Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-11-08 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,) 7 Dames-Street, NEWPORT.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary, &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-Lines. Also,
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF
Consisting of Negro-Head; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist, & cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF , of the first quality, at the Manufacturer's prices. 10 CASH given for Lead.
Newport, June 27, 1804. 140/
C. Taber & Wm. Gardner,
Have for Sale, FORTY Hhds. Sugar , part of which is of the 1 st quality for retailing, 12 Hhds. & 60 bags Coffee , A few Hhds. old Demerara Rum , Several quarter casks old Sherry Wine , And 2500 bushels Turks-Island Salt , part of it very coarse and white, suitable for Dairies. Newport, July 26, 1804. 99
John & Henry Cahoon
Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM , HOLLAND GENEVA , ALICANT BRANDY , SUPERFINE FLOUR , RYE & BUCK WHEAT , do. POWDER , per cask, SHOT , by the bag, ROSIN , by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD , by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS , different kinds.
Rhodes & Hammond
HAVE FOR SALE, (Wholesale and Retail) JAMAICA Spirits 4th proof, Cognac Brandy 2d do. Barcelona do. 4th do. Holland Geneva , Havanna brown, Do. white , } SUGARS , Loaf 1st and 2d quality, & Lump } TEAS of the Hyson, Souchong, & Bohea } first quality Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Mustard, Nutmegs, Allum, Saltpetre, Benneshove's Snuff, Superfine Flour, Glass Ware , A few bales Cotton Wool of an excellent quality. 20 Barrels Mels & Prime Beef & Pork, &c. &c. Newport, June 7, 1804. 92
French Town Catholic Seminary Lottery.
THE public are informed that the above lottery will positively commence drawing at East-Greenwich on the first Monday of December next.
THOMAS FRY. PARDON TILLINGHAST, } Managers. GEORGE CARD. East-Greenwich, September 3d, 1804. 45 Tickets in the above Lottery, at two dollars 50 cents each, may be had at this Office.
BENEDICT SMITH
Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine , By the 100 bbls. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
BOOK-BINDING,
IN its various branches, performed at this Office, with neatness and dispatch. Old Bibles and other books elegantly re-bound, on the most reasonable terms.
Ledgers and Account Books of every description, either with or without steel backs, made and ruled to any pattern, at the shortest notice.
To be Sold by
JOSEPH LYON, 150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch. Newport, June 6, 1804. 92
HOLMES WEAVER,
CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance Newport, Nov. 15. xxii
An Abridgement of
Murray's GRAMMAR, for sale at this Office.
For Sale,
And possession given immediately, Dwelling-House, Store, and Stable , with other out-houses; a good well of water, convenient for a Tavern or Store-keeping—handsomely situated on the main street, in Wickford (North-Kingstown.) For further particulars, enquire of GEORGE TENNANT. North-Kingstown, Oct. 23, 1804.
Mrs. ATKINS,
(From Philadelphia) INFORMS the inhabitants of Newport and its vicinity, that she has just opened a Store in the Carving and Gilding line, in Thames-street, near the Theatre, where she has for sale a handsome assortment of
Prints & Looking-Glasses . Prints and Pictures, framed and glazed, with neatness.—Old Frames re-gilt, so as to make them look as well as new, on the most reasonable terms. As she is going to the Southward, her stay will be short here:—Therefore, those who wish any thing in her line, will please apply soon. Newport, Oct. 10. 6w.
Drifted Ashore,
ON the premises of the subscriber, during the late storm, an Oak Motes BOAT, almost new. The owner may have the Boat again, proving property and paying charges. HENRY WILES. Howland's Ferry, Oct. 23.
FOR SALE,
And possession given immediately, LOT of land, pleasantly situated on the Point, with a convenient Dwelling-House thereon, formerly the property of John Gabbard, deceased. An indisputable title will be given of the right of soil of the whole of the said lot; and two thirds of the house. The other third of the house will become the property of the purchaser, at the widow's decease.—For further particulars, apply to MARTHA SMITH. Newport, Oct. 25, 1804.
This day Published, And now ready for sale at this Office, by the thousand, gross, dozen, or single, The Rhode-Island Almanack, for the Year of our Lord 1805. Calculated for the meridian of Newport, but will serve for any of the adjacent States. By BENJAMIN WEST, L. L. D.
Containing, beside the usual astronomical calculations, a great variety of matter, useful, instructive and entertaining.
Carding Wool.
THE Public are notified, that JONATHAN NICHOLS and JOSEPH CUNDALL have erected Machines for breaking and carding into Rolls Sheeps Wool, at the Mills of said Cundall in Portsmouth, on this Island. Those who wish to have their wool broken or carded, may depend on having the Work done well, and with Dispatch. After the Wool has been duly picked and greased, with one Pound of soft Grease or Oil to from 10 to 16 Pounds of Wool, it should be sent in Sheets or Blankets, in which the Rolls may be packed and transported to any distance without injury. NICHOLS & CUNDALL. Portsmouth July 3, 1804.
PATENT CHIP FOR BONNETS.
THE Subscriber having purchased of the Patentee the exclusive Right of making and vending the Patent Chip in and for the State of Rhode-Island, hereby cautions and forbids any Person or Persons either making or vending said Chip for Bonnets, within said State of Rhode-Island, on Penalty of the Law of the United States in such Case made and provided—unless they have been duly and previously authorised by the Subscriber for making or vending the same. Twenty Dollars Reward will be given, by the Subscriber, to any Person who may discover, and produce satisfactory Proof, of any Person or Persons making or vending the aforesaid Chip within the State of Rhode-Island. JONATHAN NICHOLS.
N. B. Mr. WILLIAM DOUGLASS, & Messrs. CHARLES COGGESHALL and Co. being appointed Agents for vending said chip for the Town of Newport, will keep a constant Supply at their Stores for Sale. Newport, July 3, 1804.
HOUSE PAPER.
JUST received, and for sale at this Office, a new & general assortment of elegant PAPER HANGINGS, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE.
THE DEFENCE—No. V.
WITH regard to the amendment to the constitution, it is unnecessary here to go into an extensive discussion, as this has been so recently done, that the arguments urged may be presumed to be fresh in the recollection of the reader. Its having been proposed, in the first instance, by two thirds of each branch of the legislature and afterwards approved by States containing more than four fifths of the population of the whole United States, conclusively proves the estimation in which it is held by the people. The declaration that it was a measure subversive of the rights of the small States is fully repelled by the fact, that of the six small States four have approved it.
There is only one further view which it is proper, in its place, to take. It has been said that this is a measure of the President and his personal friends; and that its chief object is to secure his future election.
We have already seen that it has not been officially suggested by him; and that no evidence is before the public of his having, even in his individual character, recommended it. Why then is it called his measure? It must be from the influence it will have on the ensuing election. Let us examine what this will be. At the nominations for the President and Vice-President by the republican members of Congress, Mr. Jefferson had every vote. In the republican prints, and at every political meeting in relation to the election of a President no other man has been named. Whence then the necessity of precautionary measures, where there was no danger? Had there been a division on this point among the republicans, there might be some plausibility in the suggestion, but in a case, where perfect harmony prevails; where no man is even dreamt of but Mr. Jefferson, it is absurd to ascribe the least influence personal attachment to him. The absurdity of such motive will more conclusively appear from the following analysis of electoral votes.
At the ensuing election it is impossible for the federalists to obtain more than 42 votes, viz. from New-Hampshire 7, Connecticut 9, Massachusetts 19, Delaware 3, Maryland 3, and North-Carolina 1. The probability is, that they will fall short of this number at least ten. But allow them 42. The whole number of votes is 175; from which deduct 42, and there remains 133, the number of the republican votes.
Suppose no amendment made to the Constitution; all these votes would in such event go to Mr. Jefferson.
To prevent the individual contemplated for Vice-President, from being President, by receiving the federal votes, it would be necessary to withdraw from him 43 republican votes. This would leave him 90, which, with the 42 federal votes, would make a number less than the number of votes given to Mr. Jefferson. But, in order to guard against all unexpected contingencies, it would be perfectly safe to withhold 90 votes; as there would still remain 43, one more than the entire number of federal votes. In this way, a republican Vice-President, as well President, would be secured, as the Constitution
provides, that "in every case, after the choice of the President, the person having the greatest number of votes of the electors, shall be Vice-President." CURTIUS.
No. VI.
WE shall now proceed to consider the measures of the administration under the divisions flowing from the distribution of powers among the departments of finance, war, navy and state.
The control of financial operations has been seen to be an object of great importance. In modern times its consequence has greatly increased: And there is probably no nation or the civilized world to which it is more important than to the United States! As in the event of any serious external or internal danger, our reliance will be, not on large existing military establishments, but on our ability promptly to call forth the strength of the country.
On a subject of so much importance, the President appears to have been sensible of the propriety of avowing his opinions with explicitness.
Having called to the head of the treasury a man of uncommon clearness of perception, of great industry, and of irreproachable morals, worthy of the confidence of the whole nation, and eminently possessed of that of the republicans, he communicated the principles on which the Executive contemplated to act, and recommended various measures to Congress.
After a critical scrutiny into the national expences and resources, with that confidence which flows from a conviction of accurate information, he proposed the abolition of the internal taxes, and a more rapid discharge of the public debt. To justify these steps, a general retrenchment of unnecessary expences, was recommended, so far as depended upon law, and pursued so far as depended upon the Executive.
The abolition of the Internal taxes has been declared an unwise measure, by the opponents of the administration, and effects, the most pernicious, predicted as likely to flow from it. A large portion of these predictions, having been falsified by experience, require at present no notice. The remaining resources have proved not only equal to every existing engagement of the government, but likewise to a more rapid discharge of the public debt than that for which the national faith was pledged. The extraordinary expences incurred by the purchase of Louisiana, and the defence of the Mediterranean trade, are not overlooked. In a subsequent part of this view, it will be made distinctly to appear, that the former is one of those vast and extraordinary events that justifies the use of extraordinary means, and that the latter is a measure likely to be of but short duration, and consequently not requiring permanent revenues.
Assuming it then as an indisputable fact, that the revenue derived from the internal revenues could be spared, our enquiry, as to the expediency of their repeal, is narrowed into a consideration whether it was expedient to repeal them, or to diminish the duties on imported articles.
Every one acquainted with the history of the United States knows, that after the revolutionary war, it was a general, not to say universal impression, that the great power of taxation, vested in the general govern-

ment should be over imported commodities. This impression arose undoubtedly from the legitimate relationship between the nature of a government federal in its structure, and a tax whose equal operation could only be secured by the general government. Under this impression, and the most important prerogatives of Congress, twelve States, a short time before the adoption of the Constitution, had agreed to vest Congress with the power of laying a duty of five per cent on imported articles. Rhode Island, not then constituting more than a sixteenth part of the Union, alone resisted this measure. But for her resistance, the power would have been conferred, and the new Constitution would probably have never been framed. When framed, it gave Congress absolute and exclusive power over duties on foreign commodities, thereby adding another, to the numerous existing proofs that this was considered as the appropriate resource of the general government. It gave, at the same time a concurrent power, with the States, over every source of revenue, with the express view of enabling a government charged with national defence, on any great emergency to call into activity the undivided resources of the community. This was the only reason, perhaps a fallacious one, on which this sweeping power of taxation, was confided. Accordingly Congress, in the first instance, confined themselves to the imposition of duties on external commerce. At a subsequent period the internal taxes were resorted to, under an alleged want of revenue. The same cause gave rise to a direct tax on lands, houses and slaves. This cause ceasing, was it not proper to re-possess the States of these resources? This alone, abstracted from all other considerations, would have been a sufficient justification of the measure.
But in addition to these there were other cogent reasons.
The internal revenues fostered a system of extensive patronage dangerous to a republican government. Five hundred officers were employed in their collection, and two hundred thousand dollars annually expended, amounting to twenty per cent. while the expense of collecting the external duties amounted to only five per cent. without producing any diminution in the aggregate expense by a decrease of duties—Here then is an annual saving of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. It is not practicable to estimate with precision the public injury arising from the existence of five hundred useless officers. It is within bounds, however, to say that their labor or ingenuity, if in a small degree productive, would exceed a hundred thousand dollars.
(To be Continued.)
To the Editor of the MONITEUR.
New-Orleans, Sept. 12, 1804.
SIR,
The following memorial was addressed by the Ursuline Nuns of this city to the President of the United States. As the memorial itself, together with the President's very friendly and encouraging answer may afford pleasure to the inhabitants of Louisiana, all of whom, doubtless, take a deep interest in the prosperity of this religious establishment, I request you to insert them in your next number both in French and English.
I am, Sir, your humble serv't. PATRICK WALCH, Vicar General.
To THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States of America.
SIR,
Emboldened by the favorable mention you have been pleased to make of their Order, the Nuns of Ursula at New-Orleans take the liberty of addressing you on a subject highly interesting to their institution. They believe that without any direct application, the treaty of cession and the sense of justice which marks the character of the United States, would have
secured to them the property they now possess; but considering it a sacred deposit, they would fail in a duty they deem essential, were they to omit requesting that it may be formally confirmed to them and their successors, and that you may be pleased to communicate this request to the Congress of the United States in such a manner as you may deem proper.
Our request is dictated by no wish of personal gratification or private aggrandizement. Secluded from the world, its luxuries & vanities, wealth, and the enjoyments it brings, would to them have no attraction; devoted to religious duties, temporal advantages are not the objects of their pursuits; but bound by a solemn obligation to employ their revenue in charitable uses, and their time in the education of youth, they cannot but be anxious to know that the property which is to enable them to fulfil the duties, will be secured to them.—It is not, therefore, their own cause, but that of the public which they plead. It is the cause of the orphan, of the helpless child, of want, of the many who may be snatched from the paths of vice and infamy under their guidance, and be trained up in the habits of virtue and religion to be happy and useful; of society which will be the burthen of indigent and the depredations of vice; of their country itself, which cannot but acquire honor in fostering and protecting such beneficent purposes.
These considerations they know, Sir, will have weight with you. They anticipate your support, because they deserve it: And they conclude with their ardent wishes for your personal happiness and the prosperity of the country whose affairs you direct.
We have the honor to be, with the highest respect, Sir,
Your most obed't serv'ts. New-Orleans, June 1804.
To the Soeur Therese de St. Xavier Farjon Superior, and the Nuns of the Order of St. Ursula, at New-Orleans.
I have received, holy sisters, the letter you have written me, wherein you express anxiety for the property vested in your institution by the former Governments of Louisiana. The principles of the Constitution & Government of the United States are a sure guarantee to you that it will be preferred to you sacred and inviolate, and that your institution will be permitted to govern itself according to its own voluntary rules without interference from the civil authority. Whatever diversity of shade may appear in the religious opinions of our fellow-citizens, the charitable objects of your institutions cannot be indifferent to any, and its furtherance of the wholesome purposes of society, by training up its younger members in the way they should go, cannot fail to ensure the patronage of the government it is under; be assured it will meet all the protection which my office can give it.
I salute you, holy sisters, with friendship and respect.
(Signed) TH. JEFFERSON.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
The following letter, communicated to the Secretary of State, is published at the request of the Marquis de Casa Yrujo.
SIR, HAVING been absent from Philadelphia these 18 days past, and travelled far into a part of Virginia, where I had no opportunity to see the late newspapers from the northward, it is but to day on my return to Washington, I have been apprised of a publication highly injurious to my character, which under the garb of sworn evidence, has been made by a certain W. Jackson, in the paper of which he is the Editor, called the Political Register.
Had the said evidence appeared unsoaled, with no other weight but the name of the editor, and the circumstances of his deposition, I would have treated his malicious attack with the silence of contempt, as all the facts therein related even when true , would not prove I had violated the laws of this country, nor the duties of my station; but a letter from the President of the United States to Jackson, having been circulated along with his evidence, this circumstance alone, although the President does not express his opinion upon the subject, stamps this affair with a degree of importance, it would have been otherwise divested of.
For this reason and for the respect I owe to the President of the United States, to this government, and to myself, I have thought proper in thus addressing you, to enter into the explanation of this transaction, innocent in itself, consonant with the laws of the country, proper in my station, and which cannot be disregarded even by the artifice of insidious malignity.
In a country where the liberty of the press prevails, its use must be a shield of defence, as it is an instrument of attack. This is consonant with justice and congenial with the principle of equal rights; it is then legal to establish a defence by the press against the attacks made thro' the medium of the press. This sacred principle of self defence, is as inherent to political states, as it is to individuals, and when an offence is thus made against a sovereign which cannot be brought into a court of justice, it is not only the right, but also, it is the duty of the representative of that sovereign or nation to repel the attack with the same weapons, which are made use of for his injury.
Were the foreign ministers to be deprived of this right, enjoyed by every individual who breathes the air of the United States, they would be reduced to the sad condition of distinguished slaves in the very centre of the land of liberty. For some time past, some of the Philadelphia newspapers had circulated comments about the existing differences between the king of Spain and the United States, mutilating facts, altering circumstances and drawing false conclusions highly contrary to the character of justice and generosity so often and so magnanimously proved by the king my master; I myself was pointed out as the author of some letters from Cadiz and Madrid, altho' I never knew of them but by the news papers, and with the same injustice, and abusive paragraph against the President was since attributed to me; thus the public mind was poisoned with incorrect accounts and obnoxious conclusions—under such circumstances I believed then, and I believe now, it was not only my right but also my duty to check the torrent of impressions as contrary to truth as to the interests of my country.—Being very well acquainted with the great influence of public opinion in a popular government, as is that of the United States, with a just intention of bringing the subjects of discussion under a forcible point of view which had been carefully concealed, and presenting them to the public eye under new aspects, and apprehending that the editors who had previously espoused a party on the question would refuse to insert in their papers my intended publication, I thought that Mr. Jackson among others would not perhaps have the reluctance which I anticipated in the former. I requested him to call upon me and having acceded to my request, after a desultory conversation about the news of the day, of Mr. Pinckney having called for his passports (my apprehensions of the rash step) and the detriment which would arise from a war between two nations invited by their reciprocal interests to the preservation of peace; I told him he could do more good to his country by advocating peace, than by the warlike principles, he was proclaiming in his paper—I dwelt a while upon this topic, and finished by bringing forward the only subject of our meeting and telling him that if it so disposed, I could give to him for publication explanations and elucidations which could not fail to be favorable to the cause of peace, and that for his trouble he would have the acknowledgment that was to be proper ; these were my only words upon this head in all the course of our conversation; in this offer I had in view but the just compensation which is due to an editor of a news-paper full of advertisements as Mr. Jackson's, for the room that my intended essays would have occupied in his Gazette, or a reward for his labor if he was to take upon himself to couch my ideas in a more correct language than I could do it myself. Surely the honor of a man who is in the habit of retailing the space of his paper by lines should not be hurt at a just compensation which was offered, when it was questioned of occupying some columns of it; and Mr. Jackson is less excusable in the perversion of my meaning (converting under an oath a mereurmour of his into the affirmation of a fact) as I repeatedly told him, "Sir, this is not a diplomatic intrigue, it is a plain case, and if there were any thing dishonorable in it I would be the last man to propose it, and you would be the last man to adopt it would be proposed by me." Why Mr. Jackson has omitted in his affidavit these expressions of mine, so illustrative of my true meaning, is better known to himself, but if he is a man of honor I defy him to deny them;—and leave to your consideration, Sir, if it had been my intention to persuade a person to an improper conduct, I would have been so awkward as to bring the sentiments of the most scrupulous honor before his eyes; it is then evident that Mr. Jackson has perverted the meaning of the compensation offered, and this is the more ridiculous as the only thing which in rigor was contemplated by me was the mechanical part of his office, that is the printing of my publications; it could be apprehended that a foreign minister would risk an intrigue to bribe directly or indirectly a high officer of a crown, depository of the secrets of state and director of its measures, but to bribe Mr. Jackson, the editor of a news-paper whose sheets are scarcely to be seen across the waters of the Schuylkill and the Delaware, without a place in the government, without personal influence, to bribe him for the typographical publication of ideas which were not his own, by their nature perfectly harmless and legal, is a conjecture to be suggested by a wicked heart or a miserable head. I repeat that the only apprehended refusal of the editors who had espoused the side of the question contrary to my ideas, determined me to call on said W. Jackson; but altho' I consider him a man of some talents, he is highly deceived if he supposes I could mistake his pen for the key to the temple of Janus.
Where is then what he so very politely is pleased to term infamous purpose ? Is it in the elucidations or explanations proposed? Surely not, as he knew very little of them, and even if
known, they were perfectly innocent. Was it their tendency? That is impossible, when their object was by his own confession, the peace and advantage of our two countries; was it in the attempt of publishing them? It is demonstrated that in such circumstances I have not only the right but it was even my duty to do it; was it in the tender of the compensation? It is evident there was no more indecacy in this proceeding than there is in the offer or the present of a fee to a lawyer or physician; where is then the offence to Mr. Jackson's honor or to the rights of his country?
If Mr. Jackson has proceeded with a culpable levity, and assuming under oath, that he had penetrated my infamous purpose , when it is evident he had completely mistaken it ; he has been not less incorrect in asserting upon oath , that I had mentioned to him to have myself received a letter from New-Orleans which stated there was a letter at that place in Mr. Jefferson's hand writing, which declared, that if the letters between the Mississippi and the Rio Perdido, would raise the American colours they should be supported. No, Sir, it is not true, although given under oath by Mr. Jackson, that I had received such a letter. I only told him in the way of conversation, and not for any other purpose whatever, that there were in Philadelphia one or two letters from New-Orleans , mentioning the above account. I never informed him I had received one , as in reality this was not the case; that such letter or letters, under the above mentioned date, have been written from New-Orleans, is a fact known by some people in the city. I myself have seen one of them, directed to a very respectable person in Philadelphia, & if authorized by him, I would mention his name, but after the President's declaration I am convinced of the fallacy of the assertion, and persuaded that calumnies can be invented and propagated with the same facility in New-Orleans, as they are done in Philadelphia.
This, Sir, is the history of this transaction, ridiculously magnified by Mr. Jackson, who has presented it to the public, with as much solemnity, as if he had discovered the gun powder plot, or the conspiracies of Pique and of Bedman—all the heinous crime is, that I wished to make use with decency and decorum of the incontestible right which I possess of self defence, applying it to my sovereign and to my country; the intended elucidations have since appeared in other papers under the signature of Graviera Marent , and by the perusal of these essays, you may easily judge if their contents are of a nature to bribe Mr. Jackson with any acknowledgement, as he declares in his evidence, or if there is in them to be found a single expression contrary to the respect due to the government or to this country; the use I have made of the liberty of the press cannot be disputed without attacking the constitution, as the law does not consider it its salutary restrictions the publisher but the publication, and if this does not infringe the law, it would be a criminal attempt to restrain any person in the United States from the exercise of this right; this is, Sir, what was intended to be done, and has since been done by me: My means have been just and legal, my object pure and benevolent, and can only give offence to persons, who groaning under pique and disappointment, establishing their expiring hopes of retrieving their scattered fortunes on the public calamities of a war, for such persons the doctrine of advocating peace cannot be but high treason .
I would have demanded from this government the punishment of the said Jackson, for the offence of converting a mereurmour of his into the affirmation of a fact and employed under his perverted idea an infamous and defamatory language, had I not anticipated that when the particulars of this letter shall be known to the public, I shall be completely avenged by the severity of his feelings.
Although the vindication of my conduct exclusively belongs to my King & government, a favorable opinion of the good people of America is far from being indifferent to me. For the reason and for the degree of interest and importance that the circulation of the President's letter has imparted into this affair, I have thus condescended publicly to notice an incorrect affidavit with unjust abominable conclusions.
With sentiments of high consideration, I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most obedient humble serv't. EL MARQUIS DE CASA YRUJO. JAMES MADISON, Esq. Washington, Oct. 2, 1804.
P.S. I have reserved to the last, what Mr. Jackson has mistakenly introduced to imply that I assumed a contemptuous style by refusing to term the administration "the government."
On this head I am particularly desirous of vindicating myself, as it is so foreign to my disposition.—In truth, during the debates of Congress in 1798, I learnt the difference between the two terms, and in speaking to Mr. Jackson, I mentioned the administration, and added "not to say government," thereby, meaning to distinguish between the administration and the three branches of the Legislature which constitute the government.—Thus this apparently disrespectful language evinces only the cautious precision of a foreigner.
So many misconstructions, if they had not been given upon oath, I could not have suspected of being accidental.
[The above letter was omitted in our last for want of room.]
William C. Baen, HAS just received, in addition to his former assortment, a great variety of Fall and Winter GOODS , Which will be disposed of for CASH, on the lowest possible terms. Also, An elegant assortment of silk Plaids for Shawls and Bonnets, very cheap. N. B. Calicoes, from 1/6 to 4/6. per yard; Extra-long Silk Gloves, from 4/6. to 12/6. per pair. Newport, Oct. 25.

NEW-YORK, Oct. 29. By the Sufan, O'Connor, from Dublin, arrived last evening. Dublin papers to the 20th Sept. are received; the London dates they furnish are two or three days later than our last, but do not furnish any thing of material importance.
Some loose rumors had been in circulation on the Stock Exchange at London of a peace being likely to take place, but they were considered merely as originating in the speculative schemes of dealers in Stock.
Under date of London 16th, it is said: "Government have received such information as makes them expect the enemy to attempt the threatened invasion in fourteen days from this time," the paper adds, "we pledge ourselves for the truth of this statement," but presumes that further postponement will notwithstanding take place.
An article from Frankfort, states that the French troops in Italy were desiring rapidly toward the sea coast, and that the ostensible cause was to protect the coast against some expected hostile operations. Who was the enemy from whom this sudden incursion was apprehended was not understood.
The court of Berlin is stated in Dutch papers, to have recognized the new title of Hereditary Emperor of Austria, assumed by Francis II, and it is added, on the same authority, that the King of Spain being infected with the imperial mania, intended also to assume the title of Emperor.
Monsieur, (brother to Louis XVIII) intended leaving London immediately, for the purpose of proceeding to the continent and join his brother, who was stated to have left Grodno, with only one of the noblemen belonging to his court—it was expected the Count d'Avary.
A secret expedition was said to be in contemplation and a meeting supposed for deliberation on the subject, had taken place at Walmer Castle between Mr. Pitt, Lord Melville, Sir Home Popham, and Sir Sidney Smith.
Several cartels had arrived at Plymouth, in 9 weeks from Jamaica, with 1500 French prisoners, the remnant of the army of St. Domingo. They were ordered to perform a strict quarantine of 21 days.
The British leeward Island merchant fleet, had arrived safe under convoy of the Bleuheim man of war.
An article received from Hufum, by the continental mails, had excited some interest. It stated that on the 9th of Aug. Mr. Arbuthnot on his way as British ambassador at the court of Constantinople, arrived there in the Diana packet. As he produced no passport to the magistrates of Hufum, the Burgomaster of the town sent him a pass, which he refused to receive, considering it an insult and declaring that he was his own pass. The Burgomaster then ordered the Post-master to stop his horses as a stranger who refused to prove his quality, and undertook to brave established usages. Mr. Arbuthnot resented this indignity by collaring the Burgomaster and offering him personal violence, but a crowd collecting had to escape by flight. His domestics received the passports in the meantime, and during the tumult which ensued he departed with his suit and continued his journey to Vienna. The article adds, we do not know whether he has communicated to his court an event which he provoked by a sort of frenzy.
In consequence of an idea that an embargo was contemplated on all neutral vessels, in the French ports, they had issued out in considerable numbers. Above 20 left Dunkirk in one day, but most of them were detained and sent into Dover and the Downs by the British cruisers.
SNOW STORM. On Friday night we experienced a smart gale, with hail and snow, in this city and neighborhood; the snow is said to have fallen a foot deep, on the high land of Staten-Island. Several river craft went on shore in consequence of the violence of the gust and darkness of the night; but we have heard of no material damage.
PROVIDENCE, November 3. On Monday last the General Assembly of this State met in this town.
The Honorable CONSTANT TABER, Esq. was re-elected Speaker, and THEODORE A. FOSTER, Esq. Clerk of the House of Representatives. The time of the General Assembly has been principally occupied in the trial of private petitions, and on business of a local nature.
The factious resolutions of the State of Massachusetts relative to the alteration of the Constitution (known by the name of Ely's resolutions) were laid before the Assembly at their present session.—We are happy to observe that they were generally discountenanced in the House.—They were considered as having been brought forward for the express purpose of promoting jealousy and sentiments of disunion.—Even some Federal members expressed themselves in strong terms against them. GEORGE R. EURL, Esq. of this town, a high federalist, went so far as to say, "that he believed that it was the wish of Massachusetts to dissolve the union." Let all lovers of liberty then cherish the sentiments of the immortal WASHINGTON "and indignantly frown upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest, or to enfeeble the sacred tie which now link together the various parts."
The resolutions were postponed to the next session of the Assembly.
Duelling. A memorial to the Legislature of South-Carolina, praying their interference to prevent the barbarous practice, "by regulations wisely calculated to protect the same and feelings of the innocent and insulted person, and to punish rigorously the bold offender who shall dare to lift his hand against his neighbor in a duel," has been prepared by the Cincinnati and Revolution Societies of that State, and sent, with a circular letter, to the clergymen, magistrates, and military officers, through the State. Gen. Pinckney of the former, and Dr. Ramsay
of the latter society, were on the committee which drew the address; and much effect is calculated from the influence of the characters who shall sanction the object with their signatures, and individually discountenance the evil of which it complains. Bee.
NEWPORT, Thursday, Nov. 8, 1804.
On Saturday last, the Hon. General Assembly of this State adjourned, to meet again at Providence in February next. During the Session, Gen. BENJAMIN HOWLAND, of Tiverton, and JAMES FENNER, Esq. of Providence, were appointed Senators from this State in the ninth Congress of the United States. Gen. HOWLAND is to take his seat in the Senate immediately, in the room of SAMUEL J. POTTER, Esq. deceased. Mr. FENNER is chosen in place of CHRISTOPHER ELLERY, Esq. whose time expires the 4th of March next.
RHODE-ISLAND Republican Electoral Ticket For Wednesday, 21st of November inst. Hon. CONSTANT TABER, Esq. of Newport, JAMES HELME, Esq. of South-Kingstown, JAMES ALDRICH, Esq. of Scituate, BENJAMIN REMINGTON, Esq. of Warwick.
Thursday, the 29th inst. is appointed as a day of public Thanksgiving throughout this State. Proclamation is out next. The same day is also appointed in Massachusetts. And the 15th inst. is to be observed for the same purpose in the State of Connecticut.
Extract of a letter from a member of the Legislature of Vermont, to the Editor of the Argus, dated Rutland, Oct. 25, 1804.
"The votes of the freemen of this State, for members of Congress, have been just counted."
"You will smile to see, that after all the boasting in the federal papers throughout the Union, that CHITTENDEN and CHAMBERLAIN were chosen; the last is not elected, and the first is chosen by a lank majority of 53 votes. I think it likely Mr. FISK will get a majority at the next election. I am doubtful respecting the election of Mr. ELLIOT. Our Electors for President will certainly be Republican to a man. I congratulate you that Republicanism goes on in our State "conquering and to conquer." You will see that Mr. OLIN, than whom no man is a more firm and intelligent Republican, has a very handsome majority."
From Rutland we learn, that the Legislature of this State has rejected the proposition for the amendment of the Constitution of the United States, made by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Spooner's Vermont Journal.)
On Tuesday the 23 rd ult. the Legislature of New-Jersey convened. The Republicans have a majority in the Council of five —in Assembly of sixteen —and in Joint Meeting of twenty-one .—If therefore they are true to their cause, and to one another, they have nothing to fear, either as to their acts or appointments.
Of the Representatives elected to Congress from Maryland, seven are Republican, and only two Federal.
The whole delegation to Congress from North-Carolina, consisting of twelve, are consistent and undeviating Republicans.
Because Virginia is the oldest, largest, most populous and united State in the Union, and the first President WASHINGTON, and the present President JEFFERSON, happened to be born and live in that State; therefore, the federalists , having exhausted every other art of opposition in vain, now address themselves to our meanest passions, our envy and jealousy. This degrading appeal from our reason to our prejudice, however it may produce a temporary stimulus in their favor, will probably be one of the means of ensuring their overthrow. The plain English of it is, "If we cannot rule the United States, we will at least try to let them at variance and throw them into confusion." But the effect will be in vain. We trust there is good sense enough in the People to reprobate this wicked narrow policy. Sun.
Commodore BARRON arrived at Gibraltar with his squadron on the 22 nd August last. On his arrival, dispatches from Mr. Simpson, our Consul at Morocco, all stating in strong terms the hostile disposition of the Emperor of Morocco against our commerce, and the preparations making by him to send out three frigates and two galleys upon a cruise. Mr. Simpson urging the indispensable necessity of leaving two of the frigates upon that station, the commodore accordingly left the Congress, Capt. Rogers and the Essex, Capt. James Barron.
NATCHEZ, Sept. 21.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-Orleans to his friend in this city, dated Sept. 8.
"The yellow fever certainly prevails in this city. Our friend Hore B. Triste has fallen a victim to it, besides many other of our countrymen. Governor Claiborne and his lady were attacked by it, and were for some time despaired of: But with pleasure I add, they are completely recovered. The troops have all marched out of the city, and will remain out until the fever entirely subsides. I think it has already measurably subsided."
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, Nov. 7. ENTERED, Sloop Two Brothers, Tripp, New-York Do. Fane, Justin, do. CLEARED, Brig John, Brown, Barbadoes Schooner Harriet, Chase, New-York Sloop N. York Pack n , Lawton, Charleston Schooner Governor Young, Crane, N. Carolina Do. American Lady, Tobey, Edenton Do. Eagle, Lawton, Charleston Sloop Delight, Boone, Norfolk Sloop Swift, Evans, George-Town Do. Huntress, Earl, New-York Schr. Ann & Harriet, Shearman, Port Antonio. "CASTIGATOR," is unavoidably deferred till our next, for want of room.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors to the last Will and Testament of John Hadwen, late of Newport, in the State of Rhode Island, Merchant, deceased; have taken upon themselves that trust, and given bonds as the law directs:—And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said John Hadwen, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to ELIZABETH HADWEN, Exec x . BENJAMIN HADWEN, Exec r . Newport, 26th of 10th Mon. 1804.
THE Town Council of the town of Newport, having granted the further term of six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of the estate of Reuben Taber, late of South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent, to exhibit their demands; we hereby give notice, that we will attend said business, at our respective dwellings, at any time within the period above prescribed. JOHN WILLIAMS, } Commis- HOLMES WEAVER, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make payment to MERIBAH TABER, Admin x . Newport, Nov. 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Hon. Town Council of the town of Newport, have appointed Gold S. Silliman, Esq. Commissioner on the estate of Mr. Jonathan Simmons, late of said Newport, Blacksmith, deceased, represented insolvent, in the place of Mr. William R. Robinson, deceased. Newport, Nov. 5, 1804.
Take Notice. WHEREAS the Hon. Court of Probate for the Town of Newport, have this day appointed the subscriber, Guardian over the estate of Martha Bissell, of Newport:—This is therefore to caution all persons from trusting her, or transacting any business with the said Martha Bissell, without my consent, as I am determined not to pay any debt or her contracting after this date. JOHN WILLIAMS. Newport, Nov. 5th, 1804.
THE Creditors of William Eason, of Newport, in the county of Newport, Mariner, are hereby notified to appear at the General Assembly at their Session in Providence in February next, to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of his petition for the benefit of the Act made and passed, A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, should not be granted. THOMAS PECKHAM, Dep. Sec ry . Newport, Nov. 6, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have been duly appointed Administrators to the estates of Christopher Babcock, of Charleston and Christopher Babcock, 2d, of Westerly, deceased, and have given bonds as the law directs. All persons, having any demands upon either of said estates, are required to exhibit them; and all those indebted thereto, are called upon to make payment to Polly Babcock, by the first day of January next. Such as do not make payment by the aforesaid time, will have their accounts put into the hands of an Attorney for collection. POLLY BABCOCK, Admin x . HEZ. BABCOCK, jun. } Admin x . EDWARD WILCOX, } i st m r . Westerly, Oct. 15.
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of South-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Samuel J. Potter, Esq. of said South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given, that they will attend on said business at their respective dwellings, at any time within the period above mentioned. No accounts will be received, unless properly attested. ELISHA R. GARDNER, } Commis- JOHN T. NICHOLS, } sioners. All persons indebted to the above mentioned estate, are earnestly called upon, to make immediate payment to WILLIAM PECKHAM, Admin r . South-Kingstown, Oct. 29, 1804.
THE subscribers, having been appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Town Council of the town of Newport, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Thomas Marshall, late of said Newport, Mariner, deceased, represented insolvent; and three months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given, that they will attend on said business at their respective dwellings, at any time within the period above mentioned. No account will be received unless properly attested. THOMAS MELVILL, } Commis- EDWARD SIMMONS, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL VAUGHN, Admin r . Newport, Oct. 29, 1804.
Newport, Nov. 2, 1804.
For Alexandria, THE Sloop LITTLE-REBECCA, Stephen Carr, Master, will sail in 10 days.—For Freight or Passage, having good accommodations, apply to the master on board at Warren, or to HENRY MOORE, & Co. Newport, November 2, 1804.
Henry Moore, & Co. HAVE for sale cheap for Cash or approved Notes on either of the Banks, 20 Hhds. Jamaica Spirits, 6 Ditto. St. Croix Rum, Ditto. Hollands Gin, Ditto. Brandy, 20 Boxes Sugar, 30 Bags Ditto, 60 Bhs. Flour, Benninghove's Snuff, All kinds of Teas, Casks of Raisins, &c. &c. Likewise, a great variety of Dry Goods, with a handsome assortment of Cutlery, &c. Also, a quantity of DRY HYDES.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY; October Session, A. D. 1804.
An Act to suspend the Operation of the Act, entitled "An Act for the Limitation of certain personal Actions."
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, and by the authority thereof it is enacted, That the operation of the said Statute be and the same is hereby suspended, until the fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five, and that the same shall then operate and take effect, in the same way and manner as if the same had passed and been enacted on the fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine.
Resolved, That this act be forthwith published, by the Secretary, in all the news-papers printed in this State.
Resolved further, That the said Act be read, by the Town-Clerks of the several towns in this State, in open Town-Meeting, to be holden on the third Wednesday of November next. A true Copy,
Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec ry .

NEWPORT BANK.
THE Stockholders are informed that the Fourth and last Instalment, being Fifteen Dollars on a share, becomes payable in specie, on the tenth day of November next, when the Receipts, formerly given, will be taken up, and Certificates issued.
By Order of the President and Directors. JOHN R. SHEARMAN, Cashier. October 17, 1804.
RHODE-ISLAND Insurance Company.
THE Stockholders of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company are hereby notified, that agreeable to the third article of the Constitution of said Company, the Fourth Instalment of fourteen Dollars and Eighty Cents on each Share, in Specie, will become due on the tenth day of November next.
GEORGE BRIGGS, Secretary. Newport, Oct. 16, 1804.
RICHARD BARKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and former customers, that he has removed to the house of Mrs. LILLIBRIDGE, on the Parade, one door east of Mr. Charles Fiske's Apothecary Store, where he will continue to keep a private BOARDING-HOUSE. Two or three steady boarders may be accommodated as low as at any Boarding-House in Newport.
Newport, Oct. 17, 1804.
SAMUEL VINSON,
HAS just opened a new supply of Fall and Winter GOODS , Which he will sell as low as can be purchased in this State.
He also takes this method to inform his friends, and the public in general, that he still carries on the
Cabinet making Business , as usual; and has now on hand, several pieces of ready made Furniture of the newest fashion, very cheap for Cash. Newport, Oct. 17, 1804.
Just received, and for sale by JACOB RICHARDSON, at the Post-Office.
HOUSE Paper of every kind, American, English, French, and Hamburg, in addition to his large assortment of 5000 pieces, with Borders. He has just received a number of new Books for sale or circulation.
Moss and Tippits, a large assortment—Men's for Gloves, Mitts, and Caps—Fur Skins, Russia, gray, white, and spotted.
Tickets in South Hadley Lottery (6 Class) at Five Dollars Fifty Cents, which begins to draw the 27th inst. Also, Tickets in the Wickford Academy Lottery.
Writing Paper of every description, by the ream or quire—Slates of all sizes, with a general assortment of Stationery.
Charts, European Pilots—West-India and American ditto.
English Mustard, by the pound—Sweet Oil, by the flask.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON Tuesday, the 20th day of November ensuing, at the house of Samuel D. Allen, in North-Kingstown, at 1 o'clock P. M. two good Farms, situated in North-Kingstown, about two miles from Wickford, both lying on the post road; one of which contains about one hundred and forty acres, with a dwelling-house, barn, corn-house, and other buildings thereon standing, late the property of Sylvester Gardner, Esq. of North-Kingstown, deceased: The other contains about one hundred and fourteen acres, with a dwelling-house, grist mill, saw-mill, and other buildings thereon, late the property of the said Sylvester Gardner. Both of said Farms consist of a suitable proportion of mowing, pasturing, and tillage land, well wooded and watered. The conditions of sale, with the boundaries, will be made known at the time and place of sale. BENJAMIN SMITH, Admin'r. North-Kingstown, Oct. 13, 1804.
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS .
Fresh ESSENCE of SPRUCE, per gallon or quart. One ton FLAX of various qualities. This day received 1000 weight clean FLAX.
CASH , and Three Cents per lb. given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
ONIONS by the bushel or bunch—4 cents per bunch, and much less by the 100.
For sale as above.
A new one story BUILDING, 30 feet by 12, to be removed from the spot on which it now stands, as soon as possible. For further particulars apply to
MEIN & ROGERS
Have for sale at their Store, head of Banister's Wharf, Thames-Street,
JAMAICA Rum per Hhd. Amsterdam Geneva per pipe, Spanish Brandy per ditto, Cognac ditto per ditto, Tar per bbl.
Flour (superfine) per bbl. Coffee, W. I. and Bourbon, best quality, Madeira & other Wines per qr. cask.
Also, a general assortment of GROCERIES wholesale and retail at the lowest prices.
N. B. A Consignment of Trunks and Paper Hangings. Newport, May 28. 159tf
Washing Machine.
THE subscribers having purchased the patent right for the counties of Newport & Bristol, for making, using, and vending to others to be used, a Machine for the purpose of washing clothes, fulling, scouring, and cleaning cloth, under the original patent right, which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel S. Dean, of the town of Beekman, in Dutchess county, State of New-York, on the 29th day of February, 1804. All persons are hereby forbid making, using, or vending said Machine, within the counties aforesaid, under the penalty of the Law, without the authority of us, or our agents, being first granted them. Any person may be accommodated, by calling on BENJAMIN PITMAN, jun. JOSHUA NICHOLS.
N. B. Those who may wish to purchase the Patent right for the county of Bristol, will please to apply as above. Newport, Sept. 19. 1804.
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Vernuigreale,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
For Sale,
A FEW casks of superior Sherry WINE,—Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 30th, 1804.
Fall & Winter Goods.
JAMES MUMFORD,
HAS just received from New-York & Boston, an elegant assortment of Dry GOODS, suitable for the season, which he is determined to sell as low for Cash as can be purchased in this State.
N. B. He has a handsome variety of Calicoes, from 50 to 25 Cents per yard. Newport, Oct. 10.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner,
hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER. ad. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS.
Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which they may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use.
Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804. } 6m
ISAAC AUSTIN,
Has removed to the Store lately occupied by Wm. R. Wilder, nearly opposite John F. Townsend's, and next door North of Gibbs & Channing's where he offers for sale, a variety of ENGLISH, INDIA, & GROCERY GOODS, of the latest Importations, procured at the best Markets, and which will be sold at moderate prices, for Cash or approved Credit.—Among the Articles lately received, and just opened, are
SUPERFINE , second-best, and common Broadcloths.
do. do. Cassimeres.
A variety of silk and cotton, striped, plain and mix'd Cassimeres, Nankens and Velvets.
4-4 and 6-4 coloured and white, glazed & plain Cambricks.
India Book-Muslin, and Book Handkerchiefs.
do. do. Scotch do.
A variety of Gloves and Hosiery.
Barcelona and common, black and coloured, silk Handkerchiefs.
2 bales India Cottons.
Lace-trimmed, Persians, Bengals and Linens.
An assortment of kid, Morocco, calf-skin and ruff Shoes.
A great variety of English and American manufactured Hats, from one dollar to six dollars.
Cotton Yarn, cotton stripes and cotton Bed-Ticks, as usual.
LIKEWISE,
Young-hyson, hyson-skin, souchong and bohea Teas, loaf and brown Sugars.
Cotton and wool Cards.
1 cask assorted metal Tea-Pots.
He desires to merit the favors of his customers. Newport, 9th Month 19, 1804.
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mess and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 10 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177.
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE,
His Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering , of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America.
A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing.
N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
Wm. Bridges,
Engineer, Architect and Land-Surveyor,
SURVEYS & drawplans of Estates, with the strictest accuracy and neatness; makes designs for intended Buildings and Improvements, Canals, Bridges, &c. &c.; furnishes estimates with minute specifications for carrying the same into execution; having been regularly brought up to the profession, with a complete knowledge of the practical departments, presumes that his services will be found eminently useful, in carrying into effect any public or private works.
Gentlemen residing at a distance, can be furnished with plans, elevations, &c. to unite Convenience and Uniformity with Durability and Economy, by sending a written description of the conveniences and fix building they wish to have.—Plans neatly drawn on the margin of Deeds. Newport, Oct. 3d, 1804.
At Wm. BRIDGES' ACADEMY,
YOUTH are carefully and expeditiously taught the English Language, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography and Mathematics; where the strictest Attention is paid to the Morals of his Pupils.
Private Tuition.
His Evening SCHOOL has commenced:—The hours are from 6 till 9 o'clock.
A convenient HOUSE, consisting of two Parlours and two or three Chambers, in a central part of the town, WANTED. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804.
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN's
Wharf,—By
JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co.
Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Sept. 20, 1804.
BOOTS, SHOES & BUCKETS.
THE subscriber takes this method to inform the Public in general and his friends in particular, that he carries on the Boot, Shoe, & Bucket-Making business, at his Shop two doors west of John Gardner's, Esq. in the Ferry Wharf Lane—where he is ready to attend to their calls, having procured the best of materials therefor.
A good workman at the last mentioned branch of business, (if he calls soon) will find employ and good wages, by applying to JOSEPH DYRE. Newport, May 28, 1804. 91
NOTICE is hereby given, that we the subscribers, have purchased the patent right for the counties of Washington and Kent, for making, using, and vending a Machine for the purpose of washing cloaths, scouring and fulling cloth, under the original patent right which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel S. Dean, of the State of New-York, on the 29th of February, 1804.—All persons are hereby forbid, making, vending or using such Machine, within the counties aforesaid, under the penalty of the law, without the liberty of us, or our agents being first granted them. Any person, upon applying to us for an individual right, or on a larger scale, may have the liberty granted them for a moderate compensation. BORDEN RATHBUN, ROBERT H. NILES. Wickford (N.K.) 24th Feb Mo. 1804.
For Sale,
AN excellent lot of land, under good improvement, very pleasantly situated on the main road leading from Newport to Bristol Ferry, containing about 21 acres, with a Dwelling-House, Barn, Crib and young Orchard thereon, and a well of good water that never fails. It will be sold on reasonable terms. For particulars, apply to the subscriber, on the premises. JONATHAN GIBBS. Portsmouth, Oct. 3, 1804.
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE, can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged.
Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. * * * Cash, & the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
FOR SALE,
SIXTY-TWO Shares in the stock of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804.
N. B. As they are very desirous (for a particular reason) to dispose of the above mentioned stock—they therefore offer the same at first cost. N. SWART, & Co.
LAST WEEK'S MISSION.
A letter from Leghorn, of the 21st of July, states that accounts had been received there of the Dey of Algiers having been beheaded. The particulars of this event had not transpired. Genoa continued strictly blockaded.
A letter from Leipzig, dated Aug. 14, says, "according to the latest accounts from Warsaw, the story of the attempt to poison the Count de LITTLE and his family, on a more strict examination proves to be the invention of the billiard table keeper COULON, with a view to obtain money. He and his wife are arrested; and we shall probably soon learn more of the particulars. Lond. pap.
Jerome Bonaparte. —Interesting & pleasing intelligence is received by gentlemen from France, respecting Jerome Bonaparte, & his lovely bride. It is confidently reported and credited in the first circles at Paris, that the Emperor forgives his brother Jerome, and takes the youthful couple into favor. This circumstance is said to have been effected or aided by a portrait of the lady, which had been transmitted to the mother of Bonaparte, and being much celebrated for its beauty, was sent for by the Empress Josephine.
An extraordinary race was run at York, (Eng.) the 22d of August, between Mrs. Thornton, wife of Col. Thornton, and a Mr. Flint. Upwards of 10,000 spectators are said to have been present, and the bets amounted to 200,000l. The distance was four miles. Mrs. T. took the lead; but Mr. F. gained on her in the last mile, and finally beat by about 2 distances. The course was run in 9 minutes and 59 seconds.
A large supply of
FALL GOODS,
JUST received by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. and now selling at their Store directly opposite Geo. Martin's.
N. B. Said Sweet and Company, most gratefully acknowledge the support which they have received from their customers since the commencement of their business, and hereby inform the public, that having purchased their Goods with ready Cash this Fall, they are determined to sell them much lower than they have done before. October 16, 1804.