Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-12-04 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican. WITH AN EAGLE holding an olive branch and arrows, with the motto 'EURE HOPE'.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
John R. Shearman Has received his supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS.
Newport, Nov. 27, 1802. 113tf.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, to all persons having any demands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON, late of Jamestown, deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to MARY CONGDON, of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, her lawful Agent, at Newport.
November 22, 1802. 113tf
REMOVAL.
THE Subscribers inform the public, & their friends in particular, that they have taken the Shop, next door but one South of the Brick Market—where they will carry on the
Hair Dressing Business, as usual.—Every attention will be paid those who may please to favor them with their custom, and all favors thankfully acknowledged by J. & T. R. PECKHAM.
Nov. 21, 1802. exii.
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER,
HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. exii
To be Sold,
A NEW BRIGG, now on the stocks, and will be ready to launch in the month of December ensuing—burthen one hundred and fifty tons. She is built of good materials and by experienced workmen, and will bear the strictest examination. For terms, apply to STEPHEN WILCOX, or NATHAN POTTER. Westerly, (Paucutuck) Nov. 26, 1802.
For Sale at Public Auction,
ON the first Monday of February next (weather permitting,) unless previously disposed of at private sale, a new two story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor, with a Lot of Land, 60 feet front, situate on Spring-Street.—Also, a two story Shop thereon, calculated for a dwelling-house with a Cellar under it.
GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers.
Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exiif
N. B. Any person wishing to purchase at private sale, may know the terms, by applying to ROBERT LAWTON, jun. living on the premises.
To be Sold or Let,
A WELL finished Dwelling-House, situated on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens'—Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with some part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to HENRY G. CHAMPLIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exii
For Sale,
TWO House-Lots, 143 feet front, with a Dwelling-House, Stable, Chaise-house, Wood-house, & Crib, thereon standing; and a well of good water in the yard, with a pump therein. For terms, inquire of the subscriber, living on the premises. JOSEPH MARTIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exiif
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON Monday the 20th of December next, at 10 o'clock A. M. (if fair weather, if not the first fair day,) unless disposed of at private sale before: That pleasantly situated FARM in Middletown, late belonging to Jeremiah Anthony, deceased, containing about 50 acres of Land, with a Dwelling-House, Barn, Corn-house, and other out-buildings thereon. There is two good Apple Orchards on the same, and other Fruit Trees—Two wells of water, one of which never fails; said Farm, lying on the main road from Newport to Howland's Ferry, and about 3 1/2 miles from the State-House.
ANNE ANTHONY, Admin'r.
Middletown, Nov. 18, 1802.
Conditions to be made known at time of sale. exii
RUTLEDGE'S LETTERS
To the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES.
Newport August 1st 1801.
ENCOURAGED, great and good Sir, by the character you sustain of being accessible to all of your fellow Citizens, I take the liberty of intruding myself upon your precious time, to offer you my homage, & to assure you of the sentiments of veneration & respect with which I have been inspired by your wise, virtuous, & popular administration. The People of America would have gained but little by placing you in the presidential chair if the abuses of the past administrations had been continued, & you having commenced the correction of them (with the hope of your making a complete reform) have filled with contentment & delight all good men in this State. Under the administration of John Adams very extensive fortifications were commenced & nearly completed in this harbour, merely I believe for the purpose of benefiting Genl Knox. How, you will ask, was Genl Knox to be advantaged by the building of forts at New Port? The fact is, Sir, the engineer had it in charge from the President to obtain all the materials from Genl Knox—Colo Toussard went, at the public expence, to St Georges river to make contracts which were paid for in advance, & the forts here were built of timber Bricks &c & sent here in vessels by Knox all the way from the province of maine & at an enormous expence—the very lime was brought here in barrels from Knox's estate, & when the engineer was once asked at our Coffee-House why he did not refuse it on account of its badness, he answered "because my orders are to take all my materials from Knox's estate."
This as you can easily imagine greatly scandalized the honest part of our community. After fort Adams was built eight acres of land were bought in that neighbourhood for the accommodation of the Garrison, as 'twas said, at the price of two hundred dollars the acre—this was an unheard of price for land here, and the purchase was made of an old lady of Massachusetts who is Sifter to Mrs Adams. All the officers here have been filled by persons who were recommended only by their violence of character—the rule of appointing violent & hot headed men has governed from the office of Collector downwards. The system of which these things were parts have greatly disgusted a great majority of the People of this State—particularly the Quakers who make a large portion of 'em—Your beginning to correct the abuses of your Predecessor gives us infinite joy. Stopping the building of forts here is highly satisfactory. The appointing Mr Howell attorney receives general approbation, tho' the appointment of Mr Barnes does not—Barnes is feeble in point of talents, & in politics is any thing every thing & nothing—with Tories a tory & with Wigs he is a wig. This State is at present decidedly in the wig interest (in the Genl Assembly we have a majority of more than one third) & there is a prospect of its being permanently so. In Connecticut New-Hampshire & Massachusetts political heresies are so rooted, & priestcraft is so fully in operation, that you cannot conciliate those States—but some attentions from you may do much here; & in Vermont may be useful tho' in a less degree. Gov Fenner, Mr Christopher Ellery (a Senator in Congress,) Gen Joseph Stanton, Mr Paul Mumford & Wm Vernon sen are vally influential characters in Rhode Island. The union of their interests in the parts of the State they respectively reside makes a majority of our People. I don't know if there be any reason for it but 'tis confidently said here that either Christopher Ellery or Paul Mumford will be the successor of the present Collector old Mr Ellery—they are both of them excellent men & the promotion of either would give equal pleasure. The answer you condescended to give to the remonstrance of the Sattelites of old Hillhouse at new Haven, has afforded us much pleasure; & even some of our most high toned Tories acknowledge the correctness of the principle which requires that the subordinates should be of the same politics with the chief. Some young englishmen who scribble for the Papers at Providence will censure this as they will every measure of yours, but the great bulk of the People in this State think 'tis your duty to take care of yourself—that you should give fair play to your own administration—that wig principles ought to go freely into operation—that the measures of administration ought not to be fettered by being entrusted to those who disapprove 'em. These sentiments are universal among the wigs of New-England. They are anathematized by Tories, but depend upon it Sir you cannot please them. Every thing from you they will censure (I mean the leaders of the party). Some time past they said you did not dare to turn men out of office, for that your nerves were too weak, now they begin to shake in their shoes & suppose you will turn 'em all out. Unless Sir the Tories are dismissed from Office (& all offices in New England are occupied by Tories) you will be betrayed. Your meeting the wishes of the People (as expressed at the late election) and putting the government into the hands of Wigs is deemed essential here to our well doing. A purification is necessary, & we cannot be purified unless you cleanse the Augean Stable completely. The People of new Haven (set on by old Hillhouse) bluster about the appointment of Mr Bishop, because (as they say) he is old, & yet these very People abute you, in advance, for the dismissal of old Ellery here & Genl. Lincoln in Boston (taking it for granted they will be dismissed) & both of these gentlemen are as old, and much more infirm than Bishop. I had the honor of being presented to you Sir, when you accompanied Genl. Washington in his visit to this town, & I wish you may think that circumstance & my wish to give you some local information an excuse for troubling you with this letter & of affording you of my respect & veneration. Should your Excellency visit this country it will give me unspeakable delight to tender my respect & services in person. Your time is so fully & usefully employed that I can hardly expect the honor of an answer from you, but should you deign in some moment of leisure to favor me with a line 'twill gladden the heart of an old man now sixty nine years of age, whose heart is found with affection for you, & who seeing the affairs of this Country deposited in your Hands, says, sincerely, now good Lord let thy Servant depart in Peace for the first object of his wishes is complete. With unfeigned respect & esteem, great & good Sir, I am your humble Servant
Nicholas Gessroy
Newport August 7th 1801.
Great and good Sir,
Since I took the liberty of addressing you a letter, the Secretary at War has visited this Port, & our good Citizens have been much disturbed by the reported conversations of Mr. Dearborne with the Officers of the different garrisons here. Two of the forts planned by Colo Toussard are completed; but two more which he traced out remain Skeletons—We are assured by Gentlemen who conversed with Mr. Dearborne that he wd have these fortifications completed. Doing so, Sir, will give much uneasiness to our Citizens. Prior to our contention with France, laborers got here three quarters of a dollar per day—Colo Toussard, without enquiring about our prices, immediately on coming here gave a dollar a day, & afterwards a dollar & a half—this proved a vast injury to our Farmers, who to make their Harvest were compelled to give one dollar & a half for Labourers, when prior to the building of forts they never paid more than 75/100. The price of labourers is again down—but should fortifications be recommenced we shall again be coerced to pay thro' the nose for all kind of help. As you might not have known these things I take the liberty, illustrious Sir, of communicating them. Forts are not wanted here—we already have two, & each being garrisoned with an entire company exposes us to the inconvenience of having our Town often disturbed by Bands of licentious Soldiers parading our Streets when drunk. This is most obnoxious to the habits of our People. I returned yesterday from Boston where I passed a Week, & I have the pleasure to inform you, Sir, that your answer to the Memorial of old Hillhouse (the New-Haven memorial as 'tis called) has given infinite delight here. The Essex Junto write against it, but people in genl speak of it with the rapture of enthusiasm. You will doubtless have heard from Govr Fenner of the great triumph of principles in this State. 'Tis so complete that at the election which will come on in this month for assembly men the Tories in this Town will not make a nomination—our present Members will not even be opposed. In this state of things with so prodigiously great a Majority as we have, 'tis mortifying to us to see all Offices occupied by our Opponents whose influence still continues. When at Providence tother day, the Collector, Mr. Olney, said at the Coffee House Jefferson will not turn me out, because he cannot find an honest man among our jacobins. This Sir is not easily borne with—the Collector Naval Officer & Supervisor here all conduct with the same kind of insolence. Should Mr. Olney the Collector at Providence be dismissed I believe it wd be very gratifying to our Citizens throughout the State to have Governor Fenner appointed Collector for Providence. The Governor is incapable of soliciting Office, but I know he wd like that, & our People throughout the State wd be delighted with having him instead of Mr Olney. Christopher Ellery is a popular Man here & wd make a most excellent Collector. Paul Mumford & Wm Vernon are also good able men. When Mr Dearborne was here he said the duties of your high station did not entirely prevent your indulging yourself in agricultural Pursuits, & in solacing yourself in the Gardens of Mountichellou. My great delight Sir is in the charms of Botany, & I have lately received from Portugal some bushes of the Daily Rose—this Rose blossoms every
month in the Year, & flourishes very much in my Garden—If two or three of these Trees wd be acceptable at Mountichellou, it wd give me great pleasure if you wd receive them. Our Trade here is inconsiderable, & we have none with Virginia Ports; but if you will favor me with the name of any Merchant at New York who wd receive & forward these Trees, I will have them conveyed thither very lately, & in accepting 'em you will confer great Honor on me. The federal dist Court was held here some days past, & at a pretty public dinner Judge Barnes spoke unhandsomely of you—said he was indebted for his Office to his friend Judge Lincoln, & shewed his letter of Appointment. I pray you, Sir, to accept my unfeigned assurances of sincere respect & veneration.
Nics' Jeffroy
The President
A bone for Federal Tories!
[As the Jacobin prints are teeming with attacks upon Mr. THOMAS PAINE, it is but fair play to hear what may be offered in his favor. The following articles are extracted from a communication which lately appeared in the Lancaster Intelligencer.]
AS there are probably many persons who are not fully informed of Mr. Paine's merit and services during our revolutionary war, we subjoin here such evidence of their importance as no man will dare to controvert. The exhibition of these testimonials, now, may afford information to such "young federalists" as were not born at the period to which they refer; and may besides serve to refresh the memories of such whigs as have "remembered to forget" them. They will show not only the Tories calumniated Mr. Paine; and why Gen. Washington and the whigs honored and rewarded him. Soon after the declaration of independence, Congress, by an unanimous vote, appointed Mr. Paine Secretary in the Department for Foreign Affairs, without any knowledge, on his part, of their having such a design. About the close of the year 1780 he accompanied that gallant young officer, Col. Henry Laurens, to France, on a mission from Congress. He also received, during the war, two or three respectable appointments from the State of Pennsylvania.
At the conclusion of the war, Mr. Paine went from Philadelphia to Bordentown, where he had a small estate. Congress was then at Princeton, fifteen miles distant, and General Washington had taken his head-quarters at Rocky-hill, in their vicinity, for the purpose of surrendering up to them his commission. At this period the General addressed to Mr. Paine the following letter. It bears testimony, highly honorable in favor of both parties: Honorable to Mr. Paine's "past services to his country; and to the General, as a proof of his grateful recollection of those "services," and his "lively sense of the importance of Mr. Paine's works."
ROCKY-HILL, Sept. 10, 1783.
"I have learned, since I have been at this place, that you are at Bordentown. Whether for the sake of retirement or economy I know not. Be it for either, for both, or whatever it may, if you will come to this place and partake with me, I shall be exceedingly happy to see you at it.
"Your presence may remind Congress of your past services to this country: And if it is in my power to impress them, command my best exertions with freedom, as they will be rendered cheerfully by one, who entertains a lively sense of the importance of your works; and who, with much pleasure, subscribes himself, "Your sincere friend,
G. WASHINGTON."
Message from the President and the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania to the General Assembly.
Gentlemen,
The President having reported in Council, a conversation between General Washington & himself, respecting Mr. Thomas Paine, and we have hereby been induced to take the services and situation of that Gentleman at this time, into our particular consideration.
Arriving in America, just before the war broke out, he commenced his residence here, and became a citizen of this commonwealth by taking the oath of allegiance at a very early period.
So important and disinterested were his services during the late contest, that those persons, whose own merits in the course of it have been most distinguished, concur with a high honorable unanimity, in entertaining sentiments of esteem for him, and interesting themselves in his desert.
It is unnecessary for us to enlarge on this subject. If the General Assembly shall be pleased to appoint a committee, they will then receive information, that, we doubt not, will in every respect prove satisfactory.

We confide that you, gentlemen, will then feel that the attention of Pennsylvania is drawn towards Mr. Paine, by motives equally grateful to the human heart, and reputable to the republic; and you will join with us in opinion, that a suitable acknowledgment of his eminent services, and a proper provision for the continuance of them, in an independent manner, should be made on the part of this State.
JOHN DICKINSON.
Council Chamber, Dec. 6, 1784.
Whereas during the late revolution, and particularly in the most trying and perilous times thereof, many very eminent services were rendered to the good people of Pennsylvania, and other parts of the United States, by Thomas Paine, Esq. accompanied with sundry distinguished instances of fidelity, patriotism and disinterestedness.
And whereas, that the said Thomas Paine, did during the whole progress of the revolution, voluntarily devote himself to the service of the public, without accepting recompense therefor; and moreover did decline taking or receiving the profits, which authors are entitled to, on the sale of their literary works, but relinquished them for the better accommodation of the country, and for the honor of the public cause.
And whereas, besides the knowledge, which this House has of the services of the said Thomas Paine, the same have been recommended to us, by message of his Excellency the President, and the Supreme Executive Council of the State, of the 16th of December last past, and by the friendly offices of the late patriotic Commander in Chief, General Washington.
And whereas, it is the design and intention of the good people of this State, so to do to the said Thomas Paine: Therefore,
Be it enacted, and it is hereby enacted by the Representatives of the freemen of the State of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and by the authority of the same, That as a temporary recompense to the said Thomas Paine, and until a suitable provision shall be further made either federally by Congress, or otherwise, that the Supreme Executive Council be authorized and empowered to draw on the Treasurer of this State, for the sum of 5000. in favor of, and payable to the said Thomas Paine.
Signed by order of the House.
JOHN BAYARD, Speaker.
In Congress, August 26, 1785.
On the report of a Committee consisting of Mr. Gerry, Mr. Pettit, and Mr. King,* to whom was referred a letter on the 13th from Thomas Paine.
Resolved, That the early, unasked, and continued labors of Mr. Thomas Paine, in explaining and enforcing the principles of the late revolution, by ingenious and timely publications upon the nature of liberty and civil government, have been well received by the citizens of these States and merit the approbation of Congress, and that in consideration of these services and the benefits produced thereby, Mr. Paine is entitled to a liberal gratification from the United States.
In Congress, October 3, 1785.
On the report of a committee, consisting of Mr. Gerry, Mr. Howell, and Mr. Long, to whom were referred sundry letters from Thomas Paine, and a report on his letter of 14th September.
Resolved, That the board of treasury take order for payment to Mr. Thomas Paine, the sum of 3000 dollars for the consideration mentioned in the resolution of the 26th of August.
It will also be recollected that the states of New-York and New-Jersey remunerated the important revolutionary services of Mr. Paine, by acts of their respective legislatures.
Dr. Ramsay, in his history of the American revolution, observes, that "While the public mind was balancing on this eventful subject," (the declaration of independence,) "several writers placed the advantages of independence in various points of view. Among these," continues this author, "Thomas Paine, in a pamphlet under the signature of Common Sense , held the most distinguished rank." And Dr. Gordon, the historian, makes a similar remark, respecting the efficacy of Mr. Paine's political writings. The constant publications (says he) which have appeared, and being read with attention, greatly promoted the spirit of independency; But no one so much as the pamphlet under the signature of Common Sense , written by Mr. Thomas Paine, an Englishman."
Thus Mr. Paine prepared the minds of the American people for Independence ; Mr. Jefferson draughted, and brought forward to congress, the Declaration of Independence ; Virginia made the proposition to all the other States, to meet in convention, for the purpose of framing a federal constitution of government; the first motion for this purpose, was made by Mr. Madison; And preparatory to all this, Dr. Franklin, and Mr. John Dickinson prepared the entering wedge , for exonerating this glorious country from the domination of Britain. How then can we wonder that the tories hate these men and their memories! Let the whigs of America, however, bear always in their recollection, that Thomas Paine, has rendered great and important services to their country; that, on that account, he enjoyed the friendship and esteem of Gen. Washington; that for the same cause, he retains the good-will of Mr. Jefferson; and that for these very reasons, every enemy of the American revolution, and of the principles of our government, is his enemy.
A REPUBLICAN.
* Mr. Rufus King, Ambassador from the United States to Great-Britain.
More about THOMAS PAINE.
ON the memorable 10th January, 1793, which exhibited the signal spectacle of an arbitrary [French] monarch, tried & condemned at
the bar of a legislative body—PAINE appeared in the minority, which disapproved the sentence of death. He not only voted against the death and for "the provisional confinement of Louis, and for his expiation after the war;"—but after he found a majority of the Convention were determined on his execution, he appeared as his advocate, and made an appeal to their wisdom and justice, which does equal honor to his head and to his heart.
The following extract from a Journal of the day contains the substance of his sentiments:
"THOMAS PAINE appeared at the tribunal, and, as he was unacquainted with the French language, BANCAL read a translation of his opinion, the substance of which was as follows: "I prefer an error occasioned by humanity, to an error occasioned by severity. You have no other ally than the United States of America. Louis is the best friend of these people, who consider themselves as indebted to him, in part, for their liberty. Were I acquainted with the French language, I should appear at your bar, and present to you, in the name of my American brethren, a petition for a respite. The news of this execution will give great pain to these sons of Freedom. You ought not to adopt such rigorous measures. LOUIS CAPET has doubtless betrayed the French nation, but the mischief he has done, has been the effect of prejudice and his condition. Had he been the son of a farmer, I am certain he would not have been a bad man. He has been brought into his present melancholy situation, not so much by his own fault; as by that of the Constituent Assembly. I demand, then, that Louis may be banished with all his family to the American States."
This exertion in the cause of humanity was one reason of PAINE's proscription & imprisonment, under ROBESPIERRE.—And, now Fellow Citizens of the United States, in what light does this transaction place the character of this "lying, drunken, BRUTAL infidel and jacobin." Does it show him "fit for treason, "ravage, & spoils?" Does it evince, that he rejoices in an "opportunity of barking & wallowing in the confusion, devastation, bloodshed, rapine & murder, in which his foul delights?" Does it exhibit him, as the crazy comrade of ANACHARSIS CLOOTS, the disorganizing companion of MARAT and CARRIER, or the sanguinary coadjutor of COUTHON and LEGENDRE? Or, on the other hand, do we not view in him the champion of freedom, and the patron of humanity—the enemy of Tyrants, as such—their friend, when they become men?
The observations, which have been made, Fellow Citizens , may afford some assistance, in forming an estimate of the services, and an opinion of the character, of THOMAS PAINE.—They are submitted to you with a confident expectation, that you will receive them with candor, and decide on the subject, with independence and honesty. [ Egus .]
* New England Palladium of July, 1801.
† See a series of numbers, written by Mr. Enos Bronson, on the invitation given to Paine by Jefferson.
NEWARK, Nov. 4.—We hear that a man by the name of Colefax , a violent federalist in Bergen County in a fit of zeal, swore "that he would rather the Devil should be President the next term, than Mr. Jefferson." This Colefax , we are informed has been a contractor for the necessary supplies of provisions for the standing army, and like many other federalists , on settlement, was found indebted to the United States in the sum of ten thousand dollars, or thereabouts.—That he should prefer the government of his Satanic Majesty to that of Mr. Jefferson, is perfectly consonant, as from a reciprocal affection, faithful servitude, and intimate acquaintance, he had doubtless calculated on the indulgence of a long credit.
Trial for Murder.
On Monday, the 1st November, the supreme court of Vermont, called for the purpose of trying George Tibbetts and George Whitney, for the murder of Stephen Gordon, commenced their sessions at Bennington. The jury brought in a verdict "not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter." Judge Tyler then addressed the jury on the subject, and gave his ideas of murder and manslaughter; deducing the opinion that, in this case, if the persons were not guilty of the former they were clearly innocent of the latter. The jury were then directed to reconsider their verdict—but after retiring half an hour, persisted in giving the same.
The prisoners are condemned to three months imprisonment, and to pay a fine of 400 dollars, with costs of suit: giving bonds of surety in 500 dollars each for their good behaviour for ten years.
STRANGE PROGENY.
A London paper, of Sept. 23, 1802, says, "A cat has brought forth a kitten and two rabbits, in Piccadilly, and has attracted much notice of several naturalists. The kitten is black and white, and in every particular perfectly of the cat species. The rabbits are of the common grey colour, the same of the wild species, and are extremely playful; and when they venture too far from the mother, she brings them back in her mouth with maternal tenderness."—Such are the wonderful works of nature.
From the French—Superstition is the greatest scourge of mankind; it makes the simple brutish, it persecutes sages, it enchains nations; and creates, wherever its baneful influence spreads, a thousand frightful ills.—Of what service has it even been? Any! If it has, 'tis to tyrants alone, and in their hands it is perhaps the severest weapon afflicted humanity has ever groaned under.
FOR SALE, The Snow Mary, LYING at Mr. John C. Scott's wharf—one hundred and one tons burthen, two decks, may be put to sea at a small expence.
—Also— About 10 tons of Fuel, and 22 tons of Cambeachy Wood, now on board her. For Terms apply to SIMON DAVIS. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802.
EUROPEAN & INDIA GOODS,
Benjamin Thurber
Has just received, and is now opening for Sale, at the sign of the Bunch of Grapes, No. 30, WILLIAMS-STREET, A complete Assortment of
FALL and WINTER GOODS,
Consisting of RED, blue, black, London brown and mixed broadcloths; plain & strip'd Cassimeres; blue, green & London brown Serges; spotted & striped elastics, plains, forest cloths, from the highest to the lowest prices, Rattenees very cheap, coloured and clouded coatings, light do. black, red, yellow and white Flannels, do. Baizes, fashionable Swansdown black and olive plain & striped Velvets, rose Blankets from 6 3/4 to 10 3/4, worsted and cotton Hosiery of every description.
A complete assortment of New and Fashionable, blue and tea ground CALICOES, low priced do. red, blue, and purple COPPER-PLATE, chintz and purple Shawls.
INDIA COTTONS, by the piece or yard very cheap; English Bed-ticking.
A complete assortment of coloured Camel's Hair SHAWLS, white do. high and low-priced; Bandanna and checked silk Handkerchiefs, pocket do. Linnens, 4 4 wide, Diapers, black and coloured India Satins, coloured Lutestrings, Italian do. silk and cotton Gloves, cotton Mitts, Sarfets and Modes, pelong Satin, Persians of all colours, Bengals; Cambric, Jacquet and book Muslins.
Fashionable Dunstable, straw, Leghorn and chip BONNETS, and Straw Trimings, Glove Ties, fancy Ribbons, black and white Laces & Edgings, white cotton fringed Shawls, Dimities & Muslinets, silk Crapes, Wildbores, Ruffles, Moreens, Durants, Shalloons, Ratinets, and striped Ruffles.
A large and complete Assortment of MUFFS & TIPPIETS, and fur trimmings, of various prices, very cheap.
Ladies Morocco, Cloth and Leather SHOES, children's do. oil Cloths, brown Hollands.
A complete Assortment of LOOKING GLASSES; new fashioned Tea-Pots, China Delf, Crockery and glass WARE; London and Bristol Pewter, Knives & Forks, iron and brass Candlesticks, patent Lamps, iron and block-tin Spoons, cotton Wool.
Warranted Carolina, French and Spanish float INDIGO; Svelts & Tongs, Japan Waiters, warming Pans, brass Kettles, &c. &c.
The whole forming a general assortment, much too numerous to particularize in an Advertisement. They are offered for sale at the most reduced prices for CASH.
Providence, Oct. 23. cgf
WHEREAS the Court of Probate of the town of Newport, have allowed six months longer for the Creditors of the estate of Charles Laffelle, late of Newport, Merchant, deceased, represented insolvent, to bring in their claims:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to exhibit them for settlement; and all such as are indebted are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to SIMON DAVIS, Adm'r. Newport, Aug. 18, 1802. cvi
LUMBER.
THE subscriber having entered into Copartnership, under the firm of Sheldon & Ruggles, would respectfully inform the public, that they have taken Wickham's wharf, next southward of Col. Sherburne's, where they have for sale on reasonable terms, a complete assortment of Eastern and other Lumber—such as merchantable pine Boards, & Plank, clear Boards, clear Joist—merchantable pine Do. square Oak-Timber, pine Do. spruce Do. Oak Joist, Hemlock, Do. spruce Do. Birch and Beech 3 inch Plank for bedposts; red Cedar, locust and white cedar Posts, for garden fences; Cedar & Pine Clapboards; good Kennebec and other Bangles and Lathe, &c.—Lumber of any dimension or kind can be procured from the Eastern country at short notice.
They also have for Sale, West-India Rum by the Hoghead or Barrel; New-England do. Sugar by the Hoghead or Box; Molasses by the Hoghead; Cordage of all sizes by the cwt. or smaller quantity; Nails of all sizes; Pitch, Tar and Turpentine, &c. &c.
DANIEL SHELDON, BENJAMIN RUGGLES. Newport, May, 15, 1801. 6tff
Just Published, and for sale at this Office, by the gross, dozen, or single,
The Rhode-Island ALMANAC
For the Year of our LORD, 1803. Containing a variety of matter, useful, instructive, and entertaining.
Great allowance will be made to those who purchase large quantities.
Nathaniel Nason,
INFORMS the Public that he has commenced the TIN PLATE Working Business, at the house occupied by his father David Nason, nearly opposite the foot of the Church-Lane, where all kinds of Tin Ware is manufactured in the best manner, and at the shortest notice, of the best materials. All orders for any kind of Tin Ware, executed immediately. Constant attendance given, and the smallest favors acknowledged.
Newport, June 27, 1802. 031f
Hard Ware Store.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received by the latest arrivals at Boston from Liverpool, a general assortment of HARD WARE, direct from the Manufacturers, which he will offer for sale, in Providence, at the Store of Mr. Isaac Pitman, directly opposite the Baptist Meeting-House, by Wholesale only, upon as reasonable terms as can be purchased at New-York or Boston.—They are now opening, and will be all opened in a few days, by HENRY GREW. Providence, May 21, 1802. 871f
To be Sold,
A LOT of Land, containing upwards of 3 acres, fronting Tanner & Warner Street, with a House, well finished; paved Cellar; and never failing well of water. Also, a Stable and Chaise-House.—Likewise for sale, a Lot, fronting Broad-street and Tanner Street, with a large commodious Dwelling-House; Shop, Stable, and Chaise-House. For terms, apply to OLIVER READ. Newport, March 20, 1802. 771f
A Good stand for Business.
TO be Sold, and possession given immediately, a Two-Story Dwelling-House, with a convenient Shop, situate on the North side of Banister's wharf, next below Mr. Godfrey Wenuward's. For terms, apply to the Subscriber, on the premises. ANDREW BAKER. Newport, Sept. 17, 1802. ciiff
TO BE SOLD,
A F A R M,
LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about 6x miles from Wickford, containing 180 acres of good Land, with two Dwelling-Houses, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy. Also,
A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Feb. 25. 501f
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—ALSO,
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices.
Newport, Nov. 21, 1801. 601f
Thomas Voax,
At his Sugar-Refinery, South end of Thames-Street—Has constantly for Sale,
SUGAR Refiner's MOLASSES, of an excellent quality, in Hogheads, Tierces, and Barrels, or by the Gallon; Lump SUGAR (very cheap for the quality) by the single lump, or larger quantity.—Also, Leaf SUGAR, by the Gallon; White Syrup, and Vinegar, by the Gallon.—He also continues to take in Brown Sugar, (to Manufacture into Leaf Sugar,) on reasonable terms. Newport, Oct. 7, 1802. cviff
TO BE SOLD,
ON the 15th day of December next, (if fair weather—if not, the first fair day)—at 2 o'clock P. M. at public auction, unless previously disposed of—all the right and title which John Manchester, late of Middletown, died seized of, in and to a certain Dwelling-House and yard thereto adjoining, late the property of Isaac Manchester, deceased—situate in said Middletown; consisting of the great room, floor bed-room, north-west bed room, and the north-east quarter of the cellar, and north-east quarter of the house yard. Sale to be on the premises. The building is valuable, and convenient for a small family; and is really worth the attention of any that may wish to buy; who, if they choose to purchase at private sale, are invited to apply to the subscriber, who will give a good title. Conditions will be made known at the time and place of sale. SARAH MANCHESTER, Adm'x. Middletown, Nov. 10, 1802.
FOR SALE,
HALF of a Body PEW, No. 80—situate on the West Aisle very near the pulpit, in the Rev. Mr. Bradley's Meeting-House.—For terms enquire of the Printer. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. c81f

THOMAS PAINE, To the Citizens of the United States. LETTER THE SECOND.
AS the affairs of the country to which I am returned are of more importance to the world, and to me, than of that I have lately left (for it is through the new world the old must be regenerated, if regenerated at all) I shall not take up the time of the reader with account of scenes that have passed in France, many of which are painful to remember and horrid to relate, but come at once to the circumstances in which I find America on my arrival.
Fourteen years and something more, have produced a change, at least among a part of the people, and I ask myself what it is? I meet or hear of thousands of my former connections who are men of the same principles and friendships as when I left them. But a non-descript race, and of equivocal generation, assuming the name of Federalists , a name that describes no character of principle good or bad, and may equally be applied to either, has since started up with the rapidity of a mushroom, and like a mushroom is withering on its rootless stalk. Are those men federalized to support the liberties of their country or to overturn them? To add to its fair fame or riot on its spoils? The name contains no defined idea. It is like John Adams' definition of a republic in his letter to Mr. Wythe of Virginia. It is, says he, an empire of laws and not of men. But as laws may be bad as well as good, an empire of laws may be the best of governments, or the worst of all tyrannies. But John Adams is a man of paradoxical heresies, and consequently of a bewildered mind. He wrote a book entitled " A Defence of the American Constitutions ," and the principles of it are an attack upon them. But the book is descended to the tomb of forgetfulness, and the best fortune that can attend its author, is quietly to follow its fate. John was not born for immortality. But to return to federalism .
In the history of parties and the names they assume, it often happens, that they finish by the direct contrary principles with which they profess to begin, and thus it has happened with federalism .
During the time of the old Congress, and prior to the establishment of the federal Government, the continental belt was too loosely buckled. The several States were united in name, but not in fact, and that nominal union had neither centre nor circle. The laws of one State frequently interfered with, and sometimes opposed those of another. Commerce between State and State was without protection, and confidence without a point to rest on. The condition of the country was in, was aptly described by Pelatiah Webster when he said, " Thirteen flaves and ne'er a hoop will not make a barrel ."
If then by federalist is to be understood, one who was for cementing the Union by a general government, operating equally over all the States in all matters that embraced the common interest, and to which the authority of the States severally was not adequate, for no one State can make laws to bind another, if I say by a federalist is meant a person of this description, (and this is the origin of the name) I ought to stand first on the list of federalists , for the proposition for establishing a general government over the Union came originally from me in 1783, in a written memorial to Chancellor Livingston then Secretary for foreign affairs to Congress, Robert Morris minister of finance, and his associate Governor Morris, all of whom are now living, and we had a dinner and conference at Robert Morris's on the subject. The occasion was as follows.
Congress had proposed a duty of five per cent on imported articles, the money to be applied as a fund towards paying the interest of loans to be borrowed in Holland. The resolve was sent to the several States to be enacted into a law. Rhode Island absolutely refused. I was at the trouble of a journey to Rhode Island to reason with them on the subject. Some other of the States enacted it with alterations, each one as it pleased. Virginia adopted it, and afterwards repealed it, and the affair came to nothing.
It was then visible, at least to me, that either Congress must frame the laws necessary for the Union, and send them to the several States to be enreregistered without any alteration, which would in itself appear like usurpation on one part, and passive obedience on the other, or some method must be devised to accomplish the same end by constitutional principles and the proposition I made in the memorial, was, to add a continental legislature to Congress to be elected by the several States . The proposition met the full approbation of the gentlemen to whom it was addressed, and the conversation turned on the manner of bringing it forward. G. Morris, in walking with me after dinner, wished me to throw out the idea in the newspapers. I replied that I did not like to be always the proposer of new things, that it would have too assuming an appearance; and besides, that I did not think the country was quite wrong enough to be put right. I remember giving the same reason to Doctor Rush at Philadelphia, and to Gen. Gates, at whose quarters I spent a day on my return from Rhode Island, and I suppose they will remem it, because the observation seemed to strike them.
But the embarrassments increasing as they necessarily must from the want of a better, cemented Union, the State of Virginia proposed holding a commercial convention, and that convention, which was not sufficiently numerous, proposed that another convention, with more extensive and better defined powers, should be held at Philadelphia, May 10, 1787.
When the plan of the federal government, formed by this convention, was proposed and submitted to the consideration of the several States, it was strongly objected to in each of them. But the objections were not on federal grounds, but on constitutional points. Ma-
ny were shocked at the idea of placing what is called, executive power, in the hands of a single individual. To them it had too much the form and appearance of a military government, or a despotic one.—Others objected that the powers given to a President were too great, and that in the hands of an ambitious and designing man, it might grow into tyranny, as it did in England under Oliver Cromwell, and as it has since done in France. A republic must not only be so in its principles, but in its forms. The executive part of the federal government was made for a man, and those who consented, against their judgment, to place executive power in the hands of a single individual, reposed more on the supposed moderation of the person they had in view, than on the wisdom of the measure itself.
Two considerations, however, overcame all objections. The one was, the absolute necessity of a federal government. The other, the rational reflection that as government in America is founded on the representative system, any error in the first essay could be reformed by the same quiet and rational process by which the constitution was formed; and that, either by the generation then living, or by those who were to succeed. If ever America lose sight of this principle, she will no longer have the land of liberty . The father will become the assassin of the rights of the son, and his descendants be a race of slaves.
As many thousands who were minors are grown up to manhood since the name of federalist began, it became necessary, for their information, to go back and shew the origin of the name, which is now no longer what it originally was; but it is the more necessary to do this, in order to bring forward, in the open face of day, the apostasy of those who first called themselves federalists .
To them it served as a cloak for treason, a mask for tyranny. Scarcely were they placed in the seat of power and office, than federalism was to be destroyed, and the representative system of government, the pride & glory of America, and the palladium of her liberties, was to be overthrown and abolished. The next generation was not to be free. The son was to bend his neck beneath the father's foot and live deprived of his rights, under hereditary controul. Among the men of this apostate description is to be ranked the ex-president, John Adams . It has been the political career of this man to begin with hypocrisy, proceed with arrogance, and finish in contempt. May such be the fate of all such characters.
I have had doubts of John Adams ever since the year 1776. In a conversation with me, at that time, concerning the pamphlet Common Sense , he censured it because it attacked the English form of government. John was for independence, because he expected to be made great by it; but it was not difficult to perceive, for the surliness of his temper makes him an awkward hypocrite, that his head was as full of kings, queens and knaves, as a pack of cards. But John has lost deal.
When a man has a concealed project in his brain that he wants to bring forward, and fears will not succeed, he often begins with it as physicians do by suspected poison, try it first on an animal; if it agrees with the stomach of the animal, he makes further experiments, and this was the way John took. His brain was teeming with projects to overturn the liberties of America, and the representative system of government, and he began by hinting it in company. The secretary of John Jay , an excellent painter and a poor politician, told me in presence of another American, Daniel Parker , that in a company where himself was present, John Adams talked of making the government hereditary, and that as Mr. Washington had no children, it should be made hereditary in the family of Lund Washington. John had not impudence enough to propose himself in the first instance, as the old French Normandy Baron did, who offered to come over to be king of America, and if Congress did not accept his offer, that they would give thirty thousand pounds for the generosity of it; but John, like a mole, was grubbing his way to it under ground. He knew that Lund Washington was unknown, for nobody had heard of him, and that as the President had no children to succeed him, the Vice-President had, and if the treason had succeeded, and the hint with it, the goldsmith might be sent for to take measure of the head of John or his son Q. for a golden wig. In this case the good people of Bolton might have had for a king the man they have rejected as a delegate. The representative system is fatal to ambition.
Knowing, as I do, the consummate vanity of John Adams, and the shallowness of his judgment, I can easily picture to myself, that when he arrived at the Federal City, he was flitting in the pomp of his imagination before the Presidential House, or in the audience hall, and exulting in the language of Nebuchadnezzar, " Is not this great Babylon that I have built for the honor of my majesty! " But in that unfortunate hour, or soon after, John like Nebuchadnezzar, was driven from among men, and fled with the speed of a post-horse.
Some of John Adams' loyal subjects, I see, have been to present him with an address on his birth-day; but the language they use is too tame for the occasion. Birth-day addresses, like birth-day odes, should not creep along like dew-drops down a cabbage leaf, but roll in a torrent of poetical metaphor. I will give them a specimen for the next year. Here it is—
When an Ant, in travelling over the globe, lift up its foot, and put it again on the ground, it shakes the earth to its centre: But when YOU, the mighty Ant of the earth was born &c. &c. &c. and the centre jumped upon the surface.
This, gentlemen, is the proper style of address from well-bred ants to the monarch of the ant-hill, and as I never take pay for preaching, praying, politics or poetry, I make you a pre-
sent of it. Some people talk of impeaching John Adams, but I am for softer measures. I would keep him to make fun of. He will then answer one of the ends for which he was born, and he ought to be thankful I am arrived to take his part. I voted in earnest to save the life of one unfortunate king, and I now vote in jest to save another. It is my face to be always plagued with fools.—But to return to federalism and apostasy.
The plan of the leaders of the fashion was to overthrow the liberties of the new world, and place government on the corrupt system of the old. They wanted to hold their power by a more lasting tenure than the choice of their constituents. It is impossible to account for their conduct and the measures they adopted on any other grounds. But to accomplish that object a standing army and a prodigal revenue must be raised; and to obtain these, pretences must be invented to deceive. Alarms of dangers that did not exist even in imagination, but in the direct spirit of lying, were spread abroad. Apostasy stalked through the land in the garb of patriotism, and the torch of treason blinded for a while the flame of liberty.
For what purpose could an army of twenty-five thousand men be wanted? A single reflection might have raught the most credulous, that while the war raged between France & England, neither could spare a man to invade America. For what purpose then could it be wanted? The case carries its own explanation, it was wanted for the purpose of destroying the representative system, for it could be employed for no other. Are these men federalists ? If they are, they are federalized to deceive and destroy.
The rage against Dr. Logan's patriotic and voluntary mission to France was excited by the shame they felt at the detection of the false alarms they had circulated.
As to the opposition given by the remnant of the fashion to the repeal of the taxes laid on during the former administration, it is easily accounted for. The repeal of those taxes was a sentence of condemnation on those who laid them on, and in the opposition they gave to that repeal, they are to be considered in the light of criminals standing on their defence, and the country has passed judgment upon them.
THOMAS PAINE. City of Washington, Lovell's Hotel, Nov. 19. 1802.
NEWPORT, Saturday, December 4, 1802.
The frequent applications, by our distant Subscribers, and Correspondents, to obtain copies of " Rutledge's Letters ," rendered it necessary that they should be re-published. We accordingly give them this day, and hope a re-perusal of them will not be ungrateful to our readers.
The Republican of the 27th ultimo, contained a paragraph which mentioned that Mr. Rutledge had been in New-York, since he left Newport. The inflammatory editor of the Mercury, (who by the bye is too despicable to be called a Jacobin, for the term according to its ordinary acceptation, seems to import some degree of influence, and consequence)—has dropped all besides, that relates to Rutledge, and seems anxious to finish the dispute upon this point, as the most favorable one to him that has yet occurred. It ought to be understood that we did not give it as a positive fact; but as a matter of credible information to us. The information we received from two quarters, each tending to corroborate the other. We had received a New-York paper of the 20th Nov. last, which stated that Mr. Rutledge was then in that City. We were also informed by a person who arrived here from thence about that time, to the same effect. The paper is still in our possession, and it may be seen by any one who pleases to call.
Abuse of the President.—The recent endeavors to injure the administration by abusing the President, recal the maniac's efforts—who attempted to overturn a church by throwing balls of mud at the people. [Chron.]
Troubles in SWITZERLAND.
The plan of indemnities proposed to Germany by Russia and France, has not been acceded to by the emperor; and the delay has given so much offence to the French government that its minister at the court of Vienna has received orders to return home if the business should not be settled immediately. In that case the conditions of the plan will be enforced at the point of the bayonet, and 30,000 French troops are said to be in readiness for this purpose.
The revolution in Switzerland is progressing with great rapidity. The feat of government is in possession of the insurgents, who are headed by the Baron d'Erlach and M. de Watteville, the latter of whom is appointed commander in chief. The prospect of tranquillity to this distracted part of Europe appears very distant.
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, December 3. ENTERED, From Sloop Eagle, Green, Baltimore Brig Hermes, Earl, Charleston Do. Rising Sun, Dockray, New-York Sloop Two Sisters, Earl, New-York. CLEARED, For Brig Betty, Arnold, Surinam Schr. Mary, Sprague, Do. Sloop Caroline, Carr, Baltimore Schr. Hannah, Northam, Charleston Do. Polly Merrick, Hathaway, Washington Do. Patty, Lewis, Do. Brig Eagle, Parker, New-York Sloop Caroline, Luther, Baltimore Do. Fame, Jullin, New-York.
OF ST. DOMINGO. The last accounts from Port-Republic, are as late as the 18th Nov. The greatest condemnation prevailed throughout the bite of Leogane. The negroes have burnt Leogane, Grand Guave, Petit Guave, L'Archevesque and St. Marc; they have also destroyed fort Bissers; and it was expected they would soon make themselves masters of Port-Republic.—The French die very fast.
"Seventy-Five" No. X, shall appear next week—want of room alone has prevented its insertion this day. Several original pieces have been received, and are under consideration.
Dr. GUSTAVUS BAYLIES, OF BRISTOL, Has just received, for Sale, an additional assortment of genuine
DRUGS & MEDICINES. —ALSO—
SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, OF WHICH ARE, ELEGANT Amputating Instruments, (of the latest Improvement.) Ditto, Trepanning ditto, Break Pipes,—Ivory Syringes, &c. &c.
Likewise, a few modern Medical Books, among which are, James Latta's PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF SURGERY, illustrated with Cases on many of the Subjects, and with Copperplates—3 Vols. Townsend's GUIDE TO HEALTH, Darwin's ZOOONOMIA—3 Vols. Burserius, on Medicine—a work of very considerable merit, containing a Course of Lectures delivered by the Author, which were translated from the Latin, by William Cullen Brown, and published in the English language at Edinburgh, in the present year—4 Vols.
Doctor BAYLIES likewise respectfully acquaints his friends, that he continues the Practice of PHYSIC, MIDWIFERY, and the various branches of SURGERY. November 29, 1802. civit
William Moore, jun. & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on the Ferry Wharf—a general Assortment of
GROCERIES,—SHIP CHANDLERY,—HARD WARE, &c. Which they will dispose of on as reasonable terms as at any Store in Newport, by wholesale and retail—among which are the following articles:—
40 Hhds. good retail- ing MOLASSES, Holland GIN, West-India RUM, BRANDY, Loaf & brown SUGAR Hyson-skin, Sonchong, and Bohca TEAS, COFFEE, GINGER, PEPPER, PIMEN- TO, STARCH, Cassie & N.Y. SOAP, MUSTARD, COPPERAS, Sherry WINE, Malaga do. Spanish flote INDIGO CASSIA, ALLUM, SNUFF, BRIMSTONE, Wool & Cotton Cards, TOBACCO, 7 by 9 GLASS, COTTON WOOL, German and blister'd STEEL, NAILS—assorted, GLASS WARE, FLOUR, CANDLES 6 tons assorted IRON, per ton or hundred, &c. &c. &c.
LIKewise, A great variety of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season. Newport, Dec. 4, 1802. 114tf
ON Tuesday, the 14th inst. at 10 o'clock A. M. will be sold at Public Auction, (if fair, if not, the first fair day) a variety of household Furniture, viz. Beds, Blankets, Chairs, Tables, &c. &c. Also, 1781 Dolls. 77-100 6 per cent. Stock of the United States.
1175 Dolls. 15 100 3 per cent. do. 847 Dolls. 9-100 6 per cent. deferred, do. 157 Dolls. 46 100 5 per cent. Stock of Massachusettis.
GARDNER & DEAN, Auct. Newport, Dec. 4, 1802.
HEAR YE!
To be sold, and possession given the 25th of March next, One Hundred and Fifty acres of Land of the first quality, lying in South-Kingstown, (Boston Neck)—about half a mile south of Gardiner's Ferry, commonly known by the name of the Bonnet farm—and is bounded as follows: Westerly, partly on the Wespquague pond; partly on land of Simeon Potter, and partly on land of George Brown:—Southerly, on the ocean:—Easterly, on the Narraganset Bay, and Northerly on land of the subscriber. Its local situation is far preferable to any in said town.—It is well watered in six divisions, with double wall. For fishing and fowling, none is superior in the State, the pond abounding with perch of an excellent kind, and fowl of a great variety.—The beach affords an inexhaustible source of sea manure, such as rock & ribbon weed, and sea curtil. There are two living springs of water on the premises. An indisputable title will be given, and the mode of payment made easy to the purchaser: The terms may be known by applying to JOHN GARDINER. South Kingstown, Dec. 3, 1802. civit
FOR SALE,
THE real estate of Peleg Allen, late of Middletown, deceased, (about four miles from the State house in Newport, adjoining the road,) consisting of between fifty and sixty acres of land, with a dwelling-house, other buildings, and a good orchard thereon; well watered; good meadow, pasture, and tillage land, natural to Barley.—Possession will be given the 25th of March next. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers.
ELIZABETH ALLEN, THOMAS C. ALLEN. Middletown, Dec. 3, 1802. civit

TO DISAPPOINTMENT.
PALE Disappointment! at thy freezing name Chill fears in ev'ry shivering vein I prove; My sinking pulse almost forgets to move; And life almost forsakes my languid frame; Yet thee, relentless nymph! no more I blame: Why do my thoughts 'midst vain illusions rove? Why gild the charms of friendship and of love With the warm glow of fancy's purple flame? When rustling winds have some bright fame o'er- thrown, Which shone on painted clouds, or seem'd to shine, Shall the fond gazer dream for him alone, (The clouds were noble,) and at fate repine? I feel, alas! the fault is all my own, And ah! the cruel punishment is mine!
HOGARTH'S LAST PAINTING.
A FEW months before this ingenious artist was seized with the malady which deprived society of one of its most distinguished ornaments, he proposed for the subject of his last pencil the work he had entitled "A Tail Piece." The first idea of which is said to have been started in company, while the convivial glass was circulating round his own table. "My next undertaking," said Hogarth, "shall be the end of all things." "If that be the case," replied one of his friends, "your business will be finished, for there will be an end of the painter." "There will so!" answered Hogarth, sighing heavily; and therefore the sooner my work is done the better." Accordingly, he began the next day, and continued his design with a diligence that seemed to indicate an apprehension that he should not live till he had completed it. This however he did, in the most ingenious manner, by grouping every thing which could denote the end of all things. A broken bottle, and an old broom worn to the stump, the butt end of an old musket, a cracked bell, a bow unstringed, a crown tumbled in pieces, towers in ruins, the sign post of a tavern, called the World's End, tumbling, the moon in her wane, the map of the globe burning, a gibbet falling, the body gone, and the chains which held it, dropping down. Phoenixes and horses dead in the clouds, a vessel wrecked, Time with his hour glass and scythe broken, and a tobacco pipe in his mouth, the last whiff of smoke going out, a play book opened, with Excent Oynes , stamped on the corner, an empty purse, and a fluted of banknotes taken out against Nature. "So far, so good," cried Hogarth; "nothing remains but this," taking his pencil, in a sort of prophetic fury, and dashing off the similitude of a painter's pallet broken. "FINIS!" exclaimed Hogarth: "The deed is done! all is over!" —It is remarkable, and little known, perhaps, that he died in about a month after finishing this TAIL PIECE, having never again taken the pallet in his hand.
In the last year at Paris the number of males born in marriage was 7504, of females 7325. The number of males born out of marriage was 1762, and of females 1572, making the general total of children 18,166. The number of marriages for the same period was 3826, and of divorces 720. The number of persons deceased 10,416 males, and 10,301 females—making together 20,767.
HORRID.—On Monday evening, the 20th Sept. John Williams, (of Oglethorpe county, Georgia,) his wife, and two children were all found dead with their throats cut from ear to ear. A razor was found in William's hand. From this and other circumstances, the jury gave it as their opinion that the murder was committed by him.
Last week's ommissions. METEOROLOGICAL TABLE. Fabreheit's Thermometer—1802.
   Nov. Day Bar. Th. Winds. Weather.    19 84 52 NW NE Fair Fair  20 44 51 SW NW Fair Fair  21 42 58 SW SW Rain Fair  22 56 58 S S Cloudy Rain  23 50 52 NW NW Fair Fair  24 49 52 SW SW Fair Fair  25 44 46 NE NE Fair Fair  
CUSTOM-HOUSE. District of Newport, November 26. ENTERED, From Brig Rowena, Potter, Gothenburg Sloop Juliet, Wood, Havana Schooner Neptune, Gould, Grenada CLEARED, For Schooner Azubah & Rutha, Almy, Barbadoes
Gold & Silver Smith.
THE Subscriber Respectfully informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has taken a Shop belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh, directly opposite the Post-Office, where he carries on the GOLD and SILVER SMITH, and JEWELLERY Business, in all its various branches. Those who may favor him with their Custom, may depend upon Punctuality. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors most gratefully acknowledged, by the Public's humble servant.
JOHN SNOW. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Newport, Sept. 25, 1802. civif
NEW GOODS. ROBERT LAWTON INFORMS the Public, and his Friends in particular, that he has just received, at his Store, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, Thames-Street, an elegant Assortment of Fashionable DRY GOODS, adapted to the season—too numerous to particularize in an advertisement. Those who will please to call at his Store, he flatters himself, will find an inducement to purchase, as he is determined to dispose of them at very reduced prices. N. B. He has also just opened for sale, a quantity of best Irish Linens, seven eighths, and yard wide, by wholesale or retail.—Likewise, a beautiful assortment of Lutestrings, very cheap. October, 23, 1802. civif
Green & Tillinghast, HEREBY inform their old Customers and the Public in general, that they have just received a large Assortment of Fall & Winter Goods, which they are now selling at the most reduced prices at their Store, by Wholesale and Retail. Newport, Nov. 1, 1802. civif
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. —Likewise— 600 weight best Fleece WOOL, and 1200 wt. New-Milch CHEESE, Cheap for Cash. Or West-India Goods. Newport, October 2, 1802. civif
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport's Long-Wharf, No. 12. CONSTANTLY on hand, and for Sale, prime Pork, Mefs and prime Beef of the first quality, repacked in the best order, suitable for domestic or foreign use.—Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store; will meet the greatest encouragement, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged, by KEYES & BRIGHAM. Corned and Fresh BEEF of the first quality, at said Store, constantly for sale. November 5, 1802. civif
John A. Shaw, & Co. INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Cyphers neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons; soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cakes, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's best & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovel & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Macebau, Rappee & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewellery & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver. Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. civif
SAMUEL VINSON, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has just received by the latest arrivals, a large and well chosen assortment of GOODS, suitable for the season; to enumerate which, would be tedious. Those who will favor him with their custom, may depend on having them on the lowest terms. He has likewise received a variety of Muffs, Tippets, and for Trimmings.—Also, a small box of elegant JEWELRY, Consisting of Ladies Necklaces, Ear rings, Hankerchief Pins, Brooches, Bracelets, & Lockets, of the most fashionable kinds. Newport, Nov. 12, 1802. civif
For Sale, by the Subscriber, that Valuable Real Estate in THAMES-STREET, Consisting of a Dwelling-House, 37 feet by 32, almost new; with a good Cellar; paved Yard, and good Well of water, with a Pump therein; together with the Garden, Wharf, Stores, Stable, Chaife-House, &c. belonging to the same.—Likewise, a large Garden Lot, on the Hill, 126 feet on John-Street, and the same distance extending to Leven-Street.—Also, a good second hand Chaife, Two Horses, one Yoke of Oxen, and an Ox-Cart.—Likewise— A quantity of LUMBER; consisting of clear, and merchantable Pine Boards, Spruce Boards, Joist, Laths, and a few North-Carolina Cedar Shingles. JOSEPH LYON. Newport, Sept. 17, 1802. civif
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or at their Paper Warehouse. WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing-Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book-Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—ALSO, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—Likewise Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802. civif
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Sanford, of Newport, deceased, call upon all persons having any demands upon the Estate of the deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment, to SAMUEL VERNON, SAMUEL VERNON, jun. VALENTINE WIGHTMAN. Newport, Oct. 14, 1802. civif
THE Court of Probate for the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of WALTER EASTON, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, within said time, or otherwise they will be precluded according to law. EDMOND TOWNSEND, } Commissioners. THOMAS PECKHAM, } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MERIBETH EASTON, } Executors. DAVID BUFFUM, } JOHN SLOCUM, } Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802. civif
FOR SALE, And possession given on the 25th of March next, A LARGE and valuable tract of LAND, in Hopkinton, adjoining Wood-River.—Containing about Seven Hundred Acres; known by the name of the Ellery Land, and now part of the estate of Col. GEORGE IRISH, deceased. About Two Hundred acres of said land is cleared, and fit for tillage or meadow. The remainder is mostly covered with Timber of the best quality for ship plank, &c. An excellent stream of water runs through said land, whereon a Saw Mill may be erected at a small expence. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. NICHOLAS TAYLOR, JOHN IRISH. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. civif
NOTICE. ALL those who are indebted to THOMAS GREEN, or to JOHN MOSHER, and Co. either by Book or Note, are hereby notified, that the accounts and notes are lodged with the subscriber for collection—and are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, and prevent unnecessary cost. EDWARD HEMPSTEAD. Newport, Oct. 29, 1802. civif
Public Entertainment. THE subscriber inform the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, sign of the Ship; west of Col's Inn.—Constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommodation, by the Public's humble servant, PRESERVED ALGER. October 23, 1802. civif
FOR SALE, THE Sloop HARRIOT, 20 months old, now lying at Captain Caleb Gardner's Wharf, Eighty-one Tons burthen; may be put to sea at a small expence.—Also 18 Hogheads and 15 Barrels Hispaniola Coffee; about one Ton Campêche Wood; 10 Tons of Lignumvita, and 28 pieces Mahogany—now on board said Sloop. For terms apply to SIMON DAVIS. Newport, Nov. 5. civif
Entertainment, BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter, sign of the Anchor, a little south-east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Punctual attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. civif
FOR SALE, BY Jacob Richardson, At the Post-Office, a great variety of Books and Stationary; among which are, several new publications, viz. A VIEW of the Political conduct of AARON BURR, Esq. Vice-President.—Ward's Correct Statement.—Barrington's Voyage to New South Wales.—Also, Adam's Four Letters, being an interesting Correspondence between JOHN ADAMS, late President, and SAMUEL ADAMS, late Governor of Massachusetts.—Life of General BONAPARTE—& An Antidote to JOHN WOOD's Poison.—Likewise may be had at said Store, a large Assortment of House Paper, and Borders. N. B. It may perhaps be unnecessary to inform the Public, that he has lately made an addition to his Circulating Library of "many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature." To be sold as above, a few TICKETS in the Providence Baptist Meeting-House Lottery. August 21, 1802. civif
W. R. WILDER, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's, WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents. Newport, Aug. 21, 99if
NICOLAS GEFROY, Watch-Maker, in Newport, HAS constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms. He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business, in all its branches, and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion. He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the largest fashions; officers' gold and silver epaulettes; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; darts, small swords and bayonets; plated butts, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; castors andirons, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; suspenders; snuffers; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; slacks; Barley-jugars, and sugar plums; Spanish Segars; best Havana & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an advertisement. Newport, May 13, 1802. civif
Sail Making. THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in all its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by WING SPOONER, 2d. CHARLES C. DUNHAM. Newport, April 3, 1802. civif
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour. 15 bbls. Beef and Pork. 2000 Weight best Green Coffee, by Wholesale or Retail. A few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality. Newport, May, 29. civif
CLARK BLISS, INFORMS his friends, and the Public, that he has removed from Banister's wharf, to the dwelling-house belonging to Capt. Caleb Gardner, in Thames-Street, formerly occupied by Capt. Wing Spooner—where he has for sale a General Assortment of West-India Goods: Among others, are the following articles, viz. Brandy, West-India Rum, 4th proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wines of different kinds, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugars, Coffee, Teas of various kinds, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cheese, Soap, and Candles; various kinds of Glass Ware, Stone Ware, Knives, and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen-Knives, large and small Spoons, Chest Locks and Files, Crockery and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatchets and Hoes, Men's and Boys' Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Flints, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads, and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellow, metal Tea Pots, writing-Paper, wrapping-paper by the ream, Bed Cords, Leg Lines, Marlings, Seamen's Chests, Oak Kegs holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets, Coffee and Pepper ready ground for sale; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.—Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, May 7 1802. civif
WILLIAM HELME Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, THAT having employed an experienced Workman from New-York, he has for sale, at his Manufactory on the Point (by the large or small quantity) mould and dipped tal low Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported. Newport, Sept. 3, 1802. civif