection, that his Imperial Majesty had at least his reasons for considering the positive engagements which existed between him and Prussia, as of no importance in his eyes, under the present circumstances; and that he himself was consequently on the point of sacrificing every thing to adhere to his engagements. He considers himself at this day absolved from all obligations antecedent to the present time. Thus restored to that state of things, in which he has no other duty than that of his own safety, and the maxims of common justice, the King will not the less evince that he is always animated by the same principles. To see Europe participate in that Peace, in which he aspires to maintain his own subjects, is his only wish; to contribute, by all the means in his power, to re-establish it upon a solid basis, and to apply to this great work his active mediation, and his unremitting endeavours, shall be his chief duty. But, impeded on every side in these his noble intentions, the King can no longer entrust to other hands than his own and the care of providence the safety of his people. Without obligations for the future, and also without assurances, he finds himself compelled to order his armies to occupy those positions which are indispensably necessary for the protection of the State. Entreating their Excellencies M. Duroc and M. De Laforest to transmit these observations to his Imperial Majesty, I have to assure them of my high consideration.
(Signed) HARDENBERG. "Berlin, Oct. 14, 1805."
OF PRUSSIAN AFFAIRS.
ENGLAND. LONDON, NOV. 15.
The occupation of Hanover, by the Prussians, which is now confirmed, took place so immediately after the evacuation of that city by the French, as to induce an apprehension that these movements were preconceived by their respective courts; there was not, however, any communication between the
commanding officers on the subject. The French began to move off at 8 o'clock in the morning: their march was announced by express to the Duke of Brunswick, at Hildesheim, who immediately sent a regiment of grenadiers, two regiments of infantry, and one of cavalry, to occupy the city, and to restore its legitimate form of government. Some French commissioners and agents remained in Hanover unmolested, but a sale which one of them announced was interdicted.
From the Tribune were landed a king's messenger with dispatches, and a Prussian officer of high rank, also the bearer of important dispatches from the court of Berlin. They have both arrived since in town. The nature of their dispatches has not transpired, but they are believed to relate to the arrangements now making with the Prussian cabinet.
The London Courier of the 15th observes, "We stated yesterday, that a Treaty of Offensive and Defensive Alliance had been concluded between Russia and Prussia.—By this treaty, Prussia engages to make a common cause with England, Russia, and Austria, if Bonaparte does not accede to the terms of Peace which have been proposed to him.—The object of Duroc's mission to Berlin, was to invite Prussia either to join France immediately, or in the event of her not joining her, to preserve a strict neutrality.—The first proposition was immediately rejected. When Russia evinced an intention of no longer remaining neutral, and transmitted a Note on the 25th ult. to the French Ministers Laforest and Duroc—Bonaparte in answer to that note demanded peremptorily, THAT PRUSSIA SHOULD IMMEDIATELY DECLARE FOR OR AGAINST HIM.—The King of Prussia instantly communicated this peremptory demand to the Emperor of Russia, and the two Monarchs in concert returned an answer, in which they proposed—
"That Naples should be evacuated by the French troops; that the Treaty of Luneville should be executed to its full extent; that Switzerland and Holland should be declared INDEPENDENT; and that the regal Dignity of Italy be forever separated from the Imperial Dignity of France.—If these propositions were acceded to, Russia promised to evacuate Corsu; but if they were rejected, the Prussian army would commence its operations.
The Morning Chronicle observes, "We should be inclined to deduce, from these circumstances, the certainty of a war between Prussia and France.—But we have doubts on the above statement. It rests on no authority. That, in consequence of the Note of the 14th of Oct. delivered by Count Hardenberg to M. M. Duroc and Laforest, Bonaparte may have sent back a strong answer, cannot be doubted; but that he sent back a demand, that Prussia should declare herself categorically, for or against him, is perfectly incredible.
NOV. 16.
Our intelligence of this day is, we are happy to observe, of a more cheering complexion than any received for some time from the Continent. Four Hamburg mails were delivered out yesterday, and in the night preceding three Messengers, Russian, English and Prussian arrived. It is certain that they brought dispatches of great moment. Letters from Hamburg of the last date (the 8th) say, "that Russia and Prussia have concluded an Alliance, offensive and defensive!" They also add, that this Treaty was signed by the two Monarchs, soon after the arrival of the Emperor Alexander at Berlin. The Austrian Cabinet, we are also gratified to find, feels undismayed by their recent losses, and is determined to bring into action all the resources of that vast monarchy.
BERLIN, OCT. 26.
The baneful influence of the French here is at length over. Our army have marched in the three divisions annexed hereto, of whose active service we shall expect soon to receive the most interesting intelligence. A martial spirit inspires all ranks of Prussians, against what is now deemed the
common enemy of Europe; and we have the satisfaction to find that the warlike disposition of our Court corresponds with the indignant feelings of the people!
PRUSSIAN ARMY.
1st Division, commanded by his Serene Highness the Duke of Brunswick, viz. 50 squadrons of Cavalry, 37 battalions of the Line and Fusiliers Men. 50,000 2d Division, under the command of Prince Hohenlohe, viz. 50 squadrons of Cavalry, 38 battalions of Infantry, Fusiliers and Yagers 60,000 3d Division, under the command of the Elector of Hesse, viz. 35 squadrons of Cavalry, battalions of the Line and Light Infantry 20,000
OF GENERAL MACK.
LONDON, NOV. 16.
The intelligence from Vienna reaches to the 30th.—At that time not only were the disastrous events in Suabia known, but Gen. Mack had arrived there. He was not at first allowed to enter the town, for fear, it is said, the populace had torn him in pieces. He has been transferred as a prisoner to Brun, where he is to be tried by a Court Martial.
Mack, whose recent treason has produced such calamitous events in Suabia, was strongly suspected during the last war in Italy, to have been bought by France, but his influence at Court unfortunately shifted the charge of his troops. Were it however otherwise, he has long been rendered incompetent of personal exertions by bodily infirmity—he is generally carried in a litter.
PRUSSIAN FLAG.
An order has been given by government, to a principal broker in the Dutch trade, to engage vessels sailing under the Prussian flag for 3 months. The order is not limited to any number of vessels to be engaged, nor does it specify the service for which they are wanted, viz:—Whether, for the conveyance of troops, provisions, or forage. Be this as it may, the contract is stipulated for three months, to pay 15l. per month.
The man who killed Lord Nelson was observed in the act of firing by a midshipman on the poop of the Victory, who fired at him, and either killed or wounded him, as he immediately fell down on the quarter-deck of the Trinidad. He had previously shot Capt. Adair, and wounded the signal Lieutenant Pasco.
In the night of the 6th of Nov. an attack was to be made on Boulogne, from which great hopes were entertained.
General Dumourier has set out for the Continent, where, it is said, he is to be employed in a military capacity; but in what service, or under what Power, we have not yet been informed.
Latest from Europe.
NEW-YORK, JANUARY 11.
BY the ship Cato, arrived this morning from Liverpool, we have papers of Nov. 27th—London news to the 26th—9 days later than by any former arrival.
The troops sent from England had been landed at Cuxhaven, in good health and spirits, and were to be joined by Hanoverians. A second expedition was on the eve of sailing for the continent.—The Brest fleet was still in port, watched by Cornwallis.—25,000 Prussians were assembled, and ready to march.—The Court of Berlin had offered terms of peace to Bonaparte, in case of acceptance, a general suspension of arms was to take place.—Bonaparte has acknowledged the neutrality of Etruria and Naples.—A new levy of 120,000,000 Austrians has been made.—The Duke of York is appointed commander in chief of all the forces on the continent, and the Duke of Cambridge is to command the cavalry, and were to embark in a few days.—9,000 troops were expected in the Downs from Scotland, to be joined by others from Ireland.—The British Admiralty were about to send out frigates and smaller vessels to intercept the prizes sent into Guadalupe.—Their appears to have been no recent battles either in Germany or Italy.—[Details in our next.]

FROM CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MONDAY, JAN. 6.
Organization of the Militia.—Mr. Varnum, from the Committee on that part of the President's message which relates to the militia, made a further report by bill, which authorizes the President of the United States to call out a detachment of one hundred thousand militia...
The bill to be in force for two years, and no longer. It was read twice, and referred to a committee of the whole for to-morrow, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Speaker informed the house that he had received a letter from New-York, addressed and signed David Ramsay, and which was read.
It complained of the writer's having been impressed near Barbadoes, by the British vessel called the Amelia, and his protection torn; the writer asks in the plainest manner "Why does not Congress resent such usage."
Referred to the Secretary of State.
Mr. Clinton said, he had the honor of presenting to the house the memorial of the merchants of the city of New-York.
Mr. C. observed, that it was signed by the most numerous part of the Mercantile interest in that city.
The memorial is very long. It complains and remonstrates against the late constructions of the belligerent powers on the rights of neutrals, the hurt and interruption to trade, the depredations and insults on our flag upon our coast, and piracies committed on our vessels in the West-Indies, praying protection by armed vessels at sea, and that our harbours may be put in a state of defence;
Referred to the committee of the whole—Carried.—Affirmative 85.
Impressed Seamen.—Mr. Crowninshield now rose, and observed, that during the last session of Congress, by a resolution of the house, a list of American seamen impressed by the British cruisers had been made. Since that time the evil had greatly increased, and at the present moment he believed that from 2500 to 3000 American seamen were compelled to serve in the British navy. These men, continued Mr. C. are wanted in their own country.
A letter has just been read, where a citizen complains of his child being impressed. Great Britain has no right to act in this manner, and it is time to endeavor to put a stop to these outrages.
He therefore moved in effect, That the Secretary of State be directed to lay before the house, a return of the names of American seamen, who have been impressed by the ships of war or privateers of Great Britain, with the names of those vessels they were taken out of. Also an account of all passengers taken therefrom, coming to the United States; with a statement of any facts relating thereto.
WARREN :
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1806.
At the annual meeting of Stockholders of Warren Bank, for the purpose of electing Directors for the year ensuing, the following gentlemen were unanimously re-elected, viz.
JOHN T. CHILD, CHARLES WHEATON, SYLVESTER CHILD, JUN. LEVEL MAXWELL, JOHN HAILE, JAMES MAXWELL, EBENEZER COLE, JOHN CROADE, DUNKEN KELLEY.
At a subsequent meeting of the Directors, JOHN T. CHILD, Esq. was re-elected Pres't.
At the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the WARREN INSURANCE COMPANY, on Monday the 13th inst. the following gentlemen were re-elected Directors for the present year, viz.
CHARLES WHEATON, JAMES MAXWELL, LEVEL MAXWELL, SYLVESTER CHILD, JUN. NATHANIEL PHILLIPS, EBENEZER COLE, JOHN T. CHILD, JOHN HAILE, DUNKEN KELLEY.
At a subsequent meeting CHARLES WHEATON, Esq. was re-elected President, and NATHANIEL PHILLIPS, Secretary.
At an annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank of Rhode-Island, at the State-House, on Monday last, the following gentlemen were unanimously elected Directors for the present year :
Henry Hunter, Caleb Gardner, George Champlin, James R. Dinsmore, Walter Channing, Audley Clarke, George Gibbs, Jacob Smith.
And at a meeting of the Directors the same evening, CALEB GARDNER was re-elected President of said Bank.
NEWPORT BANK.—Directors.
Constant Taber, Thomas G. Pitman, Caleb Green, John Slocum, Samuel Vernon, jun. Silas Dean, Simon Martin, Edward Easton, Ebenezer Shearman.
CONSTANT TABER, President, JOHN R. SHEARMAN, Cashier.
PROVIDENCE INSURANCE COMPANY, Directors.
Thomas P. Ives, James B. Mason, James Burrill, jun. Jonathan Adams, Cyrus Butler, Alexander Roden, Samuel G. Arnold, Otis Ammidon, William Halroyd, Samuel Ames, Benjamin Hoppin, Philip Allen, Samuel Aborn.
Mr. OTIS AMMIDON, President.
WASHINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY, Directors.
Richard Jackson, jun. Abner Daggett, James Bullock, George Jackson, Amos Throop, William Goddard, Thomas Jackson, Thomas Gales, Grindall Reynolds, John F. Sheldon, George Benson, Ebenezer Thompson, Oliver Earle.
Mr. RICHARD JACKSON, jun. President, and Mr. GEORGE BENSON, Secretary.
EXCHANGE BANK, Directors.
Amos Throop, Benjamin Aborn, Thomas Jackson, James Burrill, jun. John Dorrance, Cyrus Butler, Charles Lippitt, Samuel Nightingale, Richard Jackson, jun. Zephaniah Brown, George Benson, William Valentine, Amos Daggett, Dr. AMOS THROOP, President.
PROVIDENCE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Directors.
John Mumford, Obadiah Brown, Emor Angell, George Weyman, William Halroyd, John K. Pitman, William Taylor, Henry P. Franklin, Thomas Gales, Olney Winsor, John Whipple, Thomas S. Webb, Zephaniah Lathrop, Abel Allen, Abram Wilkinson.
OBADIAH M. BROWN, Treasurer, JOSEPH LAWRENCE, Secretary.
It is stated, by a gentleman lately arrived from France, that "Ulm was carried by assault, after a combat of 10 hours, three of which the contending troops fought with bayonets, in the street. The slaughter was dreadful—15,000 Austrians were killed and wounded—20,000 taken prisoners. The French lost 10,000 troops in the attack."
The amount of flour, butter and lard, inspected in Baltimore, during the quarter ending 31st Dec. was 114,226 bbls. of wheat flour; 5721 half-bbls. do. ; 1,370 bbls. of rye do. ; 19 half bbls. do. ; 110 bbls. meal ; 3,175 kegs of butter ; 920 do. of lard.
A splendid entertainment has been given in Philadelphia to General EATON and Capt. DECATUR, as a mark of respect for the brilliant services which they have rendered their country. Gen. E. has arrived at his residence in Brimfield, (Mass.)
Lord NELSON was engaged in upwards of one hundred and twenty-four actions with the enemy, in all of which his bravery and skill were conspicuous. He lost one eye at Calvi, and one arm at Tenerife, and on all occasions proved that he thought his body as well as his mind, were the property of his country. His humanity was always as conspicuous as his courage and judgment.—London paper.
The U. S. brig Franklin, has sailed from Washington, bound to New-Orleans, with troops, stores, guns, &c. for the gun boats on the Mississippi.
Considerable damage was done during the late gale to the vessels in the harbours of New-London and New-Haven.
There is not a word of truth in the Halifax report of the destruction of the French flotilla at Boulogne. The expedition, it is said, had been spoken off the Texel, bound to the Ebe.—Boston Centinel.
By this day's Mail.
VIENNA TAKEN.
VIRGINIA. NORFOLK, JAN. 7.
Capt. Gordon, who arrived here on Saturday, in the ship Highland Mary, in 35 days from Bordeaux, has favoured us with the Moniteur, and other Paris papers to the 20th of November, and Bordeaux papers to the 26th of the same month.
The intelligence which they contain is of the highest importance to the political world, and so astonishing, that it is difficult to believe that we are relating facts.
The event which first attracts our attention is the rapid advance of the French Grand Army so near Vienna. We do not perceive, by any of the papers we have received, that the Emperor of the French had actually entered Vienna; but he was within a few leagues of that capital, and no enemy to oppose him. In fact, he only delayed his entry, in order to adjust some ceremonial, and to make it more solemnize it more solemly and impressively. It will appear incredible that a mighty Empire should be overthrown in six weeks, and without one battle in which the ancient valor of the nation was displayed. In Italy the French arms have, in every instance, been attended with success.
The King of Prussia adheres to his neutrality, or rather continues his partiality for France, and his unconquerable hatred of Austria.
STRASBURGH, NOV. 17.
"The city of Vienna has just opened its gates, for the first time, to a victorious army. This glory was reserved for Frenchmen. Our troops have entered it. An extraordinary courier, who arrived here last night, brought this intelligence; but at his setting out the Emperor had not arrived there. He was, however, immediately expected to make his solemn entry into that capital, and afterwards repair to Munich, where a Congress is to be opened for the re-establishment of peace, overtures for which have already been made. It is confidently asserted that the King of Prussia will employ his mediation, and that Count Haugwitz, who was lately at Vienna, will repair for this purpose to Munich."
The particulars of the above important intelligence received by this day's Mail, will appear in the next Herald.
Intelligence; but at his setting out the Emperor had not arrived there. He was, however, immediately expected to make his solemn entry into that capital, and afterwards repair to Munich, where a Congress is to be opened for the re-establishment of peace, overtures for which have already been made. It is confidently asserted that the King of Prussia will employ his mediation, and that Count Haugwitz, who was lately at Vienna, will repair for this purpose to Munich."
The particulars of the above important intelligence received by this day's Mail, will appear in the next Herald.
DIED at Barrington, on Tuesday last, Col. NATHAN MARTIN, aged 82 years; and on Thursday his remains were decently interred. In the walks of human life Col. Martin had sustained a number of offices, civil and military, which he discharged with honor. In an advanced age he manifested his faith in the Christian system by embracing the Gospel ordinances in the Congregational church in that town. In his domestic life he was a kind husband, a tender parent and a faithful friend. And, he is gone to receive the rewards of a "well done good and faithful servant."
MARINE NEWS.
Shipwrecks.—The sloop Baltimore, Capt. Finch, of Newport, was stranded in a snow storm, on the East part of Block-Island on Thursday evening the 9th inst. She was from St. Domingo, bound to Newport, and belonged to Messrs. J. and H. Caboose.
On Friday evening the 10th inst. between 10 and 11 o'clock, the ship Ann & Hope, Capt. Laing, of Providence, went ashore upon the South side of the same Island. The shore upon which she was driven being rocky she went immediately to pieces; and three of her crew were unfortunately drowned. Her cargo consisted of Sugar, Coffee, Cloves, Nutmegs, &c. and is said to have been worth 500,000 dollars. We understand she was last from the Cape of Good Hope. She belonged to Messrs. Brown and Ives, of Providence.
The brig Venoni, Clark, of New London, from St. Kitts, was wrecked on Long-Island, on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 11, A.M. The particulars are as follows :
A 11 P.M. Saturday, 28, hove too, under double-reefed topsails, (being at that time in 30 fathoms water) the wind blowing fresh at S.S.E. from that till eight o'clock A.M. on Sunday, when the wind increased to a violent degree, and the water rising gradually, at 10 A.M. found ourselves in 14 fathoms water; and the sea breaking on board to an alarming degree, we undertook to get her before the wind, but before we could accomplish it, several seas broke over us, one of which took the yawl from the davids, and another shifted the hold. Immediately after we had got her before the wind, we saw the land, not more than three quarters of a mile distant, and soon after struck. Fortunately she did not strike on the bar which runs parallel to the coast, which was evidently the means of saving our lives. The cargo, sails, rigging, &c. have been saved.
A Schooner from Newport, Brown, master, bound to Virginia, is also ashore near the Venoni, about 10 miles to the westward of South-Hampton.
The schr. Sally, from New-London, with mules, &c. ran ashore on Amelia Island, (St. Mary's). The cargo will be saved, but the vessel, it is expected cannot be got off.
The Schooner Hope, of New-London, was at Martinique, Dec. 15.
The U. S. brig Dolly, and the frigate Adams, have returned to Hampton roads, from a cruise off Charleston.
The U. S. brig Hornet is cruising off Charleston.
Schr. Amherst, Sherborn, of Duxbury, (Mass.) has arrived at New-York from Wilmington, (D.)
The ship Merry Quaker, Johnson, of New-York, bound to a windward port in Jamaica, was taken off Cape Maize, by a French privateer, retaken by a British sloop of war, and carried into Kingston.
The schr. Mary-Ann, Balden, of and for New-York, from Cape-Francois, after touching at New Providence, failed from thence the 23d ult. and on the night of the 29th ran ashore on Long Beach, and is totally lost, vessel and cargo, the captain and two hands perished, the rest of the crew, 6 in number, with three passengers, saved their lives by swimming ashore. The brig ———, Collins, of Boston, from Martinico, was lost at the same time, crew and part of the cargo saved.
Brig Sally, Barry, sent into Nassau, from the Havana to Philadelphia, is cleared. Brig Mercury, Dolby, of Philadelphia, remained under adjudication the 23d ult.
The brig Mary, Foster, left at Gibraltar, Nov. 9, ship Wells, Lawson, of Salem, cargo condemned; Aurora, Hall, from Leghorn, detained 15 days, lost anchors and cables, and liberated on a promise of giving up damages; brig Belle Isle, do. do. detained 10 days; schr. Andromeda, liberated on paying 1500 dollars; Maria Windsor, from Boston, liberated by paying 900 dollars; brig Indefatigable, from Bordeaux for Guadma, detained; brig Mary, Parsons, of New York, do. ; and schr. Jane, Berry, of New London, liberated, by paying costs.
Brig Traveller, from Jamaica, at Norfolk, on the 22d of Nov. was plundered by a French privateer.—On the 1st Dec. was plundered by a Spanish privateer, and the crew beaten—attempted to go into the Havana for a supply of provisions, but was refused permission, and only allowed to land the boat in.
Vessels spoken with.—Dec. 12, schr. James, Henry, of Brunswick, (Me.) from St. Croix for Wilmington; she was robbed the day before by a Spanish privateer, of 500 dollars; the same privateer had robbed a vessel, two days before, of 200 boxes of sugar.
Dec. 1, schr. Unity, 14 days from New-Haven, for Barbadoes, on her beam ends.
Dec. 23, off Charleston bar, brig Freder-ick, Appleton, of and for Boston, 100 days from New z; two days after leaving Nantz, the Frederick was totally dismasted in a heavy gale of wind, and every article swept from her decks; in this distressing situation she remained, drifting about 75 days, before they spoke a vessel, when they fell in with a ship from New-York, who furnished them with a few spars, canvas, provisions, &c.
Dec. 11, lat. 18, long. 55, Betty and Jane, of Falmouth, for West-Indies.
Jan 1, lat. 37, schr. Sophia, Harding, of Providence, 56 days from Bordeaux, for Norfolk.
The schr. Sophia, Harding, of Providence, was spoke Jan. 1, lat. 37, 56 days from Bordeaux for Norfolk.
Brig Mary, Boardman, 11 days from New-London, was spoke in lat. 22, 18, long. 60.
WEST-INDIES.
ANTIGUA, NOV. 12, 1805.
VICE-ADMIRALTY PRIZE COURT.
ORDERED,
That in every affidavit to be offered by any Neutral Claimant, in further proof of his property, the claimant shall make oath that the several goods claimed did belong to the claimant at the time of lading, and at the time of the capture, and do belong at the present time, and would have so belonged in case the said goods had not been seized and taken, and will belong to the claimant, in case the same shall be restored and arrive and be unladed at the original and true port of destination, until the said goods shall be sold or disposed of for the sole account and benefit of the said claimant; and that neither the King of Spain, nor his vessels and subjects, nor any person or persons, being a citizen or citizens of the French, Batavian or Ligurian Republic, nor any person or persons inhabiting within the territory or dominions of the King of Spain, or the territories of the French, Batavian or Ligurian Republic, nor their factors or agents, nor any person whatsoever, other than the said claimant, have, hath, or had, any right, title, or interest, in the said goods, at the said time or periods of time, nor will have, until sold or disposed of in manner, and for the real account of the claimant as aforesaid.
Bristol-Road Lottery.
THE Managers of the BRISTOL ROAD LOTTERY hereby give Notice, that they have sold the greater part of the Tickets—that they have a prospect of disposing of the remainder in a short time. A postponement of the drawing of said Lottery has necessarily taken place, but the same will positively commence on MONDAY, the 3d day of FEBRUARY next. Those who are disposed to adventure in this Lottery, so well calculated to promote equally the interest of the adventurers and the public good, are requested to apply soon, or it will be too late to avail themselves of this opportunity of profitable speculation.
JOSEPH REYNOLDS, WILLIAM D'WOLF, WILLIAM PEARSE, THOMAS CHURCH, WILLIAM COGGESHALL, Managers.
Bristol, Jan. 18, 1806.
A few Tickets in the above Lottery may be had of the Editor of this paper.
THE Subscribers being by the Honorable Court of Probate, for the Town of Barrington, appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the Claims and Demands against the Estate of FRANCIS DEDRICK HUNT, late of said Barrington deceased, represented Insolvent, and six months being allowed for that purpose:—We hereby notify the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims against said Estate to either of us, at our respective dwellings within said time, or they will be precluded by Law.
SOLO. TOWNSEND, jun. JOHN SHORT, jun. Com.
Barrington, Jan. 13, 1805. N. B. All who are any way indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment, to AMARIAH LILLY, Adm'r.
FOR SALE,
THAT well-known FARM, situated five miles from Warren, ten from Providence, and half a mile from Elder Hick's meeting house; lying on the road from Boston to said Warren, also on the road leading from Warren to Dighton Four Corners; on which is a good Dwelling-House, Barn, and Corn Crib; an excellent Well of Water, and three Orchards.
Said Farm contains one hundred and twenty acres of excellent Land, well fenced with Stone Wall, in Four Acre Lots; is well wooded, a large proportion of which is Walnut, and watered; and a sufficient stream of Water, with good Falls, to carry a Grist or Salt Mill four months in a year. Also, Five acres of Cedar Swamp, and two pieces of Salt Marsh. The whole will be sold together or in separate Lots, as will best suit the purchaser or purchasers:—For further particulars inquire of the Subscriber, living on the Premises.
EPHRAIM MARTIN.
Rehoboth, December 16, 1805.
HORSES WANTED!
THE subscriber wishes to purchase any number of HORSES; for which he will give Two Dollars each, provided they have found backs. PHILIP MILLER. Rehoboth, Jan. 3, 1806.
CASH given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, at the Printing-Office.

APOLLO'S FOUNT.
From the PROVIDENCE GAZETTE.
BRITANNIA'S Consolation for the Loss of her immortal NELSON.
O ALBION! thy cliffs heard Britannia lament, As the gaz'd on the billows below; Her bosom foreboded some dreadful event; She trembled the tidings to know.  Where the blue bending firmament greets the blue stream, Arose a form lovely and fair; On his forehead a star, newly wash'd, threw a beam No eye but Britannia's could bear.  He hasten'd (his visage was tintur'd by grief) At thy feet, O Britannia! he threw A laurel—so broad was its blossom and leaf, It shaded the Uss where it grew.  'Twas VICT'RY—and, known to Britannia full well, She sail'd on a present so fair; Uncov'd the foliage—her countenance fell The name of her NELSON was there.  Ah me! the exclaim'd, though the fragrance is sweet, How soon does the bloom disappear! The NAME on the Uss how I tremble to meet! This LAUREL was purchas'd too dear!  Forbear, O Britannia! cry'd VICT'RY—be just, Nor suffer such terrors to daunt; For, believe me, fair Goddess! from no other dust Could spring forth so lovely a plant.  But this (O cease! my dear MISTRESS to weep, And chafe from thy forehead its gloom) Shall preserve, and to latest posterity keep, Unimpair'd, all its fragrance and bloom.  Then sheddest the gaz'd—from her eyes fell a shower, And full on the plant dropt the dew; It caught the dear treasure, expanded its flower Still broader and broader to view.  Now no shade of sorrow her countenance mars, For scarcely her eyes can the turn; While the gaz'd, the NAME broke into bright blazing flars, And spangled with Glory THE Uss!
AMELIA: OR, THE FAITHLESS BRITON.
AN AMERICAN NOVEL.
[Concluded.]  T HE task which Horatio had now to perform was difficult indeed! The virtue and fortitude of his soul could hardly sustain a conflict against the grief and passion which consumed him, while on the one hand he beheld the distraction of his daughter, and, on the other, anticipated the danger of his son. He resolved, however, to keep Amelia's indisposition a secret from Honorius, with whom he arranged the dreadful business of the morning, and, having fervently bestowed his blessing there, he returned to pass the night in prayer and watching by Amelia's side.
Honorius retired to his chamber, but not to rest. It was not, however, the danger of the approaching combat, which occasioned a moment's anxiety or reflection; for his courage was superior to every consideration of personal safety. But that courage had hitherto been regulated by a sense of obligation consistent with the precepts of religion—he had often exerted it to deserve the glorious meed of a soldier, but he scorned to employ it for the contemptible reputation of a duellist; it had taught him to serve his country, but not to offend his God. "If there is a cause which can justify the act, is it not mine? 'Tis not a punctilious honor, a visionary insult, or a petulent disposition that influences my conduct," said Honorius, as he mused upon the subject. "A sister basely tricked of her innocence and fame, a father ungratefully plundered of his peace and hopes, in the last stage of an honorable life, and myself (but that is little) treacherously transported to a remote and inhospitable land—these are my motives; and heaven, Doliscus, be the judge between us!"
As soon as the dawn appeared, Honorius repaired to the place of appointment, where a few minutes before the hour, Doliscus, likewise arrived. He was attended by a friend, but perceiving his antagonist alone, he requested his companion to withdraw to a distant spot, from which he might observe the event, and afford assistance to the vanquished party.
"Once more we meet, Sir," said Doliscus, "upon the business of death; but that fortune which failed you in your country's cause, may be more propitious in your own." "What pity it is," exclaimed Honorius, "that thou should'st be a villain, for thou art brave!" "Nay, I come to offer a more substantial revenge for the wrongs I have committed, than merely the imputation of so gross an epithet—take it, Sir—it is my life." They instantly engaged. Doliscus for a while defend-
ed himself with superior address, but laying himself suddenly open to the pass of his antagonist, he received his sword in the left breast, a little below the seat of the heart!
"Nobly done," cried Doliscus, as he fell, "it is the vengeance of Amelia; and oh! may it serve to expiate the crime of her betrayer." His friend who had attentively viewed the scene, advanced, when he saw him on the ground; and, assisted by Honorius, bore him to a carriage which had been directed to attend within call. He was then conveyed to the house of an eminent surgeon, who having ordered the necessary accommodations, examined the wound, and pronounced it to be mortal. "Fly, Sir," said Doliscus, turning to Honorius at this intelligence—"your country will afford you an asylum, and protect you from the consequences of my fate. I beseech you embitter not my last moments with the reflection of your danger—but bear with you to the injured Amelia, the story of my repentance, and, if you dare, ask her to forgive me." The resentments of Honorius were subdued, he presented his hand to the dying Doliscus, in whose eye a gleam of joy was kindled at the thought, but it was quickly superseded by a cold and sudden tremor; he attempted, but in vain, to speak; he seized the offering hand; he pressed it eagerly to his lips, and in the moment of that expressive action, he expired.
Honorius now hastened to inform Horatio of this fatal event, and to contrive the means of escape. But when he returned to the inn, confusion and distress were pictured on every face; a wild, but harmonious voice, occasionally broke forth into melancholy strains, and the name of Amelia was repeatedly pronounced in accents of tenderness and compassion. "How is my son?" cried Horatio eagerly. "Doliscus is no more!" replied Honorius. "Would he had lived another day! I wished not the ruin of his soul." "But he repented, Sir." "Then heaven be merciful!" exclaimed Horatio.
Here their conversation was interrupted, by the melodious chauntings of Amelia.
I'll have none of your flow'rs, tho' so blooming and sweet; Their scent, it may poison, and false is their hue; I tell you be gone! for I ne'er shall forget, That Doliscus was lovely, and treacherous too.
Honorius listened attentively to the song; it vibrated in his ear, and swelled the aching artery of his heart. "Come on!" said Horatio, leading him to Amelia's chamber. They found her sitting on the bed, with a pillow before her, over which she moved her fingers, as if playing on a harpsichord. Their entrance disturbed her for a moment, but she soon resumed her employment.
He said and swore he lov'd me true:—Was it a lover's part, To ruin good Horatio's peace, and break Amelia's heart.
A heavy sigh followed these lines, which were articulated in a wistful and sympathetic tone, and she sunk exhausted on her bed. In a few minutes, however, she started from this still and silent state, and having gazed with a wild and aching eye, around the room, she uttered a loud and piercing cry—it was the awful signal of her dissolution—and her injured spirit took its everlasting flight.
The reader will excuse a minute description of the succeeding scenes. The alarm raised by the death of Doliscus compelled Honorius to quicken his departure, and he joined the standard of America a few hours before the battle of Monmouth, in which, for the service of his country, he sacrificed a life that misfortune had then taught him to consider of no other use or estimation.
As for the venerable Horatio, having carried with him to the cottage the remains of his darling child, in a melancholy solitude he consumes the time; his only business, meditation and prayer; his only recreation, a daily visit to the monument, which he has raised in commemoration of Amelia's
fate; and all his consolation resting in this assurance, that whatever may be the sufferings of virtue HERE, its portion must be HAPPINESS hereafter.
DESCRIPTION of VIENNA.
(From SALMON's Gazetteer.)
VIENNA, E. long. 16. 20. lat. 48. 20. the capital city of the circle of Austria, and of the German empire, is situated on the river Danube, where the Wien falls into that river, 130 miles S. E. of Prague, 200 E. of Munich, 750 S. E. of London, 625 S. E. of Paris, 300 N. W. of Belgrade, and 700 N. W. of Constantinople. The city, within the walls, is not more than three miles in circumference, but the suburbs are much larger than the city. It is so well fortified, that it has sustained several sieges; the last by the Turks, in 1683, lasted two months, and was a very terrible one; but it was relieved in a critical hour, by John Sobieski, King of Poland, and the Duke of Lorraine.
Vienna is built of stone, the houses five or six stories high, with flat roofs. The Imperial family have two large palaces here, in which there are several grand apartments; but the buildings are neither uniform or elegant, or the furniture so rich as might be expected in the palaces of the first prince in Europe: but the houses of the nobility and great officers of state are magnificent structures. The palace of the late Prince Eugene particularly, is the admiration of all who view it, as well for the grandeur of the building, and the convenience of the apartments, as for the richness of the furniture.
The Prat in Vienna is frequented by people of quality, as the Mall in London. It is a wood in an island, formed by the branches of the Danube, which renders it exceeding pleasant.
Vienna is an archbishopric, and the cathedral of St. Stephen, a magnificent old building, but dark. It has 6 gates, 80 streets, 29 churches, 8 chapels, and 18 market places. The university is equal to any in Europe, in point of antiquity, the number of students, or their accommodations and privileges. The Austrian library is in great esteem, containing upwards of 80,000 volumes, printed books and manuscripts.
There is no place where people eat and drink more plentifully, and are better served with wine, as well as eatables, than they are at Vienna. People of distinction will have 18 or 20 different sorts of wine at their tables, and a note is laid on every plate, enumerating the several sorts of wine that may be called for; and it is a very difficult thing for a stranger to get off without being made sensible of the strength of them.
This city, tho' it be so far within land, has, in some parts of it the air of a sea port; for here are magazines of naval stores, and ships of war built and fitted out, which serve upon the Danube against the Turks; and there have been many smart engagements between the fleets of the Turks and Germans upon that river, especially about Belgrade. After all that has been said of this magnificent city, the most faithful accounts banded to us by those who have visited it, are far from being laudish in its praise. It is the usual residence of the Emperor.
INDUSTRY.
THIS is a country, which affords all the means not only of subsistence, but of wealth. But means must be applied, or the end is not attained. Greater industry may be necessary here than in some other climes: but this is no unhappiness. A people that grow rich suddenly, and without much labour, are soon luxurious and effeminate. They presently sink again into poverty: or their wealth is confined to a few. They lose their strength and vigour, and the spirit of liberty; and fall an easy prey to the first powerful invader, or ambitious usurper. A habit of industry is first acquired by necessity; and once acquired, it may continue for a while, after the necessity abates, unless circumstances alter too suddenly. It strengthens the body, braces the mind, and aids other virtues. It gives patience in adversity, courage
in danger, and perseverance in difficulty. No people ever maintained their liberty long, after they ceased to be industrious, and became dissolute and luxurious.—LATHROP.
From a LONDON PAPER.
MIRACULOUS PRESERVATION.
TUESDAY, as a man was repairing a well-rope for two buckets, in Ann-street, one of the buckets fell into the water, and the rope-maker consented to go down and fetch it up, but when he had nearly reached the top, the chain broke, and he was precipitated twenty-five yards, into water nine feet deep. This dreadful misfortune was only the forerunner of another as deplorable, for the poor fellow being drawn up to the mouth of the well, the chain again unfortunately broke, and he was a second time hurled to the bottom. Most providentially the man escaped from these accumulated disasters with any broken limbs, and is in a fair way of recovery from the many bruises he received.
AMUSEMENT.
CURIOUS IRISH ADVERTISEMENT— from the Londonderry Journal, Feb. 30, 1783.
WHEREAS on February the 14th, 1783, it pleased kind Providence to confer on Matthew Neely, of Burnally, parish of Tamlaghtfinlagan, and county of Londonderry, a man child, whose appearance is promising and amiable, and hopes the being who first caused him to exist, will grant him grace: Also, in consideration and in remembrance of the many heroic deeds done by that universally renowned patriot, General Washington, the said Matthew Neely hath done himself the honor of calling the said man child by the name of George Washington Neely, he being the first child known or so called in this kingdom, by the name of Washington, that brilliant western star.
A Mr. Wyman, who was famed for nothing but his stupidity and indolence, as he was going from home one day, was desired by his wife, not to be gone so much—"She was afraid to be left alone"—"Pough," said he, "Nough't is never in danger"—"I know that," said she, "but Nough't's wife is."
A YOUNG Indian Missionary, at a catechetical lecture, demanded of a Tawny Princess, "How many commands there were?"—"Nine, Sir"—"What! have I not learned you ten?"—"Yes, Mr. Minister, and last night you learnt me to break one."
BRISTOL-ROAD
LOTTERY.
THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. having granted to the town of Bristol the benefit of a Lottery, for the purpose of making a good Road from Bristol-ferry to Warren, they have elected the subscribers managers to the same, who have given bonds, as required by law, and now present the public with the following
SCHEME.
  1 Prize of 1500 Dollars is 1500 Dollars.   1 500   3 Prizes of 200 are 600   5 100 500   10 50 500   10 25 250   31 10 310   1230 3 9840   1291 Prizes. 14000   2729 Blanks. For the Lottery. 2000   4000 Tickets, at 4 dolls. each, are 16000 
THE Managers of the above Lottery are resolved to make every exertion to effect a speedy sale of the Tickets, and considering that the scheme is calculated on terms highly advantageous to the adventurers, and that the use to which the saving is to be applied is for a public purpose, and of a beneficial nature to the community at large, they flatter themselves they shall be able to commence the drawing of said Lottery by the third of February next. The prizes shall be paid by the Venders of the Tickets, or the Managers, without deduction, with the greatest promptitude. A list of prizes will be published immediately after the drawing is completed. All prizes not demanded within six months after the drawing, will be considered as given to the use of the Lottery.
JOSEPH REYNOLDS, WILLIAM D'WOLF, WILLIAM PEARSE, THOMAS CHURCH, WILLIAM COGGESHALL, } Managers
Bristol, Sept. 20, 1805.
TICKETS in the above Lottery, for Sale at this Office.
CASH given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, at the Printing-Office.