The Providence journal, and town and country advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1799-08-21 00:00:00

The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 34. ]
WEDNESDAY, August 21, 1799.
[ Vol. I. ]
WANTED,
For the United States Frigate General Greene, A Sailing-Master's Mate, A Chief Carpenter, A Ship's Steward, A Mafter at Arms, and A few able bodied Seamen. None need apply but such as can procure good recommendations.—Apply to Captain C. R. Perry, on board. Newport Harbour, Aug. 12, 1799.
A Fair Chance.
WHEREAS a number of persons have had it in contemplation to fit and equip a suitable ship for the China trade in shares, the subscribers give this public notice, that a Subscription will be opened at the Court-House in Providence, on Thursday the 22d day of August inst. at 3 o'clock, P. M. for the purpose aforesaid, to raise the sum of 150,000 dollars, in shares of 1000 dollars each, agreeably to a plan which will be then proposed.
All who have an intention of being concerned, are requested to attend punctually at the time and place.
 Samuel Allen Charles Sheldon  Joseph Tillinghast Richard Jackson, jun.  Philip Martin Benjamin Hoppin  Jabez Bullock Ebenezer Macomber  Thomas Jackson Abner Daggett  John F. Greene Jacob Whitman, jun.  Henry Smith John Dorrance  John Smith Wheeler Martin.   August 14.
FRESH TEAS.
For SALE, by Jeremiah F. Jenkins, No. 3, Market-Street, Gunpowder, } TEAS, Hyson, } per chest, of a quality Hyson skin, } that will recom- Souchoong and } mend them. Bohea, in whole, Half and quarter chests, An assortment of China Tea-Setts —Nankeens per bale, &c.—a few boxes of fresh Lemons and Oranges—Piece and Hard Ware Goods assorted, as usual. Aug. 7.
Sugden's Specific,
For the Cure of Sprains and Bruises.
THE afflicted who are labouring under the painful accidents of SPRAINS and BRUISES, may be assured of being afforded permanent relief, by an immediate application of the above Specific, used agreeably to the printed directions, which will be given on purchasing the Specific; and which ought to be particularly observed in its application.
As one of the strongest proofs of its efficacy in the above complaints, the inventor has been politely favoured with the patronage of the following medical gentlemen; and who have been pleased publicly to recommend it, as follows:
"WE the undersigned, Physicians of Providence, Rhode-Island, having given Sugden's Specific a trial, do venture to recommend it to the Public, as proving eminently serviceable in the cure of Sprains and Bruises."
AMOS THROOP, PARDON BOWEN, BENJAMIN DYER."
N. B. The above Specific is sold by Dr. Benjamin Dyer, and Dr. Amos Throop, in 8-ounce phials, provided with tin cases for the safety of travellers and mariners, at 6s each; and without tin cases, at 5s. July 31. 13w.
Benjamin Thurber, Has just received from New-York, a fresh Assortment of GOODS, which are now opening at his Store, at the sign of the Bunch of Grapes;
Among which are, A Variety of fancy Patches, Chintzes and Calicoes, such as must suit those who will call and see them; English and India Sattins, Lustrings, Silks for Bonnets, Silk Shawls of different colours, Silk and Kid Gloves, Ben-gals, Crapes, Tambour Mullins, Lappets, Mullinets, Dimities, fashionable Ribbons, Umbrellas, Window-Blinds, a large assortment of Black and White Laces, Mullin Handkerchiefs, Cotton Shawls, Dunstable Hats and Straw Trimmings, Morocco and Florentine Shoes, Houle Paper, Bohea Tea by the dozen, French and Spanish Flute Indigo, warranted good; Durants, Moreens, Rus-tells, London Pewter, Looking-Glasses, China and Delft Ware, with other articles too numerous to mention, at a small advance for cash. July 31. (8 w.)
For Sale,
THE healthy and pleasantly situated SEAT, formerly owned by the Rev. EPHRAIM HIDE, deceased, lying in Rehoboth, about three miles and an half from Providence. There are a Two Story HOUSE, 38 by 30 feet, in good repair; a convenient Barn and other out-buildings on the premises, thirty acres of good land, with a variety of Fruit Trees. Whoever is inclined to purchase, may know the terms by applying to JAMES ELLIS. On the Premises. Rehoboth, August 12.
Rhode-Island District.
BY virtue of a Warrant from the Hon. BENJAMIN BOURN, Esq; Judge of the district Court for Rhode-Island District; there will be exposed for Sale at PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Coffee-House in Providence, on Thursday the 5th day of September next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Three Bags of COFFEE, adjudged forfeit by said Court, for having been landed from the Brigantine Sally, Charles Spooner master, without a permit therefor, and contrary to law. WILLIAM PECK, Marshal. Providence, Aug. 12, 1799.
John R. Smith
INFORMS the inhabitants of Providence, that he has undertaken to ride POST between Providence and Pomfret.—He will arrive in Providence on Tuesday evenings, and leave it on Wednesday mornings at 7 o'clock. Any business that may be entrusted to him, shall be executed with punctuality. For further particulars, enquire at the Post-Office. August 7.
Territory Northwest of Ohio River.
INFORMATION is hereby given to all proprietors of wild land, lying in the county of Washington, and territory aforesaid, that agreeably to a law adopted by the Legislature of said Territory, in the year 1798, subjecting all unimproved tracts of land to a tax—there has been a tax laid. All proprietors as aforesaid are requested and required to come forward by themselves or agents, enter their land in the proper office, and pay the tax by the first day of December next, or the penalty of the law will fall upon them. WILLIAM RUFUS PUTNAM, For and in behalf of the Collectors of Taxes, for the county of Washington. N. B. The Ohio Company's purchase is in the county of Washington. Marietta, June 3, 1799.
Deserted from the Hospital, On Coaster's Harbour, Rhode-Island, BARNEY WHIPPLE, 5 feet 10 1/2 inches high, a stout, well made-man, light complexion, blue eyes, dark short hair, belongs to Attleborough (Mass.) supposed to have been enticed away by the others, 20 years of age. OLIVER H. WILLIAMSON, mariner, from Enfield (Conn.) aged 40 years, 5 feet 4 inches high, light complexion, has the appearance of a fever upon him, grey eyes, brown hair. JOHN PUTNAM, alias TRASK, a notorious villain, lately taken from Providence gaol; he is 32 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, light complexion and sandy hair, originally from Windsor (Ver.) ROBERT COLESON, of New-York, an Englishman by birth, 28 years of age, about 5 feet 11 1/2 inches high, short sandy hair, and remarkable large red whiskers, marked with the small-pox. For each of the above, a reward of TWENTY DOLLARS will be given, and all necessary charges paid. By order of CHRISTOPHER RAYMOND PERRY, Esq; Commander of the United States Ship General Greene. JOSHUA BLAKE. Newport, July 30, 1799.
To be Sold or Let,
ON REASONABLE TERMS, A Large and commodious four story HOUSE, in Westminster-Street, adjoining the Theatre, with a good store, convenient for the retailing business. Also, to Let, The STORE in front of the House where the subscriber now lives, opposite the Town Pump. BENJAMIN TALBOT. July 17. (t.f.)
For SALE, by
Abbott and Ingals, At their Tan-Yard in North-Providence, FOUR thousand dried HIDES, in excellent order, very reasonable for cash or short credit. They want to purchase, OAK BARK, For which the highest price in cash will be given. May (t.f.)
FOR THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL. The Adelphiad, No. XIII.
SOMETIMES it very unfortunately happens, that when we agree as to the object, we differ as to the modes of its attainment. This diversity of opinion, however, is not attended with such fatal consequences as when the objects are different. Let us, at least, if we cannot journey in the same road to the same place, part in good humour. I cannot join in opinion with a very respectable author who appeared in the JOURNAL some time since, under the signature of "A MECHANIC," that the subjects on which the ADELPHIAD has treated are low and insignificant. All of us know, that political disquisitions can answer no good purpose whatever. Every one has his fixed opinion on such subjects, and you may as well attempt to reason a man out of his senses as his politics. The question now commonly asked, is not whether a man is honest, or virtuous, but whether he is a Jacobin or a Federalist. These terms have been carried to such a shameless indecency, that political disquisitions resemble more the foul language of a despicable blackguard, than the liberal investigations of gentlemen. This, so far from convincing, serves only to rivet us in those notions which we have previously conceived. A man by cool argument may convince me of my mistakes, if my mind is open to conviction—but if he calls me a fool, and a villain, the disgust that I feel for the person, attaches itself involuntarily to the opinion he espouses. The blame therefore must be attributed to him, if I am not convinced by his argument.
Low and scurrilous abuse has tended more to foment the parties in this country, than any real diversity of opinion in politics. Any thing, therefore, which serves to draw the mind off from the irritation of parties, ought to receive the public encouragement. On subjects of literature, we may differ like men and philosophers. Here there are no warm passions to agitate the human mind—no motive to gratify—no inducement to mislead. The mind is gradually soothed from its intemperate indignation by a successive variety of objects. Thus a man who is borne down by grief, calamity or misfortune, is relieved from his anguish by beholding a number of fine portraits, a serene and tranquil landscape, or any thing that can take his attention from the subject of his torment.
The follies and vices of mankind, their causes and effects, will furnish an abundant source of speculation. Here we all can agree, though we may not practise what we profess. Besides, I am not wholly persuaded that the man who is successful in these, is not ultimately discharging a public duty to his country. Knowledge, religion, private morality and public virtue, are linked by the great parent of nature in one eternal wedlock; and neither can long exist in a state of divorce.
Influenced by these principles, I shall proceed in the manner I have formerly prescribed to myself. Let the question no longer be whether we are Jacobins or Federalists—but whether we are good men, and good christians. I shall here introduce a story, which will serve to give my reader the prevalent taste of the times:—Calling one day on a friend of mine engaged in the study of the law, I desired to be admitted to an inspection of his library. He said that almost all his books were lent out, but that he would readily furnish me with the catalogue. On looking over his list, I beheld the following law reports:
 Lent to Mr. ----- Devil on Two Sticks.  To Mr. ----- Spectre of the Castle.  To Miss ----- Ruins on the Rock.  To Mr. ----- More Ghosts.  To Mr. ----- Haunted Priory.  To Miss ----- Animated Skeleton.  To Miss ----- Horrible Mysteries, &c. &c. &c. 
In a state of amazement, I asked him how long he had professed magic? and observed, that if law had such familiar conversation with such spirits, no wonder that some had called it an infernal science. My dear friend, he replied, you are ignorant of the taste of the times. A ghost, or a skeleton, is now almost as necessary a companion for a lady as a beau. "Egad," said he, "I believe it will soon be the ladies' fashion to walk along street dressed in a shroud and mob-cap, and attended by a beau in the habit of a winding-sheet. As for me, I frankly declare, that the law is not entirely neglected; for Lord Coke answers to stop a pane of glass, and protect me from rain; and my pipe is lighted by the pages of Black-stone. I can truly be said, therefore, to smoke with legal information." Amazed and disgusted, I left him to his own meditations. O.
Anecdote of Lord Holland.
HENRY Lord Holland, the rival and political antagonist of Mr. Pitt for many years, and who from long habits of thorough-paced business, it was difficult to discompose, used frequently to feel the force of Mr. Pitt's opposition. One day the former, coming from the house to vest and fatigued that he could not eat his dinner Lady H. asked him what was the matter? when, without answering the question, he replied, from the fulness of his sufferings, "As for his talking, tho' that is often pointed and severe, I don't much mind that; but 'tis his eye—that d---d eye to scowl me, that he constantly gives me a pain in my back."
Political Miscellany.
PHILADELPHIA, August 9.
The following important extract of a letter, which was kindly handed for publication by a respectable patron to this Gazette, is from one of the most respectable houses in Lisbon, and is entitled to full credit.
"LISBON, 19th JUNE, 1799."
"I HAVE not a doubt, from the authority I received the intelligence, that the king of Spain had been obliged to sign a permission for the French to march through his territory to invade Portugal: but the difficulty that would attend such an enterprize, the unanimity among the Portuguese (convinced of the false liberty held out by the directory and their generals under that name to rob, plunder, assassinate and impoverish every country they enter) make me feel very easy about them. From the natural advantages of this country, a very few well disciplined troops, not more than 50,000 men, will defend it for ever against an army of three times that number; and the Portuguese have at least an army of that number at present, besides not less than two hundred thousand men who have enrolled themselves in the different provinces, and are exercising every week—add more, at least one hundred thousand, that can be impressed into the service at a short warning. How is an army to subsist in this country? All the frontiers of both Spain and Portugal are so barren and totally uncultivated, that the inhabitants cannot raise more than from five to six months provisions for themselves, and are obliged to come to the sea ports for supplies. In the summer months, most of the springs dry up, and in different districts they are obliged to go two, three and four miles, to get water for themselves and cattle. The antipathy the Spaniards must bear them, would naturally throw every obstacle in their way; and above all, the great confidence I have in the wise policy of the government to prevent it.
"The scale is now turned, thank God: all the French have taken in Italy for eight years has been retaken from them; they are by this time entirely exterminated from that country.
"The combined forces of Austria and Russia (added to the Italians, tired of French liberty) carry every thing before them; and I sincerely hope their successes may continue.
"The Swiss are in revolution against France;—they have risen en masse, and assassinate every Frenchman they meet. The South of France has ever been averse to the horrid crimes and villainies of the Directory. At Lyons they begin to open their mouths, and as soon as possible the Austrians and Russians will visit that country, and every thing depends on the conduct of those armies to bring about a revolution in that part of France. Genoa is taken by the Austrians. The French, however, before they quitted it, gave the Genoese the last embrace, by levying a contribution on them of about 30,000 sterling, and went off immediately. It is also said, the strong and famous fortifications of Mantua, the key of Italy, are taken. The whole Cisalpine republic is captured—the directors, the dupes of the French directory, have flown away. There still remained in the Neapolitan territory a small army under the command of Macdonald—He will be lucky if he has time to surrender to the Austrians. A division of his army in the Roman territory have been all assassinated by the Romans. Expresses have been sent to him to retire—they have been all intercepted, either by the Russians or Austrians. It is now too late; he has no retreat on any quarter. If the Russians are sent against him, he will be cut up to a man—The Russians neither give nor receive quarters, where they meet with opposition, and they shoot or hang immediately every Italian they find in arms against their country.
"General Suwarrows has published a manifesto, whereby he invites every Italian to join him, declaring he has not come to conquer, but to restore the country to its former kings and rulers, and swears vengeance against all the citizens and subjects in the different states who should oppose him. He has strictly observed his declaration, and is received, with open arms every where.
"On the Rhine, the Archduke Charles has also been very successful. We are in the dark as to what the king of Prussia means to do. He has collected an army of 25,000 men, independent of his standing army, which he has reviewed.
"The French fleet has arrived at Toulon. The skill of the British commander at Cadiz prevented the intended junction with the Spanish fleet. The French had it in their power to give battle, being to windward, and blowing a storm from the westward. It was with the greatest difficulty the British fleet were kept from driving on shore. The French fleet proceeded into the Mediterranean—the British followed them a few days after—and a few days after that, the Spanish

fleet. The Spanish fleet has arrived at Carthagena in a miserable state—several of them dismasted, others very leaky—it will be several months before they can be prepared for sea. The British force in the Mediterranean only is augmented to 51 sail of the line, besides Russians and Turks. Both the Spaniards and French are completely blocked up;—the project overset which was supposed to be either to relieve or bring away Buonaparte; and I should not be surprised, in the course of three months, to hear that Toulon, together with all their fleet and arsenals, fell into the hands of the combined forces.
"The French privateers continue their depredations against our flag—several Americans have lately been carried into the different ports of Spain. The French Consuls immediately condemn them, without respect or reserve."
American Occurrences.
BERMUDA, June 29.
The number of prizes lately taken going to and coming from St. Domingo under pretended neutral colours, and sent into New Providence and Jamaica, are astonishing; among which are many true Americans; the others are chiefly under Danish colours.—Very few escaped condemnation.
We are sorry to say, that the avarice of many of the American merchants is such, that they overload their vessels, which makes them so crank that they easily overset, and great numbers of valuable seamen perish by that means. Many vessels have arrived here (some in distress) with their decks absolutely under water. Some vessels have put in here in distress from the continent, lately, in so rotten a condition as to be condemned, and their cargoes sold. A regular list of such will be given in future, for the information of the insurance companies.
SAVANNAH, July 30.
Last Saturday put in here in distress, the Schooner Little Tartar, of St. Thomas, in 19 days from Cape Francois; brings accounts of provisions being very scarce: Every thing quiet at the Cape.—General Toussaint at the time this vessel left the island was at Port-au-Prince, having had recently an engagement with Rigaud, in which many lives were lost on both sides, though the former was in the end victorious.—No talk of any treaty with the English, the people in general being averse to it.
BALTIMORE, August 9.
From RIO LA PLATA. We are told by a gentleman that was at the town of Monte Video, for ten months, and arrived here yesterday in the Diana, that the French and their cause are held in the utmost contempt by the Spanish inhabitants, who are the most bigoted Catholics, and under more church oppression, than perhaps any people in the world. That it has been represented to them, that the French war is against their religion.—That it is customary there to hang an effigy of Judas Iscariot on the eve of Good Friday; and that, on the last anniversary, to express their sentiments of the French, the inhabitants ordered a tri-coloured cockade to be put into the hat of Judas.
The ship Diana, belonging to Messrs. Caton, McFadon and others, is one of those instances of commercial enterprise, that have gained the Baltimore merchants respect in almost every quarter of the world. She is the first American vessel that ever held commerce with the Spaniards of Monte Video, in the river La Plata. Fitted out at a large expence, and a very valuable cargo, she was supposed, at falling, to be the richest vessel of her size that had left Baltimore for many years; and the friends of commercial enterprise must feel a gratification in being informed, that she has returned an immense sum in solid specie. [American.]
PHILADELPHIA, August 9.
A gentleman who came passenger in the Dominick Terry, from Lisbon, brings the following articles, which he says were received at Lisbon, by a Portuguese brig of war, from Falmouth.
FALMOUTH, June 18.
By the arrival of Capt. Gietl, in 8 days from Hamburg, we have the following intelligence:
General Malfena, in a very bloody engagement with the Archduke Charles, lost 10,000 men killed and 8,000 taken prisoners, which the captain says appeared in all the publick papers, and was universally believed.—Further confirmation this morning, 20th June, by the arrival of a Portuguese brig of war, in 6 days from Falmouth, in which came passenger, the Duke of Luxembourg's son, who confirms the above authentically received in England—with an addition, that Malfena himself is taken prisoner, together with the military chest, and all the camp equipage—that the peasants, in consequence of the victory, have risen in mass, and the remnant of Malfena's army, who fled, fell prisoners to them.
Extracts of a letter from Carthagena, dated 21st of May, 1799. Yesterday, at 3 o'clock in the evening, arrived from Cadiz, the Spanish fleet, under command of General Don Massaredo, consisting of 17 sail of battle ships, 4 frigates, and 8 brigs; they have suffered, as undermentioned, by the tempest of the 16th instant.
Conception, very much damaged in hull, with masts sprung, and lots of fore-topsail.
St. Anna, very leaky, 30 inches of water in her hold, and with much difficulty saved her masts.
St. Juan, loss of bowsprit, and mainmast damaged.
St. Paul, rudder much damaged.
Conquistador, loss of all her masts, one of her guns got loose, and did much damage; wounded 16 men; she was near foundering.
Mexicano and Matilda, lost all their masts.
Pelago, lost mainmast and topsails.
Soberano, loss of mainmast.
St. Elmo, loss of main and mizenmast.
Orient, loss of mizen and all her topsails.
Oria, loss of all her topsails.
Buy Vine, loss of bowsprit and topmast.
August 13.
PIRACY.
I am informed by Joseph Vazardi, Esq. acting as American Consul at Cadiz, that the mate and four of the seamen of the American brigantine Nancy, whereof Stephen Muinens was master, piratically cut her cables in the Bay of Cadiz, in the night of the 7th of June last, and carried her out to sea, without her papers. The said brigantine is a square stemmed vessel, 86 feet in length, 26 in breadth, 10 in depth, of the burthen of 191 63-95ths tons, and had on board a cargo as follows:
 21 butts of Sherry wine,  14 barrels do. of 11 arroves each,  66 quarter-casks do. of 7 1-2 do.  100 barrels do. of 4 1-2 ditto.  109 butts, and 10 half do. Catalen Wines,  3 butts of Brandy,  4 butts, and 12 half do. Vinegar,  3000 jars of Oil,  800 do. Olives,  100 bales Paper. 
All custom-house officers and others are therefore requested to seize and detain the said brigantine, and the said mate and seamen, to the end that they may be dealt with according to law and right.
TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Department of State, 22 Aug. 1799.
NEW-YORK, August 10.
ADDRESS,
From the Officers of the Gun-Room, on board the United States Ship Constellation, TO COMMODORE TRUXTON.
Ship Constellation, August 8, 1799.
SIR, IT is with a degree of regret, scarcely to be conveyed in words, we have understood you mean to decline the command of the United States Ship Constellation.
We cannot take a parting leave, without expressing our live-
ly acknowledgments and grateful thanks for the kind and paternal care you have uniformly exercised towards us. We have nothing more to add, but our most fervent and cordial wishes for your prosperity and happiness, both here and hereafter.
We are, Sir, your most grateful, obliged and obedient humble servants,
ANDREW STERRITT, AMBROSE SHIRLEY, JOHN ARCHER, SAMUEL B. BROOKS, JOHN H. DENT, THOMAS B. CLINCH, lieut. marines; ROBERT HARRISON, S. M. L. HENRY, surgeon, M. GARRETSON, purser.
ANSWER TO THE ADDRESS.
United States Ship Constellation, 9th of August, 1799.
GENTLEMEN,
I acknowledge the receipt of your grateful and affectionate letter of yesterday. It is true, I have declined the future command of the Constellation; but it is also true, that it has been a declension of necessity, and not of choice; for at a period like the present, it would be a circumstance too painful for me to think of, if sentiment and character did not compel it. A misunderstanding with respect to rank, in which I feel injured, is the only cause.
During the various scenes to which you have been witness, and in which you have co-operated with me, it is a heart-felt pleasure for me to be enabled, at this time, to say, with truth, that never did greater harmony prevail among men, under similar circumstances, especially when it is remembered the infancy of service, and the strict and indispensable discipline attending naval life.—I therefore trust, and most sincerely hope, that the same harmony will continue, when I am far removed from you; and that each and all of you will unite to nourish and cherish that system of order, exertion and good will to each other, and love for your country, that have so much to your own honour and my satisfaction manifested itself within the walls of this ship on every occasion—and now impress on you as my last command (and when I have commanded you, I never had a doubt of implicit obedience) that whenever you meet our foes, to think of your old friend, and to do your duty, as I have seen you, like BRAVE AMERICANS, do it before.
May honour, glory, health, success, and every blessing attend you here and hereafter. Farewell!
THOMAS TRUXTON.
To Lieutenants STERRITT, SHIRLEY, ARCHER, BROOKS, DENT, ROBINSON, CLINCH, HARRISON, Mr. HENRY, surgeon, Mr. GARRETSON, purser.
NEW-LONDON, August 14.
The vessels arrived this week from St. Thomas's, failed in a fleet of about 120 sail of Americans, under convoy of the brig Norfolk, and Schooner Retaliation. On the 3d instant a large ship came among the fleet; which not answering the Norfolk's signals, Capt. Bainbridge hoisted the signals for difference. Considerable complaint is made of Capt. Bainbridge's conduct towards the fleet; we forbear to be particular. Capt. Bainbridge has borne the character of a meritorious officer.
The old story of the Pigou and cargo being given up, excepting 30,000 dollars, is again revived.
The Connecticut, Capt. Tryon, is still at Saybrook, waiting for a tide sufficiently high to bring her over the bar.
HARTFORD, August 12.
On Friday the 2d inst. the barn of the Rev. Aaron Putnam, of Pomfret, was struck with lightning, and consumed, with all its contents of hay, &c. The same day, a number of generous friends of the worthy sufferer, in Pomfret, agreed immediately to put up for him a new barn, of the same dimensions, and to fill it with hay. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, August 21.
Accounts received in Paris, from Buonaparte at Jerusalem, state, that such has been the enthusiasm of the Jews, on his inviting them to their promised restoration, that numbers from all parts flock to his standard, and that he has whole regiments of them training to war in his armies.
The recent resignation of Commodore TRUXTON, cannot fail to prove a subject of universal regret to America; as from his rare talents and determined courage, our navy has been deprived of a valuable acquisition.
Mr. Jacob Perkins, of Newburyport, has obtained a patent of an invention to detect counterfeit bank paper. The most celebrated engravers in the United States suppose the plan infallible; and several of the banks in Massachusetts, New-York and Maryland, convinced of its utility, have adopted it.
We have the pleasure (says a late Philadelphia paper) of announcing the arrival of the ship William Penn, Capt. Volland, from Batavia, having performed her voyage out and home in seven months and a half.
Citizen Garraway, one of the French legislators, in and for the interests of the French Navy, has proposed a law against that awkward custom lately adopted by our Duncans and Nelsons, of breaking the line. [London Paper.]
The Retaliation, prize to the Merrimack, Capt. Brown, has been fitted out as a cruiser from St. Kitts, by Commodore Tingey; his first Lieutenant commands her.
The Revenue brig Eagle is added to the Navy; and Geo. H. Cambell, her late commander, is promoted to the rank of Master and Commander.
A rendezvous is opened at Baltimore, for the Maryland fleet of war, Capt. Rogers.
The work of the Mount-Vernon frigate, building at Salem, is pushed with vigour. Connoisseurs say she looks well on the stocks. In three or four weeks we shall see how she looks upon the water.
The Congress frigate was launched at Portsmouth, on Thursday last. She is to be commanded by Capt. Seaver.
Mr. Jonathan P. Hitchcock, and Mr. W. Williams, of this town, are appointed midshipmen in the naval service of the United States.
An 18 gun brig, called the President Adams, has been launched at Lake-Erie, near Detroit.
CHRONOLOGY.
Agreeable to an act of the British Parliament, passed 24th Geo. II. 1751, the year 1800 will not be reckoned a Bisextile, or Leap Year, but will be computed a common year, consisting of three hundred and sixty-five days only: February next will, in consequence, consist of twenty-eight days only, making thereby a difference of twelve days between the old and new styles. This difference of the two styles will continue throughout the whole of the 19th century, in order that the Vernal or Spring Equinox may be fixed on or near the 21st of March, yearly, as it happened at the time of the General Council of Nice, anno 325.
In Hamilton Moore's Navigation, there are two distinct tables of the sun's declination for the year 1800; one of which is calculated for a Leap year, and the other for a common Year. From which it appears, he felt it an uncertainty whether the year 1800, would be accounted a Leap Year or not; as far as respected other countries.—In the United States the question is not determined: As a uniformity in computation of time, is of importance, it is supposed Congress will take up the subject early in their next session.
From Thomas' MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
Messrs. Thomas and Son,
OBSERVING in your paper of the 31st ultimo, "that you were authorized to assure the public, that an affection in a late Centinel, that the Rev. Mr. Alexander, of Mendon, refused to pray on the fourth of July, is entirely erroneous:—That Mr. Alexander was at the celebration, and opened the business in the Meeting-House by prayer:" In answer to which, the author of this, who was one of the company on the fourth of July at Mendon, asserts, and if necessary, can prove, that the affection in the Centinel is strictly true. The following is a correct state of facts, without colouring or exaggeration:—The Rev. Caleb Alexander was applied to, the evening preceding the fourth of July, by Colonel Philip Ammidon, to attend the celebration, and open the performance of the succeeding day with prayer; and, although he made no pretence of the want of health, or that it would be in any way inconvenient for him to attend, he refused: In consequence of which, application was made to another clergyman in the vicinity to attend; that the company waited until near two o'clock, expecting him, but he did not come: The procession was then formed, and moved to the Meeting-House, not expecting to have any clergyman to officiate upon the occasion: That Mr. Alexander, who had been informed, that in consequence of his refusal, another clergyman had been applied to, and was expected to attend, was found standing near the Meeting-House, and soon entered it, and took his seat in a pew:—That the person who had the conducting and managing of the procession, without the consent of the company (one excepted) requested him to pray; and he accordingly did pray, but he did not dine with the company; nor did he take any other part in the celebration of the day:—As you published the paragraph in your last paper, to do justice to an injured character, it is requested that you would publish this, to do justice to the cause of TRUTH. August 2, 1799.
At Canaan, District of Maine, on the 1st inst. a dwelling-house and several barns were blown to pieces by a tornado.
The (English) Monthly Reviewers have corrected an error in the manner of writing and pronouncing the name of the Russian general, in Italy.—His real name is Suwaroff, not Suwarrows.
Extract of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, dated August 5, 1799.
"I return you thanks for the Copy of President Mancy's Oration, on the 4th of July: It is a production which reflects great honour upon its distinguished author."
BOSTON, Aug. 20.
A London Paper of June 11, asserts, that private letters have been received from the Continent with information that the Austrians took possession of Zurich, in Switzerland, on the 31st of May; and that Massena had retired to posts which were merely sufficient to protect the French Frontier till reinforcements could arrive.
The Langrave of Hesse Cassel is said to have joined the coalition, under a subsidiary treaty with Great-Britain. The ancient order of things is re-established at Venice. Cardinal Ruffo has entered Naples.
Through misinformation, it has been stated that the sick from on board the General Greene, have entirely recovered and gone on board: It appears since, by a certificate signed by the Surgeon, that 63 still remain sick in the Hospital on Coalter's-harbour; and that 19 have been returned on board in a convalescent state.
LONG WAISTS.
A correspondent observes, that long waists are gaining ground in England, and recommends to the American fair, to declare independence and resist the tyranny of fashion, as the patriots of our revolution did the right of taxation. No tax is more unresolvable and oppressive than that of fashion.—From short waists to long, from long to slender, will be the progress of its encroachments, unless seasonably resisted, till female health and beauty will suffer all the pains and penalties of the whalebone prison. [Com. Gaz.]
MARRIED,
On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. Ebenezer R. Foss, to Miss Mariba Peckham, both of this town.
DIED,
At Philadelphia, Mrs. Maria Willing, consort of Mr. George Willing, merchant.
At Taunton, Mr. Robert Crossman, in the 93d year of his age.
Port of Providence.
ENTERED.
Sloop Rebecca, Hicks, Warren; sloop Rising Sun, Rhodes, Alexandria; sloop Cordelia, Ruffel, New-York; Schooner Jerusha, Greenman, Turk's-Island; sloop Betty, Stone, St. Christopher; brig Ranger, Peckham, St. Thomas; brig Polly, Graves, Turk's-Island; Schooner Flying Fish, Packard, Havana; sloop Polly, Pearce, Bristol.
CLEARED.
Sloop Friendship, Godfrey, New-York; sloop Maria, Comstock, New-York; brig Betty, Graves, New-Providence.
New-York, August 9.
Arrived yesterday the brig Alfred, Lee, of Providence, from Surinam, in 29 days: failed in company with the brig Eliza, Smith, Newburyport. We are indebted to a gentleman, passenger, for the following marine articles:
Left at Surinam,
Brig Lydia, Cook, Providence; brig Almyra, Wait, Portland; ship Rose, Newburyport; fchr. Britannia, Smith, Boston; ship Maria and Eliza, Downs, do.
To sail in 10 days.—Ship Lee, Allen, Salem; ship Fox, Lenion, Charleston; brig Three Friends, Endicott, Salem; brig Sally, Spooner, Providence; brig Jane, Leland, Philadelphia; Schooner Rebecca, Hugg, Boston; Schooner Helen, King, Salem; sloop Liberty, Johnston, Philadelphia.
To sail in 25 days.—Brig Samuel, Round, Baltimore; brig Sally, Hampton, Philadelphia.
Arrived at Point, July 13, passage 34 days.
Arrived, 9th July.—Schooner Harriet, Salem; sloop Lydia, Potter, Providence.—From Halifax, passage 22 days, carried in and cleared without trial; Schooner -----, Baltimore.
Captured by French privateers within five leagues of Surinam river, between the 1st and 10th of July, six American vessels, viz.—Schooner Sally, Larabe, of North Yarmouth; Schooner Mary, Downing Lee, ditto; a Schooner from Boston, Solomon Clark, master; Schooner John, Lukin; he ransomed his vessel, and came to Surinam. Two other Schooners were seen on the 9th ult. beating up the river in company with a French privateer.
The United States Ship Portsmouth, Capt. McNeil, lay at Bram Point. A French ship of 20 six pounders was at Surinam. An express was sent to Cayenne for a French ship of war, of 36 guns, to come down and join her, the latter is manned with 100 whites and 100 negroes. It is supposed their object is to attack the Portsmouth.
The brig Renfalaer, from St. Thomas, failed in company with 117 sail of American vessels, under convoy of the brig Norfolk. A ship and a Schooner ran into the fleet, and the commodore hoist a signal which they did not answer immediately—he hoist another signal for the fleet to disperse. In lat. 25: 37, the above brig was boarded by a French privateer.
THE Subscriber having it in contemplation to leave America, from which he will be absent for some time, requests all persons who have any demands on him to apply immediately for a settlement.
He also acquaints the public, that he has appointed Mr. JEREMIAH FONES JENKINS agent for him during his absence from this town. August 21.
JOHN BOWERS.
ALL those who have any demands on the ship RISING STATES, of Providence, are requested to apply either to GEORGE H. BURROUGHS, AMOS JENCKES, or the Subscriber, for a settlement and payment. JOHN BOWERS. August 21.
FOR SALE, by
Elisha Dyer,
TWO pipes 4th proof real French Brandy Six hogsheds of Tobacco 400 Barrels of Tar, in shipping order 100 Barrels of Pitch, Turpentine and Rosin Season'd merchantable Boards, Plank, Shingles and Laths, and best North-Carolina Floor Boards ALSO, One bale of Currans, fine and wide, with an assortment of DRY GOODS at retail, cheap as usual.
Wanted to purchase,
Cider, Cider-Brandy, Cheese and Potatoes, to be delivered by the 20th of September next. August 21.
Twenty Dollars Bounty
WILL be paid to a good FIFER, and the like sum to a good DRUMMER, who will enter the second regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, in the company of the undersigned.
No person need apply whose abilities would not qualify him to act as senior musician.
An additional sum will be paid for each soldier, to whom instructions shall be given.
JOHN HENRY, Commanding at Fort Adams.
Newport, August 12.
John G. Francis,
BOOT and SHOE-MAKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he keeps his shop directly opposite Capt. Daniel Bucklin's, in the Main-street, where he carries on his business in all its various branches, and in the latest fashions from Europe. After many years experience in his business, he has found out a new method of keeping the elasticity in Boots, till they are quite worn out, and warrants them to fit the leg be, it ever so badly shaped.
He has got Boot-legs and Seal-skins, manufactured in New-York, which he will warrant to be good.
N. B. He also makes Ladies' Boots and Shoes, of the newest fashion, and in the neatest manner. August 21.
Cooley's genuine Pills,
Prepared by Samuel Cooley, of Bolton, State of Connecticut, And secured to him by letters patent, signed by the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, and dated at Philadelphia, the 26th day of June, A. D. 1798, agreeable to an act of Congress.
THEY are justly esteemed for their easy operation and good effects; they are a most certain remedy for the Jaundice, Rheumatism, Erysipelas, Gravel, Piles, Scurvy, Dizziness of the Head, Pain in the Stomach and Bowels; they are an antidote against infectious diseases; and are, taking two or three early in the morning, a great preservative against contagious air, remove obstructions of any kind, by dissolving and discharging the morbid matter, help digestion, restore a lost appetite, a sure relief for costive habits; decayed constitutions are removed by a thorough use of the above Pills.
They are found by experience to be the most safe and easy physic of any composition yet known: Persons under weak circumstances may take them with safety and not find themselves made weaker, as is common to other physic. They are to be taken twice in a day, two in the morning and one at night, more or less, so as to cause one or two movements of the body more than usual; let the patient fast one hour, then eat, drink and exercise as he pleases.
N. B. There is no Mercury in the above Pills.
Sold by JOHN POPE, Providence.
August 21.
Look well to the RIGHT!
THE United States of America having assumed an attitude for repelling hostility and aggression, in all their forms, have been pleased to ordain the following terms and conditions, which are now offered to all healthy, robust and able-bodied Recruits, whose patriotism may incline them to engage in the Land Service, "for and during the existing differences between the United States and the French Republic," to wit: As a pecuniary consideration, the Sum of Twelve Dollars Bounty, and to each Sergeant Eight Dollars, Corporal Seven, Musician Six, and Private Five Dollars, as monthly pay; one complete suit of uniform cloathing annually, to consist of one Hat, one Coat, one Vest, two pair of woolen and two pair of linen Overalls, four pair of Shoes, four Shirts, four pair of Socks, one Blanket, one Stock and Clasp, and one pair of Buckles, and ample rations for daily subsistence.
It is also enacted and declared, under the authority of the United States, that all non-commissioned Officers, Musicians and Privates, shall be exempted during their term of service from all personal arrests for any debt or contract.
All persons of the foregoing description, who are desirous to avail themselves of the encouragement hereby offered, are invited to repair to the rendezvous opened for the 16th regiment, commanded by Lieut. Colonel GRAVES, at the sign of Gen. Montgomery, upon Constitution-Hill, Providence.
Any person desirous of more particular information, may promptly obtain it by applying to Lieutenants OVERING or DANFORTH, at said rendezvous, or to the subscriber. GEORGE TILLINGHAST, Capt. 16th U. S. Regiment. Providence, Aug. 14, 1799.