Herald of the United States (Warren, R.I.), 1805-11-02 00:00:00

Gazet of the United States.
WARREN:—PUBLISHED NEAR THE POST-OFFICE, BY NATHANIEL PHILLIPS.
[No. 5, of Vol. XIV.]
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1805.
[Whole No. 681.]
American Linseed OIL, OF the best Quality kept constantly on Hand and for Sale, per Barrel, at the Factory Price , for Cash or approved Notes at 60 Days, payable at Bank, by the Subscriber opposite the Baptist Meeting House.
PASCHAL ALLEN.
Warren, Oct. 18, 1805.
FOR SALE, AT THE STORE OF
Charles Wheaton,
A FEW Hogheads good retailing MOLASSES.
Warren, Oct. 18, 1805.
New and Cheap GOODS.
Level Maxwell, & Son, Informs their Friends, Customers, and the Public in general,
THAT they have received, and now open, at their Store opposite the Spread Eagle Tavern , a large Supply of
GOODS,
Suitable for the approaching Season, which in addition to their former Parcel makes a complete Assortment, and will be Sold for Cash or approved Notes payable in 60 Days, at the Bristol or Warren Bank (if any accommodation to Purchasers) as cheap as can be purchased in this State, as they are determined not to be undersold: Those that wish to Purchase, are desired to Call and see for themselves.
Warren, Oct. 11, 1805.
Fresh & seasonable GOODS.
JOHN CROADE,
Having received and receiving a large and valuable Supply of seasonable
GOODS,
of the LATEST IMPORTATIONS, and now opening for Sale, at his Store, to which he invites his Customers and the Public, to whom he is inclined to give the assurance, that many of the Articles in the Cotton and Silk Line will come lower than ever.
Among the Assortment, are
A GREAT choice of fashionable Superfine & middling BROADCLOTHS.
Scarlet, ditto.
Low-priced Blue, mixed and Drab, ditto.
An excellent Assortment of Woolen CORDS,
for Pantaloons.
Fine and middling Ribbed and Plain CASIMERES,
ELASTICS. FOREST CLOTHS.
Blue and Olive KERSEYS,
Blue and mixed low priced PLAINS.
Blue, black, green and Chocolate SERGES.
RATTEENS.
Light and dark COATINGS,
Stout drab, olive and blue FEARNOTS,
ORLEANS' CLOTH. DUFFILS.
Spotted SWANSKINS.
Various Qualities of red, white, yellow, green and black FLANNELS.
Blue, red, crimson, green, yellow and white BAIZES,
Wide green, ditto.
Excellent \frac{3}{4} , \frac{1}{2} , \frac{1}{4} , and \frac{1}{8} , ROSE BLANKETS.
Silk, ribbed & plain worsted and patent HOSE,
Mens' and Womens' black and white worsted, Cotton, ditto.
A great and beautiful Variety of TURKEY-DOWN, SWANS' DOWN,
and other VEST PATTERNS.
Best olive, drab, slate and black COTTON VELVETS,
CORDUROY and GENOA CORD.
Molber, chocolate and garnet WILDBORES.
CAMBLETS and CAMBLETEENS.
GLOSSERET.
MOREENS, TABOREENS, SHALLOONS, JOANS, DURANTS, and TAMMIES,
of the most usual colors and of various Qualities.
CALIMANCOES.
Black, plain, molberry & ribbed RUSSELLS,
various Qualities.
FLORENTINES.
A large Assortment and extensive Variety of the most fashionable superfine and common
CHINTZES and CALICOES,
not fail to please, unusually Low.
INDIA, ditto.
Variety CHINTZ FURNITURES.
Red, blue and purple copperplate, ditto.
A good Assortment IRISH LINENS,
BROWN LINENS.
GERMAN, ditto.
A large supply of INDIA COTTONS,
from SHEETING to fine SHIRTING,
per yard, piece, or larger Quantities, unusually Low.
Blue ditto.
Elegant Damask DIAPER,
Common DIAPER.
Linen TABLE CLOTHS.
Russia, and Hamburg SHEETING.
TICKLENSBURG, and DOWLAS.
PLATILLAS and BRITANNIAS.
Linen CHECKS.
Cotton, ditto.
A large Assortment of DIMOTIES and MUSLINETS.
An elegant Assortment of LACED CAMBRICKS.
Ditto MUSLIN.
\frac{3}{4} & \frac{1}{2} tamboured and striped MUSLINS.
\frac{3}{4} & \frac{1}{2} plain and figured Book, ditto.
\frac{3}{4} & \frac{1}{2} Black and colored jaconet, ditto.
A great Choice & beautiful Variety of the most fashionable colored CAMBRICS
for Ladies' Gowns.
Book and jaconet MUSLIN HANDKERCHIEFS.
A great Variety of colored & black Silk HANDKERCHIEFS,
BANDANNOES.
Linen and Cotton POCKET, ditto.
Blue INDIA COTTON, ditto.
Black, white and colored fringed Camel-Hair SHAWLS,
Silk, ditto.
A Variety of \frac{1}{2} , \frac{3}{4} , \frac{1}{4} , and \frac{1}{8} , purple and white and common Chintz SHAWLS.
Chintz and purple Mullie, ditto.
Mens' Mullie NECKERCHIEFS and CRAVATS.
MILLINETTS.
Black CAPE.
Black and white RUSSLAND GAUZES.
Crape and plain black, do.
Colored SATINS,
India, Italian, & French colored LUS TRINGS.
Black India and Italian, ditto.
SINCHEWS.
Black India SATIN,
Stout figured and plain ditto, for Gentlemens' Wear.
An excellent Assortment of CORDS & TOILENETS
Beautiful striped and figured Fancy SILK VELVETS,
Black and colored plain ditto, for Capes.
MODES and SARGENETS.
A Variety of Fashionable RIBBONS, TASTES and EDGINGS.
Black and white LACES.
VELVET
Black and colored GALLOONS.
Scotch THREADS.
Colored, ditto.
TAPES and BOBBINS.
SILK, TWIST and BUTTONS.
QUALITIES and SHOE-BINDINGS.
Womens' black and colored, extra long and common Silk GLOVES.
Cotton GLOVES & MITTS.
Worsted, ditto.
Mens' and Womens' Leather GLOVES.
Kid and Morocco SLIPPERS.
Florentine, ditto.
Marking CANVASS.
OIL CLOTHS, &c. &c. &c.
In the preceding List he has omitted to enumerate such Articles as are not adapted to the present Season.
A large Assortment.
LOOKING-GLASSES,
Patent TROWELS.
London PEWTER,
TIN-WARE,
HARD-WARE:
are Shovels and Spades, Shovels and Tongs, Sad Irons, Warming-Pans, Carvers, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack Knives, Nail and Shoe-Hammers, Pincers and Nippers, Awls and Tacks, Brads and Iron Candlesticks, Snuffers, Desk and Draw Trimmings, Door, Closet, Chest Cupboard, Trunk and Stock Locks, Single and double warded Pad, ditto. Tailor's and common Shears, Scissors, Nitting Pins, Pins and Needles, Brads, Japanned and common Thumb-Latches, Ring & Knob, ditto, Gouges, Saws, Files, Chisels, Plain-Irons, Board, Spike and Deck Nail-Gimblets, Augers, Japanned Canisters, Common and New Fashioned Block-Tin Tea-Pots, Table and Tea-Spoons, Brads Kettles, Coffee Mills, Outside Door Brads Handles and Knockers, Wood Screws, Fish-Hooks, Compasses, Scales and Dividers, H. and H. Hinges, Servers and Bellows. An Assortment of Nails and Brads, Heart and Club, Crowly and Halback Steel, &c. &c.
West-India GOODS and GROCERIES,
West-India Rum, Holland Geneva, Brandy, Lisbon, Malaga, Port and Sherry Wines, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Molasses, Floor, Imperial Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson-Skin, Sou-
ehong and Bohea Teas, Chocolate, Raisins, Pimento, Black Pepper, Caffe, Cloves, Nutmegs, Ginger, Glue, New-York and Elliot's Snuff, per Bladder, &c. &c.
A few Articles in the STATIONARY
Line, such as Quarto Bibles,
Common ditto, Testaments. Watt's and Rippon's Psalms and Hymns.
Pilgrim's Progress. Fuller's Backslider. Burr's Grammar. Alden's 1st, and 2d vol. ditto. and Reader.
Morse's Geographies abridged. American Preceptors. Perry's, Jones, Scotts and Alexander's Dictionaries.
Debold's Arithmetic. Bowditch's American Practical Navigator. Rumsford's Essays. Black and Red Morocco Pocket-Books.
Writing Paper. Wafers. Lead, Brads and Paper Ink Stands. Sand-Boxes. Walkden's Ink Powder, &c. &c. &c.
Warren, Oct. 11, 1805.
BRISTOL-ROAD
LOTTERY.
THE Honorable GENERAL ASSEMBLY
of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. having granted to the town of Bristol the benefit of a Lottery, for the purpose of making a good Road from Bristol-ferry to Warren, they have elected the subscribers managers to the same, who have given bonds, as required by law, and now submit the public with the following
SCHEME.
  1 Prize of 1500 Dollars is  1500 Dollars.    1  500    3 Prizes of 200 are  600    5  100    10  50    10  25    31  10    1230  5     9840    1291 Prizes.  14000    2709 Blanks.  2000    4000 Tickets, at 4 dolls. each, are  16000  
THE Managers of the above Lottery are resolved to make every exertion to effect a speedy sale of the Tickets, and considering that the scheme is calculated on terms highly advantageous to the adventurers, and that the use to which the saving is to be applied is for a public purpose, and of a beneficial nature to the community at large, they flatter themselves they shall be able to commence the drawing of said Lottery by the first of January next.
The prizes shall be paid by the Venders of the Tickets, or the Managers, without deduction, with the greatest promptitude. A list of prizes will be published immediately after the drawing is completed. All prizes not claimed within six months after the drawing, will be considered as given to the use of the Lottery.
JOSEPH REYNOLDS, WILLIAM DWARFE, WILLIAM PEARSE, THOMAS CHURCH, WILLIAM COGGESHALL, Managers.
Bristol, Sept. 20, 1805.
TICKETS in the above Lottery, for Sale at this Office.
EXPEDITION into the AMERICAN TERRITORY on the MISSISSIPPI.
MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY. NATCHEZ, SEPT. 18.
We have received the following particulars of the seizure of the Messrs. Kempers, in a letter from Fort Adams, dated Sept. 5th 1805.
YOU no doubt will have heard, ere this reaches you, of the taking of the three Kempers, but as you may not have heard all the particulars permit me to give them to you.
On Thursday night between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock, an armed force composed of negroes & white men with black'd faces, surrounded the house of Nathan Kemper, two miles north of the Spanish line, and one mile from Pinckneyville, they in an instant broke open the door and some stout fellows, believed to be negroes, dragged Reuben Kemper from a bed on the floor out of doors, and tied him, at the same time beating him with clubs, flabbing him with a knife or bayonet, and giving him a severe wound in the face; about the same moment two or three fellows, one of which was a large negro of the neighbourhood, who can be identified, seized Nathan Kemper and dragged him from on bed and out of the door, where he was tied in like manner.
While tying Nathan Kemper, a stout negro man threw down his wife with much violence, where he held her until the party were ready to move. Nathan Kemper was permitted to put on his overalls, but Reuben was dragged off in his shirt without shoes or hat; the party, supposed to be upwards of fifteen in number, now moved off, dragging the Kempers on foot, every now and then beating them with clubs; 'tis believed when they arrived opposite Pinckneyville a part of their force was detached to take Samuel Kemper, the younger brother, who was at his residence in Pinckneyville, and about half after eleven o'clock seven stout fellows burst open the door and dragged Samuel Kemper from a sick bed, where he had been confined for a few days with a violent attack of the fever, he was very much beaten with clubs, and with a rope about his neck was conducted to where the balance of these ruffians
were in waiting, the junction formed they proceeded to the Spanish line, where a number of men were in waiting to receive them, the men at the line were commanded by a poor trifling wretch who calls himself Capt. Alston.
The three Kempers under this guard were then taken in strings (the elder Kemper bleeding) to Bayou Tunica, a distance of 9 miles from the line, and just before day light they were put on board a boat and sent off for Baton Rouge, under a guard of six men; about eleven o'clock next morning they reached the settlement of Point Coupee, when opposite the residence of Doctor Tows, one of the Kempers, hailed and described their situation; although this was done from about the middle of the river the Dr. heard it, and stimulated by those feelings which are the attendants of every good man, he mounted his horse and galloped down to the fort, a distance of between 4 and 5 miles; on his giving the information he had received to Lieut. Wilson, the commanding officer, he (the Lieut.) maned a large barge with some soldiers, and rowed into the stream, when, after some little resistance, the guard surrendered; thus was those unfortunate men, who had taken an asylum in our territory, saved from a punishment to think of which will make a feeling man shudder;—Samuel Kemper knew six out of the seven fellows, who dragged him from his house, and horrid as it may appear, two of them were his near neighbours, two others were from below the line, but Americans, & two others were negroes of the neighbourhood, and whom he has, no doubt, ere now sworn to. Many circumstances have already transpired in the neighbourhood of Pinckneyville, in corroboration of Kemper's assertion, the most striking of which is, that the two white men above the line who are accused, have fled below; there is not a doubt but a number of white men below the line were above with this armed force, but that negroes were most active seems certain. The citizens of Pinckneyville, as well as all other places to which the news has extended, are much enraged, and wait in anxious expectation of some decisive measures being taken to bring to condign punishment the perpetrators of this horrid outrage; how far the act has been justified in the neighboring government, remains to be determined by our superiors, but 'tis much to be hoped no time will be lost in securing the white men who live above the line. The citizens appear to be all on the alert, no man considering himself safe where a few designing bad white men can exercise an influence over the blacks such as I have stated to you.
The following is a copy of a General Order, which has been transmitted to Colonel Ellis, commanding the militia of Wilkinson county.
Head-quarters, Washington, Mississippi Territory, Sept. 9th, 1805.
SIR,
YOU will, on the receipt of this order, immediately assemble from your regiment the following detachment for duty: viz. two Captains, two Lieutenants, two Ensigns, eight Sergeants, eight Corporals, two Drummers or Bugle-Horn men, and eighty-two Privates, to compose two equal companies: they are to be well armed, and supplied with twelve rounds of ammunition per man. Not knowing the state of your regiment, by actual return, it must rest with yourself from which battalion you are to detach them. This detachment is to act as a patrol near and along the line of demarcation, to prevent or check irregularities of every kind. They are to rendezvous at Pinckneyville, from whence they will be detached to their different posts: as soon as they are assembled, a return of them will be made, naming the commissioned officers, and reporting the strength and the state of arms, &c. &c. and forwarded to the inspector of this place, when you will receive further orders. In the mean time the detachment will be active as patrols, examining all equivocal characters passing the line from below, and especially if by night, stopping and securing any armed parties, improperly passing the line, as in some late instances: and in short, affording all proper protection, in their power, to the citizens of the United States, and their property. The better to effect this, one Captain and his command, will be detached to the east part of the line to be guarded, and take post on or near the Tickfaw, from whence the communication must be kept up to meet the patrol detached from the post near the west end of the line.
Every occurrence worthy of note, can and must be communicated in this way to the senior Captain, whose post will be in or near Pinckneyville, and who will report either directly to head-quarters, or to the inspector's office.
Should any hostile attempt be made, either on the citizens, their property, or the detachment on duty, force must be repelled by force.
Foreign Intelligence.
GERMANY. VIENNA, AUG. 12.
WE learn, that government has given orders for marching 15,000 men to reinforce the troops in the Tyrol. They are composed of veteran infantry and hussars. The

Archduke John is to command in Tyrol, with Gen. Mack for his second.
The troops destined for the camp of Baden are on the march to which the regiments in Bohemia are to be united. Three other camps are forming, one near Graz; another near Luzern; and a third near Linz.
Notwithstanding all the appearances of an approaching rupture, many people are of opinion that war will not take place, but that more probably a Congress will be held. However, it is very likely that the whole army will be placed on the war establishment by the first of September. Moreover, it is positively asserted that several battalions of the frontier troops are already on their march to Italy, pursuant to orders; and that 90,000 Russian troops are already on the Austrian frontiers. A great military promotion is also spoken of, in which a Field Marshal, some Generals, and Major-Generals will be appointed.
On the 20th of this month, the Archduke Charles will set out on his journey to Italy.
The Archduke has ordered that in future, in time of war, the officers of foot, from the Captain down to ensign, both included, shall not be permitted to have any horses with them. Their camp equipage must consist of no more than two uniforms, six shirts, two pair of boots, six pocket handkerchiefs, and two cravats. By this regulation, the officers will save much unnecessary expense, and the conveyance of the baggage by land carriage will be much more convenient.
They write from Milan, the 30th of July, as follows:—“The French troops in Italy have been in constant motion, for this month past; and they assemble in great numbers, on the Austrian frontiers, especially on the river Chiese, where, near mount Chiaro, an army of 30,000 men is already assembled; the destination of which is not yet known. The fortifications of Turin and Mantua are also placed in the strongest state of defence.”
AUG. 17. On the 12th inst. the levy of recruits commenced here, and in all the hereditary dominions of the Emperor, with great activity.—The movements of troops are also continuing.
On the 13th inst. a train of 102 pieces of cannon, with the necessary ammunition, left Vienna for Italy; and the road from Vienna to Baden is so covered with troops, that travellers can hardly pass that way.
Switzerland demands the protection of Austria; and has sent deputies to Vienna, for that purpose; but no answer has been given them.
Declaration of the Emperor of Germany.
“Although the Emperor has not as yet taken any direct part in the different efforts which have been made, in the course of the present maritime war, to reconcile the belligerent parties, and effect the re-establishment of peace, his Majesty has not been the less ardently desirous that an object so beneficial should be obtained by the exertions of the powers whose mediation was particularly solicited for that purpose.”
“This desire on the part of the court of Vienna was necessarily increased from the time that events, involving directly the interests and the balance of the continent, were produced by the subsequent consequences of the war between France and England, and from the time that his Majesty the Emperor of the French had publicly declared that the final settlement of the affairs of Lombardy should be deferred until the conclusion of this war, when it would be included in the negotiations which would take place for its termination. From that time the court of Vienna, who has possessions in Italy, and towards whom engagements were entered into respecting that important part of Europe, found herself immediately interested in the success of the negotiations for peace;—and this has, in consequence, declared, on different occasions, how anxious she was to have it in her power to contribute to accelerate their opening.”
“It resulted from this disposition on her part, that nothing could be more satisfactory to her than the intelligence of the pacific proposal made at the beginning of this war, by his Majesty the Emperor of the French to the court of London;—and of that of this latter power, in which the referred, upon that point, to the interference of his Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias, proposals which announced, on the part of both powers, a moderate and conciliating disposition, which it was hoped the mission of M. Novosiltzoff to Paris, offered and accepted with equal alacrity, would realize.”
“It is, therefore, with the deepest regret that the Emperor has learned that this mission has been cut short by the recent changes in the condition of the republics of Genoa and Lucca. Pleading on his side, in these late changes, reasons of additional weight for desiring the speedy commencement of conciliatory measures, and not being willing to relinquish the hopes, which he had built upon the spirit of moderation professed and solemnly confirmed by the French sovereign, the court of Vienna hastens to offer its good offices, in the hope that the general expectation which was entertained from the conciliating temper of all the Powers, should not be again disappointed. She therefore invites the Courts of St. Petersburg and the Tuileries to immediately renew the negotiation, which was on the point of being opened; being ready to lend her most earnest assistance to this desirable object, flattering herself that the Court of Berlin will also contribute towards it on her side, as a necessary consequence of the lively interest, which she has always professed to take in the re-establishment of the public repose.”
SALZBURG, AUG. 14.
All the troops quartered near the Turkish frontiers are under orders. The Austrians are moving towards the Inn and the Tyrol; besides the 12,000 men at Braunau, a considerable force has proceeded towards Sharding.
BAVARIA. MUNICH, AUG. 15.
A general uneasiness pervades the public mind. The armaments of Austria are a sufficient proof that she is determined on war, and the immense bodies of troops which she is marching towards the Inn, indicate an intention on her part to take possession of Bavaria in the first operation. The Austrian minister has hinted that the measure would take place. In consequence many persons expect every moment to see Austrians marching against Munich; and the elector of Bavaria finds himself constrained to take measures of precaution for his states, and his personal safety.
FRANCE. PARIS, AUG. 31.
The frontiers of the Empire seem to be menaced by the movement of the Austrian armies. Thirty thousand men are to march from the camps of Boulogne to the banks of the Rhine. This intelligence may surprize those who have even foreseen it.
In fact, we might foresee that the envious hatred of the British Cabinet, and the fear with which the genius of the Emperor Napoleon fills it, would induce Mr. Pitt to exhaust all the efforts of intrigue and corruption, to divide the dangers that menaced England, and make the Continent share them with her; but we may well be astonished that Austria should have so soon forgotten the lesson of experience, and that she should still give herself up to those sinister councils which have twice dragged her to the brink of a bottomless abyss.
Vanquished for several years, she had received from the magnanimity of the conqueror, more advantages than she would have dared to demand after victories; and it is against the hero, who, respecting courage and misfortune, stopped in his triumphs and twice saved her by a generous peace, that she is going to rekindle, at the voice of a perfidious ally, a war which to her will have neither legitimate object nor end.
But there is in future more than one day of Marengo to France & Austria.
The Hungarians, the Germans, will perhaps be tired of shedding their blood to preserve to the English the commercial and naval despotism which has so often insulted the Austrian Flag. The French will never be tired of fighting for the Freedom of the Seas, from which it is wished to banish them—for the defence of their Property which it is wished to destroy—for the prosperity of their Manufactures, which it is wished to stifle—for the majesty and greatness of the Empire which only wound the pride of their enemies—they will be faithful to the remembrance of their past glory, and to the sentiment of their present happiness.
In the storm of the Revolution, when we were without chief, without laws, without union, without government, and without bread, we made coalesced Europe respect the independence of our territory. The Revolution is at an end, order is restored, the State flourishing; he who restored laws, victory, & honor, leads on our soldiers, & presides over our destinies. Half Europe is for us—the other will breathe wishes for our success, even though it is fighting against us—it is easy to see on which side the danger will be.—( Bulletin de l'Europe. )
A Decree was made by His Majesty at the Imperial Camp of Boulogne, on the 26th concerning the levy of the conscription for the year 14—Pursuant to this decree, the 30,000 conscripts for the year 14, which, by virtue of the law of the 27th Nivole, year 13, are to be raised to complete the army to its establishment, and the thirty thousand destined to remain as a reserve, or to raise the army to the war establishment, are to be put into actual service.
His excellency the minister of foreign affairs arrived at the imperial camp at Boulogne in the night between the 11th and 12th Fructidor, and on the morning of the 12th transacted business with the Emperor.
That part of the imperial guard stationed at Paris has departed for Strasbourg; the companies of chasseurs will march to-day, and the grenadiers to-morrow.
His excellency marshal Messena is gone to Italy, to take the command of the French army.
SEPT. 5.
The division under General Oudinot, of 8000 grenadiers, composing the advanced guard, passed by forced forces off the 2d inst. through Cambrai, and was followed by four other divisions of 9000 men each.
By an imperial decree of the 9th Messidor, the island of Elba is re-united to the department of Corsica.
The combined squadrons left Ferrol on the 16th Thermidor, and entered Cadiz on the 4th Fructidor. Admiral Collingwood, with four ships and a frigate, entered the roads the same morning.
On the 14th inst. (Sept. 1st) the first division of the armed body commanded by marshal Davoust, arrived at Lille, and continued on the day following their march towards the Rhine.—Three regiments of horse-chasseurs and two regiments of hussars have also passed through that city on the same destination.
BOULOGNE, AUG. 31.
That part of the French army on the sea coast, which has departed for the Rhine, marched in columns, in the same order which is practised in the camps; so that, when they arrive on the theatre of war, they will be found all formed and disposed for the operations of the campaign. A finer army was never seen, one more impatient for battle, or more animated with the presage of certain victory.
FLORENCE, AUG. 17.
An Austrian courier arrived here from Naples brings intelligence that the court had quitted the capital, and had retired to Palermo. At the departure of the same courier a considerable fleet lay before Naples, but he was ignorant to what nation it belonged.—The armed force under the orders of General Saint-Cyr is concentrated in the two Abruzzes.
We are assured that the king of the Two Sicilies, on being solicited to take a part in the differences which exist between France and England, has renewed his former declaration that he will observe the most scrupulous neutrality. Several courtiers passed thro' this city within these few days, from Petersburg for Naples, with all possible expedition.
ENGLAND. LONDON, SEPT. 6.
The cession of Swedish Pomerania to Russia is officially contradicted. This is an important fact; as it is now not unreasonable to suppose that Prussia will remain neutral; for we know not of any other point upon which the cabinets of Petersburg and Berlin are likely to disagree.
Government has received information, that the camp at Boulogne was breaking up, and the troops marching towards the Rhine. Sir Sidney Smith has been off the French coast, reconnoitering.
Admiralty Office, Sept. 3.
A letter has been received from Capt. Barton, of the Goliath, dated August 18, informing of the capture, on the 16th, of La Torche, a French national corvette, of 18 guns and 196 men, commanded by Capt. Demen, having on board 54 of the late Blanche's crew. She was one of the squadron that destroyed the Blanche.
Dispatches have been received from Admiral Collingwood, informing of the arrival of the combined fleet at Cadiz, the 20th of August, consisting of 28 sail of the line. Sir Robert Calder and Admiral Cornwallis had been made acquainted with the fact.
Advices from Admiral Cornwallis mention, that a squadron of 10 sail of French ships, (four of the line) had chased the Melampus frigate, on the 30th of August, off the Penmarks.—They are supposed to be the ships left at Vigo, and bound to L'Orient.
The homeward bound Jamaica fleet of 156 sail has arrived, without the loss of a single ship, or at most but one.
Our letters from Falmouth state, that the homeward bound East-India fleet were in sight.
The Rochefort squadron, it is said, slipped into Brest, when Cornwallis had hauled off to intercept the combined squadron.
SEPT. 8.
Letters from Lisbon state, that the French frigate Topaze, of 44 guns, (one of those which destroyed the Blanche) has been captured by the Raisonable, of 64 guns, Capt. Rowley, and sent into Lisbon.
Nine sail of the East-India Fleet have arrived safe. The remainder were parted with about a week since, and are momentarily expected.
Lord Nelson's new appointment is, in some degree, limited; he is to act on emergencies, according to the best of his judgment. He proceeds first to Cadiz, then to the Mediterranean over which his command extends. In certain operations he is to have the selection and appointment of his favorite officers.
Several regiments are under orders for immediate embarkation; and vessels are taken up to transport them to their destination:—Of them are the following, viz. King's Dragoon Guards; 4th Dragoon Guards; 4, or Queen's own Dragoons; 6th Enniskillen Dragoons; 7th, 10th, 13th, 21st Light Dragoons; a detachment of the royal waggon train; all the first battalions of the line, and a large party of artillery.
The cavalry will amount to 12,000 men.
Domestic Occurrences.
PENNSYLVANIA. PHILADELPHIA, OCT. 15.
BY an arrival at New-York, we have received New-Orleans papers to the 23d ult. They contain nothing important. The Viper, British privateer was cruising off the Balize, and boarding every vessel going in or coming out. On the 18th of September the Marquis de Casa Calvo issued circulars to all the Spanish officers in the territory, requiring them to repair without delay to Pensacola, to join their respective regiments. The north eastern mail for Fort Stoddert and New Orleans, was robbed near Tuckabatch towns, (Greek nation) and the rider shot. The portmanteau was afterwards found, cut up, and most of the letters and packages pillaged.
OCT. 17.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Ellis, of the ship Two Brothers, to his owners in this city, dated at sea, Sept. 24th, 1805. lat. 30, 34, N. long. 66, 10 W.
“By this, you will be informed of my present distressed situation: On the 17th inst. being in lat. 21, 28, N. long. 61, 10, W. at 6 P. M. the gale commenced at east; I got down the top-gallant yards, and rigged in the jib-boom; at 10, took in all sail; at 1 A. M. shipped a sea that washed the main-deck of every thing—then cut away the mizen-mast to endeavor to scud, but the wind shifted sudden to the westward, and hove us on our beam ends, so that the water run in the cabin gangway. She lay about 10 minutes, and then righted, 15 minutes, and she went down again, when I never expected to see her right more, knowing that there was water in the cabin, but after laying about 10 minutes in this situation, the main-mast gave way, about 6 feet above the deck, and she then righted before the wind. I, and four others, then took the helm to scud her, while the rest were employed at the pumps, and in cutting away the rigging, to let the mast go afters; by our exertions at the pumps, we freed her in three hours. At 2 P. M. on the 18th, the wind came out a hurricane, at S. W. so that we were obliged to leave the helm (after being several times blown from it) & lay flat on the deck, at which time we shipped a sea over the quarter, that washed away all the quarter-board-quarters, stay-sails, bowsprit, fore-top-mast, and James Gardner, leaving us nothing but the fore-mast and fore-yard, and what sails we had below, as we could save no spars, sails or rigging. In that situation we scudded before the wind, until last evening, 8 P. M. being six days and two hours from the commencement to the end of the most severe gale that ever I knew, during which time we had neither light nor fire on board: we run past several

spars, oars, boards, planks, &c. and have now fell in with the ship Belle-ville, Capt. Oliver Peck, of N. York, from Cayenne, who has endeavored to render us all the assistance possible; but, unfortunately, he stove his boat in getting her out—but he will lay by us to-night, it being calm. 25th, 6 A. M. we have now got a cask of water, and a jib-boom, from Capt. Peck. The water we very much needed, having but thirty gallons on board; we are on allowance of one pint and an half of water per man. I now intend to try for some of the W. India islands.
"We are under great obligations to Capt. Peck, for his humane and friendly attention."
Copy of a letter from Captain Edward Yard, of the brig Ariadne, of this port, dated at sea, in lat. 20, long. 60, Sept. 23.
It is with pain I have to inform you, that on the 17th, we met with the most tremendous hurricane I ever saw, or any on board, which blew with such violence as to heave us on our beam ends, without an inch of sail, all our top-gallant yards down, top-gallant-masts launched, and the vessel well prepared to meet a gale.—We were under the necessity of cutting away the main-mast and with it went the fore-top-mast. She then righted, with her lee gun-wale in the water, where she lay 6 or 8 hours. We lost almost every thing off deck, with all our sails, except top-gallant and steering sails, and fore-sail. I have, with much labor and difficulty, got up jury-masts, with all the sail we could muster on them.—I hope we shall now be able to reach our intended port, I write by an Alexandria schr. Capt. Gilpin, who was so good as to spare us a small mast to assist us in making sail.
STATE OF NEW-YORK.
NEW-YORK, OCT. 24.
Mr. Hammond and Mr. Holmes, passengers in the ship Susan & Sarah, Capt. Marner, from Bordeaux, came to town on Tuesday last. The latter gentleman informs us, that the Susan & Sarah arrived at Newport on Thursday night, from Bordeaux, which place she left the 10th September.—He also communicates the following important intelligence:
150,000 Russians were on their march for Italy—and all the troops in the South of France were marching to meet them. That the French troops had taken Venice and Naples—that the army of England had left Boulogne in three divisions, and that one division had passed Lisle on the 3d of September, on its way to the frontiers. Austria was expected to take a decided part, as was also Prussia. The former had an army of 300,000 men ready to act, and sixty millions of florins in the treasury. There was no doubt of an immediate war with France, against Austria, Russia, Sweden, and the Porte. Bonaparte had returned to Paris from the coast. Our minister at Paris had declared, that the differences between Spain and the United States, looked favorable towards an accommodation.
Since the above was prepared, the ship Louisiana, Capt. Thompson, arrived at this port in 36 days from Bordeaux, bringing intelligence that the invasion of England was all over—Bonaparte having taken his troops from the coast with him to Italy, which is now to be the seat of war.
OCT. 25.
Capt. Hammond, from St. Peterburgh, informs, that the Russians were making every preparation for war: that 5 sail of the line were hauled out of the mole at Cronstadt, and ready to sail at a moment's warning: that there were in the harbour about 20 sail of the line, most of which were getting ready for sea: that one ship of the line and two frigates were launched at Peterburgh the latter part of July: that 3 Russian frigates were cruising in the Baltic: and, that at present the Russian army consisted of 600,000 men. A war with France was considered inevitable. A number of British ships had been taken up for the conveyance of troops to Lubec.
List of the fleet under the command of Admirals Cornwallis and Lord Nelson.
   GUNS. GUNS.     Ville de Paris 110 Spencer 74   San Joseph 112 Triumph 74   Hibernia 112 L'Achille 74   Victory 110 Ajax 74   Britannia 110 Swiftsure 74   Prince of Wales 98 Superb 74   Princess Royal 98 Blenheim 74   Prince George 98 Revenge 74   Prince 98 Mars 74   St. George 98 Terrible 74   Temeraire 98 Minotaur 74   Neptune 98 Orion 74   Bellerophon 98 Montague 74   Glory 98 Captain 74   Dreadnought 98 Bellerophon 74   Windlor Castle 98 Colossus 74   Queen 98 Bellona 74   Malta 84 Goliath 74   Cesar 84 Defence 74   Foudroyant 84 Thunderer 74   Tonnant 80 Defiance 74   L'Impetueux 80 Repulse 74   Tigre 80 Plantagenet 74   Canopus 80 Courageux 74   Donnagal 80 Dragon 74   Excellent 74 Hero 74   Leviathan 74 Diadem 64   Belleisle 74 Raisnable 64   Spartiate 74 Agamemnon 64   Warrior 74  
Total—Fifty-nine sail of the line.
Sir Robert Calder's and Rear Admiral Collingwood's divisions are part of Admiral Cornwallis's fleet; and the ships which went from Rear Admiral Collingwood up the Mediterranean with the expedition were to return; all are included in the above list.
List of Lord Keith's fleet in the Downs and Yarmouth roads.
   Edgar 74 St. Albans 64   Elephant 74 Roby 64   Majestic 74 Polyphemus 64   Princess Orange 74 Stately 64   Monmouth 64 Dictator 64   Agincourt 64  
Total—Eleven sail of the line.
In the West Indies, and at Jamaica.
   Atlas 74 Vanguard 74   Namur 74 Theseus 74   Northumberland 74 L'Hercule 74   Eagle 74 Remedies 74   Centaur 74 Illustrious 74  
Total—Ten sail of the line.
+ 98's cut down to 74's.
OCT. 26.
Extract of a letter from an American Gentleman of intelligence and respectability at Cadiz.
I can from my own knowledge vouch for the truth of the inclosed memorial, and I think it should be taken up in such a public manner by all the Merchants in the United States, as should convince the Government that their interests in the instance complained of is most seriously neglected.
THE MEMORIAL.
Recommendation to the Merchants of the United States trading to the Mediterranean.
WHEREAS the trade of the United States to the Mediterranean, is one of the most valuable of the said States, and has been during the last, and more particularly during the present war, much molested by an infamous set of privateers fitted out in the Ports of Spain, whose general rendezvous has been and continues to be the Port of Algeciras, before which port every vessel bound to the Mediterranean must necessarily pass, and whereas it appears there is no Consul or Agent for the United States, nor has there been for several years past at Algeciras, except a Spaniard nominated by Mr. John Gravino of Gibraltar (within a few weeks,) and that the said port being within the jurisdiction of the Consul of Cadiz, which office is held by a Spaniard now residing at Madrid, and who has not resided for many years past within 50 miles of his Consulate, and that the interests and honor of the United States and its Citizens are totally neglected and its vessels are daily captured and carried into the ports of Algeciras and the Captains or Seamen there engaged either to sign papers in a foreign language which in many instances are made the grounds of their condemnation, or obliged to enter into compromises equally injurious both to the honor of the United States and the interests of the citizens, and whereas J. Iznardy, Consul General of the United States, at Cadiz and its dependencies, has been applied to, to appoint a Vice Consul at Algeciras, and he has either been unwilling to do, or has been unable to get any person to serve under him, alleging that no person would consent to remain there without a fixed salary, which the Government have refused to allow to any Consul or Vice-Consul, and whereas from the above stated facts, it clearly appears, that the interests of the
United States and its citizens are totally abandoned to the mercy of a set of privateersmen, and that immense sums have been lost and continue daily to be brought in and condemned.
It is therefore strongly recommended to the citizens of the United States, engaged in the trade to the Mediterranean to call a meeting in the different Sea ports and present a petition to Congress claiming that protection which they conceive themselves and their property entitled to, and requesting that a respectable Citizen of the United States may be appointed to the Office of Consul General of Cadiz and its dependencies with an obligation of his residing at his post, and in case of no Citizen being willing from the local situation of Algeciras to remain there without a salary, that a salary may be allowed to the Vice-Consul residing at the port of Algeciras.
Cadiz, Aug. 15. 1805.
WARREN, SATURDAY, NOV. 2.
On Monday the 21st ult. FRIENDSHIP LODGE was consecrated, & its officers installed in ancient and ample form, at Gloucester. The ceremonies of consecration were performed in the Lodge room, after which a procession moved to the old meeting-house, where a pertinent prayer was made by the Rev. Brother GANO, a judicious discourse delivered by the Reverend Brother SMITH, and a Masonic charge by the M. W. Grand Master E. Bowen, jun. The exercises were interspersed with vocal and instrumental music. The Fraternity partook of a sumptuous dinner at the house of Mr. Cooke.
From Havana, Oct. 1, 1805.
"Since our last commercial advices, government have prohibited foreign vessels to load in future at the outports, excepting those which were cleared through the Customs previous to the issuing this decree. We however look upon the arrangement as temporary, and presume the decree will soon be revoked, and the same liberty granted as before."
"Vessels are not now permitted to enter any part of their cargoes for exportation without paying the inward duties—that is, no vessel is allowed to break bulk without becoming responsible for the payment of the whole amount of duties on all her cargo, though it should be partially exported. It is said that the necessities of government have caused this arrangement."
In a letter from Baltimore to a gentleman in New-York, that Mr. Munroe, our Minister at London, has in his dispatches to the Government of the United States, recommended an immediate declaration of war against Spain.
It is mentioned in a Southern paper, that a Spanish privateer, commanded by an American, named Hooper, has captured a ship of 400 tons, from Liverpool for New-York; and a Dutch brig from New-York for the West-Indies.
From the commencement of the late epidemic at New York to its termination, 254 persons died, of whom 166 were males, and 88 females.
On the night of the 25th instant, jewelry and watches to the amount of three thousand dollars were stolen from the shop of Mr. Jabez Baldwin, in Salem. For the detection of the thief 300 dollars reward are offered.
Mr. Dows, late from the Mediterranean, is appointed to command Gun-Boat No. 1, (at Charleston) in the room of Lieut. Fanning, deceased.
The Senate of France have disapproved the propriety of restoring the old Calendar, after the 1st of January next.
The black Emperor of Hayti, complaining of the loss which his government had sustained in the non-payment of duties, by certain American Captains and Supercargoes has issued his royal proclamation bearing date 1st of Aug. by which is to be enforced the following Regulations:—
"ART. I. From the date of the publication of the present decree, every foreign captain upon his arrival in one of the ports of this island, shall be compelled to give security for his vessel through a Haitian or American commercial House, expressly commissioned for the purpose, to whom he shall intrust the deposit and the sale of the merchandise by him imported."
"II. Every captain of a foreign vessel which shall not be consigned to one of the houses above mentioned, or who shall himself make sale of his cargo, shall be subjected to the confiscation of his vessel and cargo."
ERRATA. A literal error having escaped scapable observation in the elegant lines, inserted in our last, in the character of the late Governor FENNER, we think it expedient, as the best mode of correction, to republish them as follows:
"No farther seek his merits to disclose, Or draw his frailties from their dread abode, (There they alike in trembling hope repose) The bosom of his FATHER and his GOD."
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND.
DISTRICT OF NEWPORT.
   Cleared. For     Brig John Adams, Winslow, Washington   — Betsey, Arnold, Surinam   — Eagle, Sanford, Kingston   — Rising States, Jencks, Alexandria  
by the boats of the A. and the D. and with privateer Clamitine, by the D. ke  American vessels driven on the Florida Ship Providence, of Philad. Carried from New Orleans bound to Bur- on shore on Florida reef, the 19th A. M. some wreckers came to their about half an hour after, when by the principal part of her cargo got and proceeded on her voyage with- sustained much injury. She was with sugar, tobacco, indigo and peltry G. Gibson gave the wreckers a com- for getting off the ship. 25 bales of 18 boxes, 113 barrels sugar, 4 tierces bale peltry, and 13 tons log wood. Mr. Francis Lewis, Hughes, from Ha- bound to New-York, loaded with su- (R. I.) and proceeded the next day
The brig Pilgrim, Smith, from Pawtuxet for Savannah, got ashore on the South Breakers, near Cockspur, Georgia, on the 8th ult. She was got off with the loss of her cables and anchors.
NEW-YORK, OCT. 21.
We have been favored with a prospect of David Cotheal and William Cook, masters of the brig Besley and schr. Besley, dated the 12th of Sept. at Kingston, Jamaica. By this prospect it appears, that the brig Besley and schr. Besley, were bound from New-York to Mosquito Shore, on the Spanish Main, with a cargo of dry goods, ironmongery, and lumber; and on the 30th of August, being in the Caicos passage, they were boarded by three French schooner privateers under English colours, and carried under the West Caicos, and brought to anchor. A boat's crew from each of the privateers then came on board the brig and schooner, and plundered the cabin and vessel of every thing of value—among other things of new clothes, bolts of canvas, &c. The day following they came on board the brig, and after taking off the hatches, plundered the cargo of every thing valuable: also stores and provisions. They broke open almost every box, trunk, chest and package, and took such articles as they thought fit, and then destroyed the greater part of the brig's stores and started every cask of water on board, except one. Peter Rose, the supercargo of the above vessels, was taken on board the privateer, and the commander of one of them endeavored to prevail on him to ransom the brig and schooner, which he refused to do. He was then requested to sign a paper purporting that the said privateers had been supplied from the said brig with a very few trifling articles, which they had found in need of, and that they had not ill used or offered any violence to any neutral vessel." On Mr. Rose refusing to sign the said paper, he was treated with abusive language, and ordered to return on board his vessel. The passengers of the brig and schr. on being requested, also refused to ransom the vessel, or to sign the above mentioned paper. They then returned the papers belonging to the brig, excepting the manifest, which they retained, and ordered them to get under way. While they were getting under way, a boat from one of the privateersmen came on board the brig with five American seamen prisoners, who were taken by them from on board an American schr. called the St. Michael, of Baltimore, which had a short time before been captured by the said privateer, and sent to Barracoa. Being short of provisions and water, and having five additional seamen on board, the brig and schr. were obliged to bear away for the nearest port for a supply, and arrived at Kingston the 4th of Sept. last.
OCT. 26.
Arrived at quarantine last night, the schr. Reynard, Chester, in 15 days from Barracoa, with 60,000 wt. coffee. There had been no prizes sent into Barracoa, during the 22 days Capt. Chester was at that place. Four French privateers were confined to the harbor, by a British frigate, two brigs, and a schooner, which were off that port.
PHILADELPHIA, OCT. 24.
Arrived, brigs Lydia, McCulloch, St. Thomas; Commodore Barry, Mead, Havana. The day before Capt. Mead left Havana, an order was issued by government, that no vessel was to leave Havana for any of the out ports to load as formerly. Off Savannah, saw a fleet of 30 sail of English vessels under convoy of two frigates, bound for Europe.
Fresh and seasonable STAPLE GOODS.
JUST received, and now opening for Sale, [for Cash only,] by the Subscriber opposite the Baptist Meeting-House, a small Supply assorted Staple Goods, particularly adapted to the present and approaching Season, consisting of—Broadcloths, Plain, Serge, Coatings, Baizes, Demets, Flannels, Rose Blankets, Roggs, Turkey-down and Swan-downs, Vestings, Woollen and Vesting Pantaloon Cords, Worsted Hosiery, Wilborea, Rossells, Joans, Duroys, Durance, Twilled Velvets, Fine and Common Callicoes, Chints, Fustics, Colorasin and Austrian dressed Linens, White and Brown Platillos, Cotton and Linen Checks, Dimities, India-Cotton Sheeting, American and India-Cotton Shirting, Black and White Cotton Cambrics, Silk and Cotton Handkerchiefs, Camel-hair and Cotton Shawls, Black Lustings, Satins and Modes, Millenets, Edgings, Ribbons, Gallons, Bobbins, Tapes, Linen and Cotton Threads, Silk Sewings, Twill, Oilcloths, Silk and Cotton Braces, Cotton and Silk Gloves, Quality and Shoe Bindings, Glove-ties, Shirt Buttons, &c. &c.
A general Assortment of Hardware and Stationary.
Also a few Groceries.
PASCHAL ALLEN.
Warren, Oct. 26, 1805.

Zara was not at all surprised at the answer, as it did not differ from that given by all of whom she had asked the same question.
Arafchid was unwilling to make an immediate departure, and was far from being displeased, when Zara insisted on his staying to take part of a cold collation, and hear a concert performed by her slaves. The Sultan passed some hours with inexpressible delight; his eyes were continually fixed on the amiable Zara, and his ears were attentive to every word she spoke. When the repast was finished, Arafchid entreated Zara to tell him why she seemed so much affected when the name of Ebn Hassan was mentioned. She complied with his request, in a manner peculiar to herself. "Thou art, says she, my Lord, certainly a great stranger in Bagdad, if thou hast not heard of Zara's misfortune. My father, Giafer, was Grand Vizier to the great and invincible Commander of the Faithful Haroun Arafchid: He enjoyed, during life, the favour of the Sultan, and died full of years and honours. The great Arafchid has never seen me; for being, as I am told, informed that I was handsome, he declined admitting me to his presence, for fear of doing injustice to the charms of the beautiful Zobeide."
Immediately after my father's death, I retired to this house, and endeavoured to make myself as happy as I could, till the holy Prophet should dispose of me in marriage; but my happiness was not of long duration; for Ebn Hassan, a merchant of Bassora, coming to this city, by chance saw me: He did not strive to conceal the love with which he was immediately inspired; he came to my house, and, I own, soon got entire possession of my heart. In fine, I consented to be his; and we were soon afterwards married. The unfortunate Ebn Hassan was the best of men, and the kindest of husbands; but alas! I was soon plunged into an abyss of misery, in which I still remain. We had not been married a month, before I was surprised by a message from Afsan, Grand Vizier to the Sultan, who was always envious of the favours my father enjoyed. The purport of the message the slave brought, was, to persuade me, if I had any regard to my safety, to consent to a divorce from my dear Ebn Hassan, as he said I had greatly debased myself by consenting to such a match. It may well be imagined, my Lord, I refused to comply; however, I heard no more from him. But how, my Lord Mester, shall I be able to conclude my story! excuse a woman's weakness; tears will have a vent. About a month afterwards, one delightful summer's evening, as we were sitting together in a cool alcove, we heard a great noise in the garden, and one of our black slaves rushed into our presence wounded and covered with blood: He had only strength to say, with a faint voice, my Lord, be careful; the villains are at hand, when he dropt on the ground. They were indeed near; for we instantly saw approaching towards us a confused number of Arabs. Ebn Hassan was determined to sell his life and treasure at a dear rate; he drew his sabre, and attacked them with a resolution not to be described; but what could he do against numbers? He received a slight cut in his arm in the fray, when the chief of the robbers advancing, ordered his companions not to dare to wound him, but to take him alive. This they soon effected; and immediately, notwithstanding my cries, tears and entreaties, they carried him off, alas! I fear never more to return. Nature, not being able any longer to hold out, I fell into a swoon; and when I recovered, I lamented my hard fate, not only to be robbed of the best of husbands, but of all my treasures. Imagine, my Lord, what was my surprise, to be told by one of my slaves, that the robbers had touched nothing belonging either to me or Ebn Hassan, and that all his goods and treasure had been brought by his slaves to my house from the caravanera. It is now, my Lord, two years that I have passed in this unhappy situation, making it my constant business to inquire after him
of every merchant that comes from Bassora; but, to my great astonishment, can meet with none that know him." Arafchid, after pausing a while begged of Zara to describe his person. "He was, my Lord, says she, inclining to be tall, had dark hair, lively blue eyes, and a remarkable scar on his forehead." The Sultan promised the amiable Zara to make all possible inquiries after her husband, and took his leave.
The next morning the great Arafchid, reflecting on what had passed the day before, sent for Afsan, the Grand Vizier, and spoke to him as follows: "Afsan, go instantly to the house of Zara, the daughter of Giafer; take her into thy custody; let her treasures be sealed with thy seal, and conveyed safe to my palace, and let her dwelling be razed to the ground in her presence."
Afsan with joy obeyed the Sultan's orders, and the beautiful Zara was in a few hours reduced from the greatest affluence to be a prisoner in the house of her father's old enemy. As soon as the Sultan knew his orders were obeyed, he commanded the Vizier to deliver Zara into the care of the Muti.
Zara lamented the hardness of her fate, inasmuch as she could not tell wherein she had offended the Sultan. Patience was her only remedy; and she comforted herself with the reflection, that no misfortune could be great to her when compared to the loss of her dear Ebn Hassan.
Arafchid commanded the grandees to attend him in the divan; and, when he was seated on the throne, spoke thus to Sessi, the son of Afsan the Vizier, who was the night before arrived from the army, which he had for some time commanded against the Greeks. "Sessi, thou hast done well; I am satisfied with thy services in the camp, and must now think of rewarding thee for thy valour. I have found thee a wise that is worthy of thee; therefore instantly prepare to marry her." A lady in the veil was introduced, and the ceremony was performed by the Cadi, in the Sultan's presence. "Unveil that beautiful face, most amiable Zara," said the Sultan, and let Sessi see that I have made him no bad choice." But what was their surprise, when she saw in Sessi her long lost Ebn Hassan, and he his beloved Zara. They threw themselves at the Sultan's feet, and poured forth a thousand blessings on him for his goodness. Arafchid, whose heart overflowed with humanity, spoke as follows: "It was thy father, Sessi, that bribed the Arabs to steal thee from thy bliss; at his desire thou wert appointed to command the army against the Greeks; and it was he that prevented thy return to Bagdad; all because thou hast married the daughter of Giafer, whom he hated. Thou wert indeed to blame, Sessi, for taking on thee, in so important a transaction, a fictitious name and character; but thou hast already suffered enough for thy infraction: Thou art now married in a proper manner to the amiable Zara, and may ye long be happy. As for Afsan, my will is, that he resign his office of Grand Vizier to his son, and go to command the army against the Greeks, and see that he gives us as good an account of the enemy as Sessi has already done. Zara will easily forgive my increasing her sorrow by the manner in which I sent for her: The heart oppressed with grief is most susceptible of joy; the greater her measure of affliction was, so much the greater was her pleasure at meeting with Ebn Hassan; and in the person of Arafchid, I thank the amiable Zara for her hospitable reception, when she thought me only Mester, a merchant of Bassora."
THE VIRTUOUS FATHER.
A British Anecdote.
ALFRED the Great, lived in the greatest familiarity with his nobles, and one of his principal pleasures was in visiting his subjects, of every rank and denomination. In one of his excursions, accompanied by Ethelbert, he repaired to the castle of Albanack, who received his royal master with every attestation of joy: He presented to the prince, his wife and three daughters,
who were uncommonly beautiful. Ethelwitha eclipsed her sisters by the dignity of her deportment, and the grace and elegance of her person. At supper, Ethelwitha had the honour of attending Alfred, who was smitten with her blaze of charms, and lavish in his panegyrick of her beauty. The emotion was too lively to escape the penetrating eye of Albanack, who communicated to his wife his inquietudes upon the impression his daughter had made on the King's feelings. He was not deceived in his conjectures; for Alfred had confided his passion to Ethelbert, who was too much a courtier, not to give into the views and wishes of his sovereign.
Early in the morning, Albanack knocked at the door of the king's apartment, and desired immediate audience. Alfred recollecting that it was the voice of his host, ordered him to enter; when he was struck with the appearance of Albanack, holding a drawn sword in one hand, and in the other his three daughters, in deep mourning, in the attitude of the most poignant distress.
"What is this I see?" exclaimed the king.
"A father," answered Albanack, "whose honour is more dear to him than life itself. My motive for this proceeding is explained in a few words. You are a king, and I am your subject, but not your slave. You are well acquainted with my illustrious ancestors, and it is now proper that you should know my sentiments. I may possibly be deceived. I thought last night, that I discovered a particular attention to my daughters. If you have conceived the idea of dishonouring my house, you see the sword that shall in an instant sacrifice these unhappy willing victims. If a pure flame is kindled in your breast, my alliance will not be deemed unworthy royalty;—chuse, and name her that is born to such distinguished honour."
The king, struck with the noble, though daring courage of Albanack, gave his hand to Ethelwitha, who was afterwards publicly proclaimed queen.
ANECDOLE.
GENERAL Lee was remarkably slovenly in his dress and manners; & has often, by the meanness of his appearance, been subject to ridicule and insult. He was once attending General Washington to a place distant from the camp. Riding on, he arrived at the house where they were to dine, some time before the rest of the company. He went directly to the kitchen, and demanded something to eat; when the cook, taking him for a servant, told him she would give him victuals in a moment, but he must first help her off with the pot. This he complied with, and sat down to some cold meat, which she placed for him on the table. The girl was remarkable inquisitive about the guests who were coming, particularly of Lee, who (she said) she heard, was one of the "most oddest and ugliest men in the world. In a few moments she desired the General again to assist her in placing on the pot, and scarce had she finished, when she requested him to take a bucket & go with her to the well. Lee made no objection, and began drawing the water. In the mean while, Gen. Washington arrived, and an Aid de Camp was dispatched in search of Lee; whom, to his great surprise, he found engaged as above. But what was the confusion of the poor girl! on hearing the Aid de Camp address the man with whom she had been so familiar, by the title of Excellency . The mug fell from her hand, and dropping on her knees, she began crying aloud for pardon; when Lee, who was ever ready to see the impropriety of his own conduct, but never willing to change it, gave her a crown; and turning to the Aid de Camp, observed "You see, young man, the advantage of a fine coat. The man of consequence is indebted to it for respect; and neither virtue nor abilities without it, will make him look like a gentleman."
ZARA; or ROYAL JUSTICE.
WHEN Haroun Arafchid, the mirror of magnificence, the delight of the poor, and the favourite of the holy Prophet, reigned in the great city of Bagdad, justice was administered with an unprecedented impartiality. This great Sultan was not content with punishing the reprobate; but much of his time was employed in searching for and rewarding the virtuous. He often went in private through the remote parts of the city, that his own eyes might tell him whether his officers deceived him in their reports: They seldom did it, as death was the certain consequence to them. In one of these excursions, as the Sultan was going through the street leading to the principal mosque, he heard, a delightful voice singing in the concert with instrumental music. His curiosity was roused; the day was closed; the sun was sunk beneath the horizon; and a black impending cloud seemed to threaten an approaching storm: Turning to the chief of the eunuchs who attended him, he gave him an order where to wait, and walked towards the door of the mansion of delight. A female slave refused him admittance; but when he told her he was a merchant of Bassora, and was on his way to Cairo, she consented that he should come into the saloon, whilst she went to acquaint her mistress of his being there.
The house which the Sultan had entered belonged to Zara, only daughter to his late Grand Vizier Giafer. Zara was fairer than words can express, and had more graces than the daughters of Paradise; she lived retired from the court, and might, but for Ebn Hassan, have been the most happy of women. Zara ordered the slave to ask the stranger his name; and when he said it was Mester, he was conducted to the presence of Zara the accomplished.
The Sultan, who lived in an eastern splendour, could not forbear being struck with the neat and orderly magnificence of the apartments he passed through: Elegance, economy, and wealth, seemed to vie for pre-eminence; every thing had a proper place; nothing could be added without hurting the judicious eye; and if you took any thing away, there was an apparent deficiency. How was the great Arafchid amazed when he beheld Zara herself: An easy elegance contributed to the grace of an enchanting person; her voice was like the sweetest music, her eyes resembled the morning star, her address was polite, her manner affable. She gave the Sultan the customary salute, and pointed to a sofa, whereon he might repose himself. Zara was surrounded by her women, and the Sultan had not been a moment seated, before she thus addressed him: "Mester is doubtless surprised at his finding so easy an admittance at Zara's habitation; but it is not more than what she affords to all the merchants of Bassora that pass through the great city of Bagdad; and she is in some sort prompted by interest to give them the reception she does. Can my Lord Mester give me any tidings of Ebn Hassan, a merchant of Bassora?"
Arafchid, who had viewed her with admiration whilst she was speaking, made her the following answer: "Thy servant Mester, most beautiful Zara, is particularly unhappy in not being able to give any tidings of Ebn Hassan, as he never heard of such a merchant at Bassora."

they commenced blackguarding me, asking where I was from and where bound to, and every 10 or 20 minutes firing into my hull and rigging. I repeatedly told them who I was, and begged of them not to sink and murder us in cold blood—in this deplorable situation we were kept until midnight, when being within pistol shot, under their lee, they hailed and told us to wear ship immediately or they would sink us—I put up helm to wear, and, as soon as our stern was fair to their broadside, they poured a whole broadside into us, loaded with round and grape shot, which hulled us, cut our rigging and sails in many places—at this time the moon was setting and it becoming dark and cloudy, made sail before the wind and got clear of them; having stood E. S. E. the remainder of the night, saw no more of them. They fired from 40 to 50 shot at us, and I have no doubt but they supposed they sunk us. We picked up off our decks a number of the grape shot fired at us.
I suppose the above piratical brig to be about 180 or 200 tons burthen, British built, completely fitted for a guineaman, and I suspect bound to Charleston or Georgia—I think she is flush deck, and had a woman figure head, rather small for the size of the brig.
Besides the articles above enumerated, they carried off all my navigation books."
STATE OF NEW-YORK.
NEW-YORK, OCT. 28.
A Philadelphia paper, says, "A gentleman from Madeira informs us that the British ship of war Raisonneable , of 74 guns, arrived at that island the latter end of Aug. bearing marks, as they allowed, of the heavy well directed fire of the combined fleets, in her masts, sails and hull, in the action under command of Sir R. Calder.—When some of the officers were asked why they did not engage the French a second time, they said it was Sir Robert's fault, as he was a little bashful, having been rather roughly handled. After being repaired she sailed about the 10th Sept. as was said, to cruise for the British East-India fleet, which she was to convoy to England."
By the same conveyance, we learn that on the 7th of September, the ship Octavia , Capt. Leffingwell, of New-York, who arrived at Madeira from Bordeaux, about twelve o'clock at night, was discovered to be on fire in the lower hold, supposed to be by the inattention of some drunken sailors, one of which was smothered to death, and others considerably burnt, as was both the hands of the captain, in his endeavours to extinguish the fire when discovered; the Raisonneable sent her boats and engine to her assistance, when finding that to scuttle the Octavia , was the only mode to save her, the same was effected; but being loaded with wine, she only sunk to her main deck and thereby extinguished the fire. The next day the Raisonneable hauled alongside the Octavia , raised her, stopped the scuttle and pumped her out, so that it was thought she might soon be refitted to perform her voyage.
OCT. 31.
Capt. Burgiss, of the brig Eliza , from Havanna, informs, that on Monday night last, about 8 leagues to the southward of the light-house, he discovered two lights, as near in appearance to the lights on Sandy-Hook as possible, which he supposed were erected for the purpose of decoying vessels, and which, from the haziness of the weather, had like to have brought the Eliza and two other vessels on shore. After making the above lights, Capt. B. tacked and stood to the southward, and ran them out of sight; then tacked to the northward, and made the same lights as before, which was three hours afterwards, and did not perceive the mistake till day-light. This ought to be a subject of enquiry.
NOV. 1.
Yesterday arrived at this port the United States brig Hornet , Isaac Chauncy, Esq. commander, in 48 hours from Hampton Roads. The Hornet is a beautiful new vessel, burthen nearly 500 tons, mounts 18 nines, but is to carry 18 forty-eight pound carronades, and it is said, he saucy sailer in our navy.
By Capt. Anderson, from Nantz, we learn that the French frigate Cybele , of 44 guns, had been captured in the Channel, by the Dido , of the same force, also lately captured by the Phoenix frigate of 36 guns. The Dido and Cybele are the two frigates which last spring made their escape from this port through the Sound, after being blockaded several months by two British frigates.
The British frigate Cambrian , Captain Beresford, has again arrived off Sandy-Hook from Halifax, and re-commenced the examination of inward bound vessels.
The mayor of this city has issued a proclamation offering a reward of 100 dollars, for the apprehension of the person or persons, who murdered a male infant on the 28th ult. by placing it in the mud under the bridge at Sandy-hill, where it languished, and afterwards died.
NOV. 2.
The following information has been received at the Danish Consulate Office, and is now published for the Government of the concerned.
"As the same danger with which vessels proceeding from the United States to Danish ports are liable to threaten the public state of health, in no less degree exists with those bound to other ports on the Baltic, His Majesty's Government has invited the neighbouring powers to adopt similar precautions with vessels bound from the United States to any of their respective ports, as by the Royal Ordinance of 15th May last, has been prescribed for Danish vessels as well as others proceeding from the United States for any Danish port. It has in consequence thereof, been agreed between his Majesty's Government and the Governments of Sweden, Russia and Prussia, that Consular certificates shall henceforth be furnished either by Danish Consuls or Vice-Consuls, where these powers themselves have no commercial agents, or by theirs, vice versa , where no Danish Consul or Vice-Consul reside. Any vessel therefore to whatever nation it may belong, who after public notice has been given of this arrangement, shall proceed from the United States to any Danish Port or to any port on the Baltic, without being provided with a Consular certificate of Health, will absolutely on its arrival at the Sound or at its port of destination, if not bound to the Baltic, be subjected to quarantine for a longer or shorter time according to circumstances, even if it should be provided with clean Bills of health from the respective authorities."
MASSACHUSETTS.
BOSTON, NOV. 2.
The Alexander Hamilton , Captain Leach, arrived from Calcutta, has furnished papers to the 20th June:—They do not contain any accounts of new operations against Holkar . Rear-Admiral Sir Edward Pellew, who is appointed to the chief naval command in India, had arrived at Madras. He succeeds Vice-Admiral Rainer; and has under him Vice-Admiral Trowbridge.
NOV. 5.
By the arrival of the ship Dromo , from Liverpool, we have been favoured with London papers to the 10th of Sept. inclusive. We have no account of the commencement of hostilities on the European Continent; but that event is looked to with increased confidence in Great-Britain. Preparations for the sailing of a considerable body of troops from England, for the purpose, it was supposed, of joining a Russian or an Austrian army, were nearly matured. The fleets at Cadiz and Brest remain at their moorings. The small squadron from Rochefort, was at sea.
Capt. Skillings, who left Holland on the 19th of September, informs, that the commencement of hostilities between France and Austria, was momentary expected at the time of his departure. On the 28th Sept. in lat. 47, 33, long. 14, 43, Capt. S. spoke the British frigate Indefatigable , and was told, that a few days previous she had fallen in with the Rochefort squadron, consisting of 11 sail, ships of the line and frigates, and was then proceeding to give information to Admiral Cornwallis.
Sir W. Scott, held a court at London on the 13th of Sept. to try the cases of certain neutral vessels. The Franklin , (which had been a French vessel, but purchased by the Messrs. Belis, of America, and sailing under a certificate,) was claimed, with her cargo, as neutral
property. The sailors had sworn they believed the property belonged to Messrs. Grays of Bordeaux. The plaintiffs alleged the sailors deposed in such manner from revenge, because they had been imprisoned for desertion previously to the ship's sailing. The captors contended that W. Bell, of London, a British subject, was one of the owners, and therefore the voyage illegal. It was answered, he was merely an agent for his brother. The case was reserved for further proof.
We understand, that in the County of Berkshire, in this State, and in some towns in the interior of New-Hampshire, considerable snow has fallen this season.
WARREN, SATURDAY, NOV. 9.
The General Assembly of this State, which met last week at South-Kingstown, adjourned on Saturday, to the 1st Monday in February next, then to meet at East-Greenwich.
Thursday the 28th inst. is appointed to be observed in this State as a day of Thanksgiving.
Late accounts from New-Orleans mention that the article of flour had become a mere drug; 30,000 barrels were at market, price from 7 to 8 dollars.
The Secretary of State has published the names of 272 American seamen, now detained on board British cruizers, for want of documents to show their citizenship.
The New-York board of health have informed their fellow citizens, that in their opinion "every reasonable cause of danger from malignant fever has ceased."
The public are cautioned against receiving three dollar bank bills, purporting to be bills of the Burlington bank, signed S. Potter, Cashier, and Charles Jones, President; also twenty dollar bills of Sciuate bank, signed Wm. Bradford, Cashier, and Roger Brown, President; also five dollar bills of Fredericktown bank, signed C. Smith, Cashier, and George Roberts, President; also two dollar bills of the Exchange bank of Burlington, signed S. Potter, Cashier, and Charles Jones, President; also bank bills of any denomination, purporting to be bills of the Jefferson bank, of Providence, signed Wheeler Martin, President; as there are no banks of the above denominations in the United States.
CONSULATE OF SPAIN.
Charleston, Oct. 19.
The Consul of his Catholic Majesty informs the merchants and traders within his Consular jurisdiction, that the importation of Dry Goods (Muslins excepted) Flour and other provisions, is permitted at Porto-Rico; and that the usual documents will be granted at this Office for vessels bound to said port.
The duties payable on Dry Goods are to per cent. and on provisions 6 per cent. with liberty to export the produce of the island on paying 5 per cent. DIEGO MORPHY.
MARRIED]—In this town, on Sunday evening last, Mr. GEORGE R. ARNOLD, of Providence, merchant, to Miss ELIZA PADDEN, of Taunton.
At Providence, on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. GEORGE W. DAVIS, to Miss BATHSHEBA LIPPITT, daughter of Mr. John Lippitt.
DIED]—In Swansey, on Sunday morning last, Mr. JAMES SISSON, a bachelor, in the 89th year.
At Providence, on Sunday morning last, Miss MARY SPURR, daughter of Col. John Spurr, in the 21st year of her age.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND.
DISTRICT OF NEWPORT.
Cleared. For Schr. Lucretia, Spencer, Charleston Brig Russell, Newton, West-Indies
DISTRICT OF PROVIDENCE.
Entered. From Brig Perseverance, Remington, St. Kitts Swift, Bullock, Grenada Cleared. For Snow Ida, Sayer, Martinique Schr. Union, Hatch, Charleston
DISTRICT OF BRISTOL.
Entered. From Sloop Rebeckah, Hicks, Providence Cleared. For Sloop Minerva, Bliven, Newport Oliver, Barney, Norfolk Schr. Friendship, Cranston. Ditto
The brig Rambler , of Rhode Island, from the Coast of Africa for Charleston, was spoke October 19, lat. 28, long. 68, 45.
NEW-YORK, NOV. 1.
The sloop Wealthy , Clark, in 41 days from Demerara. The brig Heroine , Smith, of New-London, was to sail in 6 days for N. York. The Wealthy has experienced 7 gales, and received some damage—was humanely supplied with provisions by Capt. Cooper, of the ship Perseverance , 2 days from Norfolk for Bourdeaux.
The brig Polly , Tripp, of Tiverton, R. I. and schooner Mary Ann , Anthony, of Boston, were carried into Porto Rico, the 7th and 8th Sept. and condemned, being bound to Barbadoes, with horses, contraband.
PHILADELPHIA, OCT. 30.
New-Province papers to the 5th inst. mention the capture of the Spanish sloop Lucia li-
defonso, by the boats of the Alexandrine and the Spanish privateer Clamidine , by the D. ke of Arbol.
American vessels driven on the Florida reefs.—Ship Providence , of Philad. Captain Gibson, from New-Orleans bound to Bourdeaux, got on shore on Florida reef, the 18th ult. at 4 A. M. some wreckers came to their assistance about half an hour after, when by taking out the principal part of her cargo got her off, and she proceeded on her voyage without having sustained much injury. She was loaded with sugar, tobacco, indigo and peltry.—Capt. Gibson gave the wreckers a compensation for getting off the ship, 25 bales of cotton, 48 boxes, 113 barrels sugar, 4 tierces and one bale peltry, and 13 tons logwood.
Schr. Francis Lewis, Hughes, from Havanna, bound to New-York, loaded with sugar, molasses and hides, got on shore on the Florida reef on the 15th ult.—the same day she was got off by the wreckers, who received for their assistance 51 boxes sugar and some hides.
Schr. Sally, Prince , of Boston, from Mananzas, got on shore about the 19th ult. vessel lost, her cargo, 140 boxes sugar saved and all the materials.
NORFOLK, OCT. 22.
Arrived, the brig George , Cox, from Teneriffe. Oct. 8, in lat. 26, 36, long. 64, 35, fell in with the wreck of a large top sail Schooner of New-York on her stem, her name ended with a C but being so much under water could not see the beginning; her main and quarter deck seemed fresh painted yellow, main-mast entirely gone and partners ripped up; hatches open, could not discern her cargo, but suppose from the hold's being white that it was flour; picked up her jib-boom and top-mast, steering sail boom quite new and of spruce pine; nothing standing but fore mast and bowsprit; there was a hand-spike lashed in the shrouds with three, supposed to be a resting place for a man, but there was not the appearance of a living person on board; it was too late in the evening that more particulars could not be obtained.—Picked up a barrel of flour, near the wreck marked D. 101, fine of Alexandria. Oct. 10, in lat. 28, 30, long. 68, 30, spoke the Vengeance , of New-York, a French built ship, out 8 days from St. Bartholomews. Oct. 13, at 6 P. M. was brought too by the British ship Leander , 50 guns, and treated politely—information that they had captured the Vengeance , of New-York. (the same I spoke on the 10th) and had sent her to Bermuda for adjudication, as she appeared very suspicious.
Also, ship Glory , Haynes, 14 days from St. Bartholomews. Oct. 11, lat. 27, long. 69, 23, spoke the ship Little Ann , Annapol. 43 days from New-London, for Bermuda, with live stock, not being able to find Bermuda, had bore away for Turks-Island. The flock had been 14 days without water, supplied her with a puncheon.—The master of the Ann , informed Capt. H. that at lat. 29, 51 he spoke the Ann Elizabeth , from Petersburg. (Virg.) bound to St. Martins, the master then very ill and speechless, had no other navigator on board. Oct. 14, lat. 30, 46, long. 72, 34, was boarded by the British ship Leander , Capt. T. B. C., presented us with some potatoes and poultry, and very politely treated.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. In General Assembly, October Session, A. D. 1805.
An Act further to suspend the operation of the act, entitled, "An Act, for the limitation of certain personal actions."
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, and by the Authority thereof it is enacted, That the operation of the said Statute be and the same is hereby so far further suspended until the twenty-fifth day of April next; that the same shall then operate and take effect, in the same way and manner as if the same had passed and been enacted on the twenty-fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred.
Resolved, That this act be forthwith published by the Secretary, in all the news-papers printed in this State.
A true Copy.
Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
JOHN CROADE
WISHES to acquaint his Friends and Customers, that he has just received a large additional Supply of Fresh and seasonable GOODS , such as Baizes, Flannels, Coatings, Fearsots, or Duffles, Blankets, Broadcloths, Stuffs, &c. He feels justified in remarking, that as he is in the habit of buying his Goods in large Quantities, and generally for ready Money, he is enabled to Sell them at the lowest Cash rates, whether he does so or not, his Customers will Judge. *Warren, Nov. 8, 1805.
TO BE SOLD
AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On Thursday, the 14th Instant, at 3 o'Clock, Afternoon, at the Wharf of James D'Wolf, Esq. Bristol.
THE staunch and good Schooner HIRAM , she is an excellent Vessel, and may be fitted for Sea at a small Expense.—Her Inventory may be seen on Application to the Subscriber.—Conditions of Sale will be made known at said Time and Place.
BILLINGS WALDRON, Auctioneer. *Bristol, Nov. 8, 1805.
LOST on Wednesday last, between Bristol, and this Town, a dark Brown TIPPET: Whoever finds the same and will leave it at this Office, shall be handsomely Rewarded. *Warren, Nov. 8, 1805.

APOLLO'S FOUNT.
From the MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE.
S O N N E T.
FAIN would my heart in lofty strains rehearse, The brightening splendors of Columbia's name, Pay the glad tribute of heroic verse, And waft her worthies to the fields of fame. Rapt with the thought, I catch the living lyre, And strive with trembling hand to sweep the strings, Alas! the muses, other notes inspire, Of love alone, my voice reluctant sings. For other bards, the muse reserves the meed, To crown with glory, valour's generous deed, And sing the patriot, ever dear to love. My languid breath with feeble ardour burns, And still whatever chord I strike, returns Nought but the joys, the rapt'rous joys of love. ALCANDER.
From the MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE.
LOUISA.—A NOVEL.
RESIGNATION to the will of Providence is most certainly a duty, and few even pretend but that a calm compliance with our fate, however severe, renders that fate less irksome. To be cheerful in adversity, is thought a proof of a great mind; to be humble in prosperity, is a proof of a good one. A person who practices the one, may certainly be the other. Goodness and greatness are terms almost synonymous with me; why then should we sink beneath our species, by repining at the decrees of a being infinitely wise, merciful and just; who is acquainted with our wants, who knows what is best suited to our situations, and is sensible of our erroneous wills. I have met with many proofs, that condescension, resignation and benevolence, are frequently rewarded in this state. The following tale is perhaps an example.
Louisa was not a regular beauty, but her softness, her sprightliness and delicacy, that sensibility that diffused itself over the features, gave such a charm to every thing she said or did, that beauties were often overlooked in her company, and she never had the mortification to be neglected. A person that had seen her would have said she was a pretty girl; and when they had conversed with her, they would find she had an art of interesting the feelings.
Her father had been attentive to her education; it was polite and useful; it was such as taught her not to fret at little evils, and to bear great misfortunes without murmuring. He was constantly inculcating lessons of patience, cheerfulness and resignation; he frequently repeated Pope's universal prayer, as the best human production; he made her acquainted with history, and early inspired a love of poetry. She read many speculations and philosophical essays, and was soon an habitual moralist. As for religion, the Bible was put into her hands, and she was taught, rather to make that the guide of her life, than a subject of her conversation.
Her mother was a most excellent woman, and knowing it was necessary that a female should be a good housewife, as well as an agreeable companion, rendered Louisa a useful member of society by instructing her in every domestic accomplishment. There was no employment in the family way, however servile, but what she was well acquainted with: She must know how to obey before she learnt to command; and in order to have business well performed by servants, a mistress must understand it herself.
The first time Louisa had occasion to practice that fortitude she had learned, was at the death of her mother. — When Louisa was eighteen years old, she lost this excellent parent, and none ever felt a loss more severely. The gentle girl for a time gave a loose to sorrow, and shed a torrent of tears; but when she saw a father sinking under his own misfortunes, lamenting his separation from the loved companion of his life, she bade her heart to cease its throbbing, and bowed submission to the stroke; and by her constant attention, her unwearied endeavours to sooth her father's grief, and calm the anguish of his heart, she taught him almost to forget the wife he had lost, in the contemplation of her daughter's virtues.
Louisa managed the family in her mother's room; and her conduct was so just, so highly commendable, that she became the object of universal esteem: But scarcely had she begun to live with serenity and innocence, when her remaining parent was taken off by an apoplexy. Judge, ye daughters of sensibility—judge what must be her emotions, and lend a tear to Louisa's woes! At first she sunk beneath them—she felt herself alone—she looked with horror and anguish upon every object around her; but she saw not a father to protect her through the maze of life, nor an indulgent mother to guide her in the paths of rectitude.
The reverend Evander and his amiable companion contributed not a little to raise the dejected fair one; they had long lived in the neighbourhood, and been the sincere friends of her departed parents; this endeared them, this rendered them revered and respected by Louisa; she attended to their advice, and Evander settled her affairs, and kept every thing that might perplex her from her knowledge. She was mistress of the mansion she lived in, and had about four thousand pounds in money, besides a large farm that was around the house. Louisa settled a little plan for her conduct; she regained her cheerfulness, and became satisfied with the decrees of Providence; & her poor neighbours had every day reason to bless her generosity & humanity.
She became acquainted, by accident, with Pallador; he was a worthy young man, possessed of an affluent fortune that was at his own disposal; had received a good education, and was pleasing in his person. Their sentiments were similar, and it was not long before their hearts formed the tenderest and most interesting emotions in favour of each other. Pallador persuaded and pressed with all the energy of a youthful lover to be made happy; and Louisa, convinced his passion was sincere, and certain of his merit, could not deny his entreaties. As far removed from a prude as from a coquette, she had not a sensation that virtue blushed to own, and by the advice of Evander, gave him her hand about a year after the death of her father. They removed to town as soon as the marriage knot was tied, and soon became the happiest pair in the circle of their acquaintance. Their felicity received an addition the second year of their marriage by a birth of a little daughter. Their infant Elvira soon became the delight of Pallador, and the darling of Louisa. Every day was ushered in by a succession of rational amusements; their affability pleased all their acquaintance, while their liberality taught the hearts of the poor to sing for joy. But alas! how transient is human felicity—how variable is the lot of mortals!—of this, Louisa is a striking proof.
Pallador's affairs became distressed by the villainy of a man who pretended that Pallador's father had defrauded him of large sums of money. The man commenced a lawsuit against him, and by the chicanery and subterfuges of law, involved him in difficulty. By corrupting of evidences, he gained his case, and deprived Pallador of every acre he possessed. The expenses he had been at had drained his purse, and his wife's ready money was spent in the vain pursuit of what was already gone. Pallador possessed a feeling heart, and he looked with horror upon the state to which he was reduced. He caught Louisa to his breast with agony, and looked with distress upon his little Elvira; he exclaimed that he had ruined the best of women, and complained of his hard lot in terms forcible and tender. The behaviour of his wife bespoke the soul of Louisa; she viewed him with sympathy, and endeavoured to render his situation more agreeable, and to sooth the anguish of his heart. She represented with all the oratory of female eloquence, with all the pathos of expressive tenderness, that happiness did not consist in affluence; that she could not be poor while her Pallador lived, and while the blessing of health bloomed on the cheek of Elvira; that contentment, love, and a farm, was suf-
ficient; and as they were possessed of these, she did not doubt they should experience more real felicity in retirement than they ever could in the noise and bustle of a town. Thus persuaded, thus caressed, Pallador again became calm, and blessed the day that gave him Louisa; he prepared to follow her advice, and every thing was made ready for the country. They were universally beloved; even adversity had not cooled the friendship of many, and not a few offered to provide some post for Pallador. But a state of dependance was what he could not bear; he preferred freedom to gaiety, and left the metropolis with less uneasiness than he expected. Any one, to have seen Louisa, would have supposed her removal a matter of choice. Far from being depressed by the necessity, she kept up her spirits, and though calculated to shine in a public life, though qualified to make a figure in the highest station, though in the bloom of youth, she left those scenes of vivacity with smiles of affability. When they arrived at Louisa's paternal seat, the neighbours all assembled to see and welcome them, to express their joy at their return, and sorrow for misfortunes that could not be avoided. There is something truly teaching in expressions of rustic sympathy; it touched the hearts of Louisa and Pallador, and they strove to deserve the good will of those worthy but uncultivated souls. Evander was not the last to pay his respects and testify his affections; a social intercourse was soon established between the families. This state would have been quite agreeable to Louisa, if it could have pleased her husband; but an ambition to shine in courts, and to appear in scenes of gaiety and festivity, had taken possession of his mind; retirement became disgusting; solitude was irksome; even Louisa, though not less beloved, became less pleasing. A languor seized his spirits, and a decline soon followed, and in a few months the physicians pronounced his disorder incurable. It was now that Louisa felt the full force of all her troubles; she watched his bed with unceasing assiduity; she hung over him with inconceivable distress; her soul grew sick with anguish, and was harrowed up with trembling expectations; but even hope deserted her; yet she kept her distressing forebodings concealed when in his presence, lest it should affect him; but it was vain, and vain was every aid that was administered; he languished four months, and fell a prey to his misfortunes. "Be comforted, my Louisa, (said the dying husband) be resigned to the decree that takes me from you; be attentive to your life and health, for our daughter's sake." "Speak not of comfort, (replied she) I am deaf to every ray of hope—I do not wish to be happy—I dismiss the phantom expectation. Oh my husband!—Oh my Pallador! Must I outlive you—must I lose you? I survived the best of parents—I murmured not at the will of Heaven—I was deprived of fortune, and I smiled at the occurrence; but must I be deprived of what is dearer than all?" Here her sorrows grew unutterable—she wept not—she spake not—a dead calm, a distressing silence—and the agony of misery burst upon her, when she beheld her husband a corps before her. The soul of Pallador had fled and left the worn out form; the spirit had ceased to animate the clay, and Louisa was a widow; a word that in my opinion, connects every idea of wretchedness, and conveys the very energy of sorrow, the very emphasis of woe. Ye daughters of misfortune, who have wept the lover and the friend; who have seen the husband of your youth, the dear object of your fondest wishes, pale and cold before you; who have one dismal moment beheld yourselves and infant offspring deprived of your protectors; it is to you this page is dedicated; it is to you that can feel her woes; and, ye souls of sensibility, it is not necessary to describe the scene; your fancies have already formed the interesting, distressing group, and you have "lent the sigh to sorrows not your own."
Louisa was seized with a violent fever, that had well nigh proved fatal, and recovered by slow degrees. The good Evander was constantly with her, and strove by lessons of piety and patience to support her under her afflictions; and though it was some time before she recovered her health, it was longer before she had any spirits. The attention of Evander and his amiable wife, the noble fortitude of her disposition, her affability, the playful innocence of her daughter, all helped to dissipate her melancholy; the lenient hand of time poured balm and oil into her wounded heart, and her duty taught her to be resigned.
Eighteen months had now passed since the death of Pallador, and not a day had fled, but she had bedewed with a tear for his virtues, and a sigh to his memory. Her circumstances were not straitened, but they were limited; she was frugal from inclination and habit; she was liberal from principle; in being so she gratified the darling purity and delicate feelings of her soul; and when she relieved the distressed, she felt herself happier and richer. It is true she could not give according to her inclination, but she gave to the extent of her ability; and she gave freely and without ostentation; she taught her wants to be limited by her fortune; she loved to see others happy, and encouraged an innocent mirth.
(To be continued.)
ANECDOTES.
A FAIR Cyprian in Richmond, having, in a fit of industry, applied herself to the business of Mantua-making , affixed over the window of her lodging, a painted board, which, by a trifling orthographical error, was inscribed thus—"JANE SMITH, Mantua-maker ." Lon. Pap.
RABELAIS tells us a story of one Philopet Piacus, who, being brisk and hale, fell dead as he was paying an old debt; which perhaps causes many, says he, not to pay theirs, for fear of the like accident.
A WAG going through Philadelphia market, accosted a milk girl, with "let's have a quart of milk;" the girl having no measure, except a pint mug, hands him the fill of it; after he had drank it, she said "you owe me for a pint of milk;" he answered "yes" and you owe me one, "yes," then by J—s we are just even.
BRISTOL-ROAD
LOTTERY.
THE HONORABLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. having granted to the town of Bristol the benefit of a Lottery, for the purpose of making a good Road from Bristol-ferry to Warren, they have elected the subscribers managers to the same, who have given bonds, as required by law, and now present the public with the following
SCHEME.
  1 Prize of 1500 Dollars is 1500 Dollars.   1 500 500   3 Prizes of 200 are 600   5 100 500   10 50 500   10 25 250   31 10 310   1230 8 9840   1291 Prizes. 14000   2709 Blanks. For the Lottery. 2000   4000 Tickets, at 4 dolls. each, are 16000 
THE Managers of the above Lottery are resolved to make every exertion to effect a speedy sale of the Tickets, and considering that the scheme is calculated on terms highly advantageous to the adventurers, and that the use to which the savings is to be applied is for a public purpose, and of a beneficial nature to the community at large, they flatter themselves they shall be able to commence the drawing of said Lottery by the first of January next. The prizes shall be paid by the Vendors of the Tickets, or the Managers, without deduction, with the greatest promptitude. A list of prizes will be published immediately after the drawing is completed. All prizes not demanded within six months after the drawings, will be considered as given to the use of the Lottery.
JOSEPH REYNOLDS, WILLIAM DWOLF, WILLIAM PEARSE, THOMAS CHURCH, WILLIAM COGGESHALL, } Managers. Bristol, Sept. 20, 1805.
TICKETS in the above Lottery, for Sale at this Office.
CASH given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, at the Printing-Office.