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[ No. 117 ]
WEDNESDAY, March 25, 1801.
[ Vol. III. ]
For the PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
MR. CARTER, Whenever the miscellaneous columns of your paper are not pre-occupied by more important matters, please to give the following a place, and oblige yours, &c. E. A.
On the Necessity and Method of encouraging, in the Community, a proper Deference for VIRTUOUS LOVE.
THE passion of love possesses an influence on life so extensive and important; that the moralist who takes it not into consideration, is guilty of a great omission. Virtuous love is not only attended with the sweetest pleasures which this life affords, but is highly conducive to the improvement of human nature. Like the meridian sun in spring, whose warmth calls forth the latent powers of vegetation, love excites and cherishes some of those amiable dispositions, which would otherwise have remained forever in a concealed and torpid state. It often improves the understanding no less than the heart.
But it is a demonstrable fact, that virtuous love is of late much less frequent than it has been, and than it ought to be. A gross passion, which usurps the name of love, but which instead of improving the heart or the faculties, degrades them both, is become more universal and more licentious. Where lust and libertinism greatly prevail, the hearts of the people at large are too debauched to be able to entertain a virtuous passion for a single object. Thus marriage is avoided as a restraint, or, if it is sought, it is sought from interest alone. But the greater part of women are not blest with the gifts of fortune. How, then, are they to enter into a state, for which God, and nature, and reason, and virtue, evidently designed them? Their whole dependence for nuptial felicity, and indeed for the accomplishment of one great end of their existence, must rest on the power they possess of exciting a virtuous affection:—a poor dependence, according to the state of morals in this age: for with all the graces of personal beauty, and the superior charms of delicacy and sense, virtuous women will be slighted, and even despised, by the greater number of young men, who even glory in having blasted the budding blossoms of love in the pestilential air of a brothel, and who have sacrificed those first fine sensibilities, which return no more, to some infamous and impure prostitutes. So the rose of beauty and of innocence is left to bloom and decay. He who should admire it, love it, and take it to his bosom, turns away to cull the noisome weed which stings him while he touches it, and ultimately poisons both his body and mind.
I wish it were in the power of the moralist to restore the rights of female innocence and beauty, and to relume the lamp of virtuous love. The virtue and happiness of both sexes would be greatly augmented by such an event. It seems, indeed, that it would be peculiarly favourable to female dignity, upon which the good morals of the world greatly depend. For whatever authority the men may claim, experience has uniformly proved, that the affairs of the world are greatly influenced by the women. If their minds are properly improved, and their sentiments duly exalted, the general influence they possess will be directed to promote all that can render life more dignified and comfortable. But if they unite in increasing profligacy, or do not exert themselves to oppose it, that profligacy will be extreme. They should openly profess, not only to pursue virtue, and all that is laudable in themselves, but to value those men most, who most excel in virtue, and in laudable qualities.—They may rest assured, that, when they cease to listen to licentious love, they will be courted with all the ardour and veneration of a pure and a virtuous heart. They will rise in the ideas of the lover, and will appear to deserve the epithet of angelic, which he now only bestows on them merely in derision.
The neglected ladies may confide, that the mutual passion of the sexes is too powerful to be overcome by any human art. But it may be ill directed, and taught to defeat its natural purposes. And here it must be confessed, that the real appearance of virtuous love, and the neglect which virtuous women experience in this age, is in a great measure derived from the increase of female prostitution. Young men are allowed great liberties by the unwile indulgence of parents, and they cannot use those liberties in walking the streets without being solicited to gratify and pall those passions, which were meant to give ardour and perseverance to a virtuous affection. It is but too probable that the majority will listen to the tyren song : and the very first debauch will take off that keen edge of sensibility which would have led to a laudable connection. In vain is some amiable fair one recommended to the young heir by his parents, and her own beauty and merit. He declares an aversion to marriage. But why? From reason and principle? The truth is,
that he has lost his sensibility in the haunts of vice. But had he never fallen into the snares of the prostitute, he would have retained his natural affection, and could not have resisted youth, beauty and elegance united. Some happy maid, who is now left to pine away in celibacy would triumphantly have dragged the willing captive to the altar; but he has learned a degree of cunning in those places devoted to infamy and every vicious passion, which teaches him to defy beauty, and to despise the very idea of matrimony, but as it may tend to the augmentation of his fortune. With his cunning he has probably gained diseases and debility, which are better adapted to raise a nausea than to conciliate affection.
The inference I would draw from these remarks is, that the public good requires that the vigilance of the magistrate should be faithfully exerted in diminishing the number of prostitutes, who also are but too numerous.
The best method of increasing virtuous love, is to pay peculiar attention to the moral and religious education of both the sexes. Polite and learned accomplishments are often attended to in such a manner as to exclude the formation of virtuous principles. Our fair youth, particularly, are often left unacquainted with economical management, or with any one art that can render them useful. The higher classes are totally at a loss even in the first management of their offspring; and it is not to be wondered at, if they, who know not how to be wives, are soon degraded to the rank of barlots. A proper education, consisting of moral, religious, literary and economical instruction, cannot fail to make them set a due value on themselves, and to enable them to pursue the methods most consistent with their dignity and happiness.
The women, it must be owned, are, in this age, generally their own enemies. It is a just complaint that the men are less sensible of their beauty and accomplishments than they ought to be. But it must be remembered, that such is the nature of man, that he despises every good which is too obvious and too plentiful. The women have confessedly laid aside reserve. The men have, by a natural consequence suspended their admiration. Forwardness of address, and excessive familiarity, are established by the arbitrary law of fashion; and neglect and contempt follow by the law of nature. Woman was designed to be pursued, and not to pursue. A veil increases beauty, and reserve both increases and preserves love, by mingling it with respect. Where there is no respect, there is no virtuous love.
The understandings of women are, perhaps, in every respect equal to those of men, when equally cultivated. It requires, indeed, no great share of sagacity to perceive, that they are greatly interested in diffusing among the men the ardour and sincerity of a virtuous passion. Their understandings and hearts are both well able to accomplish this important purpose.
I have offered only imperfect hints. They will improve upon them, and shew their utility by giving them real efficacy. I doubt not but that, upon reflection, they will be as desirous as they are able, to stop the progress of female corruption and abandoned profligacy.
For the PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
MR. CARTER, By publishing the following Extracts from the Economy of Human Life, you will oblige some of your readers.
THE author, speaking of Justice, says— “The peace of society dependeth on Justice; the happiness of individuals, the safe enjoyment of all their possessions. Keep the desires of thy heart, therefore, within the bounds of moderation; let the hand of Justice lead them right. Cast not an evil eye on the goods of thy neighbour; let whatever is his property be sacred from thy touch. Let no temptation allure thee; nor any provocation excite thee to lift up thy hand to the hazard of his life. Defame him not in his character, bear no false witness against him, corrupt not his servant to cheat or forsake him—and the wife of his bosom, O tempt not to sin!”
Speaking of Charity, he says—“Happy is the man that hath sown in his breast the seeds of benevolence. The produce thereof shall be charity and love. From the fountain of his heart shall rise rivers of goodness; and the streams shall overflow for the benefit of mankind. He assisteth the poor in their troubles; he rejoiceth in furthering the prosperity of all men. He censurareth not his neighbour; he believeth not the tales of envy and malevolence, neither repeateth he their slanders. He forgiveth the injuries of men, he wipeth them from his remembrance. Revenge and malice have no place in his heart.”
Speaking of virtues in women, he says, “Before her steps walketh prudence, and virtue attendeth at her right hand. Her eye
speaketh softness and love, but discretion with a sceptre sitteth on her brows. The tongue of the licentious is dumb in her presence; the awe of her virtue keepeth him silent when scandal is busy, and the fame of her neighbour is tossed from tongue to tongue. If charity and good nature open not her mouth, the finger of silence rekest on lips. Her breast is the mansion of goodness, therefore she suffereth no evil in others.”
If a more general attention was paid to the foregoing observations, I believe that the tales of envy and malevolence would be less repeated by those who may hear them from those whose throats are like open sepulchres, and under whose tongues is the poison of asps, DECENCY.
East-Greenwich, March 20.
From the WASHINGTON FEDERALIST.
On the increase of Population and Wealth, and on the Fiscal Economy of the United States of America.
I HAVE selected the following extract from Rousseau's Political Economy, not so much for its singularity as for its conciseness.
“The first step which the founders of a Republic ought to take after the establishment of laws, is to provide a sufficient fund for the maintenance of the officers and all other public expenses, either by ordinary revenue, or through public desmesnes, if it consist of lands; this last mode is much preferable to any other for obvious reasons. Whoever has reflected, must think with Bodin on this subject, who looks on public desmesnes as the most reputable and most certain mode of providing for the necessities of any State. Previous to all application this fund should be assigned to and accepted by the General Assembly or States of the country. After this solemnity they become sacred and unalienable.”
Whoever may read this will have much cause to lament at present, and much more hereafter, from imperceptible progression, that more attention has not been paid by Congress to the precaution of Romulus, who made an ample reserve of lands, to rent for public purposes—these reservations, he made sacred and unalienable. It will scarcely be credited by superficial observers, that the prime public land already wasted on the Ohio would at the rent they will be worth in TWENTY years, pay half the interest of our present national debt.—As a compound increase, has often been too rapid for the human mind to follow without the necessary calculations, I hope this subject will not be slighted for its novelty, or for the surprise it may create in some, on finding an assertion that above 50 millions of the public lands will rent, in less than 30 years, at an average of more than forty cents per acre per annum.
A plan will shortly be published explanatory, respecting the management of these lands, previous to which it is proper to state a part of the plan, to excite others to think, and to express their opinions on these subjects. There are now a sufficient number of maps and public descriptions to enable any one to do this who may choose to value the public lands, on the rate of our past experience, taking always the compound ratio of our increase into view, with the probable rate of depreciation of the precious metals and all other monies, for the period embraced in all such calculations.
Who is there who cannot now see what the public have thrown away, by not advancing in the first instance the money necessary for the public buildings at Washington, instead of obliging the commissioners to have recourse to sales of lots, which at one third of what many will now rent for, would bring an annual revenue of more than half a million of dollars?
This is not mentioned to upbraid Congress with a neglect which must now be daily mortifying to them; it is only to remind them to be careful of the remaining public lots, and to prefer rents (moderate to those who build on any part) of the public desmesnes, to sales at present prices—this they can do by advancing the trifle which will be annually required till all the public buildings are completed in a stile worthy of the name of Washington, and of the capital of America. Estimate of Public Property of the United States at Washington City.
  The Capital,   The President's House,   Two large buildings for public offices,   Four public Wharves, built, Dollars, 1,500,000   Five hundred acres in the public gardens, &c.,   2043 feet front on navigable waters for wharves,   4,682 lots, equal to 7000 building lots, at 300 dollars per average, 2,100,000   An island with quarries of free stone, 6,000   Dollars 3,606,000   OBSERVATOR. 
From the COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.
The Confident Federalist.
THE FUTURE CONDUCT OF BOTH PARTIES
MR. RUSSELL, I SHALL now proceed to consider, as I proposed—THIRDLY—What will be the conduct of the Federalists, if the NEW administration should support the principles which have been considered as the BASIS of the past?
The Federalists are the staunch friends of order and good Government.—They love the FEDERAL CONSTITUTION, not only because it was the work of their own hands, and wrought out against the zealous opposition of the Jacobins, but also because they esteem it as the only bulwark against anarchy, confusion, and civil discord. All the measures, therefore, which they have adopted, during the twelve years in which they have administered the Government, have been intended to fortify and strengthen the CONSTITUTION against the rude attacks of anarchists and disorganizers. These measures have resulted, as the CENTINEL very ably and eloquently proved, on the 4th of March, in the general prosperity and welfare of the community. Even the Jacobins have at last been brought to admire the Constitution, and if they are sincere, they must commend all such measures as have a tendency to support it. Measures therefore and not MEN, being the objects for which all honest Federalists contend, they are perfectly indifferent by what party, by what man, or description of men, those measures are supported. Why then, it will be asked, did they so violently oppose the election of Mr. Jefferson?
Because they feared that he was an enemy to the Federal Constitution, and they did not deem it good policy to commit it to the keeping of its foes. Should it however happen, that Mr. Jefferson shall hereafter prove himself the friend of the Constitution by giving it his zealous support;—Should he continue to pursue those measures, which experience has proved, to be productive of public and private prosperity, although they might not admire and commend the integrity of those motives which led Mr. Jefferson to condemn the past measures while seeking for office, and to practice them, when office was obtained, still the Federalists would give him their utmost countenance and support.—But even if such an unexpected and happy change should take place, they could not admit that they were wrong in their former opinion of Mr. Jefferson, because that opinion was formed on evidence as clear and strong “as proof of holy writ.” But they would devoutly esteem it as another proof of that kind and overruling Providence, which has so often and so signally interposed in behalf of this people, and that God had been pleased to turn the heart of the President, that he should abandon all his visionary theories, and devote his talents singly to the good of the country.
In conformity to these sentiments, it affords me pleasure to remark upon the speech delivered upon his inauguration.
However opposed to Mr. Jefferson in politics, every man of classic taste must admit, that he is one of the best writers which our country has produced.—The speech to which I have alluded, considered in relation to its language, its perspicuity, its arrangement, its felicity of thought and expression, is most certainly a model of eloquence.
But the moderation and good temper which it discovers, entitles it to much higher commendation. What a dignified contrast to the petulant, intolerant, ranting, angry speeches of Governor McKean and Governor Jackson!—How opposite to the virulent columns of the Aurora and Chronicle! If they really admire Mr. Jefferson, let them, if they are capable of it, imitate the decorum of his language, and the moderation of his temper. But the political creed which Mr. Jefferson has avowed, is really deserving the highest praise.
It is found, correct doctrine.—It is a high, and I should suppose, studied eulogium upon the past measures of the Federal Government; and a keen and sarcastic censure upon the clamours of Jacobins. It looks as if he was determined to kick down the ladder by which he ascended. To the Federalists, if he is sincere, and we ought not to doubt it, it is a source of high exultation:—To the Jacobins, of cruel mortification. Stripes inflicted by a friend are doubly severe.—“And you Brutus? then die Cæsar.”
I know not of a single principle which the very warmest federalists contend for, which Mr. Jefferson does not include in his creed; and I do not recollect a single one in that creed which the Jacobins have not at some period opposed.
Let us analyze it. “Equal and exact justice to all men; of whatever state or persuasion, religion or political.” This the federalists always support, but the

Jacobins are opposed to exact justice with any man.—They were in favour of confiscating British private debts in 1794. They burnt a British vessel in our harbour in 1795, and a Charlestown Jacobin can tell, why the Jury could not agree. Again, "Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none."—These are high federal sentiments; but the Jacobins have recommended giving up our Commerce, as I have before proved. They are for perpetual discord with Great-Britain, and always fomenting it; and they have abused Mr. Adams and Congress for getting rid of the "entangling alliance" with France. Again, "The support of the State Governments in all their rights as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns, and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies." The federalists are in favour of supporting the State governments in their proper sphere, but the Jacobins are for diminishing their influence by transferring the election of electors to the people, by means whereof the influence of the body politic is lost, and it becomes merely an election of the people of the United States in mass.
Again, "The preservation of the General Government in its whole Constitutional vigour, as the sheet anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad."—This the Federalists are ever striving to inculcate; but the Jacobins consider the National Government as a foreign one; as an object of jealousy and hatred.—They tried to destroy its constitutional power by the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions. "A jealous care of the right of election by the people." This is what Federalists have been always desirous to maintain, and for this purpose they have been perpetually labouring to procure a law to regulate the proceedings at elections. "Absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority." This doctrine is truly federal, but the Jacobins have been in the uniform habit of violating this principle.
The residue of this excellent creed, I shall more fully consider hereafter. Whether Mr. Jefferson is sincere or not, we are certainly indebted to him for his public testimonial of the correctness of our principles.—If he should hereafter go astray and deviate from these maxims, we shall be able to contrast his conduct with his professions, and thus expose him to public censure. If on the other hand he shall support them by his measures, he will find the federalists among the most zealous and sincere friends and supporters of his administration.
In that event, to be sure, he will lose many of his present partisans. Already they begin to fret and foam at his moderation and good sense—and should he continue to walk in the paths of virtue and common sense, which are those of federalism, he must expect to experience from his present supporters all that acrimony and abuse which have so unjustly been bestowed on his predecessors.—It is the privilege of merit to be calumniated; but he should solace himself for the loss of his present adherents by the reflection, that what he loses in numbers, will be replaced in character, good sense and property.
LEONIDAS.
Congress of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Saturday, February 28.
An engrossed bill to amend and continue in force the act establishing an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States, was read.
Mr. Spaight moved to recommit the last section of the bill, with a view of striking it out. The principle of the last section was a repealing clause to the limitation of the present bankrupt law to five years continuance, and providing that both laws should continue without limitation of time.
Mr. Harper hoped the limitation would not continue. The object of all limitations to law, he said, was either to try experiments upon them, or related to such laws as were in their own nature temporary.—He contended that the experiment upon this law had been tried during the year in which it had existed.—He believed it had obtained much approbation, and became a valuable system to commercial men. Of all laws, none carried more evidence of the necessity of perpetuity, than laws respecting property, and respecting the administration of justice, of both which species this was one. Another and a very material argument in favour of its continuance, was the very nature of the law itself, which would so entwine and connect its provisions into the commercial concerns of men, that it would be almost impossible to repeal it at the end of 5 years. He wished not to entrust the system at that time to merely one branch of the Legislature: if its inconveniences and evils should become evident, there could be no doubt of the concurrence of both branches at any time to repeal it.
Mr. Nicholas contended that this law, which had not been twelve months in existence, could not, from its nature, have had a very extensive or known effect. He knew of no change of circumstances which could justify the rescinding of the limiting provision. He acknowledged that it was an experiment, but he knew also that the experiment had not been tried.—Nothing but the limitation could have passed the bill at all. He hoped it would be limited.
Mr. Livingston mentioned another reason for its limitation.—That it was passed by the very same house, and by the very same men, who, it was now proposed, should alter this principle which had been of so little service. That it would interweave itself in all our commercial concerns by the end of five years, he acknowledged; but that inconvenience would be nothing, compared with the disadvantage
of both branches concurring in its repeal. To take this new and very important system, which he acknowledged he approved of, and to make it perpetual before it was tried, was evidently unfair and improper. There would no doubt be a joint concurrence to continue the bill after it had been well tried and amended, according to the experience which five years must give it. It was at present impossible to know what would be its operation.
The motion to recommit passed. Yeas 50—Nays 42.
The session was recommitted and struck out.—The bill was then passed.
An engrossed bill to augment the salaries of the district judges of Massachusetts, N. York, Delaware and Maryland respectively, was read and passed.
The speaker laid before the house two additional documents from the Secretary of State, relative to British captures, which were ordered to be printed with the others. Also a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, inclosing a statement from the Comptroller, of the emoluments of the officers employed in the collection of the customs.
Mr. Harper complained to the speaker of an inconvenience he had more than once experienced, from persons in the gallery throwing down something, and spitting down on the members; whereupon the Speaker ordered the gallery to be cleared.
Mr. Nicholas made a report from the committee to whom it was referred, to examine into the cause of the recent fires in the public offices, which contained a number of depositories relative thereto, and was ordered to be printed. Report was also made from the committee to whom was referred the remonstrance from the governor and legislature of the state of Georgia. Referred to the committee of the whole.
When the question for adjournment was taken at somewhat past 5 o'clock, there were only 53 members to be found in the house, although the sergeant collected all together who were within the walls.
Monday, March 2.
The House resolved itself into a committee, on the bill for the further accommodation of the President of the United States.
The object of this bill was to apply 6000 dollars, remaining of the appropriation of 25,000 dollars during the last session, for furnishing the President's house—together with the proceeds of such furniture as, being unfit for use, might be sold, to procure such additional furniture as might be necessary.
Mr. Harper contended that the sum was too small for so large and so elegant a house as was provided for that officer. Though the house was neither too large nor too elegant, yet the furniture was by no means sufficient to furnish it in that style it demanded. Perhaps, he said, the old furniture might produce 4000 dollars, which added to the 6000 dollars, would make 10,000 dollars; he would now move as an amendment to the bill, to expend 20,000 dollars for furniture, which he believed was as small a quantity as would be any way adequate to that place.
This motion was negatived, after considerable debate; an additional sum of 5 and 4000 dollars was then proposed, but both negatived. Mr. H. then withdrew the amendment altogether.
The amendments of the Senate to the bill for erecting a Mausoleum to George Washington, were taken up; they were to strike out "Mausoleum," and insert Monument; to strike out "200,000," and insert 50,000 dollars; to strike out the superintendence of the heads of the departments, and insert John Marshall, Bushrod Washington, Tobias Lear, and John T. Howard. After considerable debate the two first were agreed to, and the latter amended, so as to leave the appointment of superintendents to the President.
The Senate informed the House that they had resolved that the President of the United States be qualified in the Senate chamber, where there would be provided seats for the accommodation of the members who chose to attend, and for the officers of government.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
From London Papers by the Fox, from Liverpool, arrived at Boston.—Dates to the 5th of Feb.
British Affairs.
LONDON, February 3.
YESTERDAY his Majesty met the Imperial Parliament, and delivered a Speech—of which the following are the essential parts:
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"THE unfortunate course of events on the continent, and the consequences which must be expected to result from it, cannot fail to be matter of anxiety and concern to all who have a just feeling for the security and independence of Europe.
"Your astonishment as well as your regret must be excited by the conduct of those powers, whose attention at such a period appears to be more engaged in endeavours to weaken the naval force of the British Empire, which has hitherto opposed so powerful an obstacle to the inordinate ambition of France, than in concerting the means of mutual defence against their common and increasing danger.
"The representations which I directed to be made to the Court of Petersburg, in consequence of the outrages committed against the ships, property, and persons of my subjects, have been treated with the utmost disrespect; and the proceedings of which I
complained have been aggravated by subsequent acts of injustice and violence.
"Under these circumstances a convention has been concluded by that Court with those of Copenhagen and Stockholm, the object of which, as avowed by one of the contracting parties, is to renew their former engagements for establishing by force a new code of maritime law, inconsistent with the rights and hostile to the interests of this country.
"In this situation, I could not hesitate as to the conduct which it became me to pursue.
I have taken the earliest measures to repel the aggressions of this hostile confederacy, and to support those principles which are essential to the maintenance of our naval strength, and which are grounded on the system of public law, so long established and recognized in Europe.
"I have, at the same time, given such assurances as manifest my disposition to renew my ancient relations with those powers, whenever it can be done consistently with the honour of my crown, and with a just regard to the safety of my subjects. You will, I am persuaded, omit nothing on your part that can afford me the most vigorous and effectual support in my firm determination to maintain to the utmost, against every attack, the naval rights and the interest of my empire."
His Majesty then makes his usual address to the Commons on the supplies—recalls the attention of Parliament to the scarcity of provisions: and adds:
"You may rely on my availing myself of the earliest opportunity which shall afford a prospect of terminating the present contest, on grounds consistent with our security and honour, and with the maintenance of those essential rights, on which our naval strength must always principally depend.
"It will afford me the truest and most heartfelt satisfaction, whenever the disposition of our enemies shall enable me thus to restore to the subjects of my United Kingdom the blessings of peace, and thereby confirm and augment those advantages which result from our internal situation, and which, even under all the difficulties of war, have carried to so great an extent the agriculture, manufactures, commerce and revenue of the country."
In the House of Lords, after his Majesty retired, the Duke of Montrose moved an address to his Majesty. In the course of his speech his Grace observed, that "England has now no obligation to refuse to treat with France separately.—The moderation, therefore, and disposition to a peace with England of the First Consul would be put to the proof. But it was not to be doubted, how little was to be built upon that.—France, it was his firm opinion, was more powerful than at any former period, and her ambition did not seem to be less. The situation of England, with respect to that power, was, therefore, arduous, and demanded all the integrity and zeal of their Lordships; that they might not be lulled into a fatal security, that peace might be obtained on equal grounds, and not dictated by an imperious enemy to a divided and betrayed people." Earl Fitzwilliam opposed the address. He said, he had contended for the necessity of the present war, perhaps, beyond any other person.—But nations, as well as individuals, must yield to the necessity of their affairs. He was for negotiation, and an enquiry into the conduct of Ministers, whose conduct towards Sweden and Denmark he disapproved—while he applauded that towards Russia. Lord Darneley, and the Earl of Suffolk, supported the amendment; and arraigned the whole conduct of Ministers as weak and wicked. The latter said, "he apprized Ministers, he would impeach them for their misconduct." Lords Spencer and Grenville defended the conduct of Ministry with their usual ability. The latter observed, "as to peace with France, he seriously declared that most unequivocally to be a question now merely of the terms to be adopted: Nothing besides stood now between the nation and peace." The address was carried.—For it 60, against 17.
In the House of Commons, the address was opposed by Mr. Grey, who in a very long and able speech, moved an amendment for enquiry; on the result of which the support of the House should be predicated. He entered into an ample review of the conduct of Ministry, which he contended has been arrogant and foolish. Mr. Pitt and Mr. Dundas defended their conduct with spirit; and they were replied to with much ability by Mr. Tierney and Mr. Sheridan. After a long debate, the House divided. For the address 245—Against it 63. Almost all the new Irish members voted for the address.
General Armistice.
February 5.
General Brune has concluded an armistice with General Bellegarde, in Italy. It contains 15 articles—The principal of which stipulate, that there shall be a suspension of arms until the 25th of January, exclusive of 15 days notice:—That the Austrians shall surrender to the French the cities and castles of Peschiera, Sermione, Verona, Legnano, Ferrara, and Ancona:—That the French line of demarcation shall follow the left bank of the Livenza from the sea to its source, over Mount-Maure, thence descends into the valley of Lukang by Aigge, then up to Lintz, where it meets the line of demarcation in Germany.—The Imperial army shall take the right bank of the Tagliamento from the sea to its source near Mount-Maure, &c. This armistice was concluded at Treviso, the 16th of January. A Paris article adds, by a Convention signed at Luneville, the day before yesterday (January 26) Mantua is also surrendered to the French.
Peace between France and Germany.
We have received Paris papers to the 1st inst.—They contain the important intelligence of PEACE HAVING BEEN SIGNED at Luneville, between the Emperor of Germany and the French Republic.—The treaty is not to be published until his Imperial Majesty's engagements cease with Great-Britain, viz., on the last day of February.
Peace between Russia and France.
PARIS, January 20.
At seven o'clock yesterday morning, a Russian officer arrived here, in 17 days from Petersburg, and immediately set off to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who is in the country.—He is the bearer of a letter to the Chief Consul, in the hand-writing of the Emperor Paul.
The following Article, which has resulted from these dispatches, was promulgated this morning:
ACT OF THE GOVERNMENT.
30th Nivose, 9th year (Jan. 19.)
The Consuls of the Republic, on the report of the Minister of the Exterior, decree,
"All vessels of the Republic, and all citizens bearing the French flag, are forbid to interrupt the ships of war, or the commerce of the Emperor of all the Russias, or of his subjects.
"On the contrary, it is directed, that all French vessels shall afford succour and assistance to the ships of Russia.
"All prizes of Russian vessels which may be made after the 1st Ventose (February 19) shall be declared null by the Council of Prizes.
"The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and of Marine and Colonies, are charged with the execution of the present decree, which shall be inserted in the Bulletin of the Laws.
(Signed) BUONAPARTE.
"By order of the First Consul,
"MARET, Secretary of State."
France and Portugal.
PARIS, January 23.
The Consuls of the French Republic, by a decree dated 15th of January, have directed an army to assemble at Bourdeaux. To be commanded by a Lieutenant-General; who shall correspond directly with the Minister at War, and with the Ambassador of the Republic at Madrid. This measure created great alarm in Portugal; but a London paper of February 5th says, "A Lisbon mail arrived this morning in 7 days. The letters state that all apprehensions of an attack upon Portugal have ceased, and that an arrangement had been entered into. What the nature of it is we are not informed. It is said the French intended detaching Portugal from Great-Britain; and force her to refuse admission into her ports to British vessels."
Northern League.
LONDON, February 5.
The Paris Journals to the 22d of January, relate that Prussia had subscribed to the treaty of northern neutrality, at Petersburg, on the 17th of December, the day after it had been signed by Russia, Denmark, and Sweden.
The Paris Moniteur does not intimate that there was any reservation made upon the part of Prussia in this act, so contrary to her professions, to her faith, and to her real interest; and which, it correctly stated, is meant to strike at the most vital part of Britain, by suspending our commerce and communications with the north of Europe. Another paper says,
The Prussian Minister differed from the article which imports that neutral vessels which should present themselves before a blockaded port, without being apprized in time of the blockade, should have a right to enter it freely. It is further stated, that his Prussian Majesty, in addition to Ingenhoff and other districts in Silesia, is to have the city of Hamburg.
The basis of the late convention rests on the same foundation as that of 1780.
A treaty just concluded between Russia and Sweden stipulates, that the two powers shall concur in retaining Malta.
Naval Belligerent Articles.
LONDON, February 1.
The following is the state of the English navy. In commission, 125 sail of the line; 21 fifties; 208 frigates; and 270 sloops of war.—Total 624. Of these 41 ships of the line are off the coast of France; besides 73 fifties, frigates and sloops.
Sir Hyde Parker is to be appointed Commander in Chief of the Baltic fleet, with Lord Nelson, next in command.—The fleet is to be composed of 64 gun ships; with a few second rates. A warm press has commenced to man them.
The Northern Powers, it is said, will send a fleet to sea, composed of 25 Russian, 12 Danish, and 10 Swedish sail of the line.
L'Oiseau, of 36, Capt. S. H. Linzee, and the Sirius, of 36, have captured and brought into Torbay a fine French frigate, of 36 guns, captured after an hour's action off Cape Finisterre. L'Oiseau on her return home captured also a very valuable Swede.
PARIS, January 25.
Rear-Admiral Gantier is ready to sail from Brest, with the Indomitable, Formidable and Indomptable, of 80 guns; Constitution, Defaix, Dix Aout and Jean Bart, of 74. Fifteen French and 15 Spanish ships of the line, under Admiral Bruix; and nine under Admiral Latouche, are ready to put to sea from Brest. Several are various respecting the destination of the squadron under Admiral Gantier.—See L.

from the number of troops on board, it must be bound for Ireland:—others, that Egypt is its destination; and still more, that it is bound to St. Domingo. One of Bonaparte's brothers is said to be on board. "According to the French Journals," says a London paper, "Gen. Bernadotte had frequent conferences at Paris, with Deputies now there, from the United Irishmen. From this we may infer, that the maritime preparations at Brest and other ports, have an attack on Ireland in view. French troops are moving to the sea coasts, from Dijon and Lyons; and the corps of grenadiers from Tours were on their march to Brest, Bourdeaux, and Rochefort."
February 1. The Batavian Republic will, in March next, have a fleet of 18 ships of the line, and 10 frigates, ready to put to sea.
Admiral De Winter superintends the unexampled exertions making in the Texel to equip for sea all the old and new ships in the Republic. Eight sail of the line were driven ashore in the late gales.
BRITISH EGYPTIAN EXPEDITION. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 10.
Intelligence has been received, that the English fleet under Lord Keith, and 90 transports, with 15000 effective troops on board, under Gen. Abercrombie, had arrived at Rhodes, and anchored in the port of Maiti.
LONDON, February 5. The Grand Seigneur has detained the Algerine and Tunisian Ambassadors; because the governments of those States have made peace with France.
Fouche, the Police Minister, attributes the late plot against the Chief Consul's life, to the royalists; and offers a reward of 10,000 livres for the apprehension of a certain number of individuals.
Ceracchi, Dumerville, Arena, and Topino Lebrun, convicted of an attempt on Bonaparte's life at the Opera House, in October last, have suffered death.
The French Tiers Consols were at 5 3/4, February 1.
BERLIN, January 17. The terms in which Lord Grenville replied to Count Rotschilin, the Russian Charge d'Affaires, in answer to his representations respecting the capture of Malta, are stated to be in substance as follows:
"That all explanations asked by Russia were useless, as the Court of London was under the necessity of insisting on the embargo and the sequestration imposed by the Emperor Paul being taken off, and upon indemnity for what had passed; that the convention relative to Malta, the execution of which was demanded by the Court of Petersburg, was merely a plan submitted by that Court to the British administration, in answer to which they had sent back their plan; but before the Cabinet of London had sent their answer, the Court of Petersburg had dismissed their Ambassador Lord Whitworth: that the negotiations of the Court of Petersburg to organize an armed neutrality by sea had made the greater impression on the Court of London, because Russia had proposed to Great-Britain to prevent, in conjunction with her, the contraband trade which was carried on with France under Danish and Swedish colours; that if a good understanding were to take place between the two Courts, the first measure to be taken would be the re-establishment of the Diplomatic relations between the two countries, and the mutual interchange of new ambassadors, to be brought about by the mediation of a neutral Court friendly to both powers."
HAMBURGH, January 20. By letters from Stockholm and Copenhagen, down to the 13th inst. the armaments still continue in the different ports of those countries. The weather was so mild at Copenhagen, that part of the fleet, destined for the defence of the Sound, was almost fitted out, and ready to put into the road.
Sweden intends to fit out only ten ships of the line at present, which will be joined, as early as the season permits, by twelve Danish and twenty-five Russian sail of the line. No ships of war are to be stationed in the Sound, except at Copenhagen, when no ship can enter the Baltic without approaching the batteries within gun-shot.
The works of the fortress of Cronenburg are now completely finished, and that place is said to be in a most excellent state of defence.
General Articles. LONDON, January 23.
The United Parliament of Great-Britain and Ireland met yesterday for the first time. The wishes of every true friend to these countries are gratified in seeing the legislators of both consolidated in one assembly. The state of the inhabitants of the British Isles was the most contemptible and wretched, when they were distributed in a multitude of petty, independent, unassociated hordes of savages. As cultivation and refinement advanced, they were conjoined into larger communities. The Scots were of little consequence as a people, till their five principalities had been united into one kingdom. How wretched and barbarous the state of Anglo-Saxon England, till the Union of the dominions of the Heptarchy? The conquest of Wales, and at length its entire political and legislative coalition with England, contributed, in the most eminent manner, to invigorate and consolidate the powers of the English Monarchy. What inestimable benefits have not already ensued from that Union of Scotland with England, which did honor to the
reign of Anne—to the Councils of Godolphin, Queenbury, Halifax, and Somers—to the Spirit of the Revolution Settlement—to the commencement of the eighteenth century?
It was the desire of Swift, one of the most enlightened patriots who ever exerted himself for the public good of Ireland, that the Irish should be received into an equal Union, political and legislative, with the British. To have happily accomplished this Union, is the glory of the reign of George the Third, of the Administration of Pitt, of a Commonality and Peerage, whose efforts have arrested the destroying arm, and in part subdued the fatal malignity of the Demon of democratical Innovation, amid his threats to render Europe and Asia one scene of common carnage and devastation.
There is in the national character of the Irish, much to encourage Britons to rejoice in an Union which makes the two nations entirely one. The Irish are, in arms, in arts, in political talents, in commercial enterprize, diligence, and ingenuity, in the praise of public and private virtue, in the glory of science, in the pride of literary genius, in all the powers of exertion and endurance which can exalt humanity—a people, many of the most illustrious, whose deeds and fortunes are recorded in history. Those imperfections which have been remarked in their general character, were the consequences of political, civil, and religious disadvantages, which the Union must speedily remove. Irish virtue and talents have been too long lost, in a large proportion, to their country and to the British Empire; while they were lavished for the benefit of France, Germany, Spain, and the Anglo-American States. Go to the volumes of the British Literature—what names do they present more illustrious than those of a Swift, a Goldsmith, a Sterne, a Steele, a Berkeley, and a Leland? What name in modern science deserves equal praise with that of Kirwan? The Butlers, the Boyles, the Brodericks, the Fitzgeralds, the Stuarts, are among those most highly distinguished in civil and political history. The annals of Austria, of Russia, of Spain, of America, will ever commemorate, in some of their fairest pages, the praise of Irish merit. Such are the people whom Britons now take warmly to their hearts!
An official note was this day published, granting leave to those merchants who had shipped merchandise on board of such Russian, Swedish or Danish ships as have been detained, to reload the same, upon affidavit that the same goods were not at the time of shipment, nor are now, the property of the subjects of Russia, Denmark or Sweden.
February 2. Letters from Commodore Sir Edward Pellew's squadron, stationed off Brest, dated the 20th inst. state, that the French squadron, which has twice attempted to get clear out, is now lying at single anchor in Cormorant Bay, far more favourable for sailing than the Road of Brest; and consisting of nine sail of the line, two frigates, a large store ship and some transports, having on board a considerable sum of money, with one of the Chief Consul's brothers, and 3,500 troops, under the command of Admiral Villaret, another such enterprising genius as the late Admiral Richery.
It is supposed that the squadron under Admiral Gantheaume, which has been so long waiting to slip out of Brest, is destined for Egypt.
George Washington La Fayette, son of the general, and a Sub-Lieutenant in the French army, distinguished himself greatly, and was twice wounded, at the passage of the Mincio.
February 5. It is reported, that a very serious dispute has taken place between Mr. Pitt and the Duke of York, in consequence of which the Minister resigned his offices. This may be true; but our best exertions have failed in ascertaining the least circumstance on which to ground our belief of its accuracy.
Such was the delight with which the report of Mr. Pitt's dismissal was received, that the populace on Monday huzzed the Duke of York, on the report of his having had a quarrel with the Minister.
The French funds are a little higher—they are at 56.
SUMMARY.
The British Channel fleet returned to port January 22, on account of damage in late gales—a squadron was left to watch the enemy. The fleet was to sail again the first wind.
A vast number of private armed ships are expected to be fitted out by the nobility and gentry in case of a new war—to be at the disposal of government.
There are a great variety of reports of the probable business of the new Parliament.
The Elector of Bavaria has made a separate peace with France.
The Duke of Kent is to be Chief Magistrate in Ireland.
The price of grain continued to rise in England.
Information from Berlin has created hopes that Prussia will maintain her neutrality notwithstanding her agreeing to the northern league.
It is said the northern confederacy promises Malta to Russia.
It is asserted that the Cisalpine territory is to be prepared as the retreat of Bonaparte, when he retires from the head of the French government; and that he intends to establish an hereditary consulate there.
An entertainment was given in London, January 19, by Lord Grenville, to Noblemen and Foreign Ministers. Among the guests was the Hon. Oliver Ellsworth.
Domestic Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, March 12. We understand that Mr. Robert R. Livingston is not to proceed immediately to France, but that Mr. Dawson, a member of Congress from Virginia, is appointed to carry out the treaty, and in conjunction with Mr. Vans Murray, to negotiate the supplementary arrangements which may be deemed necessary.
March 14. At a numerous meeting of the Underwriters and Merchants of this city, held at the City Tavern last evening, a committee was appointed for the purpose of obtaining documents relative to unjust captures of American vessels recently made by the belligerent powers, in order that the same may be submitted to the Executive of the United States.
NEW-YORK, March 14. Mr. Dawson, who is appointed to be the bearer of the French treaty, is to sail in a few days in the Maryland sloop of war.
Joseph Eggleston, of Virginia, has addressed his constituents, declining a re-election as a member of the House of Representatives of the United States.
His Excellency the Governor of Georgia has by proclamation directed, that an election be held in the respective counties of that state on Monday the 23d inst. for choosing a member of the House of Representatives of the United States, in the room of James Jones, Esq; deceased.
March 20. A French frigate of 36 guns, bound to Norfolk, was spoken in lat. 36: 40, near the coast. If this is true, she probably brings out citizen Pichon, to reside here in a diplomatic character.
A report prevailed at St. Kitts, that the American vessels at Guadaloupe had been stopped, in consequence of a rumour, that the treaty was rejected.
BOSTON, March 23. LATEST FROM EUROPE.
The London papers received by the Fox, arrived here on Thursday last from Liverpool, are to February 5, ten days later than our previous accounts. They furnish the particulars of the armistice which has been granted in Italy, and accounts of peace being finally concluded with France and Austria. In an official note published by Bonaparte on the 19th of Jan. the vessels of the Republic are forbid to interrupt the ships of war, or the commerce of the Emperor of Russia. The British King's speech to his Imperial Parliament, as usual, is replete with intelligence and zeal for the welfare of his people. On the subject of the new maritime confederacy, little speculation is urged; in the room of which, we behold a union of vigorous exertions to repel this new and formidable hostility.
The black General Toussaint has officially announced his successful entry into, and command of Spanish St. Domingo.
The Aurora asserts that Mr. Gallatin has been appointed Secretary of the Treasury, and Mr. Wade Hampton, of S. C. Post-Master-General. We do not credit this assertion; although we think there will speedily be a change in these Departments.
Mr. Adams arrived at his seat in Quincy on Wednesday evening last, in good health. His lady had previously arrived from Washington.
The Hon. Oliver Ellsworth was in London the 19th of January.
Wheat was sold in England, the beginning of last month, at 200s. per quarter;—which is above five dollars and an half per bushel.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25.
From Washington, March 8. "Mr. Dexter certainly resigns the Treasury in May next, when Mr. Gallatin will be appointed.—Mr. Stoddert also resigns the Naval Secretaryship; to which Gen. Smith, of Baltimore, will succeed. It was offered to Mr. Langdon, of N. H. but he refused it."
A letter received in Philadelphia, dated Cape Francois, 25th of February, says, "the port of Jacquetme is shut against the Americans."
The jury in the case of Dr. Reynolds, for a libel on Mr. Pickering, being unable to agree on a verdict, have been discharged. The prosecution is of course suspended until next term.
A resolution has passed the Legislature of New-York, for abolishing, after the first Monday in September next, the punishment of Imprisonment for debt.
Many pieces appear in the London papers respecting a charge of lunacy, exhibited against the Emperor of Russia. Some endeavour to prove, and others to disprove it.
The ship Ann and Hope, Capt. Bentley, from this port for London, passed Dover the 27th of January, out 30 days.
The brig Mary-Ann, of Rhode-Island, with 119 slaves from Africa, is sent into New-Providence.
The two houses of Congress held on the 2d inst. two sessions, the last of which was not terminated till a late hour at night.
From the New-York DAILY ADVERTISER
The Eastern States have always set an honorable example of patriotism and public spirit. When in '76 it became necessary to assert our rights against the arbitrary claims of a foreign power, New-England first unfurled the banner of liberty;—and during the whole of that arduous struggle for independence, stood foremost in the field of honour. After this contest was closed, and all its glories were likely to be tarnished, and its blessings lost by an inefficient confederation, New-England first urged the necessity of a national and energetic Constitution—and her statesmen, patriots and orators have principally contributed to the establishment and support of that system of government and measures, under which our country has for twelve years past enjoyed such unexampled prosperity. In their internal character, manners, institutions and policy, also, those States have always exhibited a wisdom and maturity, far superior to any thing her more Southern neighbours can boast. The diffusion of knowledge is much more extensive than in any other division of the continent; and all their ideas and habits infinitely more congenial with the nature of a republican government, and better adapted to the attainment and preservation of true and rational liberty in its fullest extent. A candidate for office would not here dare to insult his fellow-citizens by openly soliciting their votes. The absurd doctrine of constant rotation in office is here exploded. Talents and virtue are the sole recommendations to popular favour, and the only road to political distinction. And when tested by experience and found to be genuine, they are sure to meet with their best reward—the continued confidence, respect and gratitude of the people.—We have been naturally led to these observations, from learning from an authentic source a late occurrence at Boston.
Mr. Pickering, though loaded by the Aurora with accusations of corruption and peculation, had retired from office with nothing but the esteem of good men, and a few thousand acres of poor land in the western parts of Pennsylvania, which he had purchased long before he went into office, and for which he could not find a market. To give a comfortable subsistence to his large family, and to prevent so useful a citizen from being obliged to bury himself in the western wilderness, the federalists of Massachusetts, and particularly of Boston and Essex county, subscribed in an indirect way and at a high price for all his lands. To participate in the honour of this purchase, we are informed there was a general and noble strife. The number of those who pressed forward to join in this patriotic enterprize was so great, that they were obliged to encircle the original number of shares. The delicacy and liberality of this transaction reflects the highest credit on the Eastern federalists. They have, however, the satisfaction of giving independence to a highly meritorious officer, and of detaining him amongst them. Col. Pickering we hear means to settle in Essex.
We further understand that some gentlemen, to show their respect to Mr. Wolcott, also, have thrown together their shares of these lands, to the amount of ten thousand acres, and have presented them to that gentleman.
Married,
In this town, on Sunday evening last, Mr. Joseph Hawes, to Miss Sally Hopkins.
In England, Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, to Miss Onslow, daughter of Admiral Onslow. The difference in their ages is exactly 43 years.
Died,
In this town, Capt. James Bentley, in the 31st year of his age.
At Surinam, in the 23d year of his age Mr. Levi Hall, of this town. Also at Surinam, after a short but distressing illness, Mr. Thomas Stone, in the 24th year of his age.
At New-London, Miss Sally Field Green, wife of the Editor of the Connecticut Gazette.
In Virginia, the Hon. James Madison, father of the present Secretary of State.
At Old-Town (Penobscot River) Orano, an aboriginal chief, aged 113 years.
DROWNED. —At Thompson (Con.) on Saturday evening last, in passing Quinabog River, Mr. Otis Learned, merchant, of Woodstock, in the 24th year of his age.
PROVIDENCE BANK, March 24, 1801.
A semi-annual Dividend will be paid to the Stockholders in PROVIDENCE BANK, on or after Wednesday the 1st day of April next.—A meeting of the Stockholders is requested at the Bank, on the said First day of April, at Three o'clock P. M. in order to consider of the propriety of purchasing or building a more convenient Bank-House; and to transact any other business that may appear necessary.
By order of the President and Directors, OLNEY WINSOR. Cashier.
Just landed from on board the Schooner Delight, Charles Spooner, master.
ONE Hundred and Forty hogsheads Surinam MOLASSES, good for retailing. For sale by
RICHARD JACKSON, jun. GEORGE JACKSON, and BENJ. and EDWARD ABORN. Who have likewise for sale,
Turks Island and Lisbon Salts, per quantity.
March 25.
hundred dollars, the Districts of N yearly salaries of and to the District

Selected Poetry.
The following very charming Poem, on the power of Love, exemplified by its effect upon a number of characters eminent in ancient literature, is a fragment of HERMES IANAX, addressed to his mistress LEONTIUM, and will inform the ladies how much the beauty triumphed over the wisdom and learning of antiquity. It was translated from the Greek by CUMBERLAND, a gentleman, probably, better acquainted with the works of imagination in the Grecian language, and better qualified to give them an English dress, without injury to the spirit of the original, than any other man living.
[Walpole paper.]
This is extracted from the OBSERVER, No. XL.
SUEH was the Nymph whom Orpheus led From the dark mansions of the dead, Where Charon, with his lazy boat, Ferries o'er Lethe's sedgy moat; Th' undaunted mistress smites the strings, His strain thro' Hell's vast concave rings; Cocytus hears the plaintive theme, And reluctant turns his pitying stream; Three-headed Cerberus, by fate Posted at Pluto's iron gate, Low crouching rolls his haggard eyes Ecstatic and foregoes his prize; With ears erect at Hell's wide doors Lies listening as the songster soars. Thus music charm'd the realms beneath, And beauty triumph'd over death.
The bard whom Night's pale regent here In secret on the Athenian shore, Muses, felt the sacred flame, And burn'd for the fair Theban dame, Antiope, whom mighty love, Made pregnant by imperial love; The poet plied his amorous strain, Presid's the fond fair, nor presid's in vain, For Ceres, who the veil undrew That screen'd her mysteries from his view, Propitious this kind truth reveal'd, That woman, close besieged, will yield.
Old Hesiod too his native swade Made vocal to the African maid; The bard his heaven directed lore Perfook, and hymn'd the gods no more; Soft love sick duties now he sung, Love touch'd his harp, love tun'd his tongue, Silent his Heliconian lyre, And love's put out religion's fire.
Homer, of all past bards the prime, And wonder of all future time, Whom Jove with wit sublimely blest, And touch'd with purest fire his breast, From gods and heroes turn'd away To warble the domestic lay; And wandering to the desert isle, On whose parch'd sands no seasons smile, In distant Ithaca was seen Chanting the suit-repelling Queen.
Mimnermus tun'd his am'rous lay, When time had turn'd his temples grey; Love revell'd in his aged veins, Soft was his lyre and sweet his strains; Frequent of the wanton feast, Nanno his theme, and youth his guest.
Antimachus with tender art Pour'd for her the forrows of his heart; In her Dardanian grave he laid Chryseis, his beloved maid; And thence returning sad, beside Pacholus' melancholy tide, To Colophon the minstrel came, Still sighing forth the mournful name, Till lenient time his grief appeas'd, And tears by long indulgence ceas'd.
Alcaeus strung his founding lyre, And smote it with a hand of fire, To Sappho, fondst of the fair, Chanting the loud and lofty air.
Whilst old Anacreon, wet with wine, And crown'd with wreathes of Lesbian vine, To his unnatural minion young Duties that put to blush the young.
Ev'n Sophocles, whose honey'd lore Rivals the bee's delicious store, Chorus'd the praise of wine and love, Choicest of the gifts of Jove.
Euripides, whose tragic breath, No yielding fair one ever prest, At length in his obdurate heart Felt love's revenging, rankling dart; Through Macedon with furious joy Panting he chas'd the paphic boy; Till vengeance met him in the way, And bloodhounds made the bard their prey.
Philozenus by wood-nymphs bred On fam'd Cithæron's sacred head, And train'd to music, wine and song, Midst orgies of the frantic throng, When beauteous Galatea died, His flute and thyrsus cast aside; And wandering to thy pensive coast, Sad Melos, where his love was lost, Each night through the responsive air, Thy echoes witness'd his despair; Still, till his plaintive harp was heard, Soft as the nightly singing bird.
Philotas too, in Battis' praise, Sang his long-winded roundelay; His statue, in the Coan grove, Now breathes in brass perpetual love.
The mortified, abstemious sage, Deep read in learning's crabbed page, Pythagoras, whose boundless soul Scal'd the wide globe from pole to pole, Earth, planets, seas, and heav'n above, Yet found no spot secure from love; With love declines unequal war, And trembling drags his conqueror's car. Theano clasped him in her arms, And wifem's stoop'd to beauty's charms.
Ev'n Socrates, whose moral mind With truth enlighten'd all mankind, When at Aspasia's side he sate, Still found no end to love's debate, For strong indeed must be that heart, Where love finds no unguarded part.
Sage Aristippus by right rule Of Logic purg'd the Sophist's school; Check'd folly in its headlong course, And swept it down by reason's force; Till Venus aim'd the heart-felt blow, And laid the mighty victor low.
EXCHANGE BANK.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Exchange Bank, Voted, THAT the Stockholders in said Bank be notified, that the sum of Four Dollars on each Share is to be paid to the President and Directors, at the Bank, in specie, on the first Monday of April ensuing; and that in case of failure or neglect in the payment, the shares will be considered as forfeited, agreeably to the constitution and charter of the company.
GEORGE BENSON, Sec'y. Pro Tem.
March 18.
Augustus Larned and Co.
Have for Sale, FIRST quality of Cape Sugars, Coffee and Logwood. March 18.
COFFEE, SUGAR, COTTON and LOGWOOD,
JUST imported in the Schooner Betsey, Captain Thornton, from Cape-Francois; and for sale by SAMUEL ABORN, jun. at his store on the Long Wharf;
Who has also for sale, A few hogheads of St. Croix Rum, and 5 boxes, containing 50 bottles each, best Port Wine, 4 years old. March 18.
LOST,
ONE three dollar bill and one two dollar bill, and a certificate for a pension from the United States, payable to RICHARD SEPTON, contained in a parchment pocket book. Whoever finds the above pocket book, and will return it and the contents to the Printer, shall be reasonably rewarded. March 17.
A YOUNG MAN, who can produce a good recommendation, wishes for a place in a Grocery Store. Particular information can be obtained by applying at this Office. March 18.
For Sale, A LOT of LAND, situated in Westminster-street, a little to the westward of Mr. AARON WRIGHT's. Said lot was formerly the property of Col. WILLIAM WALL. Enquire of JOHN INNES CLARK. March 11.
This day Published, and for Sale at HENRY CUSHING's Book-Store, West Side of the Bridge, [Price 18 dols. per hundred in sheets, 3 dols. 50 cts. per doz. bound, or 37 1-2 cents single.]
The American MORALIST.
By GEORGE CHIPMAN. The above is a judicious selection from the most approved writers, ancient and modern, with original pieces, dialogues, &c. designed principally for the use of schools and young persons, but may justly claim some attention from the aged, the gentleman and the lady. The author's chief design, in this selection, was to furnish schools and young persons with a book containing ethical and religious lessons, represented and exemplified in such a manner as to enlighten the understanding, and captivate the heart. Though the general tenor of the book is of a moral and religious cast, yet the author has by no means been inattentive to that variety which is so pleasing and useful to young persons, and has interspersed pieces from natural and sacred history, together with biographical and allegorical descriptions. It has been honoured with the approbation of competent judges, but the compiler's request is, that parents and instructors of youth, who with well to virtue and religion, and desire that the minds of all under their care may be duly and deeply impressed with early and real piety, would examine the work, and judge for themselves. March 12.
WHEREAS the Honourable Court of Common Pleas for the county of Providence, at the last December term, appointed the subscribers Commissioners to receive the claims against Sabin Lewis, resident in Gloucester, who has obtained the benefit of an act passed in June, A. D. 1756, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors": Notice is hereby given to the creditors of said Lewis, to exhibit their respective claims to the subscribers, within nine months from the twentieth day of December last, otherwise they will be precluded agreeable to the aforesaid act.
JOSEPH BOWEN, SOLOMON OWEN, CYRUS COOKE.
Gloucester, March 4.
To be Sold,
A HOUSE and BARN, and about one acre of Land, with a great number of excellent fruit trees thereon, pleasantly situated near the centre of the town of Pomfret, on the post-road from Norwich to Worcester, and within sixty rods of the post-road from Hartford to Boston; a very good stand for a mechanic or merchant. The terms of payment will be made easy. NATHAN DRESSE
Pomfret, March 23.
Sale at Auction
To be sold at Public Auction, by the subscriber (Executor to the last will of Mr. Joseph Arnold, deceased) for the benefit of those concerned, on the 26th inst. at twelve o'clock, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for the term of one year only,
THAT noted and valuable stand for business on the west side of the great bridge in Providence, consisting of one large and commodious store in front, suitable for dry goods and groceries, with one or two convenient tenements in the second and third stories, and a convenient dwelling-house on the wharf, which has been occupied by three or four families at a time, and the land rent whereon stands a small building occupied for the Refectory. And likewise, the wharf adjoining, with all the other privileges belonging to said estate.
JOHN F. SHELDON.
March 11.
THE subscriber has for sale, at his GROCERY and SEED STORE, Market-street, near the great bridge, a LARGE and GENERAL ASSORTMENT of GARDEN-SEEDS, imported direct from London this present season, per the ship Merchant, via Boston, too numerous to be described in this advertisement; among them are almost every kind of early garden Peas and Beans, and a variety of early and late Cabbage; a quantity of fresh Canary Seed, imported in the same vessel.
ALSO,
Best Concord and Bristol Onions, of last summer's growth, Kidney and Columbia bush Beans, with many other Seeds of home growth.
LIKEWISE,
A quantity of Clover, Herds-Grass, Bent and red top HAYSEED, Barley, Oats, and Long-Island Flax-seed.
N. B. Many of the above may be had at wholesale on moderate terms.
THOMAS JONES.
A quantity of the best kind Connecticut Cedar Shingles. March 4.
To be Sold,
ONE half of a Dwelling-House, fifty feet front by twenty-five back, and lot, where the subscriber now lives, in Broad-street, west side of the bridge, Providence. ALSO,
Adjoining the same, a forty foot Lot, with a new Shop thereon, thirty feet by twenty; very convenient for a West-India goods store.
LIKEWISE,
One half of a forty foot Lot, a few rods from the Rev. Mr. Wilson's Meeting-house, with a small two story Dwelling-house and Blacksmith's shop thereon.
Any Gentleman inclining to purchase the whole or part, will apply to SAMUEL JACKSON, 2d. March 4.
DESERTED from the rendezvous, in the town of Providence, belonging to the United States ship Connecticut, on Saturday the 28th of February, a sailor who called his name John Hunt, a smart active fellow, 5 feet 4 inches high; dark complexion and dark eyes, short hair and stout built, 22 years of age, had on when he went away, a blue pea coat, and blue trowsers. Whoever will apprehend the said John Hunt, and will secure him in any goal in the United States, or see him safely delivered to the captain on board of the abovementioned ship, in the harbour of New-London, shall receive ten dollars reward and all necessary charges, paid by me SAMUEL PHILLIPS, Lieut. N. B. The abovementioned deserter said he was born in the town of Newport, State of Rhode-Island, and is married there, and lived on the Point. March 3.
At a Meeting of the Proprietors of the Providence Library, January 10th, 1801, voted, THAT William Richmond, Esq. Obadiah Brown, Esq. George R. Burrill, Esq. Messrs. Oliver Bowen, Thomas Sessions, Joseph Jencks, Jeremiah B. Howell, Jonathan W. Coy, and Paris J. Tillinghast, be a committee to carry into execution a vote of the Proprietors to open a subscription for selling 140 shares in the Providence Library, at eight dollars each share. PARIS J. TILLINGHAST, Pro. Clk.
The Committee above named hereby give notice, that they have opened a subscription for the purpose of their appointment, and doubt not but their fellow-citizens, considering the importance of an ample and well regulated Library, together with the moderate terms proposed, will be anxious to avail themselves and their posterity of a privilege so advantageous. Subscription papers are in the hands of the several members of the Committee, and also in the hands of Col. Robert Taylor, Librarian. February 25.
Just imported, in the Schooner Commerce, from St. Croix, and for sale by the subscriber,
A FEW puncheons of RUM and ROCK SALT. JOSEPH TILLINGHAST, South-End. February 25.
THE subscriber, contemplating a removal into the State of New-York, offers for sale the following tracts of Land, viz. the Farm he now lives on, situated in the centre of the town of Pomfret, State of Connecticut; containing one hundred and fifty-two acres of as good land as any whatever, well proportioned for mowing, ploughing, pasturing, orcharding and woodland; with a large dwelling-house, 3 large barns, merchant shop, and other necessary out buildings, and one of the best stands for a merchant or tavern, being on the stage road from Boston to New-York through Hartford, and where the New-London and Norwich road to Worcester intersects with the Boston stage-road, and the road from Providence to Hartford passes by the door of said dwelling-house, and is as pleasant a situation as any in the State.
Also, Another about a mile and a half from the meeting-house, containing between eighty and ninety acres of good Land, well proportioned for a farm, as one of the best orchards in Pomfret, which makes yearly from 70 to 100 barrels of cider, and is handsomely situated, with an upright House, and a large good Barn.
Also, Another, about one mile from said meeting-house, containing about 65 acres of Land, all under good improvement, and cuts yearly twenty loads of hay, and makes about twenty barrels of cider, with an old upright House thereon: the land is excellently watered, and as good as any in Pomfret.
Also, Another, lying about one hundred rods from said meeting-house, containing between 40 and 50 acres of the best kind of mowing and pasturing.
Also, A Meadow, one mile east of the first mentioned dwelling-house, containing about 30 acres of the first quality of Land, cuts yearly thirty-five loads of hay, and lays on the main road to Providence.
The above Lands are well watered, and as pleasantly situated as any in Pomfret, and will be sold together or separately as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers.
Also, a Farm in Windsor, county of Berkshire, State of Massachusetts, containing 350 acres of land, pleasantly situated, about 3/4 of a mile from the meeting-house, with a good farm house and two large barns, will keep yearly 20 cows, and with good husbandry in a few years would keep 40 with other stock, and is well situated to make 2 or 3 Farms. Also, about one thousand acres of Land on Union river, State of Vermont. All the above Lands will be sold low for ready pay, and an indispensable title given, by SETH GROSVENOR. Pomfret (Connecticut) February 20.
A Farm for Sale,
CONSISTING of 120 acres. Every judge of lands who views it will be satisfied that the soil is excellent and profitable; especially the meadows, which produce a large burthen of good stock-hay. There is a small dwelling-house, large barn, plentiful orcharding, &c. thereon. Within half a mile is a village of merchants, and mechanics of all the various kinds useful to a farmer. Enquire of Mr. LUCIUS BOLLES in Providence, or of the subscriber, living near the premises. DAVID BOLLES, jun. Ashford (Connecticut) February 20.
To be Sold,
For cash or notes payable at the Bank in Newport (R. I.) with approved endorser. AN excellent Lot of Land, belonging to Dr. WILLIAM HANDY, now rented for 80 dollars per annum, situated on the hill in the town of Newport, containing about eight acres, which for fertility of soil and beauty of prospect (especially of the sea) is equal if not superior to any on the island. Possession will be given on the 25th of March next. Said land may be laid out into ten house-lots, sixty feet front and seventy-seven feet rear.
ALSO,
A neat and well finished House on Eaton's Point (so called) and nearly opposite the house lately the property of JOSEPH WANTON, Esq. deceased. Said house is in complete repair, and newly painted, now in the occupation of Mrs. GRATTAN. Possession will be given on the 12th of May next. Good titles will be given the above. Apply to ROSEWELL SALTONSTALL, Attorney to said Handy. New-London (Con.) January 30. (370.)
FOR SALE, BY James and William D'Wolf
At their Store in BRISTOL, R. I. SUPERFINE Letter-Paper
Writing do. Bourdeaux Wine, of an excellent quality Florence Oil, per case, in flasks and bottles Marble Soap, per box 2 Boxes of Medicine Brimstone Coffee Black Pepper Sugar Italian Silks, plain and figured Ribbons Silk Stockings Sewing Silk Cambric Ladies long and short white Kid Gloves.
N. B. The above goods are all genuine of their kind, just imported from Batavia and Leghorn, and will be sold on very moderate terms per c. lb. or on a reasonable credit. Bristol, January 17.