Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-04-19 00:00:00

Seet. 7. And be it further enacted , That for the services prescribed by this act, the following fees shall be allowed and paid by the party respectively, that is to say:
10. An act for the relief of Paul Coulon. 11. An act for the relief of John Coles. 12. An act making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, in the year one thousand eight hundred and four. 13. An act making appropriations for the support of the navy of the United States during the year one thousand eight hundred and four. 14. An act for the relief of the captors of the Moorish armed ships Methouda and Mirboha. 15. An act further to amend the act, intitled "An act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States." 16. An act supplementary to an act, intitled "An act to incorporate the inhabitants of the city of Washington, in the district of Columbia." 17. An act continuing for a limited time the salaries of the officers of government therein mentioned. 18. An act for the relief of certain military pensioners in the State of South-Carolina. 19. An act for the relief of Samuel Corp. 20. An act to provide for light-houses and buoys in the cases therein mentioned. 21. An act to amend the charter of Alexandria. 22. An act making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand eight hundred and four. 23. An act to allow drawbacks of duties on goods, wares and merchandise transported by land, in the cases therein mentioned. 24. An act to revive and continue in force an act, intitled "An act for the relief of the refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia." 25. An act declaring the assent of Congress to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia, therein mentioned. 26. An act making an appropriation for carrying into effect the convention concluded between the United States and the king of Spain, on the 11th day of August, one thousand eight hundred and two. 27. An act providing for the expenses of the civil government of Louisiana. 28. An act granting further time for locating military land warrants, and for other purposes. 29. An act for the relief of the sufferers by fire in the town of Norfolk. 30. An act making an appropriation for defraying the expenses incurred in inquiring into the official conduct of Samuel Chase and Richard Peters, and in conducting the impeachment against John Pickering. 31. An act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act to incorporate the subscribers to the bank of the United States." 32. An act altering the sessions of the district courts of the United States for the district of Virginia, Rhode-Island, and for the district of West-Tennessee. 33. An act to ascertain the boundary of the lands reserved by the State of Virginia north-west of river Ohio, for the satisfaction of her officers and soldiers on continental establishment; and to limit the period for locating the said lands. 34. An act for the relief of the legal representatives of David Valenzia, deceased; and for other purposes. 35. An act in addition to an act, intitled, "An act to establish an uniform rule of naturalization; and to repeal the acts heretofore passed on that subject." 36. An act for the relief of the heirs of John Habersham. 37. An act erecting Louisiana into two territories; and for providing for the temporary government thereof. 38. An act supplementary to an act, intitled, "An act relative to the election of a President and Vice-President of the United States; and declaring the officer who shall act as President in case of vacancies in the offices both of President and Vice-President." 39. An act to erect a light-house at the mouth of the Mississippi river; and also, a light-house at or near the pitch of Cape Look-out, in the State of North-Carolina, and a beacon at the north point of Sandy Hook. 40. An act altering the time for the next meeting of Congress. 41. An act in relation to the navy pension fund. 42. An act to amend the act, intitled, "An act concerning the registering and recording of ships and vessels." 43. An act to repeal a part of the act, intitled "An act supplementary to the act concerning Consuls and Vice-Consuls; and for the further protection of American Seamen." 44. An act authorizing the payment of two thousand eight hundred dollars to Phillip Sloan. 45. An act in addition to an act, intitled, "An act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States." 46. An act in addition to "An act for fixing the military peace establishment of the United States." 47. An act to authorise the adjournment of district courts by marshalls, in certain cases. 48. An act making provisions for the disposal of the public lands in the Indiana territory; and for other purposes. 49. An act further to protect the commerce and seamen of the United States against the Barbary powers. 50. An act further to alter and establish certain post roads and for other purposes. 51. An act to make further appropriations for the purpose of extinguishing the Indiana claims. 52. An act for the relief of Moses Young. 53. An act relative to the compensation of certain officers of the customs, and to provide for appointing a surveyor in the district therein mentioned. 54. An act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act to prescribe the mode in which the public acts, records and judicial proceedings in each State shall be authenticated so as to take effect in every other State." 55. An act for imposing more specific duties on the importation of certain articles—and also for levying and collecting light-money on foreign ships or vessels. 56. An act supplementary to an act, intitled an act regulating the grants of lands, and providing for the disposal of the public lands south of the State of Tennessee. 57. An act for the appointment of an additional Judge for the Mississippi territory, and for other purposes. 58. An act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act concerning the city of Washington." 59. An act concerning the public buildings of the city of Washington." 60. An act to provide for a more extensive distribution of the laws of the United States. 61. An act supplementary to the act, intitled "An act providing for a naval peace establishment, and for other purposes."
SUMMARY—FOREIGN.
EUROPE.—By the Minerva, Capt. Clement, London dates to the 9th ult, have been received. Their principal contents, state—That Regnier, the Grand Judge, Minister of Justice, had made a communication to the First Consul, relative to a new conspiracy at Paris, as mentioned in the last Magazine. The report is of considerable length, and is dated on the 17th Feb. He states, that a correspondence had been some time maintained between Gen. Pichegru in London, and Gen. Moreau in France; that their agent and all his papers had been seized at Calais; that Georges, a sworn enemy to Bonaparte, sometime resident in England, had landed at a convenient spot between Dieppe and Treport, with eight of his brigands; that this was followed by the landing of Coster St. Victor, and ten brigands; that in a third debarkation Gen. Pichegru, Lajollais, Armand, and Jean Marie, with some other brigands had landed; that contrary winds prevented others from landing who were off the coast; that Georges and Pichegru had arrived in Paris, lodged together, and were surrounded by some thirty brigands, commanded by Georges; that they had had several interviews with Gen. Moreau; that Lajollais, the principal go-between, and Gen. Moreau, had been seized, and the effects and papers of Pichegru. He stated, that the purpose of this combination was a conspiracy against the life of the First Consul of France!—On the 8th of March, a report spread at Deal, that a counter revolutionary spirit had manifested itself in France.—The whole naval department in the Downs, was ordered to sea; most of which had failed.—With respect to the Invasion, so long threatened, time only must determine whether it will be attempted. Preparations are still going on in France; while on the other hand, the English do not relax in their measures of defence.—A fleet is stated to have sailed from Toulon, the 28th of Jan. supposed to consist of ten sail of the line. On the 23d of Jan. Lord Nelson was off the Cape of Roses, in a direct line in which the French fleet will steer, should it be destined for the Atlantic.—Great preparations are making in England, for a secret expedition against Boulogne, and some other ports of France. These preparations have been followed by an embargo; & the execution of a vigorous & decisive measure was at hand. The plan of the intended expedition, originated in Mr. Richard Phillips, who proposed to government to close up and permanently blockade the ports of France, Holland and Flanders, and to render them unnavigable and totally useless. Part of his plan is, by sinking at their entrances old ships of various burthens, filled with chalk or stones.—The gun boats in Boulogne, amount to about 1000. They are described as almost flat bottomed, & drawing so little water, that they run almost in with the shore, where the British cannot possibly reach them.—An approaching change of affairs appears about taking place at Vienna; a great bustle prevails among the ministers of that court, and the troops were in motion—Genoa, the capital of the Ligurian Republic, was closely blockaded by four
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. In General Assembly February session, A. D. 1804. ON the petition of Peter Phillips, and others, in behalf of the Engine Company in Wickford, praying that their charter may be amended so as to define certain limits therein mentioned, and to enable them to tax the individuals in said limits, to raise funds and defray the expenses of said Company. It is Voted and Resolved, That said petition be received and referred to the next session of this Assembly, and that the petitioners in the mean time, at their own expence, cause all persons concerned therein then to appear and make their objections, if they think fit, and that notice be given in one of the newspapers printed in Newport, by the publication of this Order.
A true copy, WITNESS, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
Lawton Burdick, HAS just received at his Shoe-Store, next door south of Mr. William Langley, Thames-street, an additional assortment of Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes at the most reduced prices. Also, young Misses & Children's Shoes of every description. The Boot and Shoe making business is likewise carried on at the same place, in its various branches. Suwarrow Boots made in the neatest manner, and on the lowest terms; and all favors acknowledged with gratitude. For sale as above, a few hundred weight of the best kind of SOLE LEATHER, very low for Cash. Newport, April 19, 1804. 85
NEW SHOE STORE. JUST OPENED BY Charles Coggeshall & Co. AT the corner of the New Lane, next door North of Mr. John Bours, jun. & Co. Thames-street, an elegant assortment of almost all kinds of Boots and Shoes, viz. Men's fine Shoes, common and coarse do. Kid & Morocco Slippers, Misses do. Sattinet and Florentine with heels; all kinds of Boys and Children's Shoes—Common and Suwarrow Boots. As many of the Boots and Shoes were manufactured in this town, it is hoped that they will meet with a speedy sale. Boots and Shoes made at the shortest notice by applying at the above Store.—Ripened gratis. They have also for sale, a large assortment of TRUNKS of the neatest kind; and an assortment of Boot-Legs. Boot Webbing and Binding may be had on the most reasonable terms. N. B. Orders for TRUNKS, of any dimension, can be furnished at the above Store on the shortest notice. Newport, April 19, 1804. 85
WANTED to Charter for the West-Indies a good and fast sailing vessel from 50 to 70 tons burthen. Apply to JOHN BAKER, Newport, April 17, 1804.
For Sale at this Office, BONNET PAPERS of the nicest kind, by wholesale or retail.
LIST OF ACTS Passed at the First Session of the Eighth Congress. 1. An Act to enable the President of the United States to take possession of the territories ceded by France to the United States, by the treaty concluded at Paris, on the thirtieth of April last; and for the temporary government thereof. 2. An act making provision for the payment of claims of citizens of the United States on the government of France, the payment of which has been assumed by the United States, by virtue of the convention of the thirtieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States, and the French Republic. 3. An act authorizing the creation of a stock to the amount of eleven millions two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, for the purpose of carrying into effect the convention of the thirtieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States of America and the French Republic, and making provision for the payment of the same. 4. An act making an appropriation, for carrying into effect the seventh article of the treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between the United States and his Britannic Majesty. 5. An act to repeal the act intitled, "An act to allow a drawback of duties on goods exported to New-Orleans and therein to amend the act, intitled, "An act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage." 6. An act to repeal an act, intitled "An act to establish an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States." 7. An act for laying and collecting duties on imports and tonnage within the territory ceded to the United States by the treaty of the thirtieth of April, one thousand eight hundred and three, between the United States and the French Republic, and for other purposes. 8. An act to incorporate the Directors of the Columbian Library company. 9. An act relating to the recording, registering and enrolling of ships or vessels in the district of Orleans.
AN ACT to incorporate the inhabitants of the City of Washington, in the District of Columbia. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the act intitled "An act to incorporate the inhabitants of the city of Washington, in the district of Columbia, except so much of the same as is inconsistent with the provisions of this act, be and the same is hereby continued in force for and during the term of fifteen years from the end of the next session of Congress.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That the council of the city of Washington, from and after the period for which the members of the present council have been elected, shall consist of two chambers, each of which shall be composed of nine members, to be chosen by distinct ballots, according to the directions of the act to which this is a supplement; a majority of each chamber shall constitute a quorum to do business: In case vacancies shall occur in the council, the chamber in which the same may happen shall supply the same by an election, by ballot from the three persons next highest on the list, to those elected at the preceding election; and a majority of the whole number of the chamber in which such vacancy may happen, shall be necessary to make an election.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the council shall have power to establish and regulate the inspection of flour, tobacco and salted provisions, the gauging of casks and liquors, the storage of gunpowder, and all naval and military stores, not the property of the United States, to regulate the weight and quality of bread; to tax and licence hawkers and pedlars, to restrain or prohibit tipling houses, lotteries and all kinds of gaming; to superintend the health of the city; to preserve the navigation of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers, adjoining to city; to erect, repair and regulate public wharves, and to deepen docks and basins; to provide for the establishment and superintendence of public schools; to licence and regulate, exclusively, hackney coaches, ordinary keepers, retailers and ferrys; to provide for the appointment of inspectors, constables and such other officers as may be necessary to execute the laws of the corporation; and to give such compensation to the mayor of the city as they may deem fit.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the levy court of the county of Washington shall not hereafter possess the power of imposing any tax on the inhabitants of the city of Washington. APPROVED, February 24, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
THOMAS D. STALL, INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has opened a Grocery Store, in his house in Thames-Street, late the property of Joseph Rogers, and directly opposite W. R. Wilder's Book-Store, where he offers for sale the following Goods at a very low price: Loaf, lump, white, pow- dered and brown, Hyson, fou- chong, hy- son skin, & bohea, Sherry and Malaga, Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, W. India & Rum. N. England, Best Holland Geneva, Molasses, Rice & Flower, Coffee, Boston Chocolate No. 1 and 2, Fresh box & cask Raisins, Cinnamon, Cassia, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs. Also, a general and extensive variety of Crockery and Glass Ware, With many other Articles too tedious to mention. Newport, April 19, 1804. 85
NEW HAT STORE. THE subscribers inform their friends, and the public in general, that they have taken the Store of Mr. Henry G. Champlin, directly opposite the Union Bank, where they have just opened a complete assortment of HATS, of the latest importation and of their own manufacturing, which they intend to sell as Cheap as can be purchased in Newport, or New-York, and of equal quality. They have also on hand Hat Trimmings of all kinds. BENJAMIN WEAVER, SOLOMON WEAVER. Newport, April 19, 1804. 85

negates the beginning of Jan.—The English are building 20 sail of the line with all possible expedition.—The British King, on the 9th of March, was fast recovering from his illness.—Provisions were very high at Paris, owing to the great demand of the troops.—On the 12th Feb. Madame Bonaparte went to the dock of the Invalids at Paris, and was received by the tumultuous cries of the workmen, demanding bread and their wages.—From the 13th to the 23d of Jan. scarcely a day passed without Malaga experiencing two or three shocks of an earthquake.—The Palace of Strelm, near St. Petersburg, was destroyed by fire, on the 8th of Jan.—On the 3d and 4th of March, the fall of snow at Manchester, (Eng.) was very great; the Surveyors of the roads were obliged to cut through drifts of snow, three yards in depth!—The Rev. Mr. Hey, of Bristol, proposes making a millionary tour throughout the more interior parts of North America, to enquire into the state of religion, and to extend the gospel.—Wednesday, the 7th of March, was appointed as a day for acts of benevolence and public prayer, by the Batavian government.—A war between Great Britain and Algiers seems about to commence. The Dey has forced the British Consul to leave his territories.
WEST-INDIES —From Cape François, to the 8th ult. we learn, that the whites have been massacred throughout the Island except at the Cape, where it was expected they would share a similar fate. No whites were permitted to leave the Cape. St. Domingo still remained in the hands of the French. The Americans were very ill treated at the Cape, and scarcely a night passed without a robbery taking place.—It is the declared intention of those who now hold possession of Cape François, that in case the French should return in force against them, to destroy all the fortifications, and make their stand in the strong holds of the mountains.—The British evacuated Currao, the 29th of Feb. leaving only a frigate to intercept vessels bound to that port.—The colours under which the vessels belonging to the present government of St. Domingo sail, are one half red, and one half blue.—The whole Island of Hispaniola, it is said, is now in possession of the blacks, under the command of Gen. Dessalines, First Consul for life!
DOMESTIC.
DISPATCHES have been received from Commodore Preble, stating that the rightful sovereign of Tripoli, (Hamet Bathaw) is in force, having gained a decisive advantage over his brother, the usurper; and that he offers to co-operate with the force of the United States, on the conditions formerly proposed.—A letter from New-Orleans dated the 26th of Feb. says, "The French and Spaniards seem almost in a state of rebellion here, as they are committing depredations almost every day, and are continually robbing and murdering. Three attempts were made to burn the city last night. Our danger is such, that I have been three nights on patrol since my arrival, and, unless some other means are fallen on soon, I fear the consequence will be dreadful, as the French and Spaniards are determined to do some mischief shortly, and we have very few regular troops here to prevent them." The Executive have received advices from Capt. Lewis, who is on this expedition towards the source of the Mississippi & Missouri—he & his party were in good health. The public may promise themselves much information from this undertaking.—The records of West Florida, delivered some time ago, by the British Government, to our Minister in London, have arrived at Baltimore.—The Governor of New-Orleans, has given permission for the erection of a Bank, to be called the Louisiana Bank, with a Capitol of 600,000 dollars, which may be increased by subscription to two millions.—The extreme sufferings of cattle in many
places, (says a Walpole paper) for want of provision, has been very great, and multitudes have already perished. Similar accounts are received from the District of Maine.—On Snuday last, a gang of villains was detected at New-Boston, (N. H.) in the very act of counterfeiting Bank Bills. They had with them 15 or 20,000 dollars! in bills of different descriptions and the plates on which they were impressed. They were of the Beverly Bank, 30 dls: New-Hampshire Bank, payable in Philadelphia, of 10 dls; Boston Union Bank, of 10; Salem Essex Bank of 8; and Portsmouth Bank of 4. Several have been committed to gaol, and others laid under heavy bonds.—Three persons were also arrested at Danvers, on Tuesday night last. Counterfeit bills of the Banks of Portland, Kennebec and Nantucket, and implements for carrying on the manufacture both of hard and paper money were found.—Besides these, three persons were arrested in this town on Wednesday last, on the same account.
From the Hartford (Conn.) Mercury.
Republican Festival.
AT a numerous and respectable meeting of Republicans of the town of Hartford, held at Mr. Joseph Pratt's April 5, 1804—it having been agreed at a previous meeting to celebrate the important acquisition of Louisiana, in this city on Friday the 11th of May next—And the following Address to our Republican friends in this State being read and unanimously approved, the Clerk of the meeting was requested to sign the same, and cause it to be published in the American Mercury.
TO THE REPUBLICANS OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
IT is the duty of men to Rejoice and to be Glad, when Providence is blessing them with distinguished testimonies of his goodness. Every year is yielding new proofs of the wisdom, which placed Mr. Jefferson in his high office: His peaceful ACQUISITION OF LOUISIANA stands at the head of these proofs. Wishing to harmonize with our Republican brethren throughout the Continent, we have united our annual Festival in honor of the election and administration of our President, with the National Festival in honor of that event—to be celebrated in the City of Hartford, on FRIDAY, the 11th of May next, being the day succeeding the General Election.
On that day we will Rejoice,
THAT while other nations are involved in the horrors of war, and while the slaves of kings and tyrants are shedding each others blood in the idle cause of energetic government, we are at peace, enjoying the fruits of our labor—increasing our means of prosperity—extending our territory—respecting our own suffrages and laws, and exercising the highest portion of popular sovereignty. All the principles of our revolution are now fully recognized, the will of the people is the supreme law of the land, and the number of those, who have mourned over these things, while we have rejoiced, is constantly diminishing.
We will Rejoice,
That from the western borders of this State to the setting sun, our cause has gloriously triumphed, except in the small State of Delaware, where an unequal representation prevents an expression of the public will—that two States in New-England are highly republican—that New-Hampshire is on the eve of restoration—that republican light progresses in Massachusetts and that Connecticut will not remain much longer a monument of the error of opinion. Our numbers in this State are more than equal to our opponents: The terrors, which prevent a demonstration of this fact, are abating.
We will Rejoice,
That the Federalism of this State has never sought to conquer us by kindness, or to soothe us with promises—that it has in no instance respected the voice of the majority of our country or the character of the President—that it has vilified the name and the advocates of Democracy, and has yielded an inexorable opposition to the general government, till the people have been convinced that federalism is not a congregation of sound principles, operating uniformly for the good of society, but an association of men for their own personal aggrandizement.
We will Rejoice,
That alarms about religion were continued to be sounded, till the best friends of religion discovered and abhorred the impiety of using it as a political engine—and that no real Christian now suffers apprehension that we seek its injury, or that it can be weakened by any human power. We rejoice that the clergy continue to attend proxieng & to interest themselves publicly against a part of the people, who supported them, till the tolerance of those people was made manifest, and till the clergy discovered that their adherence to political parties would ruin their professional influence. Few of that profession remain who will require any longer to be disposing of their religious influence for the benefit of any set of Candidates.
We will Rejoice,
In the real strength of our cause, which has been advancing us, without any artificial aids against all opposition.
We venerate, as sincerely as the federalists, the character of President Washington, but we
ask nothing in his name, nor do we invoke his ashes. We respect as much as the federalists do, religion, ready habits, and good government, but we ask nothing for our professions. Our ancestors were as pious and venerable as those of the federalists, but we claim nothing on their account.
We have not in our management the whole power of the State government without any constitutional check.
We have no systematic alliances with the families of clergymen and magistrates.
We have no offices in our gift.
Our lawyers cannot appoint all the judges and justices, before whom they appear as advocates, nor can they be judges in the Supreme Court of errors, nor can they plead before the Congress, of which they are judges.
None of the military offices are at our disposal.
We can neither make new election laws, nor can we break up the ready habits of an old election law, in order to intimidate the weak and to place our creatures in the chair to preside and to count votes given for and against themselves as candidates.
We have no Senators and Members of Congress, dependent for their places on the management of a few of us, and bound to obey us or to lose their seats.
We have no aid from the thousands of our brethren of full age and capacity, who pay taxes, do military duty, and labor on highways, but who are deficient of that portion of property, which in this State distinguishes a freeman from a slave.
We have no cities, which we have incorporated with a host of offices at our command—we have no privileged banks or turnpike companies, or other monied institutions under our control—we have no colleges nor academies reared and fostered by us from the monies of the State.
We have no missionary society, nor associations, nor public dinners at our command—no titles of excellency or honorable annexed to our candidates. We have not 12 newspapers under our control. We cannot appoint Fasts and Thanksgivings just previous to proxieng. We have not the treasury of the State at our disposal, nor have we any privileged orders or aristocracies to contend for.
Whatever of wealth, of patronage and power can be combined against us has been opposed to us. Supported alone by the strength of our cause exhibited in the wise measures of Mr. Jefferson's administration, we have increased, we have advanced, and we SHALL PREVAIL—therefore will we rejoice.
We will Rejoice,
In the unity of sentiment and action, with which the republicans of this State have advanced with their principles. In our address to the people we have not vaunted of faith or infallibility. We are like the federalists made up of different materials, but we unite on the subject of government in a firm systematic, and intelligible opposition to the politics of this State as they respect the general government and our interior concerns. Under the last administration we exposed fairly that train of measures, which, protected by a sedition act and a standing army, and sustained by enormous expenses and accumulating taxes, hazarded all the blessings of our revolution. We expressed freely our abhorrence of that political system, which professing to be republican was highly aristocratic, and was daily tending to that favorite point of federal perfection, a PRESIDENT AND SENATE FOR LIFE.—The voice of our country has since declared that we told you the truth. The people of our country have no attachment to the mighty plans of political enthusiasts: They prefer the blessings of their own firesides and the fruit of their own vines, to the idle pageantry of national glory and of balanced energetic governments. When Mr. Jefferson was advancing to the government of the union, we expressed plainly his pretensions and the salutary consequences of his being elected. The federalists denounced him and his political system, and alarmed the people with a prospect of demolished churches, of entangling alliances, of wild uproar and anarchy. Not one of their predictions has been verified, his measures and the voice of our country have pronounced that we declared the truth. In our opposition to the government of this State we have not been actuated by improper zeal for the places held by federalists. We have no want of respect for the private characters of those federal men in office, who are generally esteemed good men. We wish to replace many of the valuable ready habits which have been dismissed by men in place.
We would have the old election law, as it formerly was. WE WOULD HAVE THE CLERGY DEVOTED SOLELY TO THE WORK OF THEIR LORD AND MASTER.—We would have the Lawyers confined to their profession; except when the public voice shall call them to a seat on the bench of our Courts, or to a seat in Congress. We cannot admit the propriety of their being legislators, especially in the Council where the power is coined to a few.
We rejoice that our object is becoming daily better understood, and that the people can be no longer persuaded that we wish to introduce anarchy or atheism. We have no interests distinct from those of the body of the people. We wish our rights and property to be protected by good laws, and we have no interest in destroying those forms of faith and worship, which have made men wiser and better.—Our union on such rational principles is a source of joy.
We will Rejoice
In the election of President Jefferson and in the whole course of his administration, especially in that most distinguished act, which crowns all his other measures, the ACQUISITION OF LOUISIANA, without waste of blood or the imposition of an additional tax—a measure which while it opens a new world to industry and enterprise, is giving occasion of festivity throughout the Continent.
We will Rejoice
In the unanimity with which a choice
of Candidates has been made, for the Presidency and Vice-Presidency of the next four years, and in the sure and certain prospect that the nomination will meet a triumphant support.
We will Rejoice
That the day has arrived when " Libera licet mea something ," and that republicans have only to know their own minds in order to insure the success of all their measures, for the perpetuation of their principles, and the happiness of their posterity through many generations.
With such occasions of joy we can all unite on the day of our festival, in grateful acknowledgement, that God hath not dealt so bountifully with any other nation.
Per order of the meeting,
HENRY SEYMOUR, Clerk.
NEWPORT,
Thursday, April 19, 1804.
We understand the Republican Citizens of this town intend celebrating the acquisition of Louisiana on the 12th of May, in a manner becoming so important an event.
A gentleman of the first respectability, who arrived in this town from New-Hampshire, on Tuesday last, brings the pleasing intelligence of the success of the inflexible patriot JOHN LANGDON, as Governor of that State by a majority of about 70 votes.—Last year Governor GILMAN, the federal candidate, had a majority of several thousand. Thus it is that federalism continues "to look up."
With deep affliction we have to record the following melancholy event, which happened on Tuesday last. Four persons, viz. Daniel Goddard, Isaac Currie, John Shearman, and William Giles, went out in a boat some distance from the harbor for the purpose of catching fish. While under sail, a sudden flaw of wind upset the boat, when they were all instantly swallowed up in one common grave, excepting young Giles, who fortunately buoyed himself up by an oar, until a boat at some considerable distance, came to his relief. Mr. Goddard was about 30 years of age. He has left a disconsolate widow and one child to mourn the irreparable loss. The two others were young men of about 18 or 19 years of age.
We understand that 4 frigates are at present equipping, by order of the administration, which are to be immediately dispatched to reinforce the United States squadron in the Mediterranean.
MARRIED —At South-Kingstown, JAMES BRADFORD WHITTAKER, Esq. of Providence, Attorney at Law, to the amiable Miss THANKFUL CHAMPLIN, daughter of the late Mr. John Champlin, of Charlestown.
At Portsmouth, the 18th inst. Mr. CARTER HAZARD, of this town, to Miss SALLY COOPER-SHALL, of Bristol.
[DIED] —On Sunday last, greatly lamented by her numerous friends and connections, Mrs. ELIZABETH BOURS, wife of John Bours, Esq. in the 49th year of her age.
NEWPORT BANK.
THE Stockholders of the Newport Bank are hereby notified, that the third Instalment, being Fifteen Dollars on a Share, becomes payable in specie on the 10th of May next.
Per Order of the President & Directors, JOHN R. SHEARMAN, Cashier. April 19, 1804.
RHODE-ISLAND
Insurance Company.
THE Stockholders of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company are hereby notified that agreeably to the third article of the Constitution of said Company, an Instalment of fourteen dollars and eighty cents on each share will become due on the tenth day of May next.
JOHN L. BOSS, jun. Sec'y. Rhode-Island Insurance Office, April 18, 1804.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON SATURDAY the 28th of April inst. two Lots of Land on the Long Wharf—and one lot on the Point Bridge—for which good and indisputable titles will be given.—Also, Five Lots on the Point, viz.—No. 113, 114, 115, 138, and 139, subject to quit rent, late the property of Jonathan Marsh, deceased. The sales to commence on the first mentioned Lots, adjoining the shop of William Cranston, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Conditions will be made known at the time and place of sale. GARDNER & DEAN, Auct'rs. Newport, April 19, 1804.
To be Sold at PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON FRIDAY, the 26th inst. at 9 o'clock A. M. at the Store of Mr. Samuel Dorr, on Banister's wharf, a valuable assortment of Dry GOODS, suitable for the season, among which are, Broad Cloth, Cassimeres, Janes, Weavers, Silk & Cotton Nankinets, Irish Linens, Cambrics, Muslins Callimancoes, Russels, Tamnies, Darants, Cotton Hose, Worsted do. Callicoes, Oil Cloths, &c. with a variety of other Articles too numerous to mention.
Conditions of Sale—Purchasers under one hundred dollars, cash down; and over that sum, sixty days, with approved notes: To be sold in such lots as will best suit the purchaser.
JAMES CHAPPELL, Auct'rs. Newport, April 19, 1804.
HOUSE PAPER.
JUST received, and for sale at this Office, a new & general assortment of elegant PAPER HANGINGS, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State. April 19, 1804.

From the (Boston) CHRONICLE. Lines: sacred to the memory of Dr. PRIESTLY.
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Fraud on Underwriters. In October last, one Thomas Shivers, residing at the Havana, included to Capt. Samuel Packard, of this town, sundry papers purporting to be a regular invoice, and bills of lading, for 360 boxes of sugar, said to have been shipped in the Schooner Eliz, John Nelson, master, and consigned to the said Captain Samuel Packard, with orders to insure the same, which was accordingly effected to the amount of 12,700 dollars, in the office of the Providence Insurance Company.—On the 3d of February following, the said Nelson appeared with a regular protest, stating that said Schooner was cast away on the 19th of November on the Florida shore, and totally lost, himself and one other person only being saved. Captain Packard, being then on a voyage to the Havana and having since returned informs, that he discovered to his satisfaction that no such shipment was ever made, said Schooner being at the Havana when he was there—and having since intercepted a letter from Nelson to Shivers, fully confirming the whole to have been a fraud.—As he may have attempted other frauds in different parts of the Union, editors of papers in the sea ports are requested to insert this article. Prov. Gaz.
Hemp & Flaxen Lines. THE subscriber makes and keeps constantly for sale, at his house next to the Hay-Scales southerly, in Broad-Street, a general assortment of Lines, viz. Deep-sea Lines, Latchet, do. Log do. Cod do. clothes do. Hand do.—Also, Bed Cords, White Rope, Seine Twine, and small Fishing Lines of all kinds, by wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms. BENJAMIN TILLEY. Cotton Lines of every description may also be had as above. Newport, April 5, 1804. 83
For Charleston, (S.C.)  THE ship Angeronia , Isaac Burdick master; will sail the 20th inst. wind and weather permitting.—For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Mr. Robert Stevens' wharf, or to BENJAMIN CHURCH. Newport, April 5th, 1804.
BOARDING HOUSE. THE subscriber hereby informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has removed to Wickford, and occupies that spacious and pleasantly situated House, the property of Mr. Oliver Spink, directly opposite to the dwelling house of Daniel E. Updike.—Where he will receive Students for the Washington Academy, to board, at One Dollar and Forty Cents per week, including lodging, washing, &c. He will also be pleased to accommodate Gentlemen and Ladies who may visit Wickford, with board, lodging, &c. on the most reasonable terms.—He will use his best endeavors to pay every necessary attention, and his utmost exertions to please, and every favor duly acknowledged by their obedient servant, WESTGATE WATSON. Wickford, (N. Kingstown) April 2, 1804.
TO BE LET. A Handsome, convenient, and well-finished Dwelling-House, with a store and other out-buildings, situated in Thames Street, opposite Capt. James Dockrey's.—For terms apply to Capt. Peleg Wood, jun. of Newport, or JOHN READ. Portsmouth, April 3, 1804.
TO BE LET, THE lower part of a two story dwelling House, with any quantity of land wanted, being the residence of the late Benedict Packard, pleasantly situated, at the foot of the Ten Rod Road, within a quarter of a mile of Washington Academy. For terms, apply to JOHN SMITH, in Wickford. North-Kingstown, April 4, 1804. 83
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. 60tf
JAMES G. PECKHAM,  Gold & Silver Smith, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has taken a shop directly opposite Mr. Israel Pearce, Thames Street, where all commands will be punctually attended to, and favors gratefully acknowledged. He has just opened a handsome assortment of  Jewellery & Fancy Goods, Which he will sell as cheap as can be purchased in the town. Also, an assortment of Hard Ware &c. &c. with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for old Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Pewter, and Lead. Newport, March 7, 1804.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND, ss. March 19th, 1804. THE Creditors of Henry G. Champlin, of Newport, Trader, are hereby notified to appear if they think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at Newport on the first Wednesday of May next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an Act passed June, A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted. B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
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
WANTED, An active Boy, about 12 or 13 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hair-Dresser's business. One from the country will be preferred.—Enquire at this Office. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
FOR SALE BY  Henry Moore, & Co.  WEST-INDIA Rum by the Fhd. Gin by the pipe, Brandy do. Malaga, Port, Sherry, 100 barrels superfine flour, 30 cakes fresh Raisins, Loaf, powdered and brown Sugars, Coffee, Chocolate, Bohea and Souchong, Pepper, Ginger, and Allspice, Nutmegs, Cloves & Cassia, Brimstone, Allum, Copperas, Soap by the box; All kinds Knives and Forks, Pen & jack Knives, Razors in cases, Shears and Scissors, Patent hour and half hour Glasses, Casters, English Pewter, Sad Irons. Brads & iron Candle sticks, Spoons of different kinds, Brads & iron pipe Belows, Shovel & Tongs; A good assortment of Nails, All kinds of Hinges, Stock, Chest & door Locks, Warming Pans, Frying Pans, Hearth & house Brushes, Iron & steel plate Saws, Coffee-Mills, Starch, Looking-Glasses, of every kind, 6 by 8 Glass by the box, Brass Kettles of all sizes, Mattresses of any dimensions; A good assortment of Hats, 10 bales excellent Cotton, Snuff, Paper by the ream, Best kind Spanish Indigo. Likewise, a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash or approved Notes, by wholesale or retail, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf. Newport, Feb. 2, 1804. 174
100 Dollars Reward. LOST a short time since at the Vineyard, an elegant GOLD WATCH, having the maker's name marked on the face, viz. "JOHN & C. JONES, Lombard Street, London."—Watch-Makers and others, are requested to take particular notice, and secure it if offered for sale. Any person who will return it to the subscriber, or to Mr. J. C. Scott, merchant, in Newport, shall receive the above reward. JACOB SMITH. March 25, 1804. 83
MEIN & ROGERS  HAVE FOR SALE, FIFTY Hogsheads West-India Sugar, 1400 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 qr. cakes Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy, Holland Geneva, 200 bbls. Superfine Flour, Bohea Tea, German Steel, &c. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of  Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware. Newport, Oct. 20. 159tf  Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.  DAVID MELVILL, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed-Cords—Cloths-Lines, &c. &c.  New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consisting of Negro-Head, Regal, Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803. 140tf
To be Sold or Let, AND possession given the 25th inst. a convenient two-story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor, well calculated for two families, having two cellars under it, with a well of excellent water in the yard. Also, a two-story building, on the same lot, calculated for business of almost any kind, with a cellar under the same.—Said lot is situated on Spring Street, being about 116 feet square, and extends back to the Street, eastward of it.—Any person wishing to purchase, or hire, may know the terms, by applying to WILLARD BRIGGS. Newport, March 14th, 1804. 182tf
For Sale, A two story dwelling House, with a Shop adjoining, situated in Horn Lane, lying to the northward of the estate of Mr. Thomas G. Piman, and southward of the lot of Mr. Thomas Warden.—Terms made easy. For further particulars, inquire of SOLOMON GLADDING, on the premises. Newport, March 28, 1804. 182tf
No BLANKS in this Lottery.  For the Promotion of Literature.  SCHEME OF THE  Washington Academy Lottery. THE following Scheme of a Lottery, for the benefit of this Public Institution, established at Wickford, in the State of Rhode-Island, is offered to the public, whose patronage is requested. There are no blanks. The prizes subject to a deduction of 16 & 2-3d per. cent (from whence the benefit to the institution arises.) The price of a Ticket is five dollars, of which only one half is to be paid on the purchase of it, the other half to be considered as a part of any prize the ticket may draw, and shall be deducted from the same on payment thereof. This Lottery is made pursuant to an act of the Honorable General Assembly, granting Five Thousand Dollars to be raised for the use of WASHINGTON ACADEMY, in North-Kingstown, and bonds have been given according to law.
S C H E M E.    2 Prizes of 1000 dollars are 2000   2 500 1000   1 250 250   10 100 1000   25 50 1250   20 25 500   100 20 2000   140 10 1400   200 8 1600   500 6 3000   500 5 2500   4500 3 13500   6,000 Tickets at 5 dollars each are 30,000   The following persons are appointed to sell Tickets, viz. Jabez Denison, at the Newport Insurance Office, Jacob Richardson, Post-Master, and William R. Wilder, in Newport. William Wilkinson, and William Larned, in Providence. Daniel E. Updike, Philip Tillinghast, William Hammond, jun. in Wickford. James Helme, in South-Kingstown. Joshua Bicknell, in Barrington. Nathaniel Phillips, Post Master, in Warren. William Rhodes, in Westerly. Jeremiah Thurston, in Hopkinton. It is hoped the sale will be so rapid, as to permit the drawing to take place in a short time, of which notice will be given. By order and in behalf of the Trustees. DANIEL E. UPDIKE, Secretary. Washington Academy, 15th Feb. 1804. TICKETS in the above Lottery, may be had at this Office.
FLOUR STORE On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN's Wharf,—By  JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
THOMAS VOAX,  SUGAR-REFINER, Has for sale, South end Thames-Street, LOAF SUGAR—LUMP ditto—MOLASSES—and SYRUP. Also, a constant supply of West-India and Refined Brown SUGAR, in barrels and bags, suitable for the use of families.
FOR SALE BY  SAMUEL VERNON, jun. FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrease,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
Serious Notice. THE subscriber, being appointed Executor to the estate of Edward Simmons, Esq. late of Newport, deceased, hereby requests all persons having any demands against said estate, to exhibit the same to him for settlement; and all those indebted thereto, are also desired to make immediate payment to EDWARD SIMMONS, Executor. Newport, April 4, 1804. 83
To be Sold at Public Auction, BY order of the Hon. Supreme Judicial Court, on Thursday the 10th day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon (if fair, if not, the first fair day,) the real estate late belonging to Capt. Joseph Barker, deceased; consisting of a dwelling House and Lot of Land, situate back of W. R. Wilder's Book Store in Newport. Sale to be on the premises.—Conditions of Sale will then and there be made known. GARDNER & DEAN, Aud'rs. Newport, April 7, 1804. 184
For Sale, AT Public Auction, on Tuesday the 29th May, 1804, the dwelling House and lot of land thereto belonging, late the property of Joseph Thurston, deceased, & subject to the Widow's Dower, being pleasantly situated in Spring-Street, a little northward of the Church. GARDNER & DEAN, Aud'rs. Newport, April 12, 1804. 184
State of Rhode Island, &c. April 10th, 1804. THE creditors of Mark Shearman, of South-Kingstown, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at Newport on the first Wednesday of May next, then and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an Act passed June A.D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, ought not to be granted. B. HAZARD, Dep. Sec'y.
Dry Goods for Cash only. THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has marked all his Goods, including a box of Hats assorted, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual profit being 20 per cent.) on cost, by retail many less, and some at cost. A large quantity of the above Goods, especially Broad Cloths and other Woolens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the sterling cost. He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, Dec. 12, 1803. 67tf
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other  GOODS. He has just received, and offers for sale, 600 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, very cheap. And One Ton first quality of clean FLAX.
HAY SEEDS. Has also received from New-York & Vermont the following Hay-Seeds, viz. Red Clover, Herds-Grass, Red-Top, and Bordens, by wholesale and retail. They are new and clean, and will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State. A few bushels Foul Meadow Seed, which will produce the best kind of Fodder, although but little known in these parts. Also, on hand 2 casks new FLAX-SEED, from the same place. The first quality Sythes and Sythe Sticks, complete:—Rakes, Hoes & Hoe Handles Fork Tails, &c. CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
WRITING-PAPER, By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.