Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-08-30 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) James-Street, NEWPORT.
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
(Of the Western Insurrection, &c. continued from our last.)
THE agitation having so perfectly subsided, an advertisement was put in the Gazette, calling on the Parkinson's ferry delegates to hold another meeting on the 2d of October. The meeting was advertised by some of the same persons who had but about a week before given their opinion that an army would be necessary; but so sudden and perfect was the present calm, that they were convinced that such assurances of submission could now be procured, as would render the march of the army totally unnecessary.
The delegates met and agreed to the following resolutions: Resolved unanimously, that it is the opinion of this meeting, that if the signature of the submission be not universal, it is not for much owing to any existing disposition to oppose the laws, as to a want of time and information to operate a correspondent sentiment; and with respect to the greatest number, a prevailing consciousness of their having had no concern in any outrage, and an idea that their signature would imply a sense of guilt.
By another resolve they gave assurances of submission in the very words prescribed by the commissioners; and by a third they resolved to send David Redick and myself, with these assurances, to the President of the United States, with authority in behalf of the meeting, to explain to him the more circumstantially the State of the country, in order to enable him to judge whether an armed force would now be necessary to support the civil authority in those counties.
About seven o'clock in the morning of the day on which we arrived at Carlisle, we waited on the President, and delivered to him the resolutions of assurance agreed on at the second meeting at Parkinson's ferry. We found him alone, and were received and treated with politeness and attention. After a short conversation he informed us that he was just going out about some business relating to the army when he saw us approaching, and that after breakfast he was going to see a division of the army march, that therefore he could not examine the papers at present but would converse with us on the subject at ten o'clock that morning.
When we waited on him at ten o'clock, we found him in company with governor Howell, to whom he introduced us. Col. Hamilton then secretary of the treasury was present all the time, but governor Howell withdrew before the conversation ended. The President opened the conversation with a discourse on the subject of the resolutions, in which he expatiated at considerable length on the evils occasioned by the insurrection, and the injury resulting from it to the cause of liberty and the general interests of republican government in the world. He said that the outrages, committed against the government, and the peace of the citizens in the western counties, had agitated the United States from one end to the other, like an electrical shock, and disposed them very generally to turn out in support of the violated laws. He expressed his astonishment, that the people were so blind to their own interest as not to have given to the commissioners such assurances of their submission to the laws, as would have sheltered them from punishment and secured the restoration of order, and that we and other well disposed citizens had not been more successful in persuading them to take that salutary course. He further observed, "that the good dispositions of government, expressed by the commissioners, being rejected, and the march of the army rendered necessary, some atonements would be required for the infractions committed against the laws." He concluded his observations on this subject, by giving his opinion, that the resolutions which we had presented were not sufficiently unequivocal to justify him in dismissing the army, now when they were rendezvoused, and the greatest proportion of the expenses incurred. Observing that the resolutions referred him to us for further information, he invited us to proceed in giving it to him.
In doing this, we stated briefly the unforeseen and untoward circumstances, that rendered it impossible for the well disposed people to prevent the commencement of the insurrection; such as the backwardness of those "who were innocent, to expose themselves, the terror that was spread abroad by those who became leaders among the insurgents, and the disapprobation of the excise law, even by many, who, though they were disposed to submit to it, hesitated some time before they would put themselves to risk for its support. We detailed the imperious and unforeseen circumstances, that in a great measure frustrated the intention of the meeting of the committee of 60 at Red-stone old fort, and the motives by which the innocent citizens were actuated in declining to attend the meetings, or refusing to sign the instrument of assurances submitted to them by the commissioners. We gave a candid account of the violent opposition that was given at some township meetings, and asserted, that this violent opposition as far as
was within our knowledge, was, with very few exceptions, made by the most ignorant and obdurate class of people, some of whom are to be found in all countries. We stated, that these were not the people that ever could give trouble to government in settled times, and that most of them had come in, some of them in tears, within a few days, and requested to be permitted to sign the assurances.
"We assured" the President, "that in all the counties prosecutions had been commenced against such of them, as it was thought necessary and prudent for the present peace of the country to prosecute, and that what had been done in this way rendered it certain, that the public peace could be preserved, and atonements procured for infractions committed on the laws by the ordinary proceedings in the courts of justice; and gave it as our opinion, that if the powers of the commissioners had not expired so soon, order would have been perfectly restored, and satisfactory assurances of submission to the laws obtained. We informed him, that the newspapers, containing the orders to the militia to hold themselves in readiness to march, coming to Parkinson's ferry meeting on the morning after the arrival of the commissioners had been announced, excited an inflammatory agitation of mind with many, which tended for a time, to efface the favorable impressions, that had been previously made, by the approach of the commissioners being announced, the extent or nature of whose powers was not yet generally known, and that in fact this circumstance irritated some who had been heretofore well disposed.
"We assured him that the greatest cause of so small a number signing the declaration of submission, was the reluctance of the innocent to give such assurances as might imply an acknowledgment of guilt, have the appearance of giving a new test not required by law, or (as they thought the words indirectly meant) prevent them from petitioning for a repeal or revision of the excise law. That it was this principle that influenced the whole county of Fayette, the greater extent of Westmoreland, and the frontier parts of the other counties, to withhold their signatures from these assurances prescribed by the commissioners.
"With respect to atonements, we suggested, that if the army marched into the country in order to procure them, the most proper objects having already sheltered themselves under the faith of government, those who were guilty and had not signed the amnesty would have time to escape while the army was advancing. We concluded by requesting the President to inform us if time would be yet allowed to procure more certain and unequivocal assurances, and if this was granted, in what manner these assurances should be obtained, and how or where, they should be communicated to him.
"The President, in reply, assured us that it would have been his wish to have authorized the commissioners to have given the people sufficient time for the agitation to subside, and to be informed of the terms and to deliberate on them, without ordering the militia to be in readiness for marching, if time and other circumstances would have permitted, but that the time the insurrection commenced was not of his choosing, and was too near the winter to enable him to afford the time he wished to have given, and that the flame having caught in Maryland, and symptoms of it having been discovered in some other places in Pennsylvania, rendered it improper to delay the expedition till the spring, lest the flame should spread further." He concluded with adding, "that the questions we had asked, respecting further assurances, would require some time for consideration; and appointed us to wait on him again at five o'clock in the evening.
"In the evening interview, he encouraged us to take more unequivocal assurances from the people, but made no promise of amnesty on the account of these assurances, but repeatedly said that they might do good, and could do no harm." He informed us however, "that it was the opinion of a number of the most respectable of our own citizens, that the march of the army would be necessary, not only for the restoring submission to the revenue laws, but for the protection of well disposed citizens. We acknowledged that appearances about the time the commissioners went away, and at some places on the day of signing the declaration, were such as to justify that opinion, but assured him that from the change of temper, which had been evidenced some of the best informed of those who gave that opinion had changed their sentiments, that probably all had, that though some citizens had received insults, they did not with for an army to revenge their cause, that the courts having been held through the whole circuit without insult or opposition, there was no room to doubt but they were fully competent to the protection of the citizens.
"On this and every other occasion he pressed it on us to take the utmost care that one gun should not be fired, and added that if one gun was fired, he would not be responsible for the consequences; we assured him that there was
no design of making resistance, but to the caution being repeated, we remarked that it a fool or desperate man to prevent himself from being taken, should fire a gun, that it would be a great hardship if the whole country should be implicated in his guilt; he answered that he did not intend that they should, but that we did not know what might be the consequence of firing one gun.
"We enquired whether advantage would be taken of want of form in signing the declaration? The President said he could not inform us unless he knew the circumstances. We explained to him, that we meant only such want of form as did not arise from any fault in the person claiming the amnesty, but from the conduct of others, such as the papers being torn by a desperate banditti after they had been signed; to this it was replied, that no advantage should be taken of want of mere matter of form.
"At this and all the other interviews, the President authorized us to assure the citizens who had sheltered themselves under the faith of government, that one hair of their head should not be injured, let their crimes have been ever so great.
"We undertook to procure more general and unequivocal assurances, and to transmit them to the army, and were assured that the army would halt some time at Bedford, so as to give an opportunity of procuring the assurances, and that they would be well received. We then withdrew with a view of returning homewards next morning, but the President sent his private secretary early next morning to our lodging, to ask us to wait on him again before we left town, but having rode out a few miles to see relations, the President was gone out to the army before we returned; but as he returned from seeing the last division of the army begin their march, he stopped his horse before the door of our lodging, and calling us to him, conversed some time with us in the street, and appointed us to wait on him again in the evening, and to bring some assurances which we had informed him we had with us, that had been subscribed after the 11th of September. We spent that evening conversing in the same manner, as we had done the former, and chiefly on the same subjects, till we thought convenient to retire. We were dismissed as politely as we had been received, and in all the opportunities we had of conversing with the President, we were treated with that candor and politeness which have at all times distinguished his character.
"Mr. Redick and I, returning with all convenient speed, separated at Greenburgh in Westmoreland county, after preparing an advertisement to be published in the Pittsburg Gazette, calling for a meeting of the delegates of townships, which had been elected for the first meeting at Parkinson's ferry, and requesting also the attendance of as many discreet citizens besides as could conveniently attend.
"On the 24th of October, the meeting convened; great indeed was the difference between the completion of this meeting, and that which met at the same place on the 14th of August preceding; and this difference was in a great measure owing to a few men. Bradford, Fulton, Parkinson, Marshall, and others, who had contrived and promoted the meeting at Braddock's field, had either secured an amnesty by submitting in due time, or fled out of the country; and others who perhaps had done neither, were ashamed to appear at this meeting, though the terror of them and their friends had overawed the first; and a great number of respectable citizens attended at this meeting, who did not think it prudent to countenance the first. The citizens did not act here as delegates, nor produce credentials and the greatest harmony and good order prevailed. James Edgar was appointed chairman, and ALBERT GALLATIN Secretary.
"When the meeting was opened Mr. Redick and I gave an account of the discharge of our trust at Carlisle, and stated the propriety of giving more unequivocal assurances than had yet been obtained, and the encouragements given for doing so, as nearly in the President's own words as we could express them. We also stated the importance of preventing any headstrong, foolish people from irritating the army, if it advanced into the country, either by firing a gun at them, or any other conduct that might be construed into a pretence by any in the army to break through the rules of discipline, &c. and in order to render them the more cautious, we informed them that the same inflammatory spirit appeared to pervade some part of the army, that had so recently prevailed in this country. We also, according to the President's instructions, assured those who had sheltered themselves under the faith of government, that they should not be disturbed, let their crimes be what they might, and that no advantage should be taken of want of mere matter of form. We added such other information, and made such observations, as we thought suitable to the occasion; but many observations were not necessary; the people were willing to do every thing that was judged proper; indeed, if the same people had attended and voted at the first meeting that did at this, and
if those who governed the passions of that day, and were absent from this meeting, had also been absent from that, an army would not have been marched into the country. At this meeting, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
1st. "Resolved, That in our opinion, the civil authority is now fully competent to enforce the laws and to punish both past and future offences, inasmuch as the people at large are determined to support every description of civil officers in the legal discharge of their duty.
2d. "Resolved, That in our opinion, that all persons who may be charged or suspected of having committed any offence against the United States or the State, during the late disturbances, and who have not entitled themselves to the benefits of the act of oblivion, ought immediately to surrender themselves to the civil authority, in order to stand their trial, that if there be any such persons among, they are ready to surrender themselves to the civil authority accordingly; and that we will unite in giving our assistance to bring to justice such offenders as shall not surrender.
3d. "Resolved, That in our opinion offices of inspection may be immediately opened in the respective counties of this survey, without any danger of violence being offered to any of the officers, and that the distillers are willing and ready to enter their stills.
4th. "That William Findley, David Redick, Ephraim Douglass, and Thomas Morton, do wait on the President with the foregoing resolutions."
Here ends the history of all those meetings which are supposed to have had any connection with the insurrection in which Mr. Gallatin is said to have been engaged. Now as the treason of which Mr. Gallatin is accused of having been guilty, is alleged by his accusers to have been committed at some of these meetings, if I can show that these meetings were in themselves lawful, and that Mr. Gallatin when attending them at no time expressed himself in a treasonable manner, I shall completely prove him entirely innocent of the crime with which he is charged. For the purpose of establishing these two points, on which the whole weight of my defence of his character must rest, I shall make a few more extracts from the same history from which the one above inserted is taken.
WILLIAM TELL.
(To be concluded in our next.)
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
CRISIS No. II.
FOR the sake of curiosity, more than from any other cause, it was attempted, in the preceding number, to probe one of the principal grounds urged by an aspiring faction for a monopoly of control; and the detection, and frailty of that ground readily appeared. We avail ourselves of a leisure moment to continue our labors (whether useful or otherwise) and to examine other grounds, and other forms of this desperate league.
The impartial observer is lost in astonishment, or overwhelmed with risible emotions in attending to the inductions and persevering zeal with which they labor to create an union between the destinies of America and France; or rather to sham an appearance, and inculcate a belief of such an union. Its servile, and despicable organ, the Newport Mercury, recently contained the following remarkable paragraph. "As the Republican Bonaparte has been the "uniform idol of our democrats —as they have "been frequently heard to say, that the cause of "liberty throughout the world depended on his "success, and with him our republic must stand "or fall, they must certainly now totally despair "of regenerating America by his republican example: Alas! democrats, your friend looks "down upon you and your republican form of government with the most sovereign contempt, "and will doubtless consider you as enemies to "the cause of liberty. Provided he is acknowledged by our philosophic administration, as "the lawful sovereign of France, he may however still protect our republic—and while he "presides as Emperor of republican France, "furnish us perhaps with his brother Jerome, "as a republican Emperor for America!!"
Depraved, indeed, must be that heart, and dead to every sense of private virtue, and national character, that does not hold these sentiments in absolute abhorrence! Sentiments did I say! Sentiment , is that kind of perception, which is attended with sympathy, and inclines to generous actions: Or it is the result of well-toned apprehension, ripened and matured by natural reflection. Thus, it is "the noble mind's distinguishing perfection," constituting that eternal light of intelligence, which secures to man "a promised dominion over every other part of creation. What is there of sentiment , then, in the passage above quoted? If any bear of the forest could hold a pen, and had acquired by rote the rules of grammar, he could have formed as rational a paragraph as that! He would have infused into it, as much of sentiment ; as much of private virtue, and national character.

Over that paragraph, the genius of America (were it worthy of her notice) would recline with aching heart, and in the anguish of her soul shed tears of blood! She would discover in it the lurking poison that is artfully preparing to destroy the nation! to envelope the minds of its citizens with the drowsy delirium of an opiate, and when lost in the lethargy, to wrest from them their liberties! to betray their fidelity, and virtue!—America! Is it for such an issue that thy generous, and intrepid defenders, pressed with the glowing ardour of patriotism, traversed thy wide extended area to give battle to the insulting foe who sought thy conquest? Is it for such an issue that the snowy mountains, or the frosty clods of the valley, were tinged with the crimson current that trickled from their naked, but determined feet? Is it for such an issue that they conformed to beds of earth, and mingled their broken slumbers with the dews of night to watch, and defended from an invading tyrant thy exposed shores? Is it for such an issue that that "noble army of martyrs," were spoiled of their lives amid the storm of revolution, and sunk into their graves in the act of achieving their country's redemption? No, it is impossible! "All nature cries aloud" it cannot be!
It is vain, and ridiculous (to say nothing of the treasonable enormity of the project) to attempt to beguile, and mislead the good sense of the American people, by any effort to assimilate their political destiny with that of France. By what modification of reason, by what trick of logic is it, that those plighted organs of a guilty faction, can pretend an identity of inference from premises extremely different? Will not every man of common understanding, at a moment's glance, discern the abominable fallacy of such a suggestion? And will he not as readily join in the execration due to such an outrage? Why then with they run the hazard of their own consummate infamy? Why make a common sport of their reputation—a vulgar, and detestable proverb of their name? To what a dismal depth of heedless desperation must they be reduced, even in their own convictions?
"Republican France" (as in derision they are pleased to stile her) "Republican France" (and would to God she was republican! would that all mankind were such; for until they are they must continue to be the devoted victims of artificial sufferings!) "Republican France," I say, at the dawn of her revolution started from a point, far, far behind that stage of cultivated reason, and improved intellect, from which our country rose in the assertion of her sovereignty and freedom. You, my countrymen! for I cannot participate in the glory of the achievement: Nature then had not clothed me with existence; but those my elder kindred contributed the share: You, in that eventful, interesting day, had not, with your teeth, to file and remove a set of massy chains which had been riveted for ages! You had not an arduous way to force through Bastilles , or the less solid earth, to which you had been broken and reduced by a long course of systematic tyranny! You had not by its baneful policy been thrust so far below the ordinary standard of man! You had not that loeg, and insidious course to run, which stretches its hateful, its abhorrent distance, between the perfect slave (beneath the reptile that feeds upon the dust) and human attributes: You had not this distance to run before you were prepared to commence your work! No: You did not burst from a frozen state of absolute subjection; of perfect slavery: You commenced your immortal career (for I look back to the transactions, attending the stamp-act) in the full possession of "rational liberty." Your minds were hale, and vigorous: Your spirits had not been trammeled, and broken, and reduced and oppressed, and insulted through a painful course of protracted time: You stood upon a soil which had rewarded your labors with luxuriant harvests: You retained, and cherished the sacred impulse which gave it for your inheritance: Nor had you been defiled by the pestiliferous hand of a grasping, and abandoned tyrant. You rose, indeed; you timely rose, and with adapted energy, and spirit, to avert, and repel the attempt. Previously prepared, by a full, and general diffusion of knowledge, a knowledge which inculcated the inestimable, & indispensable principle of self government , no feature of enormity distorted and disgraced the tenor of your way; but pursuing with a steady eye, and calm determination the object before you, which was already definitively ascertained, and preserved in view, the road to triumph was plain, and certain. Not so with ill-fated, or, if they please, "republican France;" for republican she struggles and groans to be; though infuriate ambition has pillaged her of the happy boon. She had to eradicate, you but to avert: Her talk was to cure a mortal malady which had crept through all her system, and become seated, and confirmed by time: You but to keep off a disorder which you had studied maturely, and knew, with certainty its effectual preventative. Your foe, however insulated, fortified by nature and by art, and wrapped up within the impassable shores of her own territory; however insidious, intriguing, and abandoned; was not situated within nine leagues of your coast, which her emissaries might approach with facility and infest the bosom of your country with extensive projects of bribery, and corruption; conspiracy, and assassination. Besides, the states of the western continent were firmly united in a common cause; every shade of political sentiment became amalgamated in one solid mass, having for its object at least a qualified separation from Britain: They were not beset on every hand with crowns and diadems, whose discomfited possessors were sparkling with jealousy, that "the craft was in danger," & fraught with measure to preserve and perpetuate its preponderance. No circumstances like these, hampered, and perplexed, and exasperated your exertions.
It is true that France has yet achieved but half her work: But I am not among those
who with such gladness, and exultation, labor to propagate the idea that she is now where she began. I had rather favor the exalted sentiment of the generous Fayette,—"that for a people to love liberty, it is sufficient that they know it; and for them to possess liberty, it is sufficient that they will it." As, therefore, there is no means of making a man, or any class of men, unlearn what they have been taught, or to forget what they have seen: And as the French revolution, in its progress thus far has been an effective school, to the nation in the science of political freedom, there is not the least ray of reason to presume that Frenchmen will revert to their former state of subjection and vassalage. Rather is it to be supposed that their present seeming dereliction of first principles, is more the effect of a temporary illusion, which will presently pass away, and leave their understandings clear, and unclouded; than that it is an absolute renunciation of their primitive object. How has it been with every other nation? Alas! How has it been, even in America? What patriot, in the years '98 and '99, who would not, covered as they were with the mantle of mourning, be ready to exclaim, "America is no longer free!" Here starts a train of thought, which hangs around the heart in the pensive plenitude of melancholy drapery. Remembrance here writhes with the poignant reflection, that the enemies of liberty, had by a long, persevering, and insidious siege reduced the strong citadel of the constitution, and manifested the most zealous determination of erecting a throne upon its ruins. Who then was to have been the "republican Emperor for America!"
This idea naturally leads us to a different branch of the subject, which must be deferred for future consideration. CRISIS.
From the BOSTON CHRONICLE. ADDRESSED To Lieut. Governor ROBBINS, Judge DANA, and Dr. MORSE.
IN the preceding number it was observed, that the undue bias attempted, to pervade the public mind, by the unfortunate death of Gen. Hamilton, was the only reason which had to an investigation of this melancholy catastrophe. The mansions of the grave should be approached with solemnity! No wanton hand should ever disturb the sacred ashes of the dead! We shed a tear over the silent relics, and with cautious deliberation, examine the character of a man who cannot vindicate his own integrity. Hamilton has ascended to his God, and our God, and nothing remains, but that this premeditated occurrence should be improved to the happiness of society. He stands a naked spirit before that tribunal, which cannot be influenced in its decision, by contention of parties, and receives his plaudit or condemnation, by a fiat which no earthly veto can arrest.
While contemplating this event, we would not take the ground of the Boston Enquirer , to personify Death in the language of heathen mythology. We would not arraign the decrees of Heaven, by denouncing this messenger of the SUPREME BEING , as vindictive and inordinate. We would not charge the "king of terrors" as an inhuman monster, who could not be satisfied with depriving us of a Washington, or whose gluttony could not be satisfied with hecatombs of human victims in Europe. Such rhapsodies might correspond with an heathen audience, who had an hierarchy of supremacies, and whose Gods and Goddesses often met in conclave to determine the destiny of men. Areas may have been the sport of contending Deities, but Hamilton as a christian , should not be eulogized under the fictitious superintendence of a "king of terrors," totally uncontrolled by that Being , who has declared, that "not a sparrow falls to the ground," without his direction. How then could Mr. Otis presume to summon the "KING OF TERRORS," to answer the following interrogations? "Infinite Death! will not the heroes and statesmen, whom mad ambition has sent from the crimson fields of Europe, suffice to people thy dreary mansions? Thy dismal avenues have been thronged with princely martyrs , and illustrious victims. Crowns and sceptres, the spoils of royalty, are among thy recent trophies and the blood of innocence and valour has flowed in currents at thy inexorable command. Such has been thy savages in the old world. Could not our Warren, Montgomery, Mercer, Green and Washington appease thy vengeance for a few short years, or hast thou predetermined, DREAD KING OF TERRORS, to blast the world's best hope, and by depriving us of all the conductors of our glorious revolution, compel us to bury our liberties in their tombs! O Hamilton!" &c.
While reading this bombastic pathos, what are the natural ideas which arise in the mind? A christian orator is here represented as eulogizing the virtues of a departed friend, who closed his life in direct violation of the laws of God and man; whose last moments gave the only public testimony of his belief in divine revelation; yet, amidst this fervor of evangelical energy, the SUPREME BEING is represented as having no superintendence in the business; the whole transaction is depicted as the sovereign agency of a Deity , personified under the appellation of Death whose "dreary dominions were filled with heroes and statesmen"—whose "dismal avenues were thronged with princely martyrs and illustrious victims"—whose "trophies were crowns and sceptres, the spoils of royalty"—And, who was so "infinite, inexorable and predetermined," that the "blood of innocence and valour had flowed in currents," to satisfy his sanguinary appetite—who seemed determined to blast the world's best hopes and that even our revolutionary heroes had not been "spared from his fatal grasp."
This, fellow-citizens, is the language of a christian orator, mourning over the untimely death of a friend. This pathos composes an Eulogy to a man, who they say, has made his exit under the benediction of the church, and in
full communion of the holy ordinance of the sacrament. This is the language used by an orator, elevated in the sacred desk before whose alter the ten COMMANDMENTS of GOD are written in legible characters, and the CREED of the believer is displayed in letters of gold.
Gracious Heaven! how long are such gross absurdities to be practised on society, or how long are the solemn services of devotion to become a vain mockery within the sanctuary. As christians, Dr. Morse , ought we not to be silent under the distressing circumstances of life, and reflect with becoming submission, that the ways of Heaven, though dark and intricate, are all conducted with wisdom and propriety?
When our Saviour was on the cross, (I speak with reverence) did any reflection, of this kind arise at that solemn interval? Did the disciples call death an inhuman destroyer of the lives of men? Did not Saint Paul glory in the anticipation, that this mortal should put on immortality? When the saints and martyrs resigned their breath, did they not expire with this pious ejaculation to the Father of mercies, "into thy hands, we commit our spirits." Is there then, Dr. Morse , any christian propriety in the language of Mr. Otis, in representing Death as "infinite, cruel and predetermined," without impeaching the wisdom of Him, who rules the events of the world? Do you suppose Doctor , that Mr. Otis was more poignant in his feelings than Job, whose resignation was thus expressed, when under the most severe dispensations of Heaven—"the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, and blessed be the name of the Lord." Job in his lamentation, did not tell Death that he was an insatiable monster, and that he ought to have been content with the afflictions of his wife, and not have deprived him of his children also.
I am disposed to place this subject on fair ground, and to acknowledge, that there are a certain number of men, who were peculiarly attached to Gen. Hamilton, merely because he was the open and unequivocal opponent of Mr. John Adams. These persons are confident, and when I saw them in the procession I could not but venerate their attachment. They appeared real mourners , and carried the evidence of their grief more expressive on their countenances, than on their left arm . But I must acknowledge, that I felt mortified to observe men, who pretend to applaud the conduct of Adams, and who attach his name with Washington's, playing the hypocrite, for the sakes of those who must inwardly despise their duplicity.
Consistency is the prominent trait of honor and integrity:—Whatever a man's sentiments are, let him direct his conduct in a straight line, while evidencing the rectitude of his profession. But, gentlemen, in my opinion, you have placed yourselves in a position, either to declare that Gen. Hamilton was right in censuring Mr. Adams, and that you attended his funeral obsequies on this persuasion, or that you paid your respects to him as a DUELLIST : For, if you considered him unfair in his censure on the late President, or thought he outraged truth in his remarks, how could you give such an open declaration that you approved his political character ? How could you sit composed to hear an eulogy, which exalted him to an eminence equal with Washington, if you disapproved of his calumny against that man, whom you pretend to hold in the highest estimation? Now, gentlemen, choose the ground you will take, and no longer let it be doubtful on which side you are acting.
But alas, is it possible that the Lieut. Governor should be an advocate for duelling? Is it possible that a man so connected with the Legislature should approve of a deed which the laws of our country so pointedly reprobate? As his political fame stands so highly elevated, we should be sorry to hear that any fortuitous events had led him to so melancholy an exit: And though we might recognize his many virtues & sacrifices in a funeral eulogy, yet this example might prove injurious to the harmony of society. It is impossible for his honor to be thus improper in his conduct, how much more so for a judge of the supreme court? He who would be obliged to pass sentence of death on the surviving culprit; who would order a flake to be driven through the body of the unfortunate victim: He who would be officially called upon to judge between the parties, and to enforce the law, must ever bear testimony against this destructive practice. He, of all men, would be the last to countenance a violation of this barrier to social harmony and domestic quietude. If it is impossible for the Lieut. Governor, or Judge Dana, to commit such an outrage on civil and religious order, certainly the known piety of Dr. Morse forbids it.
He who has been deploring the decay of religion, alarming the continent with the prevalence of Illuminatism; deprecating the increase of vice, and the decrease of virtue; who favors every christian establishment for the propagation of the gospel; who wishes so earnestly to civilize the barbarous savages, and christianize the ignorant heathen, surely must be the last man to promote the destructive tendency of duelling. His piety and morality are too evident to be considered friendly to such a disorganizing practice. His servid soul must rise abhorrent to every thing attached to such fatal tendencies.
Here then, gentlemen, we are at issue. I am willing to excuse you from any wish, or desire, to encourage duelling; but am led to think, that you attended the late procession as favoring the immediate politics of Mr. Hamilton in opposition to Mr. Adams. This is the most favorable conclusion I can draw—as your characters are too eminent to admit the supposition that you became interlopers for no particular purpose.—You had some object in your attendance, and I cannot divine any other. Mr. Hamilton was not in any public station that obliged you to attend officially:—You were volunteers in the service.
The Selectmen of the town did not send for you; you knew previous to the parade, what they had done on the subject; what then,
but a strong attachment to the political conduct of Gen. Hamilton, though hostile to your friend Adams, could induce you to leave your respective avocations, and join a procession emphatically filed by the Committee of arrangements, the honorary obsequies of the citizens of Boston, in commemoration of his pre-eminent services.
I will not enlarge, gentlemen, but leave the foregoing for your candid reflections.
Extract of a letter from Mr. Cathcart, late Consul of the United States at Tripoli, to Mr. Cathalan, their Commercial Agent at Marseilles, dated Leghorn, May 11, 1804.
"The government of Naples has sent to sea two large frigates and four corvettes to guard their coast and annoy the Tunisians, should they put to sea this summer. A 74 gun ship is fitting out with all expedition, and will be manned with the crews of the Corvettes, which are recalled for that purpose. The 74 and two large frigates will be kept continually at sea, so that the Tunisians do declare war against us, this force will be of infinite service to us until a reinforcement arrives from the United States. I have likewise procured from the government of Naples the loan of four large gun boats, artillery, mortars, bombs, ammunition and every apparatus complete. The boats are ready for sea at Messina, and an order was forwarded to the Governor of Messina, to deliver them to Commodore Preble upon demand before I left Naples and to render him every service in his power."
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED last night from Fort Adams in the harbor of Newport, the three following soldiers, viz. George Abbott , born in the town of Palmer, county of Smithfield, State of Massachusetts, thirty-two years of age, six feet high, fair complexion, grey eyes, short black hair—had on a round castor hat, half worn, nankeen round about jacket, white dimity vest, nankeen trowsers made wide at the bottom, and cotton stockings.
Russell Smith , twenty-four years of age, born in the town of Watertown, State of Connecticut, five feet 8 or 9 inches high, fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair—had on a wool hat, nankeen round about jacket, white dimity vest and nankeen trowsers.
Seab Robbins , born in the town of Plymouth, county of Henrico, State of Massachusetts, aged thirty-four years, five feet nine inches high, fair complexion, hazel eyes, short black hair, had on a round wool hat, roundabout jacket made out of a blanket and dyed black, white Marseilles vest, one pair blue cloth trowsers and old shoes; has a wife and family living in Taunton.—They all went off in a boat with two spirit-falls.
Whosoever takes up and secures said deserters in any Gaol, or delivers them to any military officer of the United States, or to the commanding officer of this Garrison, shall receive the above reward, or Ten Dollars for each, with all reasonable expenses.
LLOYD BEALL, Capt. Commanding. Fort-Wolcott, Aug. 20, 1804.
WEREAS Mary , the wife of me the subscriber, has eloped from my bed & board, and otherwise behaved herself in an unbecoming manner, refusing to live with me.—This is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. HENRY CONGDON. North-Kingstown, Aug. 20, 1804.
For Sale at this Office,
WEBSTER'S and Alden's Spelling-Books, by the doz. or single—Bibles, Testaments, Preceptors, Dwight's Geography, Columbian Orator; an assortment of Account Books, Writing, Cyphering and Memorandum Books, Letter Paper, Waters, Quills, Lead Pencils, &c.
A few copies of the Charter of the Newport Bank, and the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, may be had as above. Also, Blanks for Notes of Hand, and Checks on the Newport Bank; Blank Deeds, Justice and County Court Writs and Executions, Postage Bills, Manifests, Bills of Sale, Bills of Lading, & Seamen's Journals.
Two Cents Reward.
RAN away from the Subscriber, on the twenty-first inst. an indentured Negro woman by the name of Suke Remington , about twenty-two years of age. Whosoever will take up said negro and return her to the subscriber shall receive the above reward, and no charges paid. All persons are hereby forbid harboring or trusting said negro on the penalty of the law. EDWARD COOK. Portsmouth, August 22d, 1804.
Just published, and for sale at this Office, and at the Post-Office in Providence, AN
ORATION,
On the Cession of LOUISIANA to the United States, delivered at CHARLESTON (S. C.) on the 12th of May 1804, By DAVID RAMSAY, M. D.
Author of the History of the American Revolution, &c. &c.
We trust that every person, without any regard to party, will give this Oration a candid and an attentive perusal, especially when it is considered that the subject on which it was delivered is of the most interesting nature to this country, and by a man distinguished for his talents, knowledge, probity, and patriotism. It is said, that of the vast concourse of Citizens who heard this inimitable Address pronounced, there was scarcely an individual who did not go home fully convinced, that the ACQUISITION OF LOUISIANA was a wise, just, and necessary measure ; and we believe any person who reads it, with a mind open to conviction, if he has any doubts on the subject, will have them removed.

INDIA NEWS.
SALEM, August 24.
A gentleman who arrived yesterday in the Lucia from Calcutta, has favored us with the following summary of intelligence:
"The news of the war in Europe reached Calcutta about the beginning of Dec. in consequence of which, a number of sailors were impressed from the American shipping, for the British ship Caroline, Capt. Page. A great number of American seamen had deserted their ships in the months of September, October and November, and volunteered on board the Hon. Company's frigate Bombay, Capt. Hayes, where they still are, and probably will be, during the war."
"The Company had concluded a peace with the Mahratta powers. The war was of but short duration, though extremely obstinate on the part of the black Princes—many hard battles were fought, in which the slaughter on both sides was very considerable. In one engagement, Scindah, the Mahratta chief, lost 90 pieces of artillery. A number of European officers fought under his standard; his soldiers were armed and clothed in a style superior to that of their enemies, and the English troops found them much better skilled in war than at any former period.—Several able and distinguished British officers fell in the course of the campaign. By the peace, the Company have gained, as usual a large accession of territory, besides several strongly fortified towns, and a good share of plunder."
"The event of the war seemed to diffuse a general joy among the inhabitants of Calcutta, both Europeans and natives, and his excellency the Governor had publicly received a congratulatory address on the subject, from the principal inhabitants of the settlement. About the beginning of March the palace and environs were most superbly illuminated. The names of "LAKE & WELLESLEY" were exhibited in fire works in various positions, and a splendid ball at the Government house closed the festivities of the night. An immense throng of all nations, hues and tongues, surrounded the Palace in every direction. In short the tout ensemble was grand and interesting beyond description."
"A rupture between Holkaar, a Mahratta chief, and the Company, was much expected; and it was also whispered that Pegu would soon fall into the hands of the English. On this subject, however, no surmise could possibly be formed from the Gazettes of Calcutta; as not a syllable appears in them which has not previously undergone examination by the chief secretary to Government; who expunges such articles as he thinks proper."
"There had been a number of French privateers from the Ile-of-France cruising in the Bay of Bengal, several of which had been taken by English cruisers & sent into Calcutta. They had been to Bencoolen, and destroyed a quantity of pepper, and several vessels in the harbor."
"There had been two embargoes on all shipping at Calcutta, and on the river Hoogly, in consequence of the sailing of the Company's ships for Europe."
From SUMATRA.
By Capt. Haskell, we have intelligence of the English taking possession of the port and town of Muca (Sumatra) with a force consisting of a ship of 20 guns, one of 16, one of 8, one of 6, and one of 4, and between three and four hundred Sepoys, after an action of six hours, in which the Malays lost 50 men, and the English 20. This was on the 14th of April.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Spain, to his correspondent in Philadelphia, dated Cadiz, June 12.
"I have now the pleasure to address you for the last time previous to my departure from Europe."
"The Convention has vanished—Cavallas has refused to ratify it; as he says that "circumstances are so altered
by the accession of Louisiana, that he cannot ratify it in its present state," and on the 5th inst. he positively declined it, and this will probably be the first account of it which will reach the United States. I believe I am the only person in Cadiz acquainted with this circumstance."
The current report at Lisbon the last of July was, that War would soon take place with England and Spain.
The American Consul informed Capt. Conklin, of the ship Olive, arrived at New-York on Saturday night from St. Petersburg, that the Emperor of Russia was particularly friendly to the Americans, and that the Emperor had interceded with the Tripolitans for the restoration of the crew of the frigate Philadelphia, now in captivity.
LEXINGTON, (Ken.) July 3.
The ensuing election of President and Vice-President, will probably be the most important to the citizens of the United States of any that may for a long time occur. The difficulties that attended the last election of these officers, are within the recollection of every voter; and they must all see the necessity of the policy that has been adopted, to prevent a similar difficulty. We all waited with anxiety for the nomination, which was, by general consent, confided to the members of Congress. We are sorry that the situation of parties made such a step necessary; but the urgency of the case required it. The nomination has been made, and by the real republicans universally approved. We therefore view the publication of "The True Republican" in the last Independent Gazetteer, as tending to destroy that unanimity which prevailed among the friends of the present administration and may ultimately defeat the election of republicans as President and Vice-President. What motive governed the writer of that piece, we shall not at present attempt to say.—Whether his attachment to Mr. Breckenridge is such as to make him willingly sacrifice the interest of his country to that attachment, or whether some federalist has put on the garb of republicanism to conceal sinister views, must at this time be left to the public to determine. Some circumstances, however, have come within our notice, which satisfy us that a combination exists in some of the States, which may have extended its influence to Kentucky. In New-York a difference of sentiment has for some time prevailed among the republicans, in consequence of the apostasy of Aaron Burr. In Pennsylvania, the seeds of discord have been sown. Kentucky has hitherto moved in a firm, majestic step towards the perpetuation of her own principles; unanimous in sentiment, and always guarded against the encroachment of petty jealousy and local attachment. When the "Western American" attempted to withdraw the affections of the West, from their Eastern brethren, his attempt was treated with the indignation it so justly merited.—And we hesitate not to declare our belief, that the present will not be less detected.
Can our political opponents desire anything more favorable to their cause? Will anything better feed their hopes, and give vigor to their exertions? Whilst we are united they cannot hope to prevail; but divided & split into factions, and fragments of factions, we shall fall an easy prey to the superior conduct of our political enemies. When the apostasy of Col. Burr was discovered, they considered it as an evidence of that disunion among us, which they had long before predicted; and they anticipated the time, when by an union with the weaker factions, they could rise upon the ruin of the whole Republican party. They could not conceal their hopes; and in an union with "the little band" of New-York, they contended for the Executive office of that State. How much then must the conduct of that man be deprecated, who would sow the seeds of another division, which would bid fair to annihilate the prospects of the republican cause in America! Would not a pursuit of the advice of the "True Republican" lose us the support of men who have done much to advance our interests, and betray an unwarrantable jealousy of our Atlantic Brethren? What confidence would then be placed in our integrity? What party could calculate on our support? What honest man would receive the outcast of the Republican party?
But what right have the western people exclusively to fill the Vice-Presidency? And how can they expect to have the support of the Republicans of the other States? And how completely ridiculous would they look, after making the vain pretensions of filling it, when not one Republican vote in the sister States would be conferred on their favorite candidate. Those States have pledged themselves to support General Clinton, a man grown grey in the service of his country; who has been brave in the storms of war, and firm during the reign of Terror!
We offer these hints to put the people on their guard against the efforts of the designing and invidious.
New-York, August 18. —Ship Eugenia—This vessel, owned by one of our citizens, was recently captured, at the Hook, by one of the British armed ships which have so long blocked up our harbor. Her captors sent her for Halifax. On her way she was re-captured by the Americans left on board, and carried safe into port.
Mr. Lang informs us, in his Gazette of yesterday, that the English captors of the Eugenia have entered a plea for the restoration of the ship and cargo, upon the ground of the illegality of the re-capture, by American Citizens, and that Col. Barclay, the English Consul Gen-
eral, has drawn up a representation of this business, and forwarded it to Mr. Merry, the English ambassador, now at Philadelphia."
We should suppose this paragraph to have been written by the English Consul General himself; at any rate the intimacy which subsists between this gentleman and Mr. Lang, precludes all doubt of its correctness.
I do not pretend to know in what the claim of the recaptured Eugenia will result, but I may safely say that it exhibits as clear and indisputable a case of gross insult as the annals of British naval insolence can furnish. British ships infest our harbor, capture our vessels in our own waters, and when re-captured by the prowess and ingenuity of our own tars, we are prosecuted in our own courts!
August 20. —By one of the gentlemen who arrived here in the ship Protector from Cetta, the following additional information respecting the action between a part of the squadron under the command of Lord Nelson, and a detachment of the French Toulon fleet, has been received at Philadelphia:—
"On the 23d of May, three British ships of the line attacked a fort at a small distance from Toulon; this daring conduct induced the French admiral to detach 8 sail of the line and a frigate in pursuit of them. After the British ships had decoyed them fairly out of port, and had gotten them to a suitable distance from the shore they engaged the headmost ships of the French fleet, and continued fighting until dusk, when three additional ships, belonging to Lord Nelson's fleet, hove in sight, and passed between the shore and the stern-most of the French ships."
"In this situation were the two fleets when our informant passed them. The wind was then blowing so hard from off the shore (and continued so for two days) that there was no possibility of the French fleet returning to Toulon. The action commenced about 3 o'clock P. M. and it is supposed that all the ships were engaged in the middle of the night, as very heavy firing was then heard. The result of this conflict he was unable to learn."
British Insolence. —We deem it an imperative duty to call the attention of the public to the insufferable brutality with which the people belonging to the American brig Camillus were treated, by Lt. Sutton of his Britannic Majesty's armed schr. Le Clair. The captain, mate, & crew, of the brig, were seized and taken on board the British vessel, where (provoking to relate) an American seaman was tied up and flogged, because he would not consent to fight provided they met a French privateer! And it appears that this infernal barbarity was inflicted with uncommon insolence and severity. Now, fellow citizens, what apology can the Royal Factions bring forward to qualify this national outrage?—What will they say in behalf of their darling Premier, towards whom they manifest such servile obedience and traitorous homage? Do they believe, that when the British treaty was signed, it was a bill of sale of the spirit as well as interest of the United States? These islanders blockade our ports, they man our vessels, they flog our brave tars, and yet some seditious editors will tell us it is our charter!
"This must not, nor it cannot, come to good."
NEWPORT, Thursday, Aug. 30, 1804.
On Tuesday last, the Freemen of this State met in their respective towns, for the choice of Members of Congress, and Representatives to the General Assembly.
Gen. JOSEPH STANTON, and NEHEMIAH KNIGHT, Esq. were the Congressional Candidates, and were supported without federal opposition.
In this town, the following Gentlemen were unanimously elected Representatives to the State Legislature, viz.
CONSTANT TABER, NATHANIEL HAZARD, PAUL M. MUMFORD, SIMKON MARTIN, ENOCH HAZARD, THOMAS PECKHAM.
In Portsmouth, the Republicans have, for the first time, obtained a complete victory. ROBERT LAWTON, Esq. was chosen Moderator by a majority of nine votes. After which the following Gentlemen, (all Republicans) were appointed Delegates to the General Assembly with very little opposition (the federalists retreating almost instantly from the contest,) viz.
NICHOLAS EASTON, SAMUEL PEARSE, THOMAS COREY, jun. STEPHEN SLOCUM.
We have not received information from many of the towns, but presume that federalism continues to "look up," in this State, as usual.
A letter from Aux Cayes, to a gentleman in Baltimore, dated July 15, says "This will serve to inform you, that the English Admiral who has communication with the Negroes of this island, has put it into the head of Gen. Desfalinés, to cause himself to be proclaimed "EMPEROR OF HAYTI."—and he is to be crowned in a few days at Port-au-Prince."
A gentleman of New-York, killed a large Rattlesnake on the 21st inst. in the Jerseys; and on opening it he found a large rat, perfectly whole, the circumference of the whole body was nearly double that of the snake, and to all appearance must have been swallowed alive.
A letter, dated Tripoli, 4th of April, mentions that the crew of the Philadelphia were in good health, that the officers had received permission to ride occasionally in the country, accompanied by a Dagerman; but they were not allowed to visit the Consulate.
The following is recommended to the serious consideration of the Citizens of Newport.
At a meeting of the Health Committee, New Bedford, 8 mo. 24. 1804.
TAKING into consideration, that the season of the year has now arrived, when contagious and putrid disorders are liable to prevail; therefore:—Ordered, that from the present time, all Vessels from any of the West-India Islands, or from any port or place where any contagious disorder prevails, or has recently prevailed, shall together with their crews and passengers perform quarantine below Palmer's Island, until they have liberty from this Board to come up to the town:—That no Fish for Manure be landed on the wharves or shores of either of the three villages on this River:—That no Fish, (either scale or shell,) be left upon the Bridge, Wharves, or in any of the Streets of either of the three Villages, and that no sink water from washing clothes or dishes, be thrown into the Streets and suffered to lay and putrify in the sun, but that the same be covered, with earth to prevent that dangerous effluvia arising from such filth.
On behalf of the Health Committee.
EBENEZER PERRY, Chairman.
Americans no more think of giving up their Republic after the example of France, than England did of giving up the Reformation because the French expelled the protestants. We are as independent of France as we are of Great Britain. S. Reg.
MARRIED —At North-Kingstown, the 16th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Northrop, Mr. JEREMIAH CHADSEY, to Miss Avis WHITMAN, eldest daughter of Mr. George Whitman.
In this town by the Rev. Mr. Dehon, Mrs. THOMAS PORTER, of Warren (Ohio) to Mrs. ELIZA COREY.
On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Bradley, Mr. CHARLES COGGESHALL, to Miss HANNAH DILLINGHAM.
"Corrector," in answer to a pretended "Mechanic," in the last Mercury, is unavoidably deferred till our next.
For Advertisements, see Supplement.
Fashionable Bonnets.
JUST received, a variety of Donable, Chip, and Leghorn Bonnets, and Gipsy Hats—on the most reasonable terms—By
WM. C. BAEN.
N. B. Silk Gloves, 75. per pair—Also, a variety of English GOODS, as usual—Cheaper than ever.
Newport, August 29, 1804
For Sale,
A FEW casks of superior Sherry WINE,—Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 30th, 1804.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON Monday the 10th September, 11 o'clock A. M. the Snow MARY, burthen about 100 tons, as she now lies at the Wharf of Capt. Freeman Mayberry.—She will positively be sold to the highest bidder. Newport, Aug. 29, 1804.
Cherry Lumber.
To be sold by the subscriber, a quantity of Cherry-Tree Boards, Joist, and Plank. JOHN TILLINGHAST: Franklin-Street, Newport, August 30, 1804.
WE the Subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Tiverton, to receive and adjust the claims upon the estate of Samuel Durfee, late of Tiverton, deceased, yeoman, represented insolvent; hereby give notice, that we will attend on the first Monday in July, and the five following months, from 10 till 2 o'clock, P. M. at the office of Thomas Durfee, Esq. in said Tiverton, for the purpose aforesaid.
THOMAS DURFEE, BENJAMIN HOWLAND, } Commis- sioners. Tiverton, June 6th, 1804.
Take Notice.
WILL be leased out at Public Vendue, on Tuesday, the 25th day of September, at the house of Elizabeth Durfee, on the premises at two of the clock, P. M. that beautiful and pleasant place, late the property of Oliver Durfee, Esq. deceased—containing 15 1/2 acres of excellent land, with a convenient two story dwelling-house, new crib, an excellent well of water, and a fine young orchard. Said place will be leased for two or three years, and is one of the pleasantest places on the island. Also, will be sold at said Vendue, sundry articles of household furniture, farming utensils, and some live stock, if not previously disposed of at private sale.—Conditions of sale, and lease, to be made known at the time and place.
ELIZABETH DURFEE.
Middletown, August 29, 1804.
For Sale,
SIXTY-TWO Shares in the stock of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company.—Enquire of NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. Newport, Aug. 21, 1804.
FOR SALE,
CHEAP for Cash, three excellent Feather Beds, the best of live Geese Feathers.—They will be sold separate or together, as may suit purchasers.—Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 29, 1804.

STANZAS. FROM THE PORTUGUESE OF CAMBONS.
I SAW the virtuous man contend With life's unnumber'd woes; And he was poor—without a friend— Pres'd by a thousand foes.
I saw the passions pliant slave In gallant trim and gay: His course was Pleasure's placid wave, His life a summer's day.
And I was caught in Folly's snare, And join'd her giddy train; But found her soon the nurse of care, And punishment, and pain.
There surely is some guiding pow'r Which richly suffers wrong; Gives Vice to bloom its little hour, But Virtue, late and long.
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. Holland's Gin, Ditto. Brandy, 20 Boxes Sugar, 30 Bags Ditto, 60 Bbls. 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. Newport, August 15th, 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. The first quality Sythes and Sythe Sticks, complete—Rakes, Hoes & Hoe Handles, Fork-Tails, &c. One ton FLAX of various qualities.
This day received 1000 weight clean FLAX. CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
State of RHODE-ISLAND and PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
In General Assembly, June Session, A. D. 1804.
RESOLVED, That the sum of ten thousand dollars be appropriated to the purchase of the evidences of the registered public debt of this State, under the direction and management of Commissioners to be appointed by the General Assembly.
Resolved, That Samuel Vernon, senior, Henry Sherburne and Nathaniel Hazard, Esq's. be appointed Commissioners to purchase the said evidences of the said registered public debt, in such way and manner, and on such terms, as they may think most advantageous to the public interest: That said Commissioners give public notice of their appointment, in the newspapers, advertising the creditors holding such evidences, to send to the General-Treasurer, on or before the second Monday of September next, sealed proposals of the terms on which they will sell the same; and that if proposals, equally advantageous to the State, shall be made for the sale of a greater amount of said debt, than can be purchased by the sum hereby appropriated, the amount thereof shall be applied, in a ratable proportion to the demands of the several creditors.
Resolved, That the sum appropriated as aforesaid, be subject to the order of the said Commissioners, and be paid out by the General-Treasurer accordingly; and that said Commissioners report, from time to time, to the General Assembly, their proceedings under these resolutions.
Resolved, That it shall be the duty of the several Town-Clerks, to read the foregoing resolutions to the freemen, to be assembled in annual town-meeting in August next.
A true Copy: Witness,
SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
IN obedience to the before recited Act, the Commissioners therein named, are ready to receive proposals from the creditors to this State's Registered Debt, and request that the same be transmitted to the General-Treasurer, at his Office in Newport, free of postage, by the time limited in said Act.
SAMUEL VERNON, HENRY SHERBURNE, NATHANIEL HAZARD, } Commissioners. Newport, June 26th, 1804.
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE, A T 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
LAWS OF RHODE-ISLAND.
FOR sale at this office, complete copies of the Laws of this State, passed since the session of the General Assembly in January 1798.
C. Taber & Wm. Gardner,
Have for Sale, FORTY Hhds. Sugar, part of which is of the 1st 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
Seasonable Notice.
The Patrons of this paper are respectfully informed, that Four years have nearly elapsed since the commencement of its publication; & that a speedy & general settlement with those whose accounts are of one, two, and three years standing, becomes indispensably necessary.
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.
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
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.
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
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mess and prime PORK and BEEF. Also, a few Hhds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 10 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177.
FASHIONABLE HATS.
S. Shumway & Co.
Have this Day Received, A LARGE supply of fashionable HATS, imported this Spring, which will be sold at the lowest possible prices. Newport, May 9, 1804. 88
BENEDICT SMITH
Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 lb. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
To be Let,
The lower part of a dwelling-House in a pleasant part of the town, with four rooms; and a well of excellent water in the yard. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, June 13, 1804. 93
Wanted Immediately,
As an Apprentice to the Copper Smith and Brass-Foundry business, a smart active boy, about 14 or 15 years of age. One from the Country would be preferred.—Apply to OTIS CHAFEE, Newport, July 5th, 1804.
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 Manufactory prices. CASH given for Lead. Newport, June 27, 1804. 140/
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLAIN'S Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hhds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrease,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
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 she 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
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, 2d. Newport, April 3, 1804. 79/
To be Let,
A CONVENIENT Dwelling-House, well calculated for boarding and lodging, situated on the street leading from Mr. Robert Steven's house to his wharf. Likewise, a retail shop, on the fourth side of the Red Market, being an excellent stand for business, adjoining the Dwelling-House of Mr. William Freebody. For particulars, enquire of SPENCER HALL. Newport, August 28, 1804.
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 T. 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 7th Mo. 1804.
Dry Goods for Cash only.
THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has marked all his Goods, including a box of Hats assorted, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual profit being 20 per cent.) on cost, by retail; many less, and some at cost. A large quantity of the above Goods, especially Broad Cloths and other Woolens, was purchased at a very low advance, upon the sterling cost. He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situated on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, Dec. 12, 1803. 67/
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, Tea per bbl. Flour (superfine) per bbl. Coffee, W. I. and Bourbon, best quality, Madeira & other Wines per qt. 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. 159/
Doctor Nortrop's
CELEBRATED Patent Bitters, for the cure of the Jaundice and all bilious complaints, for sale at this Office—Price 50 Cents per Box. BONNET PAPERS of the nicest kind, by wholesale or retail, at this Office.
To be Sold,
A VALUABLE, and convenient three story Dwelling House, situated on the Ferry Wharf (north side of the Red Market) late the property of the widow Elizabeth Miller, deceased. For terms, apply to the subscriber, on the premises. SAMUEL WATSON. Newport, August 2, 1804. 200
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. April 19, 1804.
Just received and for sale at this Office, the following useful and valuable School Book, which is recommended to the use of the Schools in this State.
THE COLUMBIAN PRIMER,
HAVING met with a favorable reception in many parts of New-England, is recommended as a cheap, and in a number of respects, the best calculated book for beginners and for common practice. It being called a Primer, has led many, before examination, to an erroneous conclusion respecting both its plan and quality. Its calculation differs perhaps nearly as much from the New-England, and common Primers, as from that of an Almanac; both of which would be equally absurd, put into the hands of one, learning the rudiments of the English language. This book is indeed to remove all such standing inconsistencies, and to prevent another impropriety, viz. that of putting a book of nearly twice the cost into the hands of children, which is worn out before half its contents are seen, or can be understood.
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 authorized 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.
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 Hyson, Souchong, } TEAS of the & Bohea } first quality Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Mustard, Nutmegs, Allum, Saltpetre, Benninghove'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
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, and the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
VALUABLE BOOK.
For sale by O. FARNSWORTH, THE RHODE-ISLAND
Clerk's MAGAZINE,
Or, CIVIL OFFICER'S ASSISTANT: CONTAINING, FORMS of Writings, useful to every Member of Society, and more especially necessary in the business of Conveyancers, Justices of the Peace, Courts of Probate, Town Councils, Coroners, Sheriffs, Deputy-Sheriffs, Town-Sergeants, Constables, Overseers of the Poor, Executors, Administrators, Guardians, &c. Price 95, in sheep—105 in calf.
To be Sold by
JOSEPH LYON,
150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch. Newport, June 6, 1804. 92
Tickets in the Warwick Channel and Road Lottery (One Thousand Dollars highest Prize) for sale by O. FARNSWORTH.
Cash given for Rags,
at this Office.