Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-04-05 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Printed weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
Warwick Channel & Road Lottery.
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, at their Session in February, 1804, granted a Lottery to raise the sum of 2000 Dollars, for deepening the Channel of Aponage River, leading from the Bay to the Village called the Fulling Mills, in Warwick, for the purpose of improving the navigation thereof; and for repairing the Road leading westward of said Village over Ridge-Hill: The subscribers being appointed Managers of said Lottery, and having given bonds according to law, offer to the public the following Scheme:
CLASS FIRST.
Table with 2 columns: Prize amount, Number of prizes. Includes: 1 Prize of 1000 Dollars, is 1000; 2 500 1000; 20 100 2000; 42 48 2016; 60 32 1920; 70 24 1680; 125 16 2000; 2494 8 19952.
The prizes will be subject to a deduction of only 12 1/2 per cent. All prizes under 48 dollars will paid in 60 days; the others in 90 days after drawing. Such as shall not be demanded within 9 months, will be considered as generously given for the purpose of said Lottery, and appropriated accordingly.
It is confidently expected, that the great advantages which will naturally result to the community at large by encouraging so laudable an undertaking in facilitating navigation, &c. will induce a rapid sale of the Tickets, and enable the Managers to issue the Second Class, without much delay. The low price of the Tickets, the many valuable prizes, the small deduction in comparison with some other lotteries, and there not being 2 blanks to a prize, are strong inducements for people of all classes to become adventurers.
All those who draw a prize in the First Class will be entitled to a Ticket in the Second, which will be considered as payment of 4 Dollars, and the remainder to be paid in money. A list of the fortunate numbers will be published in two or more of the newspapers printed in this State.
THOMAS ARNOLD (S. B.)
HENRY REMINGTON,
THOMAS WARNER,
THOMAS RELPH,
SAMUEL WRIGHT,
Warwick, March 25. 1804.
BOOKS IN PRESS.
The following Works are now in the Press of and for I. THOMAS, jun. and will be ready for sale immediately.
ECCENTRIC BIOGRAPHY; or, MEMOIRS of remarkable Female Characters, Antient and Modern. Alphabetically arranged, forming a pleasing Mirror of Reflection to the Female Mind.
PLUTARCH'S LIVES, translated from the Original Greek; with Notes critical and Historical, and a new Life of PLUTARCH.
DOMESTIC MEDICINE; or, a TREATISE on the Prevention and Cure of Diseases by Regimen and simple Medicines; with an Appendix, containing a Dispensatory for the use of Private Practitioners.
EDINBURGH NEW DISPENSATORY; being a new and greatly Improved Edition, which has just been published in Edinburgh, under the immediate inspection of the celebrated Dr. ANDREW DUNCAN, jun. M. D. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Royal Society of Edinburgh.
THE RISE & PROGRESS of RELIGION in the SOUL. Illustrated in a course of serious and practical addresses, suited to persons of every character and circumstance; with a Devout Meditation and Prayer, added to each Chapter. To all which are subjoined, A FUNERAL SERMON, on the one thing needful.
THE ALCHORAN of MAHOMET, at large: Translated out of the Arabick into French. By the Sieur DE RYER, Lord of Malezair, and Resident for the French King at Alexandria: The whole faithfully translated from the French into English.
ZOLLIKOFER'S Sermons on the DIGNITY of MAN, and the value of the objects principally relating to Human Happiness.
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20 Hds. of good Retailing MOLASSES, for Cash or approved Notes. Also, Cabbins Bread, of the first quality, by HENRY MOORE & Co. Newport, March 6, 1804.
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Speech of Gen. STANTON, on the motion made in Congress for laying a tax on all Slaves imported into the U. S.
MR. Speaker, I am highly gratified to find hon. members in every part of the House who reprobate the infamous traffic of buying and selling the human species. On this occasion but few remarks are necessary, if morality, humanity and justice are conducive to the happiness of society; it is not my duty nor intention to criminate the State of South Carolina, whose late conduct has created serious and well founded alarm. It is a duty I owe to my constituents and to myself, not to connive at a measure, that in my humble opinion, goes to shake the Pillars of public security, and threatens corruption to the morals of our citizens, and tarnishes the American character. Sir, while I deprecate the repeal of the non-importation act of S. Carolina, I console myself with the pleasing expectation, that the State will retract the error they have recently, and unguardedly fallen into, and I cannot doubt, but the hon. members from that State on this floor will lend their aid to effect so desirable a measure to enact again the prohibitory statute. We are told if the House adopt the resolution, it will irritate S. Carolina notwithstanding the opponents of the resolution. I will not offend any of our sister States, much less that important State, whose wisdom, virtue and patriotism has been conspicuous on every other occasion. The opponents of the resolution inform us, its adoption will both encourage and sanction the importation, and that they have a constitutional right to import until 1808. I grant it, but I hope better things of that State, and things that accompany reformation. She has recently, with other States emancipated herself from tyranny and oppression; and will she fully her fair fame, by commencing tyrant herself? Sir, the speakers from the State of S. Carolina, and particularly the hon. member who offered a resolution as a substitute to the one under consideration, delivered himself in sentiments of the most admirable humanity and constitutional love and zeal for his country, and if he were a member from any other State in the Union, I should have the honor, I make no doubt, of voting with him for the resolution on your table. Sir, I am sensible the general government cannot prohibit this traffic previous to the year 1808; this is one of those humiliating concessions, made by that venerable convention who framed the constitution, and we are bound by it. I ask, is the policy of the measure, embraced by the resolution, found? I believe it is, I consider slaves a luxury, they are considered by the constitution 3/5ths of them to give a Representative, and I ask why not tax them. It's a found maxim, that representation and taxation should go hand in hand; to lay a tax being the only constitutional power the general government possesses—I think it good policy to exercise it—it's the opinion of some gentlemen, and the hon. gentleman before me whose sound judgment and correctness, I highly approve on most occasions, considers the tax of little consideration in point of revenue. I beg leave to differ with him, when I take into consideration the wish of many influential characters, to emigrate to our new acquired territory, and carry with them slaves almost without number: We may fairly calculate, that the probable number imported will be not less than 100,000 a year for four years, will bring a revenue of four millions of dollars; the sum may be appropriated to reimburse the veteran, war worn old soldier, that is now languishing in misery, and whose just claim is barred by an act of limitation. I beg pardon of the House for this deviation from the subject under consideration—While I am up I beg the indulgence of the House to permit me to relate to the House what I beheld on the road to the seat of government, 20 or 30 negroes chained to each other and drove like mules to market; I asked the gentleman who appeared to have charge of them, if they were criminals, he answered with a smile, No Sir, they have been sold. Sir, this awful sight gave me such sensations and emotions, that it is painful to relate, and not easily described; Sir, if I have been compelled in the discharge of the duty I owe to society and my constituents in the remarks, that may wound the feelings of any hon. member,
who may differ with me in sentiment, I regret it much, as I am conscious it was far from my intention, I shall give my vote for the resolution.
The State of Rhode-Island from whence I come, passed a law declaring negro children born posterior to 1784, as free as white children. Mr. Speaker, I mention this statute merely to obviate the erroneous impression, that otherwise might be made with a view to mislead the public mind, that the citizens of Rhode-Island are disposed to favor the villainous traffic; I with not to egotize, but I can assure the House this traffic has been abhorrent to me upwards of 40 years, and if I should live to see 1808, that auspicious period in our national compact shall be exonerated from that tragic feature that has cast a shade on that valuable instrument; if the important acquisition of Louisiana gave ample cause for festivity, full greater cause shall we have when the glorious period shall arrive of 1808, that shall be my jubilee.
The documents, which have been procured by the committee appointed to enquire into the conduct of Judge Chase will be found interesting; from them may be collected a statement of circumstances, which having been heretofore published only in the newspapers, has been rendered unworthy of credit, but being now delivered by gentlemen of different politics on their oaths or affirmations, we shall no longer hear its veracity questioned. It is deemed impossible but that the evidence given, even in the case of Fries, will warrant not only the impeachment recommended, but the full exercise of the constitutional powers of Congress in punishing; but the conduct of Judge Chase at Richmond and in Delaware appears from testimony to have equalled, if not surpassed, that in this State, and it is therefore probable that the articles of impeachment will comprise charges of crimes and misdemeanors committed in each instance. The time, which was employed by the committee of enquiry, was necessarily so long that we presume no decision can be made at this session of the legislature, but it is probable the articles of impeachment may be drafted and submitted for consideration.—As the Judge is a favorite with his party, no doubt every effort will be employed in congress, if without the hope of his being acquitted, at least to raise a clamor out of doors. Aurora.
We have been favored with a pamphlet containing the evidence collected by the committee of enquiry relative to the official conduct of Judge Chase. It relates to his arbitrary conduct on the trial of Fries—on the trial of Callender—at New-Castle detaining the Grand-Jury to search for a file of Wilmington papers for seditious publications—on the trial of Cooper—and his seditious address to the Grand-Jury at Baltimore.—The whole of this evidence occupies an hundred & twenty three duodecimo pages, and of course is too lengthy to be given entire in a weekly paper. we shall extract the most material parts on each point, and lay before our readers next week. True. Amer.
HOW CRUEL IT IS
That Louisiana should be acquired without blood—that 16 Judges should lose each one a thousand dollars a year, for want of office—that rich men should no longer be able to let their money for eight per cent—the Barbary powers compelled by half a Navy, to make peace without tribute—Stock-holders be compelled to receive principal and interest, when they expected the interest only—the laboring poor to pay that for schooling their children, that they expected to pay in taxes. (Danbury (Con.) pap.)
An Eastern federal paper bestows about half a column of abuse upon Mr. Granger, the Post-Master-General, for some irregularities which have lately taken place in the arrival of the mails—in consequence of the great fall of snow!—How correct must the conduct of Mr. Granger be, when even his argus eyed enemies can find no pretext for abusing him, but his not controlling the elements of Heaven!
German Recipe for a Consumption:
TAKE fresh nettles every day (those of the finest green are the best) press out the juice, and give the patient a table spoonful before rising in the morning, repeating the dose at noon and bed time, with a tea-cup full of red Burgundy or Port, after the juice. The diet of the patient to consist of soup or broth, containing the expressed nettles, and good roast beef or mutton; he is not allowed to eat any thing sour, or high seasoned. This remedy has long been used by a medical man of the first eminence in Germany.
A young lady in England was, a short time past, completely recovered from a consumption by drinking tea made of camomile flowers gathered in the morning when the dew was on. The hint was taken from observing a sick dog proceed to the camomile bed each morning and lick the dew.

LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on the Seventeenth day of October, 1803.
AN ACT For the relief of certain military pensioners in the State of South-Carolina.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the persons to whom military pensions have been heretofore granted and paid by the State of South-Carolina, in pursuance of the resolves of the United States, in Congress assembled, for the payment of pensions to the invalids who were wounded and disabled during the late war with Great-Britain, and who have not been placed on the books, in the office of the Secretary for the department of War, shall be, and the same hereby are directed to be placed on said books, and their said pensions shall be hereafter paid by the United States, in the same manner as to other pensioners of the United States, out of the funds already appropriated for that purpose.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That in placing the names of pensioners on the books, pursuant to the directions contained in the foregoing section, the Secretary of War shall be guided by a certificate from the State of South-Carolina, when the same shall be delivered to him under the proper authentications, which certificate shall specify the names of pensioners and sums of pensions, and likewise that they have not been paid since March the fourth, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine, by said State; which certificate shall be recorded in the books of the Department of War, and the original kept on file. And each officer, non-commissioned officer, and soldier, whose name shall be placed on the said list as a pensioner, in conformity to the provisions of this act, or in case of the death of any such officer, non-commissioned officer, or soldier, his heirs or legal representatives, shall receive a sum equal to the arrears of his pension, which shall have accrued from and after the fourth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine, until the passage of this act, or until the death of such pensioner, as aforesaid, as the case may be: Which arrears shall be ascertained and certified by the register of the Treasury in the same manner and under the said restrictions as are contained in the act passed the eleventh day of August, one thousand seven hundred and ninety, intitled "An Act for the relief of the persons therein mentioned or described": Provided, That the commutation of half pay, which may have been received by any commissioned officer entitled to a pension as aforesaid, shall first be returned by such officer into the treasury of the United States, or shall be deducted from the arrears of pension directed to be paid by this act.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, March 3, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT To allow drawbacks of duties, on Goods, Wares and Merchandise, transported by land in the cases therein mentioned.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all goods, wares and merchandise duly imported into either of the districts of Boston and Charlestown, Salem and Beverly, Newburyport, Ipswich or Marblehead in the State of Massachusetts, which shall be transported by Inland conveyance, along the turnpike or other main road into another of the said districts, & be therefrom exported to any foreign port or place, shall be entitled to the benefit of a drawback of the duties upon such exportation, under the same provisions, regulations, restrictions, and limitations, as if the goods wares & merchandise were transported coastwise from one to another of the said districts, and also upon the conditions specified in the seventy ninth section of the act, entitled, "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That all goods, wares, and merchandise duly imported into the district of Delaware, may be transported to the same place, in the same manner, and on the same conditions, with goods, wares and merchandise, duly imported into the districts of Philadelphia, New-York or Baltimore; and shall in like manner be entitled to the benefit of a drawback of the duties thereon, upon exportation to any foreign port or place, agreeably to the provisions contained in the seventy ninth section of an act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage;" and that all goods, wares and merchandise, which being duly imported into the districts of Philadelphia, New-York, or Baltimore, shall be exported from the district of Delaware, shall also be entitled to the benefit of a drawback of the duties on the same, in the same manner, and on the same conditions which are prescribed by the said seventy ninth section of the act aforesaid, for goods, wares and merchandise, which being duly imported into Baltimore or New-York, shall be exported from Philadelphia.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED, March 3, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
For the relief of Samuel Corp. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the collector of the customs for the port of New-York be, and hereby is directed to allow to Samuel Corp., of New-York, merchant, the drawback of duties by him paid on merchandise, which arrived at New-York, in the ship Chesapeake, Andrew Tombs, master, and without being there landed, were thence exported in the same ship for New-Orleans, in the month of August, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, according to the tenor of two certificates, issued by the collector for said port, and made payable respectively on the twenty third day of June, and on the twenty third day of August, in the year one thousand eight hundred: Provided, That due proof of the landing of said merchandise at New-Orleans, shall have been exhibited at the office of said collector, as is by law required in other cases of exportation: And provided also, that it shall appear to the satisfaction of the collector that the master, or other person having the charge or command of the said ship, had at the time of making report of the arrival of the same at the port of New-York, reported the merchandise brought in her, and which was afterwards exported, as above mentioned, to New-Orleans, to be destined for the said port of New-Orleans, in conformity with the provisions which were by law in force, previous to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, February 25, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
FOR THE RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
Citizens of Rhode-Island,
ANOTHER annual election approaches, in which you are called upon in the capacity of Freemen, to select from among your number suitable characters to fill the Executive and Legislative departments of our government. It cannot be presumed that any arguments are wanting to awaken your attention to this all important privilege, the elective franchise; for no consideration in civilized life, can equal, or in any wise be compared to the invaluable right of self-government.—In no other country on the globe are the liberties of mankind so well understood and so firmly established as in this.—Let us then duly appreciate this signal blessing of Heaven, and strive to perpetuate it to the remotest posterity.
In calling your attention to the choice of candidates, I would recommend those only to your notice who are in practice as well as profession the real friends of the people, the true whigs of '76. Every one of you must possess some knowledge of the two parties in the United States. They are known by the terms republican , and federal . The first are the genuine friends of our constitution, and form at this moment, on a moderate calculation, at least three fourths of the whole nation. The character of each party may be told in few words. The present leading republicans were in our revolution the firm friends of Washington. The present leading characters of the federalists were at that time, Washington's bitterest enemies, but have since made use of his name, (as hypocrites do religion) as a cloak for their villainy. Although this party were for a time popular, and made a majority of the people, it was but momentary: The delusion was of short duration. Most of the honest part of them soon joined the Republican standard; and the remaining few who are still in the opposition, are principally either open advocates of monarchy, or secretly striving to undermine our representative system. If we cast our eyes over the Union, and take a view of the politics of the fifteen States, we shall find but three of them, with feeble majorities upholding the tottering cause of mock-federalism; two of which (New-Hampshire and Massachusetts) will in all probability at the present election give to Republicanism a decided support. Connecticut, the only solitary remaining strong hold of priest-craft and political delusion, is fast shaking off her deep rooted prejudices; and there is but little doubt that she will in the course of one or two years declare herself also in favor of the present Administration of the general government. While the freedom of the press is preserved inviolable, and the great body of the people have the liberty of examining & acting for themselves, monarchy will acquire but a weak and contemptible support. The weapons of truth are more powerful than all others.
It need not be repeated, Republican Citizens, that there is yet a small, but inveterate faction still existing in this State, who are seeking a favorable moment to seize the reins of government. Altho' I seldom travel any great distance from my farm, I have nevertheless, from my peculiar situation, an opportunity of hearing the remarks and observing the movements of the federalists in various parts of the State. Permit me therefore to inform you, that their leaders have pronounced it impossible to defeat you by fair means; and that they have avowed it as their present object, to divide you by creating among you jealousies, dissensions and animosities. Every art will be practiced to effect it. Republicans will be bro't up against Republicans, and will be supported by federalists . The greatest secrecy is to be observed by them, and nothing is to be made public until the moment of the election. Be prepared then, least the enemy take you by surprise. But if you are awake to your duty, and firm at your post, they will be disheartened and vanquished. If I can spare another leisure hour, disengaged from my plow, previous to the choice, I will communicate some further information on the subject.
A NARAGANSET FARMER. Little-Rest, April 1d, 1804.
Loss of the Philadelphia Frigate.
OFFICIAL.
On Tuesday the 20th ult. the following message from the President was delivered to the two Houses of Congress by Mr. Harvie.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
"I communicate to Congress a letter received from Captain Bainbridge, commander of the Philadelphia frigate, informing us of the wreck of that vessel on the coast of Tripoli, and that himself, his officers, and men had fallen into the hands of the Tripolitans. This accident renders it expedient to encrase our force, and enlarge our expenses in the Mediterranean beyond what the last appropriation for the naval service contemplated. I recommend therefore to the consideration of Congress such an addition to that appropriation as they may think the exigency requires. TH: JEFFERSON.
March 20th, 1804.
"Tripoli, 18 Nov. 1803.
"SIR, "Misfortune necessitates me to make a communication the most distressing of my life, and it is with the deepest regret that I inform you of the loss of the United States frigate Philadelphia under my command, by being wrecked on rocks between four and five miles to the eastward of the town of Tripoli. The circumstances relating to this unfortunate event are; at 9 A. M. being about five leagues to the eastward of Tripoli, saw a ship in shore of us standing before the wind to the westward. We immediately gave chase. She hoisted Tripolitan colours, and continued her course very near the shore; about 11 o'clock had approached the shore to seven fathoms water; commenced firing at her, which we continued by running before the wind until half past eleven; being then in seven fathoms water, and fading our fire ineffectual to prevent her getting into Tripoli, gave up the pursuit, and was bearing off the land, when we ran on the rocks in 12 feet water forward, and 17 feet abaft; immediately lowered down a boat from the stern, founded & found the greatest depth of water abaft, laid all sails aback, loosed top gallant sails, & set a heavy press of sail canvas on the ship, blowing fresh, to back her off; cast three anchors away from the bows, started the water in the hold, hove overboard the guns, except some abaft to defend the ship against the gun boats which were then firing on us; found all this ineffectual, then made the last resort of lightning her forward by cutting away the fore-mast, which carries the main top gallant mast with it; but labor & enterprise were in vain! for our fate was directly fixed. I am fully sensible of the loss that has occurred to our country, and the difficulty which it may further involve her in with this Regency; and feel beyond description for the brave unfortunate officers and men under my command, who have done every thing in their power worthy of the character and stations they filled, and I trust on investigation of my own conduct, that it will appear to my government and country consistent to the station in which I had the honor of being placed.
Striking on the rocks was an accident not possible for me to guard against by any intimation of charts, as no such shoals were laid down in any on board, and every careful precaution (by three leads kept heaving) was made use on approaching the shore, to effect the capture of a Tripolitan cruiser, and after the ship struck the rocks, all possible measures were taken to get her off, and the firm determination made not to give her up as long as a possible hope remained, although annoyed by gun boats, which took their position in such a manner that we could not bring our guns to bear on them, not even after cutting away part of the stern to effect it.
When my officers and self had not a hope left of its being possible to get her off the rocks, and having withstood the fire of the gun boats for four hours, and a reinforcement coming out from Tripoli, without the smallest chance of injuring them in resistance, to save the lives of brave men, left no other alternative, but the distressing one of hauling our colours down, and submitting to the enemy, whom chance had befriended. In such a dilemma, the flag of the United States was struck; however painful it will be to our fellow citizens to hear the news, they may be assured that we feel in a national loss equally with them—zeal of serving our country in doing our duty, has placed us in that situation which can better be conceived than described, and from which we rely on our country's extricating us.
The gun boats in attacking fired principally at our masts, had they directed their shot at the hull, no doubt but they would have killed many.
The ship was taken possession of a little after sunset, and in the course of the evening myself and all officers, with part of the crew, were brought on shore, carried before the Bashaw who asked several questions—from his palace the officers were conducted to the house which Mr. Cathcart lived in, where we lodged last night, and this day the minister has become the guarantee to the Bashaw for us officers, and we have given him our parole of honor.
Enclosed you will receive a list of the officers and a few of the people to attend them, who are quartered in the American Consular House, and are to be provided for by such ways and means as I can best adopt, which will be on as economical a plan as possible; the remainder of the crew will be supported by this regency.
We have all lost every thing but what was on our backs, and even part of that was taken off; the loss of the officers is considerable as they were well provided in every necessary for a long station.
Mr. Nisson, the Danish consul, has been extremely attentive, and kindly offers every service of assistance.
I trust, Sir, you will readily conceive the
anxiety of mind I must suffer—after the perusal of the enclosed certificate from the officers on my conduct, should you be pleased to express the opinion of government you will much oblige me. I have the honor to be, Sir, with the greatest respect, your most obedient servant, WM. BAINBRIDGE.
"P. S. Notwithstanding our parole we are not permitted to leave the House or go on the sea."
The above letter was accompanied by a certificate of the officers of the Philadelphia, bearing testimony to the good conduct of Capt. Bainbridge; and a list of 43 officers and 264 men in captivity.
On motion of Mr. Tolson the Message was immediately referred to the committee of Ways and Means.
We have for several weeks past entertained our readers and the public with pointed extracts from Cobbett's Register some political antipode the Royal Standard. T'rid its influence in this Country say not a work—these authentic documents. Speak out gentlemen, by your foreman, is Cobbett guilty or not guilty? Alas! a consummate silence marks their confusion and their shame.
If Porcupine be right, then poor Old England is in a melancholy situation: it is wrong, how grossly were these self named federalists deceived when they considered his writings as the standard of propriety and just reasoning.—But let us again hear Peter himself:
In the Register of Jan. 7, he saith, "that of all the nations on earth, the English are the greatest dupes; and of all the English the greatest dupes are those who dabble in politics and the funds. For these, he says, can never be cured. Their gullibility is not to be subdued either by time or experience. their folly is as obstinate as that of a bird, who after ten thousand attempts for ten years together, to break out of his cage, begins a new year with the same vain struggle for liberty with which he ended the old. How many times did Mr. Pitt tell the nation that the war against France was a war of finance; and of course, that Old England must finally triumph, from the indispousable superiority of her credit and capital? How many scores of pamphlets, how many thousands of articles, and millions of paragraphs did he cause to be written to shew the nation that if they would only hold out a little longer, France would be bankrupt, and her resources totally fail! But every thing has turned out just the reverse of all our hopes, and his prognostications—and now, with a feeble and trifling ministry, we have another war on our hands under worse auspices than ever." Boston Chron.
For Charleston, (S.C.)
THE ship Angeronia, ISAAC BURDICK master; will sail the 20th inst. wind and weather permitting.—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Mr. Robert Stevens' wharf, or to
BENJAMIN CHURCH. Newport, April 5th, 1804.
TO BE LET,
THE lower part of a two story dwelling House, with any quantity of land wanted, being the residence of the late Benedict Peckham, pleasantly situated, at the foot of the Ten Rod Road, within a quarter of a mile of Washington Academy. For terms, apply to
JOHN SMITH, in Wickford. North-Kingstown, April 4, 1804. 83
Boarding for Students,
IN the Washington Academy, may be had in the families of either of the subscribers, at one Dollar and fifty Cents per week, and every other necessary accommodation, by the Public's obedient Servants,
ROBERT ELDRED, RICHARD THOMAS, DANIEL ELDRED, GEORGE TENNANT, PHILLIP TILLINGHAST, WILLIAM HAMMAND, Jun.
Wickford, March 28, 1804.
SHERRY WINES.
THE subscriber has just received from Boston, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, of a very good quality, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—Likewise, Boston Chocolate, warranted, No. 1 and 2.
NATHAN B. MILLER.
Newport, Dec. 25. 69
FOR SALE,
TWO hundred and fifty acres of Land, of the first quality, lying in Johnstown, in the state of New-York.
Thirty-four thousand acres in the first Delaware purchase, with the Connecticut title only.
Eight thousand acres of land, purchased at Sheriff's sales, with an indisputable title.
The above lands are of the first quality, and well worthy the attention of those who wish to advance their interests, by placing their money in lands—or actual settlers.
For further particulars, please to call on the subscriber.
ROBERT LATHAM. Graton, (Conn.) Feb. 28, 1804. 78
For New-York, Albany & Troy,
THE fast sailing Sloop FARA PLAY, burthen 50 tons; will sail the 9th of April. For freight or passage, apply to Seth Burden, Master, or to JEREMIAH HUNT, on Newman's Wharf.
Newport, March 28, 1804.

PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT.
The following Bill has passed both Houses of Congress.
AN ACT
Supplementary to the act, entitled, "An act relative to the election of a President and Vice-President of the United States," and declaring the officer who shall act as President, in case of vacancies in the offices both of President and Vice President.
BE IT ENACTED , by the Senate and House Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled, That whenever an amendment proposed, during the present session of Congress, to the Constitution of the United States, respecting the manner of voting for President and Vice-President of the United States, shall have been ratified by the Legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, the Secretary of State shall forthwith cause a notification thereof to be made to the Executive of every State, & to all the newspapers printed in each State, least one of the laws of the United States are in which said. The Executive authority of each State shall cause a transcript of the said notification to be delivered to the Electors appointed for that purpose, who shall first thereafter meet in such State, for the election of a President and Vice-President of the United States: And whenever the said Electors shall have received the said transcript of notification, or whenever they shall meet more than five days subsequent to the publication of the ratification of the above mentioned amendment, in one of the newspapers of the State, by the Secretary of State, they shall vote for President and Vice-President of the United States, respectively, in the manner directed by the above mentioned amendment, and having made and signed three certificates of all the votes given by them, each of which certificates shall contain two distinct lists, one of the votes given for President, and the other, of the votes given for Vice-President; they shall seal up said certificates, certifying on each, that lists of all the votes of such State given for President, and of all the votes given for Vice-President, is contained therein, and shall cause the said certificates to be transmitted and disposed of, and in every other respect act in conformity with the provisions of the act to which this is a supplement. And every other provision of the act to which this act is a supplement, and which is not virtually repealed by this act, shall extend and apply to every election of a President and Vice-President of the United States, made in conformity to the above mentioned amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
And whereas, the above mentioned amendment may be ratified by the Legislatures of three-fourths of the States, and thereupon become immediately valid, to all intents and purposes, as part of the Constitution, on a day so near the day fixed by law for the meeting of the electors in the several States, that the electors shall not in every State be apprized of the said ratification, and may vote in a manner no longer conformable with the Constitution, as amended, whereby several States might be deprived of their vote in the election of a President and Vice-President; for remedy whereof
SECT. 2. Be it further enacted, That the electors who shall be appointed in each State for the election of a President and Vice-President of the United States, shall, at every such election, unless they shall have received a transcript of the notification of the ratification of the above mentioned amendment to the Constitution, or unless they shall meet more than five days subsequent to the publication of the said ratification by the Secretary of State, in one of the newspapers of the State, vote for President and Vice-President of the United States, in the following manner, that is to say: They shall vote for two persons as President and Vice-President, in conformity with the first section of the second article of the Constitution. And in other respects act in conformity with the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement; and they shall likewise vote for one person as President, & for one person as Vice-President, in conformity with the above mentioned amendment of the constitution; and in other respects act in conformity with the provisions of the first section of this act. But those certificates only, of votes given for President and Vice-President of the United States, shall be opened by the President of the Senate, for the purpose of being counted, which shall contain the list or lists of votes given in conformity with the constitution, as in force on the day fixed by law for the meeting of the electors, by whom the said votes shall have been given.
SECT. 3. And be it further enacted, That whenever, by the provisions of the second section of this act, it shall be the duty of the electors for any State, to vote in conformity, both with the constitution, & of the proposed amendment thereto, the executive authority of such State shall cause six lists, of the names of the electors for the State, to be made and certified, and to be delivered to the said electors, on or before the day fixed by law for them to meet and vote for President and Vice-President; and the said electors shall enclose one of the said lists in each of the certificates by them made and sealed, in conformity with the provisions of this act, and of the act to which this is a supplement.
FOREIGN.
EUROPE. —Arrivals from Europe, bring London papers down to the 21st ult.—The King of England was still indisposed—Preparations for the invasion of England, still go on. The English squadron have continual skirmishes on the French coast.—It is reported that a dissatisfaction has taken place in some of the French armies.—Gen. Angereau, with 40,000 men, has arrived at the Isle of Rhe, from the borders of Spain.—The French Government will be removed to Dunkirk, if the invasion takes place.—A French fleet was ready for sea at Toulon, with troops and officers, but its destination was unknown.—The Northern Courts are engaged upon commercial subjects, but whether beyond the regulations of trade is uncertain—The artillery in the
fortress of Hamburg, in Hanover, has been ordered to be transported to France.—A contribution of 6 per cent. on the income of landed property, and 4 of the fortunes or revenue of every inhabitant of Hanover has been laid by the French government—The Russian fleet in the Black Sea, amount to 12 ships of 64 guns, and seven frigates—A small shock of an Earthquake was felt at Sicily, in Oct. last. The winter has been very severe at Norway, Stockholm and Petersburg; the mercury was fixed at each place at its lowest point immovable.—There has been a great fire at Bayonne, which continued forty hours. Ten large stores, filled with brandy, tar, &c. were blazing at one time; and the flames are said to have ascended 200 feet in the air; several lives were lost—The northern lights have been very great at Bayonne, and many diseases prevalent.—It is remarkable (says a Paris paper) that the month of January has passed entirely without ice. This winter is truly extraordinary for the mildness of its temperature; the lilacs and roses of the Thuilleries, are ready to open their buds; the country is six months advanced. We find record of a similar season in 1596, but it is remarked that there was much sickness in Paris that year.—A report has been circulated in London, for suspending the slave trade for the term of five years. Doctor Horner of Zurich, and Tiffey, engaged in the Russian voyage of circumnavigation and discovery, left Teneriffe on the 28th of October, for Brazil. Tiffey has attempted to mount the peak of Teneriffe, but without success. He reports that he discovered several non-descript plants and animals. Sufficient time has been allowed for every enquiry.—Frederic Herremann, the German traveller, who visited the interior of Africa, at the expence of the London African company, is preparing to return to England—Flour, bread, indian corn, and live stock, may be imported into Newfoundland, from the United States, in English vessels until the 30th of September next.
WEST-INDIES. —Capt. Treadwell, from Port-au-Prince, informs, that the British had failed in an attempt to form some commercial arrangements with the Commander in Chief; that the blacks are particularly friendly to Americans, and it is supposed have made some overtures to our Executive, for establishing a commercial intercourse with them.—Capt. Williams, arrived at Providence, from Martinique, informs that a body of British troops had landed on the north end of the island, but were repulsed with loss.—It is reported that the British have got possession of the city of St. Domingo.
DOMESTIC.
In the Senate of the United States, a bill has been twice read to remove the temporary seat of government to Baltimore.—Capt. Mentor, from Alicante, informs, that all the officers of the United States frigate Philadelphia, had been liberated; and that 15 or 20 of the crew had escaped from servitude, by getting possession of a boat and putting to sea.—The United States brig Argus, sailed from Gibraltar, the 13th Feb. for a cruise for a Tripoline privateer, which was said to be out.—A Light House is ordered to be built at the mouth of the Mississippi, and another near Cape Look-Out.—A valuable Chalybeate Spring has been discovered at Patterson, in New Jersey.—A paper, to be printed in the French language, is about commencing at Charleston (S. C.)—A cow was killed last week at Amherst, weighing 1020 lb. She had 12 lb. of tallow, exclusive of that on the quarters.—The Bridge across Connecticut River, between Hanover and Norwich, (Vt.) has fallen, and was crushed to ruins.—A new and elegant house, was lately destroyed by fire, at Carlisle, (P.) occasioned by leaving hot ashes in a wooden vessel.—The poor house, at Wilmington, (D.) was consumed by fire, the 17th ult.—No knowledge is more justly urged upon this country, than that of Chemistry. The importance of preparing soils, has given this study a high recommendation.—Peach trees may be preserved from being injured by worms, caterpillars, &c. by the following method: Clear away the gum that issues out of the tree, affected by worms; strew a little flour of brimstone round the root, and cover it with mould that it might not blow away, yet so that the sun can operate through and cause the brimstone to fumigate, which destroys the worms. One lb. of brimstone is sufficient for near 200 trees. Bois. W. Mag.
NATCHEZ, February 13.
Melancholy Accident. —On the night of the 16th of last month, as Mr. Alexander M'Kee was descending the Mississippi in a Kentucky boat, while laying too near the iron banks, she took fire in his absence, and before he could render any assistance was entirely consumed. His wife and 3 children were unhappy victims to the flames. Mr. M'Kee had embarked all his property, for the purpose of settling in this City. The ship America, from Kingston, Jamaica, has arrived at New Orleans with 88 passengers, principally inhabitants of St. Domingo, and specie to the amount of 200,000 dollars.
WASHINGTON CITY, March 23.
Millions for Defence, but not a Cent for tribute.
It has been often said that actions speak louder than words. Often as this remark has been made, we repeat it; and while we recall the attention of the nation to past events, when "millions for defence, but not a cent for tribute," rang through the land, we call upon them to notice, and duly to estimate the measures of the present "weak and pusillanimous administration!" Accident has thrown one of our frigates and three hundred of our citizens into the power of the pirates of the Mediterranean. Information of this misfortune was received at the seat of government on Tuesday last, and yesterday a bill passed the House of Representatives appropriating a million, authorizing the President to engage two vessels of 16 guns each, and as many gun boats as he may think necessary, to defend the interests and to sustain the honor
of the nation. This measure, which ought to shame forever the calumny that charges republican governments with a want of vigour and promptness, passed the House by unanimous vote.
It is thus that the present administration evince its patriotism, and its energy; not by vain vaunting of prowess; but by actions, which will show the world, that while the wish of the American nation is peace, she will not hesitate for a moment, to make that powerful the vengeance of her arms, that dares, in violation of justice, to invade her rights. N. Intell.
NEW-YORK, March 27.
The bill for restraining all unincorporated associations, had a third reading in the House of Assembly of this State on the 23d instant, and was agreed to 53 to 44. It was sent to the Senate on the same day for their concurrence.
NEWPORT,
Thursday, April 5, 1804.
From Washington, March 20.
The President has communicated to Congress, this day, the letter of Capt. Bainbridge, stating the loss of the United States frigate Philadelphia, wrecked on rocks near to Tripoli, as she drew off the shore after giving up the chase of a Tripolitan cruiser. The frigate ran into 7 fathoms water, in chase; and struck on rocks not laid down in any charts. Every exertion was made to get her off, without success; and the crew, being above 300, have become prisoners, or perhaps slaves, in Tripoli. Lieut. Benjamin Smith, of Rhode-Island, an active and meritorious officer, is one of the captives. The President recommends an additional appropriation, in order to enable him to increase the force of the United States in the Mediterranean."
Copper Coins. —On the 14th of February all copper coins except Cents and half Cents, went out of currency in the United States conformably to an act of Congress.—The penalty for passing or receiving is ten Dollars.
The House of Representatives of Pennsylvania have adopted, 57 to 24, a Resolution impeaching Judges Shippen, Yates, and Smith, for their unprecedented, arbitrary, and illegal conduct in the case of Thomas Passmore. A committee was appointed to draft the Articles of Impeachment.
New-Hampshire Election.
The aggregate of votes in 166 towns, given in the New-Hampshire Gazette, is for Langdon, 11,400, and for Gilman, 11,442.
Confirmation of the horrible accounts received from the United States, respecting the French vessels—by the way of St. Jago de Cuba, dated the 30th January 1804, in a letter to a gentleman in Charleston.
The accounts that have reached us by two American vessels taken by the cruisers and brought into this port, give the most shocking intelligence of what is going on at Port au Prince.
In the last vessel there came a young man of colour, son to John Garnier, a merchant, whose father had been drowned eight days before, with a great number of other inhabitants. The American captain assures of having seen die in this manner more than 60, but he did not know them. It appears that all the colonists are in prison, and that a number are frequently taken out and carried to be drowned, having at their head a drum covered with crape; they were then led in procession to a flat-bottomed boat, lined with black cloth—Among the victims who are named, are Messrs. Ango, Baudama, Touline, John Garnier, Lafon Laforgne and Belisle.
The powder magazine of the arsenal has been blown up; three squares of the city have been totally burnt, and the whole of the American fleet consumed, &c.
DIED. —In this town, on Monday last, Mrs. DYKE, consort of Mr. Joseph Dyke. She was an affectionate companion, a kind parent, and possessed a benevolent mind. Her loss is deeply felt, and seriously lamented by her numerous connections and friends.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
   District of Newport, April 4.   ENTERED, From     Sloop Aurora, Cahoon, Edgarton   Sloop Pitchpipe, Starbuck, Nantucket   Ship Angeronia, Burdick, Charleston   Schooner Sophia, Martin, Edgarton   Schooner German Peggy, Landers, Havana   Schooner Robey, Sweet, Georgetown   Brig Mary, Grey, New York   Schooner Franklin, Gibbs, ditto.   CLEARED, For   Schooner Betty, Nickerson, Charleston   Sloop Abigail, Hazard, Albany   Sloop Betsey, Coffin, Nantucket   Sloop Union, Ingoll, New York   Schooner Aurora, Cahoon, ditto.  
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, 10 or 1200 wt. of excellent HOGS LARD. Newport, April 4.
THE subscriber, being appointed Executor to the estate of Edward Simmons, Esq. late of Newport, deceased, hereby requests all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit the same to him for settlement; and all those indebted thereto, are also desired to make immediate payment to EDWARD SIMMONS, Executor. Newport, April 4, 1804.
BENEDICT SMITH
Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 lb. or less quantity. Newport, April 4, 1804.
Fresh Spring
GOODS,
JUST received, and to be disposed of on the most reasonable terms, for Cash only, by W. C. BAEN. Newport, April 4, 1804.
FOR SALE, BY
SIMEON MARTIN,
 100 Hhds. good retailing Molasses,  1500 wt. Hart and Club Suet,  3500 Boxes white & brown Havana Sugars,  3000 Bushels Liverpool Salt,  30 Boxes plain Glass ware, each containing 80 straws of half-pint Tumblers, 1 repr. straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 wine Glasses, and 6 Salt Cellars.  40 12 bottle empty Gin Cases,  100 Bbls. superfine Flour.  120 Bds of good Shipping Herring.  Newport, April 4, 1804.
TO BE LET,
A Handsome, convenient, and well-finished Dwelling-House, with a store and other out-buildings, situated in Thames Street, opposite Capt. James Dockray's.—For terms apply to Capt. Peleg Wood, jun. of Newport, or JOHN READ. Portsmouth, April 3, 1804.
Hemp & Flaxen Lines.
THE subscriber keeps constantly for sale, at his house next to the Hay-Scales southerly, in Broad-Street, a general assortment of Lines, viz. Deep-sea Lines, Lanchet, do. Log do. Cod do. clothes do. Hand do.—Also, Bed Cords, White Rope, Seine Twine, and small Fishing Lines of all kinds, by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. BENJAMIN TILLEY. Newport, April 5, 1804.
BOARDING HOUSE.
THE subscriber hereby informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has removed to Wickford, and occupies that spacious and pleasantly situated House, the property of Mr. Oliver Spink, directly opposite to the dwelling house of Daniel E. Updike.—Where he will receive Students for the Washington Academy, to board, at One Dollar and Forty Cents per week, including lodging, washing, &c. He will also be pleased to accommodate Gentlemen and Ladies who may visit Wickford, with board, lodging, &c. on the most reasonable terms.—He will use his best endeavours to pay every necessary attention, and his utmost exertions to please, and every favor duly acknowledged by their obedient servant, WESTGATE WATSON. Wickford, (N. Kingstown) April 2, 1804.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
AT Newport, Rhode-Island, on MONDAY the sixteenth day of April next, for the benefit of the Underwriters and all others concerned in the Cargo of the ship SEMIRAMIS, Jacob Smith master, all the Cargo saved from said ship, consisting of the following Articles:
 94 Chests Hyson Tea,  175 Chests Hyson Skin,  130 Chests Young Hyson,  154 Bags Caffa,  14 Boxes Do.  49 Bags Sugar,  4 Boxes Do.  2 Boxes Silks,  15 Boxes Fana,  2 Boxes China,  160 Bundles floor Mats,  3 Boxes table Mats,  269 Chair Bottoms,  48 Sofa Bottoms. 
Sales to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. at William Wood's Wharf.
Conditions of Sale:—Purchasers under two hundred dollars, cash down; to the amount of two hundred dollars and over, sixty days credit on Notes with approved indorsers.
GARDNER & DEAN, Adm'rs. April 5th, 1804.
To be Sold at PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON WEDNESDAY the 18th of April inst. all the remaining part of the Inventory of David Melvill, Pewterer, deceased; consisting chiefly of Pewterer's Tools; among which are a number of valuable Moulds.
The Auction will be, at the estate of the said David Melvill, deceased, on the Hill—beginning at 10 o'clock, A. M.
CALEB GREEN, Adm'r. Newport, April 4, 1804.
STRAT BUCK.
STRAYED from the subscriber, a few days since, a young DEER. Any person who will take it up and return it to him, shall be generously rewarded therefor. JAMES PHILLIPS. Newport, April 5, 1804.

From the BOSTON WEEKLY MAGAZINE. ODE, Sung at the last Quarterly Charity Lecture, at the Old South Meeting-House.
JESUS! and shall it ever be! A mortal man ashamed of thee; Ashamed of thee, whom Angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days.
Ashamed of Jesus! sooner far, Let evening blush to own a star; He sheds the beams of light divine, O'er this benighted soul of mine.
Ashamed of Jesus! just as soon Let midnight be ashamed of noon; 'Tis midnight with my soul, 'til he, Bright morning star, bid darkness flee.
Ashamed of Jesus! that dear friend, On whom my hopes of heav'n depend? No; when I blush, be this my shame, That I no more revere his name.
Ashamed of Jesus! yes I may, When I've no guilt to wash away, No tear to wipe—no good to crave, No fears to quell—no soul to save.
'Till then—nor is my boasting vain— 'Till then, I boast a Saviour slain; And oh! may this my glory be, That Christ! is not ashamed of me.
His institution would I prize, Take up my cross, the shame despise, Dare to defend his noble cause, And yield obedience to his laws.
No BLANKS in this Lottery.
For the Promotion of LITERATURE. SCHEME OF THE Washington Academy Lottery.
THE following Scheme of a Lottery, for the benefit of this Public Institution, established at Wickford, in the State of Rhode-Island, is offered to the public, whose patronage is requested. There are no blanks. The prizes subject to a deduction of 16 & 2-3 per cent (from whence the benefit to the institution arises.) The price of a Ticket is five dollars, of which only one half is to be paid on the purchase of it, the other half to be considered as a part of any prize the ticket may draw, and shall be deducted from the same on payment thereof. This Lottery is made pursuant to an act of the Honorable General Assembly, granting Five Thousand Dollars to be raised for the use of WASHINGTON ACADEMY, in North-Kingstown, and bonds have been given according to law.
S C H E M E.    2 Prizes of 1000 dollars are 2000   2 500   1 250   10 100   25 50   20 25   100 20   140 10   200 8   500 6   500 5   4500 3 
6,000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 30,000 The following persons are appointed to sell Tickets, viz. Jabez Denison, at the Newport Insurance Office, Jacob Richardson, Post-Master, and William R. Wilder, in Newport. William Wilkinson, and William Larned, in Providence. Daniel E. Updike, Philip Tillinghast, William Hammond, jun. in Wickford. James Helme, in South-Kingstown. Joshua Bicknell, in Barrington. Nathaniel Phillips, Post-Master, in Warren. William Rhodes, in Westerly. Jeremiah Thurston, in Hopkinton. It is hoped the sale will be so rapid, as to permit the drawing to take place in a short time, of which notice will be given.
By order and in behalf of the Trustees. DANIEL E. UPDIKE, Secretary. Washington Academy, 15th Feb. 1804. TICKETS in the above Lottery, may be had at this Office.
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other G O O D S.—Also, 6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash. He has just received, and offers for sale, 600 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, very cheap. And One Ton first quality of clean FLAX.
HAY SEEDS.
Has also received from New-York & Vermont the following Hay-Seeds, viz. Red Clover, Herds-Grass, Red Top, and Bordens, by wholesale and retail. They are new and clean, and will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State. A few bushels Foui Meadow Seed, which will produce the best kind of Fodder, although but little known in these parts. Also, on hand 2 casks new FLAX-SEED, from the same place. The first quality Sythes and Sythe Sticks, complete:—Rakes, Hoes & Hoe Handles Fork Tails, &c. CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
For Sale at this Office, BONNET PAPERS of the nicest kind, by wholesale or retail.
Ten Thousand Dollars Highest Prize. TICKETS IN South-Hadley Canal Lottery, (5th Class) at 5 dollars each, for sale at the Post-Office, by J. RICHARDSON. Newport, March 1st.
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 items, and some at cost. A large quantity of the above Goods, especially Broad Cloths and other Woollens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the sterling cost. He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Anna Sheffield) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, Dec. 12, 1803. 6715.
WANTED. An active Boy, about 12 or 13 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hair Dresser's business. One from the country will be preferred.—Enquire at this Office. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
MEIN & ROGERS
HAVE FOR SALE, FIFTY Hogsheads West-India Sugar, 1400 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 gr. casks Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy.—Holland Geneva, 200 bbls. Superior Flour, Bohemian Tea, German Steel, &c. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware. Newport, Oct. 20. 15015
FLOUR STORE
On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN'S Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
FOR SALE BY
Henry Moore, & Co. WEST-INDIA Rum by the Hhd. Gin by the pipe, Brandy do. Malaga, Port, Sherry, } Wines. 100 barrels superfine Flour, 30 casks fresh Raisins, Loaf, powdered and brown Sugars, Coffee, Chocolate, Bohea and Souchong } Teas. Pepper, Ginger, and Allspice, Nutmegs, Cloves & Cassia, Brimstone, Alum, Copperas, Soap by the box; All kinds Knives and Forks, Pen & Jack Knives, Razors in cases, Shears and Scissors, Patent hour and half hour Glasses, Casters, English Pewter, Sad Irons. Likewise, a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash or approved Notes, by wholesale or retail, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf. Newport, Feb. 2, 1804. 174
100 Dollars Reward.
LOST a short time since at the Vineyard, an elegant GOLD WATCH, having the maker's name marked on the face, viz. "JOHN & Co. Joyce, Lombard Street, London." Watch-Makers and others, are requested to take particular notice, and secure it if offered for sale. Any person who will return it to the subscriber, or to Mr. J. C. Scott, merchant, in Newport, shall receive the above reward. JACOB SMITH. 82
March 25, 1804. KENT, ss. State of Rhode-Island, &c. Clerk's Office of the Supreme Judicial Court, March 17th, 1804.
WHEREAS Elizabeth Stafford, of Exeter, in the county of Washington, wife of Samuel Stafford, has filed her petition in said office, praying for certain reasons therein set forth, that said Court would pass a sentence of divorce, rendering null and void the bonds of matrimony subsisting between her and her husband Samuel Stafford:—Notice is therefore hereby given to the said Samuel, to appear (if he shall think fit) before the next Supreme Judicial Court to be held at East-Greenwich, in and for said county of Kent, on the second Monday of April next, then and there to show cause (if any he has) why the prayer of said petition ought not to be granted. JOHN G. MAWNEY, Clerk.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed-Cords—Cloths-Lines, &c. &c.
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF
of the first quality, at a small advance—Confiscating of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803. 14015
To be Sold or Let,
AND possession given the 25th inst. a convenient two-story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor, well calculated for two families, having two cellars under it, with a well of excellent water in the yard. Also, a two-story building, on the same lot, calculated for business of almost any kind, with a cellar under the same.—Said lot is situated on Spring Street, being about 116 feet square, and extends back to the Street eastward of it.—Any person wishing to purchase, or hire, may know the terms, by applying to WILLARD BRIGGS. Newport, March 14th, 1804.
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE,
At 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
WINTER GOODS.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co.
HAVE just received a large supply of Woolen and other GOODS, purchased with cash, & which they offer for sale unusually low: Among which are, best superfine broadcloths; second, middling & low-priced do.; low-priced and fine ladies coatings and Orleans cloths; flannels; baizes; waistcoating; blankets; tibbed and plain velvets; 6-4 & 4-4 white, black and coloured, cambric muslins; white fatin; bordered and black 5-4 & 6-4 camel's hair shawls; Turkey-down shawls; coloured and black fatin; cotton and silk umbrellas; counterpanes; black bombazine; one box men's Hats of an excellent quality, and one trunk of coloured lute-trings of assorted handsome colours; with a variety of other Goods, too tedious to enumerate. Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are desired to call on them, and settle the same. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
To be Sold or Let,
ONE Lot of land, lying eastward of Mr. Francis Brindley's Rope-Walk. Apply to SAMUEL F. GARDNER. Newport Feb. 9, 1804. 175
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hhd. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrease,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport; Feb. 9, 1804. 75
THOMAS VOAX,
SUGAR-REFINER,
Has for sale, South end Thames-Street, LOAF SUGAR—LUMP ditto—MOLASSES—and SYRUP. Also, a constant supply of West-India and Refined Brown SUGAR, in barrels and bags, suitable for the use of families.
THE subscribers, having been appointed by
the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, Commissioners, to receive, examine & adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Edward Stanhope, late of said Newport, Baker, deceased, represented insolvent:—Give notice, that six months having been allowed by the said Court from the 2d day of January last, for the above purpose, we shall attend upon said business at the office of Daniel Lyman and Gold S. Silliman, in said Newport, on the fourth Monday of March, April and May, at 9 o'clock, A. M. No accounts will be received unless properly attested. WILLIAM S. N. ALLEN, } Commissioners. GOLD S. SILLIMAN, } All persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY STANHOPE, } Administratrix. THOMAS D. STALL, } Newport, March 14th 1804.
NEW HOTEL.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mess and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hhd. first quality MOLASSES. Newport, February 23. 177.
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. cxii
Nicholas Webster,
GROCERY & PRODUCE,
Public, that he has opened a store in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Brandy, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, &c. Molasses, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins of various kinds, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Currants, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Vinegar, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Dye, Brown Sugars, &c.—ALSO,
A general and extensive variety of
Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21. 1801. 6015
JAMES G. PECKHAM,
Gold & Silver Smith,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has taken a shop directly opposite Mr. Israel Pease, Thames Street, where all commands will be punctiliously attended to, and favors gratefully acknowledged.
He has just opened a handsome assortment of
Jewellery & Fancy Goods,
Which he will sell as cheap as can be purchased in the town. Also, an assortment of Hard Ware, &c. &c. with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for old Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Pewter, and Lead. Newport, March 7, 1804.
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town
of Westerly, have appointed the subscribers to receive, and examine the claims, as Commissioners to the estate of Joshua Kinyon, late of Westerly, deceased, represented insolvent:—Give Notice, that six months having been allowed by the said Court from the 26th of September last past, for the above purpose, and that we shall attend upon said business at the dwelling house of Sylvester Garet, Esq. in said Westerly, on the first Monday of January, February, and March, at 9 o'clock, A. M. No accounts will be received unless properly attested to. THOMAS HOXIE, } Commissioners. THOMAS NOYES, } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY KINYON, } Administratrix. ISRAEL CHAPMAN, } LUTHER PALMER, } AMOS CROSS, } Westerly, Oct. 20, 1803. 159-6m
THE subscribers, being appointed by the
Hon. Court of Probate, Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the Creditors to the estate of Reuben Taber, late of South-Kingstown (Tailor) deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose; do hereby give notice, that we will attend on said business at our respective dwellings, at any time within the period above prescribed. JOHN WILLIAMS, } Commissioners. HOLMES WEAVER, } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MERIBAH TABER, Executrix. Newport, March 21, 1804. 81
WASHINGTON, ss. Clerk's Office Supreme Judicial Court, March 19th, A. D. 1804.
WHEREAS Joseph Sheffield, of Richmond,
yeoman, hath this day lodged his petition in said office, praying for certain reasons therein stated, that the Bonds of marriage between him and his wife Elizabeth might be dissolved, and a sentence of divorce promulgated:—Notice is therefore hereby given to the said Elizabeth, to appear (if she shall think fit) before the next Supreme Judicial Court, to be held at South-Kingstown, within and for said county, on the fourth Monday of April next, then and there to show cause (if any she hath) why the prayer of said petition ought not to be granted. JAMES HELME, jun. Clerk.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND, ss. March 19th, 1804.
THE Creditors of Henry G. Champlin, of
Newport, Trader, are hereby notified to appear if they think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport on the first Wednesday of May next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an Act passed June, A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted. B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
For Sale,
A Two story dwelling House,
with a Shop adjoining, situated in Horn Lane, lying to the northward of the estate of Mr. Thomas G. Pitman, and southward of the lot of Mr. Thomas Weedon.—Terms made easy. For further particulars, inquire of SOLOMON GLADDING, on the premises. Newport, March 28, 1804. 1821f