Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-11-15 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Water-Street, NEWPORT.
A large supply of FALL GOODS, JUST received by NATHANIEL SWEET, J & Co., and now selling at their Store directly opposite Geo. Martin's.
RICHARD BARKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and former customers, that he has removed to the house of Mrs. LILLIBRIDGE, on the Parade, one door east of Mr. Charles Peke's Apothecary Store, where he will continue to keep a private BOARDING-HOUSE.
SAMUEL VINSON, HAS just opened a new supply of Fall and Winter GOODS, which he will sell as low as can be purchased in this State.
JACOB RICHARDSON, at the Post-Office, HOUSE Paper of every kind, American, English, French, and Hamburg, in addition to his large assortment of 5000 pieces, with Borders.
To be Sold at Public Auction, ON Tuesday, the 20th day of November ensuing, at the house of Samuel D. Allen, in North-Kingstown, at 1 o'clock P. M.
William Douglass, as the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOOD S.
Doctor Nortrop's CELEBRATED Patent Bitters, for the cure of the Jaundice and all bilious complaints, for sale at this Office—Price 50 Cents per Box.
SCHOOL MASTER'S ASSISTANT, By NATHAN DABOL—Price 50 Cents.
C. Taber & Wm. Gardner, Have for Sale, FORTY Hhds. Sugar, part of which is of the 1st quality for retailing.
John & Henry Cahoon, Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY.
Rhodes & Hammond, HAVE FOR SALE, JAMAICA Spirits 4th proof, Cognac Brandy 2d do., Barcelona do. 4th do.
French Town Catholic Seminary Lottery, THE public are informed that the above lottery will positively commence drawing at East-Greenwich on the first Monday of December next.
BENEDICT SMITH, Has for sale, Tar, RoSin, and Turpentine, By the 100 bbls. or less quantity.
BOOK-BINDING, IN its various branches, performed at this Office, with neatness and dispatch. Old Bibles and other books elegantly re-bound, on the most reasonable terms.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c. DAVID MELVILL, jun. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary, &c. &c.
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF, Consisting of Negro-Head; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist, & cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality, at the Manufacturer's prices.
To be Sold by JOSEPH LYON, 150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch, Newport, June 6, 1804.
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture, As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance.
An Abridgement of Murray's GRAMMAR, for sale at this Office.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
TO THE PEOPLE. THE DEFENCE—No. VI. (Continued from our last.)
SOME respect unquestionably was due by the Representatives of a free people to the established impression that an excise is hostile to liberty.
Table with 5 columns: Representatives, Sums paid, Sums payable on ratio of numbers, Gain, Loss. Rows list various states and their corresponding values.
From this table it appears that of the States of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, and Vermont, ordinarily denominated the New-England States, two have gained, and three have lost.
Leaving 16,150 the clear gain of the New-England States.
That of the States of New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, denominated the Middle States, four have gained and one has lost.
The clear gain of the Middle States 98,375 That of the remaining States, called the South and West, one has gained and five have lost.
The clear loss of the Southern and Western States 55,876 It further appears that the only gaining States were Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, & Rhode-Island, and that Massachusetts, next to Pennsylvania, was the greatest gainer; and that the State that incurred the greatest loss was North-Carolina.
It follows, from this analysis, that the repeal produced an absolute gain to the Eastern and Middle, while it produced a loss to the Southern and Western States.
But the intelligent reader will before this have remarked that, if the repeal really operated unequally upon
ly approximated to despotism, as to have become hateful in every nation not degraded to the lowest condition.
To exhibit the local effects of the repeal, we have drawn out the following table. The first column exhibits the number of Representatives to which each State is entitled.
Table with 5 columns: Representatives, Sums paid, Sums payable on ratio of numbers, Gain, Loss. Rows list various states and their corresponding values.
the different States, that inequality could only arise from the partial operation of the taxes repealed; which, if a fact, would constitute one of the strongest arguments in favor of the measure.
To this however, it is replied, that the duties on imported articles are unequal in their operation on the different States: And thence it is inferred that they are improper subjects of exclusive taxation.

Eastern States. These States then ought to be the last to complain, as they not only gain the annual sum of sixteen thousand dollars by the repeal of the internal taxes, but in addition thereto, the annual sum of above one hundred thousand dollars from the million of dollars at present derived from duties on imports, paid by the Southern States beyond their quota, according to their relative numbers.
These statements are not made in the least spirit of murmur at the effects of the duties on imports on the southern part of the Union. It is well understood that, however harshly they may appear, in the first instance, to operate, they do in fact benefit the whole Union, and that while they produce one disadvantage they insure a greater benefit. They tend to foster manufactures and navigation in those parts of the Union, where those employments are more lucrative than agriculture, while agriculture is principally attended to in those States where, from the state of society, it is most profitable. Though it be highly desirable that the agricultural pursuits of our citizens should be cherished, and extended to their utmost limit, yet commanding considerations, connected with national prosperity, recommend the gradual cultivation of manufactures.
One serious charge remains to be repelled. It is alleged that the repeal of the internal taxes operates to the prejudice of the poor. Our road to a correct decision on this point is plain and open.
By a report of the committee of Ways and Means it appears that the permanent internal revenues were in 1801, 710,000 dollars :
Deducting from this sum the expenses of collection, amounting to 120,000 dollars, there remained 590,000 dollars revenue.
The opponents of the repeal, from affected regard to the poor, recommended, instead of that measure, the reduction of the existing taxes on coffee, brown sugar, salt and bohea tea. Let us compare the effects of these alternatives.
To raise by internal revenues 590,000 dollars, required taxes amounting to 720,000 dollars ; while the raising 590,000 dollars by duties on imports involved no additional expense.
The family of a man in indigent circumstances would probably consume,
  15 lbs. of brown sugar,   the duty on which is o 37 1/2   10 lbs. of coffee - - - o 50   2 lbs. of bohea tea - - - o 24   2 bushels of salt - - - o 40 
Amounting in the whole to 1 51 1/2
The whole proceeds of duties on these four articles amounting to about 1,400,000 dollars, a reduction of 590,000 dollars would operate on the sum of one dollar and fifty one cents, a reduction of sixty-four cents, which would constitute the amount of tax from which each poor family would be relieved.
The same family would probably consume a quantity of distilled spirits chargeable with a duty of at least
  Dolls. Cts.   And would likewise consume other articles subject to internal taxation, chargeable with a duty of o 20   Amounting to 1 20   Deduct the above sum of o 64 
And there remains the sum of - - - o 56
Which constitutes the sum from which each poor family has been relieved by the repeal of the internal taxes, beyond that from which they would have been liberated by the proposed reduction of the duties on brown sugar, coffee, salt and bohea tea.
It follows that the poor, instead of being losers, are actually gainers to this amount by the repeal.
It is impossible to form this estimate
with absolute precision ; but it cannot greatly deviate from the truth. It proves that the poor of America were benefitted more by the repeal of the internal taxes than they would have been by a diminution of the duties on brown sugar, bohea tea, salt and coffee. But, independently of all this reasoning, there was an insuperable obstacle to the reduction of the duties, created by those very men who the most strenuously urged it. The proceeds of those duties were solemnly pledged for the extinguishment of the public debt, foreign as well as domestic. Where then was the boasted regard of these men to the public faith, which they had so often and so artfully invoked ? Was it an idle dream that required the hand of a necromancer to wield ? Was it meant as a kind of charm to lull the senses of the nation into that perfect confidence and unqualified security, that always precede the loss of liberty ? CURTIUS.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
TO "VERITAS."
IT is to be regretted for the little remaining honor of Anti-Federalism, and even for that of the writer of "Veritas," that his obstinacy in support of absurd falsehoods, should have outlived his reason. But as a principle of their political creed is, "a lie being once told, and well stuck to, is as good as the truth," I have less inclination to wonder at this time, when the election of four Electors for the choice of President, takes place this month ; and in order to promote the election of four anti-federalists it is absolutely necessary for them to deceive the citizens of this State, with respect to the true character of Mr. Jefferson, and the real benefits America has already derived from the last four years Administration of a man, who, according to the declaiming rant of "Veritas," is at the head of that party which he is pleased to call the curse of the country—a party which comprises at least two thirds of the citizens of the United States—two thirds of both Houses of Congress—and two thirds of the several State Legislatures. This is the party so honorably distinguished by "Veritas."—For this good opinion of Mr. Jefferson and the party, no doubt the people feel infinitely indebted to Mr. "Veritas;" and I will tender him as one of them, the homage of my high respect and consideration for his impudence. I pass over the preface to his answer, his accusations of misrepresentation, depravity of mind &c. &c. as matters of course—salutations commonly expected from such writers, renowned for their veracity of character, and decency of behaviour, to the point in dispute, which still remains unanswered : That is, if General Washington conceived this hatred of Mr. Jefferson, how is it, that he was the first to nominate and appoint him secretary of State ? Is it probable he would have acted so inconsistent as to have placed a man in so elevated and honorable a station, whom he conceived to be a "curse of the country" ? No—This inconsistency is only manifest in the writings of Veritas, who talks of Mr. Jefferson's justifying French aggressions, and involving us in a war with Great-Britain, "in order to effect that revolution in our country, which has since taken place." True it is, that the conduct of the Executive at the time he has reference to, was such as to merit not only the disapprobation of Mr. Jefferson, but the majority of the Citizens of the U. States, which caused that "revolution in our Country" as he styles it, but which was a revolution only of the minds of the people, and a displacing of our Executive, which no doubt, to "Veritas" and some others, was equally as disagreeable. In this expression of the public will has originated that rancorous spirit of opposition, and that thirst of revenge which is manifest in their conversations as well as writings against Mr. Jefferson and our republican government. It is unfortunate perhaps for "Veritas" that Mr. Jefferson with two thirds of the citizens of the United States are republicans, because he forsooth is an aristocrat, leagued with noble junto to establish a royal government of their own. But "Veritas" is assured, that the undertaking is full as impracticable as that of proving satisfactorily to the citizens of the United States, that "Mr. Jefferson is a curse to his country." CASTIGATOR.
Republican liberality rewarded by the magnanimity of federalism.
The republicans of Vermont will see the delicate return they have obtained for their liberality in supporting certain federal candidates for State offices, from the following paragraph, which originated in the Boston Centinel, and has been copied into several tory papers.
Politi. Observ. "The Vermont democrats, notwithstanding their political turpitude, discovered in the late election the characteristic breadness of yankees. They very readily gave their suffrages to a democrat, for lieut. governor, because they considered him as a kind supernumerary officer : but when they came to vote for TREASURER, they looked out for one in whom they were willing to entrust the PUBLIC MONEY : and finding none of their own party they voted for and elected a federalist. This fact bites!"
Be careful, ye tories, that you do not bite yourselves by the publication of such waggon in sults. This it seems then, is your way—if republicans turn out your partisans from office, they are denounced as intolerant, and every ep-
ithet of abuse is exhausted upon them—if they keep them in, why then they are to be insulted ! Have you not been truly characterised when it has been said, there is no reason in you ? The President of the United States is rudely outraged for dismissing a few men from office : yet if he had employed federalists in all the offices under him, we now see the use that would have been made of his ill-judged liberality—none of the democrats were to be trusted ! A lesson in point is taught the legislature of N. Hampshire ; had they re-appointed Mr. Peabody, treasurer, instead of the vociferations of abuse now vented against them, we should have heard them insulted, for furnishing no man of their own party whom they could trust !—The republicans of Vermont, unlike the party which ruled in the reign of terror, have been desirous of moderation. But if we mistake not, their duty in future is now plainly indicated : if their forbearance and goodness must be insulted, liberality and tolerance are but ill suited to such black ingratitude and unspeakable vileness.
Henceforth, let republicans in Vermont, in New-Hampshire, and elsewhere, bear in mind, that if they dislike the charge of intolerance by TURNING OUT their federal servants, they have but one alternative, to accept of insults for KEEPING THEM IN. ibid.
We will now confine ourselves to the language of Americans.
Freemen ought not only to be regardful of their rights when there is danger ; but careful of them when there is none. By vigilance in time of peace, war is frequently averted.
Langour and inattention to the exercise of the right of suffrage is the forerunner of political slavery ; and when the people grow listless, tyrants flourish.
He that would not give one day in the year to preserve liberty, deserves "a whole eternity of bondage."
Where the republicans are the minority, let them never be dispirited ; where they are the majority, let them never slumber.
It is better to go to the polls than to the field of battle. Voting is easier than fighting. Federalism needs war : Republicanism breaths peace. You that have wives and children think upon it. Repub. Adv.
WASHINGTON CITY, Nov. 2. Extract of a letter from Commodore Preble to the Secretary of the Navy, dated 14th June 1804, on board the United States Frigate Constitution off Tripoli.
"Yesterday I anchored off the harbor and sent Mr. O'Brien on shore under a flag of Truce to endeavor to ransom our unfortunate countrymen, and if the Bashaw should desire it, to establish peace. Mr. O'Brien did not succeed in his mission, he landed at noon and returned on board at half past 2 o'clock P. M. You will see by his instructions how far he was authorised to go for the ransom. I presume if the terms had been accepted that our government would have been satisfied, but they were refused, and we have no alternative but to oblige him to accept them or others more favorable for us."
Extract of a letter from Commodore Preble to the Secretary of the Navy, dated 5th July, 1804, on board the Constitution, Messina harbor.
"We have taken on board here 700 bomb shells, and powder in proportion, and the bomb vessels being ready, we sail to-morrow morning. I hope my next letter will announce to you our success against Tripoli, the restoration of our unfortunate countrymen to the sweets of liberty, and our country an honorable peace."
Extract of a letter dated Tunis, July 10.
"At length Naples has felt a spasm of energy ; and its Squadron for the first time made a visit to this port ; but we cannot imagine the reasons which prevented the admiral's making himself master of the whole naval force of this Regency. On the 26th ultimo, one ship of the line, and three frigates, entered the road of the Gouletta, shewing English colours ; (most of the corsairs were ready for sea, and anchored at a considerable distance from the batteries) a frigate laid along side of the Tunisian frigate, and commenced the attack by a general discharge of musketry, shewing at the same time the Neapolitan flag ; some of the Tunisians on board the frigate instantly cut her cables, while others endeavored to make their escape by swimming to the shore : the Tunisian frigate, drifted under the forts, receiving without any resistance, the full force of the enemy's great guns. She was completely equipped and ready for sea ; nine of her crew were killed, about twenty wounded ; and an equal number of prisoners made, which were taken up by the boats of the Neapolitans : She is considerably damaged in her hull, has two shot between wind and water, and her foremast somewhat injured. There were no soldiers in the forts, except a few Moors who were not sufficient to man half a dozen guns ; they notwithstanding kept up a tolerable brisk fire for nearly two hours after the Neapolitans had ceased ; and until they stood out of the Roadstead—no damage was done to any of the other corsairs, and not one captured, except a small Galiota off Porto Farina."
For Sale,
AN estate lying in Pomfret, State of Connecticut, containing about 420 acres of excellent land, 60 of which is the best of meadow, and cuts at least 100 tons of hay yearly ; with a new two story Dwelling-House and three barns thereon. An excellent stream of water runs through said Farm, on which is erected a Grist-Mill with three runs of stones and a bolt-Black-Smith's and Clothier's works—a Saw-Mill, Distillery, &c. in complete repair. Any gentleman wishing to purchase said estate, is requested to apply immediately to the subscriber on the premises. JOHN HARRIS. Pomfret, Nov. 12, 1804.
By his Excellency ARTHUR FENNER, Esq. Governor, Captain-General and Commander in Chief, of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the General Assembly of the State aforesaid, on the third day of November instant, passed the following Resolutions, to wit :
"Whereas it is the duty of all men, to acknowledge their dependence upon Almighty God, to confess their sins, and to supplicate the Divine favour and protection : And whereas by ancient usage, in this and the neighbouring States, particular days have been set apart, under the authority and by the recommendation of the Government, for the performance of these duties, as days of public and solemn prayer, praise and thanksgiving.
"Resolved, That Thursday the twenty-ninth day of November instant, be appointed a day of public Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving, to Almighty God ; and that it be and hereby is recommended to the people of this State to assemble on that day, at their usual places of public worship, and there, with sincere and devout hearts, to offer up their united Thanks, that it has pleased GOD, in his Divine Providence, to favour and bless the People of the United States, in giving and continuing to them a free and efficient Government, under which their rights, civil and religious, have been protected and secured, their numbers and wealth increased, and the Nation made happy and powerful ; and more especially, that it has pleased him to preserve the lives and health of the People for the last year, from the destroying ravages of pestilence. And also, humbly to confess their sins & transgressions, particularly the sin of ingratitude to the Divine Author of all their mercies : And also, to beseech him to continue to the People his distinguished favour and blessing ; to preserve unimpaired, their civil and religious privileges ; to bless the President of the United States, and all others in stations of power and authority ; to prosper the lawful enterprises of our citizens, and the means of improvement in science and virtue ; to avert the evils of dissention, sedition and rebellion, and of war, famine and pestilence ; to make us truly repentant for all our sins, and grateful for all his goodness ; and to crown his temporal mercies with the benefits of that salvation, which he has graciously promised to mankind, through the merits of his son, our Lord and Saviour.
"Resolved, That it be recommended to the People of this State, to abstain on said day, from all servile labour and unbecoming recreation.
"Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be requested to issue his Proclamation accordingly, and to cause the same to be published in the customary manner."
I do therefore, pursuant to the above recited Resolutions, issue this Proclamation to make known the same, that the Citizens of the State may conform thereto.
Given under my hand, at Providence, this fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four, and in the twenty-ninth year of Independence.
ARTHUR FENNER. By his Excellency's Command. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
John F. Townsend, & Co.
HAVE just received, in addition to their former Assortment, a great variety of
FALL & WINTER GOODS,
All which will be disposed of on the lowest possible terms.
Newport, Oct. 30.
Take Notice.
WHEREAS the Hon. Court of Probate for the Town of Newport, have this day appointed the subscriber, Guardian over the estate of Martha Bissell, of Newport :—This is therefore to caution all persons from trusting her, or transacting any business with the said Martha Bissell, without my consent, as I am determined not to pay any debt of her contracting after this date. JOHN WILLIAMS. Newport, Nov. 5th, 1804.
SHEFFIELD ATWOOD,
Has for Sale on Commission,
 20 pipes Gin,  10 hhds. Jamaica Spirits,  8 hhds. St. Croix Rum,  10 hhds. brown Sugar,  12 hhds. good retailing Molasses,  300 bushels old Corn,  200 quintals scale Fish,  50 barrels prime Beef, put up in the best manner for Shipping,  100 barrels prime and mess Pork.—Also,  Sundry dwelling-houses, situated in different parts of this town ; and a quantity of Sheep and Hogs for shipping.—Likewise,  Any quantity of Mahogany Furniture of the newest fashion on reasonable terms.—Also a quantity of ship and baker's bread, on hand. 
Newport, Nov. 15th, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors to the last Will and Testament of John Hadwen, late of Newport, in the State of Rhode Island, Merchant, deceased ; have taken upon themselves that trust, and given bonds as the law directs :—And all persons having demands upon the estate of the said John Hadwen, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same ; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment to ELIZABETH HADWEN, Exec'tn. BENJAMIN HADWEN, Exec'tn. Newport, 26th of 10th Mo. 1804.

NEW-YORK, Nov. 3. The Snow Philadelphia, Capt. Kennedy, of and from Philadelphia bound to Cadiz, was drove on shore in the gale on the 26th ult. at Pilot-Town; the passengers and crew saved, and it is said the vessel will be got off without injury. —Jerome Bonaparte and Lady were passengers, and narrowly escaped drowning. The whole of the passengers, it is said, were nearly naked, and that Madame Bonaparte was the first person who jumped into the boat.
Capt. Ogilvie, arrived yesterday from Cadiz, confirms the news of the prevalence of the yellow fever at Malaga. From 200 to 250 persons died daily; all the physicians had fallen sacrifices to the violence of that disorder. 12 Physicians and drugs, had been sent from Cadiz for their relief. The inhabitants were said to be in a state of starvation, and prevented from leaving the city, by centinels being placed round it.
Gen. Moreau and lady were still at Cadiz; and would soon embark for America.
Nov. 5. The Frigates.—The French frigates La Sybelle and Didon, which passed Heligate on Friday afternoon, were seen about ten o'clock on Saturday morning, off Plumb-Island, near the outlet of the Sound, with a favorable wind. The British vessels of war being down near the Hook, watching the main entrance of the harbor, did not get out till Saturday morning at day break, being delayed by a head wind and an opposing tide, which prevented their beating out. It is said that at 10 o'clock on Saturday they were still visible from the light-house.
The Frenchmen have certainly out-manoeuvred the British, and while the latter were quietly watching the principal entrance to the harbor, have made their escape through the postern. Among the rumors in circulation, is one which states that Jerome Bonaparte and his Lady, having arrived at Philadelphia on Wednesday, after their shipwreck, made instant arrangements and have taken their departure in one of the frigates.
NEWPORT, Thursday, Nov. 15, 1804.
GLORIOUS NEWS.
Republicanisim has undoubtedly gained a complete triumph in the truly enlightened, powerful and opulent State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding all the arts of chicanery played off upon the people, by spurious and degenerated federalism, the independent yeomanry of that State have arisen in the majesty of their strength, in support of the wise and patriotic measures of a JEFFERSON.—The Essex Junto are for the first time defeated. We trust therefore that federalism will no longer hold up its hideous head in New-England—at least that there will be no opposition to the Man of the People at the ensuing choice of President. If Massachusetts gives Mr. Jefferson an unanimous support, will they, can they pretend that he is elected by negro votes!! Perhaps they may—for such is the inconsistency of the federalists.—By the returns received from 236 towns, as published in the Boston Chronicle of Monday last, it appears there is a Republican majority of nearly Two Thousand votes for the Democratic Electoral Candidates. The following remarks on the subject are copied from the same paper.
Electoral Ticket.
“The glorious result, for Republicanisim, which is displayed by the returns of votes from the different towns, in this very respectable State, must be truly consolatory, not only to every genuine American who feels for the dignity and National Independence of his own country; but to every Philanthropist, of every part of the universe, who has a sufficient portion of intelligence to understand and honor the Revolution.
“The venerable & virtuous State of Massachusetts had been selected by the enemies to EQUAL RIGHTS, as the focus of statitist sedition. It was her Capital that the late Gen. Hamilton designated as “the head quarters of Anti-republican principles:” But the recent honorable event, has proved that it was a libel on her general character. She might be deceived, but she could not be corrupted. The insidious foes to the mild principles of our government, have employed every means to seduce her from an obedience to her own declarations, and to cloud her intellect with misrepresentation. They affected to deplore an endangered state of religion, which had no existence but in idea; while
they were actually destroying the food of morals, by coarse detraction, and every art that falsehood, malevolence or folly could suggest. They held a majority of the people of this State, in an aristocratic slumber, for several years, by continually administering deadly opiates, with the supercribed alluring appellation of “order and good government.” This fatal delusion was upheld by consummate artifice and incessant intrigue, until it pleased Heaven to destroy this unnatural Anglo-tory endeavor, by the means which they had adopted for its support. And the “sleeping Sampsons” have at length awoke, and shown their strength.
“In the plenitude of a political lunacy, it was resolved that Mr. ELY, of Springfield, should openly move for a violation of the last governing testament of Washington, and create such a difficulty between the Northern and Southern States, as would contemplate, on its becoming a law of the land, the DISSOLUTION OF THE UNION!—Tho’ every institute, both divine and human, seemed to forbid the measure, it was squeezed through the Legislature of this Commonwealth, by a majority so limited as scarcely to be indicative of approbation. All the Republicans were alarmed, and the moderate federalists began to ponder upon the disorganizing boldness of the proceeding. The sensible yeomanry argued with each other upon the misery that was in perspective: they well knew that a reciprocation of advantages was involved in the pure conservation of the Federal Compact, and that all and every State, from Saint Croix to the Mississippi, were bound by policy, honour and humanity, to resist this terrible inroad upon the common good. They well knew that New-England was the carrier of the rich produce of the Southern department of the confederation, who receive thro’ the Northern States the produce of the Indies and of Europe; and that altho’ the duties to the government are first paid here, that the consumer ultimately bears the weight of the impost. They knew all this, and consequently saw the awful danger of Mr. ELY’s attempt to derange the system, and make a political volcano of their parent State, from whence the destructive fires were to be belched forth upon her associated Sisters in legislation and strength. Their apprehension made them think with more depth and precision: that thought awakened their duty, when they immediately clung to “first principles,” and expressed their repugnance to the proposed innovation, by giving a decided majority against the promoters and friends of this calamitous attempt.”
From Plymouth, Nov. 6.
“I hasten to congratulate you on the success of the Republican Electoral Ticket in this District. We have obtained a majority of between six and seven hundred; and nearly the same majority for our republican candidate for Congress.
“We extremely regret the loss of the sensible, accomplished USITS: but the triumph of federalism in Boston, will be short-lived and unavailing. The defeat in the country will make it of no consequence to them.”
The Election in the County of Worcester, has terminated more favorably for the Republican cause, than our most sanguine expectations had presaged.—We have no desire to raise the expectations of our republican brethren above the level of sober probability. But we venture to say, that there is a reasonable chance for the Election of EDWARD BANGS, Esq. as Representative to Congress for the South District of this County.
“Brunswick, Nov. 7.—SIR, I congratulate you and all the friends of Liberty on the increase of Republican Votes in this vicinity. In this town, the Feds lost 42, and the Republicans gained 9. In Durham, the Feds lost about 40, and we gained 30. In Topsham, the Feds lost 50 and we gained 12. In Freeport, a great increase of Republican votes—likewise in Bowdoinham, Bowdoin, &c.”
The election of Republican Electors of President and Vice-President, has undoubtedly succeeded in Pennsylvania. They were chosen on the 2d inst. Mr. JEFFERSON, therefore will have twenty votes in that State, instead of one, as in 1800.
In the ninth Congress, there will be probably One hundred and twelve Republicans, to twenty-eight Federalists.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Washington, Nov. 5th, 1804.
The second session of the Eighth Congress commences this day. We have heretofore noticed the meeting of the Representatives of the people during the present administration under circumstances auspicious and interesting, and such as have furnished cause for general gratulation. On the present occasion, we find abundant reasons for felicitating our fellow citizens on their situation, and awakening their gratitude for the unrivalled happiness they enjoy. Twenty-eight years have elapsed since the people of America assumed the right of self-government and established the Representative principle as the best guardian of their rights. During this period, although there have been seasons in which there was cause for regret, there have been none in which there was ground for despondence.
The wisdom of our councils, the elevated and imposing sentiments they inspired, and the heroism and patience of our soldiers during our revolutionary struggle, insured its successful issue, and laid the foundations of our Republic, deep in the esteem and admiration of mankind. Since this era, our justice towards the nations of Europe, and our enlightened promotion of our own interests, have given consistency and solidity to the fabric. The principle of equal rights, held up to derision by the philosophers and statesmen of the old world, is not only here in full exercise, but in a constant progress to improvement.
What are its effects? PEACE PLENTY, and HAPPINESS.—Can the advocates of tyranny say as much for their favorite systems?—What are their fruits?—WAR, SCARCITY and a wide spread DISTRESS.
There is a species of national pride, ordinarily dignified with the name of patriotism, that is founded altogether upon an attachment to the soil, or an unjust comparison between the situation of our own and other countries. This sentiment, so long as it is entertained in a moderate degree, is a virtue, and may be a blessing. It serves to render us contented with our lot, and to unite us in more intimate bonds with those around us. But when, by designing men, it is carried to the unjustifiable length of inducing us to overlook our own defects, to depreciate and despise the good qualities of others, and to avoid instead of imitating their virtues, it becomes a source of great injury; and when it is carried still farther, and administers ceaseless fuel to national animosities and hatreds, it becomes the deadliest scourge of the human race. It destroys that good will between nations that can alone preserve their mutual peace, and hurries them with irresistible impetuosity into the complicated horrors of war.
Let us, fellow citizens, vigilantly guard against this fatal source of evil. Warned by the misfortunes of other nations, let it be our wisdom to shun them. While, therefore, we rejoice in the high happiness we enjoy, and the bright prospect before us of national glory, let us habitually cherish sentiments of friendship to all mankind and a disposition to aid, rather than repress their laudable attempts to advance their interests. Let us recollect that the theatre of competition is the whole world, and that in all our just enterprises there is room for them as well as us. If there be a truth indisputably established, it is that the genius and industry of Americans fear not an honorable rivalry in any field.
While, however, we entertain these habitual sentiments of good will to all men, it is not inconsistent with the purest philanthropy, or the most rigid dictates of justice, to estimate, in their full degree, the distinctive principles on which our political structures rest, and the effects that flow from them. Inconsistency to the blessings of freedom would betray a spirit incapable of enjoying them.
The characteristic principles of our political institutions are:
The protection of the free exercise of, and expression of opinion upon all subjects, so far as is not incompatible with the good of our fellow men.
The protection of every man in all pursuits not immoral; and the abstinence of government from all interference in personal concerns.
The dependence of governors, both in their appointment and during their continuance in office, on the people.
These are the deep & exhaustless sources of our prosperity; these are the fountain heads of the numerous streams that fertilise our wide spread Republic.
Their effects are visible to every eye, and there is not a spot in America in which they are not conspicuous. They are too numerous for detail; but may be comprised in three words, “peace, liberty and plenty.”
Under these circumstances, all the American people have to ask of their rulers is the protection of their rights, and the preservation of the blessings they enjoy. These are the high prerogatives of a virtuous government; the duties they enjoin, so far from being irksome, are proportionably elevated and delightful. For what can impart to a virtuous mind more satisfaction than securing and promoting the happiness of millions.
In what manner and on what objects the Legislature will, during their present session, be engaged, it is premature to say. There is, however, every reason to believe that topics of more than common interest will soon occupy their attention. Among these will probably be the trial of Judge Chase, and a final decision on the Yazoo claims; nor is it improbable that our relations with Spain will, in some shape, come before them. All these subjects possess a deep intrinsic interest, which independent of connection with other topics, will be likely to awaken warm feeling and vigorous thought: while associated with the numerous points to which they have an affinity, they will probably open as wide and interesting a field of discussion as has ever been occupied by legislative deliberation.
Since extravagance and federalism have been dismissed from our national and state councils, a spirit of economy has operated equally upon both administrations. Our national administration have discharged millions of the national debt. And the republican administration of the State of Rhode-Island have since February, A. D. 1803, discharged of the State debt, including principal and interest, sixty-one thousand seven hundred and twenty two dollars.
Americans! notwithstanding all the vaunting and abuse poured out against our republican administrations by federalists, are you not convinced of the wisdom of our governments and the unexampled prosperity of our country. Prov. Phoenix.
On Wednesday next (21st inst.) Town-Meetings will be held throughout this State, for the choice of Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States.
RHODE-ISLAND Republican Electoral Ticket
Hon. CONSTANT TABER, Esq. of Newport, JAMES HELME, Esq. of South-Kingstown, JAMES ALDRICH, Esq. of Scituate, BENJAMIN REMINGTON, Esq. of Warwick.
The Republican Citizens of Newport are requested to meet at the State-House, on Monday evening next, at early candle-lighting, on business of an interesting nature.—A general and punctual attendance is therefore confidently expected. Nov. 15.
In Portsmouth, State of New-Hampshire, the candidates for the Republican Electoral Ticket succeeded by an average majority of about 400 votes.
The Legislature of New-Jersey have re-elected JOSEPH BLOOMFIELD, (a republican,) Governor of that State, in opposition to RICHARD STOCKTON, a federalist—37 votes to 16.
The Legislature of Connecticut has postponed till May next the consideration of the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States, adopted by the Legislature of Massachusetts.
In Connecticut, a Lottery to raise 10,000 dollars to assist in clearing the river Thames, has the sanction of the Legislature. This is a happy appropriation. By their laws, the Polls of minors are to be exempt from taxation, and the Polls of those who do military duty are to be reduced one half.
The Grand Jury of Bergen county (N. J.) have found a bill of indictment for Murder against Aaron Burr, for killing General Hamilton.
DIED.—In this town, on the first inst. Mrs. ELIZABETH CLEAVELAND, widow of the late Mr. John Cleaveland, in the 77th year of her age.
For Sale by SAMUEL VERNON, jun. 700 dried & salted Hides, A few boxes of white and brown SUGAR, now landing at the Long Wharf. Newport, Nov. 14.
For New-Orleans,
THE new Ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, Simon Martin, jun. Master, burthen 305 tons: will certainly be ready for sea the 30th inst. For freight or passage, apply to Simon Martin, or to the Master on board at Sherburne's Wharf. Newport, Nov. 13.
THE Creditors of William Easton, of Newport, in the county of Newport, Mariner, are hereby notified to appear at the General Assembly at their Session in Providence in February next, to shew cause, if any they have, why the prayer of his petition for the benefit of the Act made and passed, A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, should not be granted. THOMAS PECKHAM, Dep. Sec'y. Newport, Nov. 6, 1804.
To be Sold, or Let,
A DWELLING-HOUSE and Lot of Land, containing about seventeen acres, all under good improvement, situated about two & an half miles from the State-House, on the main road leading to Bristol & Howland's ferry, and is good land for mowing, pasturing, or tillage, with a fine young orchard thereon, and a well of excellent water.—For further particulars, apply to the subscribers on the premises. CLARKE COGGESHALL. Middletown Nov. 13, 1804.

ON A PRINTING HOUSE. THIS World's a Printing-House, in which inclosure. Each soul's a sheet, form'd by the great Com- poser; Our thoughts and deeds are types of various sizes, Which Christ corrects, and heav'n the whole revises; Death is the printing-press, from which being driv'n, We're gather'd sheet by sheet, and bound for Heav'n.
William C. Baen, HAS just received, in addition to his former assortment, a great variety of Fall and Winter GOODS, Which will be disposed of for CASH, on the low- est possible terms. Also, An elegant assortment of silk Plushes for Shawls and Bonnets, very cheap. N. B. Calicoes, from 15 to 45 5/8 per yard; Extra-long Silk Gloves, from 45 5/8 to 12 1/2 per pair. Newport, Oct. 25.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of William R. Robinson , of Jamestown, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same to the subscriber for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to AMY ROBINSON, Admin'r. Jamestown, Oct. 29, 1804.
For Sale, A FARM pleasantly situated in the North Society of the town of Lebanon , in Con- necticut, two and an half miles north of the new Meeting-House, containing eighty six acres of excellent land, well proportioned for mowing, plowing, pasturing, and wood land, together with a good orchard, sufficient to make thirty or forty barrels of Cider yearly. Said Farm is well watered, and under good improvement; handsomely situated near a good School, which continues nine months in a year. For further particulars, inquire of the subscriber, living on the premises. AMOS CHEEVER. Lebanon, Oct. 25th, 1804.
Henry Moore, & Co. HAVE for sale cheap for Cash or approved Notes on either of the Banks, 20 Hhds. Jamaica Spirits, 6 Ditto. St. Croix Rum, Ditto. Holland's Gin, Ditto. Brandy, 20 Boxes Sugar, 30 Bags Ditto, 60 Bbls. Flour, Benninghove's Snuff, All kinds of Teas, Casks of Raisins, &c. &c. Likewise, a great variety of Dry Goods, with a handsome assortment of Cutlery, &c. Also, a quantity of DRY HYDES.
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate in North- Kingstown, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of creditors to the estate of Sylvester Ca- rey , late of said North-Kingstown, deceased, re- presented insolvent:—Do hereby give notice, that six months are allowed to said creditors to bring in and prove their claims to either of us, at our respective dwellings within said term. GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis- JONATHAN REYNOLDS, } sioners. All Persons indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make immediate payment to SMITH PEARCE, Admin'r. North-Kingstown, Oct. 8, 1804.
THE subscribers, having been appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Town Coun- cil of the town of Newport, to receive and ex- amine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Thomas Mayball , late of said Newport, Mar- iner, deceased, represented insolvent; and three months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given, that they will attend on said business at their respective dwellings, at any time within the period above mentioned. No ac- count will be received unless properly attested. THOMAS MELVILL, } Commis- EDWARD S. MONKS, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to SAMUEL VAUGHN, Admin'r.
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of South Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to receive and ex- amine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Samuel T. Potter , Esq. of said South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given, that they will attend on said busi- ness at their respective dwellings, at any time within the period above mentioned. No ac- counts will be received, unless properly attested. ELISHA R. GARDNER, } Commis- JOHN T. NICHOLS, } sioners. All persons indebted to the above mention- ed estate, are earnestly called upon, to make im- mediate payment to WILLIAM PECKHAM, Admin'r. South-Kingstown, Oct. 29, 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Hon. Town Council of the town of Newport, have appointed Gold S. Stillman , Esq. Com- missioner on the estate of Mr. Jonathan Simmons , late of said Newport, Blacksmith, deceased, re- presented insolvent, in the place of Mr. William R. Robinson , deceased. Newport, Nov. 5, 1804.
WRITING-PAPER, By the Ream of Quire, for sale at this Office.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscri- bers have been duly appointed Adminis- trators to the estate of Christopher Babcock , of Charleston and Christopher Babcock , ad, of Westerly, deceased, and have given bonds as the law directs. All persons, having any demands upon either of said estates, are required to exhibit them; and all those indebted thereto, are called upon to make payment to Polly Babcock , by the first day of January next. Such as do not make payment by the aforesaid time, will have their accounts put into the hands of an Attorney for collection. POLLY BABCOCK, Admin'r. HEZ. BABCOCK, jun. } Admin- EDWARD WILCOX, } s'rs. Westerly, Oct. 15.
MEIN & ROGERS Have for sale at their Store, head of Banister's Wharf, Thames-Street, JAMAICA Rum per Hhd. Amsterdam Geneva per pipe, Spanish Brandy per ditto, Cognac ditto per ditto, Tar per bbl. Flour (superfine) per bbl. Coffee, W. I. and Bourbon, best quality, Madeira & other Wines per qr. cask. Also, a general assortment of GROCERIES wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. N. B. A Consignment of Trunks and Paper Hangings. Newport, May 28. 159tf
Mrs. ATKINS, (From Philadelphia) INFORMS the inhabitants of Newport and its vicinity, that she has just opened a Store in the Carving and Gilding line, in Thames- Street, near the Theatre, where she has for sale a handsome assortment of Prints & Looking-Glasses. Prints and Pictures, framed and glazed, with neatness.—Old Frames re-gilt, so as to make them look as well as new, on the most reasonable terms. As she is going to the Southward, her stay will be short here:—Therefore, those who with any thing in her line, will please apply soon. Newport, Oct. 10. 6w.
FOR SALE, And possession given immediately, A LOT of land, pleasantly situated on the Point, with a convenient Dwelling-House thereon, formerly the property of John Gab- bard , deceased. An indisputable title will be given of the right of soil of the whole of the said lot; and two thirds of the house. The other third of the house will become the property of the purchaser, at the widow's decease.—For further particulars, apply to MARTHA SMITH. Newport, Oct. 25, 1804.
This day Published, And now ready for sale at this Office, by the thou- sand, gross, dozen, or single. The Rhode-Island Almanack, for the Year of our Lord
1805: Calculated for the meridian of Newport, but will serve for any of the adjacent States. By BENJAMIN WEST, L.L.D. Containing, beside the usual astronomical calcu- lations, a great variety of matter, useful, in- structive and entertaining.
Carding Wool. THE Public are notified, that JONATHAN NICHOLS and JOSEPH CUNDALL have erected Machines for breaking and carding into Rolls Sheeps Wool, at the Mills of said Cundall in Portsmouth, on this Island. Those who wish to have their wool broken or carded, may depend on having the Work done well, and with Dispatch. After the Wool has been duly picked and greased, with one Pound of soft Grease or Oil to from 10 to 16 Pounds of Wool, it should be sent in Sheets or Blankets, in which the Rolls may be packed and transported to any distance without injury. NICHOLS & CUNDALL. Portsmouth July 3, 1804.
PATENT CHIP FOR BONNETS. THE Subscriber having purchased of the Pa- tente the exclusive Right of making and vending the Patent Chip in and for the State of Rhode-Island, hereby cautions and forbids any Person or Persons either making or vending said Chip for Bonnets, within said State of Rhode- Island, on Penalty of the Law of the United States in such Case made and provided—unless they have been duly and previously authorized by the Subscriber for making or vending the same. Twenty Dollars Reward will be given, by the Subscriber, to any Person who may discover, and produce satisfactory Proof, of any Person or Persons making or vending the aforesaid Chip within the State of Rhode-Island. JONATHAN NICHOLS. N. B. Mr. WILLIAM DOUGLASS , & Messrs. CHARLES COGGESHALL and Co. being appointed Agents for vending said chip for the Town of Newport, will keep a constant Supply at their Stores for Sale. Newport, July 3, 1804.
HOUSE PAPER. JUST received, and for sale at this Office, a new & general assortment of elegant PAPER HANGINGS , which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.
SAMUEL JAMES HAS FOR SALE, AT his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's , on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at whole- sale and retail, on as good terms as can be pur- chased in America. A generous credit given to those who pur- chase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good pa- per, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
Wm. Bridges, Engineer, Architect and Land-Surveyor, SURVEYS & drawplans of Estates, with the strictest accuracy and neatness; makes designs for intended Buildings and Improvements, Ca- nals, Bridges, &c. &c.; furnishes estimates with minute specifications for carrying the same into execution; having been regularly brought up to the profession, with a complete knowledge of the practical departments, presumes that his services will be found eminently useful, in car- rying into effect any public or private works. Gentlemen residing at a distance, can be furnished with plans, elevations, &c. to unite Convenience and Uniformity with Durability and Economy, by sending a written description of the conveniences and size building they wish to have.—Plans neatly drawn on the margin of Deeds. Newport, Oct. 3d, 1804.
AT WM. BRIDGES' ACADEMY, YOUTH are carefully and expeditiously taught the English Language, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography and Mathematics; where the strictest Attention is paid to the Morals of his Pupils. Private Tuition. His Evening SCHOOL has commenced ed:—The hours are from 6 till 9 o'clock. A convenient HOUSE, consisting of two Parlours and two or three Chambers, in a central part of the town, WANTED. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804.
FLOUR STORE On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN'S Wharf,—By JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a sup- ply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Sept. 20, 1804.
BOOTS, SHOES & BUCKETS. THE subscriber takes this method to inform the Public in general and his friends in particular, that he carries on the Boot, Shoe, & Bucket-Making business, at his Shop two doors west of John Gardner's, Esq. in the Ferry Wharf Lane—where he is ready to attend to their calls, having procured the best of materials therefor. A good workman at the last mentioned branch of business, (if he calls soon) will find employ and good wages, by applying to JOSEPH DYRE. Newport, May 28, 1804. 91
NOTICE is hereby given, that we the sub- scribers, have purchased the patent right for the counties of Washington and Kent, for making, using, and vending a Machine for the purpose of washing cloaths, scouring and fulling cloth, under the original patent right which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel T. Dean , of the State of New-York, on the 29th of February, 1804.— All persons are hereby forbid, making, vend- ing or using such Machine, within the coun- ties aforesaid, under the penalty of the law, without the liberty of us, or our agents being first granted them. Any person, upon applying to us for an individual right, or on a larger scale, may have the liberty granted them for a mode- rate compensation. BORDEN RATHBUN, ROBERT H. NILES. Wickford (N.K.) 24th 7th Mo. 1804.
For Sale, A n excellent lot of land, under good im- provement, very pleasantly situated on the main road leading from Newport to Bristol Ferry, containing about 21 acres, with a Dwel- ling-House, Barn, Crib and young Orchard thereon, and a well of good water that never fails. It will be sold on reasonable terms. For particulars, apply to the subscriber, on the prem- ises. JONATHAN GIBBS. Portsmouth, Oct. 3, 1804.
Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE , can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this Town. Constant attendance will be given and the smallest favor acknowledged. Stove Pipes, either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made with dispatch. * * * Cash, & the highest price, given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Oct. 27. 160
FOR SALE, SIXTY-TWO Shares in the Stock of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, by NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804. N. B. As they are very desirous (for a particular reason) to dispose of the above men- tioned Stock—they therefore offer the same at first cost. N. SWEET, & Co.
Washing Machine. THE subscribers having purchased the pa- tent right for the counties of Newport & Bristol, for making, using, and vending to others to be used, a Machine for the purpose of washing clothes, fulling, scouring, and cleaning cloth, under the original patent right, which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel S. Dean , of the town of Beckman, in Dutchess county, State of New-York, on the 29th day of February, 1804.— All persons are hereby forbid making, using, or vending said Machine, within the counties afore- said, under the penalty of the Law, without the authority of us, or our agents, being first grant- ed them. Any person may be accommodated, by calling on BENJAMIN PITMAN, jun. JOSHUA NICHOLS. N. B. Those who may wish to purchase he Patent right for the county of Bristol, will please to apply as above. Newport, Sept. 19, 1804.
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hhds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,— Holland Geneva,—Verdigris,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
For Sale, A FEW casks of superior Sherry WINE,— Enquire of the Printer. Newport, August 30th, 1804.
Fall & Winter Goods. JAMES MUMFORD, HAS just received from New-York & Boston, an elegant assortment of Dry GOODS, suitable for the season, which he is determined to sell as low for Cash as can be purchased in this State. N. B. He has a handsome variety of Celi- coes, from 50 to 25 Cents per yard. Newport, Oct. 10.
SAIL-MAKING. THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, 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, 2d. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS. Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Me- diterranean Passport issued to vessels of the U- nited States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which applica- tion may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the ves- sels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804. } 6m
ISAAC AUSTIN, Has removed to the Store lately occupied by Wm- R. Wilder, nearly opposite John F. Town- send's, and next door North of Gibbs & Chan- ning's where he offers for sale, a variety of ENGLISH, INDIA, & GROCERY GOODS, of the latest Importations, procured at the best Markets, and which will be sold at moderate prices, for Cash or approved Credit.—Among the Articles lately received, and just opened, are
SUPERFINE , second-best, and common Broadcloths. do. Cassimeres. do. do. do. do. do. A variety of silk and cotton, striped, plain and mix'd Cassimeres, Nankeens and Velvets. 4-4 and 6-4 coloured and white, glazed & plain Cambricks. India Book-Muslin, and Book-Handkerchiefs. do. do. Scotch do. A variety of Gloves and Hosiery. Barcelona and common, black and coloured, silk Handkerchiefs. 2 bales India Cottons. Lutestrings, Persians, Bengals and Linens. An assortment of kid, Morocco, calf-skin and stuff Shoes. A great variety of English and American manu- factured Hats, from one dollar to six dollars. Cotton Yarn, cotton stripes and cotton Bed- Ticks, as usual. LIKEWISE, Young-hyson, hyson-skin, souchong and bohea Teas, loaf and brown Sugars. Cotton and wool Cards. 1 cask assorted metal Tea-Pots. He desires to merit the favors of his customers. Newport, 9th Month 19, 1804.
JOSEPH BRIGGS HAS for sale, 50 barrels best mss and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hhds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Likewise, 10 or 1200 weight of excellent Hogs LARD. Newport, February 23. 177.