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The Providence Journal. AND TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the New PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[ No. 43. ]
WEDNESDAY, October 23, 1799.
[ Vol. I. ]
FOR THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL. The Adelpiad, No. XXII.
A N honest Irishman was once waked from his slumbers, and was desired to save himself, as the house in which he lodged was on fire. What care I, says Paddy, since I am but a lodger? This story, ludicrous as it may appear, may still have a fine moral and application. When we reflect on the temporary enjoyments of life—when we feel our bodies decaying by sickness—when every earthly prospect grows dim upon the eye—when, in fine, this earthly habitation is crumbling into dust, may we not exclaim in the language of the text—What need we care, since we are nothing but lodgers. Strictly speaking, we cannot be called lodgers in this fabric of mortality. The term seems to imply, that we are at liberty to reside in our dwelling or to quit it whenever we please; but the fact is the reverse. We are mere tenants at the will of the landlord, and liable to be turned out at his pleasure.
Those who believe in the doctrine of annihilation, are guilty of absurdities more preposterous than any other class of men that ever existed. All nations and ages seem to have joined unanimously to reprobate the horrible conception.
Ancient tradition gives an account of children meeting with their parents in the world of spirits, where they beheld them reclining on beds of flowers—plucking roses from the bush—forming garlands of eternal beauty and fragrance for those who by deeds of virtue and glory had rendered their names and their memories immortal.
The Mahometans believe, that in a future state of existence they shall be rewarded with the greatest sensual gratifications. The Laplander believes his heaven to be situated in the centre of the ocean. He there expects to meet his friends, seated round a large fire, over which is placed a large kettle, boiling with fish; and that they shall all gratuitously partake of the banquet. Even the rude Indian has strong and vivid conceptions of futurity. He believes that he shall one day meet with the spirits of his fathers on the sunny tops of the mountains, where he can pursue the deer, or smoke the calumet of peace—where the hatchet of discord will be buried, never more to be reddened with the blood of his fellow savages. Thus all mankind, to whom the light of the gospel has never been communicated, seem to consider the highest enjoyments of heaven in a full completion of that which will constitute their greatest earthly felicity.
Absurd and contradictory as these various accounts are, they seem, as far as they go, and as far as examples can have any weight, universally to explode the doctrine of annihilation.
But it has been objected, that nothing else than aocular demonstration of a thing apparently impossible, ought to satisfy reasonable beings.
Fortunately it so happens, that those who reject one system, of which we have evidence, for one of which we have no evidence, will involve themselves in greater difficulties from the adoption of the one, than they will from a rejection of the other.
Is it not as easy to conceive of the immortality of the soul, as that matter should be capable of perception and motion? Or may we not have as distinct an idea of the soul's immortality, as we can of annihilation? What is annihilation? The extinction of the soul. Does this convey any idea to the mind? Assuredly not.—Philosophers assert that matter cannot be annihilated. How is it then that we undertake to affirm that the soul, which is an immaterial essence, can possibly be annihilated? Annihilation can only be predicated of matter. It means this, or it means nothing. The same substance may be changed and transmuted, but cannot be reduced to nothing. Annihilation, therefore, as applicable to the soul, goes on the presumption that the soul is a material substance. This begs the very question in dispute; and a doctrine which is almost universally denied, is taken for granted. This then reduces the question to this compass, Is matter capable of perception, intelligence, reason and motion? Is the casket that contains the diamond sensible of the value of its contents? Will a set of types, fortuitously scattered around, produce a learned and elaborate treatise of philosophy? Why does not the tree, before it is felled by the axe of the husbandman, "unfix its earth-bound root," and fly for shelter and protection? Why does not the dagger in the possession of the Russian start from the hand, and shudder at the perpetration of the crime? If I should ask a common man these questions, he would suppose that I was a candidate for Bedlam. Yet philosophers will deny the evidence of their own senses, and turn creation upside down, to establish their extravagant doctrines.
The question is now fairly at issue before the bar of the universe; will mankind derive more happiness from the extinction of the christian religion, than from its support and encouragement? We have seen that our ancestors were trained up in early habits of devotion and piety, and that they were beloved in their lives and happy in their deaths. Many of us, perhaps, may recollect that the last words that quivered on their lips were devout prayers to God that their posterity might embrace the religion of
their fathers. They knew that this had lightened the burthens of life, and had dissipated the gloom of death, by flinging open the portals of a glorious immortality. On the other side we see a dark and uncheery waste, deprived of every hope, and destitute of every comfort. We walk at every step in clouds and shadows, and a tremendous uncertainty, more terrible than the pangs of death itself, haunts the couch of the dying man. He turns around, anxious to know whether his hopes of life, the longings and throbbings of his soul for immortality, must all be extinguished and obliterated in the tomb. His friends, lost in agony and despair, are unable to give him any information; and forlorn and destitute of every consolation, he closes his eyes in death. If any one can contemplate scenes like this without agony and horror, he may take credit to himself for the hardness of his nature.
The common cant of the day is, that such reflections are the mere artifices of priestcraft, to ensnare the prejudices of mankind. But what interest have priests in propagating a falsehood distinct from their fellow beings. We must suppose them, before we can believe the suggestion, such monsters, that, merely for the trifling consideration of a paltry subsistence, they would perjure themselves before God, and heap on their heads accumulated damnation. They profess to believe in the same doctrines which they so earnestly inculcate to others, and by them they must one day stand or fall at the eternal tribunal. Immortal life, and the joys of heaven, are now placed before us, and our conduct here stamps our existence with eternal happiness or misery hereafter. O.
Latest European Intelligence.
By numerous arrivals at Boston from Europe, since our last.
Capture of the Dutch Fleet, and progress of the English in Holland.
HAMBURG, Sept. 7. T HE surrender of the Dutch fleet to the English (the particulars of which were given in yesterday's paper) has since been confirmed. In our haste to make known this formidable achievement, we erroneously stated the number of guns found in the Dutch arsenal to be 25 instead of 95. The English troops, in landing, laboured under all the disadvantages of sea-sickness, stormy gales, a very high surf, and an incessant fire from the Batavian troops; notwithstanding, in less than four hours time, the debarkation was completely effected, to the number of 12,000 men, who were obliged to fight their way inch by inch. The courage, perseverance, and bravery of both soldiers and sailors was never more conspicuous; and the magnanimity of their leaders is amply testified by the glorious, yet to be lamented, death of two chief officers, who fell, in leading their troops to conquest, one on the right and the other on the left of the Commander, with whom they had just been conversing. We are also extremely sorry to learn that most of the wounded officers are among the highest in command.
The brave troops in Italy, Switzerland and on the borders of the Rhine, now fighting in the same cause, will, no doubt, be pleased to hear of the exploits of their English fellow-heroes in Holland, and the mutual successes of each cannot but inspire an ardour that will speedily set aside every obstacle in the way of what has been so long wished for—a general peace.
Capt. Smith, of the navy, who arrived here on Thursday evening, and who left the Texel soon after Capt. Winthrop, reports, that the English forces now in Holland amount to nearly 24,000 men, a number which is expected to be more than a match for all the troops that the Dutch patriots and the French can oppose to them. It is natural to suppose that the surrender of all the marine forces to the flag of the Prince of Orange, will induce the inhabitants of the principal cities openly to declare themselves in favour of one or the other party, and most probably the general voice will be for that which is the strongest; so that the time cannot be far distant that must furnish intelligence of the greatest import, from the Seven United Provinces.
The Russian expedition, which left Elsinore on the 23d ult. had not arrived when captains Winthrop and Smith left the Texel. It may in all probability be detained some days longer, by the contrary winds which have hitherto impeded it; however, the Russians, on their arrival, will be agreeably surprised to find their way paved by the gallantry of the English troops.
Accounts from Alkmaar, of the 2d inst. state the armies to be then in the same positions. Private letters say, that the Dutch troops go over to the English, in parties of from 50 to 100 men.
LINGEN, Sept. 2. The hereditary prince of Orange has received official intelligence today, from Admiral Mitchell, that the whole Dutch fleet in the Texel, Helder, and Vlie, with all the galleys and gun-boats, had surrendered to the protection of the English, whose troops occupied several points of the inland Texel; that Gen. Abercrombie had received a reinforcement of 6000 men from England, and that a great number of Batavian troops had gone over to the English. The prince has since taken his departure, to embark for Holland.
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 31. A very severe action is said to have taken place yesterday, in which the enemy advanced as far as Alkmaar, and our troops are said to have retreated to Haarlem. This report becomes more probable, from the great number of fugitives arrived here from every quarter. It is also but too true, that our troops have suffered severely.
HAGUE, Aug. 31. The cities of Alkmaar and Haarlem, which are most exposed to the enemy, are declared in a state of siege. Our citizens, who have already distinguished themselves by their voluntary offer to arm themselves, in their present situation of affairs, demanded yesterday, in an address to the Legislative Body, that all volunteers might be ordered to arms, to preserve the tranquillity of the interior, and that a part of them might relieve the body guard of the Legislative Corps, who could then be employed against the enemy.
A number of reports are in circulation, as might be expected at a moment like the present. Among others, it is said that our government wishes to capitulate with the English, &c.—But all these rumours deserve no credit. Certain it is, however, that the English still continue to land troops, and that they already amount to 20,000. They entrench themselves and raise batteries on the Downs. A few days will clear up every ambiguity.
Ten thousand French troops are on their march from Belgium, to join general Daendals. When the national guards, at Delft, were about to be organized, such excesses were committed, that it was found expedient to call in the aid of some French troops to restore tranquillity.
Particulars of the desperate battle of Novi, and other events in Italy.
VIENNA, August 28. T he day before yesterday, Capt. Lang arrived here, with a full account of the battle of Novi, which was this day communicated to the public in a supplement extraordinary to the Court Gazette. The following are the most interesting particulars which were not contained in the first account:
"The enemy's army consisted of about 45,000 men. It was at first resolved not to oppose their advancing into the plains; but to prevent disagreeable consequences, and placing the most unlimited confidence in the valour of his troops, Field-Marshal Suwarrows was induced to attack the enemy in their position, which, however, as appeared already from the first accounts, cost the lives of a great number of brave men, but was in the end attended by the happiest success. Gen. Melas taking possession of the heights of Novi, decided the victory."
"This happy event caused such consternation among the enemy, that, after shewing the most resolute firmness during the whole day, they now fled precipitately towards the road of Ovada, and Gen. Kray continued the attack with so much advantage, and manoeuvred so skilfully against the enemy's rear, that he took 2000 prisoners, among whom was the general of division, Colli, besides several pieces of cannon and ammunition waggons."
"The enemy's loss consists at least in 3000 killed, 4000 prisoners, and upwards of 4000 wounded. Among the prisoners are the two generals of division, Grouchy and Perignon, and the generals of brigade, Colli and Bardon. The general in chief, Joubert, was wounded at the commencement of the battle, and died of his wounds at Novi. The generals of the enemy who were made prisoners, unanimously state, that their loss consists, upon the whole, in 18,000 men, and that their wounded were dreadfully mauled by our well directed grape-shot fire."
"Our loss in killed consists in 18 officers and 889 privates; wounded, 10 staff, and 132 commissioned officers, and 3636 privates; prisoners and missing, besides Gen. Lufignan, 24 officers and 1320 privates, of which latter, however, only 700, who were wounded, are actually prisoners; the remainder, who were separated from the army during the battle, are now mostly returning to their regiments."
"At the departure of the courier, the account of the loss of the Russians was not complete. The Russian Gen. Tschuparow is among the wounded."
"Words cannot be found to express sufficiently the merits and intrepidity of the Austrian and Russian troops; every individual that shared the events of this ever-memorable day, may claim immortal glory and general esteem."
"Some Imperial generals, staff, and officers, are particularly noticed. The general of artillery, Baron Kray, who has so much distinguished himself in this brilliant campaign; and the two Field-marshal Lieutenants, Bellegrade and Oth, have principally contributed to this victory by their skillful and intrepid manoeuvres. Field-Marshal Lieutenant Frolich signalized himself by his uniform magnanimity. Major-General Zach has given most effectual assistance in arranging
the attack. Field-Marshal Lieut. Prince Liechtenstein, though the ground would not allow cavalry to be properly employed, did every thing in his power to harass the enemy in their retreat, &c."
"In the night from the 15th to the 16th, the enemy continued their retreat towards Genoa, and the division of Gen. St. Cyr took possession of the Red Mountain and the heights which command the roads of Gavi, to cover their retreat."
"On the arrival of Major-General Karaczay, who was ordered to pursue the enemy, we had taken 36 pieces of cannon, and 200 ammunition waggons."
"Thus ended a battle, which was carried on from 3 o'clock in the morning till late at night with the most unexampled bravery of the troops on both sides, and the victory gained by the allies becomes more valuable, when it is considered that according to advices received at the headquarters of the army from Field-Marshal Lieut. Count Haddick, who is stationed with a body of troops in the neighbourhood of Aosta, the enemy, in combination with their proceedings at Novi, on the 14th, after forcing our position near Roswald, attacked our whole line in the Upper Valais, in three different points at the same time, with a superior force, and repulsed our troops, notwithstanding the most obstinate resistance, and forced Colonel Stranek to retreat towards Ponte Tereza, and Col. Prince Viktor Rohan to quit his position on Mount Simplon, and retreat towards Warze."
"To make the necessary arrangements successfully to meet every thing that might happen, Field-Marshal Suwarrows thought proper to encamp his army, on the 19th, near St. Feliciano, and to pursue his march to Asti on the 20th, and to order General Baron Kray with a body of troops to Vigevano, to proceed as circumstances might require, either towards Varga or Ponte Tereza."
"According to further accounts, dated Aug. 20, Gen. Kaim reports, that Capt. Cawensia, of the 5th regiment of hussars, attacked the enemy near Maximo and Bagnasco, and drove them from that post with loss."
"Though the rocky ground in some degree retards the operations of the besieging army before Tortona, they have however succeeded, in the night from the 15th to the 16th, to furnish the batteries erected against the bastions of Massetti, with the necessary artillery, and on the following days the third parallel was begun, though it is attended with great difficulties."
Further Official Accounts from Italy.
LONDON (Admiralty Office) Sept. 1. Dispatches, of which the following are copies, were this morning received by Mr. Nepean, from Rear-Admiral Lord Nelson, commanding his majesty's ships and vessels in the Mediterranean.
Foudroyant, Naples Bay, August 1, 1799.
SIR, I HAVE the honour to transmit you copies of my letters to the commander in chief, with its several inclosures, and most sincerely congratulate their lordships on the entire liberation of the kingdom of Naples from the French robbers, for by no other name can they be called, for their conduct in this kingdom. This happy event will not, I am sure, be the less acceptable, from being principally brought about by part of the crews of his majesty's ships under my orders, under the command of Capt. Troubridge.
His merits speak for themselves: His own modesty makes it my duty to state, that to him alone is the chief merit due. The commendation bestowed on the brave and excellent Capt. Hallowell, will not escape their lordships' notice; any more than the exceeding good conduct of Capt. Oswald, Col. Strickland, Capt. Crefwell, to whom I ordered the temporary rank of major, and all the officers and men of the marine corps; also the party of artillery, and the officers and men landed from the Portuguese squadron.
I must not omit to state, that Capt. Hood, with a garrison of seamen in Castel Nuovo, has for these five weeks very much contributed to the peace of the capital; and Naples, I am told, was never more quiet than under his directions.
I send Capt. Oswald, of the Perseus Bomb, with this letter, and have put Lieut. Henry Compton (who has served with me since January, 1799, as a lieutenant into the Perseus; and I beg leave to recommend these two officers as highly meriting promotion.
I have the honour to be, &c. NELSON.
Foudroyant, Bay of Naples, Aug. '99.
MY LORD, I HAVE the honour to transmit you a copy of Capt. Troubridge's letter to me, and capitulation of Capua and Gaeta, &c. Too much praise cannot be given to Capt. Troubridge for his wonderful exertion in bringing about these happy events, and in so short a space of time. Capt. Hallowell has also the greatest merit. Capt. Oswald, whom I send to England with a copy of my letter, is an officer most highly deserving promotion. I have put Lieut. Henry Compton (who has served as a lieutenant with me

from January, 1796) into the Perseus Bomb, in his room, and whom I recommend to your lordship.
I sincerely congratulate your lordship on the entire liberation of the kingdom of Naples from a band of robbers; and am with the greatest respect, &c.
NELSON.
To the Rt. Hon. Lord Keith, K. B. Commander in Chief.
Culloden, Naples Bay, July 29, 1799.
MY LORD, AGREEABLE to your Lordship's orders I marched on the 20th inst. with the English and Portuguese troops from Naples, and arrived at Caserta the following morning. After resting the people, we marched and encamped near Capua. The Swiss, under Col. Tschudy, the cavalry under Gen. Aston, and the different corps of infantry under Gen. Boucard and Col. Gams, took up their appointed situations, the former to the left of our camp, and the latter to the right of the river.
On the 22d, a bridge of pontoons was thrown over the river, to establish a communication; batteries of guns and mortars were immediately begun within 500 yards of the enemy's works, and on the 25th, the gun-boats of four twenty-four pounders, another with two howitzers, and two mortar batteries, were opened, and kept up a constant and heavy fire, which was returned by the enemy from eleven pieces of cannon; on the 26th, trenches were opened, and new batteries begun within a few yards of the glacis.
The enemy, on finding our approach so rapid, sent out the inclosed terms, which I rejected in toto , and offered in return the inclosed capitulation, which the French general agreed to, and signed the following morning at six o'clock. The French garrison marched out this morning at three, A. M. and grounded their arms, and proceeded to Naples under the escort of four hundred English marines, and two squadrons of Gen. Asten's cavalry.
In performing this service, I feel much indebted to Captains Hallowell and Oswald, to whose abilities and exertions I attribute the reduction of the place in so short a time, as they laid night and day in the field to forward the erecting of the batteries. I also beg leave to recommend Lieut. Colonel Strickland and Major Crefwell, the officers and marines, for their constant and unremitted attention, as well as the officers and men of her most faithful majesty the Queen of Portugal. The Russian forces under Capt. Bulie rendered every assistance. Generals Asten and Boucard, and Colonel Gams, merit much for their zeal in cheerfully performing all the different services that arose. Col. Tschudy's zeal merits great attention for his readiness to send working parties to the batteries, as well as pushing his men forward on all occasions.
To M. Monfrere, a volunteer gentleman from the Sea-Horse, whom I had the honour to recommend to your lordship's notice at St. Elmo, I feel indebted for his great ability and assistance as an engineer, which forwarded our operations much.
Lieutenants Lowcay and Davis, who served as aides-de-camp to me, have also great merit, as well as Mr. Greig, an officer in the Russian service (serving as a volunteer in his Majesty's ship under my command) whom I beg your Lordship to recommend to the court of Petersburg as a promising officer.
Count de Lucci, chief of the Etat-Major, was unremitting in his attention. I have the honour to inclose to your Lordship a return of the ordnance, stores and provisions found in Capua, as well as a return of the garrison (not including Jacobins) which were serving with the French. I have the honour to be, &c.
(Signed) T. TROWBRIDGE. To the Rt. Hon. Lord Nelson, K. B. &c.
[Here follow the Articles of Capitulation, by which the garrison of Capua become prisoners of war, but the garrison of Gaeta are not to be deemed prisoners of war when sent to France.]
Return of Cannon and the Garrison at Capua. Ordnance from 24 to 4 pounders, 108 serviceable, 10 unserviceable.
French troops—199 officers, 2618 non-commissioned officers and privates.
12,000 muskets, 414,000 musket cartridges filled, 67,848 pounds weight of powder.
Return of Cannon and the Garrison at Gaeta. Ordnance—58 brass guns, from 24 to 18 pounders, 12 iron 6 do. 2 brass 4 do. 4 mortars 12 inch, 9 do. 10 inch, with an immense quantity of powder and other garrison stores.
French troops—63 officers, 1415 privates, besides rebels. T. TROWBRIDGE.
Rome Restored.
OFFICIAL. LEGHORN, Aug. 16. "I have this instant received letters from the Sardinian Consul, stating, that on the 9th inst. 4000 Russian and Neapolitan troops entered Rome. That city being free, the entire Ecclesiastical States must soon be so.
D'ASPRE, Colonel."
[The Pope, being in France, cannot resume his authority. A consistory of Cardinals, it is supposed, will be called, until propositions for the exchange of his holiness can be made.]
HAGUE, September 3.
The English have already possessed themselves of Enkhuysen; the sailors of the Batavian fleet, which they gave to the British, had risen and confined their officers.
The English head-quarters remain still at the Texel, where they also have a number of men of war.
Among those who compose the commission, sent from here to Haarlem at head-quarters, are the minister of war, a secretary, and two governmental messengers; the four carriages in which they went, were escorted by some cavalry.
Horses and waggons still continue in requisition; these two days past it has been notified through all the streets, that whoever are willing to carry artillery to the army, may call at the city-hall; their pay will be 5 florins per week and clothing.
None of the national guards here are as yet under marching orders; but the citizens of the first requisition are drilled twice a day.
The consternation here is great; waggons going night and day, and packing up every where without intermission. Three heavy loaded carriages from the old court, the present residence of the Directory, set off this morning—destination unknown.
Six hundred citizens from Amsterdam are expected here this day to garrison the place; they will be quartered in the houses of the inhabitants.
Orders were also given last night to the guards of the Legislative Body, to keep themselves in readiness for marching with their baggage and arms.
Many false rumours prevail here; among the rest is, that Gen. Daendels was brought here prisoner by an escort.
The mail from the French camp has not arrived, owing probably to the removal of headquarters; it will go to Haarlem.
Gen. Abercrombie has dispatched a major-general and adjutant for the Hague; these two officers are arrived at the Batavian head-quarters.
General Brune has written to the Directory, that in Amsterdam seditious and turbulent rumours prevail respecting the fleet; that it is evident that a party exists, which is growing numerous, and appears ready for revolt and plunder.
The tenor of Sir Ralph Abercrombie's letter to Gen. Daendels, respecting the pass for the two officers, whom he wished to go on to the Hague, is as follows:
GENERAL, Major-General Don, and his adjutant, will have the honour to present this to your excellency; he bears dispatches for the Batavian Directory. I request you will grant him a pass, to prosecute his journey to the Hague. Accept, general, my esteem, with which I am, &c.
Gen. Brune has written the following letter to the municipality of Amsterdam:
Magistrates of the People of Amsterdam. The most unfavourable rumours are connected with information received here, respecting the landing of the English; by that event, the testimony of the Orange party, as well as the French emigrants, obtains additional strength.
Magistrates of the people of Amsterdam, remember the names of a Van Tromp, a De Wit, De Ruyter, and Barneveld; open their sacred repositories, to mark the first palpitations of your hearts, and threaten with death the traitors of your country. Magistrates of the people of Amsterdam, bridle the French emigrants. I request you to fulfil this duty; oppose the impious efforts of the orange party, unite yourselves with the Batavians, and I'll vouchsafe for the expulsion of the English.
Health, BRUNE.
[15 Fructidor] Sept. 1st. P. S. I request that this letter be printed both in the Dutch and French languages.
The Municipality of Amsterdam answered hereto, that all these demands of the general's should be fulfilled.
After the Directory had agreed to send a commission to general Brune, they then directed the following letter to the legislative body:
Citizens Representatives, Since the present order of things requires extraordinary exertions, we have judged it expedient to dispatch, with all possible speed, citizen Hoff, a member of the Directory, in conjunction with the minister of war, to the head-quarters of Gen. Brune, to open a conference with him, and investigate the disposition of the officers, examine the present state of the army, and the causes of its retrograde; to co-operate with the general in chief in the adoption of proper measures for acting offensively, to inspire courage in the Batavian army, and the brave men of honour who command them; to insure them of the confidence they may place in the firmness and energy of the Batavian government, and the commander in chief; to invigorate the constituted authorities to the observance of their duty, and maintenance of public tranquility, on all occasions; to manifest the dispositions of the Batavian government, to eradicate all pernicious prejudices, which consternation at first created in the cities; as well as in villages, to do or cause to be done all such things as under the present circumstances they may deem proper, and to report the same to the Directory.
Our Directory received the following from the French Directory:
Citizen Directors, WE are informed that the enemy who hovered about your coasts had the audacity to proclaim that he came to free the Batavian nation from the yoke under which she was bent by the French Republic. We also know, with many and energetic language, their perfidious offers were rejected. You have sworn to defend with your lives your liberty and constitution; the whole nation has taken this solemn oath with you, and this laudable unanimity will prove an insurmountable obstacle to the common enemy. Although we are at present well convinced of your present disposition, it nevertheless is a pleasing duty for us, that the French Republic, far from ever ceasing to respect the independence of the Batavian people, her first ally, has firmly determined, by all the means within the reach of her power, to defend the same against any invader.
Accept, Citizen Directors, these solemn assurances—communicate them to your fellow-citizens—you know how to discern the faithful
constant ally, whose politics do not run counter to your own, and who is also connected to you by the ties of Liberty; you know how to discern such an ally, from that perfidious nation and hostile government, the rapacity of which grasps at the commerce of the world; but fearing a competition from the enterprising industrious Batavians, it leaves no means untried to subjugate and reduce you to wretched dependence and slavery—it therefore strains every nerve to annul an alliance, by which the prosperity of Holland must be secure. SIEYES.
Miscellany.
From the COLUMBIAN CENTINEL. To the EDITOR of "The FARMER'S MUSEUM; or Lay Preacher's Gazette."
IT is doubtful, Sir, whether there has ever been, in the United States, a periodical work continued for any considerable time, entitled to more literary reputation than the "Lay Preacher's Gazette." With your readers in general, I feel, with great sensibility, my obligations to you, both as editor and author. After bringing before us a wholesome and well served collection of ordinary food, you regale us with a dessert composed of American and British luxuries. The ingredients for such a repast, and the labour of serving them up in so much elegance of style, must require much assiduity, and the frequent sacrifice of unrighteous mammon.
I do not mean, however, that these remarks should be construed into unqualified approbation. The pleasure which you afford your readers, is very nearly balanced by that overweening fondness for every thing of British origin; and that contempt for the manners, taste and literature of your own country, which you lose no opportunity of expressing. With you, Sir, I venerate the British, I esteem them as a nation distinguished for their refinement, literature, policy and courage; but I do not forget that we have a country of our own, which may soon rival them in the former qualities, as it has done already in the latter.
A neglect of literary merit, is the crying sin of which you cry so loud. This is the trespass, against which you give constant admonitions, "whether men will bear, or whether they will forbear." Your fidelity in this respect, Sir, is unparalleled. Scarcely a paper comes to hand without bringing "line upon line, and precept upon precept." But the stupidity of Americans has at length proved greater than your forbearance. You have lately expressed yourself "in a spirit of indignation, and with a zeal to punish."
You tell us that "the public mind of our country is so sluggish and asinine, that whips and scorns may be employed, and we must be goaded to our duty." After so frightful a menace, we may tremblingly expect, that your "right hand will teach you terrible things." But do, Sir, in the midst of judgment, remember mercy. Do not forget that while your country is in your hands, as an untoward child under parental discipline, too much severity might induce despair; and extinguish all hope of obtaining your approbation. You speak of our nation, as "meanly wise, and slowly just." You tell us that "Americans prefer the coarse arts, to all the fine arts of Italy or England." The American soil is no Parnassus, &c. You enquire in what town in New-England Mæcenæ lives; and speak of the advocates for American literary patronage.
I very much doubt, Sir, whether there be any such men. I have never heard it asserted that America was distinguished for the number of her literary patrons; and, saving your honour, I have never seen a man of discernment and consideration, who was surprised at her not being so.
I make the following quotation from a literary performance, whose author you have mentioned in terms of respect: "To think well even of the defects of our country, is a pardonable infirmity. To view them with indulgence, to approach them with filial reverence and tenderness, and to cover them with the mantle of a partial and almost blind affection, is a degree of virtue." This is a doctrine, which I suppose, you consider as downright heresy.
You term Sir John Wentworth a Mæcenæ. You talk of "British favour," of "the taste and liberality of London." All which is very wise and very patriotic. But what vexes you exceedingly is, that colonel Hamilton's defence of his character, should not have obtained as much celebrity in this country as in Europe. Why, Sir, perhaps the reason might have been, this—Our countrymen did not know how to estimate adultery, till the British reviewers taught them.
I conceive that a great part of your uneasiness arises from this circumstance. That you have written a book. This book was neither printed so well, nor circulated so rapidly, as you could have desired. I wish, in my soul, that Spotwood, Dobson or Thomas, would give us an elegant edition; or, if this should not be done, that it might be reprinted in England, and a whole cargo sent over, in judgment for our neglect. However, that we may not be too severe upon our country, I would ask you, Sir, whether, with all your literary talents and labours, you would have been sure of acquiring more fame or patronage in England, than you have in America? Has it never been the case that geniuses, as great as yours, have been exhausted in "cheerless poverty," even in that country, to which you refer us as a pattern of every thing that is generous and noble? Authors do talk of living in garrets—of feeding on cobwebs, &c. This phraseology, if I mistake not, originated in London: at least it has been frequently used there.
In your sermon on the burial of Saul's sons, you mention a deserving clergyman, whom you
* Farmer's Museum, No. 335, page 1.
† No. 333, page 4.
‡ No. 334, page 3.
could wish copied in every thing but his non-conformity; and who ought to preach in Westminster-Abbey, rather than in a dissenting convention.
By this, and a number of similar remarks, you appear to be a strict and conscientious churchman. Give me leave to observe, Sir, that there appears a little bigotry in this partiality. I do not think much of that, however. In men of real and distinguished piety, an undue attachment to particular forms and systems, is easily pardoned.
On the whole, I am convinced, that if our country be erroneous either in religion or politics; or deficient in literary taste and patronage, the time is not far distant, when she will be more correct, even should you abate something of your zeal and perseverance. Sarcasm will never convert dulness into ingenuity, nor will genius be bullied into exercise. Z. A.
Domestic Articles.
BALTIMORE, October 14.
The contents of the following article of intelligence will certainly be interesting to merchants, if it is true, as by the death of Rigaud, the contentions that have for some time past torn the colony of St. Domingo may cease, and the privateers which were hitherto under the orders of the (said to be) deceased general, called in; consequently, the trade to that island will be more secure:—
Savannah, Sept. 27.
Extract of a letter from Cape-Francois, to a gentleman in this city, dated Sept. 3, via Charleston.
"The Mole and Jean Rabel, near it, are taken by Toussaint—Rigaud is dead, he died of the wounds he received in his arm, which mortified. Gen. Beauvais succeeds him. A Capt. of an English vessel, from New-Providence, bound for this port, is imprisoned, and his vessel under adjudication—we are anxious for the event."
Prices Current of country produce in Richmond, (Virginia) on the 8th October instant.
Tobacco, 30s. to 33s.—Flour (superfine) 31s. per barrel; ditto fine, 48s. per ditto—Wheat, 8s. 6d. to 9s. per bushel—Indian-corn, 20s. to 22s. per barrel—hemp, 55s. to 60s. per cwt.
An attempt was made, it appears by a Georgetown paper, to rob the mail from Alexandria to Baltimore, by three black fellows; the horses starting, and the coachman giving them the whip, these sons of darkness were disappointed in their aim.
POUGHKEEPSIE, October 8.
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
Robert R. Livingston, Esq. of Clermont, in this state, has lately discovered that Paper can be manufactured from a particular species of Conferua Fluvialis ,* a weed, growing betwixt low and high water mark, in Hudson's River, which may be procured in very large quantities, and at a small expence. An experiment has already been made, and a sample is now in our possession, from which we have the most sanguine expectations, that this country will shortly be supplied with a new species of paper, at a much lower price than can now be afforded in America, or in Europe. The specimen now before us is composed of only one tenth part rags. This discovery, if successful, will be a most important acquisition to the United States, and to the world at large, and perpetuate the name of the discoverer, who has thus transferred the ancient papyrus from the banks of the Nile to the shores of the Hudson. We understand that Mr. Livingston has obtained a patent for the above work.
* River plants, of occult propagation. We have not received a particular description of this weed, or plant; probably it is what is vulgarly called the Pond Lilly.
NEW-YORK, October 14.
The following letter from Capt. John Thompson, of the ship Concord , of Philadelphia, to his owner, has been received via Copenhagen, and dated
"Isle of France, March 18, 1799.
"After leaving Canton on the 28th November last, had proceeded on through the Streights of Sunda, &c. until the 6th of February, in lat. 34: 46, S. long. about 17 E. of Cape of Good Hope, we unfortunately fell in with a frigate from this place, called La Prudente, Capt. Jolliff, who after examining my ship's papers, bills of lading &c. finding them perfectly clear, sent me on board to proceed on my voyage, which was readily complied with; but about two hours after making sail, the frigate hauled towards us again, and ordered us to heave too; a boat with three officers came on board the Concord , and immediately ordered the supercargo or myself to repair on board, with the ship's papers.
"Accordingly Mr. Dobell, who had charge of the invoices, &c. went, and was detained on board during the night. I was informed by an officer on board, that after my acquittal, the officers and volunteers, who were numerous, not being satisfied with the dismissal of the ship, insisted on the captain's sending us here, which might prevent our giving information about the Cape. After arguing near two days, we were sent off, they taking out my first officer and seventeen of the crew (the best men) and putting on board as many more, with whom we came peaceably to this place, where we arrived on the 10th instant. Our business goes on as well as can be expected at this place. It is thought nothing will operate more strongly against us than the richness of the ship, but fear we shall be detained, even should the ship and cargo be cleared, unless some favourable news should arrive respecting the two countries. I shall endeavour by every opportunity to inform you of our situation.
Your obedient servant, JOHN THOMPSON.

NEW-LONDON, October 16.
Yesterday the ship of war Connecticut, Capt. Tryon, failed on a cruise. Her destination is the Windward-Islands. She took under convoy several outward bound vessels. In going through the Race, she appeared to fail at least two knots to the other vessels' one.
BOSTON, October 19.
HASTY SKETCHES—FOREIGN.
The Dutch Directory were taking spirited measures for the defence of Holland, against the English. The Imperial army in Italy, and in Switzerland, are daily reinforced by troops from Russia, Germany, Turkey and lower Italy. The official declaration of war, by the Emperor of Russia, against Spain, is dated July 25, 1799.—In this state paper, Paul I. declares, that "himself, and allies, have resolved to overthrow the lawless government now ruling France, and have therefore risen against it with all their forces."—Preparations were making by the French to give a body of Spanish troops a fraternal embrace, as they have the navy, by introducing them into the ex-terrible Republic. General Pichegru commands the Swiss troops in the pay of Great-Britain.—The Marquis La Fayette resides near Amsterdam. A New-York paper mentions his recent marriage to a Dutch woman of fortune; but we do not recollect ever hearing of the death of his amiable lady.—The Admirals Bruix and Maserado had gone to Paris, to consult on the next brilliant exploits the combined fleets were to effect.
Accounts from Constantinople to July 25th, which are not, however, much to be relied on, state, that Buonaparte would be opposed in his progress back to Egypt by Murad Bey, who was stationed with a considerable force between Cairo and Syria; and that Buonaparte had sent a message to the Grand Seignor, in which he attempts to justify his conduct, alleging that he had acted according to the orders of the late Directory; but the present government having recalled all the French from Egypt, he was ready to take his departure for France, if the necessary passports and proper escorts were granted him. The Grand Seignor has sent him an answer, that he would never forget the injury done him from the French government, by Buonaparte's invasion; and that he left the latter and his troops to their fate, while a considerable army was ordered against France, by way of reprisal. Though we do not believe a word of all this, we nevertheless think the fate of the ex-conqueror of Italy is foretold by the prophet Hosea, 9th chap. 6 and 7th verses—"For lo, they are gone because of destruction: Egypt shall gather them up, Memphis shall bury them: The days of visitation are come, the days of recompence are come upon them."
Providence,
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23.
The General Assembly of this State convenes on Monday next at South-Kingstown.
The President of the United States arrived at Trenton the 9th instant. It is expected he will remain there until the meeting of Congress. Same day arrived at Trenton Major-General Hamilton from New-York, and General Wilkinson, of the Western army.
We learn that the three French frigates which touched at the Cape-de-Verds the last summer, and destroyed two American ships bound to Batavia, went from thence to the coast of Africa, where they are pillaging and destroying all before them. This information comes by an arrival at Bristol, which brought the crews of four American vessels, which vessels, together with their cargoes, were taken possession of by these marauders.
Lord Nelson has caused his coffin to be made of the wood of the mast of the French Admiral's ship destroyed at Aboukir. He has it constantly on board his own vessel, and wishes to be put in it after his death. Lond. pap.
The Archduke Charles has testified his attachment to genius in general, and to that of his own country in particular, by holding sacred the monument of Gessner, and setting a guard to protect it from the violations of warfare.
A continual war is the constant object of the exertions of the French rulers, for under that name, they suppose, are sanctioned pillage, contributions and murder. These are the principal sources of their revenue. A general peace would remind them of retribution for the innumerable extortions and piracies which they have committed. The golden bowels of Golconda would be insufficient to meet this retribution. The republic must therefore eke out a miserable existence by the continuation of its crimes to raise its revenue; or, if guided by an idea of justice and retribution, become bankrupt. These are now the only alternatives. [ Farmer's Museum.
Impartiality, that craft by which so many villains have their wealth, has been applied to various uses: But one of the most curious applications of the word, occurs in a Connecticut paper, in which a man advertises an "IMPARTIAL account of a hail-storm." [ G. U. S.
Mr. Dennie, editor of the Lay Preacher's Gazette, is appointed Inspector of Records in the office of the Secretary of State; a station for which his talents and patriotism eminently qualify him.
Betsy, a promising daughter of Mrs. Ward, of Guilford, Ver. about five years of age, was burnt to death on Tuesday evening, the first of October. She was left alone in the house by the girl who had charge of her but a few moments, when her clothes took fire, and burnt her to such a degree that she expired in about
one hour, in the greatest agonies. The news must have been peculiarly distressing to a fond mother, who was on a visit, about 70 miles from home.
CIRCULAR.
Consulate of Havanna, Sept. 20, 1799.
Sir, Referring to the advices of J. M. Iznardi, Esq; late Proconsul of the United States for this city, dated the 27th ult. I have in addition thereto to inform you, that the exclusive privileges lately received by certain individuals for the importation of flour from the United States, have been taken off by the Governor of this island, and no more than the former established duties of twenty-one and one half per cent. on the valuation here, will be required on the future importation of that article.
You will be pleased to give this information publicity, for the government of the merchants of your district.
I have the honour to be, with respect, your obedient humble servant,
JOHN MORTON, Consul of the United States.
The collector of the port of Philadelphia.
LALANDE and BLANCHARD.
Lalande has addressed the following letter to the editor of a Paris Journal, in consequence of his determination to undertake an aerial voyage with Citizen Blanchard:—
"Since the Aeronaut, Blanchard, announced our intended ascension, my friends have tried to dissuade me from that undertaking, and I have replied to them thus:—"You see your friends embarking every day by sea, yet a ship is liable to danger from all the elements—air, earth, fire and water. In the air you have none of them to fear." "But Pilatre perished in an aerial voyage." "Pilatre was a fool—he made an extravagant attempt which cost him his life, and I told him beforehand what would be his fate." "But," add they, "what would you do in the air?" "I owe them yet one reply—"Curiosity is a passion which belongs to a certain class of men, and I am extremely curious to enjoy a view different from all I could possibly have had in the course of my life."
"At the height of 2000 toises I have reason to believe that the stars have no scintillation, and I am very desirous of satisfying myself on this head."
"It is only by balloons that we can obtain a complete theory of the winds, by tracing their various directions and dangers. This is the most important application that can be made of the excellent discovery of Montgolfier, and it is time it should be applied."
"The west wind is constantly the general and constant wind of the zone; but it experiences modifications at the different elevations of our atmosphere. If at a certain height I should find a current having a declination of 20 degrees towards the south, it would carry me in 20 hours to Gotha, where I should see with pleasure a prince and princess, who, by their knowledge and zeal for the sciences, gave an example to all others; though there are none, perhaps, who are worthy of imitating them."
"I shall find myself in the temple of astronomy with the greatest astronomer of the north—my most intimate friend, Major Zach, who dignifies his noble origin by the nobleness of his talents; finally, this excursion to Gotha, ideal as it may be, would embellish my ascension."
LALANDE."
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.
The Gazette of the United States of the 15th instant gives a majority of 6,086 votes to Mr. McKean, as governor, in those counties which had been heard from, 14 in number. The fame paper contains the following paragraph, which seems to indicate an apprehension among the Philadelphians that Judge is like to beat Seeker all hollow:
TRIUMPH OF TREASON.
There can be little doubt that we are for the future to be instructed in the homily of French Republicanism, under the auspices of Quinbus Flestrin, the Man-Mountain of the Jacobins.
RESTORATION OF THE JESUITS.
A plan for restoring that celebrated order, under the new name of the Society of the Faith, is now handed about on the continent, and is said to be the work of the Abbe Broglie, an Italian count. Several of the Catholic powers are said to be disposed to put it into execution. The present emperor of Russia has restored the order of the Jesuits at Mohilow.
The following letter exhibits a remarkable instance of fortitude and resignation to the will of Providence: the writer, a young man of twenty years of age, who resided near Dumfries, in Virginia, had been bitten by a mad dog, about five weeks before the time of receiving the fatal shock which announced his approaching dissolution, and when he was indulging hopes, apparently well founded, of a speedy cure. The letter is addressed to his brother, at Dumfries, under the date of the 14th of August last.
"DEAR JOHN,"
"From a discovery made this morning, I earnestly solicit your presence this evening, if ever you wish to see or converse with me again in my proper senses. This morning, while at Mr. Brown's, I was about to wash; when, putting my face over the bowl, I felt an instantaneous shock of the hydrophobia; since which time I have not been able to drink or see water without feeling a similar shock. Please request some physician to come up with you, as I wish to see one; not that I suppose he can save life, but he may make death more easy."
"DANIEL FORD."
Mr. Ford died two days after writing the above letter, very much and very justly regretted. [ Adv. Reg.
A SHOWER OF HERRINGS.
On the 20th of July (says an Irish paper) a great quantity of young herrings fell, during a very heavy shower of rain, in a field near Whit-horn, about three miles from the sea! It is supposed they were taken up by a water-spout.
Number of deaths at Philadelphia, for the 48 hours ending Monday the 14th inst. at 12 o'clock, eighteen.
MARRIED.
On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Clarke, Mr. Henry Smith, Merchant, to Miss Abby Allen, daughter of Capt. Zechariah Allen.
DIED.
At Charleston, S. C. Miss Melaine De Graffe, daughter of the late Count De Graffe.
At Cape-Francois, Mr. Benjamin Pabodie, of this town, in the 17th year of his age.
Port of Providence.
ENTERED.
Schooner Polly, Gould, North-Kingstown: brig Fair, Andrews, Barbados; sloop Rising-Sun, Rhodes, Alexandria; schooner Olive-Branch, Remington, Curacao.
CLEARED.
Sloop Warwick, Russell, New-York; schooner Sally, Anthony, Charleston; sloop Rainbow, Salsbury, Albany; sloop Humbird, Oxx, Bristol; sloop Flora, Tallman, Havanna; sloop Industry, Greene, East-Greenwich; brig Hermes, Earle, Charleston; sloop Boston Packet, Deane, Edenton; sloop Hiram, Graves, St. Thomas.
A fresh Supply of GOODS.
Samuel Ames,
At the west end of the Great Bridge, Has just imported, by the Minerva, from London, and the different vessels from Liverpool to Boston, and now offers for sale, at the lowest prices for cash,
BEST superfine Broadcloths and Kersemeres, with fashionable Buttons, and Cape Velvets A great variety of Swansdown Waistcoating Marseilles and Sattin for do. White, Yellow, and Black Swanskins and Flannels Yellow, red, crimson and green Baizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10-quarter Rose-Blankets, of a superior quality Best flout Devonshire Kerseymiles and dark Coatings German Serges A variety of Worsted, Cotton and Silk Hose Men's and Women's Silk and Leather Gloves Mens' fashionable black Beaver Hats 6 dozen of Umbrellas, assorted (English manufacture) Ribb'd and plain Wild-bores Ribb'd and plain Ruffles and Russelets Best double Moreens Durants and Tammies A variety of fashionable black India and English Lustrings and Sattins Modes Sarsenettas Tiffanies Gauzes Ribbons Tapes Bobbins and Threads Diapers Table-Cloths Brown Hollands Platillas Russia Sheetings Ravens Duck
ALSO,
A great variety of Calicoes, Chintzes, Muslins, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, and almost every article usually called for in an English Goods shop. October 23. (8w)
BOOKS at AUCTION.
On Saturday the 26th instant, Will be sold by Public Vendue, At Benjamin Hoppin & Co's AUCTION-ROOM,
A Large and very valuable collection of new BOOKS, superior to any collection that has been exposed for sale in this town.
Sale will commence at 9 o'clock, A. M. A catalogue may be seen on Friday previous to the day of sale, at said Hoppin and Co's store. October 23.
For SALE, by
Pitts and Chedel,
At their store, opposite the store of Amos Atwell, Esq; GOOD Surinam Molasses, by the
hoghead Sugar, by the hoghead and barrel Bohea Tea, by the chest Hyson and Souchong, by the dozen or smaller quantity A few hogheads of good Rum. October 23.
Take Notice.
WHEREAS the Freemen of the Town of Providence, in Town-Meeting legally assembled on the 27th day of August, 1799, directed a tax of twelve thousand dollars to be assessed on the rateable property of the inhabitants of said town; and the subscriber having been duly appointed to collect the same, takes this method respectfully to inform all concerned, that for the purpose of receiving the several sums which have been assessed on them respectively, he will attend at the office of NATHANIEL SEARLE, Esq; in the Market-House Chamber No. 2, during the first ten days of December next, Sundays excepted, from nine to twelve o'clock, A. M. and from two to four o'clock, P. M. agreeable to the order of said meeting. JESSE WHITMORE, Collector. October 23, 1799.
From the German Shakespeare.
Just published, and for sale at JOSEPH J. TODD'S Book-Store and Circulating Library, sign of the Bible and Anchor (price 5/3.) William and Jeanette; A Tale, from the German of Augustus Von Kotzebue.
ALSO—(Price 1 dollar)
The Country Dyer's Assistant.
By ASA ELLIS.
THIS work bids fair to be of great utility in such a country as America, especially in the Northern States, which abound in sheep, and the art of dying wool is of so high importance. A circumstantial detail of experiments, with their various results, is, in this small volume, presented to the country dyers; not only those who profess the art, but private families may find it of the greatest use, and colour their own yarn of woollen, worsted and thread, and also silks, as beautifully as the dyers. This publication is the result of twenty years practice, close study, fair trials and unwearied pains and expence.
Additions to the Circulating Library are constantly making. A new Catalogue will soon be published. October 23.
For SALE, by
Greene and Barker,
60 Hhds. of excellent Molasses 60 ditto of New-England Rum 30 ditto of Surinam Sugar, of the first quality A few boxes of Havanna white and brown do. 10 Pipes of French Brandy 20 Chests of Bohea Tea 10 ditto of Hyson ditto A quantity of Codfish 3 Tons of Redwood 100 Boxes of Spermaceti Candles A quantity of new Beef, in barrels Butter in firkins, and New-Milk Cheese. October 23.
1500 Dollars.
WAS delivered to the Postmaster here, in the Post-Office, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. a letter directed to Mr. John Mills, merchant, Baltimore, containing two Alexandria bank notes—No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated the 20th of April, 1798, for one thousand dollars, and No. 4511, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for 500 dollars; which letter has been suppressed in a Post-Office, and the bank notes taken out, as the public mail was not stopped, molested or robbed.
Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward.
WILSON and SWAN.
Fredericksburg (Vir.) Sept. 10, 1799. All printers in the United States are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them. October 9.
Fredericksburg, September 12, 1799.
BY an Advertisement published last Tuesday by Messrs. Wilson and Swan, it may be inferred that bank notes were delivered to me to the amount of 1500 dollars; and the whole tenor of the advertisement seems to be an attempt to throw an obloquy on my character. The following statement of facts, which I can support by testimony, will at once remove the impression of my receiving money, and the villainous attempt at calumniating my character by their unjust publication.
Mr. Swan, of the house of Wilson and Swan, came to the Post-Office between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock in the evening of the 17th ult. and he delivered me a letter—I then took it and put it in the mail in his presence (as he staid some considerable time after the delivery of the letter) which mail was regularly put up with the others, as usual, and sent from this office.
How Messrs. Wilson and Swan came by their information that the letter was suppressed, and bank notes taken out, leave the public to decide.
WILLIAM WIATT.
Those Printers in the United States who published Messrs. Wilson and Swan's advertisement, will be so obliging as to insert the above, and apply for payment to W. W. October 9.
WE the Subscribers being appointed, by the Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Gloucester, commissioners to receive and examine the claims against the estate of RUFUS WILLIAMS, late of said Gloucester, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed from the 16th of October inst. for that purpose, all persons having claims or demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit them to us on or before the expiration of the time above mentioned, or they will be precluded according to law. Attendance will be given at the houses of Cyrus Cook, innholder, and Daniel Smith, of Gloucester, on the third Saturdays in each month, from 10 o'clock, A. M. until 5, P. M. beginning at Cyrus Cook's on the third Saturday in November, and the third in December at Daniel Smith's, and then alternately at each place.
DANIEL SMITH, SOLOMON OWEN.
N. B. Notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate, to make immediate payment to
ASA BALLOU, Administrator.
Gloucester, October 21.

Selected Poetry.  FROM THE FARMER'S MUSEUM. [The following, though irregular in metre, is exquisite in humour. It is a pleasant instance of the frequent triumph in life of a vain and fantastic principle over old fashioned morality and eternal truth.]
HONOUR.
OCH, 'twas in the town of ----- in the country ----- I forgot the name, But it was in Ireland, and that you know is just the same, A great fat landlady, so far the devil choke her, Accus'd Paddy Ponsoby with stealing of her proker.  Now Pat he was a Grenadier in what d'ye call the Light Horse; A tighter, cleaner, prettier lad, upon my shoul there never was--- He roar'd out blood and o'ons! do you take me for a flooker, That from the devil's fire side I come to steal away your proker?
Och, I value not your blusterin' nor bullyin' words at all at all, But if you are for quarrellin', and means for to keep up the ball, You must take your biddle oath here without any joke, Sir, That you know not in word or deed about my pretty proker---
Then Pat he swore by the hill of Howth, and by the holy Fader too, By all the saints in calendar that were gather'd there together too, By the hand of his body, and the bread that he broke here, That he knew not in word or deed about her dirty proker---
Now all that Pat could say or do had no effect upon her, Because as why, you know, says she, you have not pledg'd your honour--- With that Pat started back, put his hand behind his cloak here, Touch my honour, touch my life---there woman take your proker.
SONNET, TO CHARLOTTE SMITH.
Written at Savannah, April 10, 1799.
BLEST Poetess! that tells so soft thy woes, I love to ponder o'er thy mournful lay, In climes remote, where wan, forlorn, and flow, To the wail'd strand I bend my little way.  Now on Savannah's beach I wayward read, In joy of grief, thy pity moving strain, While smiles afar the variegated mead, And not a wave disturbs the tranquil main.  Like thee, the musing has, from my infant hours, With smiles alluring won me to the grove; Snatch'd in a playful mood some scatter'd flow'rets, To deck my head, gay emblems of her love.  But mine of light, deceitful hues are made, While thine, of bloom perennial, ne'er will fade. JOHN DAVIS.
ELEGANT EXTRACT.
[The tragic Play of "PIZARRO," translated by Mr. Brinsley Sheridan, from the German of Kotzebue, is perhaps one of the most interesting dramas ever produced on the English stage since the days of Shakespeare. The following beautiful extract is from the first scene of the second act, where Cora, sitting on a bank, at the root of a tree, surrounded by a wild wood, is playing with her child, while Alonzo, her husband, hangs over them with delight and cheerfulness.] [J. Russell's Gaz.]
Cora. NOW confess, does he resemble thee or not?
Alonzo. Indeed he is liker thee—thy rosy softness, thy smiling gentleness.
Cora. But his auburn hair, the colour of his eyes, Alonzo—O! my lord's image, and my heart's adored! ( Pressing the child to her bosom. )
Alonzo. The little darling urchin robs me, I doubt, of some portion of thy love, my Cora. At least he shares thy caresses, which till his birth were only mine.
Cora. Oh no, Alonzo! a mother's love for her sweet babe is not a stealth, dear from the father's store; it is a new delight that turns with quicken'd gratitude to Him, the author of her augmented bliss.
Alonzo. Could Cora think me serious?
Cora. I am sure he will speak soon: then will be the last of the three holidays allowed by Nature's sanction to the fond anxious mother's heart.
Alonzo. What are those three?
Cora. The ecstasy of his birth I pass; that in part is selfish; but when first the white blossoms of his teeth appear, breaking the crimson buds that did incase them; that is a day of joy: next, when from his father's arms he runs without support, and clings, laughing and delighted, to his mother's knee; that is the mother's heart's next holiday: and sweeter still the third, whene'er his little stammering tongue shall utter the grateful sound of Father, Mother!—Oh! that is the dearest joy of all!
ANECDOTES.
MILTON.
OF that great bard, a French writer relates the following anecdote: Milton, when a student at Cambridge, was extremely handsome. One day in the summer, overcome with heat, and fatigued with walking, he laid himself down at the foot of a tree, and slept. During his sleep, two ladies passed by in a carriage. The
beauty of the young student attracted their attention; they got out of their carriage, and after having contemplated his beauty some time, without his waking, the youngest lady, who was very handsome, took a pencil from her pocket, and wrote some lines on a piece of paper, and tremblingly put them into his hand. The two ladies returned to their carriage, and passed on.
Milton's fellow-students, who were seeking for him, observed this silent scene at a distance, without knowing it to be him who was sleeping; on approaching and knowing their associate, they waked him, and told him what had passed. He opened the paper which was in his hand, and read, to his great astonishment, these lines from Guanarai .
Occhi, stelle mortali, Ministri de' miei mali, Se chiudi m'uccidete, Apperti che farete?
Which may be translated thus—"Beautiful eyes, mortal stars, authors of my misfortunes! If ye wound me being closed, what would ye do, if open?"
This strange adventure awakened Milton's sensibility; and from that moment, full with the desire of finding the unknown fair, he some years afterwards travelled through Italy. His ideas of her (says our French author) worked incessantly in the imagination of this wonderful poet, and to that in part is England indebted for the poem of Paradise Lost .
SIBERIA FURS.
JUST RECEIVED BY  Caleb Bowers,
And now opening for sale, at No. 1, Cheapside, an extensive assortment, viz.
REAL Sable Muffs and Tippets, Mock ditto, Squirrel ditto, Fox ditto, tinged Canary ditto, Grey Furs in sacks of various kinds and prices; white ditto, pointed ditto, gentlemen and ladies Fur Shoes, childrens ditto; with a general assortment of English, India and Scotch Goods, as usual, at a very moderate advance. October 16.
Scarce Article.
Just received, and for Sale at JOSEPH J. TODD'S Book-Store and Circulating Library, 28 Pearce's Longinus. Those students who wish to furnish themselves with this valuable classic, may now procure them at a reduced price; the demand for this work may be a sufficient inducement to call immediately.
ALSO, A new supply of BOOKS and STATIONARY, at the lowest prices. October 16.
FLAX-SEED.
CASH given for FLAX-SEED, or exchange made as usual, at the Oil-Mill of the subscriber in Rehoboth; where all favours will be gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, DAVID KENNEDY. Rehoboth, October 14.
Wanted,
A YOUNG woman with a good breast of milk. One of a good character, who can be well recommended, may hear of a place by applying at this office. October 16.
For Sale,
At the GOLDEN BEE-HIVE, A FEW pipes of 4th proof very pleasant flavoured Brandy Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Tea per chest Light and heavy Russia Duck Russia Sheeting Sewing Twine, &c. October 9.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. October 5, 1799.
THE Creditors of JOHN JEFFERS, of Cumberland, in the county of Providence, Cordwainer, are hereby notified to appear (if they shall think fit) at the General Assembly, to be holden at South-Kingstown, on the last Monday in October instant, then and there to shew cause (if any they may have) why his petition for the benefit of the insolvent act ought not to be granted. By order. SAMUEL EDDY, Secretary.
For Sale,
A FARM pleasantly situated within three quarters of a mile of Mendon Meeting-House, on the great road from Providence to Worcester—containing 85 acres of excellent Land, well proportioned with mowing, ploughing, orcharding, pasturing and wood land, under good improvement; with a good Dwelling-House, Barn and Corn-House thereon. Said farm is well watered, and fenced chiefly with good stone wall.
ALSO,
One other Farm, within one mile of the former, containing 103 acres, pleasantly situated and well proportioned; with mowing, ploughing, pasturing, orcharding, and wood land, well fenced with good stone wall, with a House, Barn and Corn-House.
LIKEWISE,
One other Farm, situated on a large hill in the northwest part of said Mendon, known by the name of Misco-Hill—containing about 400 acres of the best Land, well watered and well fenced, with near two thousand rods of good stone wall, under the best improvement, with two Houses and two Barns. Said farm has been rented a number of years for five hundred dollars a year, and is capable of keeping sixty head of cattle summer and winter, besides horses, sheep, &c. Said farm has on it an excellent orchard of the best grafted fruit, of about four hundred trees, in their prime. Said farm may be divided into two or three farms, with equal advantages to each. The above farms will be sold together or separately. A long pay-day will be given for the greatest part, if it best suits the purchaser. For further particulars, enquire of the subscriber, living on the first mentioned farm. LEVI RAWSON. Mendon, October 9.
To be exchanged for Cash.
Fresh FALL and WINTER GOODS, OPENING, AND FOR SALE, BY Elisha Dyer,
A FULL and large supply of Goods, suitable for the present and approaching season, with many articles in the fancy line—New, Cheap and Good. October 9.
New Publications,
Just received, and for Sale or Circulation, at JOSEPH J. TODD'S Book Store and Circulating Library. Among the latest European and American Publications, are the following:—
 THE Beauties of Nature and Art, displayed in a Tour through the World, 13 vols.  Travels in Spain, by the Chevalier de Bourgranne, 2 vols.  History of Paraguay, by Charlevoix, containing new, curious, and interesting particulars of that country. 2 vols.  Essays, Civil, Moral, Literary and Political; interspersed with Characters, Portraits and Anecdotes, by the Marquis D'Argenson.  Goncalva of Cordova  The German  Gil Blas  Mountain Cottager  Wonder upon Wonder, a Tale  Agnes and Leonora  Josephine de Mordant  Confessions of a Beauty  Margaretta Rosendhall  Godfrey de Hastings  Love's Pilgrimage  Constantia de Valmont  Ildegerte, Queen of Norway, from the German of Kotzebue. 
ALSO, A new supply of Classical and School Books. Foolscap and Post Paper, from the Worcester, Sutton, and Providence Mills, by the Ream or Retail. Blank Books of various sizes
A new and pleasing assortment of Children's Books, of more than 75 different kinds, all ornamented with beautiful engravings.
Seaman's Books, among which are Journals, Naval Gazetteer, American Coast Pilot, and Moore's New Practical Navigator, improved and greatly enlarged,
Real Havanna Segars, by the box or retail. Constant attendance from sunrise till 9 o'clock, P. M. October 9.
For Boston,
THE Sloop LUCY, of Barnstable, B. HOLMES master; will sail in a few days. For freight either way, or passage (as she is a regular packet) please to apply to the master on board, lying at the Market Wharf. October 9.
To be Sold or Let,
ON REASONABLE TERMS, A Large and commodious four-story HOUSE, in Westminster-street, adjoining the Theatre, with a good store, convenient for the retailing business.
Also, to Let,
THE STORE in front of the House where the subscriber now lives, opposite the Town Pump. BENJAMIN TALBOT. (t. f.)
July 17.
FLAX-SEED.
CASH given for FLAX-SEED, delivered at the Oil-Mill, near Col. Christopher Olney's, or at the store of the subscriber in Providence. JOHN INNES CLARK. October 9.
Tristam Burges
INFORMS the Public, that he keeps his office, as ATTORNEY AT LAW, in the Market-House Chamber, room No. 4. All persons who favour him with their commands may rely on his utmost exertions to serve them. October 9.
Wanted,
AN Apprentice to the Shoemaking Business.—One of good character, and who can be well recommended, may have a place by applying to JOHN G. FRANCIS. October 9.
John G. Francis,
BOOT and SHOE-MAKER,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he keeps his shop directly opposite Capt. Daniel Bucklin's, in the Main street, where he carries on his business in all its various branches, and in the latest fashions from Europe. After many years experience in his business, he has found out a new method of keeping the elasticity in Boots, till they are quite worn out, and warrants them to fit the leg, be it ever so badly shaped.
He has got Boot-legs and Seal-skins, manufactured in New-York, which he will warrant to be good.
N. B. He also makes Ladies' Boots and Shoes, of the newest fashion, and in the neatest manner. August 21. (t.f.)
BY a vote of the Directors of the PROVIDENCE LIBRARY, the Proprietors of said Library are once more requested to meet at the Council Chamber on Saturday the 18th of October, 1799, at 8 o'clock, P. M. on business of importance to the Library. October 2.
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, Diziness of the Head, Pain in the Stomach and Bowels; they are an antidote against infectious diseases; and are, taking two or three early in the morning, a great preservative against contagious air, remove obstructions of any kind, by dissolving and discharging the morbid matter, help digestion, restore a lost appetite, a sure relief for costive habits; decayed constitutions are removed by a thorough use of the above Pills.
They are found by experience to be the most safe and easy physic of any composition yet known: Persons under weak circumstances may take them with safety and not find themselves made weaker, as is common to other physic. They are to be taken twice in a day, two in the morning and one at night, more or less, so as to cause one or two movements of the body more than usual; let the patient fast one hour, then eat, drink and exercise as he pleases.
N. B. There is no Mercury in the above Pills. Sold by JOHN POPE, Providence. August 21.
Sugden's Specific,
For the Cure of Sprains and Bruises. THE afflicted who are labouring under the painful accidents of SPRAINS and BRUISES, may be assured of being afforded permanent relief, by an immediate application of the above Specific, used agreeably to the printed directions, which will be given on purchasing the Specific; and which ought to be particularly observed in its application.
As one of the strongest proofs of its efficacy in the above complaints, the inventor has been politely favoured with the patronage of the following medical gentlemen; and who have been pleased publicly to recommend it, as follows:
"WE the undersigned, Physicians of Providence, Rhode-Island, having given Sugden's Specific a trial, do venture to recommend it to the Public, as proving eminently serviceable in the cure of Sprains and Bruises.
AMOS THROOP, PARDON BOWEN, BENJAMIN DYER."
N. B. The above Specific is sold by Dr. Benjamin Dyer, and Dr. Amos Throop, in 8-ounce phials, provided with tin cases for the safety of travellers and mariners, at 6/each; and without tin cases, at 5/. July 31. 13w.
For SALE, by  Abbott and Ingals,
At their Tan-Yard in North-Providence, FOUR thousand dried HIDES, in excellent order, very reasonable for cash or short credit.
They want to purchase,
OAK BARK,
For which the highest price in cash will be given. May 29. (t.f.)