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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. 77. ]
WEDNESDAY, June 18, 1800.
[ Vol. II. ]
From the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
THE LAY PREACHER.
"Bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it, and let us eat and be merry."
THE parable, of which my text is a part, represents, that a certain man had two sons. The younger, probably impelled by that youthful ardour for independence, which often involves in endless perplexity, demanded and obtained his portion of the inheritance. Caught by the fascinating glare of dissipation, his substance is speedily exhausted in "riotous living," and he becomes a comfortless victim of this ruinous seduction. A famine pervades the land; and in the universal distress, this friendless being is marked as a more than ordinary sufferer. He seeks to preserve life by a participation with the grovelling herd; and, in this deep humiliation, he looks back with agony upon the luxuries of former time, and reflects with envy upon the comforts of the servants of his father's household. The hour of distress and the hour of penitence are not infrequently the same. The prodigal resolves to arise and go to his father, there acknowledge his folly and transgression, and ask of him, as a boon, that he may be made as one of his hired servants. At his return, the father receives him, neither with phlegmatic reproof, nor philosophic coldness, but with the ardency of a parent, exulting in the salvation of a fallen son. In the ecstasy of the scene, he commands, that the "best robe be brought and put upon him, and that a ring be put upon his hand, and shoes upon his feet." His orders are also given, that the fatted calf be killed, and that the restoration of his "lost son" be celebrated by festal merriment throughout his household.
The joy of this interesting scene is marred by an unpleasant incident. The elder son returns from the field; and, hearing the music and the dancing, enquires, with all the sullenness of jealousy, "what mean these things?" He is told, that, in consequence of the return of his brother, mirth pervades the mansion. He is angry, and refuses to join in the general joy. When entreated by the father to come in, he accuses him of blind partiality for the prodigal. "Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment, and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends; but as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf." To the aspersions of this accusation, the father replies in terms becoming a father,—"thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine; it was meet, that we should make merry and be glad; for this thy brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found."
The distress and penitence of a youthful profligate, who had wasted his inheritance in the mazes of delusive pleasure; the forgiving tenderness and undissimulated ecstasy of a parent, upon the recovery of a favourite child, "as a brand plucked out of the burning;" and the churlishness of a brother, jealous of parental favour, are strikingly depicted in this simple fable. An unfortunate victim of vicious indulgence, sunk to the lowest grade of infamy and want, returning to his paternal mansion and the paths of virtue, is an unusual, but an interesting exhibition. The cup of pleasure contains a draught, which is wont to stupify the noble faculties of the soul. Reformation is a business of magnitude, which requires more feeling, worth and virtue, than usually remain to the degraded and corrupted victims of sensuality. The taste and the spirit of the prodigal will ordinarily lead him to feed on husks with the swine, and associate with the brute creation, rather than impel him to retrace the fatal path which has conducted him to perdition.
The language and conduct of the parent, on this occasion, are among the finest touches in the human portrait. No temporising or prudent considerations chill the heart of the father, when his wretched and dishonoured son stands before him, in the posture of a repenting suppliant. He affectionately receives him to his bosom, and welcomes him with a cordial reception, nobly calculated to preserve and cherish the remaining sparks of virtue. "It was," truly, "meet, that he should make merry and be glad;" that the fatted calf should be killed, and that he and his house should give a loose to joy.
The soul of the elder brother appears to have been "made of sterner stuff." He was evidently of that subordinate class of beings, who are "careful and troubled about many things," who can at all times say, "in naught have I transgressed," but who have not one instinctive impulse to deeds of positive virtue. When urged by his father to participate in the merriment of this pleasing occasion, he recounts, in Pharisaic style, his own deeds and worth, sordidly taunts his father with displaying superior affection for the prodigal, and sullenly refuses to tune his soul to the joyous music, and to mingle in the mazy dance.
The man, who can check the strong current of the passions, who can resist the allurements of the Syrens who invite to vice, and who, from
the lowliness of moral abasement, can reascend the heights of virtue, is marked by the possession of a soul nearly allied to greatness. But he who puts forth the friendly hand, to lead the wayward back to goodness, who nourishes with genial warmth reviving virtue, and who strives to reinstate the prodigal in pristine fame, in excellence, is greatness self-arranged in brilliant lustre.
The Lay Preacher of Pennsylvania.
Miscellany.
THE HON. CALEB STRONG, Esq. governor of the State of Massachusetts, on the 3d inst. addressed the legislature of that State on his election, in which, after mentioning in a handsome manner the deaths of the governor and lieutenant governor of that State, as well as the decease of WASHINGTON, observes:
"With these subjects of mournful regret, the situation of public affairs will suggest considerations suited to excite our gratitude to the Supreme Being—that we enjoy the blessings of a free and undisturbed government—that laws are respected, and administered without opposition—and notwithstanding any diversity of political opinions, that good will to each other so generally prevails among the citizens of this State."
"While a great part of Europe is involved in a most sanguinary and calamitous war, the people of this country are favoured with internal peace, and are at liberty to make improvements in agriculture, and advance toward perfection in the useful arts; but as the nations with whom we are most concerned in commerce, are parties in the war, the United States have not been able to maintain her neutral character, without experiencing frequent and vexatious interruptions to their trade, by infractions of the law of nations.—Of late these injuries have proceeded from a nation for whom we had entertained the most friendly sentiments; and though the executive authority pursued the most conciliating methods to obtain redress, they were unsuccessful; not even defensive measures were adopted until as well the people as the government, were made to realize the truth of a maxim, which had been often repeated by the late President—that if we desire peace, it must be known that we are prepared for war."
"A review of the transactions that have taken place between the United States and foreign nations, since the general government was established, must convince every unprejudiced mind—not only, that the executive authority has invariably and sincerely pursued a pacific policy; but that wisdom and prudence have been exercised, in preserving tranquility to the people of these States."
"We are encouraged to hope, that the present negotiation with the French government will put an end to the injuries we complain of; and that we shall not be compelled to relinq with the advantages of a neutral situation: however, it is our duty as citizens to adhere to the government instituted by ourselves, and for our own security; and to submit cheerfully to the expences that have been incurred under the laws of that government, in arming for our defence. If, as we hope, there will be no occasion in the issue to make use of arms, that result may be owing to our being possessed of them."
Mr. Strong concludes his speech with some remarks on the importance of attention to schools; and the promulgation of religious principles.
European Intelligence.
LONDON, April 23.
WE last night received (by express) Paris papers to the 20th inst. They bring us no military intelligence of any kind, but they consider it as probable that the campaign has been opened in Italy. The grounds on which this opinion rests are reports; according to these, General Massena having concentrated his forces, on the side of Genoa, had by so doing considerably weakened the body of troops which were at Mount Cenis, and the Imperialists had in consequence marched against the point which had been abandoned—Other Journals consider it as probable that, in the event of the campaign having been opened, the French must have been the assailants, as General Melas, had, in a proclamation, stated that the enemy, he feared, would come to attack him in his cantonments sooner than was expected. The banks of the Rhine afford us no information.
The sloth of the contending parties in beginning the campaign furnishes, however, no argument of its being on the eve of taking place. A letter from Vienna of the 5th inst. continues, it is true, to repeat the reports of peace, to speculate on the probability of that event, and to assert that Barthélémy would, before the expiration of two months, arrive in that capital as an ambassador from France; but the preparations which are made in all quarters seem the strongest evidence of the total want of foundation in these reports.
Letters from Constantinople of the 10th of March, mention that eight frigates and a considerable number of transport vessels, had in the course of the last eight days sailed from Con-
stantinople for Alexandria; and that it was presumed, if the wind favoured them, the evacuation of Egypt would be completed in six weeks.
An anonymous letter has been sent to the Mayor of Henly-upon-Thames, threatening to burn the town, if bread was not reduced two shillings last week. The letter mentions that the town was to have been burnt down on the preceding Friday, but the wind was in a wrong quarter. It is to be regretted that none of the writers of these anonymous letters have ever been discovered; a severe example on one or two persons would be an effectual check to the repetition of such threats.
The women of the Zenanah or Seraglio of the late Tippoo Sultaun, of which there were six hundred and fifty (including those belonging to the late Hyder) have been treated by government with the highest degree of respect, and are placed upon a liberal establishment.
Upwards of one hundred of the principal inhabitants of Leeds have agreed not to suffer lamb to be used in their families for three months, with a view to increase the stock of mutton, and consequently to lower its price.
April 25.
Last week a memorial of great length was sent down by Mr. Dundas to the Court of Directors, explaining the future intentions of government of the trade of the East-India Company. It is not meant that the trade should be wholly thrown open, but that a great facility should be offered to individuals in India, to transmit their property to this country with the sanction of the Company, invested in certain merchandise named in the memorial, instead of having recourse to neutral traders, a practice which has proved very prejudicial to the Company's interests. It is said that, exclusive of the subject of the East-India trade, some other regulations of very high importance are in agitation, respecting the future management of territorial revenues in India, as well as the Company's military establishment.
We hear, by recent letters from India, that the Governor-General has it in contemplation to establish an effective marine round the Sands Head, and about Balasore Roads, for the purpose of affording protection to the coast trade against the depredations of the enemy's privateers. Ships of a competent force are to be stationed on this service, as well as to cruise in the Bay of Bengal. Similar establishments, we learn, are to be adopted on all the other coasts, where the trade is likely to be intercepted.
The bank of Vienna has been obliged to alter the form of its notes, on account of the number of forged ones in circulation. Some alterations are necessary in London, particularly in the one and two pound notes.
April 28.
Last week died at Perth, Elspet Watson, at the great age of 115. She was born in the year 1685, in the reign of James II. and probably the last Scottish subject born in the reign of that Prince. She was undoubtedly one of the smallest, or rather shortest women in the three Kingdoms. When in the prime of life, she did not exceed two feet nine inches in height. She has not had any other way of living, for many years, but begging her bread from door to door; and so strong a predilection had she for this way of life, that she went her usual rounds till within a few weeks of her death, although she had more than 30l. sterling of ready cash in her possession when she died.
F I R E !
On Saturday morning, about 2 o'clock, as the watchman was going his rounds in Great Queen-Street, Lincoln's Inn Field, he was alarmed by a strong smell of burning oil and pitch; following the scent he came to an oil and colour shop, belonging to Mr. Baynham, the corner of Drury-lane and Queen-Street. The fire had not extended beyond the shop, but soon after he had sprung his rattle, and knocked at the private door, the whole of the lower premises were in flames. It was after repeatedly knocking that he alarmed a gentleman lodging in the first floor, who had no other alternative to preserve his life, than by jumping out of the window in his shirt; in this he succeeded without any other accident than a slight bruise. The rattle of the watchman, and the knocking at the door, produced no effect on the sleepers; the dread and horror which in consequence pervaded the assembled multitude can be more easily felt than described; for by this time the fire had extended from the shop, to the second floor, and the flames were bursting through the windows. Ladders were called, but, in the general confusion, no one thought of those in a neighbouring church-yard. It is impossible to describe the feelings of those who witnessed this awful spectacle, and reflected on the situation of the inmates: for the effect produced from the oil, pitch, and other combustibles, so much exceeded the conflagration of a common fire, as to render all attempts to save any one article useless. Lives, in the general consternation, only were objects worthy of consideration, and all hope of saving them were given up.
Mr. B. his family, the other lodgers, and the servants, were supposed to have fallen victims, when suddenly the servant was seen running from one window to the other on the attic floor.
ry, in a state of distraction. A member of one of the volunteer corps, lodging at the next house, immediately went to her assistance on the top of the house, and at the imminent peril of his own life, dragged her through the window. Still no tidings of the other inhabitants could be learnt, and by this time it was half after two o'clock, when the fire had taken full possession of the premises, and enveloped the surrounding neighbourhood. Sheets of burning oil were thrown up to a vast height, and in falling set fire to every thing inflammable on which they fell. The adjacent chimneys were all on fire, but by the timely assistance of buckets of water, no further damage was sustained. The engines before this time had arrived, but still a proper supply of water could not be procured. Mr. B. appearing now, relieved the minds of the spectators from all further apprehensions relative to the safety of himself and family. They having had just time to escape over the top of the houses unhurt.
The conflagration became so great as to excite an universal alarm throughout the neighbourhood: most of the houses being old, were as inflammable as touchwood, and the inhabitants knew not whether they should bring out their goods into the streets, at the risk of being plundered, or let them remain. In the intermediate time, water was obtained, and applied with success. The different engines of the Phoenix, the Sun, the British, the Westminster, and the Royal Exchange Assurance, were now all at work; but the newly constructed ones of Biamah were the most alert; but the premises in which the fire began could not be saved; nor could others be preserved from damage.
By four o'clock the alarm subsided, as the fire had spent itself for want of fuel; but the great body of heat still remaining, the engines continued playing with little intermission until ten o'clock of the same day.
The house, which had been a few years ago built at a great expence, was large, and possessed a great trade. But the loss to Mr. Baynham is comparatively small, he having been insured in the Phoenix office. The principal sufferers were two French gentlemen, who lodged on the first floor; they had lately arrived from Homburgh, and had only been in the house a fortnight. At the time of this unfortunate affair, one was in the country; the other, as already mentioned, jumped out of the window to preserve his life. They had deposited all their papers and effects in their apartments, no part of which were either saved or insured. The above gentleman, in his moments of distraction, declared, that his loss alone amounted to 500l. being the only remains of a large fortune.
A Botanist has made the following curious statement relative to the number of grasses on which various animals feed, and the number they reject:—Cows will feed on 276 kinds of grass, and reject 218; Goats will feed on 449 kinds, and reject 126; Sheep will feed on 387 kinds, and reject 141; a Horse will feed on 262 kinds, and reject 212; Swine are contented with 72 kinds of vegetables, but there are 171 which they will not make use of.
NOURISHMENT BY ABSORPTION.
Dr. Van Mons, of Brussels, has lately announced the following circumstance:—Having a patient under his care, who, on account of a wound in the throat, was incapable of swallowing any kind of nourishment for several days, he kept him alive during that period by applying to the skin, in different parts of the body, several times a day, a sponge dipped in wine or strong soup. He concludes from this fact, that the absorbing vessels of the skin are capable of conveying the fluids communicated to them to the interior parts of the body, as the latter convey the assimilated nourishment to the blood. In confirmation of this doctrine, one of our navigators (Capt. Bligh) kept his companions from perishing of thirst, by applying sea-water to the skin.
On Sunday morning, the three French Princes of the House of Orleans left town, and on Monday the Duke of Orleans, with three other persons of distinction, and servants, arrived at the Fountain Inn, Portsmouth, where they still continue; in order, it is reported, to proceed to Minorca. The object, it is supposed, is to open a correspondence with their mother, who now resides at Barcelona, and to bring her to this country. Since the accession of Buonaparte to power, remittances have been made to the Duchesses, by his order, from the rents of her estates in France, which have never been confiscated, though the payments till now have been very irregular. He has likewise shown every attention to her in her present situation; and it is said that she would have received permission to return to France. If she has approved the late change of conduct in her sons, she would no doubt, however, decline such a step.
By advices from Seringapatam, of a recent date, we are informed, that a large chest of treasure has lately been discovered there, and that intelligence has been given of very considerable sums having been buried in the fort a short time previous to the capture of that important place. No doubt every attempt will be made to bring the fact to light, and it is said great hopes are entertained of success.

April 30.
General Vial, who held a command under Buonaparte, in Italy, and on the Egyptian expedition, was the son of a decayed mechanic in a small market town in Norfolk, and a few years ago was sergeant in a regiment of dragoons, from which and his country he fled with a sum of money he had obtained for a draft on the agent of the corps, to which he had forged his captain's name, whilst on the recruiting service in his native country. Having had the good fortune to land safe in Flanders, he entered into the service of the French republic, where his address soon procured him advancement to the rank of general of brigade. His name not having appeared of late, it may be presumed that he has met the fate he merited, and that his head may have been one of those which, after the defeat before Acre, graced the turrets of the Grand Signior's Seraglio.
EXTRACTS
From the Farewell Address of the Hon. THEODORE SEDGWICK, to his Constituents.
IT is now eleven years since the present government has commenced its operations. During this time I will not say that all its measures have been perfect, for it has been conducted by human agents. I will, however, declare, it has not erred from intention—it has committed no acts of injustice or oppression—it has never wantonly imposed any public burden. On the contrary, in the imposition of those it deemed indispensable, it has sought every alleviation in its power. It received the charge of our public affairs, at a time when, by the imbecility of our former system, the reputation which our nation had acquired, by its glorious and successful struggle for freedom and independence, was almost annihilated; when confidence, public and private, was nearly destroyed; when states had become the rivals of each other, and legislative hostility was not only declared, but vigorously prosecuted by them; when our federal character was deemed and insulted, and we were fast becoming, not indeed in name, but in fact, the colonies of the maritime nations of Europe; and when, loaded as the people were with taxes, and universally complaining of their weight and burden, instead of a diminution of the debt, the interest accumulated and unpaid was nearly the amount of one half of the principal.
Receiving the charge of our national interests under these circumstances—having a new and untried system to put into motion—having provision to make for a large debt, the price of our freedom and independence; for which the former government had been found inadequate; and having, by its own wisdom, without the aid of precedent by which to regulate its course, to devise the means of executing a constitution, which was intended "to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and posterity"—surely the men on whom this mighty task was devolved, had a right to expect, of a generous people, a candid construction of their honest intentions. A just review of the effects which have been produced, by the progress of their labours, will determine how far they are entitled to indulgence or approbation.
The government has had to contend with difficulties which were neither foreseen nor expected; for who could have believed, that in less than ten years, we should have had to destroy the expence of suppressing two insurrections, raised by the artful misrepresentations of wicked men? Yet this, to the disgrace of our country, has been the case: we have been obliged to sacrifice treasure to purchase peace with the powers of Barbary, and to redeem our citizens there from slavery; we have been at great charge in sustaining a long and expensive Indian war, and in the protection of our frontiers; we have suffered immensely by the plunder of our commerce; we have fortified our ports and harbours; we have replenished our magazines; and we have created a very considerable navy. Credit, public and private, is restored. Our navigation is infinitely extended; our tonnage now exceeding that of Great-Britain, at the commencement of the present reign. Yet our debt, at the beginning of the present year, was nearly four millions less than at that of 1791, when we first began the payment of the interest. But what is infinitely more dear to humanity, under circumstances of extreme irritation, such has been the temper, the moderation and the magnanimity of the government, that peace has been preserved, and we have kept ourselves separated from the scenes of horror which are desolating Europe. It is, besides, soothed to the honest pride of an American, that all men, our own degenerate citizens, and jacobin renegades from other countries among us excepted, speak in terms of respect and honour of the conduct of our government. Is not this, my fellow-citizens, when it can with truth be added, that it all has been effected without one act of tyranny or oppression, a glorious reverse of our situation in 1789? Yet have not all these things secured to the government the affections of the people, or itself against the malignant enterprizes of its enemies. I speak not now of New-England; that is, I trust, essentially sound. But at this moment it is a doubt whether, throughout, the friends or the enemies of the government are the most numerous. How has this been effected?
To give a full answer to that question would require an history, in detail, of the opposition, with all its windings and turnings, from the meeting of the federal convention, to the present day. Suffice it to say, that the party, unsteady in all things else, in their attention to two objects have been undeviatingly pertinacious—in their malignant slander of the characters of those whom they believed possessed the public confidence; and in their misrepresentation of the measures of the government. As an instance of the first, we cannot but remember the great, the good, the glorious WASHINGTON, the pride of our country, the ornament of human nature.
Him they represented as ambitious, although he never sought, but always shunned public office—as the tool of Great-Britain, although he had severed America from her empire—as a man of no religion, although no one was more respectfully observant of religious duties. In short, for his most eminent virtues they charged against him the opposite vices. At the same time, they have directed the most gross and slanderous abuse against all his friends, and those whom they deemed the influential supporters of his administration. With regard to the measures of the government, if its enemies may be credited, it has performed no one meritorious act, but its whole conduct has been mischievous. Endless would be the task to expose and correct all the vile slanders which have been wantonly lavished on it, nor is the attempt necessary. Instances enough will occur to the recollection of every man, who feels for the honour of his country, or perceives his own interest to be connected with the preservation of the constitution. It will be sufficient to say, that the government has been charged with conduct, faithless as it respected our foreign connections—insidious and traitorous as it related to the domestic administration. By these means alarms and suspicions have been created; a government, I will not say perfect, but honest and patriotic, has been slandered, and the effects (for why should not the truth be declared?) have become extensive and alarming. Your danger, which is great, though not desperate, I have thought it my duty, among the last acts of my public life, to proclaim to you. God grant that I may be mistaken in the magnitude of this danger: but I do most solemnly declare, that my conviction is perfect, that it cannot be averted, but by being more extensively, than at present, known in this part of the United States."
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
ODE
TO THE SPIRIT OF CHIVALRY.
FROM antique courts and banner'd halls, The scenes of ancient CHIVALRY! The Muse, in grateful numbers calls, Spirit sublime! on Thee!
She hails thee from thy airy seat, Where the wrapt Minstrels throng— Their harps attun'd to measures sweet, And rich their melody of Song!
Amid the forest's gloomy shade, Where labyrinths impervious wind, Thy footsteps, CHIVALRY, have stray'd, Some Lady, lorn, to find;
Across the wilder'd waste, alone, She, trembling, pour'd her anguish'd groan; (For there the fierce banditti stray'd) Or, hid beneath the wood-wild shade,
High in the grated prison tow'r, Neglected beauty wasted flow;
And, wasting, counted ev'ry hour By tears, that never ceas'd to flow!
There, Persecution's poniard shone Across her humid bed of stone;
And there, gaunt Vengeance starr'd, aghast, While through the iron lattice blew,
In moanings deep, the wintry blast, Freezing her lip, of livid hue;
While her faint accents call'd on Thee, Spirit of dauntless CHIVALRY!
For ages, Spirit, hast thou been An alien to this busy scene;
No inbred flame of lib'ral zeal Has taught the soul of Man to feel!
Valour has snatch'd a transient fame From false Ambition's airy name;
But Godlike Sentiment, allied To Virtue, mocking empty Pride,
Hath rarely snatch'd from sorrow's snare The heart, flow with 'ring in despair,
Till British Lady found, in Thee, The Soul of dauntless CHIVALRY!
SAPPHO.
From the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
MR. WAYNE,
IN the Philadelphia Gazette of Saturday last, we are informed that it is the intention of Mr. Webster to publish a Dictionary of the American Language; the necessity of which, it is said, proceeds from the "new circumstances, new modes of life, new laws, and new ideas," peculiar to this country, which have given rise to a new set of words. This assertion is palpably absurd. There are no new circumstances peculiar to America, for the expression of which our language is not fully adequate; and if we once sanction the impertinence of individuals, who think themselves authorised to coin new words on every occasion, our language will soon become a confused jargon, which will require a new dictionary every year.
These innovations in literature are precisely what Jacobinism is in politics, and they equally merit the detestation of every man of sense; they are both owing to the stupid vanity of the present day, which induces mankind to despise the well-tried principles of their ancestors, and to pursue with eagerness the Will-o'-the-wisp innovation, which never fails to leave them wallowing in the bogs of disappointment and anarchy, from which they can only be extricated by retracing their steps till they arrive at their former situation.
Fortunately for America, the illustrious members of the Convention, despising the insidious policy of the Anti-federalists, or Jacobins, have presented us with a Constitution formed on the collective wisdom of past ages; the effects of which, compared with those of the flimsy plans of government adopted by the French, prove incontestibly the necessity of repelling innovation in politics; and it is no less necessary that our language should be carefully preserved from its deleterious influence;—in the one case it is the destruction of civil government—in the other, the bane of polite literature.
If, as Mr. Webster asserts, it is true, that many new words have already crept into the language of the United States, he would be much better employed in rooting out those noxious weeds, than in mingling them with the flowers. Should he, however, persist in his attempt to effect a revolution in our language, I trust that a system fraught with such pernicious consequences, will meet with the contempt it deserves from all the friends of literature.
An Enemy to Innovation.
American Intelligence.
BRIDGE-TOWN (Barbados) April 22.
There is no blessing for some time received that demands more unfeigned gratitude than the recent one of Rain, which has as it were snatched us from famine and pestilential disease, the natural consequence of drought.
The crop at Demarara, we understand, is abundant, and no vessels to convey it to England.
Our correspondent at Martinique informs us, that a Royalist, commanding a small battery near St. Pierre, lately brought too a small boat, with 7 men who had escaped from Fort-Royal prison, and who, after ordering them to prepare for another world, shot them sans ceremony .
In consequence of which a proclamation had been issued at Guadalupe closely to confine all the English that in future may be taken, and to enforce the lex talionis on all Royalist prisoners, two of whom had already suffered.
RICHMOND, June 3.
On Wednesday last (May 28) Mr. Hay moved the court to postpone the trial of James Thompson Callender till the next term.
Judge Chase observed, that it would be first proper to read the indictment.
Mr. Hay said that it could not be necessary to read the indictment. In prosecutions for misdemeanors in the state courts, the defendant was not arraigned. The party accused was in court, and both he and his counsel were willing to admit, that they had been furnished with a copy of the indictment, and that they were prepared to put in their plea.
The Judge, however, instantly ordered the indictment to be read, declaring if this was not done, it would be said, that the traverser had not been made acquainted with the nature of his offence; and consequently could not be prepared to answer to the various charges alleged against him.
Some observations were then made by the Attorney-General, and Mr. Hay, respecting the mode of practice observed in the courts of this commonwealth, when by the direction of the court, the clerk proceeded to read the indictment, to the different charges of which Mr. Callender pleaded not guilty .
Mr. Hay then renewed his motion for a continuance, and offered to the court two affidavits sworn to by Mr. Callender. One of the affidavits was in the usual form of those for similar purposes in the courts of Virginia; that is, stating generally the names of persons, whose testimony was essential to a fair trial. The other not only contained a similar statement, but also went to explain the different facts which it was believed each witness could substantiate.
Mr. Hay observed, that he had procured the last affidavit, because he had been informed, that such an one would be required by the court; but that he presumed he might first offer the general affidavit, and if that was insufficient, he should consider himself at liberty to offer the special affidavit.
The judge said he might act as he thought proper, but that a material difference would be made, where the traverser was provided with counsel, and when he defended himself; in the latter case, if an affidavit was offered, the substance of which was insufficient to procure a continuance, an amendment would be consented to, because it might be presumed that the party was ignorant of the law:—but in the last instance, it could only be done with the consent of the attorney for the United States.
Mr. Hay applied then to the attorney for the United States, who observed, that the traverser had better take his strongest ground—upon which, the special affidavit was immediately read.
Judge Chase then observed, that he would consider the case, and probably give an opinion to-morrow.
On Thursday, for the purpose of procuring a postponement of the trial, the above affidavit was read, stating the inconveniences which Mr. Callender would have to encounter, and indeed his total inability to defend himself, without certain testimony, which could not be procured during the present term. We shall in our next publish the affidavit. Added to this, Mr. Hay
and the Attorney-General for this commonwealth, gave cogent reasons for postponement; these gentlemen acquitted themselves with great eloquence and propriety; but the court was inflexible, and fixed on Monday next for trial.
PHILADELPHIA, June 9.
Samuel Dexter, Esq. (who has accepted his appointment to the office of Secretary at War) arrived in town yesterday from Massachusetts, and will proceed to the city of Washington in a few days, to enter on the duties of his office.
NEW-YORK, June 7. STATE PRISON.
The particulars of the disturbance at the prison yesterday are as follows:
On Thursday evening, William Baker and John Smith, two prisoners, were put into the cells, for threats and improper conduct to some of their comrades. This gave offence to some of the others, who, the next day, refused to go to work until Smith and Baker were liberated. The keepers, in an attempt to enforce the wholesome rules of the prison, were forcibly opposed; and in the first conflict, James Adams, prisoner, was shot in the arm by the principal keeper. This excited the resentment of several others, who rushed forward with knives, hammers, &c. In order to disperse them, the keepers were again obliged to fire. Two muskets were discharged, and two other prisoners were slightly wounded; these daring fellows then retreated into their rooms, where they came to a determination not to work, and to oppose any attempt to the contrary. By this time the blacksmiths, nailors, &c. who were not confined, had come to a determination to support the refractory prisoners. They continued in this state of defiance till 4 in the afternoon, at which time military aid was called in, when they were obliged to submit, and Bowens, James Adams, P. Duryee, R. Bellamy, James Stanford, James Crilpin, P. Caffery, A. Irvin, John Boyer, W. Bedford, and E. Granniss, the ringleaders, were secured in cells.
We are happy to learn, that only one of the keepers was hurt, and he only received a slight wound under his right eye.
June 10.
Extract of a letter from the city of Washington, dated June 5.
The President of the United States has arrived here, and taken up his quarters at Tonnicliff's hotel:—He was received with the greatest respect by the inhabitants of this city.
It gives us much pleasure to see the officers of government coming in so early in the season, as the confidence of the inhabitants of this place will be strengthened, and every exertion made for the comfortable accommodation of all classes of citizens, who may think proper to settle on the most beautiful situation the United States afford."
Extract of a letter from St. Kitts, dated the 23d of May, 1800.
"Nothing material has occurred since I wrote you last. We have just returned from a cruise off St. Johns, Porto-Rico, in which we had very bad weather, and met with no success. At St. Thomas we saw some of the crew of the French ship which engaged the Constellation; she was condemned at Curacoa as unfit for sea, and lost 120 men killed, with a great number wounded; it was with the greatest difficulty she could be kept afloat till they got in, so roughly did Truxton handle her. We are now preparing to go on another cruise off Grandterre, Guadalupe, where we have great hopes of taking some more of the pirates, and making some valuable recaptures. There is a French ship of war there of 24 guns, and a great number of privateers of different sizes, amounting to 170 sail."
"The British May fleet sails from hence to-morrow, under convoy of the Prince of Wales, of 98 guns, Lord Hugh Seymour, and several frigates; it will consist of near 400 sail of the largest ships I ever saw, all richly laden with the produce of these islands. The French and British privateers are all swarming, the former to capture, and the latter to recapture."
"Last night we heard a considerable noise, with the report of pistols, &c. on board a British transport which lay alongside of us.—She had about 200 French prisoners on board, who rose upon the crew, 30 in number; the combat lasted but a short time, and ended in the death of three of the prisoners, and ten wounded."
In the court of Vice-Admiralty at Halifax, in Nova-Scotia, the ship Charlotte, belonging to Brothers Coffer, and Co. and the ship Warren, belonging to Messrs. John Murray and Son, of this city, were lately condemned, vessel and cargo. The loss will be very considerable to two of our principal insurance companies. We understand that the judge, in passing sentence of condemnation, gave as his opinion, and grounded his decision upon it, that a neutral vessel, accustomed to trade to an enemy's port, was liable to seizure on the high seas, even though such vessel might not at the time of her capture be carrying goods to an enemy, and though her papers might be in every respect regular.—From this decision, we hear, it is intended to make an appeal.
SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN!!
Extract of a letter from Vermont.
A NEW PROPHET.
"A child, of James Walker, born blind, and only five years of age, is visited by crowds of people for his great sagacity and foresight. He foretold the coming, and the continuation of the yellow fever at New-York and Philadelphia last season, and also the present scarcity of bread in Europe."
"He says that before the year 1808, the Jacobins are to swarm in this country, to overthrow our present government, and to put to death all the clergy, and the religious of both sexes. That having effected this revolution, they will then fall out for the supremacy, and finally destroy each other with the sword; after which the present government will again be restored, and the country flourish for one hundred years, &c."

At a meeting of the citizens of George-Town, held at Mr. M c Laughlin's tavern, on Saturday the 31st of May, 1800:
Resolved unanimously, That an address, on the part of this town, be presented to the President of the United States, upon his arrival here, welcoming him to the banks of the Potomac, and expressing the high respect entertained by the citizens for his character, and their gratitude for his high and distinguished services to his country.
Agreeably to this resolution, the following address was presented:
SIR, WHETHER we regard your signal services in the hour of our country's difficulty, or your diplomatic exertions at the conclusion of peace, when national rights of the highest import were put into peril—whether we view your firmness in repelling foreign aggression, or your sincerity in the pursuit of peace, when compatible with honour, we find abundant cause for admiration, and should commit violence to our own feelings, were we to suppress the emotions of respect and affection which your presence excites.
In every situation to which you have been called by the public voice, we recognize with delight your unvarying devotion to the public good, conspicuously manifested in your discharge of the duties of the high station you now fill.
The sublime policy which pursues as its chief end the restoration of peace abroad, and the cultivation of Americanism at home, sheds new lustre on your well-earned fame, and cannot but draw forth the veneration and gratitude of all your fellow-citizens who love their country, and their country only.—Persevere in your virtuous and wise course, and our union will become perpetual, and ourselves strong from mutual confidence and affection. Liberty and order will long gladden our land, and no rude invader will dare to approach our shores. Yourself, sharing in the general felicity, to the preservation of which your care and toil chiefly contribute, will like your august and revered predecessor enjoy the most precious reward which freemen can bestow—"The lasting attachment of a grateful and happy people."
The President returned the following Answer. To the Citizens of George-Town on the Potomac.
GENTLEMEN, I receive with much esteem, affection and gratitude, this obliging address. The approbation you have the goodness to express, is both a reward and an encouragement. I congratulate you, gentlemen, on the translation of the government to the city so near you. As the country between the former seat and the present is beautiful and fertile in a high degree, I hope that all the reluctance which remained against the change will soon be removed, and that the virtues and talents of the United States may here be displayed forever, for the preservation and perfection of our country.
JOHN ADAMS. Union Tavern, George-Town, June 4th, 1800.
June 14. On Thursday the 7th inst. the following ADDRESS was presented to the President in the chamber of the House of Representatives, at the Capitol, City of Washington, by Mr. Dalton, in behalf of the citizens:
To the President of the United States.
SIR, The inhabitants of the City of Washington rejoice in the opportunity which your presence this day affords them, of paying to you their unfeigned respect, and of giving you a welcome to the City, which, by the acts of the union, has become the metropolis of the United States.
We have long anticipated this day.—We consider this, your first visit to Columbia, as a high gratification, and look forward to behold you, Sir, opening the Congress in this edifice, the Capitol of our country.
We cannot be insensible to the blessings which Providence has been pleased to bestow, in a particular manner, on this situation; in the enjoyments of which, we have the felicity of knowing that our government is on the point of participating.
In offering our congratulations on your arrival, we join in wishes that you may spend among us the evening of a long, as you have spent, in other places, the morning of an useful and honourable life.
City of Washington, June 5th, 1800.
The following is the President's ANSWER:
To the Inhabitants of the City of Washington.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, I receive with pleasure, in this address, your friendly welcome to this city, and particularly this place. I congratulate you on the blessing which Providence has been pleased to bestow in a particular manner on this situation, and especially on its destination to be the permanent seat of government. May the future councils of this august temple be forever governed by truth and liberty, friendship, virtue and faith, which, as they are themselves the chief good and principal blessings of human nature, can never fail to ensure the union, safety, prosperity and glory of America.
JOHN ADAMS. City of Washington, At the Capitol, June 5th, 1800.
WALPOLE, June 9. An advertisement was lately published in several papers, offering a generous price for ten thousand chipping squirrel skins for exportation. So great a demand threatened a total extinction of the whole sciurine race.—The squirrel catchers were directed to apply to a purchaser in Boston, who never could be found. A notice has since been published, stating that the whole was a gross imposition from the beginning. We
would recommend to the original mover of this massacre, the moral of Æsop's fable of the boys and frogs, that though it may be sport to him, it is death to them.
BOSTON, June 14. FROM EUROPE—SUMMARILY. A re-perusal of European papers to the 30th of April, furnishes but few articles which ought to interest an American reader.
In Italy—Previous to the affairs which have been detailed, the French suffered severely from the insurgents in the Genoese territory.—The inveteracy of the peasants against the French is kept alive by the Austrian generals, and appears to be unconquerable. Massena's army, at the opening of the campaign, numbered 50,000, which was to be reinforced from the army of reserve, at Dijon.—The Austrian ranks counted 64,000, but were scattered over a large portion of territory. Early in the spring an Austrian detachment took possession of the important pass of Mount Cenis, and pushed its pickets to Lanslebourg, in Savoy. This movement has diverted, in a degree, the reinforcements intended for Massena. [The Philadelphia Gazettes say, a London paper of May 2d was received in the Active; but which had eluded the search of all the typographical serfers of the city. This paper is said by one party to contain augmentations of French victories; and by the other, to transfer the scourge of disaster from the Austrians to Massena.] Time has a talisman which will dissolve the uncertainty.
The Rhine is daily sprinkled with Austrian and French blood, in numerous trifling coups de canon . The French have recently bombarded Mannheim, as an offset for some attacks of the Austrians in another quarter.
The Emperor of Russia is said to have receded altogether from the war, and that his troops are to be recalled. The emigrant army is taken into British pay, and is to be employed in the Mediterranean.
In Switzerland the new government has assumed a new tone. It now speaks loudly of the oppressions of the Mother Republic , and complains boldly of the failure of the attempts to neutralize the situation of the country. Despair has almost driven the Swiss to madness.
The Batavian Republic has demurred to the requests of loans made by France. Citizen Marmont has left Amsterdam in dudgeon, and has returned to Paris. Even Dutch phlegm begins to recede from the reiteration of l'accolade fraternelle .
The invasion of Ireland is still on the list of French projects; and the Brest combined fleet is said to be equipping, to waft another army, under Gen. Hombart, to Hibernia. The British government, in consequence, has taken measures to ensure to the invaders a second edition of their former fate, and to render the attempt as proverbial for folly as the Holland expeditions are in Great-Britain; or those of Penobscot and Rhode-Island were in the United States.
Every account agrees, that the war will be prosecuted with redoubled vigour.—Intrepidity on both sides has acquired the aid of discipline; and in the fall of every Frenchman or Austrian, a rival will be a comrade in dust. The Archduke Charles, it is said, will assume the command of the Austrians as soon as his health will permit.—England continues to supply the nerve of war,—upwards of two millions and an half of specie have reached Hamburg, as a part of the English subsidies to Germany.
Considerable quantities of grain, flour and rice, were arriving in Great-Britain, at the last dates. Wheat was from 93s. to 138s. sterling per quarter, of eight bushels. But a scarcity still existed, and the price of bread was augmenting. [Centinel.]
June 17. The storm of thunder and lightning on Thursday last, accompanied with a shower of hail, did considerable damage in several parts of the country. Gen. Crane's barn and cider-house at Canton, and Mr. Newell's barn at Lynn, were consumed by lightning; and the growing corn, peas, beans, &c. &c. were much injured by the hail. In Reading, many panes of glass were broken by the hail stones.
The Electors of President, &c. for New-Hampshire, are chosen by the Legislature.
Capt. Houston, arrived at Philadelphia from Laguira, and who left there May 15, informs, that orders had been received from Spain for the ports being immediately shut.
A Mr. Taylor, of Roxbury, being hurt by a bull, apparently expired. He was laid out, and preparations commenced for his burial. After remaining six hours without any mark of animation, signs of life appeared; and he is now in a fair way to perfect recovery.
A Horse missing.
STRAYED or Stolen from the stable of the Subscriber, on the night of the 14th inst. a Bright Bay HORSE, with black mane and tail; his ears rather short, and not so picked as common; his left hind foot white, he is of a middling size, handsome carriage, and a natural trotter; has lately been shod, the fore shoes new.—If said Horse has strayed, all necessary charges will be paid on his being returned, together with the thanks of the owner;—but if stolen, TWENTY DOLLARS Reward for the Horse and Thief. SAMUEL AMES. June 18.
Loft, ON Monday last, two TICKETS in the Barrington Meeting-House Lottery—No's. 820 and 821. Whoever may have found the same, is requested to leave them with the subscriber. Should they draw prizes, no one will be entitled to receive the money, except by my order. OLIVER MILLER. June 18.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18.
FROM OXFORD, JUNE 13.
"On Tuesday last, Major-Gen. HAMILTON, with his suite, arrived at this place; and on the succeeding day he reviewed the brigade under the command of Col. Rice. On this occasion the troops performed their manœuvres with that exactness and activity which manifested attention in the men, and superiority in their officers. The General expressed an unequivocal approbation of the discipline of the army—and beheld with pleasure the progress of subordination, and attention to dress and decorum."
"On Thursday, the General made a public dinner, to which all the officers of the brigade, and several gentlemen of the permanent army, were invited. A convenient colonnade was erected for the purpose, over which the flag of the United States was displayed; and during the entertainment, the air was filled with martial music, from a new formed band, and from a large collection of drums and fifes. Hilarity and joy pervaded the guests—but when they drank to the MEMORY OF WASHINGTON! and a parting sentiment was given by Gen. H. a burst of extreme sensibility suffused every cheek, and demonstrated the agitation of every bosom."
"But Friday was reserved for a more prominent display of the passions of the human mind. At 7 o'clock in the morning, the brigade was formed into an hollow square, when the General addressed his fellow-soldiers in a speech of about half an hour in length. On this occasion, the troops were moved, not merely on account of this last interview with their General, but by the impressive sentiments which fell from his lips, enforced by the most charming eloquence, and pointed diction. I cannot give even an epitome of this address;—suffice it to observe, that he inculcated sentiments suitable for directing the conduct of the army subsequent to its retirement into private life—such sentiments as awakened, and I trust will keep alive, the patriotism of the officers and men; and induce them again, at the call of their country, to make new sacrifices for its defence."
"This day the General sets out on a visit to the eastward; probably as far as Portland, but certainly as far as the capital of New-Hampshire. On his return to New-York, he will take Providence and Newport in his way."
Major-General HAMILTON has arrived at Boston.
Advices of the 25th ult. from Cape-Francois Rate, that it was there rumoured that a peace between Toussaint and Rigaud had been concluded.
Mr. William Cobbett, alias Peter Porcupine, who lately embarked at New-York for London, has published a farewell address to the public, the concluding paragraph of which runs thus:
"To my friends, who are also the true friends of America, I wish that peace and happiness which virtue ought to ensure, but which I fear they will not find; and to my foes I can wish no greater curse than that which, with a malignity and an obstinacy unparalleled, they are preparing for themselves and for their country. With this I depart for that HOME, where neither the moth of democracy nor the rust of federalism doth corrupt, and where thieves do not, with impunity, break through and steal five thousand dollars at a time."
In the reply of the Senate of Massachusetts to the address of Governor Strong, they observe, with respect to foreign affairs:
"Whatever may be the event of our negotiations with the French government, it will be a source of satisfaction to the people of the United States, that every measure has been adopted, which wisdom and prudence could dictate, to reconcile our differences in an amicable manner. Having been patient under multiplied and aggravated encroachments upon our rights as a neutral nation, we have the fullest confidence, that the independent and enlightened citizens of America will cheerfully submit to every measure and duty which the safety and honour of their country may demand. We cordially unite with your Excellency in opinion, that the restoration of harmony will greatly depend upon our preparations for defence. And when the faithful pen of history shall record our sincere and ardent desires for reconciliation and peace, may it also record the grateful acknowledgments of Americans to the Author of every "good and perfect gift," for the blessings of the best government by which society has ever been united."
JUNIUS.
A London paper of March 6, says, "the late Rev. Mr. Rosenhagen is said to have left amongst his papers, which he has bequeathed to his friends, Messrs. Chase, Sewer and Chase, and which are on their way from Madras, where he died, a solemn declaration, that he was the sole author of the Letters of Junius."
The crew of the ship Ulysses , of Boston, while on our North-West Coast, mutinied and took possession of her. Fortunately two other American vessels soon arrived there, and assisted to quell the mutiny. The mutineers were afterwards carried in irons to Canton, and distributed among several vessels. Capt. Donnison, of the ship Hope , lately arrived at Bristol, from Canton, brought one of them, who calls himself an Englishman; he will be confined in gaol till the return of the Ulysses , when probably his trial will commence.
The Hon. John Marshall, Esq. Secretary of State, arrived here on Saturday.
The President went yesterday on a visit to Mount-Vernon, lately the seat of Gen. Washington, now the residence of his worthy widow; where his virtues and glories still seem assembled round his tomb. [Georgetown Gazette.]
(OFFICIAL.) Extract of a letter from Edward Preble, Esq. Commander of the United States frigate Essex , to the Secretary of the Navy, dated the 13th of March, 1800.
Table Bay, Cape of Good-Hope.
"I have the honour to inform you, that I arrived here on the 14th inst. with the Essex frigate under my command. The manner in which I have been received by the Admiral, Sir Roger Curtis, and the Governor, Sir George Young, has been honourable to our flag, and highly flattering to me."
"The day after leaving Newport a snow storm came on, and we parted with the 3 merchant vessels under convoy, and on the 18th of January, in a heavy gale of wind, in lat. 38:23 N. long. 54:9 W. lost sight of the Congress, not being able to carry sail to keep up with her, without hazarding the loss of my masts."
"The 24th of January, in lat. 16:25 N. long. 28:30 W. our mainmast was discovered to be very badly sprung between decks; every exertion was made to secure it, and on the 26th that object was completed."
"I begin to fear some accident has happened to the Congress, and if she does not arrive by the time I am ready for sea, I shall not wait a moment for her, but make the best of my way to the port of destination; and as the Essex is a remarkable fast-sailer, I am in hopes to reach it in season to answer the objects government had in view in sending me out."
"The British have six men of war here; four of which are two deckers, one frigate and a sloop, some of which have lately returned from a cruise off the Isle of France, after having chased on shore and burnt Le Precieuse French frigate, the only one which the French had remaining in the India seas."
"The day after my arrival, each of the captains of the men of war waited on me on board the Essex , with their compliments of congratulation, and I was invited to dine with the Admiral the day following. I received the same attention from the Governor—they both appeared to be disposed to render me every service in their power, and to make my stay here as pleasant as possible."
"I have this day been presented with a paper from Bombay, which contains the order of the governor of the Isle of France, for the confiscation of all American property.—I am told here the French have several privateers about the Straits of Sunda, and I am in hopes the superior sailing of the Essex will enable me to pick up some of them.—Every exertion shall be used for that purpose."
Died,
In this town, Mr. Obadiah Sprague, in the 83d year of his age, an honest man, and a respectable citizen.
Mrs. Jones, consort of Mr. Timothy Jones. In an advanced age, Mr. John Wilkes.
At Coasters Harbour Island, of the small-pox, Mr. Jacob Lopez, of Newport, in the 20th year of his age.
At Wrentham, after a lingering illness, Mr. Benjamin Heaton, Printer, aged 25 years.
At Frederick-Town, (Virginia) on the 3d inst. in the 44th year of her age, Mrs. Catharine Hoffman, the consort of John Hoffman, merchant, of that place. She was attacked in the morning at half past six, with a violent stroke of the apoplexy, and continued senseless until half past eleven, P. M. when she expired, and left her husband and nine children to deplore her untimely and irreparable loss.
Just received from London, AND NOW FOR SALE,
A Large and general assortment of IUGS and MEDICINES, PAINTERS' COLOURS and DYE-STUFFS, Also,
A few tons of well-assorted SHOT. The whole will be sold on very moderate terms, by A. THROOP. Providence, June 18.
For Sale,
At the BOOK-STORE of HENRY CUSHING, SPY-GLASSES, one handsome Double Microscope, Hopkins' new invented Elastic Razor-Straps, a neat assortment of Penknives, Snuffers, Scissors, Knives and Forks, Dessert do. Plated Thimbles, Cork-Screws, China Snuff-Boxes, &c. A good assortment of Charts, Seamen's Journals, &c.
Ticke's and Quarters in the Second Class of the Philanthropic Lottery, and a few in the Seventh Class of Dartmouth College Lottery, now drawing—Highest prize, 5000 dolls. June 18.
Real Estate at Auction.
By Order of Court.
ON Saturday the 28th instant, at 12 o'clock, on the premises, there will be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, a small FARM, in Attleborough, about seven miles from Providence; well watered (a stream of water running through the whole, which was never dry) and wooded, being the estate of which NATHAN TINGLEY, late of Attleborough, died seized. There is a beautiful young Orchard upon it, consisting of almost two hundred thriving Trees, which produce in great plenty some of the best fruit in the country. The soil is most surprisingly fruitful, and the situation particularly pleasing. Any gentleman who wishes to purchase a most delightful situation for a country seat, is invited to avail himself of this opportunity; every particular relative to the sale, &c. may be obtained by applying to ARAUNAH TINGLEY, Admin. June 18.

Selected Poetry.
From the New-York WEEKLY MUSEUM.
COLLIN AND ANNA.
A h! where is the beautiful maid That dwelt in yon cottage so gay? The roses, beginning to fade, Proclaim the fair charmer away. They once of her hand were the care, The lillies were flourishing too; But the lillies no longer are fair, The roses have lost their sweet hue.
Her sheep were all bleating for food, They once were her principal pride; She leads them no more through the wood To drink of the smooth-flowing tide; No more the gay songsters at dawn, Forth warble their heavenly strains, For oh! the sweet maiden has gone, The pride and delight of the plains.
"Ah! where is the charmer," they cry, "That once our young choirs blest? She instructed our infants to fly, And gather'd soft down for their nest." The groves her departure bewail, The fountains themselves seem to mourn, The flocks of the valley all hail The sweet nymph of the plains to return.
Young Collin she lov'd to despair— He swore he would ever be true; For Collin was comely and fair, But ah! he was treacherous too. Young Collin had riches in store, But for wealth Anna never repin'd; She lov'd him, and with'd nothing more, For he was the choice of her mind.
All his days he swore with her to pass, She believ'd ev'ry word that he said; She lov'd him too fondly, alas! And in one luckless hour was betray'd: He left her the victim of shame— He left her deserted—forlorn— Each blushes to mention her name, Each nymph passes by with a scorn.
No more she trips over the green, The delight of the neighbouring swains; No more she enlivens the scene, For no more she's the pride of the plains. She once was the loveliest flow'r That the village of Auburn could boast; But ah! it was snapp'd in a show'r, Its fragrance forever was lost.
"Ah! Collin was faithless!" she sigh'd, "And left the lost Anna to mourn, To seek him a worthier bride, Perhaps never more to return. My days are all pass'd in despair; The night never lulls me to sleep; Had Collin been constant as fair, He had never left Anna to weep.
"My father forbids me, with rage, To enter his peaceful shed; I once was the child of his age, But now has now has my innocence fled: No comfort on earth can I find, Here friendless and famish'd I roam, No swain to relieve me inclin'd, To shield me from tempests, no home!
"Oh! where shall I rest my sad head? My bosom with sorrow beats high; The glory of virtue has fled, And Anna determines to die." She plung'd in the fast-rolling stream That winded its course through the vale— The shepherd awhile ceas'd his theme, And gently along blew the gale.
PUER.
On the Affection due to a Mother.
"MARK that parent hen," said a father to his beloved daughter: "with what anxious care does she call together her offspring, and cover them with her expanded wings. The kite hovering in the air, and disappointed of his prey, may perhaps dart upon the hen herself, and bear her off in his talons! Does not this fight suggest to you the tenderness and affection of your mother? Her watchful care protected you in the helpless period of infancy, when she nourished you with her milk, taught your limbs to move, and your tongue to lisp its uninformed accents. In childhood she has mourned over your little griefs; has rejoiced in your innocent delights; has administered to you the healing balm in sickness, and has instilled into your mind the love of truth, of virtue, and of wisdom. Oh! cherish every sentiment of respect for such a mother. She merits your warmest gratitude, esteem and veneration."
ON SYMPATHY.
"Come then with me thy sorrow pain, And ease my woes by telling thine." IT is a pure stream that swells the tide of sympathy—it is an excellent heart that interests itself in the feelings of others—it is a heaven-like disposition that engages the affections, and extorts the sympathetic tear for the misfortunes of a friend. Mankind are ever subject to ills, infirmities and disappointments. Every breast, at some particular period, experiences sorrow and distress. Pains and perplexities are the long lived plagues of human existence: but sympathy is the balm that heals these wounds. If a person, who has long a precious friend, can find another who will feelingly participate in his misfortune, he is well nigh compensated for his loss. And delightful is the task, to a feeling mind, of softening the painful pillow of the sick, amusing the thoughts of the unhappy, and alleviating the tortures of the afflicted.
From the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
"Whose adorning let it not be the outward adorning of plaiting of hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel: but let it be the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit."
IN the passage immediately preceding and connected with the text, St. Peter exhorts wives to be in subjection to their husbands. He then proceeds to recommend, that female ornaments consist not merely of artful decorations, and exterior polish, but of internal worth and loveliness,—of a "meek and quiet spirit." The exhortation preceding the text might naturally flow from an unpolished fisherman, who sought rather to chasten prevailing error, and check the torrent of corruption, than to adapt his doctrines to the vitiated taste and manners of a courtly age.
The first part of the Saint's exhortation I shall not attempt to enforce. Subjection , amid the refinements of the times, is a term fraught with absurdity, and conveys an idea so grossly irrational and unpopular, as to be almost universally exploded. Of every species of subjection , that of wives to their husbands is deemed the most irrational and absurd. It would therefore be hardiness to advocate a doctrine to which "a deaf ear is turned." Moreover, the example of the "holy women in the old time," and the illustrious instance of conjugal obedience displayed by Sara to her Abraham, which are urged with energy by the Scriptural writer, would have but a sorry influence in correcting the prevailing anarchical manners of the matrimonial state. My text, indeed, favours somewhat of the spirit of the context, and may not readily be received as sound doctrine by all; but I shall attempt, however, to show that the preference given by St. Peter is decidedly just.
By a "meek and quiet spirit," I am disposed to understand St. Peter to mean that mildness of manners, suavity of temper, and gentleness of disposition, which are decisive indications of superior worth, not that tameness which is the mark of concomitant weakness. The temper and demeanor recommended by St. Peter, are the direct opposite of the brazen deportment of the modern Virago , and his doctrines are the perfect antipodes of Wolfsoncraftian philosophy. He neither seeks to sink the fair by superlative effeminacy into insignificance, nor labours to lure them from those limits, where alone they shine with genuine lustre.
St. Peter clearly indicates that he had been conversant with the sex, and displays an intimacy with the female heart, in the cautionary precept in the text. The fair in all ages have carefully cultivated the arts of personal decoration. Beauty adds force to the charms of nature, by the refinement of dress; and deformity and ugliness seek to be transformed into objects of admiration by the plastic hand of art, in the magic workshop of fashion. A taste for this "outward adorning" is discernible among those upon whom the gifts of fortune are bestowed, and among those to whom they are denied. This ornament has a fascinating influence upon man, and the attainment of this influence is a ruling passion of the female heart. The lowly shepherdess, by the taste and neatness of her pastoral habit, seeks the admiration of a captivated swain, and the courtly Cleopatra conceived the consummate texture of her apparel, the richness of her purple, and the brilliance of her diamonds, no mean auxiliaries to the conquest which brought to her feet the Masters of Imperial Rome.
The epistolary writer speaks of the ornament, recommended in our text, as being "that which is not corruptible," and as being, "in the sight of God, of great price." The wife, who makes this spirit her ornament, brings happiness to the abode of her husband. It is a diamond of the finest water, a jewel of the most sparkling brilliancy; its lustre is unclouded by poverty, and untarnished by age. With propriety, then, does St. Peter recommend, that this be the ornament of wives, and their adorning be not "the outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel." The latter, without the former, is, indeed, an empty decoration; an honest worth cannot but regard, with unspeakable contempt, the gorgeous externals which cover a depraved heart or an unpolished understanding.
Who has regarded, even with careless attention, the prevailing taste of the age for external ornament, and perceives not, that our subject admits of a ready application to our own time? The store-house of the milliner is not less replete with variegated and monstrous devices, than Pandora's box with evils. The evanescent nature and succession of fashion, display a reduction of a part of the fairest portion of creation to an ignominious level with the changing camelion. "Plaiting the hair, wearing of gold, and putting on of apparel," have with a part of our species become almost the sole business of life. The gifts of God and the advantages of fortune are vilely prostituted, in this ignoble infatuation, and there prevails a wretched and shameful neglect of "the hidden man of the heart."
A word of further exhortation shall close my discourse. There are wives, who are distinguished neither by gaudy frippery, nor becoming decency of dress; but who, by a slovenly disregard of external appearance, outrage the feelings and insult the delicacy of their husbands. Such have usually, before marriage, flaunted in all the varieties of arts, and have been noted for nice attention to outward embellishment. Instead of a crown, such an one is a curse, she proveth to her help-mate, that "favour is deceitful, and beauty vain;" she "maketh ashamed, and is as rottenness in his bones."
The Lay Preacher of Pennsylvania.
Oak and Hemlock Bark
WANTED by the subscriber, for which good pay will be made, if delivered soon.
OLIVER BOWEN, jun.
May 28.
The Most Worshipful PELEG CLARKE, Grand Master.
THE Grand Lodge of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations will celebrate the Festival of St. John the Baptist, on Tuesday the 24th current, at the Lodge-Room in Providence, at 9 o'clock in the morning, at which time and place the officers and members thereof, and all Lodges subordinate thereto, will give their attendance. All Brethren within the State, and of the neighbouring Lodges, are respectfully invited to attend.
By Order, JOHN HANDY, Grand Sec'y. Newport, June 10, 1800.
To be Let,
AND ENTERED UPON IMMEDIATELY, ONE half of a new two story DWELLING-HOUSE, situated at the north-Mesterly part of the town, on Olney's Lane, so called. Enquire of RICHARD and THOMAS JACKSON, or JEREMIAH OLNEY. June 11. (2m.)
Forty Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 28th of May last, an indentured APPRENTICE LAD, named CHARLES M. KINGSMAN, in the 20th year of his age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, rather light complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, and has some impediment in his speech. Had on, when he went away, a striped cotton shirt, brown short coat, duck trowsers, castor hat, and carried with him a bundle of other cloaths. Whoever will return said lad to his master, and insure him to serve his time out faithfully, agreeable to his indenture, shall have forty dollars reward.
All masters of vessels, and others, are forbid harbouring said lad on the penalty of the law. ABEL ALLEN. June 4.
John Carlile,
Cabinet and Chair-Maker, At his shop, in Benefit-street, opposite the Dwelling-House of the late Col. NIGHTINGALE,
CONTINUES to carry on the Cabinet and Chair-making business, in all its branches; where may be had, at the shortest notice, all kinds of fashionable FURNITURE, made in the best manner.
He has at all times on hand, READY-MADE FURNITURE, suitable for exportation, which may be delivered at a short notice.
Gun-Carriages of all sizes, for armed vessels, made at a short notice, of durable materials, and on the most approved construction. June 4.
For Sale,
THAT pleasantly situated FARM, and elegant stand for a TAVERN, in Mendon, long known by the name of AMMILON'S TAVERN, containing 130 acres of the best land in the county of Worcester, being well watered, and equally proportioned as to Mowing, Pasturing, Tillage and Woodland; with an orchard that will produce apples for 150 barrels of cider, yearly, and a large number of young trees, grafted with different kinds of fruit. There are about 50 tons of English Hay cut on said farm yearly. There is a new House, two stories high, well finished, with a hall 36 feet long and 18 feet wide; likewise, another convenient Dwelling-House, a Hatter's Shop, two Barns and Stables, and a Cider-House, Mill and Press, and other out-houses. It is one of the best stands for a tavern of any in the country, being on the TURNPIKE-ROAD from Hartford to Boston, and likewise on the road from Providence to Worcester, and a few rods north of the Meeting-House in Mendon. There is one tavern within 3 miles, and no other within 6 miles, in any direction. The farm lies nearly in a square body; three sides of it adjoin on roads, it is well fenced into square lots, with good stone wall. For pleasantness, health and profit, none exceed it. For conditions of sale, and further particulars, apply to the subscribers, on the premises.
MILLER and FULLER. Mendon, May 30.
New, Cheap and Good!
JUST OPENED, And will be sold on the lowest terms for cash, by
Elisha Dyer,
A General assortment of fancy Spring and Summer GOODS, worth the attention of customers.
ALSO, received last week, 16,000 wt. of first quality TOBACCO, on terms and credit to suit the purchaser, for good security. May 28. (5w.)
For Sale,
At the POST-OFFICE in this Town, DR. LEE's patent New-London Bileous PILLS, celebrated throughout the United States and the West-Indies, in the cure and prevention of intermitent, remittent, bileous, inflammatory and yellow fevers—jaundice, bilious cholic, indigestion, dropsy, gout rheumatism, pleurisy, chlorosis, worms, dysentery, bilious vomitings, convulsion and epileptic fits, asthma, coughs and colds accompanied with costiveness, foul stomach, scurvy, sore throat, hypochondria, and hysterical affections, &c. &c. &c.
Certificates of their efficacy may be seen by applying to the vender, who has the exclusive privilege of vending in this town, and will be regularly supplied with the genuine pills from the patentee.
April 2. (3m.)
Thomas S. Webb
HAS FOR SALE, At his Paper-Hanging Manufactory, in Broad Street, opposite Dr. Dyer's (west side of the river), a large assortment of
PAPER-HANGINGS.
CONSISTING of upwards of four thousand rolls, suitable for covering rooms, chimneys, entries and halls; with festoon, patch, chintz and common borders, from one to ten inches in breadth, by wholesale and retail. A handsome deduction made to those who purchase to sell again. Also, a general assortment of Books and Stationary, Music and Instruments.
C. and B. Clarionets, Hautboys, Flutes, Violins, Fifes, Books of instruction for the Clarionet, Hautboy, Violin, Flute, Forte Piano, &c. and several hundred different songs in sheet music. March 5. (6m.)
HAPPY CONTRADICTION.
OLD FRIENDS WITH NEW FACES. An extraordinary event at the opening of the extraordinary year 1800, Being the beginning of the latter end of a century.
AT a tavern last night an old fashioned health was drank—"May we never see an old friend with a new face."—Q, who sat in a corner, slyly observed, that it was all RUDDER; that he could satisfy the company they would be all glad to see their friends with new faces. Some grumbled, others laughed, but all seemed curious to learn the particulars; he began thus: "Have you never used
"HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS?" Yes, said one—No, said another; the experienced applauded the explanation, and those who had been in the habit of mowing their muzzles with handknives, felt the brushes on their chins bristle with eagerness to render their old fashioned faces new to their friends—to satisfy their curiosity Q went on thus,
HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS, which dispense the most sanguine by their smooth and agreeable execution, are sold by appointment, at 75 cents, 1 dollar and 25 cents, and 2 dollars each, with the addition of a composition that will keep it in order for ages, at 50 cents.
BUT MARK THE IMPROVEMENT. To men who travel where there are no professional face-scrapers—to seamen of every grade—to the whiskered soldier in his butted tent—(how comfortable.)
The new invented and improved Box, containing, in the compass of little more than an ordinary comb-case,
A polished Razor—Comb—Brush—Lather Box, and Mirror—with a box for the surprising composition, all in a Morocco case, most conveniently calculated to fit the pocket, without incumbrance.
The whole of this new portable and useful apparatus, sold at No. 64 South Third Street (opposite the United States Bank) Philadelphia; and in Providence, by JEREMIAH F. JENKINS, at No. 8, Market-street.
At only three Dollars. And by the agents usually appointed to dispose of the invaluable and agreeable STROP. Feb. 19. (t.f.)
To be Sold,
A PEW in the new Benevolent Congregational Meeting-House, on the lower floor, in a pleasant situation. For particulars, inquire of the Printer. May 28.
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.
JOHN BREWER
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a shop in the House of Mr. Spalding, formerly occupied by Mr. Nelson, where he carries on the
Book-Binding Business.
Those who will favour him with their custom, may depend upon having their work well done and upon the most reasonable terms.
A handsome assortment of Account Books will be kept constantly for sale. May 21.