Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-08-13 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
Wm. C. Baen, & Co.
BEG leave to inform their Friends and the Public, that they have received, in addition to their former assortment, the following Articles, viz.
GOOD BARGAIN. To be let, very cheap, a part of a Dwelling-House, sufficient for a large family—situated in an airy and pleasant part of the town—with a well of excellent water; also, an excellent Garden, full of every kind of useful vegetables and flowers. It will be let with, or without furniture. Apply to the Printer. Newport, August 6, 1803.
MASON'S HALL LOTTERY.
THE Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. at their last session, having granted permission to the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of St. John's Lodge, No. 1, in Newport, to raise by Lottery the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars, to discharge the debt due on Mason's Hall; and having appointed the subscribers Managers (who have given bonds to the General Treasurer) they present the following Scheme for the patronage of the Public.
Table with 2 columns: Prize, Dollars. Lists prizes from 2500 down to 1000, 500, 250, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 1.
1903 Prizes. 3097 Blank. 5000 Tickets at 4 Dollars is 20000. This Scheme is calculated for the advantage of adventurers; there being not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize, and the prizes only subject to a deduction of twelve and one-half per cent. The encouragement and assistance which the Managers flatter themselves will be given to this Lottery, by the Masonic Fraternity in this and the neighbouring States, leaves them without a doubt that the Tickets will meet a speedy sale, and that the drawing will commence in a short time; which as soon as finished, a list of the prizes will be published, and thirty days after, the prizes will be punctually paid. Those Prizes which are not demanded within twelve months after drawn, will be deemed generously given for the purpose of the Lottery.
Benjamin Wightman, & Co. HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware, &c. which they will dispose of, on reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail. Among which are the following Articles: Holland Gin, West-India Rum, Brandy, Brown Sugar, Soochong & Bohea Tea, Coffee, Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Starch, N. Y. Soap, Mustard, Copperas, Sherry & Malaga Wines, Superior Flour by the Barrel.
NOTICE. It is hereby given, to all persons having any demands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON, late of Jamestown, deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to MARY CONGDON, of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, her lawful Agent, at Newport. November 22, 1802.
Call and See! WILLIAM TILLINGHAST, HAS just received from Boston, and New-York, a large Assortment of English & India GOODS, which he is determined to dispose of at Wholesale or Retail, as low as can be purchased in Newport. July 2, 1803.
John & Henry Cahoon, At their Store on Banister's Wharf, HAVE FOR SALE, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the bag; Flour, by the barrel; Mould and Drip Candles, by the box; Iron Caboose; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—Also, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum; Iron Stoves—Salt Peter'd Hams—Loaf Sugar; Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—Likewise, LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—their favours gratefully acknowledged. GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Midling, per hushel or barrel.—Onion, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802.
NICOLAS GEFROY, HAS Constantly in hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms. He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business in all its branches, & will make or repair any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion. He has like-wise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dunks, & all sundry and hangars; plated bits, stirrups, spurs; tea-trays; cafus, andirons, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day glass; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; salpads, &c.; trunks; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beaver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; best Mackabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. In addition to the above, he has received by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line; among which are, Gentlemen's fowling pieces, double and single-barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of various kinds and fashion; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl. Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver.
Nicholas Webster, INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following Articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—Also, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21, 1801.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favours will be gratefully acknowledged, by WING SPOONER, & CHARLES C. DUNHAM. Newport, April 3, 1802.
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12. Keyes & Brigham, HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mss., mss and prime Beef, mss and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dipp tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef. Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provision, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1803.
MEIN & ROGERS HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE in Thames-Street, at the Head of Banister's Wharf, NEWPORT, A general Assortment of GROCERIES, WHOLESALE & RETAIL. Jamaica Rum, 4th and 5th Proof Cogniac Brandy Best Holland Geneva Old Madeira London Particular Do. N. Y. Market Sherry Lisbon Malaga Port—and Claret Hibbert's brown Stout and London Porter French Cordials, a great Variety Molasses Best Hylton Hylton Hylton-skin Soochong—and Bohemian Coffee Loaf, Mucavado, & India Sugars Cask and box Raisins Currants Almonds Prunes Olives Anchovies Superfine & fine Flour Mace Nutmegs Cloves Cinnamon Cassia Allspice Pepper Ginger Cayenne Pepper Best Durham Mustard Do. English Starch Pearl Barley Olive Oil—in Flasks Basket Salt Salt-Petre Allum Best Indigo Roll Brimstone Gun Powder Patent Shot Ingredients for Bitters Spermaceti Candles Best Maccabau and Scotch Snuff Tobacco Best Spanish Segars China—in Tea sets 25 bbls. Pilot Bread 25 Do. Ship do. An Assortment of Glass & Crockery Ware—together with a Variety of other Articles. Also, 40 quarter casks Gun-powder, 8 pipes best Alicante Brandy, Best heart and club Germal Steel, 6 chests Bohemian Tea. Just received by the Schooner Isaac, from Jamaica, FIFTY ONE puncheons 4th proof Rum. 19 hogheads Rum. 6 hogheads and 8 barrels Coffee. 1 cask Indian Arrow-Root. August, 1803.
Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason, to the shop of Mr. Thomas Howland, directly opposite—where all kinds of TIN WARE can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this town. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD.
For Sale, by the subscriber, a great quantity of OAK KUM, WHICH will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as low as can be purchased in this State. CASH, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12.
Freborn & Charles Coggeshall, OPPOSITE Mr. G. Gibb's Store, have constantly for sale, a great variety of TRUNKS, From One Dollar 25 Cents, to Eight Dollars each. Likewise, Men's and Women's warranted Saddles and Bridles, men's and women's Shoes. Also, Rum, Brandy, Gin, Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Molasses, Flour, Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Cinnamon, & other articles in the Grocery line. They have on hand, one hundred pair of Boys Calf skin Shoes. All which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. Best Spanish SEGARS, by the large or small quantity. Newport, April 20, 1803. Blank Deeds, Manifests, Portage Bills, Bills of Lading, &c. for sale at this office.
CHARACTER OF THOMAS JEFFERSON, President of the United States. By ALLAN B. MACRUBER, Of Lexington, (Ken.) (Concluded from our last.)
THERE was no character perhaps, in America, more eminently calculated to fill the department of State, than Mr. Jefferson. Few men who have travelled as he has travelled with more advantage; and had a greater capacity of receiving improvement, from this mode of it, than he has. The genius of each nation, its particular customs and manners, and the great relative interests which regulated the policy of courts, were subjects, with which he was acquainted; and eminently fitted him, to fill a department, the peculiar organ of their communications. Controversy, which so frequently betrays the fallibility of the understanding, because it begets intemperance, never makes him a victim to the deligmas of his opponent. He listens to his arguments with serious attention; draws new sources of information from conflicting principles; and if he is animated at all, it is with the discovery of a new truth. There are, perhaps, few men better calculated always to triumph and always to leave upon the mind, at least the most favorable impressions, if not the most decisive conviction. This is not difficult to account for, when applied to Mr. Jefferson; because few men, like him, deserve the application. He never hazards an opinion without the authority of experience, and the conviction of reason. Travel and observation have matured one, and extensive application and reflection, have invigorated the other. His principles, therefore, convey the strongest impressions; which he enforces by logical deduction and mathematical precision, drawn from an expanded intellect, that separates with infinite facility, the purity of truth, from the grosser materials of error.
When citizen Genet, the ex-minister of Robespierre's fanaticism, appeared in America, he attempted to impose his new philosophy of light and liberty upon the government. He had nothing to boast of, on the score of superior diplomatic skill. His communications to the Secretary of State, were evidently of the tampering kind. They were impregnably all the marks of that enthusiastic insanity, which regulated the councils of the nation; and which were calculated to mislead their object, by disgusting their intended victims. The mind of Mr. Jefferson, discovered itself, in an early period of his correspondence with the French minister. The communications of Genet were decorated with all the flowers of eloquence, without the force and conviction of rhetorical energy. Accustomed to diplomatic calculation, and intimately combining cause with effect, Mr. Jefferson apprehended the subject, with strength and precision; considered it; developed it; viewed it on all sides; listened to every appeal, and attended to every charge; and in every communication, burst forth with a strength of refutation, that at once detected and embarrassed the disappointed minister of a wily and fanatic faction.
It is, in most instances, useless to oppose enthusiasm with the deliberate coolness of reason and argument. They are the antipodes of each other; and of that imperious nature, which mutually solicit triumph and disdain reconciliation. The tyranny of the Robespierrean principles, were calculated to inveigle within the vortex of European politics, the American government and people. The coolness and sagacity of the Secretary of State, composed their defence and protection. The appeal was mutually made to the government; and it is a fortunate circumstance, that there existed this tribunal to approve the measures of the Secretary, and to silence forever, the declamatory oracle of an insidious faction. Checked and defeated on all sides, his doctrines stripped of their visionary principles, and himself betrayed into the labyrinth of diplomatic mystery, their ex-divinity, sunk into the silence of contempt; declaring with his last breath, that Mr. Jefferson was the only man in America, whose talents he highly respected.
The diplomatic contest with Genet, was not the only one which drew forth into action, the splendid abilities of Mr. Jefferson. The American world was for some time amused, with the communications of the English minister, Hammond. Their object is too well known, to require delineation. It was a contest between the antiquated principles of a rotten monarchy, deluded by the fallacious idea of effecting a triumph, and the newly acquired maxims of the republican philosopher. The communications of Hammond, were stamped the original dullness and stupidity of their author. Incapable of convincing by the energy of argument, the importance of the minister was maintained, by the length and number of his letters; and by that rigid perseverance, which was calculated to irritate and disgust. Tired with the correspondence, the Secretary of State

appears to have collected together the united energies of his mind, in a single letter, of considerable length, wherein he combines with infinite skill, the erudition of the counsellor, the wisdom of the politician, and the sagacity of diplomatic ingenuity. No longer deluded by the dreams of triumph, Hammond in a short time went home, to kiss the aristocratical hand that makes him a slave; and Mr. Jefferson, to seek that repose in retirement, which his laborious attention to the duties of his office seemed to demand.
Mr. Jefferson appears, from the incomparable felicity of his temper, to have arrived at the most elevated height of philosophy. He is not escaped the misfortune, if it is one, of having enemies to depreciate his virtues and calumniate his principles. These virtues have frequently furnished pretences for the bitterest calumny. The equanimity of his temper, however, never fell a victim to the unmanly provocation, which so often disturb little minds. His contempt for unjust censure, his dignified reserve, beneath the insolence of ministerial loquacity, and his unshaken serenity, whilst the whole political world is moving around him, marks a soul capable of holding calmness in defiance. Viewing mankind as they really are, biased by passion, swayed by prejudice, and with ears continually open to the invocations of individual interest, he stands aloof in the tenement of his own exalted mind, and, like Jupiter from Olympus, surveys with serenity and silence the fate of empires. It is well known, however, that his enemies are of that obsequious tribe of court parasites, who move in the inferior circles of respectability, and feel the influence of talents, which they seek to decry by the arts of petulance and loquacity.
He has sufficient knowledge of human nature, to know that this is the involuntary tribute of envy, and is consoled, that it is the medium for the inculcation of truth and is satisfied that he is not deserving of reproach, and is silent. Surely the man who can preserve such equanimity of temper, who can maintain the composure of his mind, and listen to unmerited reproach, without the ganciousness of defending it; surely such a man is intitled to the first place in our esteem. They are attributes which few men possess; are the productions of the most difficult of all attainments, the knowledge and esteem of ourselves, and flow from an elevated philosophy, that seeks tranquility in conscious rectitude; which teaches forbearance, whilst it refines our knowledge of human nature, and views the conflicting passions of mankind, as connected with the destiny of social life. To descend from this dignified sphere of human reason, like the pagan Gods from Olympus, to participate in the conflicts of an inferior order of beings, would be doing violence to the sanctuary of philosophy. His enemies may de-fest it; and seek an occasion for that triumph which pernicious mediocrity sometimes acquires, over the sublimity of genius.
He feels the most complete security in the celestial sanctuary of self-applause; in the steady discharge of the duties committed to his care; in an inflexibility to ill, and in the obstinacy of justice. The arts of malice and the rude voice of faction assail him in vain. The senseless calumny of his enemies make no impression on him. He appears invulnerable to the shafts of malignity which fall every where around him, blunted by the invincible dignity of his character and the respectability of his talents.
From the NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Another opportunity occurs for the enemies of the administration to sheath the sword. Will they embrace it? If their souls are inspired with true magnanimity and genuine patriotism, if in their country's welfare they can merge the hatred of ideal enemies and a culpable felt love, they will seize the present propitious moment for atoning for past offences and affording the best pledge of future conduct.
Acting as a party, without, perhaps, a consciousness of the dangerous extent and tendencies of their declarations and actions, they exerted every means to frustrate measures on the success of which depended the vital interests of the nation. No sooner did the unauthorized misconduct of a foreign agent aggrieve upon our rights, than they strove to involve the nation in war with scarcely a moment's thought or a day's preparation; and denounced as pusillanimous or criminal all those who did not, contrary to the established practice of civilized nations, and to our peculiar policy, rush to arms without remonstrance or a claim of redress. Grant that they had their way, and that the American government had by force taken New Orleans. Its ultimate possession would notwithstanding have been to be settled by treaty. In such treaty a price would have been set upon it. What that might be cannot now be determined. There is, however, every probability that it would have been very great, and much beyond the sum we have stipulated to give. It would, at the expiration of the present war, have most probably fallen to France or England. If to the latter, we are too well acquainted with her cupidity and wants to doubt the advantage she would have made of it; and if to the latter under the guarantee of a treaty with the former, it is not likely that the price demanded would have been greatly inferior.
But not to pursue these remarks further at present, it may be affirmed that events have proved the wisdom of the measures pursued by the administration, who have exhibited more conclusive demonstrations of national energy by the acquisition of a vast territory without the effusion of a drop of blood; than could have been displayed by arraying the largest army, incurring the most lavish expenses, and by the prodigal waste of human life.
The opponents of the administration must now have awoke to their error; let them have the candor to acknowledge it. The opportunity is a golden one. There is an animated
good humor in the public mind inspired by this great event. The nation, in the fullness of its joy, wishes to consign to oblivion all past feuds. It offers the right hand of fellowship to its enemies! Will they reject the magnanimous appeal to their virtue, to their patriotism? Will they continue to oppose their happiness by traducing those whose constant efforts are made to advance it? Let us hope, that, on the contrary they will come forward, and say to the government, "we opposed your measures, but we perceive that our opposition was erroneous; we doubted your patriotism, but events have removed all doubt; we questioned your wisdom, but that time has verified. Enemies from mis-conception, henceforth, we offer you a friendship founded on conviction."
Federalists, this is your policy, your interest, your duty!
British Cruelty!
Those who, with Mr. Adams, think "The British government the most stupendous fabric of human invention," and are anxious to assimilate thereto our present happy republican systems, will do well to peruse attentively, and to ponder well upon the undermentioned melancholy story. It is to be feared that instances of this kind do not unfrequently occur; and they must surely tend to convince every unthinking American of the necessity of clinging to and supporting with his utmost exertions, that constitution, under which life, liberty and property are so completely protected, as they are by our most excellent one.
From this tragic story an awful lesson may be learned of the baneful effects of monarchical institutions which not only set at nought the rights of the individual, but which tend to extinguish in every department of their administrations, all sensations of justice or compassion.
"During the war about the Falkland Islands, which were in value to this country, (Great Britain) below the power of figures, a workman in London was returning one evening to his family with his weekly wages; he was apprehended by a press-gang, and cast into the hold of a tender. His landlord and some other creditors heard of what they called his elopement—they seized on his furniture, and his wife and child were turned out of doors. Within a few days after, the mother was delivered of a second child in a garret; when weakness permitted her to rise, she left her two naked children, and wandered into the streets, as a common beggar. Instead of obtaining assistance, she was reproached as an abandoned vagabond—in despair, she went into a shop and attempted to carry off a small piece of linen. She was seized, tried, and condemned to be hanged. In her defence, the woman said, that she had lived reputably and happily 'till she was deprived of her husband, and in him, of all means to support herself and family; and that in attempting to clothe her new born infant, the perhaps did wrong, as she did not at that time know what she did. The parish officers and other witnesses bore testimony to the truth of her account, but all to no purpose; she was ordered for Tyburn. Though her milk if she had any, most have been fermented into poison, it seems that nobody condescended to seek a nurse for her child.—THE HANGMAN DRAGGED HER SUCKING INFANT FROM HER BREAST WHEN HE STRAINED THE CORD ROUND HER NECK!"
ON the 13th of May, 1777, Sir William Meredith mentioned this assassination in the house of commons. "Never (said he) was there a fonder murder committed against the law, than that of this woman, by the law."
From China. —We understand by the late accounts from China, that a dreadful action was fought near Hue, in December last, between the imperial troops and the army of the Tontouane, which terminated in the total defeat of the latter—12,000 of the insurgents are stated to have been killed, and many were driven into the river and drowned. Previous to this decisive engagement, the Emperor ordered 200 rowing galleys and 800 gun boats to intercept the vessels belonging to the insurgents, and the day before the action the Emperor saw the whole of their armament in a blaze of fire, consisting of 200 gun boats and 50 galleys.—The enemy covered an extent of 6 miles.—The Emperor, after this brilliant action, determined to march to Tonquin, with 3000 men, in order to be publicly crowned, and at the same time he issued a general amnesty to all those who should surrender.—The object of the rebels was to have seized the King and Queen, and this they had nearly accomplished, by the means of one of the chief mandarins which attended at the Emperor's court: The conspiracy having been found out, this mandarin, a man of letters, named Ong Thong Thew, was instantly beheaded, with 84 others.—In the above action the Emperor fought himself sword in hand.
N. Intel.
VIENNA, May 12. —It is confirmed, that the rebel A. Wechab has made himself master of Mecca, after having subdued the whole country between Medina, Mecca and Bassora. His Arabian adherents are already estimated at 150,000. Among his counsellors are numbers of Arabian Scheiks, most of whom are needy, & who have joined him with all their dependents. He experienced violent opposition on the side of Aleppo, but surmounted every difficulty; in consequence of which, his adherents in Egypt are striving to make advances in his favor, particularly towards getting the Bays and Arabian tribes on his side.
Looking-Glasses.
FOR Sale at the Store of NATHANIEL SWERT & Co. an elegant assortment of Looking-Glasses, which cannot fail of pleasing those who wish to purchase—prices, from One Dollar 25 Cents to Eighteen Dollars 50 Cents. Newport, June 18. 142tf
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed-Cords—Cloths-Lines, &c. &c.
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF
of the best quality, at a small advance—Consisting of Negro Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; P. P., for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF.
CASH given for Lead. Newport, June 4. 1803. 140tf
LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co.
Delivered at their Mills, or Paper Ware-House. WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Post do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book-Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Bine.—ALSO, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—LIKEWISE
Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, & Stationary of all kinds. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag.
N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26. 1802. 74tf
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other
GOODS. One barrel fresh ESSENCE of SPRUCE, per lb. or gallon.—Also, 6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash.
Also, best COCOA SHELLS by the lb. Cash given for Cotton and Linen RAGS. Newport, April 16. 1803. 118tf
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour, A few Hogheads of good retailing MOLASSES. Also, a few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality—very cheap for Cash. Newport, May. 29. 5ctf
Entertainment.
THE Subscriber informs the Public that he has opened a house of Entertainment on Rose-Island, in the Harbor of Newport, where Ladies and Gentlemen may be accommodated to their satisfaction.
Sailing vessels, &c. who may please to call, will receive every attention, and the thanks of their most obedient servant, July 29. SYLVANUS PRATT.
Disolution of Partnership.
THE Co-partnership of Orion and Langley, Coopers, is this day dissolved by mutual agreement. All persons having any demands on the said firm, are desired to present the same for settlement; and those indebted, are also called on to make payment.
ELISHA NORTON, JOHN S. LANGLEY. Newport, July 30. 1803. 148
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON Wednesday the seventeenth day of August next at 12 o'clock A. M. if fair weather, if not the next preceding fair day, and assigned to the purchaser or purchasers by the subscriber, by virtue of a power of Attorney from William Gregory, jun. of Camden in the District of Maine, Gentleman, Assignee to the estate of JOHN FAXON, a Bankrupt, a certain mortgage of a lot of land situate in the town of Middletown in the county of Newport in the State of Rhode-Island, containing about forty acres be the same more or less; bounding Northerly on land of Edward Thurston, Easterly on a high way, Southerly, partly on land of Caleb Peabody, and partly on land of Gideon Barker, and Westerly on a highway. Said mortgage was made to the said John Faxon, and fully executed and signed by Thomas Russell of the aforesaid Newport, merchant, and his wife Anne Russell; said Mortgage is sold for the benefit of the creditors of the said John Faxon. Sale to be on the premises; conditions of sale to be made known at the time and place.
JOHN GARDINER, of July 28th. 1803. South-Kingstown.
WHEREAS the Court of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT, Esq. late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent:—All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings within twelve months from the date hereof, hat being the time allowed by said court.
GEORGE THOMAS, 1 Commis. BENJAMIN SMITH, 1 do. All persons indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JEREMIAH HUNT of Newport. North-Kingstown, April 21. 1803. 133
To be Sold or Let, A LARGE SCOW or flat-bottomed Boat calculated for bringing Gravel or Stones. For further particulars, enquire of SAMUEL VAUGHN. Newport, Aug. 13. 150
For Sale,
ON reasonable terms a convenient two story Dwelling House, on Spring-Street, near Mr. John Banister's, with five rooms on the lower floor, and four above. A good Cellar, and a Shop adjoining, with an excellent well of water. For particulars, enquire of HENRY HOWLAND.
Also, to be Sold,
And possession given immediately; a new two story Dwelling House, with two rooms on a floor. For terms apply as above. Newport, August 13. 1803. 127
Joseph W. Paul & Co.
Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf,
A GENERAL and genuine assortment of Groceries, as low as can be purchased in this town.—Likewise,
Molasses of a superior quality per hoghead, New-England Rum by the hoghead. Sugar by the barrel. Tea by the dozen lb. Fresh Flour by the barrel, of which they intend to keep a constant supply. Best Havana white and brown SUGARS, by the Box. Masters of Vessels, &c. can be supplied with any articles they may want, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, February 5. 1803.
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America.
A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing.
N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. May 14. 1803. 6m
NEW HOTEL.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
Just opened, and for Sale, or Circulation, at the old CIRCULATING LIBRARY, by J. RICHARDSON, at the Post-Office, the following
New Novels and Romances, viz
STROLLING PLAYER, 3 vols.—Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols.—Vale of Conway, 4 vols.—Grubtonshire Family, 3 vols.—Naville Castle, 4 vols.—Delphine, 6 vols.—Adelstane, 2 vols.—Two Friends, 3 vols.—Farmer By, 4 vols.—Don Raphael, 3 vols.—Baron's Daughter, 4 vols.—Splendid Misery, 3 vols.—Monkton, or fate of Eleanor, 3 vols.—Arthur Mervyn, 3 vols.—Lottery of Life, 3 vols.—Laforester, 3 vols.—Victor, 3 vols.—Orphan of Haugland, 3 vols.—Frederic, 3 vols.—Castle of Probation, 2 vols.—Reprobate 2 vols.—Sunes in Wales, 1 vol.—Village Romance, 2 vols.—Castle of Caithness, 2 vols.—Maternal Instructor, 2 vols.—Miranda, 2 vols.—Pleasing Moralists, 1 vol.—Alfred Beckley, 1 vol.—Also, Lady's Magazine, for 1801.—European Magazine, for 1802.—Universal Magazine, for 1802.—Lady's Museum, for 1802.—Nautical Almanack's, for 1803 & 4.—Requisite Tables.—Old South, &c. &c.—With a large collection
Books & Stationary—Also,
A great assortment of HOUSE PAPER and BORDERS, consisting of 1500 pieces, manufactured in America, France, England & Russia. Newport, June 4. 1803.
FOR SALE,
THE fast sailing brig FAVORITE, now lying at Hardy's wharf, only four years old, built of the best of materials, and of the following dimensions, say 58 feet keel, 18 feet beam, and 8 feet hold; was built for a Packet.—
For terms, and particulars, apply to EARL & WHITEHORNE. Newport, May 6. 1803. 136
TO BE LET,
A House, or part of one, situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer. Newport, March 12. 1803. 123
To be SOLD, or LET,
And possession given the 20th inst.
THE Dwelling-House now occupied by Mrs. Cross, pleasantly situated at the north-end of Thames-Street; with a Yard, Garden, Stable, and a good Well of Water.—For further particulars enquire of JOSEPH COZZENS. Newport, April 9. 1803.
NOTICE.
The Drawing of Major's Hall Lottery will commence on Wednesday the 25th Sept. next.

LONDON, June 12. Forty thousand additional seamen, including eight thousand marines, were last night voted by the House of Commons.
The Hamburg merchants have applied to Government for a covey to be appointed to Hamburg, for the purpose of conveying from thence the vessels bound to the different parts of England, and the Baltic. Their request has been complied with.
June 10. Just as this paper was going to Press, we received French journals of the 8th. A letter from Constantinople, in the Gazette de France states, that Gen. Brune having demanded some explanation in regard to the conduct of the Porte, means to pursue in the present circumstances, the Council of State has declared, that the Ottoman Government means to observe the strictest neutrality.
A letter from Brussels, dated the 5th, says, "According to different letters arrived here from Holland, the greater part of the French army is concentrated in the county of Bleuthem, and an engagement was every moment expected, as the French troops were in sight of the Hanoverian army collected on the frontiers of Oldenburg, where they were busily employed in throwing up entrenchments."
The Journal de Paris says, the number of English detained prisoners in France, amounts to 7500.
A letter from Bourdeaux announces, that the ship La Julie, of Havre, going from the Cape to Port-au-Prince was taken by boats manned with rebellious negroes, who, seeing another vessel coming up to assist La Julie, murdered the crew, and then set the ship on fire.
DOVER, June 10. Last night, about 12, the Auckland packet, Capt. Hammond, arrived here from Calais as a flag of truce, and brought a courier with despatches to Count Staremberg and Count Woronzow. The French are said to be building flat-bottomed boats and gun-boats on a new construction. An order has been received at Calais to march all the English there up to Valenciennes.—The English packets Sutton and Lattimore are still detained. The French row-boat privateers begin to come over on our shore as soon as night comes on. They have not made any capture of note.
Of LOUISIANA. The acquisition of territory to the United States by the purchase of Louisiana, is of vast extent; a letter from Washington says—"The cession is absolute to the South Sea and the line of Mexico; it conveys a territory of one thousand miles in length by four hundred in breadth, and actually includes all W. & Florida."
If these boundaries be correctly stated, it comprehends a tract of two hundred and fifty six millions of acres; and on computation will be found to have cost about six cents per acre.
In every point of view, the cession must be productive of the happiest consequences to the United States, and the moderation, prudence & wisdom by which it has been obtained will greatly redound to the credit of our federal administration—and ought forever to silence the clamors of those who have so loudly criminated them for preferring pacific to warlike measures in the attainment of this all important acquisition. In scanning the merit of the President in this business, we must go back to the agitation of the grand question of Negotiation or War —the President and his friends in Congress preferred the former—the federalists, with Morris and Ross for their trumpeters proclaimed the immediate necessity of hostilities—the President's policy prevailed, and the consequences have been, Peace , and the acquisition of a new continent , upon terms by far less severe than the city of New Orleans alone could have been obtained in a state of war. Such are the happy consequences of Jefferson's policy —for which, we are bold to say, he deserves and will receive the gratitude and applause of his country to the latest generations. Albany Reg.
LOUISIANA, also not very definitely bounded on the north, may be considered as including the whole right Bank of the Mississippi, from the mouth of the river to the mouth of it.—It lies on the west side of that river except New Orleans, which is a long narrow Island on the west side of the channel. The town or city of New Orleans is now about equal perhaps to Albany; and in our possession and under our government, will probably exceed New York, or any other place in the United States; for it will be the port of entry and delivery of all the immense produce of both shores of the Mississippi, the most important river in the known world and its numerous tributary streams. At New Orleans, of course, duties will be collectable upon the whole commerce of all those western regions. This addition to our revenue will be great beyond calculation. If that port had remained under the French or Spanish government, our citizens would have been required to pay the same, and probably much higher duties, to the use of a foreign government. The acquisition, in this respect, by the cession of Louisiana to the United States, is not duly appreciated by superficial politicians or prejudiced partisans. Pittsfield Sun.
The Junta on a new Expedition. The Essex Junta have attempted to raise the Kentuckians; but failing in this, they are on an Expedition to Canada. The Canada Boyars are now to be bro't forward to help them in their opposition, and we may soon expect to hear that the Fleet proposed in the Boston Gazette is fitted out from Halifax to take Louisiana.—We hope the Junta will "pause," before they take this responsibility, as "the people" are alive to the movements of the Junta; with this scrutiny on their conduct, they cannot expect to go forward in their treason without notice. They will be watched in their
procedures, and such communications will be given "from expected and unexpected quarters," as to place them in a situation which will make them shudder for the consequences. The Citizens are no longer to be trifled with by a desperate faction. Bost. Chron.
DEDHAM, Aug. 9. POSTSCRIPT. Last evening we were informed by private gentlemen from Boston of the arrival there a few hours before, from Havre de Grace, of Capt. Boyd, who brought important intelligence. But the most important is stated to be, that Bonaparte had actually in readiness twelve hundred transports, and 180,000 Troops ready to embark in them, to put in execution his mediated invasion of England! However true this report may be, there remains not a doubt, that this serious event will be the result of his being compelled to fight.
NEWPORT, Saturday, Aug. 13, 1803. COMMUNICATION.
IT affords good grounds of exultation to every moderate and reflecting mind which has a regard to the public interest and the furtherance of sound political principles, that in the existing state of society it has the privilege of reclining upon its own political faith and observing through the calm light of mild philosophy the different, and conflicting doctrines of different, and exasperated partisans. Have we not the strongest reasons to boast of a country the genius of which guarantees to us the possession of so inestimable a privilege—which protects us on every side in the full and peaceable enjoyment of it? Certainly the heart of man cannot move in too much gratitude for so evident and signal a blessing. Are his species countenanced in the exercise of their rights? Do they enjoy the fruits of their industry and enterprise? Do they manage their own affairs in their own way, and to their own benefit? Does his own bosom palpitate in freedom? Can he without being insulted by the tools of tyrants and usurpers, pursue the dictates of his understanding and conscience, and travel on the journey of life as the hand of nature and reason had directed him? These advantages (for in comparison with less favored nations they are advantages) are the procurement of courage and patriotism: He knows their value because he has contributed to earn them: He knows their enemies, even as the husbandman knows the enemy of his harvest which he has watched and cherished to ripeness: He is aware of the points at which they are vulnerable, and can well distinguish in the adversary those movements, which are calculated to endanger them, from those that are shallow, and weak, and simply malignant.
To such, when any party movement transpires, it is only necessary to observe its course and progress, with the group of incidents by which it is attended. As, for instance, the piece in the last Newport Mercury, under the Newport head, beelining away about federal and republican . It came up to view like a little flurry of dust raised in a Lilliputian skirmish, and like that will fly at off with the wind. The only emotions it inspires, are those of idle curiosity which has its origin in the saunterings of the mind. Like some new invented tosyl, it may attract the attention for a moment, and excite a simper on a smile, but is soon passed by and forgotten.
The most material inferences that can be drawn from the performance alluded to are these:—That it is of recent origin—that it was framed for the Mercury—that it sprouted from a brain distempered with self-conceit, and teeming with political rancour—that it was vainly intended as a timely, and to its fostering friends, acceptable effort by straining the cords of "union" among them to impede, and if possible to blight the progress of a system contemplated by their opponents—that it favors of the same fulsome, servile, and adulatory genius which on other occasions has opened its dismal and wretched repositories—and in fine, that it holds out the utmost poverty of intellect, inconsistency, and destitution of principle. Let us travel over its dreary surface, and glean, if we can, one found and solid observation, that is the fruit of his own understanding.
As an ill fledged bird that was attempting to fly would naturally look out for an eminence to start from, so the author of this choice production begins with a quotation from the writings of Adam Smith . From this, like the bird, he descends in rapid gradations. But the eminence he assumed was too lofty: Beside the tremendous force it occasioned in the fall, it seems to have turned his brain and rendered him giddy.
After repeating the words of this unequalled writer, that "the good temper and moderation of contending factions, seems to be the most essential circumstance in the public morals of a free people"—he goes on to say,—"WE have endeavored to cultivate this good temper and encourage this moderation!"
The position as conceived and laid down by Adam Smith we fully approve, and should if occasion required, introduce, and adopt it ourselves were it not that it had been thus defiled by the squalid hands of this most despicable of all pretenders to literary greatness. But we seriously and earnestly invite the attention of the enlightened to the use he has attempted to make of it, and the connection which he has attempted to attach to it. Artifice and dexterity may be laudable things, in as much as there have been pious frauds; but whether they are laudable or not depends upon the object which they are designed to accomplish. Deceptions may be practiced, and the deceiver stand approved; but they are of a peculiar kind, and relate to private transactions. In such the laugh may be bandied about, and tossed from one to another, and the promoters of it remain free from imputation. And if it may chance to involve a
more serious question, it is confined to the parties, and concerns no other. But when a person coming forth on a public and political ground attempts to deceive, and to sport with the rights and interest of society it partakes of a serious nature: No reprehension can be too severe for such temerity.
It is no justification for him to say, as he said in his anniversary oration delivered at Trinity Church on the fourth of July 1801, that he is in a free country: For political freedom does not consist in the uncontrollable exercise of slander, and abuse! It is not competent for him to say—my partisans have been removed from lucrative places to which they were accustomed, and in the management of which they have amassed great properties: For letting slide every other principle, the enjoyment of office is a right common to us all, so far as we are honest, and capable, and faithful to the Constitution! These, therefore, are no assignable reasons for untopping the phials of his vengeance, and pouring out his wrath! Lay these aside, and where are others to be found? He labors to adduce them, but labors in vain.
It is perhaps due to him to observe that the cultivation of this good temper he has not arrogated wholly to himself; but it is evident that he does not mean to be understood as excluding himself from that kind of cultivation. His words are—"WE have endeavored to cultivate this good temper!" That is to say I in common with my party.
Let it be well considered how far good temper has been cultivated by him or his party. Is it not enough to cite the general tenor of their ways, the whole scope and drift of their political conduct in a lump to prove the downright falsehood of the assertion? With what face, in the name of common sense, can any man that is not as stubborn and stupid as a mule, come forward in behalf of a party with such an allegation, when numberless outrages of their own perpetration, against every law of social obligation and intercourse, stare them in the eyes!—when his own agency, though inidious to the extent of his dissembling powers, publicly, fully and directly gainsay the position. Were the numerous publications he has abetted, ushered to the world for the cultivation of good temper? Did he, while addressing a public audience, in the manner too, dedicated to Deity, incite and exhort them to "attack the enemy on the heights," for the cultivation of good temper? Did he then foam and vapor "to a ouïe the public mind" (as he expressed it) for the cultivation of good temper? Were the egregious slanders, which, emboldened by the presence of and abetted friends, he then perpetrated in profligate profusion, and in cold, deliberate, calculating malice, done for the cultivation of good temper? Did he there, as an insulting Tyrant, prancing o'er the field in which he was the sole assailant, stupidly conceiting, and vainly exulting within himself, that his boisterous buffoonery with Republican blood as he pranced, deal out fancied havoc and destruction (for he doubtless supposed it such as he dealt it) to measures, characters, and persons, for the cultivation of this good temper? Has not his subsequent conduct, whenever opportunities have been afforded him, teemed with the same diabolical desperation? And is it all for the cultivation of this good temper? O stupidity! where is thy shame! Ignorance! where is thy blush!!
It would be endless to trace the follies and inconsistencies which unfortunately attend the author of the piece in the Mercury, which has called forth the foregoing observations. That the remark which he has ventured to make, and which we have at this time particularized has no application in the way which he intended it should be applied, with respect to himself, we presume is abundantly evident. Of its truth or fallacy as applied to the party generally, it is not necessary or proper to speak. It is not necessary, because all the evidence respecting it is already in the possession of the public: They have witnessed for themselves, and are prepared and competent to decide. It would not be proper, because it could only be done by pointing out particular instances of persecution, which must inevitably designate individuals who perhaps had nothing to do with the article in question.
Here we propose to rest for the present. But as it is probable that the dissertation, to which this is intended as an answer, is but the first of a contemplated series of numbers, in as much as the reputed author of it has lately been heard to say, that two or three smart writers on the federal side would revolutionize the State very soon, we shall hold ourselves in readiness to resume the disquisition. Referring, however, the liberty of remarking a little further, if we please, on the matter already afforded, though no additional inducement doth arise. At the same time laying down this postulatium for the benefit of the concerned—
"Conflict always with thyself be found; Who throats himself, would thwart all mankind round."
* See the Oration before alluded, page 31.
EXTRACT of a letter from France. Commercial Agency of the United States. PARIS, MAY 30, 1803.
SIR—I have the satisfaction of informing you, that in virtue of a convention lately entered into by our ministers with this government, all American claims which are embraced by the 2d and 3d articles of the convention concluded in September, 1800, are to be revised by a board of three American citizens, and as far as may be approved by them, are to be paid, principal and interest, in bills drawn by our ministers on the treasury of the United States. This board is to be formed immediately, and is to sit no longer than twelve months. It will be well therefore, for you, immediately on the receipt of this letter, to send me, by two different opportunities, a notarial power of Attorney for the sum that may be liquidated in favour of your vessel the Essex detained by the embargo on American vessels at
Bourdeaux in the years 1793 and 1794 the whole is in my charge. You will instruct me by letter at the same time, in what manner and to whose order you wish me to remit the bills that I may obtain for your account.
I am with esteem, Sir, yours, (Signed) FULWAR SKIPWITH.
BOSTON, Aug. 10.
LATEST NEWS FROM EUROPE.
Since our last we have had several arrivals from Europe. They furnish Paris papers to the 11th, and London papers to the 13th June.
The promulgation of the intelligence.—The sequestration of the Electorate of Hanover to the French;—the entry of French troops into the German city of Bremen, and the imperial city of Hamburg;—confiscation of the British property found therein;—the declaration of War by Great-Britain against Holland;—and the capture of a vast number of French & Dutch ships by the British cruisers.
The cause assigned by Bonaparte for the invasion of Hamburg, is "his firm resolution to shut up the Elbe, and exclude Britain from the only port left her in the north of Germany."
The most active preparations for a vindictive and sanguinary war were making in France, Holland, & Great-Britain.
In France nothing appeared to be talked of but an invasion of England: To promote which, the citizens, public bodies, &c. were coming forward with contributions to build ships of the line, frigates, and flat-bottomed boats; and contracts were said to be entered into to furnish 1200 of the latter by the 1st of Aug. to transport an army of 140,000 men across the English channel the first calm season after. This expedition Bonaparte has proclaimed, and Chapel, his minister of the interior, in a circular to the Prefects, and the nation, of the 1st June, calls on the young men "to join the ranks of the army, that they may learn to conquer, and establish the repose and prosperity of France on the ruins of the British Government."
At Newbourg it appears the French took 14,000 stand of arms, & a large quantity of artillery. In the magazines and fortified places of Hanover (the continental capital of the King of England) it is supposed the French will find one hundred thousand stand of arms and more than a thousand pieces of ordnance.—The King's troops were declared prisoners of war—orders were given to seize all the English shipping in the rivers. The Duke of Cambridge, the King of England's son, and Governor of Hanover, resigned his commission before the battle, & made his retreat in post.—It is said the French will stop the passage of the Sound and all access to the Baltic for English vessels.
The FEVER again rages in New-York—in consequence of which, the Philadelphia board of Health have stopped all communication from thence both by water and land, subjecting passengers in the stages, &c. to perform a quarantine of fifteen days previous to admission into the City and Liberties.
On the 23d ult. 6 leagues from Cape Henry (Virg.) the British Frigate Boston, Capt. Douglass, boarded the American Ship Charles Carrey of Norfolk, and forced from her the following American Citizens, viz. Augustus Topham, Joseph Hudson, Thomas Hodgkins, & the carpenter, all shipped at Norfolk.
The ship Sterling, Capt. Pierce, which arrived here last week, (50 days from Liverpool,) was boarded in the Irish channel by a British frigate, which impressed one of her crew, Mrs. Christopher Tillinghast, of East-Greenwich.
DIED. —At the Havana, Capt. JACOB MAYBERRY of this town, in the 21st year of his age.—A young gentleman deservedly respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
In this town, on Thursday, Mr. GEORGE LITTLEFIELD, in the 38th year of his age.—His funeral will be attended this afternoon, at the usual hour.
Sales at Auction.
ON MONDAY, the 15th inst. at Eleven o'clock A. M. the Schooner NANCIE, as she now lies at Mayberry's Wharf; with all her appurtenances. Inventory to be seen on board, or at Capt. Freeman Mayberry's— GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. August 13, 1803.
Never Performed Here. THEATRE—NEWPORT.
On Monday Evening, August 15, 1803, Will be presented for the first time in Newport, the celebrated Dramatic Piece in five acts, called
ABAELLINO; THE GREAT BANDIT.
Translated and adapted to the Stage by W. DUNLAP, Esq. of New York—performed 17 Nights during the last season in Boston. (Characters in Bills of the day.)
To which will be added the Musical Entertaining
PURSE, OR AMERICAN TAR.
MR. BARNARD, (Painter to the THEATRE)
INFORMS the Citizens of Newport, and its vicinity, that he performs various kinds of Paintings, such as Venetian Blinds, Bed-Cornerpieces, Fire Screens, &c. neatly executed, and on reasonable terms. Those who wish to employ him, may find him by calling at Capt. John Lawton's, opposite the State-House.

SELECTED. SONG FOR THE GENTLEMEN, Being a Parody on the "Maid with Elbows bare." The Beau with Breeches high.
LET tasteless females chant their lays, Of old fashion's swains so say; The task remains for me to praise The present Beau with breeches high. His whisker'd cheek, his night-grown hair, His poultice neck, his roving eye, Such charms I prize, I do declare, But not so much as breeches high. When winter storms are drear and cold, And snow and rain from mountains fly; When veils and cloaks the limbs enfold, Still fruts my Beau with breeches high. When summer's scorching heats prevail, And sweat through every pore doth fry, Still, till my Beau will never fail To frut with graceful breeches high. In winter, summer, fall or spring, In weather either wet or dry, In day or night, the charms I sing Of my sweet Beau with breeches high.
The Ladies and the Shop-Keepers.
HERE comes Miss Lighthouse & her raky sister: Jeek, off the counter, wait upon the Ladies; Show 'em what they call for, tell the price of each piece,
Do your best to please 'em.
"Have you any cambrics that are yard and half wide?"
What's the price of that piece tape-strip'd dimity?
Three & six-pence, madam—Let me see a better; Give me a pattern.
"Have you any flockings, very nice, with lac'd clocks?"
What are these a pair, Sir?—Madam, they're eight shillings.
I'm sure I saw much better for only six at ****'s; They will not answer.
"I'll look, Sir, at that lustrung—is eight-and-six the lowest?"
"I'll give you seven shillings."—That's less than what it cost, Ma'am.
"I'll give you seven-and-six pence."—Madam, you may take it.
"I'll call again, Sir."
GENERAL POST OFFICE, July 22, 1803.
Whereas sundry representations have been made to this office of losses sustained in the transmission of money by the mail, whereby it appears that depredations may have been committed by some agent of that department. Be it therefore known that by virtue of the powers by law in me vested, I do hereby offer a reward of Four hundred Dollars to any person or persons who will give to this office such information as shall produce the conviction and punishment of the perpetrator of any such crime.
GIDEON GRANGER, P. M. G.
HENRY MOORE, & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store on the Ferry Wharf, by Wholesale & Retail, as Cheap as at any Store in Newport,
  JAMAICA Spirits, W. I. & New-England Rum, Holland, Gin, Sherry and Malaga Wines, Molasses, leaf & brown Sugar, Hylon skin, Souchoung & Tea, Bohca Raisins, Nutmegs, Allspice, Cassia, Cloves, Pepper, Indigo, Copperas, Allum, Catech and New York Soap, Brimstone, Iron and Steel, Brass Kettles, Tea Trays & Waiters, Knives & Forks, Razors, Locks, Hinges, thumb Latches, Hammers, Slates, Bellows.  Warming Pans, House & hearth Brushes, Sieves, Pewter, Flat Irons, Coffee Mills, Looking Glasses, Brass and Iron Candlesticks, Tea Pots, Tobacco & Snuff, All kinds of Nails, Anchors, Fifty stands English Muskets, Flints, Powder & Shot, Crockery and Glass Ware, Hats of every kind from 1 dollar to 6 dollars 50 cents, 6 by 8 window Glass, Cotton Wool, Cotton & wool Cards, Flour by the Barrel, &c. &c.  
They earnestly request those who have Accounts open with Wm. Moore, jun. & Co. especially such as have been of more than a year's standing to settle them without delay, either by Cash or Note.
May 14, 1803. 137tf
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN,
SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish. Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master)
35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 flasks of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells.
53 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing, 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half-pint ditto—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells.
10 Pipes Weesp Gin—5 casks White Lead, 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 4 cask Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Cases.
Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. [122tf]
MEDICINES, FOR SALE BY J. Richardson, Post-Master.
DR. ATKINSON'S Genuine Essence of Mustard.
RHEUMATISM in every stage, instantly submits to its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Sciatica, Numbness, Palsy, and Complaints of the Stomach, after various other medicines have proved ineffectual. It is prepared in pills, and also in a fluid state. The pills are particularly serviceable in flatulencies and indigestion, and by their salutary operation, promote perspiration, and gradually undermine the most obstinate rheumatism; and, at the same time, invigorate the debilitated constitution. The fluid essence is a remarkable active embrocation, necessarily used with the pills, and as generally excites a tingling sensation; it removes the cause of pain, by bringing on a circulation in the parts affected, by this means, frozen limbs, the severest sprains and bruises, old strains and relaxations, are generally cured by a few applications. The genuine is distinguished from counterfeits by the signature of THOMAS STOKES, & Co. being affixed to each bottle; without which mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges. A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumptiuns, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
MR. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health. In common colds this medicine produces so salutary a perspiration that they generally are eradicated in a few hours. Coughing, being prolonged by that convulsive symptom termed the raking in the throat, it shortens its duration by promoting sleep and strengthening the constitution. Pulmonary complaints affecting the breast and lungs, those affected with them experience an almost immediate relief. Asthma and confined consumptiuns have repeatedly been eradicated by them. Infants in the hooping-cough, and women during pregnancy, may take them without the least fear of danger, and with the greatest expectation of relief, nor can it be administered at an improper season.
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, &c. are immediately relieved and speedily cured by Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges, as a sovereign remedy for the above complaints, and most diseases of the breast and lungs, stands unequalled; not an instance has occurred (tho' taken by many thousand patients) wherein they have been known to fail; so superior are their virtues over every other medicine, that let the patient be ever so emaciated, or reduced, after having tried every medical assistance, they will act as it were a charm, and instantly relieve the most inveterate cough, give ease and freedom to respiration, promote gentle expectoration, strengthen the debilitated constitution, procuring refreshing comfort of rest and sleep, and quickly effect a permanent cure.
To the Proprietors of Chambaud's Cough Lozenges.
Sir, I have been afflicted with an asthma for several years, and have employed various Doctors, both in the city and country to but little purpose. Since the commencement of this year I have at different times been so distressed with my cough and shortness of breath, that I have not been able to lie down in my bed for several nights together. One of my neighbors called on me on his return from York to recommend me a medicine which from the account he received of it, would certainly cure me, at the house where he lo'd in Barclay-street, Samuel Young, Esq. who came from your neighborhood, was mentioned that he had been troubled for a long time with oppression at the breath, cough, shortness of breath, &c. and had taken various medicines without receiving much benefit—that he had lately bought a packet of Chambaud's Lozenges, which had entirely cured him—tho' I have always had an aversion to advertised medicines; yet from so respectable assurance as that of Samuel Young, I resolved to try them; I had taken the first packet before I received much benefit from them; the second has produced the most surprising effects, my cough is entirely removed, the shortness of breath is much relieved, that distressing oppression at my breast is entirely gone, and from my own feelings and the opinion of my friends, I have no doubt but they will be the means by the blessing of God, of restoring me to perfect health. I thought it my duty to send you this letter, and I shall recommend Chambaud's Lozenges as long as I live. I am your hum. servt. JOHN JERROE. Nine-Partners, May 20, 1803.
The Genuine Scotch Itch Ointment.
THE only medicine that cures this disagreeable distemper, by one application, so many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public, to observe, that the name THOMAS STOKES & Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
ATKINSON'S Genuine & Infallible Worm Destroying Lozenges.
AS a speedy, effectual, and sure remedy, stands unrivalled, and has performed innumerable cures, when medical aid and other worm medicines could afford no relief. These Lozenges not only destroy worms where they exist, but prevent their regeneration. For this purpose, the proprietor recommends their being used in the spring and fall. Those families who have taken his advice, and used the Lozenges as their common physic among the children (for which they are excellently calculated) have now the happiness to find their children entirely delivered from those dreadful vermin.
Sparks, Mount-Pleasant, March 27, 1803. We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4
years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for the last two years. We always suspected that she had worms, and had given her several worm medicines, without any good effect, so that we despaired raising her till of late. Hearing of some surprising cures being performed by Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges, we purchased a packet of them, and administered them according to the directions. The first dose brought away only one worm, and with it a quantity of slimy, offensive matter; the second bro't away four monstrous thick worms, nearly half a yard in length; and the third dose, a large quantity of slimy, offensive matter. The vomiting and purging, with which she was frequently troubled, has ceased—her appetite has become regular, and has ever since enjoyed a perfect state of health, for which we are entirely indebted to the excellent quality of Atkinson's worm destroying Lozenges.—Therefore, we, with the utmost pleasure, recommend them as a Medicine fully answering the purposes for which they are recommended.
THOMAS & ELIZABETH ROBINSON. April 6th, 1803.
SPRING PHYSIC. DR. HUNTER'S
Genuine Antibilious Pills.
AN agreeable and certain preventative of that predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year. The rapid and increasing demand from every part of the United States, and the West-India Islands is the best evidence of their superior excellence.—Bilious complaints, windy distensions of the stomach and bowels, pains in the stomach and side, sick head-ache, giddiness, indigestion, phlegm, and asthmatic tightness of the breast, are entirely removed by this well known medicine, whose deserved repute place them far above the common class of medicines. Several remarkable cases of their efficacy have been lately published. In the piles, for their relief & cure; for sea-sickening men; elderly & sedentary persons; those who drink to excess, and females using opening medicines, they are invaluable.
Dr. Hunter's Anti-Bilious Pills are unquestionably proved by ample experience to be the most effectual remedy, at the same time the most innocent, pleasant, and convenient medicine for the cure of jaundice, scorbutic eruptions, leprosy, & other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood. The remarkable cure of Mr. Ellison, of Albany, who had been twelve years tormented with a most distressing scorbutic complaint, as also that of Thomas Johnson, a laboring man, in the service of Mr. Van Rensselaer, who was afflicted with a most horrid leprosy, must have convinced every one who has read the particulars of these cases, besides which, a variety of proofs of their efficacy, authenticated by persons of character and respectability are open to the examination of every inquirer. These pills naturally be supposed to have their due weight, and supercede the necessity of any further comment from the Proprietor; yet, he presumes to assert, that the real merits of this vegetable preparation will, on a fair trial, plead more forcible its own recommendation than any thing which can be said of it.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Genuine Ague and Fever Drops,
For the Cure of Agues, Intermittent and Remittent Fevers.
THE proprietor feels it his duty, to present to the public, a Medicine acknowledged & proved to be the first in the world; being a sovereign remedy for one of the most distressing diseases which afflict mankind. The properties and qualities of this Medicine, has been so fully approved and attested, as to leave no doubt whatever of its efficacy. Thousands have been cured by these drops, after the bark and every other remedy has proved ineffectual; and not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than a single bottle.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
IN this age of luxury and licentiousness, when the indiscretion of youth disappoint the expectations of maturity, and lay the foundation of premature and sickly old age, it is not to be wondered, that a medicine of such restorative powers, as the Aromatic Lozenges of Steel, should obtain the sanction and recommendation of the most enlightened medical characters in the world: Many persons who were lately labouring under infirmities, which rendered life insupportable, are now enjoying health and vigour, the weak the languid, the relaxed, and emaciated of either sex. Those who have impaired their constitutions by a long residence in unhealthy climates; the nervous, & debilitated; will find in this medicine, the balm of comfort, a degree of reanimation, & a delightful transition from misery & infirmity, to health & happiness.
Matrimony. It is much to be regretted, but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes, are deterred from entering into the married state, by secret infirmities, which delicacy forbids them to disclose; and there are not a few, who being already married, are rendered miserable, for want of those pledges of mutual love; without which, happiness in this state, is at best very precarious. It has been ascertained, beyond a doubt, that those circumstances are occasioned by general, or partial relaxations, or weakness in either sex; and, it is equally certain, that the Genuine Aromatic Lozenges are the best, if not the only remedy ever discovered for this species of debility; when taken into the stomach, they immediately dissolve, and diffuse themselves, like a vapor through every pore, producing effects at once delightful, salutary, and permanent.
From Mrs. Eleanor Wadsworth, Providence, R.I. Sir,
We received yours, and with much pleasure comply with your request, as my daughter has certainly received very great benefit from Dr. Bardwell's Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
In the winter of 1802, my daughter, who is in her 17th year, caught a very severe cold, which with the violent fever that accompanied it, confined her to her room upwards of four months;
during this period we paid for doctors bills, and consultations D.150. The fever left her in the most deplorable, debilitated state, with hardly any use of her limbs, so that we were obliged to carry her from her bed to the chair. Being strongly persuaded by the doctor, we went to Ball's Town Springs, and stayed the season, and tho' she gained considerable strength by the use of the waters; but by the fatigue of the passage (having very rough weather) she became as weak and her cough much worse than before. During the last winter her whole nervous system has been so irritable, and her spirits so low and depressed, that death to her was desirable. In the latter end of Jan. we saw an advertisement recommending the Lozenges of Steel for similar complaints; we immediately purchased a packet of them, and before the whole of them were taken they evidently produced a change in her system which no medicine before had been able to effect—she sent for two more packets. It is now 14 days since she began to mend—she has laid aside her crutches, has been twice on horseback, and if the weather should prove favorable, we intend coming to Peeks-kill, early in April, to stay till we go to Ball's Town Springs: From there we will send you our address, where with pleasure we will satisfy any enquirers.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life.
For the Cure of Consumption and Asthma Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholic and Dysentery.
CAUTIOUS investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies above mentioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness the analogy of their source by a natural inference suggested the idea of their removal by the same means: The result was the discovery of the Re-animating Solar Tincture, which after having been employed in thousands of instances, with the most unexampled and astonishing success, has obtained the warmest approbation of characters of the first respectability, both in and out of the profession, the proprietors can confidently recommend, as one of the most certain, efficacious, and pleasant remedies ever discovered by man or offered to the world.
Dr. Bardwell's Genuine Eye-Water.
A Sovereign remedy for all diseases of Eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itching, and films; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fevers; and is an unparalleled strengthener of a weak sight.
Specific Drops for Deafness.
FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in Deafness & Hardness of Hearing. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this valuable medicine, are earnestly recommended to a trial. Few are the cases in which it has not been of great service, and very often perfected a complete cure. Copious directions for the use of the Specific Drops for Deafness are sealed up with each.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Ache.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne Essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the proprietor to say, that Head Ache, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers. This invaluable Anodyne, has frequently succeeded after the best advice, and every other remedy has failed; by its salutary operation, it infallibly promotes circulation and perspiration, and thereby prevents the return of the most obstinate periodical head aches.
* * Sold by appointment, with copious directions for their use, by Mr. James Cram, book-seller, No. 102 Water-street, New-York; by Mr. Benjamin Johnson, Market-street, Philadelphia; Messrs. Manning & Loring, Boston; Mr. Daniel Crocker, New-Haven; Mr. Charles Boffwick, Bridport; Mr. Ebenezer White, Danbury; Mr. Samuel Green, New-London; Mr. John Burnet, Newark; Mr. Job Hains, Elizabeth-Town; and by one respectable agent in every populous town on the navigable waters in the U. States. Newport, (R. I.) April 30, 1803. 135
John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the
WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Cyphers
neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & Silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cases, plated, wooden, and Britannia Castors, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's best & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovels & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quils, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rappée & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewellery & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the
GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S
Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver, +4 Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. 72tf
WRITING-PAPER,
Of a superior quality, by the ream or single quire, to be sold at this Office.