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Laws of the United States.
PUBLISHED
By Authority.
SIXTH CONGRESS
OF THE United States.
At the First Session, begun and held at the city of PHILADELPHIA, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday the second of December, 1799.
CHAPTER LV.
An ACT to amend the act, entitled, "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States, in the territory north-west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river."
Sec. 1. B E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for the disposal of the lands of the United States, directed to be sold by the act, entitled, "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States, in the territory north-west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river," there shall be four land-offices established in the said territory: One at Cincinnati, for lands below the Little Miami, which have not heretofore been granted; one at Chillicothe, for lands east of the Sciota, south of the lands appropriated for satisfying military bounties to the late army of the United States, and west of the fifteenth range of townships; one at Marietta, for the lands east of the sixteenth range of townships, south of the before-mentioned military lands, and south of a line drawn due west from the north-west corner of the first township of the second range, to the said military lands; and one at Steubenville, for the lands north of the last mentioned line, and east or north of the said military lands: Each of the said offices shall be under the direction of an officer, to be called "The Register of the Land-Office," who shall be appointed by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall give bond to the United States, with approved security, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office; and shall reside at the place where the land-office is directed to be kept.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the Surveyor-General, and he is hereby expressly enjoined, to prepare and transmit to the Registers of the several land-offices, before the days herein appointed for commencing sales, general plats of the lands hereby directed to be sold at the said offices respectively, and also to forward copies of each of the said plats to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That the Surveyor-General shall cause the townships west of the Muskingum, which by the above mentioned act are directed to be sold in quarter townships, to be subdivided into half sections of three hundred and twenty acres each, as nearly as may be, by running parallel lines through the same from east to west, and from south to north, at the distance of one mile from each other, and marking corners, at the distance of each half mile on the lines running from east to west, and at the distance of each mile on those running from south to north; and making the marks, notes and descriptions, prescribed to surveyors by the above-mentioned act: And the interior lines of townships intersected by the Muskingum, and of all the townships lying east of that river, which have not been heretofore actually subdivided into sections, shall also be run and marked in the manner prescribed by the said act for running and marking the interior lines of townships directed to be sold in sections of six hundred and forty acres each: And in all cases where the exterior lines of the townships, thus to be subdivided into sections or half sections, shall exceed or shall not extend six miles, the excess or deficiency shall be specially noted, and added to or deducted from the western and northern ranges of sections or half sections in such township, according as the error may be in running the lines from east to west, or from south to north; the sections and half sections bounded on the northern and western lines of such townships shall be sold as containing only the quantity expressed in the returns and plats respectively, and all others as containing the complete legal quantity: And the President of the United States shall fix the compensation of the deputy-surveyors, chain carriers and axemen: Provided , the whole expense of surveying and marking the lines shall not exceed three dollars for every mile that shall be actually run, surveyed and marked.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That the lands thus subdivided (excluding the sections reserved by the above-mentioned act) shall be offered for sale in sections and half sections, subdivided as before directed, at the following places and times, that is to say; those below the Little Miami shall be offered at public vendue, in the town of Cincinnati, on the first Monday of April, one thousand eight hundred and one, under the direction of the Register of
the land-office there established, and of either the Governor or Secretary of the north-western territory: The lands east of Sciota, south of the military lands, and west of the fifteenth range of townships, shall be offered in like manner for sale at Chillicothe, on the first Monday of May, one thousand eight hundred and one, under the direction of the Register of the land-office there established, and of either the Governor or Secretary of the said territory: The lands east of the sixteenth range of townships, south of the military lands, and west of the Muskingum, including all the townships intersected by that river, shall be offered for sale in like manner at Marietta, on the last Monday of May, one thousand eight hundred and one, under the direction of the Governor or Secretary, or Surveyor-General of the said territory. The sales shall remain open at each place for three weeks, and no longer. The superintendents shall observe the rules and regulations of the above-mentioned act, in classing and selling fractional with entire sections, and in keeping and transmitting accounts of the sales. All lands remaining unsold at the closing of either of the public sales, may be disposed of at private sale by the Registers of these respective land-offices, in the manner herein after prescribed; and the Register of the land-office at Steubenville, after the first day of July next, may proceed to sell at private sale the lands situate within the district assigned to his direction as herein before described, disposing of the same in sections, and classing fractional with entire sections, according to the provisions and regulations of the above mentioned act and of this act: And the Register of the land-office at Marietta, after the said first day of July next, may proceed to sell at private sale any of the lands within the district assigned to his direction as aforesaid, which are east of the river Muskingum, excluding the townships intersected by that river, disposing of the same in sections, and classing fractional with entire sections, as aforesaid.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted , That no lands shall be sold by virtue of this act, at either public or private sale, for less than two dollars per acre, and payment may be made for the same by all purchasers, either in specie or in evidences of the public debt of the United States, at the rates prescribed by the act, entitled, "An act to authorize the receipt of evidences of the public debt in payment for the lands of the United States;" and shall be made in the following manner, and under the following conditions, to wit:
 1. At the time of purchase, every purchaser shall, exclusively of the fees hereafter mentioned, pay six dollars for every section, and three dollars for every half section he may have purchased, for surveying expences, and deposit one twentieth part of the amount of the purchase money, to be forfeited, if within forty days one fourth part of the purchase money, including the said twentieth part, is not paid.  2. One fourth part of the purchase money shall be paid within forty days after the day of sale as aforesaid; another fourth part shall be paid within two years; another fourth part within three years; and another fourth part within four years after the day of sale.  3. Interest, at the rate of six per cent. a year, from the day of sale, shall be charged upon each of the three last payments, payable as they respectively become due.  4. A discount, at the rate of eight per cent. a year, shall be allowed on any of the three last payments, which shall be paid before the same shall become due, reckoning this discount always upon the sum which would have been demandable by the United States, on the day appointed for such payment.  5. If the first payment of one fourth part of the purchase money shall not be made within forty days after the sale, the deposit, payment and fees, paid and made by the purchaser, shall be forfeited, and the lands shall and may, from and after the day when the payment of one fourth part of the purchase money should have been made, be disposed of at private sale, on the same terms and conditions, and in the same manner as the other lands directed by this act to be disposed of at private sale: Provided , That the lands which shall have been sold at public sale, and which shall, on account of such failure of payment, revert to the United States, shall not be sold at private sale for a price less than the price that shall have been offered for the same at public sale.  6. If any tract shall not be completely paid for within one year after the date of the last payment, the tract shall be advertised for sale by the Register of the land-office within whose district it may lie, in at least five of the most public places in the said district, for at least thirty days before the time of sale: And he shall sell the same at public vendue, during the sitting of the court of quarter sessions of the county in which the land-office is kept, for a price not less than the whole arrears due thereon, with the expences of sale; the surplus, if any, shall be returned to the original purchaser, or to his legal representative; but if the sum due, with interest, be not bidden and paid, then the land shall revert to the United States. All monies paid therefor shall be forfeited, and the Re- 
gister of the land-office may proceed to dispose of the same to any purchaser, as in case of other lands at private sale.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted , That all and every the payments, to be made by virtue of the preceding section, shall be made either to the Treasurer of the United States, or to such person or officers as shall be appointed by the President of the United States, with the advice and consent of the Senate, Receiver of public monies for lands of the United States, at each of the places respectively where the public and private sales of the said lands are to be made; and the said Receiver of public monies shall, before he enters upon the duties of his office, give bond, with approved security, in the sum of ten thousand dollars, for the faithful discharge of his trust; and it shall be the duty of the said Treasurer and Receiver of public monies to give receipts for the monies by them received, to the persons respectively paying the same; to transmit within thirty days in case of public sale, and quarterly in case of private sale, an account of all the public monies by them received, specifying the amount received from each person, and distinguishing the sums received for surveying expences, and those received for purchase money, to the Secretary of the Treasury, and to the Registers of the land-offices, as the case may be. The said Receivers of public monies shall, within three months after receiving the same, transmit the monies by them received to the Treasurer of the United States; and the Receivers of public monies for the said sales, and also the Receivers of public monies for the sales which have taken place at Pittsburgh under the act, entitled, "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States in the territory north-west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river," shall receive one per cent. on the money received, as a compensation for clerk hire, receiving, safe-keeping, and transmitting it to the Treasury of the United States.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the Registers of the land-offices respectively, to receive and enter on books kept for that purpose only, and on which no blank leaves or space shall be left between the different entries, the applications of any person or persons who may apply for the purchase of any section or half section, and who shall pay him the fee hereafter-mentioned, and produce a receipt from the Treasurer of the United States, or from the Receiver of public monies appointed for that purpose, for three dollars for each half section such person or persons may apply for, and for at least one-twentieth part of the purchase money, stating carefully in each entry the date of the application, the date of the receipt to him produced, the amount of monies specified in the said receipt, and the number of the section or half section, township and range applied for. If two or more persons shall apply at the same time for the said tract, the Register shall immediately determine by lot, in presence of the parties, which of them shall have preference. He shall file the receipt for monies produced by the party, and give him a copy of his entry, and if required, a copy of the description of the tract, and a copy of the plat of the same, or either of them; and it shall be his duty to inform the party applying for any one tract, whether the same has already been entered, purchased, or paid for, and at his request to give him a copy of the entry or entries concerning the same. He shall, three months after the date of each application, if the party shall not have within that time produced to him a receipt of the payment of one fourth part of the purchase money, including the twentieth part above mentioned, enter under its proper date, in the said book of entries, that the payment has not been made, and that the land has reverted to the United States; and he shall make a note of the same in the margin of the book, opposite to the original entry. And if the party shall, either at the time of making the original entry, or at any time within three months thereafter, produce a receipt to him for the fourth part of the purchase money, including the twentieth part aforesaid, he shall file the receipt, make an entry of the same, under its proper date, in the said book of entries, make a note of the same in the margin of the book, opposite to the original entry, and give to the party a certificate, describing the land sold, the sum paid on account, the balance remaining due, the time and times when such balance shall become due, and that if it shall be duly discharged, the purchaser or his assignee, or other legal representative, shall be entitled to a patent for the said lands; he shall also, upon any subsequent payment being made, and a receipt from the receiver being produced to him, file the original receipt, give a receipt for the same to the party, and enter the same to the credit of the party, in a book kept for that purpose, in which he shall open an account in the name of each purchaser, for each section or half section that may be sold, either at public or private sale, and in which he shall charge the party for the whole purchase money, and give him credit for all his payments: making the proper charges and allowances for interest or discount, as the case may be, according to the provisions of the fourth section
of this act; and upon the payment being completed, and the account finally settled, he shall give a certificate of the same to the party; and on producing to the Secretary of the Treasury the same final certificate, the President of the United States is hereby authorized to grant a patent for the lands to the said purchaser, his heirs or assigns; and all patents shall be countersigned by the Secretary of State, and recorded in his office.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted , That the Registers of the land-offices respectively shall also note on the book of surveys, or original plat transmitted to them, every tract which may be sold, by inserting the letter A on the day when the same is applied for, and the letter P on the day when a receipt for one fourth part of the purchase money is produced to them, and by crossing the said letter A on the day when the land shall revert to the United States, on failure of the payment of one fourth part of the purchase money within three months after the date of application: And the said book of surveys or original plat shall be open at all times, in presence of the Register, for the inspection of any individual applying for the same and paying the proper fee.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the Registers of the land-offices to transmit quarterly to the Secretary of the Treasury, and to the Surveyor-General, an account of the several tracts applied for, of the several tracts for which the payment of one fourth part of the purchase money has been made, of the several tracts which have reverted to the United States on failure of the said payment; and also an account of all the payments of monies by them entered, according to the receipts produced to them, specifying the sums of money, the names of the persons paying the same, the names of the officers who have received the same, and the tracts for which the same has been paid.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted , That the Registers aforesaid shall be precluded from entering on their books any application for lands in their own name, and in the name of any other person in trust for them; and if any Register shall will to purchase any tract of land, he may do it by application in writing to the Surveyor-General, who shall enter the same on books kept for that purpose by him, who shall proceed in respect to such applications, and to any payments made for the same, in the same manner which the Registers by this act are directed to follow, in respect to applications made to them for lands by other persons. The Registers shall, nevertheless, note on the book of surveys, or original plat, the applications and payments thus by them made, and their right to the pre-emption of any tract shall bear date from the day when their application for the same shall have been entered by the Surveyor-General in his own book. And if any person applying for any tract shall, notwithstanding he shall have received information from the Register that the same has already been applied for by the said Register, or by any other person, insist to make the application, it shall be the duty of the Register to enter the same, noting in the margin that the same tract is already purchased; but upon application of the party, made in writing, and which he shall file, he may and shall at any future time enter under its proper date, that the party withdraws his former application, and applies in lieu thereof for any other tract: Provided always , That the party shall never be allowed thus to withdraw his former application, and to apply in lieu thereof for another tract, except when the tract described in his former application shall have been applied for previous to the date of that his former application.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted , That the Secretary of the Treasury shall and may prescribe such further regulations, in the manner of keeping books and accounts, by the several officers in this act mentioned, as to him may appear necessary and proper, in order fully to carry into effect the provisions of this act.
Sec. 12. And be it further enacted , That the Registers of the land-offices, respectively, shall be entitled to receive from the Treasury of the United States one half per cent. on all the monies expressed in the receipts by them filed and entered, and of which they shall have transmitted an account to the Secretary of the Treasury; as directed by this act; and they shall further be entitled to receive, for their own use, from the respective parties, the following fees for services rendered, that is to say; for every original application for land, and a copy of the same, for a section three dollars, for a half section two dollars; for every certificate stating that the first fourth part of the purchase money is paid, twenty-five cents; for every subsequent receipt for monies paid, twenty-five cents; for the final settlement of account, and giving the final certificate of the same, one dollar; for every copy, either of an application or of the description of any section or half section, or of the plat of the same, or of any entry made on their books, or of any certificate heretofore given by them, twenty-five cents for each; and for any general inspection of the book of surveys, or general plat, made in their presence, twenty-five cents.

Sec. 13. And be it further enacted , That the superintendents of public sales, to be made by virtue of this act, and the superintendents of the sales which have taken place by virtue of the act, entitled, "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States in the territory north-west of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river," shall receive five dollars a day for every day whilst engaged in that business; and the accounting officers of the Treasury are hereby authorized to allow a reasonable compensation for books, stationery, and clerk hire, in settling the accounts of the said superintendents.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted , That the fee to be paid for each patent for half a section shall be four dollars, and for every section five dollars, to be accounted for by the receiver of the same.
Sec. 15. And be it further enacted , That the lands of the United States reserved for future disposition, may be let upon leases by the Surveyor-General, in sections or half sections, for terms not exceeding seven years, on condition of making such improvements as he shall deem reasonable.
Sec. 16. And be it further enacted , That each person who before the passing of this act shall have erected, or begun to erect, a grist-mill or saw-mill upon any of the lands herein directed to be sold, shall be entitled to the pre-emption of the section including such mill, at the rate of two dollars per acre: Provided , The person or his heirs, claiming such right of pre-emption, shall produce to the Register of the land-office satisfactory evidence that he or they are entitled thereto, and shall be subject to and comply with the regulations and provisions by this act prescribed for other purchasers.
Sec. 17. And be it further enacted , That so much of the "act, providing for the sale of the lands of the United States in the territory north-west of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river," as comes within the purview of this act, be and the same is hereby repealed.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. APPROVED—May 10th, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Latest Foreign Intelligence.
By recent arrivals at New-York.
LONDON, July 5.
A BULLETIN, we understand, has been received in town, which mentions the return of the Chief Consul to Paris.—The bulletin contains no account of the answer of the Austrian Cabinet. No Paris papers have arrived.
June 28.
We stated in a second edition of the Courier yesterday, that the government had received a complete confirmation of the last news from Italy. We have this morning received, by express, Paris papers to the 26th instant. They contain the important and ample details of the battles of Italy, the convention for an armistice, together with an account of a victory gained by the French in Suabia over General Kray. The following are some of the details:
BATTLE OF MARENGO.
BULLETIN from the ARMY OF RESERVE.
Torre de Garofola, June 15.
After the battle of Montebello, the army put itself in motion to pass the Scrivia. The advanced guard, commanded by General Gardanne, on the 13th encountered the enemy, who defended the approaches of the Bor mida, and the three bridges which they had made near Alessandria, defeated them, and took 2 pieces of cannon, and 100 prisoners.
The division of General Chabran arrived at the same time along the Po, opposite Valence, to prevent the enemy from passing that river. Thus Melas found himself surrounded between the Bor mida and the Po. The only retreat from Genoa, which remained to him after the battle of Montebello, was intercepted. The enemy still appeared to have no plan, or at least a very uncertain one, from its movements.
The 14th, at day-break, the enemy passed the Bor mida, on three bridges: Resolved to cut their way through, they debouched in force, surprised our advanced guard, and began, with great vivacity, the battle of Marengo, which finally decided the fate of Italy and the Austrian army. Four times during the battle we were repulsed, and as often we advanced. More than 60 pieces of cannon, on different points and at different hours, were taken and retaken on both sides. There were more than twelve charges of cavalry, and with various successes. It was three hours after mid-day; 10,000 infantry flanked our right in the grand plain of St. Julien. They were supported by a line of cavalry, and a great quantity of artillery. The grenadiers of the guard were placed like a redoubt of granite in the centre of that immense plain. Nothing could overthrow it. Cavalry, infantry, artillery, and everything, was directed against that battalion, but in vain. It was then really seen what a handful of men of spirit could effect. By this obstinate resistance, the left of the enemy was checked, and our right supported until the arrival of General Monnier, who carried the village of Castel Ceriolo at the point of the bayonet: The enemy's cavalry then made a rapid movement on our right, which was already shaken. This movement precipitated its retreat. The enemy advanced upon our whole line, discharging cannonier shot from more than an hundred pieces of cannon. The roads were covered with fugitives wounded and routed. The battle seemed lost. We permitted the enemy to advance within musket shot of the
village of St. Julien, where the division of Desaix was in order of battle, with eight pieces of light artillery in front, and two battalions in close order on the wing. All the fugitives rallied behind it. Already had the enemy committed faults which presaged their catastrophe. They extended their wings too much.
The presence of the First Consul re-animated the troops. "Children (says he to them) do you remember that it is my custom to sleep on the field of battle?" Amidst shouts of "Live the Republic," "Live the First Consul," Gen. Desaix charged with quick march by the centre. In an instant the enemy were defeated. Gen. Kellerman, who, with his brigade of heavy cavalry, had the whole day covered the retreat of our left, made a charge with such vigour, and so a-propos, that 6000 grenadiers, and Gen. Zach, the chief of the staff, were made prisoners, and several of the enemy's generals killed. The whole army followed this movement. The right of the enemy was cut off; consternation and terror spread through their ranks.
The Austrian cavalry advanced to the centre, to cover the retreat. The chief of brigade Balfier, at the head of the cahescos , and grenadiers of the guard, made a charge with such activity and courage, that he pierced the line of the enemy's cavalry, and by it completed the entire route of the army.
We have taken 15 stand of colours, 40 pieces of cannon, and made from 5 to 6000 prisoners. More than 6000 of the enemy remained on the field of battle.
The 9th light horse have merited the title of the incomparable . The heavy cavalry and the 8th dragoons have covered themselves with glory.
Our loss is also considerable. We had 600 men killed and 1500 wounded, and taken prisoners 900. Generals Champeaux, Mainoni and Bounder are wounded. The General in chief Berthier had his clothes pierced like a sieve with balls. Several of his aids-de-camps were dismounted. But a loss sincerely felt by the army, and which will also be severely felt by the whole republic, closes our hearts against joy. Desaix was struck by a ball at the commencement of the charge by his division. He died of the wound. He had only time to say to young Lebrun, who was with him, "Go tell the First Consul that I die with regret at not having done enough to live in posterity."
In the course of his life, Desaix had four horses killed under him, and received three wounds. He had joined head-quarters only three days before. He burned for the engagement, and said twice or thrice to his aids-de-camp in the course of the evening, "It is a long time since I fought in Europe; the bullets no longer know us." When the news was brought of the death of Desaix to the First Consul, in the midst of a most furious fire, the following words were all that escaped from him: "Why is it not permitted me to weep?" His body is conveyed to Milan, there to be embalmed.
The First Consul to the Consuls of the Republic. Torre de Garofola, June 16.
The day after the battle of Marengo, citizen consuls, General Melas requested leave from the advanced posts to send to me General Skal. In course of the day the Convention, of which you will find a copy subjoined, was agreed upon. It was signed in the night by General Berthier and Gen. Melas. I hope the French people will be content with their army.
(Signed) BUONAPARTE.
CONVENTION,
Between the Generals in Chief of the French and Imperial armies in Italy, with alterations made in it.
1st. There shall be an Armistice and suspension of hostilities till an answer shall be received from the Court of Vienna.
2d. The Imperial army shall occupy all the country between the Mincio, Focca-Mestre, &c. and the Po; which includes Mantua, Peschiera, Borgo Forte, &c. Ferrara is the only fortress on the right bank which the Austrians are to retain.
3d. The Imperial army shall in like manner hold Tuscany and Ancona.
4th. The French armies shall occupy the countries comprehended between the Chiusa, the Oligo and the Po.
5th. The country between the Chiusa and the Mincio shall not be occupied by either army.
6th. The citadels of Tortona, Alessandria, Milan, Turin, Pizzighitone, Arona and Piacenza, shall be delivered up to the French army between the 16th and 20th of June.
7th. The citadels of Coni, Ceva, Savona, and the city of Genoa, between the 20th and 23d. Fort Urbino shall be restored between the 23d and 25th.
8th. The artillery of the garrisons shall be classed in the following manner: all the Austrian heavy artillery and foundries shall appertain to the Austrian army. The ammunition shall be divided; one half to be at the disposal of the commissary of ordnance of the Austrian army, and one half at that of the French.
9th. The garrison shall march out with military honours; and shall repair, with their arms and baggage, by the short road to Mantua.
10th. The Austrian army shall direct its march to Mantua, in three columns, by Piacenza; the first between the 16th and 20th; the second between the 20th and 23d; and the third between the 23d and 25th.
11th. The citizens Dejean, Counsellor of State, and Dareux, Inspector-General, are named commissioners for carrying the present convention into execution.
12th. No individual shall be ill treated on account of having rendered any service to the Austrian army, or for his political opinions. The Austrian commander shall release every individual who shall have been arrested in the Cisalpine republic for his political opinions.
13th. Whatever may be the answer of the Court of Vienna, neither of the two armies can
renew the attack without giving ten days notice. Done at Alessandria, the 16th of June, 1800.
(Signed) ALEX. BERTHIER, MELAS.
Mr. Sheridan, in the British House of Commons on the 27th of June, agreeably to his notice, rose to offer his reasons for a call of the house, wherein he pointed out the "impropriety and impolicy of carrying on the war with France, and the necessity of an immediate peace and reconciliation with her government," &c.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer observed, that experience had convinced him how unnecessary it was, unless upon some very important occasion, to have a call of the house. He had always observed, that when the attendance of members had been necessary, they had never neglected to attend, and that when it was not necessary, a call of the house had always proved ineffectual. He was not inclined to say much, as all the arguments of Mr. Sheridan rested on the supposed change of circumstances produced by the late news from France. He said this was nothing but rumour. There was nothing official, &c. After a warm debate, the house divided on the question—Ayes 27—Nots 124—Majority against the motion 97.
The War in Germany.
TELEGRAPHIC BULLETIN.
Huninguen, June 25.—at night.
MOREAU—TO THE MINISTER OF WAR.
"The right wing of the army has forced a passage of the Danube, on Blensheim and Dillengen. The enemy opposed a lively resistance, but were defeated by our troops, who took 14 pieces of cannon and 4 stand of colours. 3000 men besides were made prisoners."
STRASBURG, June 27.
The German papers of Stuttgart, of the 23d of June, say, that between 20 and 30,000 French troops passed the Danube, between Ulm and Donauwerth; that the Austrians have been obliged to retire after a considerable loss; and the army of Gen. Kray has thus become separated from that of Starray. Gen. Kray has left Ulm and fixed his head-quarters at Ellwangen, leaving a strong force in the garrison at Ulm. His troops are to march to Nuremberg. The French after having repulsed the Imperialists, the Wirttemburgers, and Bavarians, extended themselves towards Heidenheim, and Aalen. They occupy Donauwerth, Dillengen, Lauingen, Gundelfingen, Steinheim, Giengen, Wittlingen, and Obermengen.
June 26.
The Austrians have always had a division in the Brisgau, near Offenburg. Gen. Klem has advanced upon them, and they have retired, it is said, to join Gen. Kray. They pass through the county of Wirttemberg.
It is said a numerous division of the second line of the army of Reserve, under Gen. St. Suzanne, will form the army of Reserve of the army of the Rhine.
June 27.
Gen. St. Suzanne, it is said, is shortly to pass the Rhine at Mayence, with between 25, and 30,000 troops.—He will disperse the Mayence troops in the way of England, occupy the Duchy of Wirttemberg, and besiege Philippsburgh. Several circumstances are corroborative of his movement.
FRANKFORT, June 27.
We officially announce, that thirty battalions of Infantry, under his Royal Highness Prince Charles are collecting on the Inn; and that 10,000 Hungarian cavalry, now assembled near Presburg, will advance to support that army.
LONDON, JUNE 25. The Austrian government have ordered a new levy of 60,000 men.
PARIS, June 28.
TRIBUNATE, 3d Messidor, June 22. Danou in the name of the commission of Five, presented a report and moved,
1. That there be given to the armies of the Republic solemn testimonies of national gratitude.
2. That the memory of the immortal Desaix be honoured in the fate of the 14th of July.
A message was ordered to be sent to the Consuls.—In this message the Tribunate say, "that the First Consul may return a conqueror and a pacificator; such was the wish or rather the presage of the Tribunate. Already has victory prepared and begun peace. Peace is the want of all people; it is the truest interests of governments—the Tribunate know that it is the object of the labour of the French government. May the armistice of Marengo be the prelude to the repose and happiness of nations."
COUNCIL OF STATE.
Sitting of the 4th Messidor.
The Second Consul acquaints the Council that he has just received a dispatch from the Chief Consul, together with the Bulletin of the army of Reserve. The Chief Consul informs him, that on receiving the news of the disembarkation of the English at Quiberon, he was preparing to set out for La Vendee: but that as enemy had re-embarked he would delay his departure for a few days.
Letter of the Minister of the Interior to the Mother of General Desaix.
"We have conquered at Marengo—that victory is the presage of the peace of the world."
"I have the honour to send you the arrest of the Consuls of the Republic; the vaults of the roof of the temple of Mars, in Paris, will proudly arch over the trophies which the Republic erects to your son—and the heights of Mount St. Bernard will exhibit them to view at the same time to victorious France and to liberated Italy."
"I hasten madam, to send you the first medal stamped in honour of Desaix, by laying it
der the basis of the column of the 14th of July, the mother of the hero will be associated to our homage.
"Receive the assurance and the testimony of the sentiments which fill our souls."
"An age always limits the life of a man; but his glory can devour ages."
"I have the honour to salute you."
"The Minister of the Interior, "LUCIEN BUONAPARTE."
British Expedition.
PARIS, June 22.
The English have failed in an attack on the Isle of Gronceys. They occupy with their ships the Penmarks, and interrupt the coasting trade. A convoy however escaped them.
JOSSELIN, June 21.
The English, who blockaded Belle-Isle, effected a disembarkation of 6000 men, whom the garrison suffered to land; 600 only have been able to re-embark; the others have either been killed or made prisoners. An English frigate has been sunk by the artillery of the forts.
LONDON, July 5.
A detachment of Royal Artillery embarked yesterday in the Downs. A considerable body of troops will, it is said, embark this day at Portsmouth.
Disconnected Articles.
PARIS, June 30.
The First Consul will probably arrive to night. Preparations are making to receive him with military honours. General Murat, his brother in-law, and Madame Buonaparte are in town.
LONDON, July 5.
It is said, that Buonaparte has arrived at Paris.
The French rulers grow more and more liberal towards the emigrants. Great numbers are daily returning; and 120 passports have this week been made out at the Alien-Office, for that number to return to France.
The first list of the subscribers for the monument to be erected to the memory of Gen. Desaix is just published. The amount of the subscription is 2970 francs.
A lugger arrived at Plymouth the day before yesterday, in thirty-six hours from Earl St. Vincent's fleet, which he left on Saturday afternoon, all well, about six leagues west of Ushant.
West-India News.
PROCLAMATION
Of Toussaint Louverture, General in Chief of the Armies of St. Domingo, to the Citizens of the North-West, and of the conquered Part of the Southern Departments.
My Friends,
HOW painful must it be to my feelings to entertain you with a detail of new victories obtained over our unhappy, misled brethren of the southern department! How much more agreeable would it have been to me, to declare to you the abjuration of their errors, and that they had arranged themselves under the banners of the Republic; but no, notwithstanding my proclamations, my addresses, and most advantageous offers on my part, I have, as yet, been unable to prevail upon them to embrace a measure as salutary to themselves, and profitable to the country they inhabit; they persist as yet in their revolt, and Rigaud maintains them in it with all his power. You will see by the account of General Dessalines, chief in command of the republican army, that his army has obtained the most complete victory over them.
I have done every thing in my power to defend this unhappy country from the evils which await it. At each step of the army we halt, and invite the rebels to return to their duty. We intreat them to abandon their criminality, and shew that it is not as yet too late to avoid the shedding of blood. But they are deaf to the voice of their brethren: the ambition of one restrains them.
One more attempt remains for me to essay, and it is with heat-felt pleasure I embrace it—to send a deputation of wise men into the south to the magistrates of the people—to speak to them the words of peace—to promise an oblivion of the past, and renew my proclamation of the 1st instant, which grants impartially an amnesty to every citizen. But if too unhappily blinded, to be sensible of this brotherly step, they still persist in their error, will they not become the victims of their own stubbornness, and accountable to themselves alone for the vengeance of both God and man?

RIGAUD'S DEFEAT.
DesSalines, Brigade-General and Commander in Chief of the Army against the Rebels of the Southern Department, to Toussaint Louverture, General in Chief of the Army of St. Domingo.
Head-Quarters, 28th June.
General,
I learnt from the refugees who had deserted us last night, that Rigaud had advanced with a number of troops into the plain Du Fond des Negres; and that their infantry was encamped upon a neighbouring plantation to that in which I had fixed the head-quarters of the army, with two pieces of cannon, 4 lbs. calibre; and that the cavalry was upon another, a little farther off, with Rigaud, who came yesterday to where his infantry was, and administered an oath to every one to die upon their entrenchments, rather than make one retrograde step, or abandon the two pieces of cannon.
This morning I ordered the brigade, Domage, to take the command of my column, leaving only at head-quarters the first battalions of the 4th and 7th demi-brigades, and to march with the remainder of the troops to dislodge the enemy, who were too near us—and enjoined him particularly not to return to me without the two pieces of cannon which Rigaud's troops had sworn not to abandon. The combat was bloody. The rebels defended for two entire hours the two pieces of cannon; but the 10th demi-brigade carried one, and while the enemy was defending the other valiantly, the 4th demi-brigade, with its accustomed bravery, carried off the other, and put them to flight. A number of the rebels fell on the field, the rest found safety by flight into the neighbouring woods. The two pieces of cannon have just arrived at head-quarters: they are in fine order to serve against Rigaud on some other occasion, who, with his cavalry, not wishing to stand the shock of our brave troops, took refuge in Acquin.
We have made a number of prisoners, taken a quantity of biscuit, 800 flints, 54 8lb. cannon carriages, meant without doubt for the pieces we took at St. Michaels.
I send you also 7 prisoners we took in the action of to-day. DESSALINES.
Domestic Intelligence.
NEW-YORK, August 20.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Geddes, of the Petapess sloop of war, dated at sea, July 30, 1800.
"While at St. Thomas, I learnt that an expedition was gone from that island against Culebra, consisting of eight or ten vessels, and from 700 to 1000 troops. The reason assigned is, the Dutch not making advances for the repair of the Vengeance. It is generally believed, and from the intercourse between the two islands, they must have the most correct information. I fear should they succeed, there would be a deal of American property lost. I have boarded several vessels going there. On the 24th inst. I boarded the brig Ruby, Lillibridge, from your port, bound to St. John's, Porto Rico. I ran down the island with him, until I lost him in the night, but I think there is no doubt but he got in safe."
August 21.
His Britannic Majesty's consular general requests the editor of the Daily Advertiser to give the following resolutions of the Council of the island of Jamaica a place in his paper, he having received a notification from his Honour the Lieut. Governor of that island, that they had been adopted.
New-York, August 20, 1800.
In Council, July 17, 1800. Resolved, That his Honour the Lieut. Governor be advised to recommend to the several officers of his Majesty's customs at the several ports of this island, to permit the free importation of sheep, hogs, poultry, small live stock of all kinds, salted and all other provisions, and lumber of every description, as well in British as in all other vessels belonging to neutral and all other States in amity with Great-Britain, from the day of the date hereof until the 31st day of December next, and until six months notice shall be given to the contrary, upon the like terms, charges and conditions, and subject to the same rules, regulations, visitations and searches, as are observed with respect to vessels importing provisions to this island.
Resolved, That all neutral vessels importing the foregoing articles under the authority of the above resolution, be permitted to export Rum and Molasses from any port or ports, place or places within this island, upon the like terms, charges and conditions, as are observed with respect to British vessels in the like cases.
(Signed) M. ATKINSON, Clerk of the Council.
Extract of a letter from a respectable merchant in Lansingburgh to a gentleman in this city.
"It is with great satisfaction I have to inform you that our canal is almost completed; and if the good weather continues, we shall have boats passing through it in a fortnight."
The public are informed, that money for the above work was borrowed from the Bank of New-York by the Managers of the Lansingburgh and Waterford Navigation Lottery, to which purpose the proceeds of the said Lottery is to be applied.
BOSTON, August 23.
NEWS FROM EUROPE.
The details of the telegraphic accounts which were received here in the Five Brothers from London, have arrived from St. Sebastians, via New-York.—They unfold events evidently highly interesting.—But before we can form a correct judgment of their real extent and importance, we must wait until we hear the other side of the question. From these accounts we can, however, ascertain, that a cessation of hostilities in Italy has actually been agreed on;—That Buonaparte has returned to Paris;—and that from the surrender of the strong holds in the Northern parts of Italy to the French, the Austrians are in earnest in their desire for peace.—As the French Consular has declared he conquers but to make peace;—we may expect to see the sword speedily sheathed between France and Austria. When that event will take place between Great-Britain and France, is not so easily ascertainable.—In the British House of Commons, June 27th, Mr. Sheridan moved for a call of the House to consider the propriety of recommending to the King to negotiate with France;—this was opposed by Mr. Pitt; and on the question, the numbers were—For negotiation 24—For war 124.
From the prospect of a speedy peace between Austria and France, the importance of military details are lessened.—It is, however, apparent, even from the French accounts, that they purchased the battle of Marengo at an exorbitant price;—The Austrians, it appears, were successful in the early stages of the conflict; and were necessitated eventually to retreat from the oppression of numbers. It is not a common thing for the French to confess so heavy a loss as 3000 men, and four or five Generals killed, wounded, and prisoners.
The Armistice had not extended to Germany at the last dates for General Moreau had passed the Danube, driven the Austrians from its banks, and was advancing rapidly into Bavaria.
There is at length a prospect of accounts direct from our Envoys in France. Dispatches from them are said to have arrived at New-York; to have been sent to the Secretary of State; who will immediately communicate them to the President at Quincy. They are, however, only as late as the last of May; and we expect, are not interesting. A letter has been received from Mr. Fenwick, dated at Bourdeaux the 28th of June.—It augurs a favourable issue to the negotiation.—But we learn, that the letters received at St. Sebastians from Bourdeaux, and dated the 1st of July, were from the same gentleman; and they announce the suspension of the negotiation. Which is the most correct, time will determine.
August 28. THE ENVOYS.
It is stated, on the authority of a letter, that it is the opinion of well-informed men at Paris, that there is but a gloomy prospect of an accommodation between America and France. The letter writer conjectures that the French have demanded to be placed on the same footing as they were upon before our government made a treaty with Great-Britain. They might have remained upon that footing, as the British treaty expressly stated that no previous engagement was to be affected by it: but the French broke their treaty with us—and no new one can be made, consistent with national honour and interest, but what must be conformable to existing contracts.
On Sunday the United States frigate Constitution, Commodore Talbot, arrived from a cruise of 14 months, off St. Domingo. She is moored in President Road.
While the frigate Constitution was at Cape-Francois, Gen. Moysse and his suit were entertained on board, and saluted with a discharge of 15 guns. In coming out of the harbour the frigate got aground, but with the assistance of the American captains was soon afloat again. While she was convoying a fleet of Americans, the British ship Andromache came among them and requested permission to make an examination; but Capt. Talbot would not suffer it, and the Andromache left the fleet.—This ship, however, had previously captured a ship from India for New-York. The Constitution succeeded the Constitution upon the St. Domingo station. The Trumbull, Herald, and Augusta, were also on that station.
For the PROVIDENCE JOURNAL.
To the PUBLIC.
EXISTING circumstances making it a duty in me to give a candid statement of the situation of the crew of the U. S. frigate General Greene, as to disease, for some time previous to her arrival in Newport, and since that—the following is offered as perfectly correct.
No instance of the fatal termination of disease had occurred on board during her last cruise (which commenced Sept. 23, 1799) until July 15, 1800, a period of almost ten months. July 11, the ship came to anchor at the Capes of Virginia, and lay there until the 14th—the weather being calm, and so excessively warm, that several persons, whose duty called them from under the ship's awning, fell suddenly on deck, and were helpless for some time, but in a few hours recovered.—During this time the ship had water frequently let into her hold, and pumped out again; was frequently washed between decks, fumigated, sprinkled with vinegar, and ventilated as much as possible by air-hauls. These methods of preserving purity of air on board had been practiced from the commencement of the cruise; with the addition of frequent white-washing between decks. July the 14th,
the day the frigate left the Capes, one of the crew was seized with a fever, which terminated fatally on the 19th, with the malignant symptoms of yellow skin and black vomiting. On the 15th, at 8 o'clock, A. M. another of the crew was seized with the fever, which terminated likewise fatally, with the same malignant symptoms, in 18 hours.—Five others about the same time were seized with fevers, with less alarming symptoms, and all soon recovered. July 21, the frigate anchored in Newport harbour, when there was not one person on board but was able to walk the deck, and only one but might have done ship's duty, if circumstances had required it. The situation of the ship, as to health, at the time, was reported to the Town-Council, as well as the two fatal cases of malignant fever that had recently happened. A quarantine was imposed, which was continued 48 hours. The usual means of purifying the air on board were continued. July 28, the frigate was hauled along side of a wharf at the north end of the town, where she has been ever since. The men whose terms of service had expired, were discharged—about 20 marines and a few seamen only remaining.
Since the arrival of the ship, three persons belonging to her have died of a fever to which they were predisposed, by excessive intemperance. One person has died of intemperance alone. Three persons who had belonged to the ship have died of a fever several days after being discharged, in Newport, and one lad in Providence. I would add, that in those cases which have come within my knowledge, disease had been invited by the excessive use of ardent spirits, and by other imprudencies; and that nothing like a specific contagion has manifested itself in any instance among the nurses or attendants of the diseased. The ship has for several days had her ballast removed—has in the most thorough manner been washed, scrubbed and fumigated in every part—has been white-washed between decks, and in her hold; and is in a state of the most healthy cleanliness.
It is disagreeable to be under the necessity of taking notice of some errors which have appeared in a late publication, under the signature of "CAUTION." The copy of the request of the Town-Council of Newport, addressed to Dr. Bartlett, is very erroneous. Instead of a general request, "to examine the state of the several officers and crew, ill of a fever, belonging to the General Greene;"—the vote of the Town-Council was precisely as follows: "It is voted, &c. That Capt. Wanton be requested to call on Dr. Bartlett, and desire him to call and see the man at Mr. Barlow's; Mr. Boff's son, and Mr. Weaver's boy, and make report directly of their cases to the President of the Town-Council." Any liberty of visiting and reporting any others that Dr. Bartlett took, he ought to have the credit of assuming, as he was not authorized by any vote or request of the Town-Council.
The man at Mr. Barlow's, who was not "a midshipman," but a seaman, and who had left the ship several days before, had a malignant fever, of which he died three days after. The other two persons, who had likewise been on shore several days, were convalescents from a common bilious fever, and in a few days were walking the street. There was but one person on board who had any feverish complaints, and his was very slight, and the next day he was seen walking the streets of Newport. So far as he, as well as Mr. Boff's son, and Mr. Weaver's boy, were having a "putrid pestilential fever." It would have been well for Mr. Caution to have been a little more correct in his statement—he might not have been under the necessity of withdrawing his name from the public.
WILLIAM TURNER, Surgeon of the U. S. Frigate General Greene. Newport, August 18, 1800.
Providence, WEDNESDAY, August 27.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Nantz, to his friend in New-York, dated the 12th of June, 1800.
"The negotiations are said to wear a very satisfactory appearance—it seems they have met with some delays, owing solely to the First Consul's absence. The present government is greatly changed for the better—it has restored internal peace, and employs every means to have it with all the world. Property is respected, and we all enjoy a tranquillity which has not been known for a long time."
MORE ABOUT THE ENVOYS.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in Cadiz, dated the 12th of June, received in New-York.
"We have no news, except accounts of the arrival at Havre-de-Grace of the Portsmouth, Capt. M'Neil, to carry our Envoys home; who, it is also said, will embark about the last of this month, with the treaty. I think this can be depended on, as it comes from good authority.—This place is actually in a state of blockade, though it is not observed with rigour, nor do the vessels appear in sight more than once in ten or twelve days, nor does the fleet exceed two ships of the line, and one or two frigates, which generally cruise off St. Vincent's, about 40 or 50 leagues from us."
In addition to the above, Capt. Ives (who brought the above letter) informs, that he was told by the American consul at Cadiz, Mr. Izardi, that the American Commissioners had completed their business, and were about to return to America.
Having at length engaged a gentleman of distinguished talents to assist in writing a History of the Life of the late General Washington, this work will be immediately commenced, and will be completed as expeditiously as the nature of such an undertaking will permit.
BUSHROD WASHINGTON.
August 16, 1800.
Died.
On Thursday the 19th instant, at his country residence, near Frankford, Mr. Robert Campbell, Bookseller and Stationer, of the city of New-York.
Sale at Auction.
Valuable literary Opportunity.
THE Friends of Literature, the purchasers for Libraries, and others, are respectfully informed, that a very valuable opportunity for the purchase of BOOKS will be afforded on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, At B. Hoppin and Company's Auction-Room:
Where will be offered (free and unlimited) a large and valuable Assortment of BOOKS, entirely new, in the various departments of the useful and polite branches of literature; the whole in handsome bindings, and forming an elegant assemblage of valuable literature.
Catalogues at the time and place of Sale, which will commence at NINE in the morning, and be continued at TWO in the afternoon. August 27.
At a Town-Council, holden in and for the Town of Providence, on Tuesday the 26th day of August, at seven o'clock, A. M. A. D. 1800.
WHEREAS, since the information communicated to the public by this Council, on the twenty-third instant, respecting the malignant fever in the south part of the town, the most satisfactory information of its state has been obtained; whereby it appears, that only one new case has occurred since that time; and two persons only have deceased, to wit—Jonathan Eddy, and Richard Hinman, the last of whom died at the hospital: that five have recovered, and seven are at present sick, one of which number is at the hospital.
By order, NATHAN W. JACKSON, C. Clerk.
Company Orders.
THE Members of the Independent Company of Cadets in the town of Providence will wear a weed of black crape on the left arm above the elbow, on the three next Sundays, as a badge of mourning for the death of Serjeant Jonathan Eddy.
By Order of Col. Burrill, JOHN C. BUCKLIN, Acting Orderly Serg't.
August 27.
State of Rhode-Island, &c.
WHEREAS MARY SMITH, of Gloucester, in said county, wife of John Smith, of said Gloucester, son of John Smith, of Killingly, has preferred her petition to the next term of the Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Providence, in and for the county aforesaid, praying, for divers causes therein set forth, that a sentence of divorce may be passed: NOTICE is hereby given to the said John, to appear at said Court, at said term, to respond to said petition.
PAUL ALLEN, Clk.
August 27.
Health promotes Happiness.
Just imported in the Merchant, from London, and to be sold by
Benjamin & Charles Dyer,
At their Wholesale and Retail Store, the sign of the GOOD SAMARITAN, Providence,
A LARGE and general assortment of genuine DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE STUFFS, &c. &c. at prices and qualities which cannot fail to suit the purchasers. All those in want of such Goods, are desired to call and see. Every favour attended to with cheerfulness. Attendance at all times given.
August 27.
At the Annual Town-Meeting of the Inhabitants of the town of Providence, on Tuesday the 26th inst. it was unanimously
RESOLVED,
THAT it be recommended to the Inhabitants of the town, to take immediate and effectual measures for thoroughly cleaning the town from all nuisances, or whatever may contaminate the air; and that each householder cleanse his own lots, yards, and out-houses; that lime be thrown into their necessaries;—And it is also recommended to the Town-Council, to appoint suitable persons to make inspection into the due execution of this recommendation, and in case any neglect or delay should be found in any individual, that they (the Council) cause such delinquent's duty to be performed at his expence, agreeable to law; and where any case occurs that this cannot be effected; through poverty or other cause; that the Town-Council cause the same to be accomplished at the expence of the town, and cause the streets, wharves and stores to be inspected and cleaned.
VOTED, That the above be published in the several papers printed in this town, as soon as may be.
Witness, NATHAN W. JACKSON, T. Clerk. August 27.
Thomas S. Webb
HAS FOR SALE,
At his Paper-Hanging Manufactory, in Broad Street, opposite Dr. Dyer's (west side of the river) a large assortment of
PAPER-HANGINGS.
CONSISTING of upwards of four thousand rolls, suitable for covering rooms, chambers, entries and halls; with festoon, patch, chintz and common borders; from one to ten inches in breadth, by wholesale and retail. A handsome deduction made to those who purchase to sell again. Also, a general assortment of Books and Stationary, Music and Instruments.
C. and B. Clarionets, Hautboys, Flutes, Violins, Fifes, Books of instruction for the Clarionet, Hautboy, Violin, Flute, Forte Piano, &c. and several hundred different songs in sheet music. (6m.)
March 5.
FOR SALE, by
Brown and Ives,
40 Hogheads of Carolina Tobacco. of a very good quality
23 Barrels of Mels, and 22 Barrels of Prime Pork
6 Chests of Bohea Tea
25 Tons of St. Petersburg clean Hemp
80 Pieces of Russia Duck and Sheetings
25 Boxes of Spe-maceti Candles
3 Pipes 4th Proof French Brandy
20 Tons of Java Sugar
40,000 lb. of Java Coffee
July 16.

Selected Poetry.
From CAMPBELL'S PLEASURES OF HOPE.
WHO that would ask a heart to dulness wed, The waveless calm, the slumber of the dead? No—the wild bliss of nature needs alloy, And fear and sorrow fan the fire of joy. And say, without our hopes, without our fears, Without the home that plighted love endears, Without the smile from partial beauty won, Oh! what were man?—a world without a sun!
Till HYMEN brought his love-delighted hour, There dwelt no joy in Eden's rosy bower! In vain the viewless seraph, ling'ring there At starry midnight, charm'd the silent air; In vain the wild bird caroll'd on the steep, To hail the sun, slow wheeling from the deep; In vain, to sooth the solitary shade, Aerial notes in mingling measure play'd— The summer wind, that shook the tanged tree, The whisp'ring wave, the murmur of the bee; Still slowly pass'd the melancholy day, And still the stranger wist not where to stray; The world was laid—the garden was a wild— And man, the hermit, sigh'd—till Woman smil'd!
ANECDOTE.
A JEW, crying old clothes, was accosted by two women, and while one engaged him in conversation, the other stole a shirt out of a bag, and secretly conveyed a child about a month old in its place, and then hurried away. Shortly after, the poor Levite, throwing his bag over his shoulder, awoke the deserted innocent, who began to cry; when, on examining the bag, he discovered the deception, which produced fits of alternate crying, raving and execrations. After the crowd had amused themselves for some time at his expence, he was advised to transfer his bargain to the overseers of the poor.
LONDON, June 25.
It is now ascertained beyond a doubt, that the Austrians were deceived in supposing that Genoa was the sole or the immediate object of the Chief Consul. He wished them to believe that it was, and therefore descended the Doria to the Po with the advanced guard of his army, thereby effectually drawing off the attention of the Austrians from the movements of the other columns, which filed off to the Sesia and the Tecino. Had Buonaparte advanced directly to the relief of Genoa, he would have left the Austrians the power of falling back upon the fertile plains of the Milanese, and of receiving reinforcements of all kinds. By interpolating his army between them and the Milanese, he absolutely cut them off from receiving those supplies of which they stood so much in need, and yet reduced them to the necessity of hazarding a battle with an inferior force, totally unprovided with the means of repairing their disasters and retrieving their affairs, should the fortune of the war be against them. It will not, perhaps, be unacceptable to our readers, if we give a sketch of the operations of the army, from its march to Milan. If we take a view of that vast plain, which extends from Suza to the banks of the Oglio, and from the Swiss Alps to the right bank of the Po, we shall see that the French army, divided into four corps, menaced at once those four points, and pursued its conquests in Piedmont, on the frontiers of the Venetian states, at the entrance of the Valteline, and to the feet of the Ligurian Apennines. The banks of the Adda and the Oglio were occupied, and menaced by the left of the army of reserve, which had beaten the divisions of Dedovich and Vucassovich; and whilst Moncey's corps, after having turned by its left the Lake of Como, entered the Engadine, and approached the southern frontier of the Grisons, the centre, forming the greater part of the army, passed the Po, and advanced to Brontii. The evacuation of Genoa made no change in the military movements of the French. It disengaged the rest of the principal Austrian army, and replaced the army of Italy in the very position it occupied, four years ago, when it commenced its career of victory under Buonaparte. Meanwhile Genoa advanced with 20,000 men by forced marches to Voghera, to re-establish the communication with Piacenza. He failed, and after a severe defeat, with the loss of 9000 men, fell back towards Alessandria. In the plains of Alessandria, at Marengo, Melas, having evacuated Turin, had collected all his force. It is singular that he occupied nearly the same position that Moreau did last year. On three sides he was in a manner hemmed in by the French. Turreau's corps, which had been stationed at Suza, and the division of the army of reserve, which had been posted in the valley of Aosta, joined, and took possession of Turin. Massena and Suchet advanced towards Salsello and Acqui, and had, it is said, reached Millesimo and St. Jacques. Their object was to cut off the retreat of the Austrians to the Genoese. The main body of the army of reserve was in Melas' front. After the defeat of Ott, the Chief Consul resolved to give no respite to the Austrians, but advanced immediately against their principal force, and attacked them at Marengo. We have reason to believe that this great battle was fought on the 14th, and not on the 18th, as was at first supposed. Defeated with such dreadful loss at Marengo, his army having been reduced 25,000 men in less than a week, to what place could the Austrian general retreat with any hopes of checking the progress of the French? If he fell back towards Turin, he would be harassed by Turreau's army. If he endeavoured to throw himself into the Genoese, he would be closely pressed by Massena. To retreat to the Milanese was absolutely impossible. Can we then be surprised that the consequences of the victory of Marengo were such as have been stated?
Take Notice.
ALL those persons, who by their signatures have expressed a desire of being members of the Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Company, are hereby notified that the meeting (for completing the Constitution lately draughted by their Committee) will be held at the Town-House in Providence on THURSDAY the 28th instant, at half after two o'clock, P. M.
N. B. As a very large number of respectable citizens have appropriated the measures, it is requested and expected that a general attendance will be given, as the object of the meeting is to complete an institution which promises a future benefit to themselves, and the community in general.
  William Jones,  Nathan Waterman,    Isaac Pitman,  Paris F. Tillinghast,    John Whipple,  John Pitman,    Jeremiah B. Howell,  Joseph Jenckes,    John F. Sheldon,  Henry Smith,    John Carlile,  Philip Martin,    John Mumford,  Samuel Thurber, jun.   August 20.
Providence, Sc.
August 11, 1800.
WHEREAS JOSEPH PEASE, of Providence, in said county, an insolvent debtor, has preferred his petition to the term of the Supreme Judicial Court to be holden at Providence, in and for the county aforesaid, on the third Monday of September next, praying that Commissioners may be appointed pursuant to the act of the General Assembly, passed in June, A. D. 1795, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors;" NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of the said JOSEPH, to appear at said term of the Court, if they shall see fit, and to nominate Commissioners pursuant to the act above mentioned.
PAUL ALLEN, Clerk.
Take Notice,
THAT the Copartnership of JOHN JENCKES and Co. consisting of JOHN JENCKES and the widow ELIZA GIBBS, is this day dissolved. All persons having any unsettled accounts or demands against said firm, are requested, without delay, to call on the subscriber for settlement.
August 13.
JOHN JENCKES. N. B. Said JENCKES informs his friends and customers that he still purposed to carry on the business at the shop formerly occupied by Mr. JOHN GIBBS, near the Turk's Head,
Where he offers FOR SALE the following articles of
GOLD and SILVER WORK and JEWELLERY, viz.  Gold Necklaces, Miniature-Cases, Ear-Knobs, &c. A variety of Finger Rings, Washington Mourning Rings, Mourning Rings with hair plaids, Cream-Pots, Table-Spoons, Desert, Tea, Salt, and Mustard do. Silver and Plated Sugar Tongs, Shoe and Knee Buckles, Thimbles, Gold and Silver Watch-Chains, Seals and Keys. 
Plated Harness Furniture done in the neatest and cheapest manner. Umbrellas made, repaired, and covered, at the shortest notice.
Two Silver Spoons lost.
THE subscriber has missed a Table SPOON, marked N. R. B. and a Tea Spoon, cyphered N. A. B. Suspicions lay against two country women, who sold some whortleberries at his house, about three weeks since, when the large spoon was used in measuring. If they were taken by those persons, and are returned, no questions shall be asked. If they are offered for sale, the Silver-smiths are requested to give due notice thereof. Any information where the said Spoons may be found, will be suitably acknowledged.
NICHOLAS BROWN.
August 6.
COUNTY OF PROVIDENCE. Duties on Carriages, And on LICENCES for retailing Wines and foreign distilled Spirits.
OFFICE OF INSPECTION.
Providence, August 1, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given, That for the purpose of receiving the ENTRIES and DUTIES in the county of Providence, in said district, required by the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An act laying Duties on Carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former act for that purpose," attendance will be given at my Office of Inspection aforesaid, every day (Sundays excepted) in the month of September next.
Retailers of Wines and Spirits, in said county, are reminded to make application at the above Office, for a renewal of their Licences, at the expiration of one year from their date; and those who shall commence that business are notified to apply for and obtain a Licence, prior to such commencement, as they would in either case avoid the penalty of FIFTY DOLLARS for such neglect.
N. CUSHING, Collector of the Revenue for the said County of Providence.
To be Let, By Mrs. PATIENCE PAGE, THREE CHAMBERS in her Dwelling-House.—Also, three Chambers in a house of hers down the wharf, occupied by Mr. William Page. For particulars, enquire of SAMUEL CHASE.
August 6.
New Apothecary Store.
Drugs, Medicines, Dye-Stuff and Painters' Colours.
A general assortment for SALE, by
Samuel Brown,
A little north of the State-House, and opposite Governor Sessions', the following really genuine patent Medicines, viz.
  BEST Stamp'd An- derdon's Pills  Cephalic Snuff    Common do.  Godfrey's Cordial    Turlington's Balsam of Life  Curdell's Balsam of Honey    Hooper's Pills  British Oil    Daffy's Elixir  Grenough's Tincture for the Teeth and Gums    Bateman's Drops  Hopwood's Dentifrice    Kennedy's Corn-Plaster  A great variety of Pungent Smelling Bottles, &c.    True English Essence of Peppermint   
DYE-STUFFS.
  Oil of Vitriol  Logwood    Blue Vitriol  Redwood    Copperas  Indigo    Allum  Borax, &c.  
PAINTERS' COLOURS.
  White Lead  Prussian Blue, No. 1 and 2    Flake White  Powder'd Blue    Spanish White  Verdegreafe    Stone Yellow  Umber    Spanish Yellow  Rose-Pink    Patent Yellow  Hair Pencils    Copal and Chair Varnish  Gold, Silver and Brass Leaf, &c.    Blue Verdet   
The above articles are recommended to be of the best quality, as they are imported directly from the manufactories. They will be sold on terms the most moderate, and the smallest favours gratefully received.
N. B. Said Brown executes ornamental PAINTING and GILDING, of various kinds, with accuracy and attention. July 30.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public, that he has taken a shop a little south of the Church, lately occupied by Mr. Benjamin Thurber, which he has furnished with a complete assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, of a superior quality, among which are a great variety of genuine patent Medicines. Those who will please to patronize him, will receive his grateful acknowledgments.
Medicine Chests put up upon the shortest notice.—Physicians who will favour him with their prescriptions, may depend upon accuracy, neatness and dispatch.
Constant care and attention will be given at all times.
THOMAS M. BARROWS.
August 6.
THE Copartnership of the subscribers is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
PETER SCHUAB, ROBERT NEWELL, SAMUEL THURBER, jun.
PAPER-HANGINGS, for papering rooms, window-curtains, &c. to be sold by the subscribers, at wholesale and retail, at their Manufactory, near Stephens' Bridge, North End; where may be had a variety of new and fashionable figures, of different and durable colours, executed in a very neat and elegant manner, by European workmen.
ROBERT NEWELL, SAMUEL THURBER, jun.
August 6.
Wanted,
A Handsome black or bay HORSE, that is good under the saddle, and kind in harness.—Also, a convenient DWELLING-HOUSE and LOT, situated on the hill south of the College. Any person having either to dispose of, will find a purchaser by applying to the subscriber.
PELEG GIFFORD.
All persons having claims or demands against the subscriber, are requested to call for settlement, as he expects to leave Providence in a short time.
P. GIFFORD.
August 6.
For Sale,
(Now on the Stocks)
A VESSEL of the following dimensions, viz.—56 feet keel, 21 feet beam, 10 1/2 do. hold, and can be delivered in the month of September next. Said vessel is built of the best materials, and the workmanship is equal to that of any vessel whatever. Any person wishing to purchase, may know the terms by applying to GEORGE ROBINSON, at Pawtucket, North-Providence:
Who has for Sale,
All kinds of SHIP TIMBER and SHIP PLANK, which will be delivered at the shortest notice.
July 23.
NEW FLOUR.
Just received, and for Sale by
Butler and Wheaton,
Cargo of superfine and fine FLOUR, of an excellent quality Pilot and Ship Bread
Also for Sale,
 Georgia Tobacco  Spermaceti Candles  Feather Beds  Cordage assorted  Russia Duck  Russia Sheetings  Havannah white Sugar  Molasses 
July 23.
Benjamin Thurber
Has removed to his new Store, next house south of Darius Sessions, Esqrs. at the old sign of the Bunch of Grapes; where he has for sale, a fresh assortment of fashionable new Goods, cheap for cash.
AMONG THEM ARE,  A VARIETY of fancy Patches, Chintzes and Calicoes, such as must suit those who will call and see them; English and India Satins, Lustings, Silks for Bonnets, Silk Shawls of different colours, Silk and Kid Gloves, Bengals, Crapes, Tambour'd Muslins, Lappets, Mullinets, Dimities, fashionable Ribbons, Umbrellas, Window-Blinds, a large assortment of black and white Laces, Mullin Handkerchiefs, Cotton Shawls, Dunstable Hats and Straw Trimmings, Morocco and Florentine Shoes, House Paper, Bohea Tea by the dozen, French and Spanish Flote Indigo, warranted good; Durants, Moreens, Russells, London Pewter, Looking-Glasses, China and Delf Ware, with other articles too numerous to mention, at a small advance for cash. 
All are invited to come and see for themselves, as the articles are too numerous to be mentioned in an advertisement. July 23. (8w.)
HAPPY CONTRADICTION.
OLD FRIENDS WITH NEW FACES. An extraordinary event at the opening of the extraordinary year 1800.
Being the beginning of the latter end of a century.
AT a tavern last night an old fashioned health was drank—"May we never see an old friend with a new face."—Q, who sat in a corner, slyly observed, that it was all RUDGE; that he could satisfy the company they would be all glad to see their friends with new faces. Some grumbled, others laughed, but all seemed curious to learn the particulars; he began thus: "Have you never used
"HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS?" Yes, said one—No, said another; the experienced applauded the explanation, and those who had been in the habit of mowing their muzzles with handsaws, felt the brushes on their chins bristle with eagerness to render their old fashioned faces new to their friends—to satisfy their curiosity Q went on thus,
HOPKINS' RAZOR STROPS, which disappoint the most sanguine by their smooth and agreeable execution, are sold by appointment, at 75 cents, 1 dollar and 25 cents, and 2 dollars each, with the addition of a composition that will keep it in order for ages, at 50 cents.
BUT MARK THE IMPROVEMENT. To men who travel where there are no professional face-scrapers—to seamen of every grade—to the whiskered soldier in his hutted tent—how comfortable!
The new invented and improved Box, containing, in the compass of little more than an ordinary comb-case,
A polished Razor—Comb—Brush—Lather Box, and Mirror—with a box for the surprising composition, all in a Morocco case, most conveniently calculated to fit the pocket without inconvenience.
The whole of this new portable and useful apparatus sold at No. 65, South Third-Street (opposite the United States Bank) Philadelphia; and in Providence, by JEREMIAH F. JENKINS, at No. 3, Market-street,
At only three Dollars. And by the agents usually appointed to dispose of the invaluable and agreeable STROP Feb. 19. (t. f)
Just arrived from Lisbon, AND FOR SALE BY
Benjamin & Edward Aborn,
At their Store near the Long Wharf, 100 Boxes of fresh LEMONS, and a cargo of clean white Lisbon SALT.
They have likewise for Sale, A cargo of good retailing MOLASSES, from Antigua, and one puncheon of RUM, which are offered for sale on reasonable terms. July 23.
Cooley's genuine Pills.
Prepared by Samuel Cooley, of Bolton, State of Connecticut, And secured to him by letters patent, signed by the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, and dated at Philadelphia, the 26th day of June, A. D. 1798, agreeable to an act of Congress.
THEY are justly esteemed for their easy operation and good effects; they are a most certain remedy for the Jaundice, Rheumatism, Erysipelas, Gravel, Piles, Scurvy, Dizziness of the Head, Pain in the Stomach and Bowels; they are an antidote against infectious diseases; and are, taking two or three early in the morning, a great preservative against contagious air, remove obstructions of any kind, by dissolving and discharging the morbid matter, help digestion, restore a lost appetite, a sure relief for costive habits; decayed constitutions are removed by a thorough use of the above Pills.
They are found by experience to be the most safe and easy physic of any composition yet known: Persons under weak circumstances may take them with safety and not find themselves made weaker, as is common to other physic. They are to be taken twice in a day, two in the morning and one at night, more or less, so as to cause one or two movements of the body more than usual; let the patient fast one hour, then eat, drink and exercise as he pleases.
N. B. There is no Mercury in the above Pills. Sold by JOHN POSE, Providence.