Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-04-09 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES) Yames-Street, NEWPORT.
From the AURORA.
A LETTER TO THOMAS PAINE.
GREAT VALLEY, 21st Feb. 1803.
Sir,
IN the Aurora of the 1st inst. appeared a letter addressed to you by the pious and venerable patriot SAMUEL ADAMS.—Your answer, which the same paper presented to the public, merited in my opinion, a reply. For that reply I have till this time, waited in vain. I therefore, take the liberty of transmitting to you, by the same public conveyance, a few thoughts on the most prominent parts of your letter. This liberty I am persuaded you will indulge in one who with pleasure, and with gratitude to the author, often reviews the intrinsic merit and memorable effects of your writings in favor of the independence of the United States.
"The books, you say, that compose the New-Testament were voted by years and nays, to be the word of God, as we now vote a law, by the popish councils of Nice and Laodicea about 1450 years ago. This vote may appear authority enough to some and not authority enough to others. It is proper, however, that every body should know the fact." You also affirm that "Bishop Watson acknowledged this fact."
This, Sir, is an extraordinary paragraph. But the mild and forbearing spirit of the gospel and the example of its benevolent author forbid me to use the language, here, which to many, it may seem to merit. Far am I from charging you with the base crime of intentional falsehood. I shall not ascribe to you, an ignorance of ecclesiastical history which would be reproachful to a school boy professing to have read it. I shall impute to inadvertence, or precipitance, or some less culpable cause a statement in this paragraph, which is absolutely false. The idea which you mean to convey and impress is (in your own words extracted from the Age of Reason) that "there was no such book as the New-Testament till more than 300 years after the time that Christ is said to have lived." Or that the origin of that book was not believed to be divine until the council of Nice or Laodicea.
You well know, Sir, that Clemens, Ignatius, and Polycarp were cotemporary with the apostles themselves. You well know that Justin, Irenaeus, Theophilus, Melito and Tertullian lived in the second century immediately succeeding those who were the companions of the apostles. You are not ignorant that Julius Africanus, Ammonius, Origen, and Dionysius of Alexandria lived and wrote before the year 300. And if, when writing to Mr. Adams, you had called up your historical knowledge you would have been perfectly convinced that by the writings of these distinguished men collectively taken, the following propositions are proved to be true; viz. from the time of the apostles the books which compose the New-Testament, were quoted and alluded to with peculiar respect as books sacred, divine and infallible. They were collected into a distinct volume; publicly read and expounded in religious assemblies; commentaries on them written and formal catalogues of them published long before the council of Nice or Laodicea. In the year 178 Melito expressly distinguishes the Old Testament from the New. About 20 years later this volume is, by Tertullian, called "the New-Testament." And yet unfortunately for you, through your zeal for infidelity you have in the Age of Reason, asserted, and in your letter to Mr. Adams, insinuated that no such book as the New-Testament existed till more than 300 years after the time of Christ. These propositions I without any hesitation, affirm to be true. "And it is proper that every body should know the fact."
Bishop Watson, you observe, has acknowledged the truth of your assertion. Permit me, Sir, without impeaching your veracity, to correct your misconception of the meaning of that eminently learned and pious prelate, whose candor in controversy, is a most amiable pattern to infidels and to christians. He tells you that 27 books or parts compose the New-Testament: That respecting seven (and those the shortest) of those parts some doubts were at first entertained; and that the question concerning these might be decided, as all questions concerning opinions must be, by vote. But he tells you further (and gives you authority for what he says) that "the other twenty parts were owned as canonical at all times, and by all christians." "I hold it," saith he, "to be a certain fact that all the books of which the New-Testament is composed, were written, and most of them received by all christians, within a few years after his death." Is this what you call an acknowledgment that the books which compose the New-Testament, were voted by years and nays to be the word of God about 1450 years ago?
And what if your assertion were literally true? What if, not only seven but all the books which compose the New-Testament had been actually declared, by a vote of the council of Laodicea, to be the word of God? Would this
be any reasonable ground either of doubt to the believer, or of triumph to the infidel? Would this prove either that these books did not exist, or were not acknowledged to be divine prior to that event?
Suppose the sophistry of ingenious and industrious infidels could, in some individuals or churches in the United States, shake the credit with which the holy scriptures are, at this day regarded.—Suppose these individuals or churches should for their own satisfaction, submit to the investigation and decision of the general convention of the episcopal church in May next. Suppose that convention, after a learned, full & free discussion, should by their votes declare that the New-Testament is the word of God, and a perfect rule of faith and practice. Would this vote imply, or would it prove to succeeding generations, that the divine authority of the New-Testament was never acknowledged till voted by the episcopal convention of 1803? The answer to this question is so obvious, that the expression of it would insult your understanding. Nor need I, to guard the feeble intellect against the fallacy of your argument, say, that notwithstanding such a vote, it would be an eternal truth that for many hundred years before that convention, the New-Testament was received as divine by all christians, in all countries, and of every denomination.
You address to Mr. Adams, a scripture phrase for those clergymen who have co-operated with certain statesmen to abolish our representative system of government: "Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the rulers of thy people." "But those ministers, you say, such as Doctor Emmons, curse rulers and people both, for the majority are politically the people."
I am one of those whom you are pleased so often to honor with the name of priests. And yet I perfectly coincide with you in reprobating, the part which too many of them have acted during the political agitations which for a few years, have convulsed, and at one time, endangered the existence of our government. Nor can the severity of your censure easily exceed their deserts.—Some of them have doubtless been deceived.—Others impelled by native pride, or aristocratic principles, or the prospect of gain, or the hope of elevation, have exerted all the influence attached to their profession in behalf of a faction combined for the destruction of our excellent constitution, and the establishment of a monarchy on its ruins. On your return to this country they raised against you, (what you call "the war-whoop of monarchical priests") but what I call the voice of federal hypocrisy. Your infidelity was the athenble , your republican pen the real ground of their alarm. For no one deserving the name of a minister of the gospel can seriously believe, what they affected to fear, that the religion of Jesus can be materially affected by the presence or absence of Mr. Paine. In the book which bears the name (but not the evidence) of the Age of Reason, they have seen your most poisoned arrow, aimed with your utmost skill, and exerted with all your might, against that religion. They have seen in that book, but little more than the objections, I had almost said cavils and quibbles, which, for ages past, have often been raised by infidels, and as often vanquished by the force of reason. They have seen, in that book, nothing new among those objections, except the boldness with which they are revived and the blasphemy of the language in which they are presented. They have seen that book, like its predecessor, made the talk of a day, and fallen into general contempt and universal neglect. And can those federal clergymen sincerely apprehend, from your return to America, a deadly wound to that religion which has already unimpaired, unsearched, unsearched, sustained the learning of Porphyry, the power of Julian, the eloquence of Bolingbroke, the railery of Voltaire, the subtlety of Hume, and the blasphemy of Paine.
Under the administration of their favorite chief, their private encomiums and their public prayers and eulogies in his behalf were abundant, and exceeded in extravagance by nothing but the profusion and inanity of the abuse which they bestowed on those who were constrained by the force of reason and integrity, to disapprove some of his measures. But since the fourth of March, 1801, too many of them have omitted a weekly and public supplication for the best magistrate of our country. They have zealously engaged in supporting an eastern newspaper, whose avowed object is opposition to his administration and to the great majority of the people. With all their professional strength they have swelled the voice of calumny to stain his reputation, to ensnare his hands, to subject to universal contempt him and the government, over which the providence of God has appointed him to preside.
But, Sir, the number of these ministers is comparatively small, and if it were greater, their conduct, however reprehensible in itself, ought not to be viewed as a reproach to that
divine religion which declares the magistrate to be the minister of God"—which commands us to pray for all that are in authority"—to render honor to whom honor is due"—and to be subject to the constituted authorities "not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake." And I do not hesitate to say, that this conduct does more injury to the cause of our Religion than the boisterous and ridiculous, and blasphemy which you display in mentioning his name, his gospel and the office of his ministers.
"Thou shalt not revile the Gods" is the first part of the verse which you quote. On this you say, "it makes no part of my scripture, I believe in but one God."
I am sure you will not esteem me uncandid when I say that you with by this to insinuate that the scriptures admit a plurality of Gods, and to contrail this folly with the wisdom of infidelity which acknowledges but one. Long, Sir, did the world experience the utmost efforts of natural reason in investigating the nature and perfections of deity. And what were the effects of those efforts? Every temple even of enlightened Rome and philosophic Greece was crowded with Gods: and the proud philosopher as well as the humble peasant, bowed in humble adoration to departed progenitors and harlots, to bulls, to calves and to reptiles. And can you imagine that, if you had been cotemporary with the ages of antiquity, your profounder researches would have corrected this predominant error; you would have banished from the minds of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, &c. their doubts respecting the nature, number and perfections of the Gods, and of the soul's immortality?—No Sir. Your modesty repels with indignation, the imputation of a pretension so arrogant. In those pure ages you would probably have herded with the worshippers of Hesiod's thirty thousand gods; and like the rational and venerable Socrates in the moment of death, the gratitude of your heart would have inclined you piously to offer a cock to Esculapius.
Whence then, let me ask, do you derive those sublime conceptions of the deity for which you say, you are complimented by the bishop of Llandaff? From those very scriptures which you despise, and which you here charge with teaching the doctrine of a plurality of gods.—"Thou shalt not revile the gods." Is it unknown to you that in all languages, many words are used not only in a literal, but also in a figurative sense? In a figurative sense the inspired writings often apply the term god, or gods to celestial angels; to men as princes, justices, or judges; to satans who is called "the god of this world." And the learned apostle Paul speaking of some enemies of the cross of Christ, says that their belly is their god." I do not adduce this last example to insinuate that this is the "one god" which you exclusively acknowledge. Such a suspicion is precluded by the exemplary temperance with which you profess to "nourish your health." And if a knowledge of the bible had made a part of the "abundance" with which, you tell us, you furnish your "mind," I should have been saved from the necessity of informing you that we need only open that book to see the unity of god inculcated and idolatry punished: To learn that, "I am God and there is none else, the Lord our God is one Lord" were the voice and response which pervaded the camp, the tabernacle, the temple and nation of the Jews:—to read that faint Paul, in presence of the supreme court of Athens boldly maintained the unity of God against the learned philosophers of that city; and by saying "they be no gods which are made with hands," rouzed the persecuting power of Ephesus, a city devoted to the worship "of the great goddess Diana and the image which fell down from Jupiter."
I intended to have glanced at some less important sentiments in yours to Mr. Adams. But I have already exhausted your patience, and transgressed the limits which I had prescribed to this letter. I cannot, however, conclude without expressing my regret that (although christianity has nothing to fear from your talents or industry) your hostility to it may render some pious republicans more easily deceived by those hypocritical federalists who cunningly connect the ideas of republicanism and infidelity and affirm that the object of republicans is the extirpation of the gospel. The religion of Jesus, neither in its origin nor its progress, had ever been indebted, for its glory, to the elevation or worldly greatness of its patrons. To counteract this political tendency of your enemy against it I shall nevertheless, embrace the opportunity of communicating to those pious republicans, through the medium of this letter to you, one of the sublimest eulogiums that ever was expressed on the reasonableness of the christian religion.—I shall give it in the very words of a republican, with whose intellectual greatness your diffidence would blush to be compared.—whose influence is unrivalled and who fits this day, at the head of the freest, happiest, and most enlightened government in the world.
Thomas Jefferson.
"Reason and free enquiry, saith he, are the only effectual agents against error. Give a loose to them, they will support the true religion by bringing every false one to their tribunal, to the test of their investigation. They are the natural enemies of error and of error only. Had not the Roman government permitted free enquiry, christianity could never have been introduced. Had not free enquiry been indulged at the era of the reformation, the corruptions of christianity could not have been purged away." That is to say, the reasonableness of christianity was so gloriously repleadant that it confounded the wisdom of heathen philosophy, and dissipated the darkness of papal superstition. I am, Sir, with due respect, your very humble servant, JOHN GEMMILL.
Mr. Thomas Paine, Washington.
+ Not. 1 on Virginia.
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at their second session, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 6th of December, 1802.
AN ACT
To prevent the importation of certain Persons into certain States, where, by the laws thereof, their admission is prohibited.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the first day of April next, no master or captain of any ship or vessel, or any other person, shall import or bring, or cause to be imported or brought, any negro, mulatto, or other person of colour, not being a native, a citizen, or registered seaman of the United States, or seaman natives of countries beyond the Cape of Good Hope, into any port or place of the United States, which port or place shall be situated in any State which by law has prohibited or shall prohibit the admission or importation of such negro, mulatto or other person of colour, and if any captain or master aforesaid, or any other person, shall import or bring, or cause to be imported or brought into any of the ports or places aforesaid, any of the persons whose admission or importation is prohibited as aforesaid, he shall forfeit and pay the sum of one thousand dollars for each and every negro, mulatto, or other person of colour aforesaid, brought or imported as aforesaid, to be paid for and recovered by action of debt, in any court of the United States, one half thereof to the use of the United States, the other half to any person or persons prosecuting for the penalty: and in any action instituted for the recovery of the penalty aforesaid, the person or persons sued may be held to special bail: Provided always, That nothing contained in this act shall be construed to prohibit the admission of Indians.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That no ship or vessel arriving in any of the said ports or places of the United States, and having on board any negro, mulatto, or other person of colour, not being a native, a citizen, or registered seaman of the United States or seaman natives of countries beyond the Cape of Good Hope as aforesaid shall be admitted to entry. And if any such negro, mulatto, or other person of colour, shall be landed from on board any ship or vessel, in any of the ports or places aforesaid, or on the coast of any State prohibiting the admission or importation as aforesaid, the said ship or vessel, together with her tackle, apparel, and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States, and one half of the net proceeds of the sale on such forfeiture shall inure and be paid over to such person or persons on whose information the seizure on such forfeiture shall be made.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty of the collectors and other officers of the customs, and all other officers of the revenue of the United States, in the several ports or places situated as aforesaid, to notice and be governed by the provisions of the law now existing, of the several States prohibiting the admission or importation of any negro, mulatto, or other person of colour, as aforesaid. And they are hereby enjoined vigilantly to carry into effect the said laws of said States, conformably to the provisions of this act, any law of the United States to the contrary notwithstanding.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR, Vice-President of the
United States and President of the Senate.
Approved, Feb. 28th, 1803.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.

AN ACT To provide an additional armament for the protection of the seamen and commerce of the United States.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized and empowered to cause to be built, or to be purchased (if the exigencies of the service shall require it) four vessels of war, to carry not exceeding fifteen guns each, to be armed, manned and fitted out for the protection of the seamen and commerce of the United States in the Mediterranean and adjacent seas, and for other purposes as the public service may require.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the sum of ninety-six thousand dollars be, and hereby is appropriated for the purpose aforesaid, out of any monies in the Treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorized and empowered to cause to be built, a number not exceeding fifteen gun boats, to be armed, manned and fitted out, and employed for such purposes as in his opinion the public service may require; and that a sum not exceeding fifty thousand dollars be, and hereby is appropriated for this purpose out of any monies in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. APPROVED, Feb. 28th, 1803. TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
For the REPUBLICAN.
IF then the general interest of America is opposed to war, ought it to be professed, when the clamorous voice of the interested only demand it? If neither national policy, nor security render the arbitration of the sword necessary; can the imaginary interests of a few individuals, founded on knavery, disappointment, and ambition, possess the least claim to its decision? As war in some degree lessens the bonds of civil association, and relaxes the necessary vigour of justice; it should never be engaged in, but with firmness and deliberation, to punish unwarrantable insult, to defend the most sacred rights, to prevent the most dangerous consequences. But when a nation merely to avoid insult, which can only be temporary, and to glut the ravenous appetites of a few disaffected, turbulent and ignorant individuals, commences hostilities, evidently in opposition to every principle of policy; nay, at the risk of her glory and existence; it may well be termed a national quixotism, a political wonder."
Reader, would you believe me, if told to you, that the above remarks were extracted from the Newport Mercury? Most it not awaken your surprise to read it as an extract from that paper, although at an early date, and compare it with the harsh sounding sentiments which now bellow forth, and marks every succeeding column, besides the load of abuse it throws upon the officers of our government! The sentiments which it then inculcated were true, and worthy of the paper, the writer, and its editor.—Compare them with those of the present day: How changed its tone; now fit only for savage ears. They then strenuously opposed every war measure, and like peaceful doves, would put up with any insult rather than war with Britain: Now, rather than not have a war with France or Spain, we will sacrifice every farthing in the Treasury, and drain the last farthing from the farmer, and immolate every principle of justice and honor. Such is their inconsistency and variability of character. This writer, after discussing fully upon the ruinous project of going to war, says his observations were occasioned by the frequent observations of petulant scribblers in various parts of the Union; beings, who seemed to be as destitute of abilities as of virtue, and destined rather for the menial services of life than the exalted offices of National Councillors. Whether they are some of those, who, through weakness of virtue or intellects, have been noticed in the distribution of offices, and consequently are determined to involve America in anarchy and war; or some of those who, immersed in poverty and impudence, with to collect a fortune at the expense of the money, bloodshed, and perhaps even the loss of their country; or some of those who, through vanity, ignorance, and impertinence, are led publicly to impeach administration, and to dictate a system of conduct inconsistent with policy, or reason; or some of those who, through an itch for scribbling, crowd the papers with labored nonsense upon the fate of nations, with the names of which only they are acquainted: Whether they are of one or of the other of these immaterial, since they all tend to one point, & characterize one party, viz. Federalists. The sentiments of this writer are no less grating to the petrifogging ears of the Mercury editors than true; as they oppose the rude tempest of passion, as they condemn the mad policy of those who are eager for war, and as they expose their political characters, which some of their dark villagers are but an emblem. They, however, have long since been treated with that contempt, by the candid part of the community, which they deservedly merit. And with one caution to Republicans, I will dismiss the subject. The vehicle by which they have long conveyed their scandal, has become so notorious for abuse and slander of our present Rulers, that not a week passes, but some sacrifice of character are by them attempted, who stand the fairest on the page of history. You must, I am confident, turn your attention immediately to the Newport Mercury. It is the editors of this paper who assert what they please, and never attempt to prove what they assert. It is they who re-
late without examination into a single fact, and "decide without the smallest attention to candor or justice." Ought they then to be countenanced by Republicans in their rascality, by receiving their papers? Will you contribute to support that cause, which you utterly despise? No, you will not. Decay them then your aid; dabble not in a stream which must be impure when it flows from so corrupt a source. Throw not away your time in reading them, neither your money, while for the same expence you can hear truths from papers truly REPUBLICAN.
Latest Foreign Articles.
PARIS, February 5.
In consequence of the intelligence of the death of Gen. Leclerc, and succours of which the army stands in need, the minister of war has called for volunteers in the different corps. Near 60,000 veterans have inscribed themselves.
The First Consul ordered the minister of war, to testify his satisfaction, to those brave men, to announce to them that 15,000 men being about to take their departure, new succours are not at present necessary, and to inform them, that he sees with the greatest satisfaction, that love of glory and danger which manifested the energy of Frenchmen, and which is a sure guarantee of the prosperity of the Great People.
LONDON, Feb. 28.
HIGH TREASON. —On the 8th inst. the trial of Col. Edward Marcus Despard, John Wood, Thomas Broughton, John Francis, Thomas Newman, Daniel Tyndal, I. Sedgwick Wraggan, William Lander, Arthur Graham, John Macnamara, and three others, came on before a special commission; on charges of intention to compass the death of the King—to restrain and imprison his person; and to dethrone him from the title & title of the Imperial crown of the realm.—They all plead not guilty; and their trials took up the time until Wednesday.—The counts were all proved, the jury brought in a verdict of guilty of high treason against all the above named. The jury recommended Col. Despard to mercy, on account of the high testimonials offered of his character and conduct. Lord Ellenborough then proceeded to address first Mr. Despard, and afterwards the other prisoners, in a most solemn, awful and impressive manner, on the enormity of their offence, and pronounced the dreadful sentence of the law against traitors, viz. hanging, disemboweling, beheading and quartering. Yesterday Col. Despard, with six of his associates, were executed at the top of the gaol, in Horsefanger-lane, for high treason.—Before the execution, that part of the sentence for disemboweling and quartering was mitigated.
Yesterday an address passed the House of Commons congratulating his Majesty on his providential escape from the conspiracy which had lately been detected against his person and government.
Letters from Malta say, that the French have a fleet in Marmorisa Bay in order to take possession of Alexandria, (Egypt) as soon as it shall be evacuated by our garrison. We do not entertain the smallest idea that this event will take place in the present situation of Europe.
A report is still prevalent, that Sardinia is to be ceded to Great-Britain. Twelve hundred men are about to sail immediately from Dunkirk for St. Domingo; six hundred have already sailed from Havre for the same destination.
WASHINGTON, March 22.
Extract of a letter from William Kirkpatrick, Esquire, Consul at Malaga, dated January 23, 1803.
"It is absolutely necessary for all vessels from the United States, if the owners or captains wish to avoid a ruinous detention in this port, to bring a certificate from the Spanish Consul, residing in the district they proceed from, that no contagious disorder prevails."
"Our board of health now refuse to admit American vessels from Gibraltar even with clean bills of health. The ship Enterprise and brig Lydia, both with cargoes from New-York, after remaining some days at Gibraltar to enquire the state of markets, having arrived here on the 22d inst. were refused admittance, under the idea that they proceeded originally from America, and under the uncertainty whether they were provided, or not, with the Spanish Consul's certificate from New-York."
"I find by another ROYAL order of the 31st of December, that the Spanish Consul's certificate of the procedure or origin of goods, imported here in American vessels, is not to be exactly so far as relates to the United States, till the expiration of four months from its date."
The above extracts contain ample confirmation, if required, of our declaration that the recent rumors of the prohibition of our vessels to enter Spanish ports originated altogether in quarantine regulations. The severity of these is certainly very much to be regretted, while their policy is extremely questionable: they however indicate no hostile disposition to the United States, but apparently arise from an extravagant apprehension of danger and a correspondent solicitude to secure themselves. We repeat, what we have before observed, that our government is treated by Spain with great and increasing respect. No. Intel.
BALTIMORE, March 22.
A very important, and so less singular than important occurrence took place at the Cape of Good-Hope, previous to the sailing of the ship Portsmouth which arrived on the 15th inst. and it is not a little surprising that it should not have transpired sooner to the public. We have it upon the very best authority, that although the Dutch Governor was by capitulation to have had possession of the Cape on the 1st of January, the British troops had, notwithstanding, possession of the place at the time of the Portsmouth's sailing.
standing, possession of the place at the time of the Portsmouth's sailing.
The circumstances were these: The commander of the British forces had proposed that the Dutch Governor should take possession of the forts and works on the 20th December. As, however, the first day of the New-Year was at hand, the latter preferred postponing it to that day, expecting probably, that the festivity of the moment would give an eclat to his new government among the people. In the mean time the British troops to the number of 1600 had all embarked, except one company left on shore as a rear guard and to take care of the works till the Dutch, who were then landing to the number of 2500, should march into them. As late would have it, however, on the night of the 31st December, a vessel arrived with dispatches from England, enjoining it upon General Dundas, if he had not surrendered the place to the Dutch, to retain possession of it. A great battle immediately took place in the fleet, and early on the morning of the 1st January, the day when the Dutch troops were to have entered the works, the British forces were seen debarking with all the expedition in their power, and marching with fixed bayonets back again to the fortifications, of which they took possession, and kept out the Dutch. This manoeuvre occasioned, it may be supposed, no small consternation to the Dutch Governor, whose imprudent procrastination may be attended with the usual loss of the colony to his country.
The stipulations which took place in consequence, between General Dundas and Governor Dekker, we shall publish to-morrow.
How far this occurrence may have connection with the recent declaration of war by Algiers against France, and be the precursor of a renewal of hostilities in Europe, is left to the speculation of our readers.
CHILLICOTHE (Ohio) March 19.
Report (via Kentucky) says, the late obstruction in the navigation of the Mississippi has been removed, and a place of deposit established at New Orleans agreeably to treaty.
Federal insolence & depravity.
From the Frankfort (Ky.) Federalist.
A correspondent has, in our last page noticed a publication which appeared last week in the Guardian of Freedom. A more inflammatory and ill timed essay we have seldom seen—and we are happy to add, the reception it met with was commensurate with its merits. One general burst of indignation against the author and the principles he avowed, was heard from every mouth. The general scope of the piece went to recommend to the inhabitants residing on the western waters, an immediate secession from the Union. It represented our eastern brethren as our bitterest enemies—jealous of our rising importance—and studious to deceive us, while they monopolized the whole of our commerce. France was caled our friend—and should we raise the standard of revolt, to her we were directed to apply for assistance.
Sentiments more abhorrent to the feelings of the people of Kentucky, could not have been penned.—They are warmly attached to the Union, and in general highly approve of the principles which pervade the present administration of its government.
We understand that the attorney general, on Saturday last officially demanded & obtained the name of the author, for the purpose of instituting a prosecution in behalf of the commonwealth. He is said to be a Mr. Francis Flournoy, of Pendleton county.
Federal misrepresentation cut up by the roots.
Every day seems to bring again on the tapis, and with additional evidence on our side, the story of Messrs. Coleman, Mason, & Hunter, which travelled from Kentucky along with nobody knows who. By this time Coleman must be as sick of it as he was of the Wm. and Mary College business. The following is not the least authentic part of what has appeared, as it will be remembered that Mr. Davis was said to have had a dispatch about the rising in the West.—It is copied from the Richmond paper.—[Aur.]
THE following letter from the Honorable THOMAS T. DAVIS to the editor, will prove, what we at first suspected, that the account of 15,000 Kentuckians being under arms ready to proceed against the Spaniards, &c. &c. is entirely unfounded. It was no doubt fabricated by some friend to order and good government.
MR. SAMUEL PLEASANTS, In your paper of this morning I find it stated that "Kentucky is in Arms," and that this news was brought to Washington by an express, who was the bearer of a memorial to me from the people of Kentucky, &c. So far as this report relates to me, it is totally without foundation—no express or memorial came to me—and I am totally at a loss to conjecture how a report so totally void of foundation, should have found its way into the newspapers. Yesterday at Hanover Court house, I saw a citizen of Kentucky, who told me that three men immediately from Kentucky had just passed by that place, that he having heard of the report above alluded to, made strict enquiry as to the fact, and was told that the report was without foundation. I am, Sir, Respectfully, Your obedient servant, THOMAS T. DAVIS.
Swan Tavern, City of Rich. } mond, 16th March, 1803. }
It be it remembered, that William Hunter, a federal Lawyer, of Newport, (R. I.) is the person who fabricated the report above alluded to; and that William Coleman, another federal Lawyer, of New-York, and editor of Hamilton's paper, was the person who with great avidity first published and circulated the pleasing story!
Another Federal LIE detected.
From the BALTIMORE AMERICAN. Messrs. PECHIN & FRAILLET, GENTLEMEN,
Observing a publication in the Anti-Deocrat, taken from the "Kentucky Guardian of Freedom," which may be construed to the disadvantage of Col. Lyon, and supposing his friends, as well as the friends of truth would be gratified by a statement of the fact as reported, and believed in Louisville, I offer the following for publication if you judge proper.
The boat of Col. Lyon being about to descend the Ohio to the mouth of Green River, Mary M c Dougle applied for a passage down to her friends in that country, which being granted, she descended with Col. Lyon's family, and this occasioned the advertisement of John M c Dougle, who might with truth be said to have eloped from the bed and board of his wife some fifteen months since.
Those persons whose lynx-eyed morality perceives improper motives in this action, are certainly in the habit of looking at what Dr. Franklin calls a man's crooked leg, and to such I would recommend the old precept, "judge of the motives of others as you would wish them to judge of your own;" a little attention to this will fix the habit of looking at the handsome leg.
I am unacquainted with the person and private character of Col. Lyon, and have no other motive in writing this than that of doing justice to a man, to injure whom an act, only charitable and humane, is represented as base and villainous. Yours, &c.
DAVID TRIMBLE.
Fell's Point, Monday morning, March 28, 1803. }
MEIN & ROGERS
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE in Thames Street , at the Head of Banister's Wharf , NEWPORT, A general ASSORTMENT of GROCERIES, WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
 Jamaica Rum, 4th Mace  and 5th Proof Nutmegs  Cogniac Brandy Cloves  Best Holland Geneva Cinnamon  Old Madeira Cassia  London Particu- Alspice  lar Pepper  Do. N.Y. Market Ginger  Sherry Cayenne Pepper  Lisbon Best Durham Mustard  Malaga D. English Starch  Port—and Pearl Barley  Ciaret Olive Oil—in Flasks  Hibbert's brown Stout Bask Salt  and London Porter Salt-Petre  French Cordials, a Alum  great Variety Best Indigo  Molasses Roll Biscuits  Best Hyson Gun Powder  Hyson Patent Shot  Hyson skin Ingredients for Bitters  Souchong—and Spermaceti Candles  Bohea Best Mucilage and  Coffee Scotch Snuff  Loaf, Mucovado, & Tobacco  India Sugars Best Spanish Segars  Cask and box Raisins China—in Tea Cans  Currants 25 bbls. Pilot Bread  Almonds 25 Do. Ship do.  Prunes An Assortment of Glass  Olive & Crockery Ware—  Anchovies together with a Vari-  Superfine & fine Flour ety of other Articles.   April 2, 1803. 131
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership between Joseph Martin and Beman Mumford, under the firm of Martin and Mumford, was dissolved by mutual agreement on the 25th of March inst.
The public are respectfully informed that the Block-Making business will be carried on as usual, at the most reduced prices, by JOSEPH MARTIN. Newport, March 31, 1803. 131
FOR SALE,
And possession immediately given, A LOT of Land, situated in Middletown, about 3 miles from the State-House in Newport, on the West road leading to Bristol Ferry; containing about 20 acres, under good improvement, and pleasantly situated. For terms, apply to JOSIAH COGGESHALL, Middletown, March 31, 1803. 131
Real Estate at Auction.
ON Monday, the 11th day of April next, at ten o'clock A. M. Two Fifths of the real estate, late belonging to Gould Marsh, deceased, next South of the Post Office; together with the House now occupied by Samuel Wilcox. Conditions, &c. at time of sale. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, March 18, 1803. 129
For Charleston (S. C.)
SHIP Angeronia , Isaac BURDICK Master; will sail about the middle of April, weather permitting. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board at Mr. Robert Steven's wharf, or to BENJAMIN CHURCH, Newport, March 25, 1803.
Book-Binding,
IN all its branches, performed at this Office, with neatness and expedition.—Ledgers and Account Books, of any dimension, made on the shortest notice. Old Books, re-bound, on reasonable terms.

WORCESTER, March 30. On Saturday last several lads in this town were employed in cutting down trees for a coal pit; one of them, by the name of Moses Gray, aged 18, son of Mr. Reuben Gray was unfortunately killed. A tree in falling lodged against another tree, but a principal limb broke off and fell upon the head of young Gray: He died in 3 hours after.
Mr. John Gates, of Belcher, in this State, went into a saw mill early on the morning of the 14th ult. with a design to saw some logs—the mill was frozen—he cut it out and hauled the water gate. The water did not move the saw gate. When the saw gate stopped the night before, it was within a few inches of being at the height.—He took a piece of flitwork for a lever, put a prop under it near the saw gate at the top, and pried it up. The saw gate came down so that it caught the lever, the end of which struck his forehead, broke his skull, beat out one eye, and killed him instantly. He fell by the side of the log; one of his legs, and one of his arms were sawed off, and he was mangled in a shocking manner.—On the same day, at another saw mill in said town, another man, in nearly similar circumstances, was knocked down and thrown some way, but not greatly hurt.
On the evening of Thursday the 17th inst., the dwelling house of a Mr. Batchelder, in Grantham, New-Hampshire, was consumed by fire, together with its contents; and what is more melancholy, a child, five years old, was burnt in it!
As Mr. Ephraim Root, of Piermont New-Hampshire, and two other men were coming down Connecticut river with a loaded sleigh and two horses, unfortunately the ice gave way, and notwithstanding the most hazardous attempts were made to save them, all went under, and horses, sleigh and loading, were entirely lost.
As Mr. Daniel Paul, innkeeper of Montgomery county, Newyork, was riding out, his horse fell, by which he was thrown with such violence on the ground that his skull was fractured in a most shocking manner; he expired in a few minutes after.
HUDSON, March 29. A fourth attempt to set fire to York, Penn. succeeded in the destruction of five barns and stables with their contents, which, all in a blaze together, formed an astonishing conflagration. 200 dollars are offered by the inhabitants and 300 dollars by the Governor for the discovery of the incendiaries, and a pardon is also offered to any one of the guilty who will discover his accomplices and their designs.
Two buildings have been set on fire in Norfolk, Va. but saved by the alertness of the inhabitants. One Higgins is taken up under strong appearance of being the incendiary.
The Schooner Anna, Jackson, owned by Messrs. Bold and Rhodes, of Charleston, S. C. with 249 bales of cotton on board, was entirely consumed by fire, in the night of the 4th inst. between Morgan's and St. Helena islands.
A few weeks since, the office of the clerk of the county and quarter sessions court for the county of Fayette, K. was destroyed by fire, together with all the records and papers.
On Tuesday, 22d ult. Robert Pierpont and A. R. Story were convicted before the Supreme judicial court of Massachusetts, at Boston, of gross fraud in linking a brig belonging to the former to defraud the underwriters of a large sum. Leonard Hodge has been convicted before the same court of attempting to set fire to certain buildings in that town. And Lemuel Deering, also convicted of burglary, has received sentence of death.
From the REPUBLICAN ADVOCATE. Great and noble minds have no refuge in villainous tricks, in falsehood, nor in obscenity. Nobly daring they will nobly perish, sooner than immerse themselves in an ocean of crimes. Thus it is with the Republicans. They have uniformly adhered to truth; and have held it as a sacred duty to substantiate their charges against the federalists; in the most gloomy period of federal persecution, Republicans had no other shield than truth. Not so the federalists. Meanness, low cunning, scheming, forgery, a thousand unmanly arts and deceptive plans, have been conceived and practised against the present administration by that faction. No character, no asylum is safe from their unholy hands. They boast of Religion, and they are the first to violate her precepts. They talk of order, when they alone are the disorganizers. They complain of being traduced, whilst themselves are the traducers. They in short, boast of their wisdom, whilst their own works proclaim them block-heads. Is not this comparison just? Contrast federalism with Republicanism, and then judge.
The Federal story respecting the raising of the salaries of certain officers of the General Government, during the Administration of Mr. Jefferson, has been often contradicted by the Republicans, and proved to the understanding of every honest man to be false. Still the tory printers, for electioneering purposes, are
constantly harping about it.—The facts as respects these salaries are—A bill was agreed to in the House of Representatives 50 to 22, "for reviving and CONTINUING in force an act entitled an Act to augment the salaries, &c."—This act which the House of Representatives agreed to CONTINUE, was passed in 1799, and approved by President Adams on the 2d of March of that year, and was to continue in force three years from that date. Thus we find these officers do not receive a cent more annually, than was allowed those annually who held the same offices, during the latter part of John Adams's administration.
NEWPORT, Saturday, April 9, 1803.
THE particular attention of our readers is this day invited to a candid perusal of the eloquent letter from the Reverend JOHN GEMMILL to THOMAS PAINE, published in the first page of the Republican.
If the Church of Christ is founded on a rock so that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it, what do our pious federal clergy, with their deacons and followers, make such an uproar, under pretence of "Tom Paine's levelling their churches and trampling on their religious duties." Certainly if the gates of hell shall not prevail against it, as it is recorded in holy writ, they have little to fear from the deistical principles of Thomas Paine; and while they are thus founding the alarm, they at the same time doubt the truth of that Book which they have laid down as the foundation of their religious faith. But the truth is obvious: They are more concerned for their political than their eternal existence. Their political principles they know by sad experience are not founded on a rock: Neither are their disciples the most moral, honest, and religious part of the community. Their frequent scurrilous expressions upon our present administrators, were, even if true, enough to confirm their want of morality and religion; and their known false substitutes of their lack of honesty. These pretended meek followers of Christ would find it more to their advantage in this world, and the peace of their souls in the next, to propagate what they know to be the true principles of morality, and brotherly affection,—such as, Do unto others as you would have another do unto you. In this manner they would be distinguished by their good deeds, and not by setting one half of the Union at war with the other half, because the present administration cannot agree altogether in the war measures of Rejs and his fallen party.
Another forgery has been played off in New-Jersey. This ingenious performance was signed Robert Finlay, and was addressed to Governor Bloomfield—it contained sentiments so opposite to those known to be Mr. Finlay's, that it induced enquiries, when it turned out to be a federal trick—a second Rutledge .
The federal prints are quite astonished at the letter of the Spanish Minister—and with truth they ought, for it proves them vehicles of alarm without cause, and of calumny without the victims meriting it.
Expectation is on tip-toe to divine what will be the next horrible plot the federalists will raise—as the New-Orleans affair was likely to be soon worn out, the resolutions of Messrs. Griswold and Bayard were proposed in Congress as food for their friends out of doors, but they both died a premature death, and descended with one of the agitators to the tomb of the Capulets. Aurora.
The next federal alarm will probably be raised when the French land on this continent, though when they really do, many may doubt it, we have been so often told the story before. ib.
Two frigates and three brigs in the service of the United States are under orders for the Mediterranean, to sail early in May.
The Tripoline squadron of vessels, which were cruising in the Mediterranean, for the purpose of capturing our merchantmen, are commanded by one Lisle, formerly in the British service; it seems the crews are dressed as British sailors, it is a question if the greater part are not the countrymen of Lisle.
We have as yet but partial accounts of the election of representatives from the state of S. Carolina to Congress.—Messrs. Lowndes, Huger, Winn, Caley, Moore and Hampton, are elected—the two first are federalists, and the four last are republicans.
Mr. Jefferson, the President of the United States of America having received the Letter and Diploma of Foreign Associate, addressed to him in the name of the French National Institute, has answered, that he accepts the title as a proof of the Fraternity which unites in one Family all those who cultivate the Sciences, whatever part of the Globe they may inhabit. London pap.
It is reported that the Dey of Algiers has refused to accept the stipulated sum of 30,000 dollars, sent by our government under conventional obligations.
It is said there are now living, in the town of Westerly in this State, sixteen persons, the amount of whose ages is, 1444 years.—The oldest 102 years, and the youngest 81 years.—The average being 90 years and 3 months.
MURDER. The Governor of South-Carolina has issued his proclamation, offering a reward of 200 dollars for the apprehension of the person or persons who murdered Charles James Air, Esq. of the House of Representatives of that State, from Christ Church Parish. His body was found on the 8th ult. about 15 miles from Haddrell's point, on the road leading from Charleston to Georgetown.
ANOTHER MURDER Was committed on the 5th inst. at Charleston, S. C. on the body of Mr. Thomas Harrel, an honest, industrious and peaceable citizen. His body was found on the 12th inst. in a ditch, covered with pine tops. On examining the body, there appeared marks of shot having entered on the back of the head, and shot was actually found on the opposite side. On the 13th ult. he received 580 dollars, for work done on a gentleman's farm near the above place; 34 dollars were found in his trunk. Whether the money he lately received was in his pocket or not, is not known by his friends. Phil. True Am.
"MOUNT HOPE" is received, and shall be inserted next week. Some other communications are on file. An interesting letter from JOHN FOWLER, Member of Congress from Kentucky, will be published in our next. *** For Advertisements, see Supplements.
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, April 8.    ENTERED. From    Sloop Eagle, Wilbor, New-York  Brig Concord, Farnam, Charleston  Schooner Fair Lady, Doane, New-York  ditto Azubah & Ruthy, Almy, do.  Sloop Sally, Congdon, do.    CLEARED. For    Sloop Emma, Brown, New-York  Ditto Two Sisters, Earle, do.  Ditto Sally, Briggs, do.  Schooner Isaac, Weir, Jamaica.  
PAUL M. MUMFORD, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has removed his business, to a room in Dake-Street, near Mrs. Revers's , where as an Attorney at Law he will attend to their commands. Newport, April 6, 1803.
Dissolution of Partnership. GREEN & TILLINGHAST, HAVING this day by mutual consent dissolved their Partnership, request all persons indebted to them by Note or Book Account, to make payment to either of the subscribers. As many of their unsettled Accounts (and all of long standing, if not settled immediately) will be put into the hands of an Attorney, to be sued at May Term. CALEB GREEN, WILLIAM TILLINGHAST. Newport, April 7, 1803.
THE Hon. Court of Probate in the town of Newport, (Rhode-Island) have appointed us the subscribers, Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of SARAH MUMFORD, late of Newport, deceased, represented insolvent.—Six months are allowed for that purpose.—The creditors to said estate are hereby notified to bring in their claims to us, or either of us at our dwelling houses, within the time allowed as aforesaid, from this 4th day of April, 1803. SAMUEL CARR, } Commis. ANTHONY DIXON, } Jurors. All persons indebted to said estate, are required to make immediate payment to PAUL MUMFORD, Admin'r. Newport, April 4th, 1803.
Washington Sc. Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court, April 2d, 1803.
WHEREAS Bela Badger, of Providence, in the County of Providence, filed his Petition in said Office, on the nineteenth day of February A. D. 1803, praying for causes therein set forth, that the bonds of marriage between him and his Wife Suke , might be dissolved.—This is therefore to give notice to the said Suke , to appear (if she shall think fit) before the Justices of said Court, at their Term to be held at South-Kingstown, within and for the County of Washington, on the fourth Monday of April instant; 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.
NEW SCHOOL. NOAH BISBEE, jun. respectfully informs the citizens of this town, that on Monday the 11th instant, he will open a school in the building next north of Mr. David Williams' dwelling-house, Broad Street.—Those who are disposed to put Scholars under his care, may rely on a strict and careful attention to their morals and instruction.—Terms of Tuition:—For each Scholar, in Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, Two Dollars per quarter:—For Geography and English Grammar, Three Dollars:—For Latin and Greek languages, Four Dollars. Newport, April 8, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons having any demands against the estate of Oliver Read, late of Newport, Mariner, deceased, to exhibit them to the subscriber for settlement; and all those any wife indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make immediate payment to MARY READ, Admin'r. Newport, April 9, 1803.
To be SOLD, or LET, And possession given the 20th inst. THE Dwelling-House now occupied by Mr. Cross, pleasantly situated at the north-end of Thames-Street; with a Yard, Garden, Stable, and a good Well of Water.—For further particulars enquire of JOSEPH COZZENS. Newport, April 9, 1803.
State of Rhode-Island & Providence Plantations, March 7, 1803. THE Creditors of Daniel Barber, of Exeter, in the county of Washington, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall 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 in June A. D. 1756, entitled, "An Act for the Relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
State of Rhode-Island & Providence Plantations, April 7, 1803. THE creditors of Job Sisson of Newport, in the county of Newport, labourer, are hereby notified to appear 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.
HAY SCREWING. THE subscriber informs the public that he has taken the building of Mr. Jonathan Simmons, lately occupied by Jonathan Marsh, deceased; where the Hay-Screwing business will be carried on as usual, and on reasonable terms. Any quantity, of Hay, ready screwed, may be had on very short notice, and all favors thankfully acknowledged. JOHN IRISH. Newport, April 9, 1803.
FOR SALE, AND immediate possession given, a Two Story Dwelling-House, situate on the South side of Banister's wharf, next above the Store of Messrs. John & Henry Cabot, calculated for a Boarding House, with a Shop in front. As the subscriber is determined to remove into the country, in the course of a few weeks—he will sell on very reasonable terms. EDMUND BRIGGS. Newport, April 9, 1803.
TO BE LET, And possession given immediately, A convenient Dwelling-House, in a central part of the town, lately occupied by Mr. Francis Friend; having a Shop in front, and an excellent stand for a Boarding-House. For terms, apply to JOHN CARR, Jamstown, or GEORGE W. CARR, on the Point. Newport, April 9, 1803.
TALLIO, FORMERLY owned by Gov. Potter, a beautiful blood bay Horse, of size, figure, and movements; has proved himself to be one of the first fires that has ever been bred among us, as may be observed from his colts in the county of Washington, some of which have been sold for Two Hundred Dollars at two years old. TALLIO was fired by the young Liberty, whose fire ran at Newport against Vangult's horse. Any Gentlemen, therefore, who would wish to improve in their breed of horses, are solicited to call at the stable of Mr. Amos Gardner, (Boston Neck) where the above horse may be seen on Mondays and Tuesdays from the first Monday and Tuesday in May; there to continue through the season on Mondays and Tuesdays; and Fridays and Saturdays at the stable of Mr. Samuel Allen (North-Kingstown).—The remaining part of the season he will be at the stable of the subscriber, in South-Kingstown.—The terms of service, are Three Dollars the season, money paid down; but if the money be not paid down, Four Dollars will be required; and One Dollar & fifty Cents the single leap. Good pasturing for mares, at the above stands. SIMON HAZARD. South-Kingstown, April 9, 1803.
To be Let, A House, or part of one, situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer. Newport, March 12, 1803.

PATRIOTIC ODE.
Written by WILLIAM C. WHITE, Esq. Sung at the Republican Celebration in Worcester, March 4th, 1803.
Tune— JEFFERSON and LIBERTY.
W AKE, wake, exulting Muse, thy fire! Haste, haste, and seize a proud employ! O, hang enraptured o'er the lyre; And sweep the thrilling chords of joy!
CHORUS—
Let ev'ry Freeman join the lay And lift his eager plauding hand! Shout Huzzah! to the happy day, Which brighten'd Freedom's fav'rite land!
Yet louder, louder, strike the string! And Fashion's envious ear annoy! 'Tis Monicello's age you sing! Sweep, sweep, the thrilling chords of joy!
Let ev'ry Freeman join the lay— &c.
Yet swifter, swifter, drive the song! The lightning's magic speed employ!
Electrify his patriot throng! And sweep the thrilling chords of joy!
Let ev'ry Freeman join the lay— &c.
Ring, ring it to the echoing sky, And share, with Scaphi , your employ! Then sing—His name shall never die!
And sweep the thrilling chords of joy! Let ev'ry Freeman join the lay— &c.
Indignant Virtue proudly stands!
Foes aim their darts, but can't annoy! She lends him her protecting hands! Then sweep the thrilling chords of joy!
Let ev'ry Freeman join the lay— &c.
Celestial Liberty appears,
With bashful blush and haughty coy; He fires her hope, he drowns her fears! Then sweep the thrilling chords of joy!
Let ev'ry Freeman join the lay— &c.
Truth pours her beams, and bids her son,
Her world enlight'ning torch employ! The radiant task is now begun! Then sweep the thrilling chords of joy!
Let ev'ry Freeman join the lay— &c.
Fame plants his temples with a bay,
Time's wasteful hand shall ne'er destroy! Then cries—'Tis Freedom's holiday! Sweep, sweep, the thrilling chords of joy! Let ev'ry Freeman join the lay! And lift his eager-plauding hand! Shout Huzzah! to the happy day, Which brighten'd FREEDOM's fav'rite land!
From a late LONDON Paper.
MURDER.
The following particulars of a most hor- rid deed which was committed at a small village between Marquise and Boulogne in France, are given in a morning print, which pledges itself for their authenticity:
A written paper, with three sig- natures, was carried to the house of the Mayor of this village, appointing a meeting upon business in the even- ing, at a fixed place. A neighbor observed three men at the door, and the Mayor to go out with his great coat on, leaving at home his daughter, niece, and maid-servant. Early next morning, a nephew of the Mayor's calling, found the door open; and, upon entering, first beheld the dread- ful sight of the maid lying murdered in the passage; the mother and daugh- ter dead in one room, and the niece a corps in another. As soon as he could recover himself from the horrid spectacle, he, with the assistance of a neighbor searched the other parts of the house, when it appeared that no- thing had been taken away.
The written paper was found, containing the three signatures, which induced the nephew and the neighbor to proceed to the stated place; when, as their minds foreboded, they disco- vered the unfortunate Mayor, miser- ably mangled. In one of his hands was a large lock of hair, graped with a part of the skin to it, supposed to belong to one of the villains. This was taken immediately to the Muni- cipality, who, for a few hours, em- bargoed all the vessels between Calais and Boulogne , and a most active search was made. The diligences were all examined and every one obli- ged to take off his hat; but, unhap- pily, the monsters were not discover- ed. A person arrived in England, about a week ago, to communicate the shocking act to the English Police, in order to trace the villains, if they should have crossed the channel. It is imagined that the perpetrators are three Conscriptis , and that, having left the paper, they conceived the hand writing might lead to a discovery, and therefore, returned again to the house, to get it back, which brought on the
dreadful catastrophe alluded to. The Mayor was a powerful man; he was very much cut; and, by the hair, which it appears had been torn from one of their heads, it is evident he made a stout resistance. He bore an excellent character, and was much es- teemed. A considerable reward was offered; but whether by the nephew or from the Municipality, is not men- tioned.
THOMAS VOAX, SUGAR-REFINER, South-end of Thames-Street (Newport) has constantly for Sale,
LOAF SUGAR (18 and 24 quality) Lump Sugar and Syrup,—also, Refined Brown Sugar and MOLASSES , of an excellent quality, for family's use. Loaf Sugar exchanged for Brown as usual. April 2, 1803. 131
For Sale, about 600 acres of Land,
L YING in a square piece, in the southwest corner of Hartland , about one sixth part cleared up, divided nearly in the middle by the Farmington River , and the new Tarapike road leading from Hartford to Albany , about 26 miles from Hartford ; on which is a young Or- chard of 200 Apple trees beginning to bear, and many other fruit trees. The soil is of an excellent quality, very well watered and pro- ductive—and though somewhat stoney & rough in many parts, not more so than land in this country is in general. The Farm may be di- vided into parcels, suitable for good mowing, tillage and pasturing.—A Saw Mill has lately been erected on a canal leading from Farmington river through said Farm, where the dam being low is perfectly safe; and the trench affords convenient Sites for a number of other Mills. There is timber enough on said Farm, of the very best kind, viz. White Pine , White Ash , Birch , Maple , Beach , Hemlock , &c. sufficient for one Mill 15 years, all within about half a mile, land transportation, and that down hill. The premises in their present state, will pro- duce 1000 dollars per annum, neat profit, clear of all expenses; which sum, by good manage- ment, may be increased, and no fear of any fu- ture diminution. May be entered upon imme- diately, and a good title given, on reasonable terms. RALPH POMEROY. Hartland, March 2d, 1803. 131
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, Has for sale the following Articles, viz.
Fresh Malaga grapes; box and cask ratios; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; pepper; ginger; teas; coffee; chocolate, No. 1 & 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds. An assortment of preserved fruits, olives, pe- nuts; best Sherry , Malaga , & Teneriffe Wines; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum ; together with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is deter- mined to sell very low. Newport, March 4, 1803. [60stf]
To be Sold or Let,
A WELL finished Dwelling-House, situated on Thames-Street , opposite Mrs. Robert Stevens —Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with some part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to HENRY G. CHAMPLIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exii
For Sale on Reasonable terms,
A Quantity of Window Frames and Sashes, for 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Glass. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, May 21, 1802. 86stf
Five Dollars Reward.
R UNAWAY from the Subscriber, on the evening of the 20th inst. an indented but- ter servant Boy, seventeen years of age, well set, about 5 feet 5 inches high, named ISAAC UP- DEGR , writes and reads considerably well; had on, when he ran away, long striped flannel trousers; a dark smock, coloured short double breasted jacket, lined with mixed light coloured broadcloth, with muslin buttons; a nankin waistcoat; a round felt hat, some worn about the crown, and sewed. Whoever will apprehend the said Boy, and return him to the Subscriber, in North-Kingstown , shall have the above reward, but no charges paid. All masters of vessels, and other persons, are strictly forbid employing, har- boring or trusting him on penalty of the law. JOHN BROWN, jun. North Kingstown, March 22, 1803.
TO BE LET,
A ND possession given immediately, a con- venient two story Dwelling-House, on the Long-Wharf, but a few rods below the foot of the Parade. For terms, apply to WILLIAM RYAN. Newport, Dec. 10, 1802. 115stf
JACOB RICHARDSON,
Has for Sale at the Post-Office. Hundred Thousand Darch Quills , from No. 6 to 15, to be sold as low as can be purchased in the State—Slates of the first qual- ity, by the Dozen, of all sizes—Paper by the Ream of all qualities.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, JAMAICA RUM by the hoghead, Ditto SUGAR by the hhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES , all of 1st Quality. JOHN MEIN. Church-Lane, July 12, 1802. 94stf
For Sale at Public Auction,
O N Thursday the 5th of May ensuing, if fair weather, if not, the first fair day, (un- less previously disposed of at private sale) a large Two story Dwelling-House, late the property of Capt. John Kilburn , situated in Broad Street , with a Yard and Garden, and a well of excel- lent water. Sale to be at 11 o'clock A. M. The terms may be known by applying to GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Feb. 12, 1803. 124
John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the
WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Cyphers
nearly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Neck- laces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing D. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cases, plas- ted, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's best & common Hats, Suspender, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shov- el & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cans, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills , Spanish Segars, Maccabau , Rampee & Scotch Snuff, Search , Purple Brown , together with a complete Assortment of Jew- elry & Perfumery.—They also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. 44. Punctilious attendance, and the smallest favours gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. 72stf
For Sale,
O N reasonable terms a conveni- ent two story Dwelling-House, on Spring-Street , near Mrs. John Banester's , with five rooms on the lower floor, and four above. A good Cellar, and a Shop adjoining, with an excellent well of water. For particu- lars, inquire of HENRY HOWLAND. Living on the premises. Newport, March 4, 1803. 127
Public Entertainment.
THE subscriber inform the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street , in the town of WARREN , sign of the Ship ; west of Colt's Inn .—Constant at- tendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommo- dation, by the Public's humble servant, PRESERVED ALGER. October 23, 1802. cviiitf
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. exii
To be Sold,
BY the subscriber, for cash, or country pro- duce, a quantity of Window SASHES, of various dimensions, for 6 by 8, and 7 by 9 Glass. JOHN PITMAN. Newport Feb. 12, 1803. 124/2m
TO BE SOLD, OR LET,
A F A R M, L YING in Exeter , State of Rhode-Island , about six miles from Wickford , contain- ing 175 acres of good Land, with a Dwelling- House, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made cash.—Also, A share in the Ohio Company , containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Dec. 29, 1802. 50stf
FOR SALE,
THE real estate of Peter Allen , late of Mid- dletown , deceased, (about four miles from the State house in Newport , adjoining the road) consisting of between fifty and sixty acres of land, with a dwelling-house, other buildings, and a good orchard thereon; well watered; good meadow, pasture, and tillage land, natural to Barley .—Possession will be given the 25th of March next. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. ELIZABETH ALLEN, THOMAS C. ALLEN. Middletown, Dec. 3, 1802. civitf
Wanted at this Office, a quantity of tanned
Sheep or Lamb Skins, dressed without oil, and suitable for Book-bind- ing.—A generous price will be given.
WANTED Immediately,
A SMART active LAD, as an Apprentice to the Printing or Book-Binding Business. Apply to this Office.
State of Rhode-Island, &c.
W HEREAS the Honorable the General Assembly did, at their session in Febru- ary last, appoint the undersigned Commissioners, to purchase a part of the Registered Public Debt of this State, bearing an interest of four per cent. per annum; and have appropriated about Twenty-five Thousand Dollars for that purpose. We therefore request all Persons pos- sessed of said Debt, and who wish to dispose of the same, to send us in writing (free of postage) the amount of the sum they have to sell, and their lowest price, on or before the 20th day of April next.
SAMUEL VERNON, CONSTANT TABER, HENRY SHERBURNE, Newport, March 9th, 1803. 128
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason , to the shop of Mr. Thomas Howland , directly opposite—where all kinds of TIN WARE can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this town. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favours acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 116stf Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD.
CLARK BLISS
HAS for sale, a general assortment of West- India GOODS, and GROCERIES, of a warranted quality, at the lowest prices at retail: Among others, are the following articles, viz. Brandy , West-India Rum , 4th proof do.  Gin , New-England Rum , Wine of different kinds, Mol- asses , Loaf & Brown Sugar , Coffee , Tea of various kinds, Chocolate , Raisins , Pepper , Allspice , Cinnamon , Nutmegs , Flour , Rye and Indian Meal , Butter , Cheese , Soap , and Candles ; vari- ous kinds of Glass Ware , Stone Ware , Knives , and Forks , Jack Knives , Pen-Knives , Large and Small Spoons , Chest Locks and Files , Crockery and Tin Ware , Axes , Hatchets and Hoes , Men's and Boys Shoes , Corks , Brimsstone , Lampblack , Stane Lime , Lamp Oil , Powder , Shot and Flints , Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads , and Hooks , deep sea Leads and Lines , Bellows , metal Tea Pots , writing Paper , wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Cords , Log Lines , Marlins , Seamen's Cloths , Oak Kings holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets , Coffee and Pepper ready ground for use; Rice , New-York best superfine Flour , per barrel; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.— Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the forth notice, and every favor acknowledged. Newport, March 4, 1803. 84stf
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street , in the house, late the property of Mrs. Caleb Earl , where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Among others, are the following articles: Rum , Brandy , Gin , Cherry-Rum , Molasses , Flour , Rye and Indian Meal , Tea of various kinds, Coffee , Chocolate , Raisins , Currants , Pepper , Ginger , Allspice , Cinnamon , Nutmegs , Butter , Cheese , Candles , Onions , Tobacco , Snuff , Powder and Shot , Lamp-Oil , Loaf and 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. 60stf
DRIFTED from Bristol , about 10 or 15
days since, a ship's YAWL . Whoever has found the same, and will return it to the Subscriber, or give information where it is, shall be generously rewarded therefor. JOSEPH WARDWELL. Bristol, March 25, 1803.
W. R. WILDER,
BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's ,
WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS , in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS , from 75 cents to 6 dol- lars and 50 cents.
Sail Making.
THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail Making business, in its various branches at their Sail Loft , on the wharf of the late Genl. John Malbone , on the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favours will be gratefully acknowledged, by WING SPOONER, 2d. CHARLES G. DUNHAM. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79stf
Ten Cents Reward.
R UNAWAY from the Subscriber, about the 12th inst. an Apprentice Boy, named JOHN MOFFITT ; had on a felt hat, black flannel jacket, fullled cloth under jacket, check- ed flannel shirt, black flannel trousers, and pea's leather shoes; he is about 5 feet 10 inches high, short hair, &c. Whoever will take up and return said Runaway , shall receive the above reward, but no charges paid. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account. PHENIX BROWN. North-Kingstown, Mar 6 --