Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1802-07-10 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) 7 James-Street, NEWPORT.
Nathaniel Nason,
INFORMS the Public that he has commenced the TIN PLATE Working Business, at the house occupied by his father David Nason...
Newport, June 27, 1802. 92tf
Benjamin Thurber,
Has just received, by the latest arrivals from New-York & Boston, and has for sale, at the sign of the Bunch of Grapes, No. 30, William-Street...
For the approaching Season.
Among which are,
PLAIN and Striped Italian Lasting, English, French, & India do. English & India Sattins, Black and colour'd Pe-long do. Persian, Modes and Saf-nets...
The above will be sold at the lowest advance for Cash.
Providence, June 1. [88—8w]
TO BE SOLD,
A FARM, lying in Brooklyn, in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut. Said Farm contains 220 acres of excellent land...
Brooklyn, June 18, 1802. 91
FOR SALE,
The staunch Sloop LOUISA, BURTHEN 74 tons, five years old, now lying at Stevens' wharf; in complete order, and is ready to receive a cargo immediately.
ROBERT LAWTON, BENJAMIN MARSHALL.
Newport, June, 13, 1802. 89
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl...
Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds...
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention...
Newport, Nov. 21. 8tf
Clark Bliss
INFORMS his friends, and the public, that he has removed from Banister's wharf, to the dwelling-house belonging to Capt. Caleb Gardner...
West-India Goods:
Among others, are the following articles, viz. Brandy, West-India Rum, 4th proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wines of different kinds, Molasses, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Coffee, Teas...
Newport, May 7, 1802. 84tf.
FOR SALE,
Br JOSEPH BRIGGS,
A few Hhds. 4th proof Jamaica Spirits good flavored. 3 Hhds. 3d & 4th proof Antigua Rum. 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour. 2 Casks Malaga Wine. 20 Hhds. of good retailing MOLASSES.
Newport, May, 29. 50tf
LUMBER.
THE subscribers, having entered into Partnership under the firm of Sheldon & Ruggles, would respectfully inform the public, that they have taken Wickham's wharf, next southward of Col. Sierberne's...
They also have for sale West-India Rum by the Hoghead or Barrel; New-England Do. Sugars by the Hoghead or Box; Molasses by the Hoghead; Cordage of all sizes by the cwt. or smaller quantity; Nails of all sizes; Pitch, Tar and Turpentine, &c.
DANIEL SHELDON, BENJAMIN RUGGLES.
Newport, May 15, 1801. 9tf
TO BE SOLD,
A FARM,
LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 180 acres of good Land, with two Dwelling-Houses, and other out buildings.
A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Feb. 25. 50tf
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
SEVENTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES, at their first session,
Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday, the 7th of December, 1801.
AN ACT
To enable the people of the Eastern division of the Territory North-west of the river Ohio, to form a Constitution and state government, and for the admission of such state into the Union, on an equal footing with the original states, and for other purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the inhabitants of the Eastern division of the territory North-west of the river Ohio, be, and they are hereby authorized to form for themselves a Constitution and state government, and to assume such name as they shall deem proper, and the said state, when formed, shall be admitted into the Union, upon the same footing with the original states, in all respects whatever.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said state shall consist of all the territory included within the following boundaries, to wit: bounded on the East by the Pennsylvania line, on the South by the Ohio river, to the mouth of the great Miami river, on the West by the line drawn due North from the mouth of the great Miami, aforesaid, and on the North by an East and West line, drawn through the southerly extreme of Lake Michigan, running East after intersecting the due North line aforesaid, from the mouth of the great Miami, until it shall intersect Lake Erie, or the territorial line, and thence with the same through Lake Erie to the Pennsylvania line, aforesaid: Provided, Provided, that Congress shall be at liberty at any time hereafter, either to attach all the territory lying East of the line to be drawn due North from the mouth of the Miami, aforesaid, to the territorial line, and North of an East and West line drawn through the southerly extreme of Lake Michigan, running East as aforesaid to Lake Erie, to the aforesaid state, or dispose of it otherwise, in conformity to the fifth article of compact between the original states, and the people and states to be formed in the territory North-west of the river Ohio.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That all that part of the territory of the United States, North-west of the river Ohio, heretofore included in the eastern division of said territory, and not included within the boundary herein prescribed for the said state, is hereby attached to, and made a part of the Indiana territory, from and after the formation of the said state, subject nevertheless to be hereafter disposed of by Congress, according to the right reserved in the fifth article of the ordinance aforesaid, and the inhabitants herein shall be entitled to the same privileges and immunities, and subject to the same rules and regulations, in all respects whatever, with all other citizens residing within the Indiana territory.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That all male citizens of the United States, who shall have arrived at full age, and resided within the territory at least one year previous to the day of election, and shall have paid a territorial or county tax, and all persons having in other respects, the legal qualifications to vote for representatives in the general assembly of the territory, be and they are hereby authorized to choose representatives to form a convention, who shall be apportioned amongst the several counties within the eastern division aforesaid, in a ratio, of one representative to every twelve hundred inhabitants of each county, according to the enumeration taken under the authority of the United States, as near as may be, that is to say, from the county of Trumbull, two representatives; from the county of Jefferson, seven representatives, two of the seven to be elected within what is now known by the county of Belmont, taken from Jefferson and Washington counties; from the county of Washington, four representatives; from the county of Ross, seven representatives, two of the seven to be elected in what is now known by Fairfield county, taken from Ross and Washington counties; from the county of Adams, three representatives; from the county of Hamilton, twelve representatives, two of the twelve, to be elected in what is now known by Clermont county, taken entirely from Hamilton county; and the election for the representatives aforesaid, shall take place on the second Tuesday of October next, the time fixed by a law of the territory, entitled "An Act to ascertain the number of free male inhabitants of the age of twenty-one, in the territory of the United States north-west of the river Ohio, and to regulate the elections of representatives for the same," for electing representatives to the general assembly, and shall be held and conducted in the same manner as is provided by the aforesaid act, except that the qualifications of electors shall be as hereinafter specified.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the members of the convention, thus duly elected, be, and they are hereby authorized to meet at Chillicothe on the first Monday in November next; which convention, when met, shall first determine by a majority of the whole number elected, whether it be or be not expedient at that time to form a Constitution and state government for the people, within the said territory, and if it be determined to be expedient, the convention shall be, and hereby are authorized to form a Constitution and state government, or if it be deemed more expedient, the said convention shall provide by ordinance for electing representatives to form a Constitution or frame of government; which said representatives shall be chosen in such manner, and in such proportion, and shall meet at such time and place, as shall be prescribed by the said ordinance; and shall form for the people of the said state, a Constitution and state government; provided the same shall be republican, and not repugnant to the ordinance of the thirteenth of July one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, between the original states and the people and states of the territory north-west of the river Ohio.
Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That until the next general census shall be taken, the said state shall be entitled to one representative in the House of Representatives of the United States.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the following propositions be, and the same are hereby offered to the convention of the eastern state of the said territory when formed for their free acceptance or rejection, which, if accepted by the convention, shall be obligatory upon the United States.
First, That the section, number sixteen in every township, and where such section has been sold, granted or disposed of, other lands equivalent thereto and most contiguous to the same, shall be granted to the inhabitants of such township, for the use of schools.
Second, That the six miles reservation, including the salt springs, commonly called the Sciota salt springs, the salt springs near the Muskingum river, and in the salt springs tract, with the sections of land which include the same, shall be granted to the said state for the use of the people thereof, the same to be used under such terms and conditions and regulations as the legislature of the said state shall direct; provided the said legislature shall never sell nor lease the same for a longer period than ten years.
Third, That one twentieth part of the net proceeds of the lands lying within the said state sold by Congress, from and after the thirtieth day of June next, after deducting all expenses incident to the same, shall be applied to the laying out and making public roads, leading from the navigable waters emptying into the Atlantic, to the Ohio, to the said state and through the same, such roads to be laid out under the authority of Congress, with the consent of the several states through which the road shall pass: Provided always, That the three foregoing propositions herein offered, are on the conditions that the convention of the said state shall provide, by an ordinance irrevocable, without the consent of the United States, that every and each tract of land sold by Congress, from and after the thirtieth day of June next, shall be, and remain exempt from any tax laid by order, or under authority of the state, whether for state, county, township or any other purpose whatever, for the term of five years from and after the day of sale.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
ABRAHAM BALDWIN,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
APPROVED, April 30, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
AN ACT
Making an appropriation for the support of the Navy of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and two.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the following sums including any sum which may have been, or might be expended during the present year, by virtue of any former appropriation, be, and the same are hereby respectively appropriated, to defray the expenses of the Navy of the United States during the year one thousand eight hundred and two; that is to say:
For the pay and subsistence of the officers, the pay of the seamen, provisions and repairs, five hundred and eight thousand two hundred and twenty-six dollars:
For medicines, instruments, and hospital stores, ten thousand dollars:
For the purchase of ordnance and other military stores, twenty thousand dollars:
For salaries of superintendents of navy yards, storekeepers and clerks, store rent, hire of laborers, &c. twelve thousand dollars:

For the purchase and expense of transportation of timber, and other materials, including ordnance for the seventy-four gun ships, one hundred and ninety thousand five hundred and seventy-five dollars:
For the improvement of navy yards, docks, and wharves, fifty thousand dollars:
For contingencies, ten thousand dollars:
For the pay and subsistence, including provisions, for those on shore, and forage for the staff of the marine corps, seventy-one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four dollars, and forty cents:
For clothing for the same, fifteen thousand five hundred and nineteen dollars:
For military stores for the same, one thousand two hundred and twenty-four dollars, and sixty cents:
For the quarter master's department, comprising quarters for the officers, and barracks for the men at different stations, fuel, stationary, camp utensils, &c. seven thousand and sixty-one dollars:
For medicine, medical services, and hospital stores, one thousand dollars:
For officers travelling expenses, armourers and carpenters bills, and other contingent expenses, two thousand five hundred and fifty dollars.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That so much of the said several sums of money, herein before specifically appropriated, and amounting together to the sum of nine hundred thousand dollars, as shall not have been expended by virtue of any former appropriation, shall be paid, first, out of any balance remaining unexpended on former appropriations for the support of the navy: and secondly, out of any monies in the treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated by law.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ABRAHAM BALDWIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, May 1, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
AN ACT To empower John James Dufour, and his associates, to purchase certain lands.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That to encourage the introduction, and to promote the culture of the vine within the territory of the United States, north west of the river Ohio, it shall be lawful for John James Dufour, and his associates, to purchase any quantity not exceeding four sections of the lands of the United States, lying between the Great Miami river and the Indian boundary line, at the rate of two dollars per acre, payable without interest, on or before the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and fourteen.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted , That it shall be the duty of the Register of the land-office, established at Cincinnati, to receive and to enter on his entry book, the applications of the said Dufour, and his associates, for any unappropriated sections with the adjoining fractions, if any, not to exceed in whole four sections, and lying within the district aforesaid; stating in each entry the date of the application and the number of the section or fraction, township and range applied for; and it shall also be the duty of the said Register to deliver to the said Dufour, and his associates, a copy of each entry thus made; also a copy of the description or field notes, and of the plat of each tract, with a certificate stating that the same has been purchased under the authority of this act, at the rate of two dollars per acre, payable without interest, on or before the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fourteen.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted , That payment for said land may be made at the treasury of the United States, or to the receiver of the land office at Cincinnati, either in specie, or in the evidences of the public debt of the United States, at the rates prescribed, by an act entitled "An act to authorise the receipt of evidences of the public debt in payment for the lands of the United States," and a discount at the rate of six per cent. a year shall be allowed on any payments, which shall be made before the same shall become due.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted , That on producing to the secretary of the treasury copies of the entries aforesaid, and of the plats of the tracts applied for, also the certificate of the register of the land office established at Cincinnati, that the same have been purchased in conformity to the provisions of this act, the President of the United States shall be, and he hereby is authorised and empowered to issue letters patent in the usual form, unto the said Dufour, his associates, and their heirs, for the said lands; with condition expressed in the said letters patent, that on failure to pay the purchase money when the same shall become due the lands therein described, with the improvements thereon, shall be deemed forfeited, and shall revert in the United States.
NATHANIEL MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ABRAHAM BALDWIN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, May 1, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON, President of the United States.
FROM THE AURORA. THE Boston Centinel and New-England Palladium, have attempted to disturb the peace of the Union, and to reprobate the Constitution, on the subject of the Black Population . Are we to consider the present insurrections in the Southern states as forming a link of the chain of New-England rule? While the war raged in Europe pretexts were constantly found in French principles and jacobinism, for the fires which blazed in so many parts of the Union. French
principles and jacobinism have now found a common grave in military despotism. Where must we look for the instigators of revolt but among those, who are openly displaying their hatred of the southern states—their determination to rule the southern states—their hostility to the established Constitution of the federal government. If the principles avowed in the Boston papers are the principles of the people of New-England, the revolt of the negroes in the south is agreeable to them. The treaty with Toussaint was concluded against the Constitution by men of New-England and Old England .—Are we to look into this coincidence of St. Domingo revolt for a similar coincidence on our continent. If the people of New-England are not in favor of a sanguinary revolt—they will not approve those who preach it; and those dispositions to destroy the Union, and to rule the rest of the states, fairly justifies the worst suspicions that can be entertained of them. Indeed it will become the duty of the citizens of the south to enquire particularly for the instigators of this revolt, that the public may be able to trace their connections—and identify the designs of the infurgents.
THAT foolish fellow Decius, has again taken his old name, and he thus speaketh—"If I know one point on which I could more than any other, confide in myself, it is that I would not become the willing apologist of crime, or justifier of criminals." It is not certainly to be expected of a writer who betrays such utter ignorance and incapacity as Decius, that he attaches any meaning to this declaration of his, that it is to him a mere expletive declaration, intended to fill up a vapid essay, and not meant to be either the test of his veracity or his pretensions.—If it is the effusion of an inexperienced young man, whose prejudices or want of information have subjected him to deceive, he can prove the sincerity of his sentiment without trouble or hesitation; if on the contrary it is what we suspect a mere rhetorical figure, he will pass over the following questions either in total silence, or evade them in the usual style of meanness which characterises the paper in which he writes.—If he is honest he will not defend crimes or criminals—if then he is honest he will answer explicitly to these questions:
1. Is it an act of virtue to seek to involve a nation in war? 2. Is it an act of patriotism and innocence to charge coaches and horses as household furniture? 3. Is it an act of justice to reward ruffians for an open violation of the peace and the laws? 4. Is it a proof of the regard for their oaths or for the Constitution , that public functionaries take upon themselves to conclude a treaty without the consent of the Senate? 5. Is it consistent with equity, the Constitution, and law, that a Senator of the United States should be paid for his services as Senator, and for a duty which he does not perform at the same time? 6. Is it consistent in those who call themselves federalists, to have lavished all the correspondence of X. Y. Z. to show that the fame Talleyrand was corrupt; and now to show that the same Talleyrand as he was in America, continues to be in France, the friend of Hamilton.
If Decius will answer these questions explicitly, feeble and weak as we consider him as a writer, we shall notice him again. If he evades these questions by that contemptible species of subterfuge to which the guilty and their minions always resort—he may go on in full possession of his ground—the willing apologist of crimes and criminals. [ Aurora .]
TALLEYRAND & HAMILTON. Talleyrand, it seems toasted Hamilton as the greatest man in the United States, and the federalists boast of it. This is truly like themselves; but in order that the public might understand the character of the penguin, the feds ought to republish the portrait given by themselves of Talleyrand in the X. Y. Z. business. Talleyrand, perhaps, judged of Alexander's greatness by his own, for it is no uncommon thing for a man to command his own likeness. The debauchee of Paris might easily discover greatness in the debauchee of New-York.
Brafs Foundery. THE subscriber informs the public that he carries on the Brafs Foundery business in all its various branches, at his shop in Spring-street, nearly opposite Mr. John Banister's.— He also Makes and Repairs House and Gun Locks. Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend on punctuality; and every favor will be acknowledged by the public's humble servant, WILLIAM TRICKETT, Newport, June 18, 1802. 90tf
Hard Ware Store. THE Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has just received by the latest arrivals at Boston from Liverpool, a general assortment of HARD WARE, direct from the Manufactories, which he will offer for sale, in Providence, at the Store of Mr. Isaac Pitman, directly opposite the Baptist Meeting House, by Wholesale only, upon as reasonable terms as can be purchased at New-York or Boston.—They are now opening, and will be all opened in a few days, by HENRY GREW. Providence, May 21, 1802. 87tf
Ten Cents Reward. RAN away from the subscriber on the 23d ult. an indentured Negro wench, named SUKE, about 45 years of age. All persons are forbid trusting, harboring or employing her on penalty of the law. PARIGREEN WHITE. Tiverton, June 23, 1802. 91
John A. Shaw, & Co. INFORM the public that they have taken a shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the Watch-Making business in all its branches; and have for sale, warranted and common English and Geneva Watches, gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, Sugar-Tongs, &c.—Looking-Glasses, Tea Trays, Waiters, Dressing-Cases, Plated and Wooden Caskets, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, Globe Andirons, Shovel and Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, Candlesticks, dart and common Walking Sticks, Scotch, Rappée & Makabau Snuff, Starch, Writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Britannia Coffee Pots, &c. &c. Together with an assortment of Jewellery and Perfumery. Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Punctual attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
Green & Tillinghast, HEREBY inform their old Customers and the Public in general, that they have just received a large Assortment of Spring Goods, which they are now selling at the most reduced prices at their Store, by Wholesale and Retail. Newport, May 20, 1802. 86tf
Entertainment, BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter, sign of the Anchor, a little South east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Punctual attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. 79tf
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOODS. Newport, May 5, 1802. 67tf
FOR SALE, AT W. R. Wilder's Book Store, ABOUT 500 Rolls PAPER HANGINGS, of last year's stock, which will be sold at cost. Also, this day received, and for sale as above, a very elegant assortment of PAPER HANGINGS of new Figures, which will be sold at the manufactory price. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
Sail Making. THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by WING SPOONER, 2d. CHARLES C. DUNHAM. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
Notice is hereby Given TO all Persons who have demands on the Estate of Sleum Hall , Esq. late of North-Kington, deceased, to present them for settlement; and those indebted thereto, are called on to adjust the same, and make payment to the subscribers, within the time limited by law; or otherwise they will be precluded. ALMY HALL, Executrix. JOHN HALL, Executor. North-Kington, June 25, 1802. 91
City of Jerusalem. A MODEL of that ancient and oriental City, as it stood when our Saviour died upon Earth, or, as Josephus has described it, while it stood in its primitive State. The principal transactions of our Saviour, from the time of his being taken, until his Crucifixion. The glorious Temple of Solomon, with all its wonderful Out-Works, the fame of which, together with the amazing wealth and grandeur of King Solomon, drew Sheba, Queen of the South, to visit him at his Court, to behold its amazing wonders; and, on sight of them, confessed, that same fell short of what she beheld, as it far exceeded her expectations.—This famous Model, being so well known in the United States, as well as in the West-Indies, and being the production of an American Artist, is allowed by all who have honored it with their company, to be a Master-Piece of Workmanship, so that a further comment is deemed unnecessary. The whole of this Work is comprehended in 16 Feet by 9; and may be seen at the House of Mr. NICHOLAS GARRISON, in Clarke-street, at the small Price of Twenty-five Cents for grown Persons (Half-price for Children) from ten o'clock in the morning, till ten in the evening. Newport, June 21, 1802. 91tf
The whole of the above description, is most elegantly carved in wood.
Life of General Bonaparte. Just received and for sale at the Book-store of W. R. WILDER. THE Life of BONAPARTE, First Consul of France, from his Birth to the Peace of Luneville—with an Elegant Head.—Price only One Dollar. Newport, June 4. 88tf For Sale as above, LEONHORN HATS, covered with black silk, and green under.—By the doz. or single.
SAMUEL VINSON, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has just received by the latest arrivals at Boston, a new and beautiful assortment of ENGLISH GOODS, Which he offers for sale very low, amongst which are the following articles— Linens, Ladies-fine cotton Hosiery with lace clocks, Furniture Callicoes, Silk Gloves, Dimities, Kid ditto, Muslins, Cotton ditto, Muslinets, Cotton Cambricks, Coloured Ditto, Umbrellas, Madras Do. Parasols, Twill'd & plain Nankeen, Fans, Black Cambric, Velvet, Shawls, Velvet Bindings, White Do. Silk do. Ruffles, Black & coloured Callimancoes, Mullins, Tamnies, A great variety of Callicoes of the new-est patterns, Black and coloured Lace Scarfs & Veils, White Chip Bonnets, Cotton Trimings, Coloured Ditto, English Kid Shoes, White Chip Hats, Silk Handkerchiefs, Silk, Ditto, Linen & Cotton Do. Common Satins, Laces and Edgings, Bonnet Ditto, Silk Stockings, Lutefishings, Sewing Silks, Black, white, and coloured Gauze, Tapes and Pins, Crape, Plated handled Knives, Cotton Hose, and Forks, Black Do. Desert Ditto, Hemp Do. Trunks of different Men's Gloves, Sizca, ALSO, A great Variety of Articles too tedious to enumerate. GOODS received on Commission at said Store. Newport, May 29, 1802. 87tf
JOHN R. SHEARMAN, HAS opened an Assortment of DRY GOODS, (at the shop formerly occupied by Mrs. Sheffield) a few doors below Mr. Thomas Townsend's Coffee-House. Newport, June 3, 88tf
JAMAICA RUM. For sale, by the subscriber, in Church-Lane, A FEW Hogheads of the best 4th proof Jamaica RUM. JOHN MEIN. Newport, June 3. 88tf
For Sale, SEVERAL Lots of Land, lying between the Rev. Mr. Hopkins's Meeting-House, and the Stone Mill, on Mill Street.—Enquire of JOHN BANISTER. Newport, March 29, 1802. 79
John Mosher & Company, INFORMS the Public, that they have purchased the Trading Stock of Thomas Green, and continue the business in the same Store. Said Mosher & Co. would also inform the Public, that they have reduced the prices of said Stock to very low rates, and have just received a very handsome supply of fresh Spring Goods; Which, in addition to the old Stock, makes the Assortment complete—all which they are determined to sell VERY CHEAP FOR CASH. The smallest favors will be most gratefully acknowledged. All those indebted to THOMAS GREEN, on Note or Book account, are desired to make payment to said MOSHER & Co. who are empowered to settle the same. Newport, May 20, 1802. 86tf
THE Court of Probate for the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of WALTER EASTON, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, within said time, or otherwise they will be precluded according to law. EDMOND TOWNSEND, } Commissioners. THOMAS PECKHAM, } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MERIBETH EASTON, } Executors. DAVID BUFFUM, } JOHN SLOCUM, } Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802. 82tf
To be Let, EITHER the whole, or a part of a large convenient House, Garden, and Chaise House, with a good well of water, with or without Furniture, in Clarke-Street. Enquire of NICHOLAS GARRISON. Newport, June 25, 1802. 91tf
Wanted Immediately, A Journeyman BOOK-BINDER, to whom good wages will be given—Enquire at this Office.

FOREIGN ARTICLES.
TRIBUNATE.
21st March, (11 May.)
THE Message of the Consul to the Conservative Senate, and the different official papers relating thereto, being presented to the Tribune: Simeon, after a long speech, praising the moderation of Bonaparte, and the propriety of the Government in putting the question constitutionally, to the people, Whether Bonaparte shall be First Consul for Life? moved, that "a message should be sent to the Government, returning thanks for the constitutional manner in which they had performed the will of the Tribune."—Adopted.
Chabot moved, that the registers should be immediately opened for the Members of that body to inscribe their votes."—Adopted.
PARIS, May 13.—The Prefect of the Department of the Seine gave public notice, that on the 12th May the registers should be open to receive the votes of the citizens of that department.
On the 14th May similar Resolutions are to be opened at Paris, with the Clerks of the Tribunals of Appeal, of criminal matters, and of Commerce, at the offices of 12 Mayors, 12 Justices of Peace, and 113 Public Notaries of Paris.
These Registers are to be open for 7 days, from 10 in the morning till 4 in the afternoon.—The question is as before stated—Shall Bonaparte be First Consul for Life?
LONDON, May 17.—An appeal upon the important question, "Whether NAPOLEON BONAPARTE shall be Consul for life," is to be submitted to the people; but their decision is required with the utmost speed.—No time is left for deliberation. In three weeks an answer is to be returned by the people of France, upon one of the most important questions that can come before a nation.—Why has France endured the agonizing throes and throbs of a ten years Revolution? The increase of her military fame and Continental possessions, was the effect, but not the motive of the Revolution. Nor had the Revolution for its object the mere removal of the reigning Dynasty. The great object was the destruction of that despotic power, which pressed with such weight upon the people, and the establishment of a Government founded upon popular principles.—Where are we to look for them? The Chief Magistrate is originally appointed for ten years; a man of gigantic genius and talents is elected to it; he dazzles France by the splendor of his achievements, and acquires immense popularity—he seizes the favorable moment, and gets himself established in his office for life!!!
The transition from creating an office for life, and making it hereditary is by no means difficult. We shall not at all be surprised at a proposition for preferring the Chief Consulship in the family of Bonaparte.—Of the Second and Third Consuls we have foreborne to speak; the Jules et Cesare Consuls may be applied to them with as much justice as it was to CÆSAR's colleague. Upon the whole we consider this measure as impolitic on the part of BONAPARTE, and dangerous to the real interests of liberty, and of the people.
AN ADDRESS,
From the House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory, to his Excellency Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States.
SIR,
IN the course of a long, honorable, and useful life, your love for mankind and their rights, your wisdom to discern, firmness to pursue, and solicitude to promote the true interest of the American nation, have been eminently conspicuous, and while such virtues and talents have attracted our admiration and esteem, they could not fail to inspire a respect for, and confidence in your administration.
In superintending the affairs of United America, and forwarding the welfare of your numerous constituents we are fully assured, that this Territory will occupy a due proportion of your cares, and on all proper occasions, will receive the fostering support of the general government.
No part of the United States, Sir, possesses more local advantages, than this District, and her advancement to prosperity promises to be speedy and certain; we acknowledge with gratitude, that under your paternal auspices, our prospects for political happiness have greatly brightened, and we anticipate with fond expectations the arrival of a period when this territory, mature in age, strong in population, and rich in resources, will add still greater security and consequence to the American Union; and we flatter ourselves, that her present and future legislators will remain no less zealous and firm in the support of virtuous rulers, and virtuous measures, than in a strict adherence to constitutional provisions, and those republican principles which the patriots of seventy-six had the greatness to conceive, the boldness to avow, and the fortitude to maintain.
We pray Almighty God, to prosper your administration, and extend to a life so valuable, the particular patronage of Heaven.
(Signed) H. HUNTER.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
PRESIDENT'S ANSWER.
To the Hon. the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory.
Washington, March 2, 1802.
SIR, I RECEIVE with great respect the approbation which the Legislature of the Mississippi Territory, in their resolutions of the 31st December last, have been pleased to express on my declining to renew the commission of their late governor. The task of judging those whose conduct in office calls for it, is always painful; but the grounds of judgment in that case were such as to leave no room to doubt the line of duty I had to pursue. The testimony of the legislature, founded in what themselves have seen and felt, confirm the justice of that judgment.
I concur with them in entire confidence that our expectations from his successor will not be disappointed; and I avail myself of this opportunity of assuring them that on every occasion, interesting to the prosperity, safety or happiness of the Mississippi Territory, they may rely on a faithful and zealous discharge of my duties.
I pray you, accept for yourself, and the house of representatives of the Mississippi Territory, the homage of my high respect and consideration. TH: JEFFERSON.
NEW YORK, June, 30.
Captain Rogers, from St Augustine, informs us, that two days before he failed a party of General Bowles's Indians came within four miles of the town, killed one man and took six negro men, one woman, and a child, prisoners. The Governor of St. Augustine, on being made acquainted with this circumstance, ordered a detachment of the militia to go in immediate pursuit of them.
WARREN, JULY 2.
Yesterday Mr. Jabez Lumber, 3d, of this town, had both his arms blown off, and otherwise much burnt by the discharge of a cannon, in the act of ramming home the cartridge.—His right arm was taken off just below, and his left just above his elbows, which he bore with an astonishing degree of fortitude.—The amputations were performed by Doctors Nelson, of Bristol, and Thompson and Burr, of this town, in such a manner as did honor to the faculty; and at present there is a probability of his cure.
NEWPORT, Saturday, July 10, 1802. AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
ON Monday the 5th inst. (the 4th being Sunday) the 27th Anniversary of our National Birth-Day was celebrated in this town, with suitable demonstrations of satisfaction and joy. The Day was ushered in by the discharge of cannon.
NATHANIEL HARARD, Esq. who had been appointed by the Town to deliver an Oration upon the occasion, having been prevented by illness from performing, and having signified the impossibility of his attempting it; the Rev. JOSHUA BRADLEY was waited upon a day or two previous, and desired by a number of respectable Citizens to undertake the task. With difficulty he was prevailed on. He stated to the Committee, that his professional avocations would preclude the possibility of his preparing any thing like an Oration, even if the length of time were greater. With cheerfulness, however, he enlisted his talents in the celebration of an event so illustrious, and interesting to mankind, rather than it should pass over in silence, and unnoticed.
At 11 o'clock, the Citizens assembled at the Second Baptist Meeting-House. Not expecting to hear more than the Declaration of Independence, and a selection of Psalmody, the attendance was not so general as it otherwise would have been. But how agreeable was the disappointment of those who were present, when, after an excellent performance of selected choir, and a prayer calculated to fortify the heart by principle, and to temper it by the pure elements of religion; the amiable Divine arose in the capacity of an Orator, and delivered a Discourse that would do honor to any man in any country. For correctness & purity of style; for energy & elevation of sentiment; for depth, flow, and amplitude of thought; for appropriate adherence to time, place, and occasion; and above all, for purity of motive, it was warmly, and highly approved, by all who witnessed its delivery. He expatiated in a forcible manner, on the causes of our glorious emancipation from British bondage—the cruel and inhuman conduct of the mother country towards her then infant colonies—the scenes of blood, of war, and of devastation, through which we had passed—and a tribute of regard for the Heroes who fought and fell in the revolution—together with other sentiments, which were received with approbation by the audience. The exercises were closed with appropriate music. The whole was conducted with decency and propriety; and nothing transpired to dishonor the natal day of our Liberties. The Citizens then retired to enjoy the "feast of reason, & the flow of soul," when the following Toasts were drank:
1. The United States of America—"Free, sovereign and Independent."
2. The Constitution—May its violators meet a speedy exit.
3. The Union—"United we stand, divided we fall."
4. The President—His enemies should consider "that justice cannot sleep forever."
5. The Vice-President—"An union of all honest men."
6. The State of Rhode Island—The support it gives the general Government, exceeds its geographical bounds.
7. The Governor—Envy, hatred, and malice, have attacked him in vain.
8. Our Rulers—May they not be men "who feel power, and forget right."
9. "Encouragement to Agriculture, and Commerce, its hand-maid."
10. Party spirit—May it "unite with one heart and one mind" for the public good.
11. Expences—May they still be reduced "to what is absolutely necessary for the support of government."
12. "Secret service money"—Let it never more disgrace the Annals of America.
13. The first President of the United States—Who was "first in War, first in Peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."
14. The Sages who have fallen in the cause of Liberty—Let us imitate their virtues.
15. "Fugitives from distress"—May our shores furnish them with an Asylum.
16. The Fair—May they admire the virtuous, and be admired for their virtues.
17. Peace on earth and good will to men. VOLUNTEERS.
OLD-SOUTH—Whose patriotic exertions in the Republican cause have been unexampled—Thou hast deserved well of thy country. The American Eagle—May she soar aloft and tell the world we will be free.
We congratulate the Citizens of Newport, and its vicinity, but the readers of the Mercury in particular, on the final conclusion of the "Speech of Mr. RUTLEDGE against the repeal of the late Judiciary law," which was announced on Tuesday last. We shall make no comments upon it; but may with great propriety exclaim with the Poet—that "Rutledge, poor fellow, boil'd o'er like othello, "With fustian and froth out of season."
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1802.
This day deserves particular record in the history of America—as it terminates the existence of a series of measures bearing a painful resemblance to those which caused America a ten years war, and an hundred thousand lives.
On this day the ODIUM STAMP Tax expires, obnoxious to the spirit of liberty. The Tax on houses and lands ceases, so injurious to population and agriculture. The Tax on coaches and horses, so injurious to home manufactures. Nearly two thousand officers created for purposes of patronage, to live in idleness upon the industry of the people cease from this day; and On this day expires the functions, influence, and salaries of an unnecessary band of judges, created for purposes subversive of justice and public good. (Aurora.)
Interesting to Navigators.
The provision made during the late session of Congress, for facilitating the Navigation of Long-Island Sound, is highly interesting to the citizens of New-York, Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Massachusetts. The act provides for the survey of such parts of the Sound, as may be necessary, and for placing as many Buoys, and erecting as many Beacons and Light-Houses, as the good of navigation may require. It is calculated that 600 sail of vessels pass through Hell-gate every week, in this arm of the sea.—The contemplated place for a Light-House, is Watch-Point, on the bottom of Cow-Neck.
On Saturday last, a very melancholly accident took place in this town:—Mr. ELNATHAN H. RICHARDSON, Printer, son of Jacob Richardson, Esq. in passing through a gate, with a loaded musket, in the pursuit of game, accidentally discharged its contents in his breast, which put an immediate period to his existence. He was a young man of reputation, and is universally regretted.
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE. Fabreheit's Thermometer—1802.
Table with 5 columns: JULY, A.M., P.M., Winds, Weather. Rows 1-8 showing daily temperature and weather conditions.
CUSTOM-HOUSE
District of Newport, July 9. ENTERED, From Sloop Thomas Jefferson, Salisbury, New-York. List of vessels and their origins/destinations including Betsey, Alfred, Two Brothers, Lydia, General Greene, Polly, Lydia, Schooner Hiram, Deborah, Brig Polly, Schooner Marian, Sloop Juliet, Polly, Alfred, Fame, Betsey, Fame, Eliza, Sally, Two Sisters.
JUST RECEIVED,
And for Sale at the Store of JOHN A. SHAW, & Co. BOX of the Newest Fashion'd JEWELRY, direct from Europe, consisting of the most Fashionable Ladies EAR RINGS. July 8, 1802. 93
Just received, and for sale at this Office,
THE HISTORY OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF JOHN ADAMS, LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Likensville, THE NARRATIVE OF THE Suppression by Colonel Burr, Of the above History.
THE petition of Elizabeth Vaughn, of Newport, in the county of Newport, wife of Nathan Vaughn, praying that, for the causes therein stated, the bonds of marriage between her, and her said husband, might be dissolved, was, on this eighth day of July 1802, lodged in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court, for the county of Newport:—
This is to give Notice, therefore, to the said Nathan Vaughn, and to all persons concerned, that they appear at the Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden in said Newport, in and for said county of Newport, on the fourth Monday of August next, then and there to show cause, (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition ought not to be granted. P. M. MUMFORD, Clerk. Newport, July 8, 1802. 93
Ten Cents Reward,
RAN away from the subscriber, on the 30th of June last, an indented negro Boy, named JOSIAS CESER, in the 19th year of his age, has a scar of a burn on one of his ribs, a short thickset fellow, had on a fust hat, a round olive coloured jacket and trowsers; any person who will secure him in jail, or return him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward: Masters of vessels, and others are hereby forbid harboring, trusting or employing him on penalty of the law. STEPHEN CONGDON. North-Kingstown, July 5, 1802. 93 1/2
FOUND,
YESTERDAY, a small Sum of Money in Bank Bills. The owner proving property, may have it again by calling on the subscriber, after paying for this advertisement. JOSEPH W. PAUL. Newport, July 10.
WHEREAS Abigail Suttel, of Newport, in the county of Newport, wife of Richard Suttel, of said Newport, did, on the eighth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and two, lodge her petition in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court, for the said county of Newport, praying for various causes therein stated, that the bonds of marriage between her, and her said husband, might be dissolved, and a decree of divorce promulgated:—
This is, therefore, to give Notice to the said Richard Suttel, and to all others concerned, to appear at the next Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at said Newport, in and for said county of Newport, on the fourth Monday in August 1802, and there show cause (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition ought not to be granted. P. M. MUMFORD, Clerk. Newport, July 8, 1802. 93
JUST PUBLISHED,
And now selling at this Office, a Sermon, entitled THE GOODNESS OF GOD And of all Holy beings, expressed in hating the wicked. By ELIJAH NORTON, A preacher of the Gospel.
MARY MUMFORD
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public in general, that she carries on the Tinning business, in the South Shop of the same House where it was carried on by her deceased husband. She has at present on hand, a large assortment of TIN WARE, which she will dispose of very cheap for Cash.
Those persons who will please to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having their work faithfully done, and the smallest favor will be gratefully acknowledged.
* * For sale as above, an Assortment of JAPANNED WARE, Glass Lamps, and Two large Franklin Stoves. Newport, June 13, 1802. 89 1/2
To be Sold or Let,
THAT large and commodious House in Thames Street, next South of the Brick-Market, late the property of WALTER EASTON, deceased, with the Wharf and Stores, belonging to the same. For further particulars, enquire of MERIBETH EASTON, DAVID BUFFUM, or JOHN SLOCUM. Newport, May 7, 1802. 84 1/2
For Sale on Reasonable terms,
A Quantity of Window Frames and Sashes, for 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Glass. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, May 21, 1802. 86 1/2
ALL persons who have any demands against the Estate of JAMES DYER, late of Middletown, deceased, are hereby requested to Exhibit them;—and those who are indebted to said estate are requested to make payment without delay, to ELIZABETH DYER, Executrix. Middletown, July 1, 1802. 93
ON the seventh day of July instant, Ann Randolph, of Newport, in the county of Newport, lodged a petition in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court, for the said county, praying that, for the causes therein stated, the bond of marriage between her, and her husband John Randolph, might be dissolved, and a decree of divorce promulgated:—
Notice, therefore is hereby given to the said John Randolph, and to all persons concerned, to appear at the next Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Newport, in and for said county, on the fourth Monday in August next, to show cause why the prayer of said petition ought not to be granted. P. M. MUMFORD, Clerk. Newport, July 8, 1802. 93

THE FAREWELL, AN ELEGY.
NO more for me now buds the early spring, For me no more the tuneful choir shall sing; The golden harvest now shall smile in vain, And sports, unheard by me, invest the plain; Fate steps between, and all that could delight, Will soon be ravish'd from my longing sight.
Farewell, my father's house, my cheerful home, From you I go, the world's wide stage to roam, To where no friendly eye for me shall weep, To dare the devious fortunes of the deep: Perhaps these lov'd retreats no more to view, Perhaps I now forever say—adieu!
Yet, ere I leave thee, ere new cares arise, Receive the tribute of these aching eyes; A parting tear!—so much I mourn the day, That tears me from these long-lov'd scenes away, And such I fear—but I will think of thee While the ship sails along the desert sea With tho's of home beguile the tedious year, And be, though distant far, forever near.
Farewell, dear sire! my parent and my friend, Far from thy guardian eyes my footsteps bend, Where no kind father shall my wand'ring chide, No mother's fondness prove a softer guide— In other climes, what fate awaits thy son! What joys, what fears, what dangers he must run, Are yet conceal'd—perhaps to pine in grief Where no kind hand shall minister relief; Perhaps a Russian's mercy to implore In vain—and perish on a barren shore; To write in anguish on the burning sand, And sleep forgotten, in a foreign land.
Farewell, companions of Life's early day, That ran with me the long and slow'ry way Of youth, and o'er the school-tide hours between, Have play'd together on the sunny green, Ere yet matur'd life's anxious race began, Our years were number'd to the riper man.
Sisters, adieu! but need I mention more? Nay, let me pass the tender sequel o'er, Enough already has been penn'd of woe, Why do I dwell on themes that gain me so? —Dry up those tears, and give the parting hand, Ere I am summon'd to the gloomy strand; So, when I'm gone, may all thy sorrows cease, And happy angels ever whisper peace; As on the gentle pinions of the dove, May all your days in sweet succession move, And all your varying fortunes only prove, The soft vicissitudes of hope and love.
CASH, PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher C. Olney, Delivered at his Mills, or at his Paper Ware- House.
WHERE he has for sale, at wholesale and retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Fool- scap Writing-Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Let- ter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.— Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book Binder's Boards.— Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—ALSO, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—LIKewise
Account Books made and ruled to any pat- tern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete As- sortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c.
Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper- making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, March 3, 1802. 74tf
REAL Port Wine, in quarter and half quar- ter Casks. Malaga ditto ditto. 30 Casks Raisins. 40 Boxes Muscateat ditto. 10 ditto Jordan shelled Almonds. 20 Jars Malaga Grapes. Turkey Figs of the nicest quality. Malaga ditto in frails. 10 Cases Creme de Noyau Cordial. 1 Butt Currants. Prime Nutmegs—Mace—Cloves—Cassia— Cinnamon. Madeira Citron. India Preserves in Jars, viz. Ginger—Citron— Lemon and Lime. The above Articles are of the latest Importation. —A L S O— A few Puncheons Antigua Rum, Black Pepper in bags. Best green Coffee ditto. Kegs of English Mustard. Salt-Petre by the cwt. Wrapping Paper per ream. Spanish Flote—French & Carolina Indigo, &c. For Sale, by HAZARD & GARDNER. Newport, Jan. 29, 1802. 18tf
FOR SALE, BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun.
COGNAC Brandy, Claret Wine in casks and boxes, Silks, Britannia Linens, white wine Vinegar, Verdigrise, & House-Paper:— The above articles are entitled to drawback, and are now landing from the Brig Hannah, from Bourdeaux, at Mr. Robert Stevens' wharf. He has also for sale, Russia and Raven's Duck, a few Demijans and long and short Corks. Newport, Nov. 7, 1801.
Wanted Immediately, ONE of the Narragansett breed of pacing Horses, or one that Trots and Paces, that is stout and active, well broke, free from faults, and from 5 to 7 years of age, for which a gen- erous price will be given. A clear pacer would be preferred. Apply to JAMES TANNER.
PROPOSALS
For carrying the Mails of the United States on the following Post Roads, will be received at the General Post Office in Washington City, un- til the 12th day of July next, inclusive. FROM Boston, by Dedham, Wrentham, At- leboro' Providence, R. I. Scituate. Plain- field, C. Norwich, New-London, Lyme, Say- brook, Killingworth, Guilford and Bran- ford, to New-Haven, three times a week. From November 1, to May 1. Leave Boston every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, at 8 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 6 P. M. Leave Prov- idence every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at New-London by 8 P. M. Leave New-London every Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at New-Ha- ven by 8 P. M. Returning—Leave New-Haven, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at New-London, by 8 P. M. Leave New-London every Wednesday, Friday and Monday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Providence by 8 P. M. Leave Providence every Thursday, Saturday and Tuesday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Boston by 4 P. M. May 1, to November 1. Leave Boston every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 5 A. M. arrive at Providence by 2 P. M. Leave Providence same days by half past 2 P. M. and arrive at New-Haven on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, by half past 2 P. M. Returning—Leave New-Haven every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at half past 5 A. M. ar- rive at Providence on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 7 A. M. Leave Providence in half an hour and arrive at Boston by 3 P. M.
IN RHODE ISLAND.
From Providence by Barrington, Warren and Bristol, to Newport three times a week. Leave Providence every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 A. M. and arrive at Newport by 4 P. M. Leave Newport every Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Prov- idence by 4 P. M. From Providence by Pawtuxet, Warwick, East Greenwich, Littlefield & Wickford to Tow- ershill, once a week. Leave Providence every Friday, at 4 A. M. and arrive at Towershill, by 11 A. M. Leave Towershill every Friday, at 2 P. M. and arrive at Providence on Saturday by 8 A. M. From Newport by Towerhill, Charle- stown, Westerly, Stonington, C. and Groton to New London, C. twice a week, May 1 to No- vember 1. Leave Newport every Thursday and Tuesday at 10 A. M. and arrive at New-London on Friday and Wednesday, by 3 P. M. Return- ing—Leave New-London every Tuesday and Thursday, at 9 A. M. and arrive at Newport on Wednesday and Friday by noon. November 1, to May 1. Leave Newport every Wednes- day and Monday, at noon, and arrive at New- London on Thursday and Tuesday, by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave New-London every Monday and Friday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Newport on Tuesday and Saturday by 10 A. M. From Providence by Pawtucket Falls and Rehoboth to Taunton once a week. Leave Taunton every Monday at 10 A. M. and arrive at Providence, by 3 P. M. Leave Providence every Tuesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Taunton by 10 A. M.
NOTES.
I. The Postmaster General may expedite the mails and alter the times of arrival and de- parture at any time during the continuance of the contracts, he previously stipulating an ade- quate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby. II. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices where no particular time is specified. III. For every thirty minutes delay (un- avoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the con- tractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails delayed for such de- pending mail lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. IV. Newspapers as well as letters are to be sent in the mails: And if any person making proposals, desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emol- ument, he must state in his proposals, for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument. V. Should any person, making proposals, desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals, the alterations desired, and the differ- ence they will make in the terms of his contract. VI. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of February, May, August, and Novem- ber, one month after the expiration of each quarter. VII. No other than a free white person shall be employed to convey the mail. VIII. Where the proposer intends to con- vey the mail in the body of a stage carriage, he is desired to state it in his proposals. IX. The Postmaster-General reserves to himself the right of declaring any contract at an end whenever three failures happen which a- mount to the loss of a trip each. X. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of October next, and to continue in force for one year, from that time, excepting such routes as have a par- ticular note respecting the continuance of the con- tract. GIDEON GRANGER, Post Master General. General Post Office, Washing- ton City, May 9, 1802. 88—6w
To be Sold, A LOT of Land, containing upwards of 3 acres, fronting Tanner & Warner Street, with a House, well finished; paved Cellar; and never failing well of water. Also, a Stable and Chaise-House.—Likewise for sale, a Lot, front- ing Broad-street and Tanner Street, with a large commodious Dwelling-House; Shop, Stable, and Chaise-House. For terms, apply to OLIVER READ. Newport, March 20, 1802. 77tf
WAR DEPARTMENT, May 24th, 1802.
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Depart- ment of War until the expiration of the 31st day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1802, until the 30th day of September, 1803, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz. First. At Niagara, at Detroit, at Michilimaci- nac, and at Fort Wayne. Second. At Cincinnati and St. Vincennes. Third. At Fort Massie, near the mouth of the Ohio, and Kaskaskia. Fourth. At South West Point, Tellico, Knox- ville, and on the road from Nashville to the line between the Chickasaws and Choctaws, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited with- in the State of Tennessee. Fifth. At the Chickasaw Bluffs, Natchez, Fort Adams, Mobile, and on the road from Natch- ez, to the boundary line between the Chick- asaws and Chickasaws, and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country, between Bear Creek and Natchez. SEPARATE proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January 1803, until the 31st day of December, in the same year, both days inclusive, within the several States herein after-mentioned, viz. Sixth. At Fort Wilkinson, at Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited with- in the States of Georgia. Seventh. At Charleston, at Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of South and North-Carolina. Eighth. At Norfolk and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, march- ed or recruited within the State of Virginia. Ninth. At Fort Mc Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Maryland. Tenth. At Fort Mifflin, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey and Delaware. Eleventh. At Fort Jay, at West-Point, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New-York, excepting Niagara. Twelfth. At Fort Trumbull, at Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited with- in the States of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont. Thirteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston har- bour) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Massachusetts, the district of Maine excepted. Fourteenth. At Portsmouth, at Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New-Hampshire, & district of Maine.
A Ration to consist of eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and an half pound of fluted or bolten Indian meal, one pound and a quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, one gallon of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and an half of candles to every hundred rations. The price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as substitutes and alternatives, must be specified.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, as that there shall at all times, dur- ing the term of the proposed contracts, be suffi- cient for the consumption of the troops at Michi- limacinac, Detroit & Niagara for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be per- mitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places, or posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the Troops and that all losses sustained by the depre- dations of an enemy, or by the means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States, at the price of the article cap- tured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more credible characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circum- stances of the loss, and the amount of the arti- cles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is to be understood to be re- served to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished un- der any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea-board or Indian Frontiers, not ex- ceeding three months. HENRY DEARBORN, Secretary of War. 88—9w]
Wm. Moore, jun. & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, At their Store near the Red Market, A NEW
and General Assortment of Seasonable DRY GOODS;
A few Boxes English and American HATS; A Large Stock of Cutlery, Hard-Ware, and GROCERIES, WHOLE-SALE and RETAIL, warranted as Cheap as at any Store in the State. —ALSO— 20 Hhds. Good flavor'd Tobago RUM. 8 Do. Antigua and Jamaica RUM. 4 Pipes Holland GIN. 3000 wt. COFFEE. A few Chests TEA. 50 Kegs Negro head TOBACCO. A few Bags of PIMENTO. —LIKewise— On Credit, for approved Notes payable at Bank, if applied for soon, 20 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, SWEDES IRON, per Ton, or single Hundred. Newport, May 5, 1802. 64tf
NICOLAS GEFFROY, Watch-Maker, in Newport,
HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assort- ment of warranted, and common English, and Geneva Watches and Time-Pieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.
He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business, in all its branches, and likewise will make, or repair, any kind of Jewellery, in the neatest fashion.
He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jew- ellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epaulets; plated and brass can- dlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dirks, small swords and bayonets; plated butts, stirrups and spurs; tea-trays; castors andirons, shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket books; dressing-glasses; suspenders; trusses; horse-rubbs; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beau- er hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder; starch; Barley-sugar, and sugar plums; Spanish Jigars; best Makaban & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. Newport, May 13, 1802. 19tf
John & Henry Cahoon, HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf,
BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel or box; Molasses, by the hogshead; Flour, by the bar- rel; Powder, by the cask; Sheathing-Paper, by the hundred; Candles, by the box; Iron Caboose- es; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—ALSO, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon —New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head To- bacco—Best 4lb proof Jamaica Rum—Iron Stoves—Salt-Peter & Hams—Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—LIKewise,
LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with. —THE MASTERS of Packets, Pas- sengers, &c. may be Supplied at said Store, on the Shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—and their Favors gratefully acknow- ledged.
GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen— Bar-Iron, per Hundred wt.—Midlings and Car- nel, per barrel—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Feb. 20, 1802. 31tf
Francis Anderson,
TAKES this method to inform his customers, and the public at large, that he has re- moved to his New Store, at the south side of the market, on Newman's wharf, where he pro- poses to carry on business under the firm of Anderson & Heath:
He has the same Assortment as before, and will sell as low as can be purchased in the State. He returns his sincere thanks to his former custom- ers, and begs for a continuance of their favors. N. B. Masters of vessels may be supplied at the shortest notice, by calling at their Store. They have on hand, a quantity of excellent CHEESE, at wholesale or retail— very cheap for cash. Newport, May 22, 1802. 78tf
For Sale, by the Subscriber, BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of Oakum,
which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers. * * * CASH, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
A great variety of TRUNKS,
From 1 Dollar 12 1/2 Cents, to 8 Dollars, To be sold, at the Shoe Store of THOMAS COGGESHALL, next door North of Mr. James Taylor's Apothecary-Store. TRUNKS furnished at said Store, of any dimension, on the shortest notice. Newport, June 5, 1802. 88tf