Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1801-10-24 00:00:00

RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
"LIBERTY is the basis of all government, and whoever would dare to sap the foundation, or overturn the structure, under whatever specious pretext he may attempt it, will merit the bitterest execration and the severest punishment which can be inflicted by his injured country."
WASHINGTON.
NUMBER 4.]
NEWPORT, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1801.
[VOLUME II.]
Published weekly by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, Printer to the State—Near the COFFEE-HOUSE, Thames-Street.
FALL GOODS.
James Mumford
Has just received from New-York and Boston a fresh supply of ENGLISH and INDIA GOODS, which he offers for sale at the Sign of the GOLDEN BEE-HIVE, Thames-Street—viz.
 BROAD Cloths, Cassimere, Baizes, Flannels, Plains, Cassinet, Blue & Mix'd Serges, Blankets, Fine Lamb's Wool Stockings, Worsted ditto, White & other figur'd camel's hair Shawls, Parisinet Gauze, Swansdown, Batteen for Surtouts, Bombazet, Ladies' Shoe Bows, Linen Checks, Chintzes, Calicoes, Pencil, blue, & white Copperplate, India Calicoes, Striped Cottons, Russells, Calimancoes, Durants, Bandano & Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Spanish Silk for knitting, Dimities, Muslins, Ladies' Silk Gloves & Mittens of different colours, White Cotton do. Linens, Fine Humhums, Gentlemen's 3 thread-ed Silk and white Cotton Hose, Marseilles Quilting, Ladies' Silk Shawls, of different colours.  Kid Gloves, White linnen pocket Hankerchiefs, Red & white spotted ditto, Worsted Binding, Nankeen Fernet, Suspenders, Cambria, Sprig'd, Tambour'd, Jacquet, and Book Mullins, Black & Blue Lute-strings, Changeable ditto, Italian Silks, Pink & yellow Crap, Glove Ties, Ladies' Sprigs & Feathers, Spotted and Plain Gauze, Velvet bindings for Boots, Narrow ditto for seam'd pantalettes, Ribbons, Edgings, Satin pealings, Saracens, Gentlemen's black & white Satten for Vests, Chintzes, Shawls, Galoon Binding, Black Mullins, Best kind Morocco Shoes, Ladies' Bonnets, Gentlemen's Cravats, Thread of all colours, Shirt Buttons, Black Lace, as low as 1/2 per yd. &c. &c. 
Also— One Box of Gentlemen's Beaver Hats. Sundry other Articles, too tedious to mention. Newport, Oct. 17, 1801. 318
Take Notice.
THE subscribers, appointed by the Hon. Town-Council of Newport, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of CALEB CORY, late of Newport, (Mariner) deceased, represented insolvent.—Notify said creditors to exhibit their claims to either of us at our respective dwellings within six months from the fifth inst. being the period limited by law.
SAMUEL CARR, ANTHONY DIXON.
The subscriber solicits all persons indebted to said estate, to make immediate payment.
ELIZABETH CORY, Administratrix.
Newport, Oct. 15, 1801.
For Georgetown & Charleston,
THE SLOOP SALLY, Nathl. Lyndon Master. Will sail in ten days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, now lying at Capt. Peleg Wood's wharf or to
HUGH VICKARY.
Newport, Oct. 17, 1801.
FOR SALE,
AN undoubted CHECK on the Bank of South-Carolina, for 1000 or 1500 Dollars. If preferred, a Bill of Exchange will be drawn on an individual at sight.
Enquire of the Printer.
Newport, Oct. 16, 1801.
For Sale,
A FARM, on Point-Judith, in South-Kingstown, containing about One Hundred and fifty acres, with a dwelling house thereon. The fertility of the soil, commodiousness of situation, and the advantages of fish and manure from its shores, are too well known to need a particular description. For terms, apply to
JOSEPH CASE.
North-Kingstown, Oct. 15, 1801. 318
Sloop Concord,
WILLIAM SLOCUM, jun. MASTER.
WILL fail for CHARLESTON, (S.C.) on or about the first of November.—This vessel, so well known for her superior and elegant accommodations, and the Master for his experience on that coast, needs no recommendation. For freight or passage, apply to John & Henry Caboorne, or the Master on board. Said vessel now lying at Banister's wharf.
Newport, Oct. 16, 1801.
HAVILA FARNSWORTH, Surgeon & Physician,
INFORMS the Public, that he has taken residence a few doors north of the Coffee-House, Thames-Street, where he will at any time attend to the calls of his friends.
Newport, Oct. 9th, 1801.
For Sale,
A LARGE and Commodious Dwelling HOUSE, in good order, pleasantly situated at the South part of Thames-Street; having six Rooms on a floor; Two stories high; a good Cellar, and paved yard; with a well of good water, and a large Garden. For further particulars, enquire of
STEPHEN T. NORTHAM.
N. B. Possession will be given on the 25th of March next. Newport, June 13, 1801. 3755
HAZARD & GARDNER,
Have for Sale,
At their Store, one door North of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House,
 PIPES of GIN—Do. of BRANDY—Do. Old particular Teneriffe WINE, Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea, TEAS, Black Pepper—Brown Soap, 1600 wt. Best Green Coffee, 200 wt. Calfia—Nutmegs—Mace—Cloves, Kegs of Superfine Flour of Mustard, Bags of fine Ginger—10 cwt. Copperas, Casks of London Porter and Taunton Ale, Crates of common Crockery Ware, 50 wt. Spanish Flote Indigo—French Do. Boxes of Warrented Essence of Spruce—Do. of Muscatel and Smyrna Raisins—Casks and Jars of Malaga Do. Sacks of Soft Shell Almonds—Shelled Do. in Boxes, No. 1, and No. 2, Boston Chocolate, and a few cases SWET OIL. 
—ALSO—
Hogheads of best Retailing MOLASSES. Brown SUGAR per Hoghead or Barrell.
Newport, Sept. 26, 1801.
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
Intolerance of Federalism.
MR. FARNSWORTH,
THE human ear has been constantly assailed with the cry of "the political intolerance of the Republicans."—A charge which has been frequently vociferated against the present administration of the United States, in order to deter it from the just exercise of its official duties, and to prevent its taking any measure, (by removals from office, &c.) to secure the necessary confidence of its subordinate officers. That the Americans may no longer, however, apply an erroneous construction to the words "political intolerance," the following genuine cases, founded on that diabolical passion solely, which occurred in Bristol, a Federal town of Rhode-Island, are presented to the public view.
Previous to narrating these cases, it may be necessary to say, that they do not, by any means, involve all the Federalists of that town. So far from it, that the citizens of Bristol are generally characterized for their humane disposition towards each other. Yet it is to be regretted, that their industrious habits do necessarily preclude them from that source of information (to be acquired from a perusal of the public papers, on both sides of the question) so requisite to guide them in their political opinions, and to repel those scenes of disgrace and ruin, which commonly have their origin in the low cunning, intrigue and machinations of a few of their designing licentious federalists.
Case 1st. After the close of the last Presidential Election at Bristol, a large concourse of persons, who, during the Election had been urged on to partake copiously of spirituous liquors; and who had also been suitably taught the science of federal delusion (of which number one John W. Bourn, of said Bristol, appeared to be their principal or ringleader) with souls as black as Erebus, pursued, and, being shrouded under the cover of night, assaulted in a most outrageous and dastardly manner, while peaceably proceeding home, from town-meeting, a gentleman, who had voted on that day in favor of the Republican ticket, and exercised a well known right appertaining to the freemen of this State, in challenging (in one instance only) a federal proxy vote, as being offered by a person not conceived to be legally qualified to vote in that town. And, tho' to challenge votes, suspected to be illegally offered, is commonly practiced, in pursuance to the law of Rhode-Island—tho' the vote challenged was not rejected by the Moderator of the town-meeting—& altho' this challenge could not in the least have affected the aforesaid John W. Bourn, in any other way, than in the decision of a political question, the vote challenged having not been presented by him, but by another person; yet this John W. Bourn was one of the first wretches who commenced the assault, alleging, in justification of the abuse, the challenge made to the aforesaid vote.—This villainy was also accompanied with a threat, from one of this federal banditti, declaring, that in case the person assaulted complained of them, "the next time they would take his life."
A disposition, however, to restore harmony to public opinion, and to that of the neighborhood, in particular, I am informed, had, instead of the threat denounced, hitherto prevented some of those highly federal public offenders from being brought to condign punishment.
But permit us for a moment to see what has been the result of this federal effort, aimed in a most despotic manner at the very annihilation of the rights of suffrage, on the one hand; and of the lenity, extended by the republicans to those federal ruffians, who impiously assume to themselves an exclusive right to the denomination of "friends of order and political tolerance," on the other.
Immediately after the commission of the aforesaid aggression, this John W. Bourn, whose intellects nature appears to have been more studious to endue with a flock of impudence and depravity, as demonstrated from the above atrocities, than with common sense, was one of the first objects to be embraced and proposed, by a few thorough federalists, as the most suitable character to represent that town in their State Legislature. But not
* Gaius Baylies, Esq.
withstanding "the proposition did not take" with a majority of the freemen, yet, it is presumed, that the idea of his having been thus suddenly metamorphosed, in consequence of his federal meritorious deeds, into a person competent, in all cases, for federal legislation; and the evidence of the lenity exhibited by the republicans in the above case, at once inflated his vanity, and encouraged him to progress in villainy, as mentioned in the following.
Case 2d. Returning last Thursday from Warren to Bristol in a carriage, the gentleman who was assaulted as above stated, and another republican character overtook a number of persons belonging to an independent company, commanded by the aforesaid Bourn, proceeding from a place of rendezvous (where they had trained on that day) to Bristol. As they came up with the company, the persons on foot appeared to proceed leisurely and promiscuously on, in various parts of the street, with their arms in different attitudes, and without music or the least appearance of the company's being formed in any regular military order; one or two of the company being actually on horse back with their arms in their hands. The gentlemen in the carriage passed, civilly, (the horse being scarcely out of a walk,) without meeting with any obstruction, by all the company, officers included, but two persons; one of whom was the aforesaid Bourn, who, as the carriage was passing him on his left, drew and struck the horse over his head, several times, with his naked sword, while the other deluded wretch, either by the orders or example of Bourn, fixed his bayonet and pushed it to the breast of the horse, with all the apparent malice of assassins, without uttering a single expression that was heard by those in the carriage, than that of "damn your horse," until after the carriage had passed them, when this fellow bellowed out, that his "company was formed"!!!
In this situation it was miraculous, that the carriage, drawn by a young horse, unaccustomed to the harness (a circumstance known to the villains as well as the persons in it) were preserved from those fatal injuries by which they were menaced.
Will the deluded federalists, however, believe, that this John W. Bourn, who thus attempts to subvert the very fundamental principles of society, is one of the petty subordinate officers of the United States? Yes, he was one of those "skilful and fit" persons, required by law, who was, during Mr. Adams' late administration, made a Surveyor of the Revenue!!!!
But, say honest federalists! for such there are, who have not yet been initiated into all the secrets of the federal cabinet, what man who has the love of his country at heart, and who wishes to see a successful administration, consistent with the principles of the Constitution, will criminate Mr. Jefferson, with the crime of "political intolerance," for taking measures to remove from office persons of the above description, and those who constitute and protect such beings in office? And who, in fact, will not say, that certain hor headed federalists are the only people guilty of "political intolerance," in not acquiescing in the choice of Mr. Jefferson, who is legally elected; in his administration which hitherto has been useful, and consistent with law; in Mr. Jefferson's official appointments which have been conferred on men of abilities and integrity; in his removals from office, which have taken place in order to promote the usefulness of his administration; and finally, in the will of the republicans, who compose seven eighths of the citizens of the United States?
PLAIN FACTS.
Oct. 10th, 1801.
+ Mr. Geo. D'Wolf.
OF GOV. SARGENT.
THE case of Winthrop Sargent has been long ago decided upon, and amply discussed; why it is revived at this time, we cannot discover, unless it is to provoke a further exposure of his shame. The people of the Mississippi Territory petitioned against Sargent, and he confessed that he had levied taxes contrary to the authority vested in him by law; he levied a tax on marriages, &c. But what are the arguments set up here against his dismissal!
 1st. That he had served in the war against England.  2d. That he was Secretary of the North-Western Territory. 

3d. That the charges against him were ex parte . 4th. That they were laid by Mr. Claiborne, who has succeeded him. 5th. That Mr. Jefferson treated him with politeness on his visiting him. 6th. That Mr. Claiborne is destitute of knowledge—uncouth in manners—infinite-ly the weakest man in Congress.
We shall notice these objections several-ly, and as we presume, shall be able to prove that the writer of the article in question is infinitely better calculated for a blundering credulous coadjutor of Dr. Morse, than to communicate information or truth to the pub-lic.
1. To have served in the war was cer-tainly a high title to the confidence and re-spect of the American government. But will it be said that the act of duty, the act of ser-vice in a military capacity, during a just war, during a war undertaken to correct injustice, to guard against oppression, to resist despo-tism, that serving in such a cause would jus-tify the retention in office of the man who had been guilty of such acts himself. We complained of Great-Britain levying taxes where she had no legitimate right, and we resisted with success; Winthrop Sargent was himself guilty of the very crime which he had fought against England for attempt-ing.—This is acknowledged by himself.
2. If the second could amount to any thing, it must amount to a disqualification, for he had been guilty of the same acts in that character, which he only aggravated in the situation of Governor; and what is most ex-traordinary, he quotes in justification of his conduct as Governor, the illegal acts of which he had been guilty as Secretary, and in which he was screened by the steady habits of New-England.
3. The charges were not ex parte ; the charges were presented against him, to the knowledge of the Editor of the Aurora , in this city, when Congress sat here; the pub-lic must recollect the petition of Cato West and others. Mr. Sargent expected indeed to defeat the petition should Mr. Pinckney be elected President; he was disappointed; Har-per unfortunately was selected to defend Sar-gent—and with his usual felicity he acted Marplot , and instead of letting him steal into oblivion, excited a spirit of enquiry, which discovered so much misconduct as to render it absolutely necessary to remove Harper's friend, in order to redress the wrongs of the people.
4. The ignorance of the writers in the Palladium , of what concerns foreign coun-tries , we are not so much surprised at, as the indiscretion which betrays them to expose their ignorance of transactions at home. Had they paid any attention to the proceedings in Congress, they must have known, that it was not Mr. Claiborne of Tennessee, but Mr. Da-vis of Kentucky who brought forward the charges at the last session of Congress against Mr. Sargent.
5. It is a strange complaint, that a man should be treated with politeness. These New-England Tories, appear to look upon a man appointed to the office of President as exempted from the observance of the com-mon practice of decent civility—no doubt they did furnish an example of the precept—but we trust America will never again see a man at the head of the Government forgetful of the practice of good manners. Mr. Jef-ferson was not bound to kick Mr. Sargent down stairs, though it was his duty to dismiss him as an unfaithful officer. Had Mr. Sar-gent possessed a common portion of discre-tion, he must never have attempted to look the President in the face. Mr. Jefferson could not with politeness say to Mr. Sargent, visit-ing him in a public hotel, you Mr. Sargent are guilty of such acts of misconduct; he could have no communication with him in that way; nay, at the time, Mr. Jefferson could scarcely be supposed to possess himself of one thousandth part of the business of his office. It is a most extraordinary accusation therefore, to accuse a President of politeness, to charge a public officer with saving a cul-prit from all the mortification which he might have inflicted!
6. The same ignorance that charged Mr. Claiborne with bringing forward the charges, is more manifest in the character at-tempted to be given of his person. Little Otis who has often snarled under the severi-ty of Mr. W. C. C. Claiborne's eloquence and knowledge, will be little obliged to Dr. Morse for the attack upon Mr. Claiborne as a man of talents; every man who has been ac-quainted with Congress for four years past, must know that Mr. Claiborne, so far from being uncouth in manners, was on his first appearance in Congress remarkable rather for the gaiety and ease of his deportment, and his military air, than any thing else; in private he is one of the most easy and accomplished companions; in Congress his loss was deplored from his growing eloquence and the accuracy of his information—the plain truth of the case is, that the Palladium of Imposture in this, as on other occasions has marred its pur-pose and mistaken its men and its means.
Mr. Sargent's case was referred to a committee of the House of Representatives on the 22d of December, 1800, in conse-quence of several complaints and presentments of various grand juries of the Mississippi Ter-
ritory for two years preceding. This com-mittee consisted of the following members, viz. Messrs. Harper, chairman, Claiborne, Den-nis, Nott, Davis, Bird, and Otis, giving a majority of five thorough going partizans. Accordingly a kind of report was drawn up, the united work of Harper and Otis, in con-cert with an agent of Sargent's then at Wash-ington. The minority protested against the mendacious contempt of evidence displayed in the report, but it was brought into the House. It was indecently whispered on the floor that Claiborne and Davis were put on the com-mittee only to affront them. It will be re-collected that Sedgwick was the notorious Speaker at that period, and that the fallen party had a full majority of 18 on all party questions at that time. In that House, how-ever, such was the sense of shame that was produced by the report introduced, that the uncommon circumstance occurred of the re-port being rejected by the House after an ar-dent debate, in which Harper confessed the crimes but denied the criminality of them! and urged Mr. Sargent's revolutionary ser-vices as a set off for his offences!
This custom of setting off former good conduct is carried to an unprecedented ex-tent. During the late administration, revo-lutionary services were considered as demer-its, and torfym a recommendation to confi-dence. The only road to promotion under the late administration, was a dereliction of revolutionary principles, and the commission of some notorious act of apocryphy; this was a sure way to entitle a man to the same confi-dence as if he had been a confirmed tory; but here we see the same men who declared a-gainst revolutionary principles and services, the very men who tho', or said they tho', that the revolutionary principles had been carried too far and given too much liberty to the populace; we hear them claiming under principles which they had abjured! We could point out several other instances of this sort, where, even before Mr. Jefferson was warm in the presidential chair, he was assailed by men with representations of their revolution-ary services—one of whom we could name, had published hand bills declaring that religion, order and property, would be destroyed if Mr. Jefferson should be elected!
But to return to Winthrop Sargent, and his services. We have now before us a du-plicate of a letter of Winthrop Sargent, dat-ed 25th of Aug. 1800, addressed to the Sec-retary of State, written in consequence of a motion made on the 5th May preceding, that he should be called to account for his misdo-ings, and impeached, in which he explicitly acknowledges his illegal exactions; and for which he offers as a justification, that similar exactions had been made in an older colony!
Reader, this old colony was the territo-ry under Gen. St. Clair's government, to whom Sargent acted as Secretary. During the absence of the Governor, the Secretary used to act as Governor, and in that period it was that Mr. Sargent himself, in the old colony, was guilty of those exactions in the first instance which he quotes as precedents in the second!
He states another circumstance in justi-fication—the former administration never found fault with the abuse! Therefore it was legal! There was a perfect coincidence be-tween the administration of Timothy Picker-ing and him! therefore it was just! Harper sympathised with and defended him—there-fore he was immaculate.
But there is another excuse, equally un-precedented and curious. He says that one law was sent to the printer, and inadvertently signed, "which Act was acknowledged as hostile to the Constitution." This is the man who complains that the President treated him as a gentleman, and not as he deserved to be!
But mark the conduct of Mr. Sargent; he has published a pamphlet, in which he says, "he found it necessary to the vindication of his character, to make a journey to the At-lantic States. He reached Boston in May, and prepared to visit the seat of government." To vindicate his character, observe, was the object of his mission.
However, it was not his character in the Mississippi which he prepared to vindicate. He applied to Gen. Knox, and he obtains from him a letter, containing an insinuation that Mr. Jefferson would condemn him with-out trial. But, notwithstanding this indeli-cacy towards him, Mr. Jefferson, it appears, received Mr. Sargent with politeness, and then, reader observe, he told the President that "the object of his journey was to re-establish his reputation." That is, he was con-scious that his reputation was sunk, and he travelled and prepared himself at Boston to vindicate and re-establish his reputation!
How did he do this? By imputing im-pure motives to others, and claiming the sup-pression of Mr. Jefferson's judgment, because the former administration had honored him with a full approbation. This certainly was a strange mode of vindication! The petitions of the people and the presentments of grand juries were to be set aside; nay, the censure expressed by Congress in the rejection of a re-port drawn up by his partizans; these were all overlooked! But mark how he (who had prepared himself at Boston to vindicate his lost reputation) proceeds!
Why he tells the President, that "for this purpose it was proper he should repair to
Boston, where he had left papers important to his defence," although he had prepared him-self before he left Boston!
In a word, this same Mr. Sargent is the man to whom the administration of John A-dams gave the power of dissolving the legisla-ture, and in the debate upon which Harper insinuated that it would be proper to give the President a like power to dissolve and pro-rogue Congress, as the British king does their parliament. [ Aurora .]
FROM THE BOSTON CHRONICLE.
OLD-SOUTH—No. XLV.
PLAIN AND INTELLIGIBLE.
NUMBER FORTY-FIVE was a popular publication in England, attached to the appellation of " Wilkes and Liberty ." Not presuming, however, to render this Number equally as famous within the United States—yet, by appropriating it as introductory to the consideration of the Commercial Rights of America, I flatter myself the following ob-servations will not be wholly unnoticed. For this purpose, I have ventured to address Number FORTY-FIVE
To the Young Citizens of America.
The good sense which so peculiarly characterizes the Young Republican Citizens of the United States , is a happy omen, that reason, instead of deception, will eventually terminate their decisions. The author of these Numbers would not wish to impose on their credulity, but is desirous rather to ap-peal to their judgment. The Young Men , are materially interested in the great political questions which arrest the attention of the respective individuals within the U. States. Their future prosperity depends on the rectitude of their determinations, for while the aged Patriots are daily consigned to the tombs of their predecessors, the Rising Gen-eration are to experience the blessings or mis-fortunes, attendant on their public conduct. The Young American is deeply involved in the consequences resulting from right or wrong measures. The direction with either advance his happiness or involve him in dif-ficulties. Being thus interested in our politi-cal decisions, it is a duty incumbent on them to read and judge for themselves.
The revolutionary events in Europe are more connected with their future welfare than is generally imagined. It is a revolution, on the issue of which are suspended the political and commercial rights of society. Although it thus involves the fate of ages, yet the ene-mies to the real liberties of the People, en-deavor to inculcate an indifference in the minds of Young Men , on the present subject of politics. This apathy is often excited by men, who, from peculiar good fortune in their speculations, are quarterly suckled with maternal indulgence, from the breasts of the Funds . While enjoying the copious boun-ties of this pecuniary establishment, they vehemently exclaim against every investiga-tion of those measures which raised them to their pre-eminent situation. Such men are desirous to dissipate the public mind, and art-fully attempt to make it disreputable for a Young Man to concern himself with the affairs of Government. They would confine his re-flections within the narrow compass of the counter, and endeavor to persuade him, that if he is capable of selling a yard of English broadcloth , or a brewer's vat , and make a regu-lar statement to the Custom House of the du-ties arising on them, his qualifications are then sufficiently adequate to his employ-ment in life. Thus these people are zealously disposed to stifle the manly energies of youth, and render them subservient to the stratagems of those who are studying to im-pose on them.
By this false mode of reasoning, an ad-candacy is acquired over the well-informed Young Men in the Commercial, Agricultu-ral and Manufacturing occupations. A partial , monied interest are considered as the only proper directors, both in church and state, and oftentimes the flippancy of some within the Bar bears down all the natural good sense of the professions. A preponderancy of in-fluence is gained in the community by these factitious means, while the prominent fea-tures of our government are obliterated, by the modest diffidence of those who follow the beneficial employments of Commerce, Agri-culture and Manufactures.
Every private citizen is the guardian of his own and his country's honor—it is there-fore a degrading idea, to imagine that the glory, prosperity and freedom of America, depend on the boasted wisdom, riotism , su-perior abilities or integrity of any one class of citizens. The People in their individual capacity, are the joint trustees of the sacred treasures of the Constitution. This is the threshold through which the social compact was ushered into the sanhedrim of the nation; the first paragraph announces this authority, by the powerful declaration of " WE, THE PEOPLE ." The People are not only the ark in which the rights of society are deposited, but are the mount on which they are to rest, and whoever violates their prerogative, must expect to meet the fate of him who sacrilegi-ously trespassed on the holy building of old, while moving under the immediate auspices
of the Supreme being.— Vox Populi, Vox Dei , more immediately applies to the American Republic.
These are the sentiments which ought to invigorate every class of American Youth, as their education entitles them to a full prepon-derancy in our political concerns. They should rise superior to the mere inspector of an account current , and should study the prin-ciples of the Constitution, as well as those political and commercial rights contemplated on its adoption. Thus informed, they would be enabled to speak and act on subjects relat-ing to its establishment. Not that the Young Men should neglect their private concerns and become boisterous politicians , but there is a dig-nity attached to every man's station in soci-ety, which should render him competent to judge on the utility of public measures. It is degrading to an American, to take every thing on trust, and even the Young Farmer and Tradesman should learn to surrender his right of judging either to Lawyers or Priests ; these professions ought to be duly estimated, but no man should so humble himself as to de-pend altogether on their infallibility.
If the Federal Constitution was avowed-ly adopted to enlarge the commerce of the U-nited States, the question is, whether the sur-render made to the English by the Treaty, was calculated for this purpose? To deter-mine this point, I shall compare the senti-ments of our Delegates in Convention, and the principles promulgated by the Merchants in their Circular Letter , with certain articles of the British Treaty. How far they are analogous will then appear, and whether the surrender of our Commercial Rights in this in-strument, will not ultimately have the most baneful operation on every American citizen.—The principal object will be, to prove the inconsistency of men, in advocating a Treaty, which counteracted every principle they formerly espoused.
While considering this subject, I shall not aim at rousing your passions, but shall at-tempt to convince your judgment. If the pernicious tendency of admitting English sub-jects to an equal participation of our Trade, was deprecated by the gentlemen who for-warded the Circular Letter , let me conjure you, my young friends, to reflect whether the consequences are not now equally fatal? If a hawking Briton or Scotchman can, by a parsimonious system of living, undersell you in your importations, how can you expect to acquire a competency for the maintenance of your wives and children, in your commer-cial connection with Britain? The late Treaty between Russia and Sweden is a document vally apropos to this subject: It expressly stipulates, that " travelling merchants and bankers of both nations shall not be suffered, but considered as smugglers ." If this article was necessary between Russia & Sweden, how much more so between Britain and America? I will leave this question to the Circular-Committee of Merchants .
To illustrate this question, I shall appro-priate a few Numbers to consider the sub-ject. If the Young Men finally say that my plea is erroneous, I must acquiesce in their decision. I have no other object than their interest, for whether John McMasters as Scotchman or John Bull as an Englishman, enjoy equal benefits with American citizens, in vending British manufactures, cannot es-sentially affect me. The only question is, whether the friends to the Treaty, or the op-ponents of it, in the Old-South Meeting-House acted most consistent with the Commercial Interest of the country?
The most illiberal reflections have been thrown on the individuals who dared to come forward in opposition to its adoption, let then the Young Citizens (who are deeply in-terested in its operation) judge between the friends and enemies of this baneful and derog-atory instrument.
I am aware of the artful plea made by some of the Anglo-Federalists, that as the Treaty is made, it is needless to remark on inutility. This, however is but a poor con-solation; it is proper that we should know the folly of our conduct, even if we cannot immediately remedy the evil. It serves at least to bring to remembrance the Rolling Street-Committee , with their pen, ink and paper, threatening every one with vengeance who would not submit to their insolent de-mands. It will serve to make the Young Men cautious how far they trust to those who have thus grossly deceived them.
OLD-SOUTH.
For the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
Preservative of Health.
THE following hints are freely offered to the public. The extreme prevalence of Dysenteric, and other bilious affections of the bowels, as well as the hooping-cough among children (owing to the late droughts, whereby the water has been and will for some time be very much polluted, and unfit in its recent state for use, particularly for children—as likewise fruit from the same cause, it being either decayed or in an acerb state) call for the assistance of the Philan-thropist.—The medical observer, and hu-manity, revolts at the idea of withholding any aid, that may be in the ability of persons

possess'd of humane dispositions, from the distress'd, particularly the Poor.
Water should be boiled, and run or strained through a clean woolen cloth previous to use. By this means the saline vitriolic, or bituminous particles are separated from it.
Fruit should as much as possible be used at this season, in its crude state—and when used, it ought to be made to undergo some culinary preparation; such as roast, bake, stew, &c.—Attention to this will greatly tend to the prevention of all irritations of the alimentary canal.—Regarding the hooping cough; attention to the foregoing rules, will be necessary, in addition to the subjoined medicinal curative indications. When the hooping-cough is actually present, give of this mixture, viz. powdered Ipecacuanha, one drachm—Emetic Tartar, four grains—best Sperma Ceti, half an ounce—oil of Aniseed, twenty drops—conopon syrup, or molasses, four ounces. One teaspoonful of this mixture well compounded, to be given to infants every morning, on an empty stomach—and the like proportion to children of more advanced ages.
The treatment of dysentery, commonly incident to the infantine state, will be offered in the next number, it being too lengthy for this. The author of these remarks has found in the course of his own experience, the utility of their application to practice—and from the belt of motives, recommends the consideration of them to the poor in particular.
PHILANTHROPIST. Newport, Oct. 15.
French Official account of the attack on Boulogne.
MINISTER OF MARINE.
Rear-Admiral Latouche, Commander of the light flotilla of the Channel, to the Minister of Marine.
BOULOGNE, Aug. 16.
I HAD the honor to inform you, Citizen Minister, by my dispatch of the 4th of August, of the battle of the 4th, in which the advanced guard of the light flotilla alone rendered abortive all the attempts of the English fleet, kept the enemy at such a distance from Boulogne as prevented the bombardment of the port, and protected the other divisions of the light flotilla.—Admiral Nelson seeing that all his efforts were in vain, disappeared in the course of the 5th, in order, no doubt, to go for a reinforcement and stores. He made his appearance again here yesterday, with several ships of the line, and a great number of frigates, brigs, gun boats, &c. He moored at the distance of 6000 toises from our advanced guard, which still occupied the same position, 500 toises forward before the entrance of the port. I had entrenched it with a section, and caused it to be supported by some bomb vessels. It was easy for me to foresee in the evening that the enemy meditated an attack, their ships being surrounded with launches and boats of all sizes. I accordingly ordered that some boats should keep themselves upon the watch, and look out, in order to be apprised in time of the proceedings of the enemy. At three quarters past midnight one of these boats discovered the enemy, and was instantly attacked. The fire commenced with very great briskness upon both sides—the bombs, the cannon, the musketry, presented in the midst of the tide-waters a very awful spectacle. None of the land batteries could fire from fear of firing upon our gun-boats. The enemy embarked upon a great number of boats between two and three thousand men. Six of them boarded the gun boat, the Aetna , which headed the advanced guard, commanded by Capt. Pierceux, who, with his own hand, killed two English sailors. Almost all the gun boats of the advanced guard were at the same time boarded by the English boats; but every where the latter experienced the same reception—every where they were driven back. The bravest of the English who attempted to board, were thrown into the sea or made prisoners. The last gun boat of our right, the Vulcan , was attacked at several intervals, and always repulsed the enemy. The gun boat the Surprise , commanded by Lieut. Carran, sunk four of the enemy's boats, and took several. While the line was sustaining this contest in front, a division of the enemy attempted to force itself between the land and the line. Here, as at Algeziras, the English were the dupes of that manoeuvre. Our gun boats accompanied the retreat of the enemy with a warm cannonade, which did not cease till four o'clock in the morning, at which time the English were entirely out of its reach. The enemy have had eight of their gun boats sunk, and four of their launches were taken. I do not think I exaggerate in estimating their loss at from 4 to 500 in killed, wounded and taken. The shore is every moment covered with dead bodies. The battalions of the 46th, 57th, and 108th light infantry, who were on board the advanced guard, have covered themselves with glory. I shall send you the names of the brave, who will merit particular distinctions from the First Consul. We have on our side 10 killed and 30 wounded.
[Moniteur.]
NEW-YORK, Oct. 16. News from Algiers, &c.
Extract of a letter from an Officer on board the United States ship President, to his friend in this city, dated,
Tunis Bay; coast of Barbary, July 19.
We arrived in the Bay of Algiers on the 6th, and were visited by our faithful Consul, Mr. O'Brien, who had yet preserved every thing quiet with this regency, altho' a growing impatience had evinced itself in the Day, from the delay of his presents from our Government; but it soon subsided when he became acquainted with our mission, and renewed his assurances of friendship and esteem for the United States. He refused to receive his annuity in specie, but agreed to wait for the stipulation of stores, which are to be sent from the United States, and received his cloth and linen only, presented as a part of the price of his friendship.
"At present he appears to be in a state of rest, and prosecuting no kind of warfare with any christian power. A variance still exists between him and the Grand Signior, the minister of the former being yet confined at the Porte."
"I had the satisfaction of seeing his Marine, which are laid up in ordinary in the Mole of Algiers, and consist of two frigates, one of which is their own built, and bears a very handsome appearance, but is very tender; the other is the Crescent, a present from our government. The brig Hassan Bassaw, and another armed brig, with two armed schooners, 8 galleys of different force, and a number of zebecs, constitutes the trifling force that awes the European and American nations into the degrading system of tribute."
"On the 11th we failed from Algiers Bay for Tunis, and arrived in a bay of that name on the 7th following, nothing of importance occurring on our passage. A dispatch having been sent to notify our Consul at Tunis of our arrival here, he came on board the following morning, when we were extremely happy to find we were yet on friendly terms with this Regency, altho' its existence would have been short but for our timely arrival."
"Mr. Eaton, our Consul, informs us they had become very troublesome, and it required every exertion and argument to pacify these barbarians until the arrival of their presents."
"Mr. Cathcart, our Consul at Tripoli, who from the crisis of our affairs with that Regency had been compelled to depart that city & retire to Tunis, as I before mentioned, has left Tunis for Leghorn, and is on his way to America. This gentleman has been indefatigable to continue our peace with that power; but the unjust demands made by the Basshaw upon the United States are such as excite indignation, and which America never will conform to. I have not heard that he has yet made a capture, although several of his corsairs are at sea, cruising for our commerce. The alarm is sufficiently given by Mr. Cathcart, and every protection that can be afforded by the squadron will no doubt be given."
"The Essex, with the convoy, has just come to anchor, bringing the Grand Turk, laden with presents for the Bey, safe, and under her care."
"We sail shortly on a cruise and may in all probability proceed for Tripoli."
October 12.
A melancholy accident, we are sorry to learn, took place on Friday the 4th inst. near Franklin. The circumstances, as near as we can collect from the communications on the subject, are as follows:—
A number of persons, amounting to about fifty, had that day met at Franklin, with a view of fishing in the Miami with what is called a Bush Drag. It appears that Mr. Potts, who could not swim, in following the drag over a deep hole lost his hold—with a view of assisting him, David Buchanan swam to him, but Potts clasped him in such a manner as to prevent his swimming, and they were both sinking, when Robert Buchanan swam to them for the same benevolent purpose that his brother had went to Potts; but alas! was equally unsuccessful—he was unable to save either himself or them—but, clasped in each others arms, they all three sunk, and were drowned together. By the exertions of the company they were soon found and brought to shore, where every means was used to recover them; but it was too late.—Their spirits had already taken their flight to that country from whose bourne no traveller returns. John Potts has left a wife and four young children, and Robert Buchanan a wife, and three small children to lament their loss. David Buchanan was a young man.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15.
Triumph of Republicanism.
As we informed our readers yesterday morning, the whole Republican ticket—Senators—Members of Assembly—Select Council—Common Council—and County Commissioners, were carried by a large majority in every instance.
The Republicans have gained a triumph nearly as general in Lancaster as in this city.
[Aurora.]
LIBERTY OF THE PRESS ATTACKED.
CONNECTICUT.
NEW-HAVEN, Sept. 16.
In the first number of the present volume of my paper, I published a remonstrance from the merchants of New-Haven to the President of the United States, on the removal of Elizur Goodrich from, and appointment of Samuel Bishop to the office of Collector of this port; together with the President's reply.—In this remonstrance a personal attack is made on Abraham Bishop, stating, that he was entirely "destitute of public confidence," "conspicuous for his enmity to commerce and opposition to order," and "odious to his fellow-citizens," to that degree that they presumed "his warmest partisans would not have hazarded a recommendation for him."
To this attack Mr. Bishop has thought proper to reply, and I have thought it my duty to admit that reply, as I would any answer to him, to which the author will sign his name.
After the publication of my paper on Wednesday last, I went to the post-office as usual to take up the letters and papers which might have arrived for me: I there met with ELIAS SHIPMAN and three or four of his companions; who, finding that I was the Editor of this paper, commenced a most virulent attack upon me, in language too impiously profane to be repeated in a newspaper; but concluding with threats from said Shipman, that he would "horse-whip me every time he met me, if I ever dared to publish his name again," and many other threats of personal danger, such as that I deserved and should be kicked, rode on a rail, tarred and feathered, pushed off the wharf if I came on, drummed out of town, &c. all of which was accompanied with the most abusive and profane language, and the most menacing conduct.
Such appear to be the ideas of the "friends of order" on the liberty of the Press, a freedom they are fond of using to scatter fire-brands, arrows and death from the dark alleys and hiding retreats of a Burleigh, Brutus, Connecticutens, and a long host of anonymous slanderers who communicate with their papers, down to the late inveterate but impotent attack on Abraham Bishop by "Quinquia."
Fellow-Citizens, I have been grossly attacked and threatened; attempts have been made to suppress advertisements and subscriptions for my paper; and one who ranks high in the phalanx of federalism, has declared that "if there had been any energy in the government, I should have been gibetted for what I had published already." But determined to persevere in a cause which has for its object the increase and preservation of human happiness and the rights of man—not all the threats and persecutions I may suffer from that quarter, shall prevent my publishing what I conceive it my duty to publish. Well knowing that I should have to encounter the hottest vials of aristocratic vengeance, I have accepted the post of danger; fully resolved that though my life may be taken, I will not be robbed of my principles.
S. MORSE.
SALEM, October 19.
Late news from the Red Sea.
Arrived here on Saturday, ship Recovery, Capt. DANA (Mr. ROBINSON supercargo) in 118 days from Moka at the mouth of the Red Sea. The Recovery left Moka on the 22d of June, and brings the following intelligence:—That a very large fleet of British transport ships had gone up the Red Sea with troops; it was impossible to ascertain the exact number of men employed; some accounts stated the number at 8000 men—there were several European regiments, and the remainder were the native Sepoys of the East Indies. The expedition was supposed to have employed upwards of 100 sail of large country ships—the grand fleet entered the Red Sea in April, but one division of 20 ships, arrived late in May. Before the Recovery failed from Moka, news had reached there that the army had landed at Coffire and Suez, as little or no opposition could be made—The English had also taken possession of an island at the head of the Red Sea, and used it for a deposit for their stores. All was hurry and bustle at Moka, where the British had Commissaries to purchase provisions and supplies for the troops. The frigate La Forte had been lost in the Red Sea, by striking on a reef of rocks near Judda. Col. Popham, from the Cape of Good Hope had joined the army. The English had very few men of war, and it was said that these intended to fail to cruise off the coast of Brazils.
NEWPORT, Saturday, October 24, 1801.
The Convention, appointed by law to amend and revise the Constitution of the State of New-York, met in the city of Albany on the 13th inst. when the Hon. AARON BURR, was unanimously chosen President. A Reso- lution was passed that the doors of the Convention be open, and that the business should commence daily with prayer.
In Town-Council October 17, 1801.
IT is Voted and Resolved, That no vessels be permitted to come into the harbor of Newport, from any port or place where any malignant or dangerous distemper prevails—more especially from the ports of Savannah in Georgia, Havana, Charleston in S. Carolina, Norfolk in Virginia, and New-York, without further orders from this Council.
By order, J. ALMY, C. Clerk.
Delaware Republicanized!
The State of Delaware, which, from the Revolution to the present day, has been striving in vain to rescue the reins of government from the fangs of Old Tories and Apostate Whigs, has at length succeeded; and, in despite of every art and act which knavery could devise and villainy execute, Col. DAVID HALL, a Whig of '76 and a Republican of 1801, is chosen Governor, by a majority of upwards of four hundred votes!—The words of Montesquieu are every day confirmed by experience—"For a Nation (or State) to be free, it is sufficient that she will it."
Thursday, the 26th of November next, is to be observed throughout the State of Massachusetts, as a day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise.
A young country girl of 17, married only 10 months since, has commenced being a mother, by giving us four young Republicans.
[Aurora.]
MARRIED.—At the friends' meeting-house, in South-Kingstown, Mr. ROWLAND RATHBON, of Smithfield, to Miss ALICE PECKHAM, daughter of Mr. William Peckham of the former place.
At Providence, Mr. STEPHEN SMITH, to the amiable Miss AMY JENCKES, daughter of the late Capt. Charles Jenckes, of that town.
“MENTOR” in our next.
DIED.—On Wednesday last, Mr. SAMUEL BURROUGHS in the 90th year of his age. He was nearly 60 years a member of the 2d Baptist Church in this town, and sustained through life the character of an honest man and a Christian.
Lost or Stolen,
THE 8th instant, a Small Pouch Watch, chased out side case, with a red stone Seal, set in silver. If either Watch or Seal is offered for sale, it is requested to be stopped; and either of the Watch Makers in Newport, will pay a reward of EIGHT DOLLARS, if recovered and not injured. Newport, Oct. 23, 1801.
Information to Mariners.
THE public are informed that by the solicitations of Capt. John Earl, jun. of Newport, monies have been subscribed by a number of public spirited gentlemen of that port, for the purpose of placing an Iron Spindle upon the rocks at the East end or tail of Watch Hill Reef. The spindle is now up.—There is a large Black Ball upon the top of it, with a Director, which is painted white, and points to the Northward and Westward. The letters W N are painted in black upon the director, shewing the course to be W. by N. to Latimer's Rock, in Fisher's Island Sound; which rock has a spindle and ball upon it, and a good channel either to the Northward or Southward of it; to the Northward the water is deep near the rock; to the Southward it is shoal for about three cables length. The water is deep within a cable's length to the Northward of the Spindle at Watch Hill. Watch Point is shoal, with single rocks nearly half the distance from the Point to the Spindle. Stonington, Oct. 6. 1801.
For NORFOLK,
THE fast sailing Sch'r called the ELIZA, James Bowing master; having the best accommodations for passengers, and will sail tomorrow. For freight or passage, apply to
WM. MOORE, jr. & Co. Newport, Oct. 24, 1801.
TO BE SOLD,
On Reasonable Terms,
A FARM in Exeter, (one mile South of the ten-rod highway, and six miles from Wickford) Containing about one hundred Acres of Land, with a good House, Barn, and Corn Crib; well fenced with stone wall. Said Farm has a quantity of young growing wood, and is tolerably well watered. For particulars, inquire of DANIEL TILLINGHAST,
WANTED to hire, a House, or part of one, in a central part of Newport.—Enquire of the Printer.

ELEGANT LINES, Written at midnight, in a Thunder Storm.
LET coward guilt, with pallid fear, To their caverns fly, And justly dread the vengeful fate That thunders through the sky.
Protected by that hand, whose law The threat'ning storms obey, Intrepid virtue smiles secure, As in the blaze of day.
In the thick cloud's tremendous gloom, The lightning's lurid glare, It views the same all gracious pow'r That breathes the vernal air.
Through nature's ever varying scene, By different ways pursu'd, The one eternal end of Heaven, Is universal good.
With like beneficent effect, O'er flaming ether glows, As when it tunes the linnets voice, Or blushes in the rose.
By reason taught to scorn those fears, That vulgar minds molest, Let no fantastic terror break My dear Narcissa's rest.
Thy life may all the tenderest care Of Providence defend; And delegated angels round Their guardian wings extend!
When through creation's vast expanse The last dread thunders roll, Untune the concord of the spheres, And shake the rising soul.
Unmov'd may'st thou the final storm Of jarring worlds survey, That ushers in the glad serene Of everlasting day!
PRAYER, Translated from a small work which appeared some years ago in Germa- ny, under the title of "Joseph's Gebetbuch," [The Emperor's Pray- Book.]
"O Thou eternal, incompre- hensible Being, who art the foun- tain of mercy, and the source of love; Thy sun lights equally the Christian and Atheist; Thy show- ers equally nourish the fields of the believer as the infidel; the seed of virtue is even found in the heart of the impious and the heretic. From Thee I learn, therefore, that diver- sity of opinions, does not prevent Thee from being a beneficent father to all mankind. Shall I then, Thy feeble creature, be less indulgent? Shall I not permit my subjects to a- dore Thee in whatsoever manner they please? Shall I prosecute those who differ from me in point of think- ing? Shall I spread my religion with the point of my sword? O Thou! whose mighty power and ineffable love embrace the universe, grant that such erroneous principles may never harbor in my breast: I will try to be like Thee as far as human efforts can approach infinite perfection! I will be as indulgent as Thou to all men whose tenets differ from mine, & all unnatural compul- sion in point of conscience shall be banished forever from my kingdom. Where is the religion that does not instruct us to love virtue and detest vice? Let all religions, therefore, be tolerated. Let all mankind pay their worship to Thee, Thou eternal Being! in the manner they think best. Does an error in judgment deserve expulsion from society? And is force the proper way to win the heart, or bring the swerving mind to a true sense of religion? Let the shameful chains of religious tyranny be parted asunder, and the sweet bonds of fraternal amity unite my subjects forever. I am sensible that many difficulties will occur to me in this bold attempt: And the
most of them will be thrown in my way by those persons who style themselves Thy ministers; but may Thy Almighty power never forsake me! O Thou eternal and incompre- hensible Being! fortify my holy re- solutions with thy love, to surmount every obstacle; and let that law of our divine master which inculcates charity and patience, be always im- pressed upon my heart. Amen.
A Russian peasant lately made a watch of singularly curious work- manship. It is of the size of an egg. Within it are represented the sepulchre of our Lord, the stone closing it, and the guards standing nigh. The watch is a repeater. When the hour strikes, the stone is suddenly rolled from the mouth of the sepulchre, the guards fall on their faces, angels appear, the bless- ed women arrive, and that melody is played which is usual to execute in Russia on Pascha Eve. The same artist, whose name is Kullby, has constructed an admirable model for a bridge of a single arch over the Neva—Both these specimens of art and genius are now in the possession of the academy of arts at Petersburg. [Lond. paper.]
LATE OMISSIONS.
DIED]—At Little-Compton, on the 5th inst. Mr. CLARK BROWN, (son of Mr. William Brown) in the 24th year of his age. At Middletown, (on this Island) the 12th inst. Col. GEORGE IRISH, in an advanced age.
In this town, on the 6th inst. in the 58th year of her age, Mrs. MARY STILES, widow of the Rev. Doctor Ezra Stiles, late Presi- dent of Yale College.—On the 12th inst. Deacon JOSEPH PIKE, in the 61st year of his age.—Mrs. ELIZABETH GOLDEN, wi- dow of the late Isaac Golden, in the 54th year of her age.—On Saturday last, of an apoplectic fit, Capt. JOHN STANTON, in the 58th year of his age.
Take Notice.
THE Managers of the Bristol Church Lottery, inform the Public, that the drawing of the Se- cond class, commenced on Wednes- day: The following numbers were drawn and are Prizes of Five Dol- lars each.
No. 97, 215, 296, 344, 376, 415, 841, 965, 1000, 1024, 1051, 1432, 1557, 1673, 1752, 1997, 2127, 2322, 2349, 2492, 2515, 2613, 2824, 2788, 2946.
In consequence of having re- ceived no returns, from many of those who had tickets for sale, the Managers have postponed the draw- ing to the second Wednesday in No- vember, at which time they have no doubt, but they shall be able to complete the drawing.
Bristol, Oct. 1, 1801.
A few Tickets in the above Lottery, may still be had at O. Farns- worth's Printing-Office.
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 15 Hhds. W. I. Rum, 20 do. Jamaica Spirits, high 4th proof, and good flavored,
—ALSO— A few Hogsheads good Retailing Molasses. Newport 12th Sept. 1801.
For sale at this Office, A Blow at the Root. BEING A FASHIONABLE FAST-DAY SERMON, Delivered at Cheshire, Massachusetts, April 9, 1801.
By JOHN LELAND.
I will also show mine opinion. ELIHU. Shoot at her, spare no arrows; for she hath flaunted against the Lord. JEREMIAH.
John & Henry Cahoon,
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf,
BROWN SUGAR, by the hogshead or bar- rel; Molasses, by the hogshead; Flour, by the barrel; Pimento, by the bag; Powder, by the cask; Sheathing-Paper, by the hundred; Salt- Peter'd Hams; Candles, by the box; Iron Ca- booses; Turks-Island Salt; a few Boxes of Havana Sugar; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.
—ALSO—
HONEY, by the hogshead or gal- lon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum— Raisins, &c.—Iron Stoves—and two large Scale Beams.
—LIKEWISE—
LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Arti- cles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assort- ment 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—and their Favors gratefully Acknowledged.
GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen —Bar-Iron, per Hundred cut.—Midlings and Cornel, per barrel—Four Thousand Bunches Onions.
Newport, Oct. 17th, 1800. 35f
Christopher Holt
INFORMS his Customers and others, that he has removed from the North side of Washington Square, to the House on the Long Wharf, late the property of Capt. Edward Davis—where he will con- tinue to keep a Boarding House, as usual.
Newport, May 16, 1801. 335f
EVENING SCHOOL.
THE Subscriber would inform the citizens of Newport, that he purposes to open an Evening School, on the 5th of October, at Mr. Mac Intosh Alexander's house in Mar- lborough-street, where he now keeps a Day School; in which will be taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, &c. Parents or masters, who wish to send their children or apprentices, may be assured of the subscriber's careful at- tention to instruct them. Those who have a desire to send, may be informed of the terms of tuition, and other particulars, by calling at the Rev. Joshua Bradley's.
JASON SPRAGUE.
Newport, Sept. 28, 1801. 316
WILLIAM WILLBOR,
Sign of the GOLDEN FISH, directly opposite Mr. Joseph Briggs' Thames-Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he carries on the Glazing business in its vari- ous branches, where he offers for Sale, Win- dow Glass of different sizes, by the Box, or smaller quantity, viz.—13 by 18, 12 by 16, 10 by 14, 10 by 13, 10 by 12, 9 by 11, 8 by 10, 7 by 9, 8 by 6—likewise, Sheet Glass, cut in any form or size—Putty by the quan- tity or single pound.
He has also, at Retail—Brandy— Rum—Gin—Brown, & white pow- der'd Sugar—Molasses—Flour—Rice—Sou- chong, Congo, and Bohea Teas—Chocolate —Coffee—Negro-head, cut, and Pigtail Tobacco—Segars—Raisins—Mustard—Pe- per—Ginger—Starch—Candles—Writing Paper—Dutch Quills—Best New-York Hard Soap, &c. &c.
Newport, Sept. 19, 1801. 515f
William W. Vernon,
PAINTER,
Has for Sale, at his shop, opposite William Cahoon and Company's, near the foot of the New Lane;
The following Paints, either Dry, or Ground in Oil:
BEST London White LEAD, Spanish BROWN, Whiting, and Spruce YEL- LOW (of an excellent quality) by the hun- dred wt. or single pound; India Red, Um- ber, Letharge, Red Lead, White Vitriol, Verdigrease, and Prussian Blue:
Painters Brushes and Tools; Black and Bright Varnish, Spirits of Turpentine, Linseed Oil, Boiled or Un- Boiled; 7 by 9, and 6 by 8 Window Glass, and Putty.
Newport, August 15, 1801. 465f
Blank Deeds, and Justice's Writs, and Executions, for sale at this Office.
NICOLAS GEFFROY,
Watch-Maker, in Newport,
INFORMS the Public, he has taken into Partnership Mr. L. TISSOT, a superior Workman, late from the Watch-Manufactory in Geneva, who will undertake to make New Watches;—and to repair, in the best man- ner, for Watch-makers, or private persons, any new-constructed and complicated Watches, and Time-Pieces.—They will also im- port, from said Manufactory, at nine months warning, all such Watches and Time-Pieces, as their employers shall order.
They have also Constantly on hand,
An elegant Assortment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which they will sell on rea- sonable terms.—In addition to the above, they carry on the Goldsmith's and Silver- smith's business, in all its branches; and like- wise will make, or repair, any kind of Jew- ellery, in the neatest fashion.
They also have for Sale,
Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver Epaulette; plated & brass Candlesticks; plated and Britannia Tea- Pots; Dirks, small Swords and Hangers; plated Bitts, Stirrups and Spurs; Tea-Trays; Castors; Andirons, Shovel and Tongs; Cut- lery. Ware of all kinds; Night and Day Spy- Glasses; Ladies and Gentlemen's Pocker- Books; Dressing Glasses; Suspenders; Trus- ses; Horse-Whips; Razors; Hopkin's fam- ous Razor-Strops; best Beaver Hats; Per- fumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; Hair-Powder; Starch; Barley-Sugar, and Sugar-Plumbs; Spanish Segars; best Maka- bau and Scotch Snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert here.
Newport, Feb. 7, 1801. 191f
Thomas Howland,
MOST respectfully informs the Public at large, and his friends in particular, that he has qualified himself for an Auctioneer, and will be ready to serve them at any time or place.
July 18, 1801. 215
FOR SALE,
A TWO Story Dwell- ing-House, pleasantly situ- ated at the north-end of Thames- street; with a good well of wa- ter, yard, garden and stable.— For further particulars, enquire of JOSEPH COZZENS. Newport, Sept. 25, 1801.
TO BE SOLD,
(And possession given immediately)
A FARM, lying in West-Greenwich, a- bout 7 miles from East- Greenwich Meeting-House —with a good Dwelling- House, Barn, and Corn-House thereon— containing about Seventy Acres of LAND. Also, an Out Lot, containing about 35 Acres; which will be sold together or sep- arate. For further particulars, enquire of JOB HARRINGTON, on the premises.
West-Greenwich, Oct. 1.
ROWSE TAYLOR, Has opened his Evening SCHOOL. Newport, 9th of 10th Mo.
WILLIAM DOUGLASS,
Has Just received and for sale, At the Head of Broad Street,
A General Assortment of Liver- pool & Crockery Ware.—All kinds West- India GOODS, sold as CHEAP as at any Store in Newport.—Also, 4,000 cwt. long, clean brown FLAX. ** Cash and the highest price given for Cotton and Linen Rags.
Francis Anderson
and Company,
TAKE this method to request those that are indebted to them, to call and make speedy settlement, as they are about dissolving their con- nection in partnership. They are also ready to make payment to those to whom the firm is indebted.
Newport, August 27, 1801.
THE TRIAL of JASON FAIRBANKS, for Murder, to be sold at the Post-Office, Newport.