Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1806-04-24 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican. AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
PRINTED WEEKLY, FOR NOAH BISBEE, JUN. No. 91, Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
To subscribers in town, where the papers are delivered, Two Dollars per annum—one half in advance, or the whole at the end of six months. In the country, by casual conveyance, One Dollar Fifty Cents per annum—the whole to be paid on subscribing. To distant subscribers, by mail, Two Dollars per annum—payable in advance.
FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL VERNON, jun. Sherry Wine,
A few boxes white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrease,—and Loaf SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
Now Landing, at Long Wharf, the Cargo, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Peterburgh.
Consisting of 90 Tons Clean Hemp, 45 do. old Sable Iron, 30 do. new do. 15 do. old do. assorted, 2 do. Yellow Tallow, 2 do. Flax.
Russia and Ravens DUCK, of the first quality, for sale, by SIMEON & EDWARD MARTIN, For Cash or unquestionable Notes, only, at either Bank. Newport, October 31, 1805.
THE subscriber having come to the determination of publishing an Epitome of the Edinburgh Dispensary, will thankfully receive the observations and opinions of Physicians, as to the arrangement, so that it made an easy pocket volume—and of what may be retained, and what expunged. SAMUEL PERRY, Jun. South-Kingstown, Feb. 10, 1806.
FOR SALE,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, late the property of Capt. Benedict Peckham with a Shop and Store adjoining said house, all well finished; and four acres of excellent Land. The above premises are situated at the foot of the ten rod road, within half a mile of Washington Academy.—For terms apply to JOHN SMITH. Wickford, 3d mo. 10, 1806.
Engraving on Stone.
ELISHA SMITH, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. Henry Ball, where he carries on the Stone Cutting business, in all its various branches.—Those who favor him with their employ may depend upon having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. Newport, Aug. 20.
FOR SALE,
A WIND-MILL,
SITUATED about half a mile from the court-house, on the main road leading to Providence, in good repair—The whole or one half will be Sold, as may best suit the purchaser.—Payment made easy.—For further particulars enquire of WILLIAM MOORE. Newport, 12th Feb. 1806.
Elizabeth Tillinghaft,
No. 119—Thame-Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, and her friends in particular, that she intends to follow the same line of business of her late deceased husband, in the pleasing hope, that with the aid of a sympathizing and generous public, she shall be enabled to support and educate her numerous family of young children. This important duty, since the death of a beloved husband, having devolved upon her, she earnestly solicits the patronage of the friends of the "Widow and the Fatherless."
She has on hand a judicious selection of
GOODS,
And shortly expects an additional supply.—Those who may be disposed to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having every article in her line of business, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State. The smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 9. 1805.
FOR SALE
CHRISTOPHER ELLERY'S House and Gardens. Liberal credit on good security.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Baufier's Wharf.
A new & correct Chart
OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Frog Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch Hill Reef. Published June 18, 1805, by John Cabone, Newport, and Nicoll Foljock, New-London. Newport, July 17.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS
BEING appointed commissioners by the honorable Court of Probate, for the Town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of EUNICE PHILLIPS, single woman, late of said Town, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby notify all persons having any demands against said Estate, to exhibit the same to either of us the subscribers at our respective dwellings, at any time within Twelve months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis- DANIEL E. UPDIKE, } sioners. All persons indebted to Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to DANIEL WALL, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Feb. 10, 1806.
TO BE SOLD, 60 Barrels good Prime Pork, 200 Bushels Good Rye, SIMPSON & BARKER. Newport, Feb. 27.
FOR SALE, A GOOD SECOND HAND CHAISE Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of Capt. Thomas Cole, late of North-Kingstown, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all those indebted to said Estate, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscribers, who are duly authorized to settle the same. HUTCHINSON COLE, } Administrators. GEORGE W. COLE, } North-Kingstown, March 13, 1806.
TIN-PLATE WORKER.
NATHANIEL NASON, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, THAT he carries on the business of a TIN-PLATE WORKER, at his Shop, No. 117, Thame-Street. Where may be had all kinds of TIN-WARE, wholesale or retail, as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—Conscientious attendance, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Stove-Pipes either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made at the shortest notice. * * * Cash given for old Pewter and Lead Newport, Dec. 11th, 1805.
WE the subscribers, being by the Court of Probate, of the town of South-Kingstown, appointed Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors, to the Estate of the Widow ELIZABETH POTTER, late of said South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; give notice to all persons that have demands against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof; being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. No Accounts allowed unless properly attested to. PELEG BROWN, } Commis- WILLIAM C. CLARK, } sioners. And all persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN CONGDON, Adm'r. South-Kingstown, March 10th, 1806.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the Estate of William Tillinghaft, Merchant, late of Newport, deceased, represented insolvent, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed six months from this date, to exhibit their claims against said Estate to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings at any time within said term.—No claims will be received unless properly attested. JOHN SLOCUM, } Commis- JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } sioners. All persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, or to Sally M. Smith, at the Store of Mrs. Tillinghaft whose receipt will be a complete discharge. WILLIAM MOORE, Jr. } Adminis- CALEB GREEN, } trators. STEPHEN CAHOONE, } Newport, 7th October, 1805.
Hard Ware Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard Ware, Cutlery, Cutlery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary &c. &c. Also, Deep Sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-Lines. Also.
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF,
Consisting of Negro Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, and cut Tobacco; Maccaban and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufacturer's prices. * * * Cash given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given, that there are a number of Small Children to be bound out.—Terms may be known, by applying to either of the Subscribers. ROBERT TAYLOR } Overseers JOHN TILLINGHAST, } of the Poor. JOB TOWNSEND, Newport, Jan. 10th. 1806.
Wanted Immediately, AT this Office, as an APPRENTICE to the Printing Business, a Smart, Active LAD, 14 or 15 years of age.—One from the Country would be preferred.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late 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 CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER, ad. Newport April 3. 1802. 79tf.
TO BE LET,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, in Pelham Street, No. 11, with a large Garden, and a good Well of Water, together with the half of a large Stable.—For terms apply to SAMUEL VAUGHAN. Newport, March 13th, 1806.
JOHN STEVENS,
TIN-PLATE WORKER,
HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has taken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mumford, deceased, in Thame-Street, where may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest notice, and as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.—Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Pewter and Lead. Newport Dec. 12th 1805.
For Sale,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, with five rooms on a floor—a well of good water in the yard; and an excellent large Garden, situate in Thame-Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM. Newport, March 20, 1805.
Four bushels of Garden Pease,
TO BE SOLD BY
BURRINGTON ANTHONY, in Portmouth, warranted good; and of the last year's growth, viz. Early Charlton, Marrowfat, two podded, and Spanish Dwarf.—Also, 100 bushels clean Barley. FEB. 5, 1806.
FOR SALE.
THE subscribers, Dwelling House, blacksmiths Shop, Coal House, and Stable and two acres of good LAND well fenced with between forty and fifty apple trees, of improved fruit growing on the premises, with an Excellent well of water near the house. The premises are pleasantly situated on the port-road, leading to Pawcatuck, about fourteen miles from the ferry leading to Newport.—An indisputable title will be given. JAMES CONGDON. South-Kingstown, February 27th 1806.
MR. WRIGHT'S SPEECH—Concluded.
Can we then submit to the exercise of this royal prerogative right to be informed on those sailing under the flag of the U. S. without the limits of the British empire. A practice, judge Blackstone informs us, Britons have submitted to with great reluctance; and will it not be said "that we are wanting to ourselves" if we should not guard our seamen against this outrage by all the means in our power? But it may be said the British government have a right to the service of their own subjects—I have shown, not by impressment, and I will now show that they have the right of becoming American citizens, and being protected in that right. [Took, Black. 1 vol. p. 145] "By the law of nature, man is subject to no restraints and may pass into any region.—[Vat. 172. sec. 225.] By the law of nations every subject has a right to expatriate himself and seek his fortune where he can best promote his interest. [1 Blac. Com. 265 F. N. B. 85] And by the common law every Englishman may go out of the Realm without the King's leave for any cause he pleases. And so far has Britain recognized this right, in others by Parliament—that by the navigation act, one fourth of every ship's crew may be foreigners—[6 Ann. c. 37.] By the statute of Ann three fourths may be foreigners, and by the statute of George 3d [13 Geo. 3. c. 3.] it is provided "that any foreigners serving on board of any merchant ship or ship of war for two years in time of war, shall ipso facto become a British subject, entitled to all the privileges of a native born subject." Thus we see Britain invites foreigners into her service, and secures them to all the privileges of her native subjects, among which, protection, is the most important. Can it be then that Britain will exercise a right that is not legitimate? Or claim for herself what she will deny to others? If not, then she admits the right of expatriation, which is established by the law of nature, of nations, and the common law, and tested by the authority of the British Parliament. Can we then feel ourselves at a loss for authority to protect those who sail under the flag of the United States, when we see Britain not only inviting foreigners into her service, but securing them protection by the solemnity of a statute? Can we then, I say, want authority or seal to protect our citizens in their rights secured to them by the solemnity of a Constitution under the solemnity of an oath.
Mr. President, permit me here to observe, that all legitimate government is derived from the people, and is founded in compact only, and intended for the good of the whole, "that protection and allegiance are reciprocal obligations, each so important, that in all governments, in all ages they have been secured by the solemnity of an oath.
I ask then, is not the conduct of Britain a violation of the rights of our seamen? Are they not secured in these rights by the Constitution, and are we not bound by the most solemn obligation to protect them to the utmost of our power? By the law of nations [Vat. 251. sec. 1] "Whosoever uses a citizen ill indirectly offends the State, which ought to protect their citizens, and his sovereign should revenge the injuries, punish the aggressor, and oblige him to make intire satisfaction, since otherwise the citizen would not obtain the great end of the civil association, which is safety.
I cannot then permit myself for a moment to suppose that a right so important, secured by ties so solemn, and so palpably violated, will not be protected, to the utmost of the power of the Congress of the United States, by all the legislative means they possess, consistent with the sound principles of legislation, and good government.
By the constitution, Congress are to define and punish piracy; in defining piracy, I wish them not to exercise a wild but legal discretion, which is itself denied, "to discern by law what is just." I will therefore call their attention to the subject, as it has been considered by the law of nations—the common and statute law of G. Britain. By the law of nations, [Mol. d. j. m. 57.] "the attacking a ship at sea and taking away some of the men to make them slaves is piracy."
By the common law, [4. Blac. Com. 72—3 Inst. 169.] piracy consists in committing those acts of robbery and depredation upon the high seas, which if committed upon land would be felony.
[4. Bl. Com. p. 71] Every community has a right to inflict that punishment upon a pirate by the rule of self defence, which an individual, would in a state of nature have been otherwise entitled to, for any invasion of his person or property. By the statute of Elizabeth, [43 Eliz.] it is enacted that whosoever shall hereafter without lawful authority take any of her majesty's subjects against their will and detain them with force, or to make a prey or spoil of his person upon deadly feud, or otherwise, should be adjudged and taken to be a felon, and

should suffer the pains of death without benefit of clergy.
This statute was predicated upon a state of things in that country, not more intolerable than the present state of American seamen; nor can it be considered as an incorrect exercise of the discretion of Congress in defining piracy, to declare the imprisonment of our seamen, and confining them to so object a slavery as they are subject to on board British ships of war, piracy—when by the law of nations, by the common law, and by the statute of Elizabeth we discover ourselves perfectly justified in so doing. And I trust we can never find ourselves less disposed to protect our citizens, than Britain has been to protect her subjects, nor of declaring that act piracy committed on the high seas, that Britain considers a felony of death committed on land. Nor can we feel any difficulty in imposing the pains of death on the offender, for a piracy on personal liberty, when we impose it in all cases of piracy on property, and when we consider that it is the punishment imposed, by all nations, in every case of piracy. This brings me to the second section of the bill, which justifies the repealing force by force, and gives a premium for destroying the pirate, whom all writers denounce as out-laws and enemies of the human race, and hold it lawful to destroy. Sir Edward Coke [3 Inst. 113.] says a pirate, to use his own words, "Hostis humani Generis," which is an enemy to the human race. [Merr. C. 4. a. 4. Co. Lit. 128.] "that an out-lawed felon is said to have Caput Lupinum, that he might be knocked on the head like a wolf by any one that should meet him, and judge [4. Bl. 70.] Blackstone tells us in more modern times, that a pirate has renounced all the benefits of society and government, and has reduced himself afresh to the savage state of nature; by declaring war against all mankind, all mankind must declare war against him: So that every community has a right by the rule of self-defence, to inflict that punishment upon him, which every individual would in a state of nature have been otherwise entitled to do, for any invasion of his person or property. By the law of nations [Vat. 137. § 169.] "The right of punishing, which in a state of nature belonged to each individual, is, in a state of civil society, transferred to the sovereign, or to those who are appointed to administer justice. Not are we left to the elementary writers alone to support this doctrine.—The very point has been judicially determined in the [Folk. C. L. 154.] case of Alexander Broadfoot, who was indicted for the murder of Cornetius Calahan, and acquitted by Judge Foster's direction to the jury. The case was this—Captain Hanway had a press warrant, with this direction inserted in the body of it. "You are not to instruct any person with the execution of this warrant but a commission officer, and to insert his name and office in the deputation on the other side hereof." He endorsed. "I do hereby depute A. B. a lieutenant of the Mortar Sloop to impress, &c. On the 25th of April, 1743, Capt. Hanway being at anchor, in Kingroad, at Bristol, ordered the ship's boat down the channel, to press as they should see an opportunity; the lieut. laid on board, with the captain. In the evening the boat came up with the Bremen Factor, in that part of the channel, in the county of the city of Bristol, some of the crew went on board in order to press men, who being informed that one or two of the Bremen's men were concealed in the hold, Calahan with three others went thither in search of them, whereupon Broadfoot, one of the Bremen's men (who had provided a blunderbuss for defence against the press gang) called out, and asked them what they came for; he was asked by some of the press gang, "we come for you and your comrades." Whereupon he cried out keep back, I have a blunderbuss loaded with swan shot." Upon this the other stopped, but did not retire. He then cried out, where is your lieutenant? and being answered "he is not far off," immediately fired among them: by this shot Calahan was killed, and one or two of the press gang wounded.—And in this case, as you perceive, Broadfoot was acquitted by the direction of the Judge. Then if an Englishman may kill an Englishman in the attempt to impress him, because the authority was incorrectly executed, can we feel a doubt that an American may kill an Englishman when by no possibility there can be any colour of authority; and that too without the jurisdiction and limits of the British empire, when failing under the protection of the American flag—I can feel no doubt.
And as to giving a bounty for killing this hostis humani generis, wearing the caput lupinum, I trust there can be no objection, when we consider the practice of other states and nations, particularly Britain herself, who by the statute of George II. [8 Geo. 2. c. 24.] gives a bounty to encourage the destruction of pirates. The statute is in these words: "That to encourage the defence against pirates, the commanders or seamen wounded, and the widows of such seamen as are slain in any piratical engagement, shall be entitled to a bounty to be divided among them, not exceeding the value of one fiftieth part of the cargo on board." Can we then with the example of Britain before our eyes giving bounty for the protection of property, feel any reluctance in giving a bounty for the protection of liberty? Can it be possible that Britain shall protect the property of her subjects, with more vigilance and circumspection than America will protect the liberty and loves of her citizens? I will not for a moment permit the hateful idea to torment me. It cannot be so. As these provisions are mere declarations of the law, that our seamen may know their rights, and resist the unlawful force with safety; and as the exercise of this repulsive force may induce severities and death itself, it becomes necessary to secure the exercise of it by the provisions of this act. Therefore the next clause is introduced authorising the President to retaliate in case of any cruelties exercised on our seamen.
men. This is dictated by the soundest policy, legitimated by the law of nations, and recognized by our own laws. By the law of nations, [Vat. 426. § 341] "when a sovereign is not satisfied with the manner in which his subjects are treated by the law and custom of another nation, he is at liberty to declare he will treat the subjects of that nation in the same manner his subjects are treated; this is called the Law of Retorsion; there is nothing in this but what is conformable to sound politics. [Vat. 432. § 354] At Athens the law permitted the relations of him who had been assassinated to seize three of the natives of that country, and detain them till the murderer was punished or delivered up—and our own law recognizes this principle. By the act of 3 March, 1799, it is provided, that if any seamen, who shall have been impressed on board any vessel of the powers at war with France, who shall be taken by France, and hath suffered death, or any corporal punishment by the authority of France or any officer under their authority, the President shall cause the most rigorous retaliation to be executed on any citizen of the French republic that may be taken under the laws of the United States. But perhaps it may be insisted these were Frenchmen, and not entitled to the same measure of justice as Englishmen. By the law of nations [Vat. 434. § 354] these measures are milder than war, which involves the innocent with the guilty.—The prince therefore who attempts this method, instead of coming to an open rupture, is doubtless worthy of peace, on account of his moderation and prudence; but they who run to arms without necessity, are scourges to the human race, barbarians, enemies to society, and rebels to the law of nations, or rather to the common Father of mankind."
This brings me to the last section of the bill, which secures the impressed seamen compensation for his false imprisonment, not far beyond the wages in the merchant service, and authorizes the attachment of so much of the debts to British subjects, as may be necessary for that purpose—there being no other means of redress.—All mankind will declare it just, and Britain herself has judicially established the principle in the case decided by C. J. Pratt afterwards Lord Camden, [Say. Dam. 219.] The case was in an action for false imprisonment. The Earl of Halifax, one of his majesty's principal secretaries of state, granted a warrant without previous information, against a journeyman printer of the North Britain, who was kept six hours and treated civilly, 300 pounds damages were given. On a motion for a new trial because of excessive damages—Pratt, chief justice, declared, that as it was a general warrant and an attack on public liberty and against Magna Charta, and as they attempted to justify its legality, there ought to be exemplary damages, and in all cases wherever an injury is done under the color of authority, as where an officer under an authority to impress exceeds that authority—Motion over-ruled.
It will not then be said by an American Congress, that for the false imprisonment of an American seamen sixty dollars per month can be too high, for his bondage on board a British ship of war, exposed to every hardship, when a British subject for six hours confinement with civil treatment, had eight hundred dollars damages by a British jury; nor can the method of recovering the same be opposed upon sound principles. [Vat. 431. sec. 350.] By the law of nations "justice is said to be denied, when the subject is not permitted to establish his right in the ordinary tribunals of justice, or when great and unreasonable delay is effected, equivalent to a refusal. And it can never be said, that after ten years spent in fruitless negotiation, and after we have been informed by the President, "that every spark of hope is extinguished, and the cap of humiliation drained to its dregs," that the delay is not unreasonable and equivalent to a refusal. And we are authorised by the law of nations, [Vat. 151. sec. 1.] to retaliate, to enforce if possible, the making the citizen entire satisfaction. It may be objected, however, that this remedy is in violation of the treaty of London of 19 Nov. 1794, which secures the inviolability of British debts; but it will be recollected that this violation on our part, is induced by the violation of the same treaty by Great-Britain by an attack on the liberty of the citizen, and it can never be said that we are not justified by claiming the damages we have received by a violation on personal liberty, as a correct for off against any damages they may receive by a breach of the same contract, by an attack on personal property. It can never be in the eye of justice, and in a land of liberty, that property is more to be respected than liberty, nor can we feel ourselves unauthorised when the law of retaliation, and self preservation which are written on the heart of man by the finger of omnipotence, holds us justified. Nor, when we consider that we ourselves have totally annulled and declared void the treaty with France, because of her violation of her treaty by the spoliations on our commerce; refusing to do us justice can we hesitate to make this partial repeal of the treaty with Britain so far only as is necessary to do our oppressed seamen justice, by the sacrifice of British property, at the shrine of American liberty, when we reflect that it is the only means whereby we can remunerate our enslaved seamen for their cruel bondage—that the safety of the people is the supreme law, and that we are the centinels, to protect their rights, and avenge their wrongs.
CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11
Mr. J. Randolph observed that at the first session of the eighth Congress there had been an appropriation of 3,750,000 dollars for the purpose of paying American claims for spoliations committed by the people of France, which had been allowed in the convention that transferred to the United States the sovereignty of Louisiana; that bills, in satisfaction of these claims, were daily presented for payment at the treasury; but that on the 31st of this month the appropriation would cease, when the sum remaining unexpended would be carried to the credit of the surplus fund. The Committee of Ways and Means had received a letter representing these circumstances from the secretary of the treasury, which had induced them to come to a resolution to ask leave to present a bill on the subject.
Leave having been granted—Mr. J. Randolph made a report, consisting of a letter from the secretary of the treasury, representing the facts stated by him, and a bill, "supplementary to the 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 U. States, by virtue of the convention of the 30th of April, 1803, between the United States and the French Republic. The bill provides that the balance of the 3,750,000 dollars remaining unexpended on the 31st of December next shall not be carried to the surplus fund, but shall continue applicable to the satisfaction of the claims until they shall be satisfied.
Referred to the committee of the whole on Monday next. Resolved, That the Committee of Commerce and manufactures be instructed to enquire into the expediency of extending the limits of the district of Washington in North-Carolina, so as to include Shell Castle Island, and to report by bill or otherwise. On motion of Mr. Sloan the House took up his motion relative to the imposition of a tax of ten dollars on every slave imported into the U. States.
Mr. D. R. Williams hoped the consideration of the resolution would be postponed. The law, he said, which had excited such irritation was at present before the legislature of South-Carolina, and would in all probability be repealed. If repealed, any resolution of this House would be useless. He therefore moved its postponement till Monday fortnight. Mr. Sloan said he had no objection to the postponement, which was carried without a division.
On the motion of Mr. Newton, the House came to the following resolution: Resolved, That the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to take into consideration the case of the brig George detained in the port of Norfolk with 1200 demijons of Brandy on board, and to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Newton, previous to the adoption of this resolution, explained the peculiar circumstances of the case arising from the recent British orders relative to the trade of neutrals. Mr. J. G. Smith, from the Committee of Claims, instructed to enquire what further steps are proper to remunerate meritorious officers, &c, reported a bill in addition to an act to make provision for persons disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war; which was read twice and referred to the Committee of the whole.
This bill provides that the provisions of the act of the 3d of March, 1803, shall be construed to extend to all persons who received actual wounds in the revolutionary war, whether as volunteers or militia, and that they shall be placed on the pension list, though they may have resigned, or have been discharged, or have been in captivity at the termination of the war, and to those who, having during the war received wounds, have since become disabled thereby: authorises the allowance of increased pensions, in cases of such disability, by the Secretary of War, on the certificate of two physicians, provided that such augmentation does not exceed a
full pension; and prescribes a full pension to a commissioned officer shall be half the amount of his monthly pay, to a non-commissioned officer or private 5 dollars per month, and that no pension shall exceed the half pay of a lieutenant-colonel.
Mr. R. Brown presented a memorial from sundry hatters in Easton, Pennsylvania, similar to that presented from the hatters of Philadelphia, complaining of the manner of vending furs the property of the public.
Referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
A letter was read from Mr. Glendy, declining the chaplaincy.
An engrossed bill prohibiting for a limited time the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States and the territories thereof, was read the third time and passed.
Mr. Varnum from the committee appointed for that purpose, reported rules for the government of the House, which were referred to a committee of the whole on Monday.
On the motion of Mr. Bidwell the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole—Mr. Gregg in the chair—on the resolution offered yesterday relative to WILLIAM EATON.
Mr. Bidwell moved so to modify the resolution, as to insert "a medal of gold with proper devices," in lieu of "sword."
On this motion a short debate ensued.
Mr. J. Clay was in favor of retaining the word "sword."
Mr. Elliot, Mr. Bidwell, Mr. Smilie, Mr. Quincy, and Mr. Jackson supported the amendment; which was carried by a considerable majority.
Mr. Quincy then represented the propriety of accommodating the language of the resolution, so as more appropriately to designate the nature of the services rendered by Mr. Eaton; and Mr. Jackson, coinciding with Mr. Quincy in opinion, moved that the committee should rise, with a view of referring the resolution to a select committee for this purpose. This motion was lost—Ayes 52—Noes 54.
Mr. Quincy moved to substitute "Barca," in the room of "Lybia;" under the impression that the latter word had ceased to be in use, except among classical writers. Motion disagreed to.
The resolution, as amended, was then agreed to without a division.
The committee rose, and reported it to the House, who immediately took it into consideration;—when Mr. J. Clay moved its reference to a select committee, for the purpose of obtaining in the mean time, full information from the Secretary of the Navy on the subjects.
This motion was supported by Mr. Jackson and carried—Ayes 69.
On motion of Mr. Fisk the House came to a resolution instructing the committee of Claims to enquire whether any further compensation ought to be allowed to any of the collectors of the direct tax for services by them performed, and whether any compensation ought to be made them for monies actually paid, in the prosecution of the respective duties of their office, beyond the sums allowed them by law.
Mr. Jackson called the attention of the House to a subject before Congress at their last session, relative to the application of a certain part of the nett proceeds of lands of the U. S. within Ohio, to the making roads, to revive which, he offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill making provision for the application of the money heretofore appropriated to laying out and making certain public roads.
Mr. Aarnum suggested the propriety of making the reference more general and moved the substitution of the words "to enquire into the expediency of," in the room of those in Italic . Mr. Jackson could not accede to

this amendment, as the plighted faith of the nation was pledged to the application he had stated. He would have no objection to enlarging the powers of the committee so as to enable them to enquire into the expediency of applying additional sums to the same object.
Mr. Varnum's amendment having prevailed, Ayes 60, the resolution thus amended passed.
Mr. Southard gave notice, that he should to-morrow at 12 o'clock move for the choice of a chaplain in the room of Mr. Glendy.
On motion of Mr. Meriwether, the report on the petition of John F. Randolph and Randolph M. Gillis, made the last session, was referred to the Committee of Claims.
NEWPORT.
THURSDAY APRIL 24, 1806.
REPUBLICAN FREEMEN OF RHODE ISLAND.
It appears by the returns of votes for Governor, published in this days paper, that neither of the Candidates for that office, has obtained a greater number of votes than the other two; and consequently, that there is no choice. Whether there has been a choice of a Lieutenant Governor, we are not able to say; not having received the returns from a sufficient number of towns to enable us to determine. Col. Sherburne, the federal candidate for General Treasurer, is said to be elected to that office: It may be so.—Strange things happen now-a-days. It is very unnatural to suppose that a State so Republican as this is, should prefer an open, avowed, and a decided federalist, to an inflexible and well informed Republican. What do those of you who voted for Col. Sherburne, expect to get by it. Do you expect that the federalists will treat you the better for it? If you do, you will be woefully mistaken. Every assistance which the Republicans give the Federalists, will only serve to increase their insolence. Their late conduct in this town is sufficient evidence of this fact. "Give them an inch, and they will take an ell." It is impossible to do any thing for them, which will make them obliged to you. They already consider themselves entitled to every thing, and consequently incapable of receiving favors from any one. Every office in the Country they believe to be theirs of right; and when you deprive one of them of his office they look upon you as guilty of downright robbery.
When on the other hand you permit them to retain their offices, they have the modesty to tell you, that you are afraid to trust each other with an office, and therefore bestow your Suffrages upon such good honest fellows as they are. So much indeed does their arrogance and insolence exceed their patience, that we should not be at all surprised if they were now to tell you, that you were afraid to trust one of your own party with the public money; although your candidate be a man of unimpeached and unsusppected integrity.
From what has taken place, we fear what may happen. If there be so large a number of freemen among you, who prefer a federalist to a republican for Gen. Treasurer, is there not danger that there is a number of members in the Gen. Assembly, who profess to be of your number, and yet will prefer a federal, to a republican Governor?
Republican Freemen of Rhode Island! The time is near at hand, when the Legislature of the State will again meet. They will probably then choose a Governor. Let your eyes be fixed on the contest. You will then be able to see which of your friends from your neighborhood the contest will not be between two Republicans, but between a federalist and a republican. Should any member in that Assembly give his vote for the federal candidate, and still profess to be a Republican, would
you believe his professions to be sincere. No, it is not possible that such barefaced hypocrisy should escape your detection. And we have not the least doubt, that should any one in that Assembly, dare thus impudently to belie his professions by his actions, he will meet the punishment he so richly deserves, in the contempt and indignation of his constituents.
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR.
   From 7 town gi. } ven in our last, } S. A. J.    Providence 388 99 445  Smithfield 75 17 407  Scituate 63 65 43  Glocester 0 133 17  Cumberland 100 19 78  Cranston 25 14 89  Johnston 9 81 32  North-Providence 49 22 26  Foster 28 2 43  Bristol 1 105 52  Warwick, 47 13 25  West-Greenwich, 41 54 100  Tiverton 3 80 18  Little-Compton 2 70 10  Newshoreham 2 68 48  Westerly 54 0 7  Charlestown 73 0 2  Exeter 12 10 86  Hopkintown 52 0 5  Richmond 48 9 11  Bristol 0 10 2  47 13 25  1110 834 1511  
MONTEVIDEO taken by the BRITISH. —Advice is received at the Island of Cuba, by a packet from Old Spain, that Montevideo on the River la Plata, is taken possession of by the British, and that their force amounted to 18,000 troops—the commanding officer on this expedition was not named at Cuba when our informant received this intelligence.—N. Y. pap.
WASHINGTON, April 11. The senate of the United States yesterday ordered the bill prohibiting the importation of certain goods, wares and merchandise from Great-Britain, to a third reading—ayes 20—noes 9. The only material alteration, we understand, made in this bill as it went from the house of representatives, is to admit the importation of black bottles.
DANVILLE, (Ken.) MARCH 18
"We hear from St. Louis (says the Farmer's Library) that party spirit has arisen to so high a degree that the citizens attack each other with sword and pistol in their own houses." But we hear there is no such thing. Indeed this age is an age of contradiction:—for scarce a report is circulated but what is soon overtaken by its contradiction.
NEW-YORK, APRIL 11.
Between 12 and 1 o'clock yesterday in a gale of wind, the ship Cordelia , capt. Delano, for Amsterdam, dragged her anchors, and being in danger of bilging on Long Island shore, a number of seamen voluntarily offered to assist her. In the act of taking out an anchor, the boat in which they were stationed upset, and they were all thrown overboard; they swam to a yawl contiguous, and the whole of them taking hold of one side of her at the same time, she upset also; and of the eleven persons, six were drowned; the remainder were saved with much difficulty. Among the unfortunate men who perished, were Mr. Tabor, mate of the brig Fredonia , and Mr. Isaiah Terry, second mate of the ship Rhoda and Betsey , both of New-Bedford.
MASSACREE.
Particular account of the massacre of the officers and crew of the ship Atahualpa , captain Porter.—(communicated by capt. Isaacs of the Montezuma ) "The ship Atahualpa had been lying at anchor in Sturgis Cove, up Mill Bank Sound three days; the natives, had during that time been re-
markably civil. June 12th they came off in several canoes, and desired captain Porter to purchase their skins, and about ten o'clock A. M. Calleto, the chief of one of the tribes, desired captain Porter to look over the side, to see the large number of skins lying spread on his canoe—Capt. Porter was complying, but was obliged to bend over the rail, when the chief threw his coat over his head, stabbed him twice between his shoulders, and threw him overboard; and gave the signal for a general attack. Mr. J. Hill, chief mate, was shot through the body, but ran below, got his musket, returned on deck, shot the chief, and gave him (as we have since heard) his mortal wound—John W. Goodwin 2d mate, shot dead.—John G. Rackstraw, daggered, and died immediately—Lyman Plummer, daggered, and lived until the ship was got out, when he requested the surviving crew to take care of the ship and find captain Brown. Isaac Summers, cooper; Luther and Samuel Lapham; Peter Spooner, seamen, and John Williams, cook, were all killed. The cook defended himself bravely, while his hot water lasted; but when that was expended they killed him with the axe. Three seamen, one Sandwich Islander, and a Kodiak Indian, were dangerously wounded, but have since recovered. Five more of the crew were slightly wounded, and three men and a Sandwich Islander, were all that went clear. The four that were not wounded, and two or three that were but slightly, rushed through the crowd of Indians, got below and found a few muskets loaded, fired them through the loop holes in the break of the forecastle, which terrified the natives and many jumped overboard, when the people came on deck, and after fighting a few Indians that seemed determined to hold their prize, killed and drove all overboard. One canoe was seen under the bows, endeavouring to cut the cable; a swivel was taken from the after part of the ship forward, discharged at them, six were killed by the swivel, and one afterwards by a musket, so that one was left alive in the canoe. The crew lost their jack knives, by stabbing the Indians through their skulls, and were unable to draw them out. After the decks were cleared the top sails were loosed; when the ship swung her head off shore, the cable was cut and after sometime beating was able to get out of the sound. Two days after, were off Newetta, the wind coming ahead shaped a course towards the Northward. June 17, deposited the bodies of our deceased shipmates in the deep.
MARRIED —In this town, on Sunday Evening last, Mr. AMOS B. HARVEY, Printer, to Miss MARY M. BATES.
DIED —In this town, on Monday evening last, Mrs. ELIZABETH DEAN, in the 40th year of her age, consort of Mr. Silas Dean, Merchant, of this place.—She has left a tender and affectionate husband, and eleven children, to deplore the irreparable loss of a tender and affectionate wife and parent—and a numerous circle of relations and acquaintance, to mourn the loss of their amiable companion and friend, whose benevolent heart and hand were always ready & open to assist, comfort, and relieve the poor, afflicted and distressed.
CUSTOM-HOUSE, District of Newport, April ENTERED Brig Alfred, Fowles, Sloop Aurora , Caboose, Sloop Abigail , Davis, Sloop Mary-Ann , Giffard, Schooner Pegasus , Hudd, Do. Dolphin , Spink, Sloop Connecticut , Buel, Sloop Priscilla , Nye CLEARED Sloop Priscilla , Nye Several coasting vessels.
JOHN BROWN RESPECTS the public with the information that he has removed from his late residence in Thames-Street, to the house lately occupied by Dea's Asa, on the corner of the street above the Market, where he will be found as cheap as any one else. Newport, April 11.
DOCTOR LORTRAP'S CELEBRATED BITTERS for the Jaundice and all Bilious complaints, for sale by NATHANIEL DEARBORN, opposite Mr. Townsend's coffee-house, corner of Banker's Wharf, 3/per. box, with directions. Newport, April 23.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS, BEING by the Court of Probate of the town of Portsmouth, appointed Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of ISAAC J. EASTON, late of Portsmouth, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice to all persons who have any demands against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us at our respective Dwellings, within Six Months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. No accounts allowed, unless properly attested to.
WILLIAM BRIGHTMAN, } Commissioners. JOB LAWTON, } ALL persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to ROBERT LAWTON, Administrator. Portsmouth, April 21st, 1806.
Rhode-Island Bridge Company.
WHEREAS the Stockholders at a General meeting on the 20th November last, "Resolved, That the company will proceed in the undertaking of Re-building the Bridge."—In pursuance whereof the Directors, having investigated the principles upon which the Bridge may be built, and where and at what rate the materials for the same can be procured, are now prepared to go on with said works.—Wherefore they have Resolved. That Ten Dollars be assessed on each and every share in the stock of this company; and that the same be paid to the Treasurer, at the Bank of Rhode-Island, on or before Thursday the first day of May next.
The Directors have also Resolved, That a general meeting of the Stockholders be called, at the State-House in Newport, on Monday the fifth day of May next, at ten o'clock, A. M. when a report will be made of the payments made on this assessment; And business of importance to the corporation will be laid before them.
By Order of the Directors, B. HAZARD, Clerk. Newport, April 18, 1806.
MOSES & WILLIAM THURSTON, Return their 2 banks.
TO their Customers and the public in general, for their custom the last year, hoping for a continuance—as every attention will be paid to the business, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. They now offer at wholesale or retail, at their old stand, No. 25, Broad-Street, opposite the Hay-Scales, the following articles, viz.
   W. India, } Rum. Lamp, } SUGARS.   N. England, } Rum. Brown, } SUGARS.   Cherry, } Rum. Flour, } SUGARS.   Gin, } Rum. Raisins, } SUGARS.   Cogniac, } Brandy. Ginger, } SUGARS.   Spanish, } Brandy. Nutmegs, } SUGARS.   Sherry, } Brandy. Pepper, } SUGARS.   Lisbon, } Wine. Pearlashes, } SUGARS.   Malaga, } Wine. Chocolates, } SUGARS.   Molasses, } Wine. Cocoa Shells, } SUGARS.   Vinegar, by the hhd. } Wine. Spanish Segars, per } SUGARS.   or barrel. } Wine. box. } SUGARS.   Hylon, } TEAS.   Souchong, } TEAS.   Bohea, } TEAS.  
Together with a number of other articles. Dry Goods and Crockery-Ware.
ALSO, 500 wt. warranted fair petted HAMS. 7 firkins Hogs Lard. 4 do. Butter.
THE BAKING BUSINESS, Is carried on by them in all its branches.—They constantly keep on hand, Pilot, Navy, and Ship BREAD, sufficient to supply any vessel at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms—warranted equal to any baked in this State, or imported from the Southward, for keeping during the longest voyages. Newport, March 26, 1805.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the first Monday of June next, at Eleven o'clock, A. M. if not previously disposed of by the Committee.
THE ESTATE belonging to the late Mrs. Mary Dean, lately occupied by Dea's Asa, on the corner of the street above the Market, where he will be found as cheap as any one else. Newport, April 11.