The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1801-06-03 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 127. ]
WEDNESDAY, June 3, 1801.
[ Vol. III. ]
William Blodget, jun.
CHEAPSIDE, No. 3,
HAS just received a consignment from the cargo of the ship Bedford, recently from Calcutta, of the following Goods, now opening for sale, by quantities to suit the purchasers, at very favourable prices, for cash, or approved notes at Bank of 3 months.   3 bales Jalolpore Mamoody Mullins  2 do. Janah do. do.  2 do. Alibad do. do.  1 do. Mow Coffes do. do.  1 do. Sandah do. do.  4 do. Burboom Gurrahs do.  1 do. Mow Sanahs do.  3 do. Alibad Omerty do.  1 do. Jalolpore Sawn do.  2 do. Patna Bastas do.  2 do. Jugda do. do.  1 do. Table-Cloths  1 do. Blue Romal Handkerchiefs  1 do. Mock Pulicat do.  1 do. Ginghams  1 do. Checks  2 cases Bandano Handkerchiefs  4 bags Pepper  50,000 Segars 
A few pieces each Dacca, Jaco-net, Book, Surhaw, and Silver wrought Mull Mull Muslins. May 27.
Just received, and now opening, by Bowers and Bucklin, At their Store, opposite Messrs. BROWN and Ives',
ONE package Linen Checks, assorted One case low priced 4-4 Irish Linens One do. fine do. One do. India Bandanees, of a superior quality.
N. B. The above goods for cash only.
Also, per ship Osiris, via New York, Two casks, containing a general assortment of Hard Ware, and one case fashionable Buttons, upon liberal approved credit. May 27.
Now landing from the ship Minerva, and for sale by
Samuel G. Arnold and Co. SEVEN Thousand bushels of Bonavista SALT.
They have likewise for sale, Turks-Island Salt 30 tons of Old Sable Russia Iron Russia and Ravens Duck, of various qualities Russia Sheeting, bleached and unbleached Russia Diaper Cordage assorted White Lead and Spanish Brown Looking-Glasses A quantity of Flag-Stones
Most of the above goods are entitled to debenture on exportation, and will be sold on a liberal credit for approved security. May 27.
FOR SALE, BY James Rhodes and Co.
At their store on the east side of the Great bridge, a few wharves below the Market, ALEXANDRIA fine and superfine Flour; Corn and Rye, either per quantity or single bushel; a few thousand of good Shingles, &c. Said articles will be sold for cash or short credit. May 27.
INOCULATION.
THE Hospital in this town is now opened for the reception of such persons as wish to take the SMALL-POX by inoculation. LEVI WHEATON. May 27.
Five Dollars Reward.
LEFT, on Wednesday last, in a necessary-house on a wharf, the west side of the bridge, a silver watch, maker's name John Curter, of London, No. 8896. Whoever will return the said watch, or give information at this office as to the watch may be obtained, shall receive the above reward. May 27.
WANTED,
A QUANTITY of JOIST and STUDS, for which cash will be paid, if delivered by the first of June. Enquire at this Office. April 22.
District of Rhode-Island.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of SAMUEL W. GREENE and JOHN BARKER, Merchants, and Copartners in Trade, against whom a Commission of Bankruptcy hath been awarded and issued, that the Commissioners of the said Bankrupts, by their certificate dated the twenty third day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one, have certified that the said Bankrupts have made a full discovery of their estate and effects, and in all things conformed themselves to the directions of the act entitled, "An act to establish an uniform system of Bankruptcy throughout the United States." The Creditors of the said SAMUEL W. GREENE and JOHN BARKER, are therefore hereby notified, that I will attend at the house of Mr. JOHN WILLIAMS, in Providence, on Thursday the 4th of June next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to hear the objections of the creditors of the said GREENE and BARKER, if any they have, against the allowance of the said certificate.
BENJAMIN BOURN, Judge of the Circuit Court of the United States.
Bristol, May 25.
District of Rhode-Island.
BY VIRTUE of a Warrant from the Hon. DAVID LEONARD BARNES, Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Rhode-Island: Notice is hereby given, to all persons concerned, that a libel is filed in said court by TRISTAM BURGES, Esq. acting as Attorney of the United States for the District of Rhode-Island, by special appointment for that purpose, against the brigantine ORANGE, lying in the port of Newport, within said District, for having been fitted and equipped, as it is alleged, in transporting slaves from the coast of Africa to the West-Indies, contrary to the statute of the United States in such case made and provided.
Also, Another Libel is filed in said Court, by TRISTAM BURGES, Esq. acting as Attorney, as aforesaid, against the Schooner WASHINGTON, of Newport, for having been fitted and equipped, as it is alleged, in transporting slaves from the coast of Africa to the West-Indies, contrary to the laws of the United States.
And that one other Libel is filed in said Court, by TRISTAM BURGES, Esq. acting as Attorney, as aforesaid, against Five Bags of Coffee, imported into the United States in the Schooner Olive-Branch, and not included or described in the manifest of the cargo then on board said Schooner; all which is contrary to the form of the statute in such case made and provided.
And that trial will be had upon the aforesaid Libels, at a Special District Court, to be holden at Providence, within said District, on Thursday the Fourth day of June next, at Four o'clock in the afternoon of said day.
W. PECK, Marshal.
May 16.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, May 25th, 1801.
THE Creditors of NATHAN ALDRICH, of Cumberland, in the county of Providence, Labourer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at Newport on the third Monday in June next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in June 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, May 25, 1801.
THE Creditors of Andrew Dillon, of Providence, in the county of Providence, Taylor, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at Newport on the third Monday in June next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in June, A. D. 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, May 18th, 1801.
THE Creditors of JOHN JEFFERS, of Cumberland, in the county of Providence, Cordwainer, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be holden at Newport on the third Monday in June next, then and there to shew cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in June, 1756, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
Late from Europe.
Received by the ship Merchant, Capt. Knox, from London—dates to April 20.
LONDON, April 20.
YESTERDAY we received the Paris papers to the 16th inst. they contain intelligence of the arrival in the South of France of the Osiris cutter from Egypt; with official dispatches from Alexandria, to the 16th of March.
Descent of the English in Egypt.
PARIS, April 18.
The Maritime Prefect of Egypt, to the Minister of Marine and of the Colonies.
Alexandria, 25 Ventose, March 16.
CITIZEN MINISTER, The Osiris packet boat not having been able to set sail yesterday, I take advantage of this delay to inform you that the General in Chief, Menou, arrived at Rhamanie on the 20th. It is said that he there concentrated the army. We expect him before the 30th, (March 21.) If the English army has not re-embarked before that day, it never will re-embark.
I have learnt nothing certain with regard to the number of the enemy's ships of war. It is said that they have several merchant ships armed en-flute, which makes the number of their ships of war appear much greater than it really is. It appears that at the utmost they have not more than nine.
Health and respect. LE ROY.
LE ROY, Maritime Prefect of Egypt, to the Minister of the Marine and of the Colonies.
Alexandria, 25 Ventose (March 16.) 10 Ventose March 1.
At two in the afternoon we discovered in the west a numerous fleet belonging to the enemy. At sun set it collected, and made for the north west of the Old Harbour. The generale was beat, and the troops kept themselves in readiness to march to whatever point should be threatened. The seamen were distributed among the different ports. The enemy's fleet was as follows:—15 ships of the line, two deckers, 32 frigates, from 30 to 36 guns, brigs and bombs, and upwards of 70 transports, mostly of heavy burthen. About 10 o'clock at night the enemy steered for the road of Aboukir, and our troops immediately marched towards that point.
11 Ventose—March 2.
At day break the fleet of the enemy prepared to anchor to the east of the road of Aboukir. In the morning the anchorage was completed.
In the course of this day the garrison of Alexandria, under the orders of Gen. Friant, took a position on the heights to the south of the road of Aboukir.
17th Ventose, March 18.
At break of day, the wind blowing fresh, and shifting from west to south-west, the weather moderate, and the sea calm, the enemy were plainly observed manoeuvring to effect a descent. All their transports weighed anchor, each of them being filled with troops. About half past six o'clock in the morning they were in motion towards the coast, betwixt the mouth of the Lake Madie and the fort of Aboukir. Immediately our troops were drawn up in battle array, opposite the place which the enemy menaced. At seven o'clock the enemy's row-boats, forming an extensive line, and to the number of three or four hundred, rowed briskly towards the shore. The debarkation was begun under the cover of a very warm and well directed fire from their gun-boats and other vessels on our troops. The enemy were assailed by a well supported fire from our field-pieces, and a shower of grape shot from 15 or 16 pieces of cannon, prepared for that purpose. Their line was, however, so much extended, that our troops were unable to face them on all points. Six or seven thousand English were landed. Our troops, though extremely inferior in number, threw themselves with ardour upon the enemy, and twice charged them at the point of the bayonet. The right of the English was almost immediately routed, but reinforced by a strong column of the left, the French were obliged to give way in their turn. The battle continued with vigour until about nine o'clock, but perceiving that the enemy was too numerous, and dreading, by exposing the garrison, to endanger the safety of Alexandria, the General fell back upon this place, with his troops in the best order. The troops have taken up a position about a league and a half from the field of battle, their left supported by the sea, and their right by the lake of Madie. The enemy remain in their position upon the heights of Aboukir. We lost in this affair about 300 men in killed and wounded, while the loss of the enemy amounts to 2000.
On the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th of March, the armies continued in their respective po-
sitions. On the 12th indeed, a pretty strong reconnoitering party of our army attacked the advanced posts of the enemy, and killed, wounded or took prisoners, from 17 to 20 men, including two officers. We lost on our part five men in killed and wounded.
22d Ventose, March 13.
At day-break the alarm guns were fired, the generale beating to arms in the city, and every one repaired to his post; the enemy advanced in good order, forming a close and very extended line. We waited with intrepidity to receive them. At seven o'clock in the morning the action began along the whole line. The force of the enemy seemed to amount to 12,000 men, the garrison, reinforced with troops from the neighbourhood, might amount to 4,000 men, of whom 600 were cavalry. The shock was brisk on both sides; our cavalry twice made a charge; the second time they penetrated to the centre of the enemy's line, and compelled five or six hundred men to lay down their arms. A strong column of reserve having however attacked them with impetuosity, they were obliged to retire and to abandon their prisoners.
On the evening of the 22d (March 13) the enemy made a movement on the left, which they considerably reinforced. Soon after a strong column attacked our right, and succeeded in making themselves masters of the bridge of the canal of Alexandria. In a short period, however, the republicans retook it. Thrice the enemy returned to the charge on this point, and as often were they repulsed with the greatest loss. At 5 o'clock the enemy re-occupied its former position.
The 23d (March 14th) was spent by the two armies in reconnoitering each other's positions. The enemy in the morning and evening made a variety of movements on their left. The cannon of Aboukir have been heard firing all day. Three frigates have come to cannonade the batteries on the peninsula of Figuerie.
These several events appear to me to be of so much importance, that I take upon me, without waiting for the orders of the Commander in Chief, to dispatch the Osiris to give you intelligence of them.
Health and respect, (Signed) F. LE ROY.
Still later from Europe.
Received at New-York by the arrival of the Britannus, Capt. Lunker, from Bristol, in 27 days. Dates to April 23.
LONDON, April 21.
Yesterday afternoon, after this paper was at press, Lieut. Colonel Stewart, of the 49th regiment, arrived at the Admiralty with dispatches from Sir Hyde-Parker; the substance of which were communicated in the evening to the Lord Mayor by a letter from the first Lord of the Admiralty, of which the following is a copy:
MY LORD,
"I have the honour to acquaint your Lordship, that the Hon. Lieutenant Colonel Stewart arrived this day with dispatches from Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, containing the terms of an armistice concluded with the Danish government on the 9th instant, by which it is agreed, that no act of hostility shall be committed, by either party on the coast of the different islands and provinces of Denmark and Jutland, for the space of thirteen weeks; and fourteen days notice to be given before hostilities are recommenced. —The court of Denmark has agreed to suspend during that period her co-operation of armed neutrality. I have the honour to be, my Lord, your Lordship's humble servant, "ST. VINCENT."
Admiralty, April 20:
THE ARMISTICE.
"The Danish government on one part, and Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, knight, commander in chief of his Britannic majesty's naval force in the road of Copenhagen, on the other, equally induced by sentiments of humanity to put a stop to the effusion of blood, and preserve the city of Copenhagen from the calamitous consequences of a continuation of hostilities, have mutually agreed to a cessation of arms.
"With this view his majesty the king of Denmark has appointed Major-General Ernestus Frederick Walterdorff, chamberlain to his Danish majesty, and Colonel of a regiment, and Adjutant-General Hans Lindholm, as commissioners to conclude this armistice; and Admiral Sir Hyde Parker has appointed, on his part, Lord Horatio Nelson, knight of the order of Bath, Duke of Bronte in Sicily, grand cross of the order of Ferdinand and Merritt, knight of the Austrian order of the Crescent; and Vice-Admiral of the fleet of his Britannic Majesty; and also Lieutenant-Colonel William Stewart, commander of a detachment of land troops on board the fleet; which commissioners have this day met together, and after exchanging their full powers, agreed to the following conditions:
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Art. I. From the moment of the signing of the armistice all hostilities shall cease between the fleet under the command of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker and the city of Copenhagen, and all armed ships and vessels belonging to his Danish Majesty which shall be found in the road or harbour of that city, as also between the different islands and Provinces of Denmark, Jutland included.
Art. II. The armed ships and vessels of his Danish Majesty shall remain in their present condition, as well with respect to the manner in which they are armed, as the military positions; and the treaty known by the name of the treaty of the armed neutrality shall, so far as concerns the active co-operation of Denmark, remain suspended so long as this armistice shall continue in force.
On the other hand, armed ships and vessels under the command of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, shall in no manner whatever disturb the city of Copenhagen, or the armed ships and vessels of his Danish Majesty on the coasts of the different islands and Provinces of Denmark, Jutland included; and to prevent every thing which may create disturbance or suspicion, Admiral Sir Hyde Parker shall on no account permit any ships or vessels, under his command, to approach within cannon-shot of the armed ships or fortifications of his Danish Majesty in the road of Copenhagen. This limitation shall however not extend to any ships which must necessarily pass and repass through the King's deep.
Art. III. This armistice shall secure the city of Copenhagen, as also the coasts of Denmark, Jutland and the islands, against the attack of any other fleet of war, which now or hereafter, during the continuance of this armistice, may be sent by his Britannic Majesty into these seas.
Art. IV. The fleet of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker shall be at liberty to procure from the city of Copenhagen, and along the coast of the different islands and Provinces of Denmark, Jutland included, whatever may be wanted for the health and cure of the crews.
Art. V. Admiral Sir Hyde Parker shall engage to send on shore all the subjects of his Danish Majesty which are at present on board the English fleet under his command; and the Danish government engages to account both for them and for the wounded which have been suffered to come on shore after the battle of the 2d, in the unfortunate case of the renewal of hostilities with Great Britain.
Art. VI. The coasting trade of Denmark, with the different parts of the coast included within the extent of this armistice, shall in no manner be disturbed by any British armed ship or vessel, and Admiral Sir Hyde Parker shall issue the necessary instruction to that purpose.
Art. VII. The armistice shall continue in force during the space of fourteen weeks from the day of its being signed by the contracting parties. After the expiration of that time, each of the said parties shall be at liberty to declare it terminated, and recommence hostilities, giving a previous notice of fourteen days.
The conditions of this armistice shall, on every occasion, be explained in the most liberal and candid manner, in order to remove every ground of future dispute, and facilitate the means of a restoration of friendship and good understanding between the two kingdoms.
In witness of this, we, the undersigned commissioners, according to our full powers, have signed and sealed with our arms the present armistice.
Given on board his Britannic Majesty's ship the London, in the Road of Copenhagen, April 9, 1801.
E. F. WALTERSDORFF, H. LINDHOLM, NELSON, D. of BRONTE, W. STEWART. Ratified by me (signed) HYDE PARKER.
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, April 21. Extract of a letter from Admiral Sir Hyde Parker, to Evan Nepean, Esq.; dated on board his Majesty's ship London, in Copenhagen Road, the 9th of April, 1801.
"I mean, as soon as the disabled ships are refitted, and the worst of the wounded moved into the Holstein Danish ship of the line, which I have commissioned as an hospital ship, to proceed over the grounds into the Baltic, to put into execution the remaining part of my instructions.
"The Isis and Monarch being found in so bad a state, from the late action, as to render it necessary to send them to England to have their damages repaired, I shall send them home for that purpose with the Holstein hospital ship, which has the wounded and sick on board."
French Account of the Defeat of the English in Egypt. LONDON, April 22.
This morning we again received Paris Journals. They come down one day later than those we announced yesterday. Their contents are most interesting, but we hope will not receive confirmation. The official paper is not among those that have reached us, and until it shall arrive, or advice from our own commanders, we shall not be able to determine what degree of credit is due to the news given in the non-official Journals of the 18th inst. which state, that on the 20th of March, the French in Egypt, attacked and defeated Gen. Abercrombie's army, killing 3000 and taking 600 prisoners, and among the latter, Gen. Abercrombie himself. One of the accounts is
from Malta, the other comes by way of Naples and Milan. Respecting the latter, it may be observed, that, if there is no mistake in the dates, the news must have reached Naples in 7 or 8 days from Egypt; for it would take about 3 days to travel from Naples to Milan. But on the whole there was sufficient time for the intelligence by one route or other to reach Paris. We cannot be long without a knowledge of the real state of matters in that quarter.
These papers contain a copy of the submission of the Regency of Hanover to the terms enjoined by our quondam faithful ally the king of Prussia.
The following extracts will put our readers in possession of every thing worthy of notice in the Paris Journals that have reached us.
PARIS, April 17. Letters received from Malta assert, that General Abercrombie, attacked at the same time by the garrison of Alexandria, and by General Menou in person, who fell upon the left of the enemy with more than 10,000 men, and 30 pieces of artillery, has been completely routed. According to these letters, 3000 English remained on the field of battle, and 900 cut off by the French cavalry were made prisoners. General Abercrombie is among the number of the latter. This battle is said to have taken place on the 20th of March.
MILAN, April 2. According to intelligence which arrived here from Naples, on the evening of the 30th of March, it appears certain, that the English have been beaten in Egypt, and obliged to re-embark.
HANOVER, April 6. The following is the Convention concluded on the 3d of this month, between our Regency and the Envoys of his Majesty the King of Prussia:
His Majesty the King of Prussia having caused to be communicated to us, by the Count de Schulembourgh, General of Cavalry, Minister of State, of War, and of the Cabinet, and his Envoy here a declaration, written and dated at Berlin, on the 30th of March, 1801, the respective measures which his said Majesty has resolved to pursue in regard to the German States belonging to his Majesty the King of Great Britain and Ireland, our Most Gracious Sovereign, in his quality of Elector of Brunswick and Lunenburg—his Prussian Majesty having besides invited us repeatedly, and in a positive manner, to conform to the present circumstances, to enter without delay into the new engagements which he has proposed, and for that purpose to draw up a Convention in the most obligatory form, otherwise his said Majesty would find himself obliged to treat in a hostile manner the German States of the King our Most Gracious Sovereign, we have, agreeably to circumstances, promised and declared as follows:
The entrance of the Prussian troops into the German States of his Britannic Majesty shall take place without their experiencing any resistance, in the hopes, however, that the number will be diminished as much as possible, to ease the country and the inhabitants. They shall consequently observe in their full extent all the ordinances and dispositions of his Prussian Majesty, both in regard to the entry of his troops and to the Electoral States. The Hanoverian troops, which have hitherto been employed in the army on the line of demarcation in the north of Germany, shall be disbanded as well as a proportionate number of the other troops of the Electorate. The Regency of this country, the commander in Chief, and the different officers of these troops, shall engage not to employ the said troops, nor to suffer them to serve against his said Prussian Majesty, but to make them strictly observe the royal ordinances, according to the different measures which it may be necessary to pursue. The said troops shall be distributed in the cities of Hanover, Lunenburg, Gifhorn, Welfel, and in the places and garrisons on the right of Leine, on the left of the Aller, and behind the Luhe, as far as the Elbe. All the other places without exception, comprehending the fortress of Homburg, shall be evacuated and delivered up to the Prussian troops. Particular measures shall be taken that all deliveries in kind shall be made by the said country of Hanover, dating from the 1st of May, this year. In regard to whatever concerns the administration of this State, nothing shall be undertaken, nor shall be permitted to be undertaken, prejudicial to the present dispositions and engagements; on the contrary, the statutes and orders of the King, in regard to them, shall be punctually observed.
For these reasons, we here accept, in the most solemn manner, the supreme promise made by his Prussian Majesty, that he will guarantee to the German States of his Britannic Majesty, their ancient constitution, their safety, and their repose; and that all their property and possessions shall be protected by every means possible.
Done at Hanover, the 3d of April, 1801. (Signed) Count de KÜMANNSEGG, De Becker, De ARNSWALDT, De WALMSEEN, De STEINBERG, Simborn, F. Marshal.
VIENNA, March 28. An Extraordinary Courier arrived here this day, sent from Gen. Moreau to the Archduke Charles; his passport stated, that he was to use the utmost speed by the way, being charged with dispatches of the greatest importance. We are assured that two divi-
sions of the French army, those of Generals Grouchy and Richepanse, are destined to traverse Hungary, in order to repair to the frontiers of Turkey, and compel the Ottoman Porte to cede Egypt to France.
RIGA, April 1. Intelligence has been received here from St. Petersburg, that not only the exportation of all kinds of merchandise is again permitted, but that the embargo on English vessels is also to be taken off, provided the English government liberates those of Denmark and Sweden.
YARMOUTH, April 21. This morning sailed the following ships under the command of Admiral Trotty, for the Baltic, viz. Zealous, Powerful, and Vengeance, of 74 guns each, Ruby of 64, Alkmaar, armed en-flute, La Pomone, frigates; Wrangler, Ready, Safeguard, Pincher, Eclipse, Boxer, Plumper, Adder, Cracker, La Vésuve, and Griper, gun-vessels, and Drake cutter.
PETERSBURGH, March 27. It is impossible, at present, to get any precise idea respecting the death of Paul I. It is said in the Palace, that it was a blood-vessel which carried him off thus suddenly. His natural constitution and his mode of life, appear to preserve him from this sort of fate; he was of a spare habit, lived soberly, led a hard life, and took a great deal of exercise. On the other hand, he fatigued himself with excessive labour, entered passionately into politics, his soul was constantly agitated with mistrust and fear, and his love of women led him to great excesses. These causes combined may serve to account for his premature death. Time only can clear up the mystery.
Whatever may have been the cause, his death does not appear to have excited any regret. His severity had alienated the minds of all classes; a vexatious and annoying Police had made an abode in the capital very melancholly. No ten persons dared to meet in one house, from the fear of alarming the suspicions of the Czar; no one was sure of preserving his employment, whether military or civil; all fortunes were held by an uncertain tenure; the rupture with England was completely unpopular, because the factories of the English in Russia, their manner of carrying on business, and the money which they expend, are favourable to industry and cultivation. At the same time a general prejudice in favour of the Grand Duke Alexander began to prevail among the people, the nobility, and the army. Add to this, the natural taste which all people have for change, and you will conceive the universal satisfaction with which this young Prince has ascended the throne.
The Paris papers also mention the following circumstances, concerning the death of Paul I.—At eleven o'clock in the morning preceding his death, being on the parade, he appeared all of a sudden to be struck with some idea; he called for a pen and ink, and wrote upon his hat a letter to the First Consul. He first gave orders that it should be instantly sent off by an extraordinary Courier. Afterwards, upon recollection, he said it would be sufficient to entrust the Courier who was to be sent on the following day to M. de Kalitchev. At nine o'clock at night he entered his apartment; at ten a Turkish servant, who constantly attended him retired; at eleven o'clock the death of Paul was made public. The Empress Mother took the oath to Alexander. At two o'clock in the morning the people took the Oath in all the churches.—For the last three months, Paul was subject to an hemorrhoidal flux.
From the PROVIDENCE GAZETTE. A CHARGE, Delivered to the Grand Jury for the County of Providence, at May Term of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, A. D. 1801, by WHEELER MARTIN, Esq.; one of the associate Justices of said Court.
[Inferred by particular request of some gentlemen who were present.]
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury, THE Court of General Sessions of the Peace for the county of Providence has convened, agreeable to law, to hear and determine all matters and things relating to the conservation of the peace, and to punish offenders against law (capital crimes excepted.) You have been summoned here to assist the Court in doing the business of the county. Gentlemen, if you know of any person or persons that have committed any crime or offence against the law of this government, of any offence or nuisance to the injury of the public peace, it is your bounden duty, under the oaths you have taken, to give notice thereof to this Court. You will also truly enquire, and due presentment make, of all such things as you are charged withal, on the behalf of the State; and should you be at a loss in any one matter how to proceed, the Attorney General will readily give you his opinion on the subject, which, from his knowledge of the law, but seldom will err. You will be careful to present no person for hatred or malice; you will be equally careful to leave no one person unrepresented from fear, favour or affection, or for gain, or any hopes thereof. Gentlemen, it is of the first consequence that offences against civil society should be immediately and promptly punished, as it puts a check upon the daring, unjust and insolent villain, who wantonly and wickedly has injured his Christian neighbour; at the same time society is stronger cemented, by holding out her arm of protection to her good and virtuous citizens, and never willingly will see them injured, without endeavouring to redress the wrong with substantial justice. It is a well
known principle in government, in order to secure a good and efficient government, to protect person and property, there must be surrendered up to society part of those rights that seemed to be an individual's by nature, to secure the rest. That has been the case with the American States; they have surrendered up part of their rights to each other, and entered under one confederated head, by solemn acts of the several States, to stand by and support each other's rights against the tyrants of the world; and by experience, I believe, America can boast, she has the most wise and free government on earth; therefore we ought to be ever cautious of making the least inroad upon her constitution or laws, and endeavour to support the laws of government, and be as ready to assist to punish crimes and offences against government, as we are to flee to government for protection, that thereby we may become a "terror to evil doers, and a praise to them that do well." And may we, by thus conducting, enjoy the blessings of the government of this State, and the United States, and our latest posterity after us; and may that unerring Power which governs the destiny of nations, direct us in the paths of justice, so that when we shall be called upon to be judged for our judgments, we may have the approbation of our own consciences, that we had judged according to our best endeavours.
The Grand Jury returned the following Answer. WE, the Grand Jurors for the county of Providence, beg leave to return our thanks to the honourable Court, for the excellent address this day delivered to them. We sincerely rejoice with them in the manifold blessings derived from a government founded on the rights of man, which, while it protects the rights of the citizen from violation, gives a latitude to public opinion unknown to any other nation on earth. We cherish the pleasing hope, that this country will long experience the benefits of a republican government, and that our latest posterity will admire and imitate their ancestors. Crimes which strike at the existence or endanger the welfare of society, we trust, will be subdued and meet with their merited punishment by the energy of our laws, and in which the honourable Court will ever receive our zealous co-operation. We feel the native pride of Americans, while we behold liberality of opinion and energy of law harmoniously reconciled and blended together. These sentiments, so congenial to our bosoms, so consonant to our habits, we feel a pride publicly to avow; and we trust, that, under the auspices of a divine and superintending Providence, the blessings of liberty will be perpetuated to our latest posterity. As far as depends on us, we solemnly pledge ourselves to the honourable Court, that we will always endeavour to support the just authority of the law, while we regard with an inviolable attachment the freedom of man.
JONATHAN DEXTER, Foreman, for himself, and in behalf of the Grand Jurors.
Domestic Intelligence.
PHILADELPHIA, May 26. Last evening, a number of United Irishmen and other suspicious looking persons, among whom were recognised an Irish Doctor, a man who sells razor strops, a secretary of the United Irish Society, a bankrupt horse seller, and several others, whose names shall be made known in due time, were seen lurking about the offices of Messrs. Chauncy and Wallace, in Walnut-street. Some of them were standing in the rain, at the corners of the streets and alleys; others passing and repassing in front of the offices, peeping in at the windows, and making strange grimaces. Some of the same clan, as is supposed, were at the office of the Gazette of the United States, and rambled from the kitchen to the garret, using foul and threatening language to the woman who takes care of the house, and swearing "we will have Wayne before the Devil does."
The last accounts from India, says the London Star of the 20th ult. state, that the American ship Franklin, containing specie to a very large amount, is stated to have been lost, during the month of November last, in the straits of Sundra, with the greater part of the crew. A few persons, by means of the mast, floated to an uninhabited part of the coast, where, for three days, they experienced the greatest distress, till picked up by a vessel from Batavia.
The bill for granting bounties on the importation into Ireland, of wheat, flour, oats, rye, &c. passed the House of Commons in London the 20th ult.
The price of grain of all sorts in London the 20th of April was reduced. Fine flour fell about 5s per sack. Fine wheats from 5s to 10s per quarter, and the inferior samples 10s to 15s per quarter lower.
May 28. This morning the Editor of this Gazette appeared in the Circuit Court, in pursuance of a rule of Court, to show cause, why an attachment should not issue against him for contempt. The Editor, by his counsel Messrs. Chauncy and Wallace, moved that he be discharged, inasmuch as the proceedings had been irregular and illegal. Mr. Dallas, who originally moved for the rule, attempted to show that the proceedings had been regular and according to law; but the Court determined against him, and the defendant was discharged. [Gaz. U. S.]
NEW-YORK, May 27. On Monday afternoon a large sack, containing something bulky, was

observed in one of Rhinelander's docks on the North River. After considerable time curiosity led one of the bystanders to examine it, when to the surprise and horror of a number present, it was found to contain the body of a man, with both legs and one arm cut off—the abdomen ripped open and sewed up again; and in other ways shockingly bruised. A jury of inquest sat upon the body, but we have not been able to learn their verdict.
Sir William Scott gave notice in the House of Commons the 20th of April, that he intended to move for leave to bring in a bill for the better Regulation of Vice-Admiralty Courts in the West-Indies, and other foreign possessions. He expressed his opinion, that this species of jurisdiction ought to be founded on the clearest principles, and exercised with the strictest impartiality, justice, and regard to the rights and privileges of other countries. From the situation, however, in which he was placed, he had opportunities of observing that erroneous decisions have been made in some instances. He was proceeding to state the cases in which these errors had originated, when the Speaker interrupted him by observing, that if he only meant to give notice, and not to make any motion, he would be out of order in proceeding.
Sir William Scott then repeated this notice.
HARTFORD, May 25.
The General Assembly of this state on Thursday last made choice of the Hon. Uriah Tracy, Esq; as a Senator in the Congress of the United States for six years.
The Hon. Calvin Goddard, Esq; is chosen by the freemen of this state a representative in the Congress of the United States, in the place of Elizur Goodrich, Esq; resigned.
BOSTON, May 27.
Yesterday, being the day of General Election (of this Commonwealth) the Legislature assembled in this town. The Senate made choice of the Hon. Samuel Phillips, Esq; for its President; and George E. Vaughan, Esq; for Clerk. The House of Representatives elected the Hon. Edward H. Robbins, Esq; for their Speaker, and Henry Warren, Esq; for Clerk. The two branches being joined by the Supreme Executive, proceeded to the old brick meeting-house, escorted by the Independent Cadets, commanded by Col. Welles; where a very judicious and pertinent discourse was delivered by the Rev. Aaron Bancroft, of Worcester. The procession was then re-escorted to the new State-House.
In the afternoon, the two Houses assembled in convention, for the purpose of filling up the vacancies in the Senate. The first was in Essex, wherein Enoch Titcomb, Esq; and Capt. Jacob Crowninshield were candidates. The whole number of votes given in were 252—127 making a choice.
Enoch Titcomb, Esq; had 149, and was chosen. This choice determined the features of the house, Mr. Titcomb being a firm and decided constitutional Federalist.
York—Two vacancies. The Hon. Simeon Frye, and John Lord, Esquires, each had 158 votes, and were chosen.
Bristol—One vacancy. The Hon. Elisha May, Esq; had 157, and was chosen.
Plymouth, &c.—Three vacancies. The Hon. Isaac Thompson had 162, Beza Hayward 161, and Benjamin Allen, Esqrs. 159, and were chosen.
Worcester—One vacancy. Hon. Josiah Stearns, Esq; had 154 votes, and was chosen.
Cumberland—One vacancy. Hon. Woodbury Storer, Esq; had 211 votes, and was chosen.
Lincoln, &c.—Two vacancies. Hon. Nathaniel Dummer had 161, and David Cobb, Esq; 154, and were chosen.
The two houses then separated, and adjourned.
The United States frigate Boston, captain Little, has arrived here from a cruise, by order of the President.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3.
The armistice between Great-Britain and Denmark, was signed at Copenhagen the 9th of April.—Denmark was to recede from the Northern Confederacy during the continuation of the armistice; the English were not to molest the Danes; and the British fleet was to be permitted to obtain supplies in Denmark and Jutland. The British fleet, considerably reinforced, was bound further northward.
According to French accounts, the English army in Egypt has been defeated, and its Commanding-General taken prisoner.—The account is not official—but the event is not very improbable.
At a Town-Meeting of the Freemen of the town of Providence, legally warned and assembled at the town-house in said town, on the 1st Monday in June, A. D. 1801.
RICHARD JACKSON, jun. Moderator. This being the anniversary for the election of Town-Officers for the year ensuing, the following gentlemen were chosen to the offices assigned to their respective names, viz.
Town-Clerk, Nathan W. Jackson. Town-Council, John Dorrance, Esq. President, Abner Daggett, Benjamin Hoppin, Joseph Jenckes, and Jabez Bullock.
Town-Sergeant, Henry Bowen. Town-Treasurer, Samuel Nightingale. Town-Audits, John Smith, John Mumford, and Richard Jackson, jun. Constables, William Givens, Melzar Packard, Jonathan French, George Gordon, George Bradford, Alpheus Billings, John Laffell, Daniel Haysford, Calvin Walker, Henry Alexander, Benjamin Peck, and Job Danforth. Sealers of Weights and Measures, Jacob Whitman, and Jacob Whitman, jun. Assessors of Rates and Overseers of the Poor, William Richmond, William Larned, and John Spurr. Surveyors of Joist, Boards, Timber, and Cord-Wood, Simeon Ingraham, Joshua Lindley, Caleb Ormsbee, Melzar Packard, James Snow, jun. Samuel Carlile, Demas Bishop, David Atwood, Samuel Kempton, John Carpenter, and Christopher Arnold; and Richard Godfrey, with regard to Spars. Surveyors of High-Ways, Williams Thayer, John Howland, Joseph Jenckes, Calvin Dean, and Job Danforth. Gaugers of Casks, Samuel Jackson, Esek Eddy, James Weedon, John Burrrough, Samuel Weedon, John R. Baleb, and Cyrus Eddy. Collector of Taxes, Henry Bowen. Clerk of the Market, Job Danforth. Packers of Beef, Pork, and Fish, William Billings, Samuel Jackson, Ephraim Clements, John L. Munro, John Eatforth, Arthur Farrier, Charles Laffells, Samuel Eatforth, Esek Eddy, ad. Henry Randall, James Weedon, and Wilber Paul. Corders of Fire-Wood, John Vial, John Petty, John Laffells, Samuel Wilkie, Seth Davis, Nathaniel Arnold, Robert Sutton, Henry Alexander, Aaron Seamans, James Weedon, and Obadiah Mason. Overseers of the Hospital, The Town-Council. Pound-Keepers, Charles Holden, and John Miller. To Value Estates, when disputed in Voting, Jabez Bowen, John Brown, and John Mason. Fence-Viewers, Nathan Fisher, Christopher Arnold, and Caleb Williams. Presidents of the Fire-Wards, John Brown, Jabez Bowen, Samuel Butler, John Innes Clark, Jeremiah Olney, and Benjamin Hoppin. Fire-Wards, Amos M. Atwell, Henry Smith, John Mumford, John Dorrance, Joseph Peck, Ephraim Bowen, jun. Charles Lippitt, John Calile, Moses Lippitt, Seth Wheaton, James Fenner, David L. Barnes, Richard Jackson, jun. John Lippitt, Elisha Dyer, Nicholas Brown, Silvanus Martin, John Whipple, William Potter, and Caleb Williams. Fire-Engine Company No. 1, Isaac Bullard, Nathan Angell, jun. Nathaniel Smith, William Lee, Stephen Harris, George Jackson, William Billings, John Bowers, William Potter, jun. Nehemiah Dodge, Howell Williams, and Samuel Wheaton. Fire-Engine Company No. 2, Philip Martin, Samuel Whipple, Jabez Gorham, James Burr, Ezekiel Burr, Nathan Fisher, Oliver Bowen, James Thurber, Israel Ormsbee, William B. Mar in, Samuel Staples, and Samuel Gorham. Fire-Engine Company No. 3, Jonathan W. Coy, Peter Grinnell, Ward Cowing, William Taylor, Nicholas D. Greene, Richard Anthony, Joseph Anthony, Barnard Eddy, William Paul, Benjamin Aborn, Thomas S. Webb, and Samuel Jackson, 2d. Fire-Engine Company No. 4, Israel Davis, George Earle, John F. Sheldon, Benjamin Clifford, James Pitcher, Elijah Ormsbee, Charles Sheldon, Benjamin E. Gorton, Oliver Earle, Peleg Peckham, Young Seamans, and William Church. Fire-Engine Company No. 5, Calvin Dean, Othniel Tripp, Thomas Williams, Hezekiah Smith, Isaac Manchester, Isaac Butts, Abner Metcalf, James Pettis, William Peabody, David Atwood, Emor Angell, and Earle Potter. To Direct where Goods shall be removed in cases of Fire, Thomas Arnold, William Allen, Nathan Waterman, William Rhodes, Amos Atwell, Lemuel Bishop, William Larned, William Richmond, John Howland, Silvanus Martin, Williams Thayer, and Samuel Butler, jun. Persons to remove or pull down Houses in cases of Fire, Benjamin Tallman, Jeremiah Eddy, William Eddy, jun. Benjamin Tallman, 2d, Benjamin Tallman, 3d, Thomas Taber, Joseph Eddy, jan. Nathaniel Cook, Benjamin C. Warner, Dutee Roberts, Oliver Arnold, John Newman, Benjamin Ham, Jotham Ham, Joseph Howard, Walker Harding, Elias Basto, James Ormsbee, Elijah Ormsbee, Wheaton Bragg, Joseph Baker, Josiah Baker, Zachariah Carpenter, Samuel Kimpton, Caleb Ormsbee, Job Budlong, Caleb Earle, Darius Allen, Asa Olney, Isaac Angell. Field Drivers, Rufus Waterman, Michael Metcalf, George Gordon, John Tarp, Daniel Telfi, Uriah Hopkins, Calvin Walker, Jonathan French, Nathan Salisbury, and Calvin Dean. Sealer of Leather, Calvin Dean. Scavengers, Isaac Peck, William Snow, Henry Alexander, Thomas Arnold, Joshua Lindley, Williams Thayer, and Seth Wheaton. Overseers of the Work-House, Overseers of the Poor. Town Criers, Nathan Fuller, John Beezly, and William P. Gerrish. Committee to prevent encroachments on Streets, Highways, Lanes, Gangways and Commons, Lemuel Bishop, Williams Thayer, Jeremiah B. Howell, John Howland, Peter Grinnell, Paris J. Tillinghast, and Philip Martin. Inspectors of Pot and Pearl Ashes, Samuel Jackson, and Samuel Weedon. Measurers of Carpenters' Work, Plaistering, and Painters' Work, Joshua Lindley, Caleb
Ormsbee, John Smith, Walker Harding, Edward Mason, Abel Allen, George Earle, and Darius Allen. Inspectors of Lime, Zephaniah Andrews, Amos Horton, and Cyrus Cole. Advising Committee on repairs of Weyboffett Bridge, John Smith, and John Mason. Charge of the Town-House, Edward Mason. School Committee, Enos Hitchcock, Stephen Gano, Jonathan Maxcy, Jabez Bowen, William Jones, David L. Barnes, James Burrill, jun. John Carlile, John Howland, Amos M. Atwell, Joel Metcalf, and Moses Brown. Committee appointed to superintend Stove-Pipes, Chimnies and Fire Places, John Matthewson, Thomas Jackson, Williams Thayer, John Spurr, William Almy, Jabez Gorham, and Charles Lippitt.
SCHEDULE of the number of inhabitants within the district of Rhode-Island (except the town of New-Shoreham) as returned to the Marshal, by his assistants, appointed to take the second census or enumeration of the inhabitants within said district.
  Newport County, except New-Shoreham.   Newport 6739   Portsmouth 1684   New-Shoreham, no return.   Jamestown 501   Middletown 904   Tiverton 2817   Little-Compton 1589   14234   Providence County.   Providence 7614   Smithfield 3120   Scituate 2583   Glocester 4078   Cumberland 2056   Cranston 1644   Johnston 1364   North-Providence 1067   Foster 2457   25923   Washington County.   Westerly 2330   North-Kingstown 2794   South-Kingstown 3428   Charlestown 1454   Exeter 2476   Richmond 1319   Hopkinton 2377   16228   Bristol County.   Bristol 1678   Warren 1473   Barrington 650   3801   Kent County.   Warwick 2532   East-Greenwich 1775   West-Greenwich 1757   Coventry 2423   8487   Total 68,673 
At Philadelphia, in the Circuit Court of the United States, on the question of an attachment against Wm. Duane, Editor of the Aurora, for contempt, the Court having on Friday made the rule absolute, on Saturday pronounced sentence, which was, that the said Wm. Duane be imprisoned for 30 days.
Erroneous Statement Corrected.
Many of the eastern prints have designated by name the captains retained under the navy peace establishment: The statement is premature and incorrect. No such designation has yet been made, as the arrangements connected therewith are yet incomplete. [Nat. Intelligence.]
Extract of a letter from a gentleman from the Creek nation, dated at Charleston (S.C.) 21st April, 1801, to a correspondent in Philadelphia.
"On the 6th inst. I left the public establishment in the Creek nation. The Indians are very friendly, have great confidence in the justice of the United States, and are, by the wise management and good counsel of Colonel Hawkins, advancing fast towards civilization.—They are moving out from their towns, and making separate settlements on creeks, or wherever they find the soil best for cultivation. These settlements they inelose with strong and high fences: a great number of them are using the plough; and as the game is nearly gone, they are generally very attentive to raising cattle and hogs. They begin now to make cotton enough for their own use, and have upwards of an hundred wheels in motion, and nine or ten looms. If the same benevolence and attention should be continued to those people, that have been bestowed on them for a few years past, their situation in a short time would certainly be changed for the better."
"On my way through the nation to Cowetahtallahasse, I saw a white man from the Simanolies, who informed me, that Gen. Bowles was again making head; that one vessel for him, with military stores and presents, from New-Providence, had arrived at the Bay of Tamney, near the mouth of Indian river, to the east of St. Marks, and that two more were expected with similar cargoes. And since my arrival here I have been informed by a gentleman but a few days from Nassau, that previous to his leaving that place, one ship had failed and more were preparing to sail with supplies for Gen. Bowles: something interrupted his mentioning what the supplies consisted of, but I suppose them to be such as are mentioned above. If these reports be true, and I think they may be believed as one corroborates the other, almost all the Simanolies and some of the Lower Creeks, bordering on them, and near to the line which divides the territory of the United
States from that of Spain, will be induced to flock to him. And then he will have it in his power (having long since had the will) to do much damage to the Spanish settlements in the Floridas. He will also renew his attempts against Col. Hawkins, which, as all the Creek nation except those few which I have mentioned of the Simanolies, are friendly to good order, and look up to Col. Hawkins as their director, will it is supposed prove as ineffectual as his last.—The property of the frontier citizens on the Alitamaha, in the lower parts of the State of Georgia, will I am apprehensive be very insecure from his infamous banditties."
Married,
On Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. President Maxcy, Capt. Solomon Tyler, to Miss Lorany Mason, daughter of Mr. Edward Mason.
Died,
At Bristol, on the 6th ult. Captain Benjamin Smith, in the 32d year of his age. His death was occasioned by the explosion of a cannon, which fractured the bones of his right arm. It was afterwards amputated, but he expired within a few days. Captain Smith was graceful and manly in his person, amiable in his disposition, and always sustained an unblemished character. Never was there a death more sincerely lamented by all the inhabitants of that town. He had no enemy, but was the idol of his acquaintance. On the 8th, his remains were deposited in Masonic form, a large number of the Fraternity being assembled on the occasion. All the vessels in the harbour displayed signals of mourning. He had been master of a vessel about seven years, and by punctual attention to business had acquired a handsome fortune. A few years since, his ill-fated father lost a wife, two sons, and two daughters, by a malignant fever. On this son, therefore, he placed great dependence. But alas! how frail is the life of man! How uncertain all earthly comforts!
On the 18th ult. at Bermuda, whither she had retired for the restoration of her health, Mrs. Bingham, consort of the Hon. William Bingham, Esq; of Philadelphia.
THE Subscriber has for sale at his Store (formerly occupied by R. PEARCE and Co.) No. 2, Water-street, in Dr. WILLIAM BOWEN's house, just below the Market, a large and handsome assortment of warranted SHOES, which he is retailing at the following uncommon low prices, for cash only, viz. Mens Boston warranted shoes, 9s. to 10/6. Ladies Morocco Slippers, with and without heels, at 7/6. Ladies black and fancy stuff, and leather ditto, at 5/3. Misses Morocco and Leather Slippers And Children's Shoes.
Also for sale,
A quantity of Indigo and Wool, one trunk of Muslins, Broadcloths and Coatings. EARL DOUGLAS PEARCE. June 3.
For Sale, THE SCHOONER LUCRETIA,
Now lying at Col. WILLIAM ARNOLD's Wharf, burthen 47 99-88 tons, three years old, and can be fitted for sea at a very little expence. Terms of payment will be made easy, and long credit given, with approved security. For terms, apply to SUSANNAH WEEDON.
N. B. If said Schooner should not be sold at private sale previous to Saturday the 13th inst, she will be sold at Public Auction. Conditions of sale to be made known at the time of sale. Sale to begin at four o'clock, P. M.
East-Greenwich, June 1.
Strayed or Stolen,
ON the night of the 28th ult. from an inclosure of Mr. JONATHAN PAGE, innholder in Charlestown (Massachusetts) a tight red roan HORSE, about nine years old, light mane and tail, all of his feet white, a white stripe in his forehead, natural trotter, and good carraiged. Whoever will give information to Mr. PAGE, or the subscriber, living in Shrewsbury, so that he may recover his Horse again, shall receive 6 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for the Horse and Thief, (if stolen) and all necessary charges paid by NATHAN EL BRIDGHAM. Shrewsbury (Massachusetts) May 30.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, May 25th, 1801.
THE creditors of Nathaniel P. Whiting, of Providence, in the county of Providence, Saddletree-Maker, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at Newport on the third Monday in June next, and there to show cause, if any they may have, why his petition for the benefit of an act passed in June 1756, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.

Selected Poetry.
TRANSLATION FROM TERENCE'S ANDRIA. By COLMAN.
MEANWHILE the funeral proceeds; we follow; Come to the sepulchre: the body's placed Upon the pile; lamented; whereupon This sister I was speaking of, all wild, Ran to the flames with peril of her life. There, there, the frighted Pamphilus betrays His well-deserved and long-hidden love; Runs up, and takes her round the waist, and cries, Oh! any Glycerium, what is it you do? Why, why endeavour to destroy yourself? Then she, in such a manner that you thence Might easily perceive their long, long love, Threw herself back into his arms, and wept, Oh! how familiarly!
From a late LONDON PAPER.
Undress for the Season.
A PREMIUM is speedily to be offered to promote emulation in the present fa- shionable style of dress; the following are the outlines of the project, as far as it is yet ma- tured.
1. That a subscription be opened by young men, to the amount of ten thousand pounds. 2. The sum, when raised, to be divided into premiums of 5, 3, and 2000 pounds. 3. To the lady between 15 and 30 who shall so arrange her few garments as to ap- pear nearest to naked, the greatest prize of 5000 pounds shall be given; and to the next nearest, 3000, and to the third, 2000.
It is to be understood, that the candidate who exposes her bosom most, will be par- ticularly considered. Those who wear only a single petticoat, by which means the harmony and swell of the contour are best displayed, and those who wear none but the exterior robe, will be better still.
As money sometimes supplies the loss of personal character, and often casts a veil over private and public vices, these premiums it is presumed will be sufficient to insure a standing among the fashionable part of so- ciety, in spite of the squeamish notions of the vulgar.
N. B. Transparent drapery is indispens- able—paint will not be considered as a blemish —coloured stockings, if with embroidered clocks, desirable.
New Cash Store.
SULLIVAN MOULTON
HAS opened a Store in the House of D. A. THARP, No. 6, Cheapside, where he is now opening a handsome as- sortment of ENGLISH and SCOTCH GOODS, proper for the present and ensuing seasons. Those ladies and gentlemen that will favour him by calling and seeing for themselves, will be entitled to his utmost attention.
N. B. Cash is only received in pay for his goods, and for that they will be sold on terms that cannot fail to suit the pur- chasers.
May 20.
New Cash Store.
SMITH BARTLETT
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken the Store No. 12, Market-street, opposite the Turks-Head, where he is now opening and offers for sale, on terms remark- ably advantageous (for cash only) a fresh and genuine assortment of the most fashionable SPRING and SUMMER GOODS.
Those ladies and gentlemen that may please to call and look for themselves, shall be entitled to his utmost attention, and the smallest favours will be gratefully ac- knowledged.
May 20.
FOR SALE, BY Benj. and Edward Aborn, NINETY hogheads Surinam and Havannah Molasses, suitable for retail- ing; 35 boxes white and brown Havannah Sugar; 9 hogheads Tobacco; 50 barrels Tar; Turks-Island and Lisbon Salt.
20 or 30 Horses wanted,
On freight for Surinam, or the Windward-Islands, to be delivered by the 25th of June next. For terms, apply to B. and E. ABORN.
May 20.
NEW GOODS.
Samuel James
Has just received, by the latest arrivals from London, via New-York and Boston,
A VERY handsome assortment of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS, which he now offers for sale on the lowest terms for cash.
N. B. He has on hand a few hogheads of Molasses, of an excellent quality for retailing.
Coffee per bag. Best quality of French Indigo, per quantity or single pound.
May 13.
William Blodget, jun.
At Store No. 3, Cheapside, has just received, by the very latest arrivals from Eng- land, via New-York, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, of the best and most fashionable kinds; for sale on the most favourable terms for cash or unexceptionable short credit, whole- sale and retail.
FIFTY-THREE pieces fine and superfine Broadcloths, best qualities, and most fashionable colours
35 pieces Cashmeres, mostly very superior
60 do. Bandano Handkerchiefs
36 dozen fine linen white and fancy Pock- et Handkerchiefs
15 do. cotton do. do.
10 do. Madras do. Shawls
16 do. fancy silk do.
25 do. Muslin Shawls, fancy wrought bor- ders
40 do. Romall Handkerchiefs, kinds va- rious
10 do. black Barcelona Handkerchiefs
16 do. Mens fine, superfine, and plated
Hats, every description
88 pieces cotton and linen Checks
50 do. Brown Silesias
74 do. 4-4, 7-8, and 3-4 Colerain and oth- er Linnens
6 do. long Lawn
20 do. black Muffins
7 do. do. crape Ginghams
15 do. plain fashionable coloured Cambric Muffins
30 do. do. do. fancy spring'd jaconet do.
23 do. do. do. do. Book do.
32 do. fine and superfine Dimities
14 do. Marseilles Quilting for vests
6 do. Muslinet do.
190 do. 3-4 and 4-4 Chintzes and Calicoes
21 do. linen and cotton Cambricks
20 do. do. do. for Gowns and Dresses
31 dozen mens and womens cotton, white, and fancy Hose
13 do. do. do. silk laced Clocks
8 do. ladies long open'd and plain Silk
Gloves
20 do. do. Kid Gloves
5 do. do. fancy Fawn do.
9 do. mens beaver do.
12 do. Glove Tyes, with buttons and clasps
32 do. ladies and misses Dunstable, Chip, and Leghorn fashionable Hats and Bonnets, with trimmings
20 pieces Necklace Edgings
55 do. Stuff Goods, numerous descriptions
250 lb. white and colour'd Threads
200 packs 3-1-2, 4, 4-1-2, and 5 lb. Pins
20 Velvet Bindings, various widths
80 pieces fancy Ribbons
15 do. Linen Sheeting, for linings.
In addition to the above, a great variety of Pelong and India Sattins, rich white and black Lace Veils, Sewing Silks, Twist and Bobbins, Tapes, silk and cotton Nankeneis, silk ready made Pantaloon, and a great variety of other articles.
Also, a Consignment of 30 Bales of Calcutta Muffins, all of the most useful and saleable kinds.
300 Pieces of Bandano Handker- chiefs.
A quantity of Sugar, Pepper, Al- spice and Segars, on favourable terms.
May 20.
Take Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the Estate of JEREMIAH BARTLETT, late of Cumberland, Yeoman, deceased, to exhibit their claims to the Sub- scriber (who is appointed Administrator thereon) within twelve months from the 6th day of September last, otherwise they will be excluded according to law. And all per- sons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment immediately.
JEREMIAH BARTLETT. Cumberland May 18.
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that all persons having any demands against the Estate of LUCRETIA FAIRFIELD, late of Gloucester, deceased, are requested to exhib- it their claims within six months. And all those indebted to said Estate, are likewise re- quested to make immediate payment.
CYRUS LOGEE, Executor. Gloucester, May 18.
REMOVAL.
William P. Gerrish,
WHO has been legally and con- stitutionally appointed one of the CRYERS for the Town of Providence, begs Leave most respectfully to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen who honour him with their Protection and Patronage, and the Public in general, that he has recently removed from his old Stand at the North End, to a small House belonging to his Excellency the Gov- ernor, near the Rope-Walks, South End; where he shall always consider himself as be- ing in a State of Requisition, and will at the shortest Notice attend to all Commands in the Line of his arduous Profession.
N. B. He cries, in order to live— and the Aridity of the Times and the State of his Finances are such, that, contrary to the natural Liberality of his Mind, he finds himself under the Necessity of requir- ing, prompt Pay for the Exercise of his Stentorian Calling.
May 20.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
April 20th, 1801.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War until the expiration of the 30th day of June next ensuing, for the supply of all RATIONS, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October 1801, until the thirtieth day of September 1802, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
FIRST. At Pittsburg; at Fort Franklin; at Le Bœuf; at Presquille; at Niagara; at Oswego; at Detroit; at Fort Wayne; at Michilimackinac; at the Falls of St. Mary's; and at the Grand Portage on Lake Superior.
SECOND. At Forts Washington, Vincennes, and Massac; at the Cantonment near the mouth of the Ohio, and at any post or place on the east side of the Mississippi River, between the mouths of the Ohio and Illinois Rivers; and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, march- ed or recruited, within the State of Kentucky.
THIRD. At Knoxville, Tellico, South-West Point, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, march- ed or recruited, within the State of Ten- nessee; at Bear Creek on the Tennessee River, and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country between Bear Creek and Natchez; at the Chickasaw Bluffs; at Nat- chez; at Fort Adams and its dependencies, and thence to the Mobile River.
Separate PROPOSALS will also be receiv- ed as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of January 1802, until the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, within the sev- eral States herein after mentioned, viz.
FOURTH. At Point Peter; at Fort Greene; at Fort Wilkinson; at Fort Pinkney; at Fort Johnston; at Fort Moul- trie in Charleston Harbour; at Fort Johnson, Cape Fear, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the States of Georgia, South- Carolina, and North-Carolina.
FIFTH. At Fort Norfolk; at Harper's Ferry; at Fort M'Henry; at the City of Washington, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the States of Virginia and Maryland.
SIXTH. At Wilmington; at Fort Mifflin; at the Laboratory near Philadelphia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, with- in the States of Delaware and Pennsylvania, excepting Pittsburg, Fort Franklin, Le Bœuf, and Presquille, in the State of Pennsylvania.
SEVENTH. At Trenton; at Fort Jay; at West-Point, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the States of New-Jersey and New-York, excepting Os- wego and Niagara, in the State of New-York.
EIGHTH. At Newport; at New- London, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or re- cruited, within the States of Rhode-Island and Connecticut.
NINTH. At Fort Independence, Boston Harbour, at Salem, at Marblehead, at Portland, at Portsmouth, at Bennington, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, with- in the States of Massachusetts, New-Hamp- shire and Vermont.
A ration is to consist of eighteen ounces of bread or flour; or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or boulted Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted pork; and when fresh meat is issued, salt at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations; soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half, for every hundred rations.—The proposals will extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits, at the rate of half a gill per ration, and vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as of substitutes and alter- natives, must be specified.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the terms of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara, and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western wa- ters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of forti- fied places, or of posts, to call for at seasons, when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expence and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sus- tained by the depredations of an enemy, or by the means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States, at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the depositions of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the cir- cumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be re- served to the United States of requiring that
none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued until the supplies which have been, or may be furnished, under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a sup- ply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
HENRY DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
For SALE,
THAT valuable real Estate late the property of William Sessions, consist- ing of a well finished convenient Dwelling- House, almost new, together with the Lot on which it stands, having a good well of water thereon, situated on the main street, nearly opposite the Episcopal Church, adjoining a 15 feet gangway leading to the water. If the above premises are not sold soon, they will be let. For further particulars enquire of
ABEL ALLEN,
Who has for Sale,
At his Lumber-Yard, near the Episcopal Church,
Seasoned Merchantable Pine Boards and plank, Spruce studs and joists. Best Connecticut round bundle Shingles and Laths, &c. together with a quantity of Window Frames and Sashes of different sizes.
Also, One new fall back Chaise, brass mounted, with harness complete, made of the best materials.
Providence, April 1, 1801.
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Just received, and for sale, by William Wilkinson,
At the POST-OFFICE,
ROBINSON's Report of Cases ar- gued and determined in the High Court of Admiralty, G. B. A work replete with information, not only to Gentlemen of the Bar, but to the Merchant, the Underwriter, and the sea Captain; in which the multum of Vattel, of Grotius and Pufendorf, are brought into view and condensed in parvo.
The Farmer's Boy, a Rural Poem, by Robert Bloomfield. There is a pathetic simplicity of sentiment and description, a morality the most pure, and the feelings of a heart alive to the tenderest duties of Human- ity and Religion, which consecrate its glow- ing landscapes, and shed an interest over this little Poem.
The American Review, and Lite- rary Journal for January, February, and March, 1801.
The Sailor Boy; a new Novel, 2 volumes in 1.
"The seal of Providence is sure upon thee, And thou wert born for yet unheard of wonders."
A New System of the Art of Wri- ting Short Hand; By Thomas Rees. The English Reviewers, in speaking of this work, say, "We do not hesitate to affirm, that this is the best, because one of the easiest systems of Short Hand, that has at any time come under our observation."
For sale, as above,
A general assortment of School and Classical Books, English Dictionaries— Quarto and common Bibles, Testaments, a very great variety of Children's Books, Writing Paper of various kinds by the ream, Cartridge, Bonnet and Wrapping Paper.
100,000 Dutch Quills, some of a very superior quality, Slates and Pencils.—A great variety of WOODWORTH Ink-stands.— A beautiful assortment of best high finished PENNIVES, red and black MOROCCO POCKET BOOKS. Also Skin Memorandum Books.—Scales and Dividers, Surveyors' Instruments, &c. with most other articles in the Stationary Line.
Also,
COTTON YARN and Wicking, war- ranted of the best quality, from the new Fac- tory at Rehoboth, near Pawtucket.
May 6.
This day Published, and for Sale at HENRY CUSHING's Book-Store, West Side of the Bridge, [Price 18 dols. per hundred in sheets, 3 dols. 50 cts. per doz. bound, or 37 1-2 cents single,]
The AMERICAN MORALIST.
By GEORGE CHIPMAN.
The above is a judicious se- lection from the most approved writers, an- cient and modern, with original pieces, dia- logues, &c. designed principally for the use of schools and young persons, but may justly claim some attention from the aged, the gen- tleman and the lady. The author's chief de- sign, in this selection, was to furnish schools and young persons with a book containing ethical and religious lessons, represented and exemplified in such a manner as to enlighten the understanding, and captivate the heart.— Though the general tenor of the book is of a moral and religious cast, yet the author has by no means been inattentive to that variety which is so pleasing and useful to young per- sons, and has interspersed pieces from natural and sacred history, together with biographi- cal and allegorical descriptions. It has been honoured with the approbation of competent judges, but the compiler's request is, that parents and instructors of youth, who with well to virtue and religion, and desire that the minds of all under their care may be duly and deeply impressed with early and real piety, would examine the work, and judge for themselves.
March 11.