Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1805-04-04 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES.) No. 91, Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
To subscribers in town, where the papers are delivered, Two Dollars per annum—one half in advance. In the country, by casual conveyance, One Dollar Fifty Cents per annum—the whole to be paid on subscribing. To distant subscribers, by mail, Two Dollars per annum—payable in advance.
CHEAP GOODS.
JOHN BOURS, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has purchased the whole stock of Goods, lately belonging to John Bours, jun. & Co. His assortment is excellent, and will be sold remarkably cheap, either by Wholesale or retail. He thanks his friends for past favors, and solicits a continuance of them. Newport, Dec. 12.
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
BOARDING HOUSE.
THE subscriber hereby informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has removed to Wickford, and occupies that spacious and pleasantly situated House, the property of Mr. Oliver Spink, directly opposite to the dwelling house of Daniel B. Updegraff, where he will receive Students for the Washington Academy to board, at One Dollar and Forty Cents per week, including lodging, washing, &c. He will also be pleased to accommodate Gentlemen and Ladies who may visit Wickford, with board, lodging, &c., on the most reasonable terms.—He will use his best endeavors to pay every necessary attention, and his utmost exertions to please, and every favor duly acknowledged by their obedient servant, WESTGATE WATSON. Wickford, (N. Kingston) April 2, 1804.
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. He has just received a number of new Books for sale or circulation. Muffs and Tipis, a large assortment—Men's fur Gloves, Mitts, and Caps—Fur Skins, Rusks, gray, white, and spotted. Also, Tickets in the Wickford Academy Lottery. Writing Paper of every description, by the ream or quire—Slates of all sizes, with a general assortment of Stationery. Charts, European Pilots—West-India and American ditto. English Mustard, by the pound—Sweet Oil, by the flask.
Washing Machine.
THE subscribers having purchased the patent 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, falling, scouring, and cleaning cloth, under the original patent right, which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel S. Dens, of the town of Boekman, in Dutchess county, State of New York, on the 20th day of February, 1804. All persons are hereby forbid making, using, or vending said Machine, within the counties aforesaid, under the penalty of the Law, without the authority of us, or our agents, being first granted them. Any person may be accommodated, by calling on BENJAMIN PITMAN, jun. JOSHUA NICHOLS. N. B. Those who may wish to purchase the Patent right for the county of Bristol, will please to apply as above. Newport, Sept. 19. 1804.
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
700 dried & salted Hides, A few boxes of white and brown SUGAR, now landing at the Long Wharf.—Also, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Vermigree,—and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
BOOKS.
W. R. WILDER,
Has this day received a fresh supply; among others are the following.
BONAPARTE and the French People—a new publication, price 2 Dollars. Graydon's Digest of the Laws of the United States, price 4 Dollars, 50 Cts. Spanish Dictionary, 2 vols. price 7 Dollars, 50 Cts. Do. Grammar, 1 vol. price 1 Dol. 75 Cts. Homer's Odyssey, 2 vols. price 1 Dol. 50 Cts. Jackson's Book-keeping, 1 vol. price 1 Dol. 50 Cts. French Spelling Books, price 50 Cts. Murray's Lecheur Francois, 1 vol. price 1 Dol. 25 Cts. Perrin's Exercises, French, price 1 Dol. Murray's Grammar, large, price 75 Cts. Do. do. small, price 35 Cts. Do. English Reader, price 87 1/2 Cts. Do. Sequel, price 1 Dol. Do. Introduction, price 62 1/2 Cts. With many other new and valuable publications, all of which will be sold at low as at any Books-Store in the United States.
School BOOKS of every kind in use, at wholesale and retail, at prices not to be under-sold—Stationery, a complete assortment—Seamen's Books, Charts, Slates, Dividers, Quadrants, Mathematical Instruments, &c. as usual. Newport, Dec. 26. For sale by W. R. Wilder, 17 barrels North-Carolina Pork, in good order, at a low price, and six months credit.—Apply soon.—Also, about 5000 Hoops—for Cash or 60 days.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HAS FOR SALE, 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 wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. April 2, 1804. 183
One Hundred Dollars reward.
STOLEN from among the Goods saved from the wreck of the brig Virginia, stranded on Beaver-Tail, on the 27th ult. One Bale, containing twenty pieces fine German Shirting Linen; one bale, containing five pieces Russia-Sheeting; and one bale, containing two pieces of Russia Duck.—As very few such Linens are imported, it is requested that Shop-keepers & others will be upon the look out, if any are offered for sale. Whoever will give information so that the thief or thieves may be brought to justice and the Goods recovered, shall be entitled to the above reward, and Fifty Dollars for the Goods only.—All necessary charges will be paid by SIMON DAVIS, of Newport, or JAMES D'WOLFE, of Bristol. January 9th, 1805.
John A. Shaw, & Co.
No. 80, Thames-Street, An elegant assortment of Ladies' and Children's BONNETS, from 75 to 2 1/2. Likewise, Straw WREATHS, at 50 Cents. Newport, Feb. 20, 1805.
Fowling Pieces.
TWO Boxes English Fowling Pieces, just imported from London, for sale by WALTER CORNELL, No. 106, Thames-Street. N. B. A beautiful assortment of Brab Hand-Irons, just received. Newport, Jan. 17.
Save your RAGS.
CASH and the highest price, given at this Office, for Cotton & Linen Rags, old Sail Cloth, Junk, Woolen Rags, &c. &c.
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 Eke's Apothecary Store, where he will continue to keep a private BOARDING-HOUSE. Two or three steady boarders may be accommodated as low as at any Boarding-House in Newport. Newport, Oct. 17, 1804.
Just received by WILLIAM C. BAEN,
No. 123, Thames-Street, A large assortment of India COTTONS, viz. ONE Bale JALAPORE SANNAS, D. BAFTAS, D. MOW SANNAS, D. MANOODIES, D. GURRAHS, will be sold, very low, for CASH. Newport, Feb. 30, 1805.
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.
Apple Trees.
FOR sale, by the subscriber, a quantity of young Apple Trees, of the bell kind of engrafted fruit, and of various sizes. WILLIAM BROWN. Middletown, March 13, 1805.
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS just received one ton of red Clover Seed, and a quantity of Herds Grass, new and clean, which will be sold as low as can be obtained in the State. Also, One whole and complete share, in the Quaker's purchase, about 5000 acres, in the State of Pennsylvania, and about 150 miles from the city of Philadelphia, recorded July 9, 1795, on the Company's Books at Tioga Point, in said State, and will be sold cheap for Cash, or West-India Goods. Also, Four lots of Land on the Point, three of which are situated on Elm-Street, and one on the Point Bridge, running from street to street or less in extent. Will be sold cheap for Cash or West-India Goods. Just received, a small cargo of Albany Pease, for Coffee.—A quantity of Red Meadow Seed—clean Burdens, and a few Bushels of Oats. Seed.
Said Douglass, keeps a constant supply of Patent Chip for BONNETS—the newest and best kind, at the cheapest rate. Just received, 2000 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, and will be sold cheap to those who purchase to sell again, and by doz. or single pound. Every Master of a vessel ought to have more or less on board, as they are good and handy, and will keep good in any climate. Likewise, 2000 wt. clean Clover Seed, at 10 cents per lb. by the 100 or 50 wt. And a few bushels Red. For.
Joseph Lyon, 150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch.
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 No. 7, Mill-Street, 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
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.
FOR SALE, THE Sloop ANN & SARAH, sixteen months old, burthen eighty-six tons, completely fitted for a New-York Packet, with furniture. Apply to ROBERT LAWTON, sen. or to BENJ. MARSHALL, Newport, Feb. 27, 1805.
BENEDICT SMITH
Has for sale, T A R S, By the 150 lbs. or less quantity. For sale at this Office, the SCHOOL MASTER'S ASSISTANT, By NATHAN DABOL—Price 50 Cents.
LAWS OF THE UNION. [PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. At the Second Session, begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on the fifth day of November, 1804.
AN ACT To authorise the Secretary of War to issue military land warrants, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War, be and he hereby is authorised, from and after the passing of this act, to issue warrants for military bounty lands, to the sixty-three persons who have exhibited their claims, and produced satisfactory evidence, to substantiate the same to the Secretary of War, and also to such persons as shall, before the first day of April next, produce to him satisfactory evidence of the validity of their claims, in pursuance of the act of the twenty-sixth of April, eighteen hundred and two, intitled "An act, in addition to an act intitled "An act in addition to an act, regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren, for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen."
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the holders or proprietors of the land warrants, issued by virtue of the preceding section, shall and may locate their respective warrants, only on any unlocated parts of the fifty quarters townships, and the fractional quarter townships, which had been reserved for original holders, by virtue of the fifth section of an act, intitled "An act, in addition to an act, intitled "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren, for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen."
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the act, intitled "An act, in addition to an act, regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren, for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen," approved the 26th day of April 1802, be and the same is hereby continued in force until the 1st day of March 1806. NATHL. MACO. Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. BURR. Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED March 2, 1805. TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT To establish the districts of Genesee, of Buffalo Creek, and of Miami; and to alter the port of entry of the district of Erie.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the thirty first day of March next, all the shores and waters of the lake Ontario, and the rivers and waters connected therewith, lying within the jurisdiction of the United States, and within the State of New-York, to the westward of the western extremity of Sodus bay, but excluding all the rivers and waters, emptying into the said bay, and to the eastward of the eastern extremity of a certain creek or bay, lying between Niagara and the Genessee river, and known by the name of Oak Orchard creek, shall be a district, to be called the district of Genesee, of which the river Genesee shall be the sole port of entry; and a collector for said district shall be appointed, to reside on the river Genesee.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all the shores, rivers and waters, heretofore belonging to the district of Niagara, which empty into Lake Erie, or into the river Niagara, above the falls of Niagara, shall, from and after the thirty first day of March next, be a district, to be called the district of Buffalo Creek, of which Buffalo Creek shall be the sole port of entry; and a collector for the said district shall be appointed, to reside on Buffalo Creek.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That from and after the thirty first day of March next, all the shores, rivers, and waters of Lake Erie, within the jurisdiction of the United States, which lie between the west bank of Vermillion river, and the north cape, or extremity, of Miami bay, into which the river Miami of Lake Erie, empties itself, and including all the waters of the said river Miami, shall be a district, to be called the district of Miami; and the President of the United States is authorised to establish such place at or near Sandusky, or on the said river Miami, to be the port of entry, as he shall judge expedient, and also to establish, not exceeding two other places, to be ports of delivery only; and a collector for the said district shall be

appointed, to reside at the port of entry, and surveyors to reside at such ports of delivery as may be established as aforesaid.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That the President be, and he is hereby authorized to designate such place in the district of Erie, as he shall judge expedient, to be the port of entry of the said district.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the several collectors and surveyors, who may be appointed by virtue of this act, or by virtue of the third section of an act, passed the third of March, one thousand eight hundred and three, which authorizes the establishment of a new collection district on Lake Ontario, in addition to the fees and commissions allowed by law, respectively receive the same annual salary, which by law is allowed to the collectors and surveyors of the several districts comprising the northern and western boundaries of the United States.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JOS. ANDERSON, President of the Senate, pro tempore. APPROVED, March 3, 1805. TH: JEFFERSON.
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
Freemen of Rhode-Island, IT is with mingled emotions of reluctance and of zeal, that I at this time assume to myself the task of addressing you. With a patient vigilance I have scrutinized the motive, and am deeply impressed with its justification.
It becomes me, Fellow Citizens, to disclose to you beforehand the grounds on which I shall address you; and the principles to which I desire your attention. Convinced of the accustomed rectitude of the public mind, it is in full confidence that I solicit that attention.
It has been the great desideratum, the ultimate object of every patriotic exertion since the revolution, which terminated in the sovereignty of the country, to establish within it, and with prosperity, the genuine principles of an elective government. It has been considered, and with reason, as the only security, that on these principles depend the future safety and prosperity of the nation: Not that they involve any hidden, preternatural, and supernatural properties or virtues which are to operate in mystery, and to be waited for with faith and resignation; but that they hold up to the understanding and experience of mankind, a gentle, obvious, reasonable & effectual remedy for the numerous inconveniences and oppressions, to which in other countries, they have been the devoted victims. With how much attachment, respect, & veneration, then, ought these principles to be viewed? With how much solicitude and care ought they to be guarded and preserved? They constitute, indeed, a solemn sanctuary, sacred and indispensable to the rights of man; a sanctuary which ambitious and intriguing levity would tarnish, desile and destroy.
As the elective franchise is the possession of a right, infinite in importance, and incalculable in its advantages to a people endowed with dignity and sentiment, and inalterably disposed to maintain that state of society, without which their dignity is lost, and their sentiments become a mere source of affliction—(because it has ever been found impossible to extinguish them)—a wise and faithful exercise of that right, imperiously demands the utmost care and circumspection. Has this inestimable & chartered privilege, which by a brave resistance has been wrested from the fangs of immortal destruction, & sealed with the blood of myriads of martyrs: Has this celestial covenant, so essential to the safety and consequent felicity of man, no remaining enemies? Are there not, at the present day, any who brood over, and vehemently meditate its future immolation? Then have the late exertions of our citizens been wanton and frivolous; and the best eloquence of our country without object, nugatory, and futile. But on the other hand, if there are who yet study and contrive to conceal and restrain it; who have not yet relinquished the hope that a steady & undeviating perseverance will, in process of time, attain the end, (which is a matter that I leave to the unbiased judgment of every individual, to think of and determine as he may deem proper);—then watchfulness and care, activity and zeal are not yet unnecessary.
It is natural to suppose (and experience confirms the idea, more especially in politics) that when a body of men are defeated on the open ground of fair contention, they will resort to stratagem and manoeuvre; and when they find their forces incompetent to a successful opposition, that means will be found to wheedle individuals of the party against them, to divide them from it, and to bring them into a co-operation with themselves. Thus it has been in every age, and in every country; and in few but what these artifices have been successful. Their operation is insidious to liberty in several points of view. It bursts the bond of confidence among brethren of the same principle; and enkindles the consuming fire of animosity and resentment among them: It perverts to the purposes of turbulence, restlessness, and ambition, what was judiciously intended as a salutary check upon them: By throwing the political ocean too often into agitation, it disgusts the mariners embarked on it; and renders them careless of, and inattentive to their compass and their chart: It is calculated to engender a giddy spirit of frivolity, which confuses & confounds the talent of discrimination; and leads the minds of the multitude to mistake the means for the end: In fine, its most prominent tendency is to inspire with disaffection the intelligent and candid part of the community, and to induce them to subscribe to the aristocratical doctrine, that an elective government is vexation and vanity.
Hence it will clearly and incontestibly follow, that opposition to an officer of an elective government, "in order to be rightful must be reasonable!" And, if it is not reasonable, that it is wrong, and reprehensible. In order for it
to be reasonable, there ought to exist good and sufficient cause for it. Otherwise, what hope—what encouragement has patriotism? What is there left to stimulate fidelity? Otherwise there is a premium offered to cabal, ambition, and intrigue; and the most dextrous artifice becomes the most favored public virtue. Are not these serious and weighty considerations—in a government too, the very existence of which depends on its purity?
I shall without further ceremony, proceed to unfold the particular subject of this address.
It is now reduced to a matter of certainty, that there is to be an opposition to the present Lieutenant-Governor; and that Thomas Hoxie , Esquire, of Charlestown, is the gentleman who is to be brought forward against him.
After what has been said, it might not perhaps be deemed superfluous, to enquire what reason there is for it? Though this may be a question which would puzzle the friends (or pretended friends) of Mr. Hoxie, to answer sedately, and to public satisfaction; yet it is not the less their duty to do it. If Mr. Hoxie is better qualified to serve the State (and I pretend not to a very intimate knowledge of his qualifications in any respect) than the person whom he seems so anxious to displace; or if he is better disposed to render those services to fidelity and integrity, it must be acknowledged that he ought to succeed. On the other hand, if he is not more than equally well qualified, and not better disposed, I do not hesitate to say, that a judge from the character of the State, and the temper of its citizens, that the choice is against him. I cannot conceive that they will turn their backs upon, and desert an old, tried, and faithful servant. They never did, and I trust they never will merit such a reproach. Who is the present Lieutenant Governor? He is a person who has withstood the shock of revolutions—who has devoted his best days, has sacrificed his health, and I might almost say his fortune in the service of his country. He is not one of those sun-shine politicians, or politicians, who exert themselves in full vigor to-day because the bright beams of a lucrative office are bearing upon them, and to-morrow flag and withdraw, because some transient vapor has intercepted those beams. He has experienced vicissitudes in public life: He has experienced public favor and estrangement alternately; has maintained a firm and independent uniformity of sentiment, free from personalities; and has at last had the inexpressible satisfaction of meeting the people at the point where they left and forsake him. Did he on this joyful occasion, (for it must have been joyful to him) court their favor, covet their attention, or artfully solicit their patronage and promotion? Were those joys, that the prospect of honor and of office had again opened to his view; or did they arise with the tho't that the people were again gathering within the fold of their country, and returning to sentiments worthy of former times? Let his conduct at that moment decide the question. Although a Senator in February 1803, and as such called upon in duty to attend that session of the Assembly, at which the Convention agreed upon him as the second Candidate in the Prox; yet was he there? Had he there any private and confidential friend, busy for him to procure that place? No!—Having had intimations that his name would be made use of in that way, he chose to remain at home, in order to leave the Convention to the utmost freedom of choice. But was this the case with his present antagonist, who was then his competitor? After all, it was problematical whether Mr. Hoxie would not then come out in an opposite prox, under the same auspices which he seems recently to have embraced. And though at the Convention in 1804, no pretension of the kind was even suggested; yet at the then ensuing election, strong threats were in circulation of an intended attack.
But it seems these movements were preparatory; these threats and insinuations were floating vapor, which were to gather into a storm, when the elements were more prepared to favor and to further it.
At the Convention in February last, which had for its object the formation of a State Prox, a pretension was laid, though, as I have been informed, in a hesitating, broken, and disjointed manner. When the Convention had arrived at this particular question, it was proposed if it should be settled in the manner that all other questions of the kind had been, where the parties could not agree, that is, by a majority of the members present: But the proposition was disagreed to by Mr. Hoxie, and his friends. They declared that they would not be bound by the Convention, but would take their chances in the State at large.
When, then, Mr. Hoxie had determined to take this chance, though no one will question his legal right to do it; yet he was certainly bound in honor to give notice of it to the friends of the person whom he is about to oppose. For as the law supposes, to practice ought to witness, that every officer chosen for the State, is chosen by a free vote of the State. To manage the business of an election in the dark, and to gain it by the dint of parliamentarizing, would be an acquisition which I should suppose unworthy of Mr. Hoxie. When therefore it was publicly and respectfully asked, whether he intended to make the opposition in question, a candid man would have been led by his honesty to believe that the enquiry would have been met with an explicit and satisfactory answer. Nor could the most consummate courtier perceive, in point of propriety or etiquette, any disadvantage or degradation attending it. It was desired that he would "vouch to be made known," &c.—Could any think it more respectful? Could it be attended with any disadvantage to him, upon the supposition that he is acting upon fair grounds, for a friend of his to have given the information required? But when, notwithstanding their silence, we are daily hearing of the most active exertions, of private caucuses, of secret meetings, of men invited, horses offered to be sent for their accommodation, &c. &c. what
are we to conclude of the measures intended to be put in operation! And all these precautions and advantages taken of a man who is at present unable to go from his house. Here then we are favored with an unparalleled specimen of generous magnanimity!
It is objected that the present Lieutenant-Governor is too old a man for the station which he holds; that he is subject to bodily infirmity; and consequently it might happen that he could not attend to the duties of it with sufficient promptitude. It is true that he is bending beneath the weight of years;—it is true that the frost of age has whitened around his head;—it is true that the pulsations of his heart are low and languid to what they have been, for they once beat high in the cause of his country: But does it follow, that when a man, who, by long & faithful services, has clearly earned a little reputation, is overtaken by age and bodily infirmity, he must flee before the unfounded assumptions of a more youthful and vigorous competitor, and exclaim as he flies, have mercy upon me! His wishes, I am sensible, would powerfully incline him to a resignation; but his feelings would revolt from even the appearance of resigning from a fear of being beaten. And let the question be asked—what opportunity has he had that has not been attended with such an appearance—an appearance that it was through fear?—His formidable competitor has haunted him like a shadow.
Will it, can it be pretended, however, that his abilities to discharge the duties of the station are any way inferior to those of the person who is panting to supplant him. Who has witnessed his late conduct in the Senate that has not approved it? And have there not been as many difficulties to encounter for these few years past, as there are in ordinary times? Has he ever shrunk from those difficulties? On the contrary, has he not met them with firmness, with justice, and with judgment? Aye, here is the rub. Here we have a key to all the clamour of this opposition. He, in common with his colleagues, has in his official station, checked the indomitable spirit and inordinate views of a supercilious, aspiring, and domineering individual "in the heights of South-Kingstown," who is at present a member of the House of Representatives. His favorite acts and bills, calculated to breed confusion and commotion in the State, and impetuously whipped through that branch of the Legislature, have been checked, and stopped in the Senate. Hence, and for other reasons, his implacable enmity has been excited; and nothing will appease it but the absolute destruction of its meditated victim. But it is not the destruction of one man only that it seeks: It will extend to others, and run through creation, unless they submit to servitude and homage. He has at present selected whom he supposed the most defenceless. The breach effected, the fortress, he thinks, must capitulate.
It is matter of deep and pungent regret, that there are incorporated with the republican fraternity men who will yield to insidious importunities; and embrace as suspicious and friendly, what must ultimately redound to their own dishonor, and defeat, and the discomfiture of their party. Well might it be laid down as a maxim, that he who would not be true to his party (speaking in a political sense) would not be true to mankind. For what is a political party but a particular shade of political sentiment, as applied to measures? He, then, who can adhere to any set of men, indiscriminately, for the sake of office and preferment, can have no preference of measures, is a time-server, and consequently an unprofitable member of the community. The gentleman who meditates the present opposition has been heard to say that he fully approved the public conduct of him whom he is about to oppose, and that he had nothing against him. Why then the opposition? If they are both republicans, and one approves the conduct of the other, does not such approbation imply that he could not better it himself, and under such a conviction, how can he justify (either to his own conscience or to his country) an attempt which will martial the State in hostility, and tumult? Is it competent for him to say, "I want the office myself," or "I want the title"? This language has been held, or I am misinformed. If this is the criterion, the pretender has the right: For sure I am the present incumbent wants, so far as relates to his own private gratification, neither "the office" nor "the title." As a free gift he received it, at the hands of his constituents; and with a corresponding freedom he has undoubtedly done his endeavors to fulfil all the duties of it, and to serve them.
A RHODE-ISLANDER.
From the REPUBLICAN ADVOCATE. I CALL the undivided attention of my readers to the Inaugural Speech of THOMAS JEFFERSON, which was delivered by him in the Senate chamber of the United States, in the presence of the members of the two Houses of Congress, and a large concourse of citizens, immediately after taking the oath of office prescribed by the Constitution.
This speech is uncommonly strong and lucid; and contains much sense in a few words. It treats—
1. Of his gratitude for the new proof of confidence, given him by his fellow-citizens. 2. Of his having administered the government agreeably to his original declarations in 1801. 3. Of his having conducted the government with justice and friendship towards foreign nations. 4. Of affairs at home; and appeals to the knowledge of his fellow-citizens on this point. 5. Of the true object of government, in having repealed the internal taxes. 6. Of the benefits likely to accrue from the acquisition of Louisiana. 7. Of religion—and its free exercise. 8. Of the Indians, and the means of their civilization.
9. Of the licentiousness of the press; and the injurious effects of that licentiousness on the public morals.
10. Of the propriety of correcting abuses of the liberty of the press, "by the salutary coercion of the law."
11. Of the union of sentiment manifested by the people of the United States; and the probability of its being in a short time complete.
12. Of the benevolence that ought to be shown towards the enemies of the administration, by doing them "justice, and more than justice, in all competitions of interest."
13. Of his determination to "proceed in the spirit of those principles which the people have approved." And,
14. Of the favors of Providence, which he supplicates to enlighten his mind, and guide the councils of the nation.
A more candid and affectionate Speech never fell from the lips of a public Magistrate. Firm, though mild; plain, yet dignified; and free, yet decorous. Republicans! your chief has not deceived you. You may place him in the eye of the world, and challenge it to produce another ruler like him. Guided by Virtue , his objects are your Prosperity and happiness .
"'Tis not the babbling of a busy world, Where praise and censure are at random hurl'd, Which can the finalset of his thoughts controul, Or shake the settled purpose of his soul: Free and at large let FEDERAL carles roam, For all is well abroad, and well at home."
M. CARPENTIER INFORMS the Ladies & Gentlemen of Newport, that he will open his Dancing-School on Monday the 8th day of April inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. Newport, April 3.
COUNT RUMFORD. THE subscriber has on hand, in his Shop in Rainham , (Mass.) a large assortment of Rumford's improved BOILERS , for saving fuel and labor. A few sets may be had of Mr. William Langley , at a very low rate, if applied for soon. STANLEY CARTER. N. B. The Boilers are in use at the Coffee-House in Newport, for inspection.
FOR SALE BY Roberts, Hopkins, & Co. At their Store No. 47, & 48, Long Wharf, An assortment of Ship Chandlery, Paints, West-India Goods, Crockery, and Glass Ware. Also, four Hhds. Ship Bread. Newport, March 13, 1805.
Isaac & Joseph Austin, No. 156, Thames-Street, INFORM their friends and others, that they are supplied with a very extensive and excellent assortment of
GOODS, In their line, which they will dispose of for Cash or good credit, on the most reasonable terms. They feel grateful for the many favors they have received, and hope by proper conduct to merit a continuance thereof; and invite buyers to call and look at the following articles:    Broad Cloth,  Hyson, Souchong  Tea.    Cassimere, Velvets,  Hyson Skin and    Flannels, Duffels,  Bohea    Royal patent Cords,  Loaf,    Cotton, do.  Powdered & Sugars,    Russia Sheetings,  Brown    Lace-trimmed, Persian,  Spanish float,    Cambrics very nice,  French, and    Bales Gurrabs,  Carolina    Mamoodies, Baftas, &c.  Pepper, Cassia,    Calicoes, Dimeties,  Nutmegs, Starch,  Indo.    Morrons, Calimancos,  Pimento, Ginger,    Wildbores,  Molasses,    Irish Linens, 3 & 4-4,  Albany Peas, for planting, boiling, or    India Muslins,  Coffee,    India Book Hks.  Wool & cotton Cards,    Diapers, Bengals,  Brass Kettles,    &c.      Grape Seeds, for 1805, very superior.     Morocco and Calf skin Shoes—Cotton Yarn—     Cotton Shirting—Bedrils, &c. all at the manufacturer's prices. Excellent essence of Spruce by the gallon or less quantity. A quantity of coarse Salt.  
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION, On Wednesday, the 10th of April ensuing, at 11 o'clock, A. M. on the premises,
A LOT of Land, containing four acres, adjoining and being situated on the North of Eaton's Pond, late the property of Jonathan Simmons, deceased.
GARDNER & DEAN, Auct. Newport, March 20, 1805.
N. B. All persons indebted to the estate of the said Jonathan Simmons, are once more, and for the last time in this way called on to make immediate payment, to enable the subscribers to close the settlement of said estate.
ELIZABETH SIMMONS, Executrix. EDWARD SIMMONS, Justors. Newport, March 20, 1805.
SIMON DAVIS Has for Sale, at his Store No. 3, on Stevens' Wharf, the following articles, viz.
ROCK SALT of the first quality, by the 100 bushels or smaller quantities; Molasses suitable for retailing, by the quantity or single hoghead; mess and prime Pork by the barrel; West-India & New-England Rum by the hoghead, barrel, or smaller quantity; a few boxes Spermaceti Candles.
ALSO, The standing rigging, one mainstay-fall, two main-sails, one fore-sail, one main and one fore top-sail, two cables, caps, blocks, cross-trees, &c. of a Hermaphrodite Brig, wrecked at the Vineyard about two months past, burthen one hundred tons; which will answer for a vessel from 100 to 110 tons. All the above mentioned articles may be purchased on liberal terms.
Newport, March 25th, 1805.

NEWPORT, Thursday, April 4, 1805.
We have received the following by the hands of a gentleman of this town, to whom it was inclosed in a private letter from Thomas Hoxie, Esq. with a request that he would hand it to us for publication. It purports to be the doings of a convention of republican citizens, held at Knight's Inn in South-Kingstown, on the 29th ultimo. Though we are certainly astonished at the novelty of the communication; yet our situation as the conductor of a republican paper enforces a compliance with the request that has been made. We did indeed suppose that the formation of a pro- State Officers was, more particularly in republican times, the peculiar prerogative of a State Convention ; and that a State Convention had already arranged, and performed this business. Without intending to express an opinion that such an arrangement is obligatory, and conclusive upon any individual citizen, so as to preclude him from a free exercise of his opinion, and sentiments; yet we are at a loss to conceive how such a step can be manifested more coherently to operate to promote that freedom. It is not our duty to make furth animadversions.
At a Meeting of a large number of Republican Citizens, from all the towns of the county of Washington, held at Knight's Inn, in South-Kingstown, on Friday, the 29th of March, 1805.
Gen. JOSEPH STANTON, Moderator. Major JOSEPH PENDLETON, Sec'y. Resolved unanimously, That Thomas Hoxie, Esq. be supported for Lieutenant-Governor of this State for the ensuing year.
Resolved, That the vacancy in the Senate, which shall be made in consequence of our first Resolution, be left at the discretion of the county of Newport, to be supplied.
Resolved, That these Resolutions be inserted in the Rhode Island Republican . And our republican brethren throughout the State, are requested to give them that aid, and support, which the importance of the subject so justly merits. JOSEPH PENDLETON, Sec'y.
County Convention.
THE Republican Citizens of the COUNTY of NEWPORT, who are solicitous of preserving in purity and establishing in safety the principles of a Republican Government, are earnestly requested to assemble at the State-House, in Newport, on MONDAY EVENING, the eighth inst. at half past 6 o'clock precisely, to take into consideration and to act upon sundry matters of the utmost magnitude. A cordial, punctual, and general attendance is fervently requested. NEWPORT, APRIL 4, 1805.
To the Newport Printer of the Republican Paper.
SIR. I HAVE it in my head to give you a little bit of news. Some folks here have been uncommonly busy for some time past concerning the election. They have brushed up their wits (for we have some very witty people) to turn out Paul Mumford. When I first heard of this it made me more careful to watch their motions for he and I were brought up as neighbors to one another, and I always had a regard for him. Though I am now an old man, I have a sentiment which keeps alive in my mind, and it tells me that no good will come out of it to the State if he is beat. I am on that account greatly anxious to inform you what I know about it. Not a great while ago there was a meeting of three or four folks of our town at John Dockray's house. There was Mr. Thomas Hoxie, esquire, George Hazard the Doctor, and Mr. Elisha Potter, esquire. "Squire Hoxie, and Doctor Hazard got there first, and had to wait a long time for Squire Potter. Finally they sent for him, and he came about midnight, because he did not want any body to see him. After they got together they talked the matter over about making Squire Hoxie Governor, and they concluded that they would; so they concluded to have another meeting and to get as many people at it as they could. Accordingly last Friday they met away up in the woods about four miles from Little-Red, and there they talked the matter over together among themselves again, and so concluded to stand Squire Hoxie up for Governor. I was at there myself, but the people round tells me so; and I heard a good many say that horses were sent to them to fetch them along. One man I could name that lives in Point-
Judith, who had a horse offered him to ride to the Convention, but he told them he would not go without they would send a man to hold plough for him while he was gone. At this meeting away up in the woods, as I was saying, I heard some of them talked of standing somebody up against Governor Fenner too, to beat him—but tother part said it would not do; they must not take too rank a purchase, for if they did the lever would be too hard for them to pull; and so they concluded to turn our Governor Mumford this year, & Governor Fenner next year. I don't pretend to know much about party and politics, but our Narragansetters, generally speaking, are as full of it as an egg is full of meat. When four or five of them gets together, they are apt to think they can coax or drive the whole State, and if 'Lithe only winks at them they will have on till they drop down dead—Cause why, they think he is a great man; but thinking & knowing is two things.—'Lithe may think himself a great man, but that won't make him so. I yesterday heard that Gen. Stanton, & a great many Republicans had been deceived and taken in by Mr. Hoxie and his friends—not being rightly informed of the true state of the opposition.
The aforementioned meeting or convention was warned in a very private and clandestine manner, and great care was taken to invite none but Squire Hoxie's warm friends. No general or public notice was given, but particular persons were selected to go to the different towns in the county and invite the chosen band. Was this fair, honorable, and above board? If it was, then bang fair. As for 'Lithe Potter, he was not there himself, but his principal tool and runner, who every body in Narraganset knows, was at the convention.
I won't trouble you any longer at the present; but hope, if you put what I have wrote to you in the paper, you will rectify the spelling, as I never had proper learning. A COTTAGER. Suckatucket, (South-Kingstown) April 1.
FOR THE REPUBLICAN.
Mr. PRINTER, IT is now sufficiently proclaimed that Thomas Hoxie, Esq. is to oppose Judge Mumford, as Lieutenant Governor. Though I feel but at the commencement, yet I am not disposed to take a very active part in either side of the question, for I have entertained the highest sentiments of the honesty, integrity, and ability of the one, I possess a lively esteem for the urbanity, civility, and hospitality of the other. Still I cannot help thinking that the opposition is in some measure an unfair one. In the first place, it is attacking Judge Mumford at an unfavorable moment; for I am informed that he is now confined to his house by sickness. In the next place, the attack has been determined upon, at a late hour, with great previous preparation, and much private maneuvering, without giving notice of it to him or his friends. And in the next place, reports have circulated, which upon inquiry turn out to be groundless.
It was asserted at the Leg-Tavern Convention, which first started itself, and then this opposition into existence, that Judge Mumford, at the time he was first elected, promised to resign to Mr. Hoxie after the first year. I am told that this assertion was made in the Convention by Mr. Hoxie himself, or by a kinsman of his; I do not at present recollect which. And that it was also asserted that Judge Mumford had not attended the Assembly a single session since he was appointed. That he was receiving his salary of two hundred dollars per annum, and neglecting totally the duties of his office. I thought within myself that if these assertions were true, they would, and ought to bear heavily against him; and therefore I was determined to satisfy my curiosity concerning it. In this determination I dispatched a friend immediately to Newport, to enquire of Judge Mumford whether these things were so. On the Messenger's return, he told me that his answer was "he had never in any shape either directly or indirectly, to Mr. Hoxie, or to any other person, made to Mr. Hoxie, any such promise, or the least semblance of such a promise: And moreover that he had never exchanged a single word with him on the subject." Could I doubt these assurances from such a man as Mr. Mumford? I think no one who has a just knowledge of his character will or can doubt them.
My faith in the other assertion, was soon done away, for the very next man that I met (who is a Representative in the General Assembly, and who attends his duty with the greatest strictness) roundly told me that Judge Mumford never had been absent from the General Assembly but one session since his appointment, and that was the last, when he was detained through indisposition: That he has ever attended with as much punctuality, and vigilance to the duties of his station as any other man whatever; "perhaps more"—were the words that he added. Whereupon I thus queried with myself: How is it possible that there should exist such a mistake, about a plain matter of fact? Could its origin have been pure, and free from design? And who must I impune its origin to? Having
got thus far, my mind was exceedingly embarrassed!
POINT JUDITH.
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
Citizens of Rhode-Island, PERMIT me to make a few observations on the approaching General Election. I was not a little surprised to hear that an opposition to the present Lieutenant Governor was likely to take place. I immediately inquired the cause; and found it originated with the federalists . I could name the man who is at the bottom of this attempt to divide the republicans of the State, but I believe he is already sufficiently known to behold in universal contempt by all sincere, honest, and well disposed men. He is truly an intriguing federalist lawyer, who may literally be said to live on Little-Red . And this is not the first time of his being restless, and endeavoring to sow the seeds of discord, division, and animosity among the republicans of Rhode-Island. Thomas Hoxie, Esq. of Charlestown, has been prevailed upon by the solicitation of this same lawyer to come forward as a candidate for the office of Lieutenant Governor, in opposition to the doings of a general Convention of Republicans, assembled from all parts of the State, who I understand agreed to support the old Prox without a single dissenting voice. But this is not the first attempt of the kind to divide the republican interest. Similar measures have been pursued in other States, and have been as often defeated. Pretended federalists have become so unpopular in this State, that its leaders dare not make a bold stand. Their only hope now is, to delude the people,—to come up under republican banners—and thus, by creating a third party, to which they will attach themselves, again to obtain the ascendancy. Shall it be said that in Rhode-Island there are Republicans who can be led off the ground by federal intrigue? I am sorry to believe it of my old friend Hoxie. If, however, it is really a fact, that he has consented to become the tool of federalism , he can expect no support from the Whigs of '76—from pure patriots, and men of correct principles—for he will stand exactly on the same ground of an avowed federalist —and all who support him, will virtually declare themselves on the side of federalism . Not that I ever supposed Mr. Hoxie a federalist ; but I know it to be a fact, (which he will ere long find to be true) that he has in this instance been led away by men who are not his real friends. I will say nothing of Mr. Hoxie's abilities for the office. I have ever viewed him as an honest, well disposed man; but certainly thought him a man of more sense than to be flattered and cajoled by those who do not respect him, and who are at this moment his secret enemies.
A County Convention has been called for the purpose of defeating the State Convention ! What an absurdity! Every good man must condemn it, on a moment's cool reflection. I have it from good authority, that a number of federalists attended the County Convention ; and that Mr. Hoxie has for a considerable time been in secret converse with the leading federalists in the night, and making interest among the republicans in the day time. That it is that federalism is again striving to rear its hideous front in this State. But I rely on the good sense of our patriots, that they will nip this viper in the bud—and manfully defeat its wiles as heretofore.
The attempt, I trust, is a mere experiment of the federalists , to see what forces they can rally, and where their strength lies.—It will also show who are the true, ready and found hearted Republicans of the Washington and Jefferson school: For every Freeman who wishes for the peace, harmony, and respectability of the State, will undoubtedly support the Republican Convention Prox. And those who wish to create confusion, division, & disorder, will exert themselves in support of the Prox recommended by federal intrigue . A NARRAGANSET FARMER. Little-Red, April 2, 1805.
DIED—In South-Kingstown, on Saturday last, Mr. JOHN CROSS, aged 76. On Monday last, very suddenly, Captain NATHANIEL BATCOO, of Tiverton. In this town, on Tuesday last, Dr. DAVID OLIPHANT.—As a husband, parent, and friend, he was affectionate and sincere—as a Physician and Surgeon, greatly celebrated and eminently useful.—As an honest and agreeable companion has thus fallen, crowned with honor and grey hairs. His friends deeply regret the loss of a man whose virtues through a long life have merited their gratitude and affection.
Several Advertisements, articles of intelligence, &c. unavoidably deferred this day, to give place to some original communications, relative to the State Election, "which the importance of the subject so justly merits."
Henry Moore, & Co.
Have for sale at their Store No. 5, Market Square, HERDS GRAIN and CLOVER SEEDS, as cheap as any in the town. Lichen, 20 Hds. Jamaica Spirits, 5 Do. Santa Cruz Rum, 6 Pipes Holland Gin, 30 Hds. Molasses, Havana brown Sugar, per barrel & box, Superior Flour. Newport, April 4, 1805.
THE Creditors of Mark Shearman, of South-Kingstown, in the County of Washington, Laborer, are hereby notified to appear before the General Assembly at their next Session at Newport, in May, A. D. 1805, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of his Petition, praying for the benefit of the Act made and passed June A. D. 1756, for the relief of insolvent debtors, should not be granted. THO. PECKHAM, Dep. Sec'y. Newport, April 12, 1805.
Rhode-Island Bridge Company.
Extract from the proceedings of said Company, at a Meeting held in Newport, March 27th, 1805.
VOTED, That a subscription, for additional shares in the Rhode-Island Bridge Company, be continued, under the direction of SAMUEL ELAM, DANIEL LYMAN, CHRISTOPHER FOWLER, and AUDLEY CLARK, until the first day of May next, when said subscription shall be closed: And all persons who now are, or shall then be subscribers, shall be considered members of this company, and entitled to all the rights and powers of the present proprietors.
Voted, That an assessment of ten dollars be, and hereby is, made upon each and every share now held, or which shall be taken by the first day of May next.—And the proprietors are hereby required to pay this assessment to the Treasurer, MOSES STURGES, on or before the said first day of May.
Voted, That this Company adjourn, to meet again on the 3d Thursday of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the State-House in Newport. B. HAZARD, Clerk. Newport, March 29, 1805.
State of Rhode-Island & Providence Plantations. In GENERAL ASSEMBLY, February Session, A. D. 1805.
UPON the petition of Peter Phillips, and others, Inhabitants of the village of Wickford, praying for liberty to raise by Lottery, the sum of Six Hundred Dollars, to build a Bridge from Wickford across the salt water creek to Elam's ville, It is Voted and Resolved, That said petition be received and referred to the next session of this Assembly, and that in the mean time the petitioners, at their own expense, cause all persons interested, who have any objections to make, to be notified then and there to appear and make known their objections, by the publication of this order, three weeks successively, previous to the next session of Assembly, in one of the news-papers printed in the town of Newport. A true Copy. Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
William Pearle
HAS for sale, at his Store in Wickford, next East of Mr. Philip Tillinghast's, a general assortment of Groceries, Crockery Ware, &c. &c. Which he will dispose of on the lowest possible terms. N. B. CASH, and the highest price given for Linen Rags. North Kingstown, April 3, 1805.
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Elizabeth Carr, widow, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and six 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 accounts will be received unless properly attested. DANIEL DUNHAM, Jan. ] Commissioners. JOB TOWNSEND, ]
All persons indebted to the above mentioned estate, are earnestly called upon to make immediate payment to SAMUEL C. CARR, Administrator, Newport, April 1, 1805.
New and Warranted GARDEN SEEDS, just imported from London, by the ship Joseph, via New York, and for sale by MARY DUNBAR, opposite Mr. GEORGE GIBBS's.
   Pease: Early Charlton, Blue Prussian, Green Marrowfat, Dwarf do. Dwarf Spanish Sugar.  Beans: Early Mazagan, Large Windsor.  Cabbage: Early Dwarf May, Early Yorkshire, Early Sugar-Loaf, Early Cauliflower, Large Batavia, Drum Head, Large Red, Green Scotch Cales, Green Savoy, Yellow Do.  Lettuce: Early frame Cabbage, Brown Dutch, Silesia.  Radish: Early Short-top, Early Salmon, Long Scarlet.  Roots: Sweet Marjoram, Thyme & Sage, Summer Savory, Lemon Balm, Curled Parsley, Curled Cress, Solid Celery, Broad-leaved Spinage, Prickly-leaved Do. White Mustard, Nasturtium, Early Dutch Turnip, Scarlet & blood Beet, Orange Carrot, Large Parsnip, White Onion, Scarlet Do.  Early frame Cucumbers, Long Prickly Do., Bath and long neck Squash.  Annual Flowers: Purple egg plant, Ice plant, Humble plant, Tricolor, Red Cocklecomb, Flos Adonis, Red 10 week Stock, Lobelia Catechyl, Mignonette, Cynus Minor, Cherry Capucine, China Pink, Rose Larkspur, Rose Lupine, Yellow Do., Sweet Marvel of Peru, Mix'd Sweet Pease, Mix'd China-aster, Striped French Marigold.  Summer Cypress, Morning Widow, World's Wonder.  Biennial & Perennial Polyanthus, Snap Dragon, Brompton Stock, Bloody wall flower, Primrose Tree, Auricula, Perennial flax, Carnation, Pheasant ey'd Pink, Sweet Rocket, Sweet William, Canterbury Bells, Honesty, Double Hollyhock.  Ranunculus: Double Anemone.   Also, an assortment of cut, fluted, and engraved English Glass WARE. Newport, March 27, 1805.

War Department, March 6, 1805.
NOTICE is hereby given, that separate proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of October 1805 until the 30th day of September 1806, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Swan Creek, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the State of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 40th degree of north latitude.
Second, At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Massac, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez and Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the Mississippi territory, except the county of Wilkinson, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory south of the 40th degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river.
Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indiana territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river and south of the 40th degree of north latitude, Fort Massac excepted.
Fifth, At New Orleans Plaquemine, Point Coupee, Opelousas, Natchez, Appone, Attakapas, Fort St. Charles, Fort St. Stephen, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington in the Mississippi Territory, and at any place or places on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.
Separate proposals will also be received 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 1806 to the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several States herein after mentioned, viz.
Sixth, At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the State of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh, At Charleston, Rocky Mount, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the States of North and South Carolina.
Eighth, At Norfolk, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the State of Virginia.
Ninth, At Fort M c Henry, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the State of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the State of Pennsylvania, east of the river Susquehanna, and within the States of New Jersey, and Delaware.
Eleventh, At Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the State of Pennsylvania, west of the river Susquehanna.
Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the State of New York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted.
Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Walcutt, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the States of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Fourteenth, At Fort Independence, (Boston harbour) and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the State of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted.
Fifteenth, At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New Hampshire and the district of Maine.
Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the town of Springfield in the State of Massachusetts, and for the armouers and other persons employed in the United States' armory at that place, from the 1st day of January 1806 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of Beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance of good and subsistence provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of the provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of losing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved 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 supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the seaboard, or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War. March 8.
SIX CENTS REWARD. RAN away from the subscriber, on the 8th of March inst. an indentured apprentice, named William Didrick, aged 17 years. Whoever will return said apprentice to the subscriber in Bristol, shall receive the above reward, but no charges. LUTHAN PERRY.
Bristol, March 18, 1805. N. B. Masters of vessels, and all other persons, are forbid harboring or trafficking said runaway under the penalty of the law.
WE the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of South Kingstown, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of the Hon. SAMUEL J. POTTER, deceased, represented insolvent: Hereby give notice, that six months longer, from the 2d Monday in March inst. is allowed by said Court for the creditors of said estate to bring in their respective claims; and that we shall attend upon the business of our said appointment every second Tuesday and Wednesday in each month, at the house of Charles Barker, where all accounts must be presented properly attested, or otherwise they will not be allowed. ELISHA R. GARDNER, JOHN T. NICHOLS, Commissioners. South-Kingstown, March 26, 1805.
THOMAS VOAX, At his Refinery, No. 4, Overing's Wharf, HAS for sale, double and single refined loaf, lump, and brown Sugar—Molasses & Syrup, Wholesale and retail. Newport, Feb. 20, 1805.
THOMAS D. STALL, INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has for sale a very handsome Coach, for the purpose of accommodating Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to ride for pleasure. They may be assured of riding remarkable easy, and with the greatest safety, as Mr. Samuel Place (who is well known as an able and experienced driver) will take charge of the carriage. It will always be ready to go to any place required, either for a short or long distance, by making reasonable application at the Store of the said Thomas D. Stall, in Thames-Street, where the books will be kept; and the first name entered will have the preference. The price will be as usual, according to the distance. Newport, May 30, 1804.
FOR SALE, A FARM, lying in Little-Compton, near the head of the West Branch of Acuxet river, and joins the river, having a good Lot of Salt Meadow at the foot of said Farm, with a good House, Barn, Crib, and other convenient out buildings thereon; with a sufficiency of wood, and well watered. It is well fenced with good stone wall—is under good improvement, and is well adapted to corn, grain and grass; with a good young Orchard. Whoever may wish to purchase said Farm, is invited to come and look for himself. The terms will be such as will induce him not to leave it, which may be known by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises. CAINAN GIFFORD. Little-Compton, March 9, 1805.
JAMES D'WOLF, Has for sale at his Store in Bristol, 300 Hhds. N. E. Rum, 200 Do. Molasses, Russia clean Hemp, Russia and Ravens Duck, Russia Sheetings, German Linens, Sweden Iron, Which he will sell cheap for Cash or approved Notes at 60 days credit. Bristol, Jan. 25, 1805.
TO BE LET, SHOP No. 127, Thames-Street, adjoining the Store of the subscriber, having a convenient parlour back, and two chambers above. The Shop will be let either with or without the rooms, as may best suit the occupant. Possession to be given the first of May ensuing. Apply to N. GEFROY, Watch-Maker. Newport, March 27, 1805.
SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, Has for Sale on Commission, 20 pipes Gin, 10 hds. Jamaica Spirits, 8 hds. St. Croix Rum, 10 hds. brown Sugar, 12 hds. good retailing Molasses, 300 bushels old Corn, 200 quintals scale Fish, 50 barrels prime Beef, put up in the best manner for Shipping, 60 hds. New RUM, Cabin & Ship Bread, 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. Newport, Nov. 15th, 1804.
THOMAS D. STALL, INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has opened a Grocery Store, in his house in Thames-Street, late the property of Joseph Rogers, where he offers for sale the following Goods at a very low price: Loaf, lump, white, powdered and brown, Hylon, Young hylon, Souchong, hylon skin, and bohea, Sherry and Malaga, Brandy, Jamaica Spirits, W. India & N. England Rum, Rest Holland Geneva, Molasses, Rice and Flour, Coffee, Boston Chocolate No. 1 and 2, Fresh box & cask Raisins, Cinnamon, Cassia, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs, Allspice, Ginger, Pepper, Cayenne, Mustard, Indigo, Starch, Allum, Copperas, Powder and Shot, New-York Soap, Mould & dip'd Candles, N. York Lady's twist & paper Tobacco, Lorrillard's best bladder Snuff, Cotton & wool Cards, A complete assortment of fishing Lines and hooks, deep sea lead Lines, clothes Lines and bed Cords, Primrose, Wrapping and writing Paper, Thread, needles, pins, tapes, &c. &c. A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Glass Ware, With many other Articles too tedious to mention. Newport, April 19, 1804.
John & Henry Cahoon, Have for sale, at their Store No. 15, Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c. DAVID MELVILL, 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. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand line Fishing Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-Lines. Also, New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF, Consisting of Negro Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, & cut Tobacco; Maccabaw and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufactory prices. *$ CASH given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 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'tx. BENJAMIN HADWEN, Exec'tr. Newport, June 6, 1804.
THE Honorable Court of Probate of the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of George Reynolds, son of Jonathan, of said North-Kingstown, mariner, deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve 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 accounts will be received unless properly attested. TANNER REYNOLDS, JONATHAN REYNOLDS, Commissioners. All persons indebted to the above mentioned estate, are earnestly called upon to make immediate payment to SAMUEL CARTER, Administrator. North-Kingstown, March 11, 1805.
Wanted Immediately, A QUANTITY of Sheep or Lamb-Skins, dressed without oil, suitable for Book-binding, for which a generous price will be given. Apply at this Office.
SAMUEL VINSON, INTENDING to remove from the House and Shop he now occupies in Thames-Street, and also to relinquish his present line of business, offers his whole stock in trade at a very small advance from first cost, consisting of the following articles, and many others too tedious to enumerate: Broadcloths, Coatings, Flannels, Calimancoes, Durants, Ladies' & Gentlemen's black worsted Hose, Cotton & Silk do. Linens, 6 4 & 4 4 black, white & colour'd Cambrics, White Jeans, Dimities, Satins, Black & colour'd Lute-strings & Velvers, White marking Canvas, Yellow & green do. Bonnet Satins, Black and colour'd Molos, Sarconets, & Crapes, Also, a small assortment of JEWELRY, consisting of elegant Brooches, Handkerchief Pins, Necklaces and Lockets, with many other Fancy Articles. A few fashionable BONNETS received this day. In addition to the above, are a few pieces of new and fashionable Mahogany Furniture. Said Vinson thanks his friends and customers for past favors, and flatters himself they will find it for their advantage to call, as he intends selling at wholesale and retail. Newport, Feb. 26, 1805.
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. Box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; Cloves; Cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; tea; coffee; cocoa shells; chocolate No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger preserves.—An assortment of Preferred Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, pea nuts; bell Frontignac, Sherry, Tenneriffe and Malaga Wines; Sirup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, & Antigua Rum; best Spanish Segars; with an elegant assortment of Glass & Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctilious attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged.
SAIL-MAKING, THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may have 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.
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of South-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Samuel J. 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 business at their respective dwellings, at any time within the period above mentioned. No accounts will be received, unless properly attested. ELISHA R. GARDNER, JOHN T. NICHOLS, Commissioners. All persons indebted to the above mentioned estate, are earnestly called upon, to make immediate payment to WILLIAM BECKHAM, Admin'tr. South-Kingstown, Oct. 1804.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons having any demands against the estate of David Melvill, late of Newport, deceased, to present their accounts for settlement; and those who are indebted, are desired to make immediate payment to D. MELVILL, Executor. Newport, Jan. 24th, 1805.
FOR SALE, A MORTGAGE on that convenient and elegant House, No. 67, Thames-Street, including the Lot and half of the Wharf of the said estate. The subscriber has been in possession of the premises, under the mortgage, by execution, three years in May next, and will give all the information wanted, on application to him. He has also for sale, 25 Shares in the Newport Insurance Company. WILLIAM AUDINET. Newport, March 28th 1805.
To be sold at Public Auction, On the 2d Day of May, at 11 o'clock, A.M. on the premises,
A LOT of Land, containing four acres, late the property of Jonathan Mays, deceased, lying on the Road leading to the Beach, opposite the Wind-Mill.—Conditions at the time of Sale. GARDNER & DEAN, Aucts. Newport, March 13, 1805.