The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1799-06-12 00:00:00

The Providence Journal AND TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN GARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of Rhode Island, At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the Great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 24. ]
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 1799.
[ Vol. I. ]
Elisha Dyer HAS THIS DAY OPENED, A VERY elegant assortment of most fashionable CHINTZES and CALICOES, MUSLINS and GINGHAMS, in addition to his Spring assortment.
GOLDEN BEE-HIVE, No. 3, Market-Street. Jeremiah F. Jenkins HAS JUST RECEIVED, A beautiful assortment of PAPER HANGINGS; Which he will dispose of cheap for CASH.
WANTED, A Good New Milch COW, with or without a calf, for which a generous price will be given. Enquire at this office.
New and fashionable Goods. Just received by the Minerva, from London, and now opened and ready for sale, by Caleb Bowers, At No. 3, CHEAPSIDE, An extensive assortment of English & Scotch GOODS, of the most fashions—at a very small advance for cash.
CASH STORE. William Blodget, jun. No. 3, Cheapside, Has just received by the late European arrivals at New York and Boston, A HANDSOME supply of fashionable Spring and Summer GOODS, now opening and will be sold extremely cheap for cash.
For SALE, by Pitts & Chedel, In Main-street, opposite Amos Atwell's, 7 Hogheads of Tobago RUM, and 3 of Jamaica Spirits, 4th proof. 4 Hogheads of Savannah Mountain TOBACCO, of the first quality.
Isaac Greenwood, IS in want of an honest, active and ingenious LAD of 14 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Mathematical Instrument making business, in all its various branches.
To be sold, THE STORE occupied by Messrs. William S. and Benjamin Brown, nearly opposite the dwelling-house of Mr. Thomas F. Ives. For terms, apply to WILLIAM HOLROYD.
For SALE, by Abbott and Ingals, At their Tan-Yard in North-Providence, FOUR thousand dried HIDES, in excellent order, very reasonable for cash or short credit. They want to purchase, OAK BARK,
For SALE, by Isaac Boorum and Co. 20 Hhds. of prime Georgia Tobacco 100-barrels of Tar 70 ditto of Turpentine.
At a Town-Meeting of the Freemen of the Town of Providence, June 3, 1799. VOTED and RESOLVED, That the Constables be and they are hereby directed and required, diligently to attend to the execution of the Laws relative to the observance of the Sabbath, and to prosecute all offenders against said Laws, before the proper authority.
Grinnell & Taylor Respectfully inform the public, that they continue the Painting Business at their shop nearly opposite Bank-house, two doors south from Mr. Thomas L. Halsey's store, WHERE THEY HAVE FOR SALE, the following articles—viz.
LINSEED OIL, per barrel or gallon. White and red Lead, dry or ground in oil, per cwt. or lb. Stone Yellow. Spanish Brown. Spanish White. Verdigrise, per sack or lb. Russia Glue, of a superior quality, per cwt. or lb. English do. A few casks of Yellow Ochre, of the first quality, very cheap. Spirits of Turpentine per cwt. or gallon. Lampblack per quantity or single paper. Prussian Blue of different qualities. Patent and King's Yellow. Turkey Umber. White Vitriol. Distilled Verdigrise. Dutch Pink. Rotten Stone. Window and China Putty. Painters' Brushes. Camel's Hair Pencils. Gold Leaf. Indian Red. Vermillion. Window Glass. Ship Varnish, &c.
FOR THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL. The Adelphiad, No. VI.
CRITICISM is at all times unpleasant, but never so much so as when we are conscious that our performances deserve it. A man may use the utmost profusion of compliment, but if we conceive that he closes his remarks with the appellation of fool or blockhead, we feel little inclined to return it with civility. On this account, whenever critical remarks are made on living authors, examples should be taken from the most eminent, otherwise we shall only offend, without convincing, and the whole tribe of blockheads will be up in arms against us.
Now, admitting this figure to be beautiful, (of which many will doubt) still it can hardly be supposed that Adam could have had a presentiment that powder would ever decorate the heads of his descendants. Milton, therefore, in the above quoted instances, is guilty of an infraction of the rule where propriety of time and place is required. Another instance may be mentioned where one of our own poets, is guilty of an impropriety of this kind. The author, describing the terror of the Indians, at the first approach of the vessel of Columbus, makes them fall into a variety of absurd conjectures about her.
Late and Important News.
By the ship Cornelia, Capt. Prince, arrived at Portland, in 30 days from Liverpool.
LONDON GAZETTE, of April 27.
THE Gazette contains details from the Vienna Gazette of the 16th inst. of the decisive engagement between the Archduke and Gen. Jourdan, at Stockach, on the 25th ult.
The narrative relates a continuance, during several hours, of the alternate successes and active valour of each army, and the ultimate successes of the Austrians, as proceeding not more from unceasing exertion, than from the ability with which not only the Archduke, but all the officers under him, profited by every means that occurred during the long continuance of the fight.
His royal highness speaks in the most amiable terms of the gallantry of the Princes de Furstenberg, of Anhalt, Bernberg, who died in the field of battle, as well as of the Prince of Anhalt Cothen, who perceiving that his cavalry could not act, solicited to be allowed to serve on foot, and led a division to the attack; of the Prince of Furtenberg, who seeing a favourable opportunity, attacked without waiting for orders; and in fact of all the officers and troops.
In ITALY. This gazette also details, from the same high authority, the particulars of the battle of Legnano and Verona on the 26th of March, the details of which have been already given in official bulletins. General Kray, who commanded in chief the Austrian army, bestows the highest encomiums on Generals Frolich and Latterman, Marquis Chasteler, Colonels Rude, Abfaltern, Someriva, Skal and Zach; Lieut. Colonels Mecantin and Korher, the first of whom was killed, and the latter wounded. The French admit that they lost in this action 2000 men, amongst whom were Generals Vignolles killed, and Delmas wounded. The Austrians took 8 pieces of cannon, 3 howitzers, 32 ammunition waggons, and 1100 prisoners. The battle of Verona began by the French early in the morning of the 26th, whose object was to take that city by surprise, for the purpose of compensating the army,
which, as they had already subsisted 15 days without pay, they should be indemnified with two hours pillage of the city. The French carried, were twice beaten from, and again took, and during the day kept the post of St. Lucia; they likewise seven times took, and were beaten from St. Massimo. The battle lasted with unprecedented obstinacy for 18 hours. Gen. Keim, who relates prodigies of valour of his officers and men, was carried wounded off the field. The Austrian loss consisted of 11 officers and 900 men killed—42 officers and 2678 men wounded. The French at St. Lucia took 1000 men, but during the action lost from 8 to 10,000.
The second battle of Verona, fought on the 30th of March, was occasioned by 15,000 French attempting to surprise that city; when the Austrians, by a skilful and gallant movement destroying a bridge, the enemy lost 1000 men, together with 1112 prisoners. On the 2d inst. the Austrians took 29 officers and 800 privates, prisoners, at Villa Franca, with 2 pieces of cannon, and threw some shells into Peschiera; and having taken one armed vessel, and destroyed another, the French sunk the rest, and took their crews to Ferrara.
Field-marshal Bellegarde writes from Schluderns, April 5, that after an obstinate resistance from the French near Tausers, Munster, &c. he had driven them past Cyenne, with the loss of 3 pieces of cannon and 300 prisoners, besides a considerable number of killed and wounded; the Austrians have likewise materially suffered.
From the report of Field-marshal Lieut. Kray, of the 4th inst. it appears, that the advanced guard of Gen. Count Hohenzollen had taken more than 500 prisoners; and Gen. Count Klenau states, that being desirous of attacking with one company two gun-boats which were in the Po D'Ariano, and having passed the river for that purpose, the inhabitants of the island Ariona had shown great satisfaction, had taken up arms, had seized upon the boats, and made 10 Frenchmen prisoners. On the 2d the enemy attempted to reconnoitre from Ostiglia to Merlavi, but were repelled by the armed peasantry, and forced to retire.
VIENNA, April 12. The Field-marshal Lieut. Kray has sent the following account:—The enemy, after the check sustained on the 30th ult. near Verona, had descended the Adige, and taken post between that river and the Tartaro, from whence they threatened to repass the Adige. But Field-marshal Kray understanding that they had been unable to rally all their forces, he took the resolution of attacking them immediately. The enemy's head-quarters were at Iola della Scala, one camp near Magnan, opposite to our army under Verona, and a second near Leera, on the rivulet Manego, opposite to Legnano. Field Marshal Kray's plan was first to attack the enemy's camp near Magnan, and to penetrate, if possible, as far as Iola della Scala. He accordingly drew near the enemy on the 5th ult. and at 10 in the morning attacked them with 3 columns, supported by a 4th. The action soon became general—the enemy made a most obstinate resistance. The ground was long disputed, but the firmness and bravery of the Imperial troops obtained the victory. The enemy were routed on all sides, and driven from their camp at Magnan. Night coming on put an end to the combat.
During the night the Imperial troops formed a line by Leccedro, Gafel d'Azano, Hattafreda, and Valselle, to watch the motions of the enemy, after this second defeat. At the departure of the courier we had already taken 11 pieces of cannon, 30 ammunition waggons, 7 standards, and above 2000 prisoners. Our loss in killed and wounded is estimated by Field-marshal Lieut. Kray at 2000 men—that of the enemy must be far more considerable, as his majesty's troops performed prodigies of valour.
April 13. According to two accounts of the 5th and 7th inst. from the Archduke Charles, it appears that the enemy, who were posted at Freudenstadt, Homberg and Neustadt, moved and attacked a part of his Royal Highness's army with great force at Alpirsbach, Frieberg and Turwangen; and at the same time ordered their advanced posts to march towards Sulz, on the Neckar, where there was a small Austrian corps. The Archduke immediately sent Gen. Nauendorf forward with a reinforcement of several battalions, and ordered him to attack the enemy in every point, and to endeavour to drive them back to the mountains. Gen. Garger at the same time marched towards Alpirsbach, whilst Gen. Meesfeld and Guilay moved to Frieberg and St. George, where they attacked the enemy, dispersed them, took many prisoners, and one ammunition waggons. At the same time Gen. Klingling moved towards Neustadt, which post the enemy left on his approach. Gen. Kienmeyer, who had been to the neighbourhood of Schaffhausen and Staip, repulsed

a strong detachment of the enemy, and pursued them as far as Schaffhausen, where his (Gen. Kienmeyer's) advanced posts now are. The enemy having some apprehensions for Stain and Dissenhofen, burnt the bridges at both places.
On the 5th it was reported at all the advanced posts, that the enemy had retreated from every quarter as far as Freudenstadt, where the rear of the French General St. Cyr's division was still posted, Lieut. Col. Steinhofel, of the Blankenstein regiment of Hussars, pursued the enemy with great spirit near Homburg, fell in with them, killed some and took several prisoners. On the 7th the enemy also retreated from Freudenstadt, and abandoned several posts on the Kneibis, from whence they marched by Oberkirch towards Kehl, to which place several other columns, who were directing their march to Laar thro' Offenburg, had retreated. The column from Freyburg took the road to old Breisach, where they passed the Rhine, and broke down the bridge behind them. The Archduke ordered his light troops to pursue the enemy in every direction; and took possession of all the principal positions which the enemy had abandoned, the army being now posted in the neighbourhood of Villingen, Donaueschingen, and Engen.
[Thus far from the German official accounts.]
ROVERDO (in the Tyrol, on the Adige) April 2.
After the French on the 30th ult. had made the fourth fruitless attack on the Austrians in Italy, under the command of General Kray, they on the 31st attempted a fifth, and General Scherer appeared determined to defeat the Austrians, and take Legnano and Verona before the Russians should arrive. With this view he continually brought up fresh troops, and reinforced himself with the garrisons of Mantua and Peschiera; but all his endeavours failed, and on the 31st he was entirely defeated, with great loss. The Austrians cut off the retreat of the French at Rivoli; and they lost in killed, wounded, and prisoners, not less than 8000 men.
Another Letter, same date.
The magistracy of this city have received the following official accounts, dated Verona, head-quarters of General Kray, 1st of April.
"In the night between the 30th and 31st, a French column passed the Adige over a bridge of boats near Rivoli, to attack in flank, by the mountains, the right wing of the Imperial army. The Generals Kray and Kaim had recourse to the following stratagem: they caused their infantry to retreat almost to Verona, in order to amuse the French, while a corps of cavalry, having with them 20 or 25 pontons, went by the bye-roads and destroyed the bridge. The retreat of the French column being thus cut off, 2000 were killed and wounded, and the remaining 6000 laid down their arms. They had with them 11 pieces of cannon, and a great number of ammunition waggons."
FRANCE, COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED. Sitting of April 17.
After a violent debate whether the tribunes should be shut during the reading of a message from the executive directory, which passed in the negative, it was read as follows: "The executive directory think it its duty to acquaint you, citizen representatives, that notwithstanding all the activity and care employed in the execution of the law with respect to the conscription, the levy of 200,000 men is not entirely effected, and that the lists are still far from being completed. But the greatness of the efforts made by the coalition, requires that we should rapidly call into action all our resources, in order to force it to the conclusion of a permanent peace."
"The pressure of the circumstances is known to you; it is a matter of instant urgency to give to the directory the power of taking from the 2d and 3d class the number of men necessary to complete the levy. You will also form a judgment that it is in want of a certain latitude of acting, to ascertain the result of that measure. It thinks necessary to declare, that it cannot be delayed without exposing the republic to danger, and compromising the glory of her arms, and the safety of her allies. By assuring to our army a great superiority, the measure may also spare the effusion of blood, and finally compel our enemies to respect us."
HAMBURGH, April 16.
The French have abandoned the blockade of Philipsburg, and have repassed the Rhine.
LONDON, April 23.
An official letter from Col. Williams, confirms the defeat of the French, at Stockach and Feldkirch. At the last they lost 4000 men; and are recrossing the Rhine, at Breisach.
From PARIS, April 9.
Jourdan has arrived here. Report is alive as to the cause of his disasters; and the retreat of his army to Strasburgh. All the drafted men are ordered, under the severest penalties, to repair to the armies.
"Gen. Erneuff, in the absence of Jourdan, ordered the retreat across the Rhine."
April 24.
"Gen. Starry has cut off St. Cyr's retreat to Kehl, and taken 30 cannon. Kehl is the only post the French have on the right bank of the Rhine."
April 28.
Mr. Grenville, according to his latest dispatches, has in a material degree accomplished the object of his mission to Berlin. By these it appears (we speak from an authority of the
highest respectability) that his Prussian majesty entertains a spirit of decided hostility to France, and has hitherto been only restrained from open warfare by jealousy against Austria, excited by the secret articles of the treaty of Campo Formio. One part of this compact has been promulgated by the French, the remainder has gained publicity through the cabinet of St. Petersburg, to whom it was confided. It now appears that the emperor and France had made some arrangements and allotments of the Prussian dominions, not precisely consonant with the collective interest of that state, and that Silesia in particular was to be annexed to the Austrian territory. Prussia, two months since, declared its willingness to engage in the coalition against France, provided Austria exhibited the treaty in question—but these terms not being acceded to, a second condition has been proposed, namely, that England and Russia guarantee his Prussian majesty, not against the possible calamities and losses of war, but against any sacrifices which might be sought to be made of his interest on the conclusion of a peace. In the event of such a guarantee, which the courts of London and St. Petersburg we understand do not hesitate in acceding to, Prussia promises, without subsidy, to employ one hundred thousand men against the tyrants of France.
Gen. Jourdan has resigned, and returned to Paris.
Messena is appointed commander of the French armies of Helvetia and Germany, with plenipotentiary powers.
Government has received dispatches from Commodore Trowbridge, off the Nile, dated Feb. 17, stating the plague to have broken out in Egypt, and that the French, literally, were dying by hundreds. Trowbridge was waiting the arrival of Sir Sidney Smith, to attack Alexandria.
Kehl [on the Rhine] is besieged by the Austrians. The French are 12,000 strong, but ill supplied with artillery, 80 pieces of which, going to Kehl, were taken at Frieberg.
April 29.
We have just received Paris papers to Thursday last. The French evacuated Schaffhausen on the 15th of February. Gen. Scherer has resigned the command of the army of Italy.
All the actions in Italy up to the 5th inst. have been contested with astonishing obstinacy, and dreadful slaughter. The loss on both sides in the battle of the 5th was very great, but the Austrians drove the enemy from all their positions. The official accounts, however, do not state whether the enemy were retreating, or were preparing for a new attack. The arrival of the Russians will be very seasonable to allow some respite to the Austrians, exhausted by such sanguinary conflicts.
Received from the Hamburg Mail. The French have been beaten in every quarter; the whole of their plans have been so completely deranged, that the remains of their defeated armies, retreating in almost every direction, will now endeavour to cover, if possible, their own frontiers, and act upon the defensive for the rest of the campaign.
Additional Articles.
By arrivals from England, Holland and Portugal.
[TURKEY.]
CONSTANTINOPLE, February 5.
A courier has just arrived here from Acre, (in the centre of Palestine) the residence of Gezzar Achmed Pacha, now Generalissimo of the troops destined against Egypt. In one of his letters to the Porte, he thus writes.
"That—Buonaparte—whom God will consign to destruction—has written me, a letter, inquiring of me, if my armaments were destined against him; and that if they were, he would seek me at my own home, and treat me as I deserved. I answered—"My armament is certainly destined against you. You may save yourself the trouble of coming to me; for I expect to be at Cairo in a short time;—when God will decide between you and the Grand Seignior, which sword the most high has sharpened to cut off the heads of his enemies."
[TYROL.]
INSPRUCK, April 9.
We have received the official accounts of the Field Marshal Kray, giving the particulars of his victory over the French, near Port Legnano. The returns which are annexed to the letters make the loss of the French as follows:—1500 killed, 2500 wounded, 5500 prisoners, including 150 officers, 18 pieces of artillery, 30 ammunition waggons, and 11 standards.
General Kray has affixed his head quarters at Villa Franca.
Our loss was also very severe. The battle was the trial of steady bravery;—and victory has declared in favour of the Austrian veterans.
[PORTUGAL.]
LISBON, April 22.
"Great news from the North, and from Italy, has been received here. The French have been defeated. Archduke Charles has defeated Jourdan. The latter is wounded and gone to Paris. Ten thousand men taken prisoners, and about nine thousand killed and wounded. In Italy the loss of the French has been still greater. Several Cisalpine and Sardinian regiments which had joined the French, during the action joined the Austrians. Italy, heartily tired of the fraternal hug, is rising in insurrection every where."
MILAN, March 27.
A conspiracy has been detected at Venice; and several democratic members of the late government imprisoned.
LONDON, April 29. The Calcutta Gazette of Nov. 12th, contains the official particulars of the surrender of the French corps of officers, in the service of the Nizam, amounting to about 200. In consequence of which, between thirteen and fourteen thousand troops have given up their arms to Col. Roberts, without opposition. The French interest at Hyderabad is, by this happy and well-timed manœuvre, completely annihilated.
Ancona (in Italy, on the western bank of the Adriatic) is said to have been taken by the Turks and Russians.
The liberty trees erected by the French in Switzerland, have been cut down by the Swiss. The army of the Archduke Charles is marching towards Switzerland.
Upwards of 300 United Irishmen have been shipped from Dublin, for the Prussian dominions:—where they are to serve as soldiers.
La Prudente French sloop of war, and the Goliath transport ship, have been taken by a British frigate. They were bound to Ireland, with cargoes of muskets, powder, shells, &c.
The beginning of this campaign has been still more active and more bloody in Italy than in Germany, and fortunately has not been less to the advantage of the Austrians.
Ascending from Italy towards Germany, we see that the triumphs of the Austrians in these two countries have forced the French to abandon all the posts of which they had taken possession in the Tyrol, to withdraw into the Grisons country, and thus to lose the benefits of the progress which they had made in the centre.
The time is now past for the French to attempt carrying their great plan of conquest into execution from the Neckar to the Adige, and they are now reduced to a defensive campaign, which they will find it difficult to support. There is no doubt that Generals Bellegarde and Hotze, who have under their command a considerable force, will speedily employ it in forwarding those designs which the Archduke is now in the situation to form. It will not, we trust, be long before we hear of some important enterprises on their part, and we flatter ourselves that one of the first will be the driving of the French from the Grisons country, the only remnant of conquest which now remains in their possession.
The whole of the French army, excepting part of the army of observation, and a corps destined for the defence of Kehl, has repassed the Rhine. The latter fortress, "or rather entrenched camp, has been bombarded, and we flatter ourselves that if the Austrians attempt to retake it, it will neither cost them so much time nor so much trouble as in 1796 and 1797. Gen. Starry appears to have succeeded in cutting off the retreat of Gen. St. Cyr from Kehl, and in making himself master of a great quantity of artillery."
Providence.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12.
We have it from respectable authority, that the following organization will be aimed at by the democrats, to commence with the next election of President.
Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States; Matthew Lyon, Vice-President; James Monroe, Secretary of State; Edmund Randolph, Secretary of the Treasury, with the perquisite of all "Flour" contracts; William Blount, Secretary of War; William Heath, General and acting commander in chief of the armies of the United States; Albert Gallatin, minister plenipotentiary to the French Republic, and all the republicans in Europe, including Geneva; Thomas McKean, chief justice of the United States; Alexander J. Dallas, attorney-general; Tench Coxe, President of a new Order, to be denominated the Order of Merit, with the privilege of wearing at all times a civic crown; Benjamin Austin, jun. Esq; halter maker general.
N. B. It is not expected there will be much business for this officer, as the guillotine will be the principal engine in the new order of things—therefore this gentleman will have the liberty of hanging himself with the first halter he makes. Thus far our information—but it is probable other alterations and arrangements are in embryo. [Daily Adv.]
The Queen of Portugal has issued an edict, prohibiting widows of 50 or upwards from re-marrying. The preamble states, "Whereas such ladies marry young fellows, who spend their children's fortune, and do not increase the population of the country as they ought to do."
From Rotterdam, April 28.
"The French have been severely beaten in Italy, as well as in Germany. The Emperor of Russia has laid an embargo upon all vessels of Hamburg in his dominions, and has made a formal demand on that city of 60 millions of marcs banco ; which if not paid, he threatens to send an army to Lubeck, and take the city. This is considered as a political manœuvre, which will compel the King of Prussia to declare on one side or the other."
We are happy in announcing to the public, that the celebrated Mr. Franklin and Son, from the royal circus, London, on Monday evening last, made their first appearance in the Equestrian line, in this town, on the square near the Theatre. From the general satisfaction they gave to a large assembly of spectators, labouring under the inconvenience of the weather and the unevenness of the ground, we have reason to hope of their meeting that success they so highly merit. Mr. Franklin will perform again on Saturday next.
It is with great regret we have to announce, that on Friday last departed this life, at his seat in Roxbury, his Excellency INCREASE SUMNER, Esq; Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We sympathize with our sister state in this her severe loss—for although he was but one among a host of enlightened freemen, still those distinguished talents which made him so greatly ornamental in his exalted station, will be severely felt.
American Naval Register.
The Merrimack, Capt. Brown, sailed on the 5th inst. from Boston, on a cruise.
The Herald, Capt. Russell, sailed from New-Castle on the 29th ult. to cruise between the Havanna and St. Mary's.
The Montezuma, Capt. Melony, late 1st lieut. on board the United States, has also failed on a cruise.
Capt. Murray, late of the Montezuma, is to be removed to another vessel.
Capt. Nicholson, ex-commander of the Constitution, we learn, is appointed to superintend the building of a 74 at Boston. No person is yet appointed to command her.
The Constitution, Capt. Talbot, we learn, will be ready for sea by the 20th inst.
The Boston frigate is almost completely rigged, and will speedily be ready for sea.
The U. S. brig Richmond, Lieut. Speake, has captured a French schooner, loaded with coffee.
The United States frigate John Adams, was to have been launched on the 3d inst. Her head is said to be an excellent likeness of our illustrious President, from the chisel of Mr. Ruth, of Philadelphia.
A naval hospital is to be erected on one of the islands in Boston harbour.
The United States frigate George Washington, and the brig Pickering, have retaken a northern schooner, and a Philadelphia brig, captured by the French; the brig was sent into Montserrat, and the schooner was towed into St. Pierre's by the Washington.
The Maryland sloop of war, pierced for 20 guns, and built by the Merchants of Baltimore, for the United States, was advertised to be launched at Fell's Point on Monday last.
MARRIED. At Wrentham, by the Rev. William Williams, Mr. Thomas Callender, to the amiable Miss Mary Martin, second daughter of Deacon John Martin, of Boston.
DIED.
Mrs. Eliza Billings, after a distressing illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation.
Drowned, on Monday night last, Mr. John Brown, rope-maker.
Port of Providence.
ENTERED. Sloop Hancock, Crapen, New-York. Brig Fanny, Alger, Surinam. Sloop Lois, Comstock, New-York. Schooner Nancy, Bailey, Philadelphia.
CLEARED. Ship Charlotte, Tyler, Wilmington. Ship George William, Aborn, Embden. Sloop Betsy, Child, St. Christopher's. Brig Hermes, Earle, Charleston. Sloop Cordelia, Anthony, New-York.
The ship Semiramis, Capt. Jacob Smith, has arrived at Newport from Canton, after a passage of four months and an half; left there the ship Ann and Hope of this port, to sail in about two weeks. The ship Neptune, Greene, of New-York; and the brig Hazard of Boston, failed about 10 days before the Semiramis.
Capt. Smith informs of the total loss of the ship Ontario and cargo, from Canton bound to New-York; she ran upon a ledge of rocks in the straits of Billington, which are not laid down in any chart, a few days after sailing. The Ontario's cargo was immensely valuable; she had on board 2300 chests of Bohemian Tea, in addition to a large quantity of Fine Teas, Nankeens, Silks, &c. &c.
Benjamin Thurber,
At his Store, at the sign of the BUNCH OF GRAPES, North End, offers for Sale,
A complete assortment of English, India and Scotch GOODS , Received by the last arrivals at New-York and Boston.
A complete assortment of Dark, light ground and striped Patches—English and India Satins—Modes—Mourning Chintzes and Crapes—Tambour Muslins and Lappets—Low priced Mullinets—Dimities—Lustrings Ladies' Silk for Bonnets, of the newest taste—Black Silk and Kid Gloves—A fashionable assortment of Laces—Nelson Ribbons of the newest taste—Mouselin Handkerchiefs of the best kinds—Ladies Shawls—Durants—Moreens—Russet, Morocco and Florentine Shoes—London Pewter—Brass Kettles—Looking Glasses—China and Delft Ware.
Also, A large assortment of other Goods, too numerous to mention; all which are to be sold very low for cash.
New and old customers are invited to call and see for themselves.
N. B. A new supply of Goods, will be received weekly.
June 12. (6 w.)
Isaac Pitman
Has removed to his new Store, directly opposite the Baptist Meeting-house, where he is now opening a large and new assortment of the most fashionable GOODS, suitable for the season.
AMONG WHICH ARE, A GREAT variety of fancy Plaids, Mourning, Chintzes and Calicoes, purple and red Furniture do. tambour'd, lappet, black, book, jocoset and striped Muslins, Mullinets and Dimities. An elegant assortment of Shawls, Pockets, Hanukerchiefs; Printed cotton do. Ladies' and Gentlemen's long and short silk Gloves; coloured lute strings; black and coloured dress Satins; Gentlemen's best twilled do. s. 3 & 4 quarter black Mode; Black and white Laces and Edgings of the newest patterns; Egyptian, clouded and Crocodile Ribbons; Elegant and common Fans; Black Tiffany; Black, white and green Gauzes; Black and fancy Plumes; Striped Ginghams; Striped silk and plain Nankeens; Fustians and Jeans; Best twilled Velvet; Fancy black and coloured Kersimere; Superfine blue, brown and mixed Broad Cloth, with suitable Trimmings; Plain black Russets; Coloured and striped do. Moreens and Durants of various colours; 4-4 Irish Linens; Diaper Table Cloths; Checks; Brown Holland, 3d and 4d yds. by the bundle; Ladies' Hats and Bonnets; Gentlemen's Bell and Yeoman Crown'd Hats; Children's do; Ladies' and children's Hose; Gentlemen's plain ribb'd and fancy do. Ladies' and Children's Morocco Shoes; Oil Cloths; Ingrain and common Scotch & English Carpeting and Carpets; Stair Carpeting; Tumblers, Decanters and Wine-Glasses; by the dozen or single straw; Large and small mahogany and gilt framed Looking-Glasses; Dressing do. A new assortment of Paper-Hangings, with fashionable borders, and a variety of other articles too numerous to mention.
Said Pitman has to let, a BAKE-HOUSE, with a convenient tenement, suitable for a family. (6 w.)
NOTICE.
John Eveleth
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and customers, and the public in general, that he is determined to sell his SNUFF and TOBACCO, for prompt pay, so low as to induce his customers to avoid notes and accounts.
June 12.
For New-York & Albany, The Schooner JERUSA: Will sail in seven days. For freight or passage, apply to HENRY RUSSELL; Who wants to purchase, About forty barrels of good CIDER, provided it can be delivered by the 16th inst. June 12.