Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-12-29 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 Water Street, NEW-YORK.
W. R. WILDER,
BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, was Removed to the Store next Door North of Miss Gibbs & Chapman's, WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature...
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. COGNAC Brandy, 4th proof, Holland Geneva, Verdigrise ground and Yellow Oker. Newport, Nov. 4.
WANTED, A Quantity of good Clean FLAX-SEED, For which a generous price will be given by JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Newport, Oct. 26.
JOHN MARSH, fully informs his Friends and the Public in general, THAT he has taken the HAY-SCREWS, late belonging to Mr. Jonathan Murb, leased, and intends carrying on the Hay-screwing business...
HOLMES WEAVER, CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER, HAS for Sale, a number of pieces, of the most Fashionable Furniture, Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15.
SAMUEL JAMES, THIS Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Peck's on the West Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of HOSE Paper and Bordering...
TIN WARE, Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public, that he has taken a Shop three Doors North of the New Church Lane, where all kinds of TIN WARE can be furnished at the lowest notice...
FLOUR STORE, On Col. Court-top near Chamberlain's Wharf, JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR. Newport, Oct. 29.
Looking-Glasses, FOR Sale at the Store of NATHANIEL SWEET & Co. an assortment of Looking-Glasses, which cannot fail of pleasing those who wish to purchase, prices, from One Dollar 25 Cents to Eighteen Dollars 50 Cents. Newport, June 18.
Rhode-Island Union Bank.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the second instalment of Twenty-five Dollars on each share in the Rhode-Island Union Bank, will fall due, and will be received in specie by the Cashier of the Bank, at the Newport Insurance Office...
John & Henry Cahoon,
At their Store on Banister's Wharf, HAVE FOR SALE, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Libberty's Brown Stout; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the hogshead; Flax, by the barrel; Mould and Dip Candles, by the box; Iron Cables; and genuine SPANISH SUGARS. Also, HONEY, by the barrel or gallon...
NEW HOTEL.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a gentle Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction.
WHEREAS the Court of Probate for the town of North-Kington, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNN late of North-Kington, deceased, represented insolvent...
New & Cheap Hat Store.
S. SHUMWAY, & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the Public that they have this day opened and offer for Sale, at the Store lately occupied by Mr. Thomas a Newland, a general and complete assortment of HATS, manufactured in France, England, Litchfield, East-Indies, and America...
BOOK-BINDING.
IN all its branches, performed at this Office, with neatness and expedition. Ledgers and Account Books, of any dimension, made on the shortest notice.
JOSEPH BRIGGS
HAS for Sale, Eleven Hogheads 31 and 4th proof Grenada RUM, of good flavor. Newport, Nov. 9.
INDIGO.
TWO Hundred wt. of excellent INDIGO, for sale by JOHN HAZARD, jun. Newport, Nov. 10.
From the ALEXANDRIA EXPOSITOR.
A touch for Temporisers.
When freedom calls, we should stand ready to part with our lives, if necessary, to preserve it. But take a noble, a decisive part. It is now a hackneyed saying among federalists, that a system of war-time persecution and intolerance has been pursued by the present administration.
CRELUMBE.
Extract of a letter from the Rev. STANLEY GARDNER, at Walpole, (N. H.) to his friend in Connecticut. He is a gentleman of respectable talents, & unexceptionable character. He left the State of "Squaw Habbs," on account of bitter persecution from the clerical gentlemen of the black cloth, and the leaders of the Jacobin generally...
Gov. McKean
Gov. McKean was averse of the fertility of a temporising policy. He gave us a distinguished example of his knowledge of the principles and views of this party, by removing those men from office who had justly lost the confidence of the people...
Gov. Bloomfield
Governor Bloomfield adopted a policy diametrically opposite to Gov. McKean. The first year of his administration he removed a federal officer, though numbers depended upon his will. He thought the conflicting parties might be reconciled by continuing the government in the hands of both...
The sides of a controversy
The sides of a controversy, springing up, composed of moderate men, is a duodecagon of weakness and infatuation, and a disgrace to the respective States, certainly, and certain no fear. Their judgments, the justification for the conduct of their dependants upon them.
As to answering them
As to answering them, "Manhood—Let the vipers perish of their own venom." It would be no part of humanity to arrest the broken they are inflicting upon their own heads. They are destroying themselves as fast as they can. By this silly attack, the Sermon will be more read. I admire that they have not long since discovered the folly of their policy, when the effects have been so glaring before them.

EXTRACTS OF LETTERS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
Extract of a letter from James Maury, Esq. Consul of the United States at Liverpool, to the Secretary of State, dated March 24, 1803.
"I had the honor to write to you on the 25th ultimo, since which the alarm of war has occasioned a great press for seamen. Many of our seamen, confident as I suppose in the continuance of peace, had not taken the caution before leaving home, to be furnished with regular documents of citizenship which exposes them to impressment."
Extract of a letter from John W. Fox, Esq. Consul of the United States at Baltimore, to the Secretary of State, dated May 14th, 1803.
"The impress is very severe. The citizens of the United States are not molested; two or three without protection and on board British ships have been taken. I have made application for their release, but it is necessary that seamen should bring certificates of their citizenship with them, otherwise they will run great risk of being impressed."
Extract of a letter from Wm. Savage, Esq. agent of the United States for the relief and protection of their seamen at Jamaica, to the Secretary of State, dated June 25th, 1803.
"There has been a hot press throughout this island. In this port about sixty seamen have been taken out of American vessels, immediately after which I made application to the admiral, who liberated the American citizens. Some few vessels on the north side have lost their men, and have experienced distress from the measure. The names of the persons impressed I have a minute of, and on the arrival of the frigates in which they are, I shall make application for their discharge."
Copy of a letter from Thomas Barclay, Esq. Consul general of his Britannic majesty, for the eastern States of the United States, to the Secretary of State, dated October 20th, 1803.
"I have the honor to enclose you the copy of a letter which I received from commodore Hood, commander in chief of his majesty's ships of war on the windward station, notifying the blockade of the islands of Martinique and Guadalupe, by the squadron under his command. I have the honor, &c. &c."
(Signed) THOMAS BARCLAY. [COPY.] Centaur, off Martinique, 25th July, 1803. SIR,
I beg you will have the goodness to acquaint the American government, and agents of neutral nations, the islands of Martinique and Guadalupe are, and have been blockaded by detachments of his majesty's squadron under my command, since the 17th June last, that they may have no plea for attempting to enter the ports of those islands. By your acknowledging the receipt of this, you will greatly oblige, Sir, your most obedient, humble servant, (Signed) SAMUEL HOOD, Commander and Commander in Chief.
THOMAS BARCLAY, Esq. Consul General, &c.
Extract of a letter to the editor of the Telegraph, from a passenger on board the brig Venus, lately left on her passage to New-Orleans, dated
NASSAU, (N. P.) Nov. 29, 1803.
We took our departure from Cape Henry the 19th inst. with a fair wind, having on board 25 cabin passengers, who with the captain and crew, made 25; nothing remarkable occurred till the 17th when latitude by (observation) 27, 42, we were all brought on deck by a violent thumping of the vessel on a reef which we since found to be the Manilla reef. It is impossible for me to give you an adequate idea of the terror and consternation which at this moment possessed every individual. The captain did every thing in his power to dispel our fears and inspire us with hopes which it was impossible for the dreadful nature of our situation, he himself could entertain. The wind now freshened, the beating of the vessel of consequence more violent, and the pumps gained on us fast, at five in the morning the filled, and was thrown on her beam ends, so that our only hopes were that day light would discover some friendly island, to save us from destruction. It was at this period that the active and determined courage of Mr. John O'Maill, fellow passenger, under God, brought about our preservation. Having observed the passengers and crew about to crowd the long boat with trunks, baggage, &c. he instantly threw his own overboard, declaring that he would prevent at the risk of his life any thing being put in; after which, no person attempted to save a single article—his gallant and undaunted behavior in saving the lady passengers, who clung to the outside of the wreck, at a time when the sea broke violently over them, deserves every praise.
This gentleman since our arrival here has made one common stock of his money (having saved some bank notes) with each of his fellow sufferers as were without friends here. Having at length got into the boat and day appearing, every eye was trained to discover land, but none appeared, however, after sitting at the oars the whole of the day, we discovered a small island, covered with mangrove bushes, and in five days afterwards, being nearly exhausted with fatigue and hunger we providentially discovered at anchor a fishing smack, which in two days brought us to this island.
The Providence privateers have again recommenced their pirating on the seas. A Schooner from Baltimore has just arrived in port, a prize to the privateer Schooner May Flower, owned by the noted Johnson at this place. I am sorry I cannot inform you the name of the Schooner; when she was captured she was in the possession of a French felucca, and afterwards taken near Cuba.
Extract of a letter from the Honorable John Breckinridge, dated Nov. 1.
"The bill enabling the President to take possession of Louisiana, finally passed both Houses on Saturday last; and the bill creating a new district will pass in the Senate in two days; having passed the other House last week. The western members, from the best accounts they could obtain, were fearful there was some disposition in the Spanish government to withhold the possession of Orleans, and that our force in that quarter was not sufficient to take it. Under this impression, they were desirous that the President should send down from Kentucky and Tennessee, 1500 or 2000 horsemen. This number has been thought more than sufficient by the government; but orders were dispatched last night to the Governor of Tennessee to equip and march with all possible dispatch, 500 horsemen, to join our present force, at the Natchez; which consists of the 4000 regular troops; and about 700 or 800 militia from that territory. This force, it is judged, will be sufficient, unless the Spanish government should have gotten a reinforcement from the Havana, and mean to make a vigorous opposition. The President does not believe this will be the case; but such an event is possible, and as the object to be obtained is so important, he will run no risk about it; and he has directed the Governor of Kentucky to have immediately organized and held in readiness 4000 volunteers to march by the 20th of December, if necessary. Similar orders are given to the Governors of Ohio and Tennessee—the first of 500, and the last for 1500 or 2000 men. With this force, we cannot fail of success."
"Should these volunteers be wanting, they are to go by water, and to continue in service four months if necessary. Boats, provisions, and arms if they cannot furnish themselves, will be supplied by the government, from a large stock now at the Natchez."
National Legislature.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, Dec. 9.
The House resumed the consideration of the amendment to the constitution, received from the Senate, respecting the mode of electing a President and Vice-President.
Mr. Hoge moved a recommittal, in order to obtain an amendment to the resolution.
Motion lost—Ayes 40—Noes 63.
The question was then put on agreeing to the main resolution.
Messrs. Smilie, Holland, Thomas, Jackson, Stanton and J. Randolph spoke in favor, and Messrs. Taggart, Thatcher, R. Griswold, Dennis, Huger and Ruffin, against it.
About seven o'clock a motion was made to adjourn, and lost—Ayes 37.
When the FINAL QUESTION on agreeing to the AMENDMENT to the CONSTITUTION, as received from the Senate, without alteration, was taken by yeas and nays, which being called, the Speaker rose, and observed—the yeas are 83, the nays 42; the Speaker votes in the affirmative, the amendment is consequently carried in the AFFIRMATIVE by a constitutional majority.
"This day General Smith brought forward, in the Senate, the following resolution, viz.
"Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire whether any, and what farther Protection ought to be given to the navigation and seamen of the United States."
"General Smith stated, that by the resolution he had two objects in view: The one to prevent foreign ships from bringing into the United States goods, wares or merchandise, other than those of the nation to which such ships may belong. The other, to take measures to check the unjust practice of impressing seamen from on board vessels of the United States on the high seas."
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14.
On Monday the amendment to the Constitution respecting the election of a President and Vice-President was reported to the House of Representatives by the committee of enrollment, when the speaker signed it, and the House passed a resolution requesting the President of the United States to transmit it to the several States. The Clerk of the House carried the amendment; with the resolution, to the Senate for concurrence. The Vice-President having signed the amendment, it was moved on the federal side of the Senate, that it should be sent to the President for his approbation. On this motion a debate ensued, which occupied the day. By the supporters of the motion, it was contended, contrary to all precedent, that the amendment required the approbation of the President.
On the question being taken by Yeas and Nays, the following gentlemen voted in the affirmative: Messrs. Adams, Hillhouse, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Tracey and White.—Mr. Dayton was the only federal member who voted in the negative.—The Nays were 23.
The Senate then concurred in the resolution of the House of Representatives.
A more extraordinary motion was perhaps never submitted to Congress. Many amendments have been made under federal administration, and such an idea as the necessity of the President's signature, never appears to have been before dreamt of.
Yesterday the bill for the repeal of the BANKRUPT LAW was under discussion. A motion was made to postpone its further consideration to the next session, on which, after much debate, the question was taken by Yeas and Nays, and carried in the negative.—Yeas 13—Nays 27. This, we presume, may be considered as an evidence of the probable success of the repealing bill in the Senate.
Mr. VENABLE is elected Senator of the United States from Virginia, in the room of Col. Taylor, who has declined a re-election.
JAMES TURNER, is re-elected Governor of North Carolina, without opposition.
GOLDEN TREASURE.
We copy the following article from the Raleigh (North-Carolina) Register of the 5th inst. the facts stated may be relied on. We understand that a specimen of the Gold found has been received by the director of the mint of the United States:—
"A bed of GOLD ORE has been lately discovered in Cabarrus county, in this State, in a creek running through the land of Mr. John Reed, a native of Hesse Cassel in Germany, which promises to be a source of great riches to the proprietor. The metal was first found by two or three children of Mr. Reed, who were fishing. They brought a few pieces home to their father, as a curiosity, ignorant of the value. On examination the ore was found not only to be gold, but gold of a very pure quality. Since this discovery, these little boys have picked up daily from 100 to 120 penny weights, (worth upwards of 20l. sterling) but the proprietor has lately found a lump of ore twenty eight pounds weight, which, it is supposed, when fluxed will yield twenty-seven pounds of pure gold, which is worth upwards of five thousand six hundred dollars! These facts are assured to us by one of the members of our general assembly from Cabarrus, now in this city, who has in his possession two specimens of this precious metal, one as it is found, and the other as purified."
MARINE CORPS.
We have received from a friend at Washington, a copy of the bill for reducing the Marine Corps. It contemplates reducing the officers so as that there shall be but one Captain and twelve Lieutenants; with a provision that the President may afterwards, if occasion should require, increase the number of Lieutenants, not exceeding however, the number now authorized. The 2d section, repeals the act fixing the rank and pay of the commanding officer. The 3d, allowing to each Officer who may be discharged in consequence of this act, 3 months extra pay. This bill is now before the House.
There are now in service in the Mediterranean, 1 Capt. 3 1st Lieut. 1 2d Lieut. 21 Sergeants, 11 Corporals, 9 Musicians, and 156 Privates, of the Marines.—On shore, and in the vessels in ordinary, 2 Lieut. Col. Com. 2 Capt. 12 1st Lieut. 3 2d Lieut. 21 Sergeants, 17 Corporals, 22 Musicians, and 191 Privates.
We have now on service in the Mediterranean, the Constitution, of 44 guns; Philadelphia, 40; Argus 16; Enterprise, Vixen and Nautilus, 12 each. The Siren, of 16, has lately arrived with dispatches, but it is supposed will return to Gibraltar soon.
The following is said to be an accurate statement of the number of Post-Offices in the several States, districts and territories of the Union:
 State of Virginia, 199  New-York, 159  Pennsylvania, 102  Massachusetts, 94  North-Carolina, 83  Maryland, 74  New-Jersey, 57  Connecticut, 54  Vermont, 48  New-Hampshire, 46  South-Carolina, 46  Kentucky, 36  Tennessee, 28  Georgia, 23  Delaware, 14  Ohio, 13  Rhode-Island, 8  District of Maine, 53  Columbia, 3  Mississippi Territory, 9  Indiana do. 2  Total— 1159 
NEWPORT BANK.
THE Stockholders of the Newport Bank are hereby notified, that a general meeting of the Stockholders will be held at the State House in Newport, on the First Wednesday of January next, at half past two o'clock P. M. for the election of Nine Directors, and the transaction of such other business as may be necessary.
By order of the President & Directors, JOHN R. SHEARMAN, Cashier. Newport, Dec. 14, 1803. 67
RHODE-ISLAND
Insurance Company.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Rhode-Island Insurance Company, to meet at the State House, in Newport, on the First Wednesday in January next, at half past two o'clock, P. M. to elect Directors for the year ensuing, and to transact such other business as may be laid before them.
JOHN L. BOSS, jun. Secretary. Rhode-Island Insurance Office. Dec. 13, 1803.
Wm. C. Baen, & Co.
Have received their supply of
GOODS
SUITABLE for the Season—which will be disposed of at the most reasonable prices, for CASH only.—Also just received, an assortment of very nice English Kid SHOES—very low.
Cheap-Side—Newport. Newport, October 26. 157
A Good Bargain.
FOR sale by the subscriber, a convenient Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated in Newport.—It will be sold very low for CASH—or on a reasonable credit.
HENRY HOWLAND. November 30, 1803. 161
Nathaniel Sweet, & Co.
HAVE just received a large supply of WINTER GOODS,
Purchased with Cash, and which they are now selling much below the usual prices.—The least favor will be gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 16. 68
THOMAS VOAX,
SUGAR-REFINER,
Has for sale, South end Thames-street, LOAF SUGAR, LUMP Ditto, BROWN, Ditto, MOLASSES, SYRUP—and VINEGAR.
Newport, Dec. 22. 68
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street,
HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOOD S.—Also,
6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash.
He has just received, and offers for sale, 600 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, very cheap.
Cash given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
TAKEN UP.
IN Narraganset Bay, on the 16th inst. a small oak BOAT. The Owner proving property and paying charges, may have her again, by applying to PHILLIP CASTWELL. South-Kingstown, Dec. 21. 68
Sales at Auction.
WILL be sold on the tenth day of January 1804, if a fair day, if not on the next fair day, by order of the Subscriber, as Assignee of the estate and effects of Robert N. Auchmny, Bankrupt, the following real estate, in Newport, viz. a certain real estate consisting of two lots of land, a dwelling-house & other buildings thereon, bounded and described as follows, viz.
One certain lot of land, with a dwelling-house thereon standing, containing sixty six feet in front from north to south, and ninety feet in depth from east to west, bounded on the land late belonging to George Goulding, on the land formerly belonging to Thomas Wardson, west on Thames-street, and north on street.—The other of said lots is bounded on the north by one hundred and sixty one feet on a two foot wide highway, easterly one hundred feet and late of James Honeyman, deceased, southerly twenty two feet on land of Mary Wickham, widow, deceased, and one hundred and forty feet on land of said James Honeyman, west by thirty two feet on land of James Collins, sixty eight feet on land of Evan Malbone, deceased, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the aforesaid premises belonging.
One other certain real estate in said Newport, consisting of a lot of land with a distillery and other buildings thereon bounded and described as follows, viz. A distillery house, pump-house, stable and stores, together with the wharf on which they stand or is thereon adjoining, bounded as follows; easterly on land belonging to Henry Overing and Jesse Lillibridge, southerly on land of the said Jesse Lillibridge, westerly on the harbor or salt water, and northerly on a street, with the right of drawing water from the Reservoir in the street commonly called Negro Lane, with all the privileges to the said premises appertaining.
One other certain real estate consisting of two lots of land containing nine acres and one quarter of an acre, be the same more or less, bounded and described as follows, viz. one of said lots containing about six acres, bounded easterly on a street, southerly on land late belonging to James Greene, deceased, westerly on the salt water, and northerly on land late belonging to John Malbone, deceased;—The other of said two lots contains about three acres and one quarter of an acre, bounded northerly partly on land belonging to Trinity Church, and partly on land of John Cahone, easterly on the Street or Highway, and southerly on the first mentioned lot, with all the privileges and appurtenances to said two lots belonging.
A mortgage on a certain real estate in said Newport, bounded and described as follows, viz. a store including a stable, and a chaise house standing on the north side of the wharf lately belonging to John Handy, and now belonging to or in the possession of William Audiney, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
The subscriber will give deeds of the above estates and mortgage to the purchaser or purchasers, conveying all the right and title derived to him the subscriber from the deed of assignment to him by the commissioners of said Bankrupt.—Also will be sold, books and other personal property in the hands of the subscriber, as assignee as aforesaid. The terms and conditions of sale will be made known at the time and place thereof. WM. ELLERY Assignee.
FOR THE LAST TIME.
THE subscribers hereby give Public Notice to all concerned, that they have taken upon themselves the trust of Executors to the last Will and Testament of Philip Cory, late of Tiverton, deceased; and as such, they request all persons who have any demands upon the estate of the said deceased, to bring in the same; and those who are indebted thereto, to make payment without delay to WILLIAM CORY, BARNEY HICKS. Tiverton, Dec. 28, 1803. 166
Wanted at this Office, a quantity of tanned Sheep or Lamb Skins, dressed without oil, and suitable for Book-binding.—A generous price will be given.
Cash given for Rags,
at this Office—THREE CENTS per lb.

Foreign Articles.
PARIS, October 3.
The Minister of the Navy has received from the Counsellor of State, Bruix, admiral of the national flotilla at Boulogne, the following letter, bearing date the 7th instant:
CITIZEN MINISTER,
I have the honor to inform you of the arrival at Boulogne, of two divisions of the national flotilla, who yesterday effected their junction.
I had given to capt. St. Havuen, commanding the one that was at Calais, the order to sail from that port, where the enemy had attempted a bombardment. My object in ordering him to sail, was, to avenge the insult at the same time that I was enabling the division to pursue its way towards Boulogne.
The division of Dunkirk, which was under sailing orders, under the command of capt. Pevieux, thus preceded, would have afterwards passed without any great obstacles. Some retardments in weighing, offered the enemy an opportunity of disturbing us. He has gained nothing but shame. Our two divisions, after several engagements, have again last evening towards dark, repulsed the enemy's vessels, altho' they were attacked before they had been able to moor, and at the very time of casting anchor. Rear admiral Magon commanded in person in this last engagement. I had determined by instructions, the different movements he was to execute. The annexed order of the flotilla, contains the account of the two last days which have been marked by complete success.
Health and respect.
(Signed)
BRUIX.
Order of the day for the flotilla. E. Bruix, Counsellor of State, admiral of the national flotilla. Boulogne, Vendemiaire 7, year 12.
The admiral arrived yesterday at Boulogne. He had surveyed the ports of the first arrondissement, and had been employed in re-uniting the divisions of Dunkirk and Calais. The courage and intelligence of the two captains who commanded those divisions of the flotilla, have perfectly supported the measures he had taken, and answered his expectations.
Rear admiral Magon, whom the admiral had ordered to sail out of the port of Boulogne, with the forces which had been there for a long while, and those which yesterday arrived in Calais, has in a gallant and brilliant manner accomplished his mission. The gun boats have, this time, announced that the empire of the sea shall cease to belong to our rivals. The engagements that have preceded the junction of the two portions of the flotilla, do the greatest honor to captains St. Havuen and Pevieux.
These two officers have engaged English divisions much superior in material strength to those they directed. The former has not only supported for several hours, repeated attacks, but has obliged the enemy to make an ignominious retreat. The latter, still weaker and in a very difficult position at Cape Grine, has not feared to pass under the fire of 15 or 16 English vessels, without being able to exchange a single shot, because it was essentially important to avail himself of the moment, and to row with the greatest speed, in order not to lose the tide and thus get aground. The admiral having been a witness of the whole of the action, has been astonished at the ensemble presented in the motions of the oars by the soldiers, till then little accustomed to the sea, of the 46th demi-brigade whose good will has had no less a happy result, than that which might have been expected from the most consummate experience. The reports made to the admiral relating to the affair of the day before yesterday, and what he has himself seen yesterday, prove to him that the batteries on the coast have powerfully contributed to the success of our arms. Nothing but praise can be given to the soldiers of the 46th and 22d, as well as to the seamen on board the division commanded by captain Pevieux and that which had preceded it immediately. The cannoniers of the battery on cape Grine have distinguished themselves.
The enemy, humbled twice, attempted last evening about dusk, to avenge their shame, by attacking the flotilla at the moment the boats were anchoring and before they were moored. There they gave new proofs of their impotence. Their bomb-vessels, especially, which, they had employed in distressing some families in Calais, without any effect, will have been only one more way to prepare the defeat of their fleet, in irritating out brave soldiers.
In this last engagement, rear admiral Magon commanded in person the united forces of the flotilla. (Signed) BRUIX.
CAPE FRANCOIS.
Agreeably to advices received at Port-au-Prince, from General Dessalines: He had on the 23d ult. attacked the Cape, with all the active force he could raise, said to amount to from 20 to 25,000 men. The descent was effected from Morne-du-Cap. After having passed the outlines and several of the blockhouses, an action ensued between the troops of Dessalines and Rochambeau, which continued eleven hours with the greatest obstinacy, when General Rochambeau was under the necessity of capitulating for the evacuation of the Cape on the first instant. All the troops posted at the blockhouses between the Barrier and Haut-du-Cap (the out posts) were massacred, as all possibility of escape to the town was cut off. Agreeably to the capitulation, Rochambeau with the army under his command were to be embarked under the protection of the British cruising fleet. When Dessalines left Port-au-Prince, he nominated Pétion (a mulatto) General of Brigade and Commandant of the place in his absence.
The people of colour, particularly the women, experienced the most cruel treatment; having been put to labor on the public works, with negro women to superintend them. The American vessels with provisions were compelled
to part with them to the Government, and were promised payment in coffee at three and four months.
Dessalines had given assurances of respect and protection to the American merchants residing at Port-au-Prince, which he had partially observed while Mr. Dawson was there. His officers, however, acted as they thought proper.
Dessalines is proclaimed captain-general of the colony; Clairveaux, Christophe, Pétion, and several other mulattoes, are ranked as generals of division and brigade."—Merc. Ad.
NEWPORT, Thursday, Dec. 29, 1803.
The amendment to the Constitution, prescribing the designation of the electoral votes for President and Vice-President, has passed both Houses by constitutional majorities. On this event we cordially congratulate the federal republicans of America, or, in other words, the great body of the people; for such is the distinctive title pre-eminently merited by those, who have so far effected an object, which TENDS MORE EFFICACIOUSLY TO PERPETUATE THE CONSTITUTION THAN ANY ACT WHICH HAS EVER RECEIVED THE SANCTION OF CONGRESS. It is these men, supported by the mass of the nation, who alarmed at the threatening evils developed at the last Presidential election, have urged the adoption of a measure which must be a death blow to faction, and which, by averting forever the greatest danger that a republican government can apprehend, has placed the liberties of their country, and the rampart that protects them on ground as strong as the affection of the people for rational liberty.
This measure has progressed with the utmost deliberation. During a period of seven weeks it has, with intermissions, been before the National Legislature; and an ample opportunity has been offered to its opponents to exhaust their almost inexhaustible powers of subtlety and sophistry. To the Republican Legislators of the Union their language is, we will divide you by stratagem, if we cannot overcome you by force . But the attempt has perished within the walls of the edifice in which it was made. State jealousies, state interests, state hostility have been rung, in all the tones of dismay! But where are these monsters to be found? They have been buried long since in the common and capacious grave, which has covered, if not with oblivion, at least with harmlessness, all those anti-republican measures that started into a momentary existence at the will of our infatuated councils. These spectres, it is true, occasionally, rise to the view of a distempered imagination; but they disappear before the light of reason.
On the wisdom, the virtue, the patriotism of the State Legislatures, we confidently rely. They cannot, they will not be deceived. Their country's interest is their own. The legitimate promoters of its happiness, they will not incur that deep responsibility which a refusal to obey the voice of the people, will inevitably produce. Their reason will go with their feeling, and in advancing the happiness of others they will find their own. Nat. Int.
Federalism Rising!
The WHOLE of the Republican candidates to represent the State of New-Jersey in the present Congress, have been elected without opposition.
A letter from a Member of Congress at Washington, states, that on the 13th inst. the BANKRUPT LAW was repealed in the Senate, 17 voting in favor, and 12 against the repeal. The same letter states, that there is now before the House of Representatives, a project for abolishing the Loan Office. If this succeeds, transfers of United States' Stock, it is supposed, will be made at the Treasury personally, or by power of attorney.
Accounts from Stockholm state, that the town of Sundswall in Helsingland, had been destroyed by a terrible FIRE, which in three hours, consumed every building except the Church, which stood on an eminence. The loss is reckoned very great.
The opposition avow their determination to use every effort to frustrate the passage of the amendment to the Constitution thro' the State Legislatures. Their first efforts it is said will be made on the State of Rhode-Island, where as in the case of the attempt to obtain one vote more than was agreed upon for Mr. Burr—their expectations like all their expectations for some years past must terminate in mortification and disappointment. An.
The States which the opposition calculate upon as determined in their opposition to the discriminating principle of the amendment, are Connecticut, Massachusetts, New-Hampshire, and Delaware. Thirteen States, to wit, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, S. Carolina, N. Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Jersey, N. York, Vermont, and Rhode-Island—are allowed to be in favor of the discriminating principle. ib.
The brig Trace, Capt. Thomas, arrived at Philadelphia, in 25 days from Jeremie. The Trace failed from Jeremie the 18th ult. Coming out of the Bite the Trace was chased by the Republican privateer L'Regulateur Capt. Jack Maturer, fitted out at St. Jago De Cuba, for the express purpose of capturing vessels trading with the Brigades; she had taken the schr. Argus, of Baltimore, and had cut out of the Cape Dona Maria, the schr. Tartar, Easton, of Baltimore, and sent both vessels into St. Jago. Part of their crews had arrived at Jeremie; they stated that Maturer spared their lives contrary to instructions from Rochambeau, which were, that he should capture all vessels trading with the Brigades, take no prisoners, but put all to death. A large force was collecting in the neighborhood of Jeremie to assist in the siege of Cape
Francois. Coffee high and scarce.—The Trace escaped capture by superior sailing.
By the late arrivals from St. Jago, we have interesting particulars relative to the evacuation of Aux Cayes, which did not take place until the blockade of that town by the British, and the consumption of every living animal, had reduced the garrison to the utmost extremity; forced to abandon Aux Cayes; Gen. Brunet, conciliated to his duty as a soldier, the humanity of a man; after taking every necessary measure for the safety of the troops and inhabitants, he destroyed, before he quitted the town, every implement of war that yet remained in his possession; the guns were all rendered forever unfit for use; the muskets, powder, &c. were thrown into the sea. Phil. True Amer.
From Washington-City.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchell, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, to whom was referred on the first inst. the petition of Charles D'Wolf, of Bristol, in the State of Rhode-Island, made a report thereon; which was read, and ordered to be referred to a committee of the whole House.
Mr. Samuel L. Mitchell, from the same committee, to whom was referred, on the 11th inst. the petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of New-Shoreham, in the State of Rhode-Island, made a report thereon, which was read, and considered: Whereupon,
Resolved, That this House do concur with the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, in their opinion, "that it is not expedient to make provision for allowing the petitioners a bounty for dried fish caught in boats of a smaller capacity than five tons."
Rarely have we seen the newspapers loaded with more feurrility and impudent blackguardism, against the Legislature and first officers of the general government, than are contained in those of the last mails. It is astonishing that gentlemen will not see the extreme impolicy of their conduct. It is a truth, obvious as the light of day, that this mode of proceeding is calculated to injure themselves more than the objects of their malice. Already has it gone far towards ruining their credit and influence with the people. We cannot employ against them a weapon more sure of success, than to suffer them to proceed in their own way, nor with them a speedier political destruction, than they are inflicting upon themselves: for,
"Vice, to be hated, needs but to be seen."
They talk of religion! they talk of christianity! If any thing had been wanting to set their inconstancy in a more glaring light, it were this! Not only the spirit they discover is the opposite of all that is christian, but the mode they pursue to effect their ends, is the way of the Evil One, whose plans were always so constructed as eventually to redound with a tenfold vengeance upon his own head. But christianity made her progress against every opposing obstacle by the irresistible energy of her own virtues, meekness, gentleness, peace, charity and truth. [Polis. Obser.]
The character of Mr. Jefferson as a politician and philosopher, has long enough been established at London and Paris, to prevent any prejudices from the illiberal treatment he receives from the opposition party in America. He has been in Europe. He is personally known to the greatest men in that country. His history is the history of our revolution. His talents are inscribed upon the most important public transactions, and public honors have already announced the opinions of learned men in both hemispheres. The public contempt has long been fixed upon those who pretend to render him a subject of ridicule. And derision is insured by some who would pass for wits among the ignorant and base, from their attempts, without talents, to degrade him. The world applauds the dignified manner in which Mr. Jefferson treats these ridiculous pretensions, and the lowest of mankind apply the language of Solomon, "As the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of a fool." [Salem Reg.]
Extract of a letter from a respectable house in Natchez, dated November 22.
"Every preparation is making to take possession of Orleans—about 6000 men under Gen. Wilkinson will leave this for that place in 6 or 8 days—Mr. C. C. Claiborne and Gen. Wilkinson are appointed commissioners to receive the said country, and Mr. C. C. Claiborne Governor and Intendant of Louisiana for the time being.—No opposition is expected to the taking possession of the country."
From NEW-ORLEANS, Nov. 29. "Possession is to be taken of this place to-morrow, by the Prefect, who will in the course of a few days deliver it to our Commissioners, who, together with the troops, may be looked for in 8 or 10 days at furthest. Every thing seems to indicate that matters will be amicably adjusted here."
By an arrival at Boston in 29 days from Lisbon, it is stated that Spain had declared war against England.
MARRIED—At Charlestown, Mr. SIMON LEWIS, to Miss POLLY POTTER, daughter of Robert Potter, Esq. formerly of this town. On Sunday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Eddy, Mr. JOHN MAY, to Miss POLLY CLARK, only daughter of Mr. Spencer Clark.
DIED—At Boston, on the 11th inst. after a long and distressing illness, Mr. BENJAMIN EDDIS, Printer, aged 71.
"In the year 1764, when England contemplated the nefarious design of subjugating her colonies, by declaring "that Parliament possessed the right to tax them in all cases whatever," Mr. Eddis, then the Editor of the Boston Gazette
made a firm and decided stand against the degrading doctrine; and like a faithful Herald, through the medium of that paper, weekly proclaimed the patriotic and servid sentiments of Hancock, Adams, Otis, Warren, and other statesmen, who, while they illumined the sky of science, animated the bosoms of their countrymen with the noblest principles of liberty; and prepared their minds, to meet those great and interesting events which were eventually to lead to the Independence and Freedom of our country."
"Departed this life, on Sunday 11th inst. at his seat in Dorchester county (Maryland) after a short illness, WILLIAM VANS MURRAY, Esq. late minister from the United States at the Hague, and minister plenipotentiary to the French republic.—As a statesman, Mr. Murray stood high, and filled with integrity the several departments which his country had confided to his trust—particularly in bringing about the settlement of the late unhappy differences that existed between the United States and the French republic."
"On Tuesday 13th inst. of an inflammation of the lungs, Mr. DAVID DENNISTON, founder of the (New-York) AMERICAN CITIZEN and late partner of its present Editor."
"Mr. Denniston was the son of a wealthy and respectable farmer in Orange County.—His education, although not what the world terms classical, was far from being mean. He was blessed, however, with an understanding uncommonly sound; a discriminating faculty rarely surpassed. Although he laid no claims to the elegance of a scholar, in accuracy of reasoning he had but few superiors. As a Republican, he was unaffectedly sincere; as a man honest and full of integrity; as a husband and father affectionate, and as a citizen estimable. Whatever were his speculations on theology, he was scrupulously moral. His character in this important respect defied the malice of his bitterest enemies."
SHIP NEWS.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 16.
Capt. Houseman, of the Schooner Mary from Currituck, informs us that on Sunday night a brig from Jamaica for Norfolk, in ballast, was cast away two miles to the southward of Currituck Inlet; the captain and 13 people were drowned, among whom were 5 women. Fifteen were saved. The brig went to pieces a few minutes after the accident. She belonged to Alexandria in Virginia and was chartered by the English government to carry passengers.
At the same time and place, a Schooner from Demarara, bound to Norfolk with sugar, and a sloop from Rhode-Island went to pieces.
December 24.
The Ship Ocean, Smith, ran on shore yesterday at the Hook, in 44 days from Liverpool. It is expected that she and the brig Joseph went to pieces last night, as the wind blew strong from the eastward. We learn by a gentleman who came passenger in her, that they spoke the English fleet on the 12th of November, in search of the French fleet, which sailed from Brest on the 8th.
CUSTOM HOUSE.
District of Newport, Dec. 28.
   ENTERED. From     Sloop New-York Packet, Clark, Boston   Do. Laura, Homes, do.   Do. Two Sisters, Eari, New-York.   CLEARED. For   Brig Concord, Oldridge, Charleston   Do. Lucy Ann, Greene, do.   Do. Agenoria, Hudson, Wilmington   Sloop Venus, Dunwell, Charleston   Brig Mount Vernon, Peirce, Havanna   Sloop Zoar, Spink, Baltimore.  
SHERRY WINES.
THE subscriber has just received from Boston, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, of a very good quality, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—Likewise, Boston Chocolate, warranted, No. 1 and 2.
NATHAN B. MILLER.
Newport, Dec. 25. 69
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of FAISNEAU and CORNELL, Hair-Dressers, was dissolved on the 17th inst. by mutual consent.
Newport, Dec. 28, 1803. 69
WANTED,
A N active Boy, about 14 or 15 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Capper-Smith & Bras Foundry business. One from the country will be preferred.
OTIS CHAFEE.
Newport, Dec. 27, 1803. 69
To be Sold or Let,
And entered on the 25th of March next,
A FARM (lying in South-Kington) containing about 130 acres of excellent land.
Also, A Wood Lot (lying about one mile south of the Court-House) containing about 30 acres, well covered with wood. For terms, apply to
JOHN P. CASE.
Wickford, Dec. 23, 1803. 69
THE Newport Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers, are requested to meet at the State-House, on the second day of January, 1804, at 6 o'clock P. M. Per order, SAMUEL KING, Sec'y.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of Ezra Chase, late of Little-Compton, deceased, are hereby requested to bring them in to the subscriber for settlement; and those indebted to said estate, are likewise desired to make immediate payment to
HENRY CHACE, Executor.
Little-Compton, Dec. 28, 1803. 69

THE POOR LITTLE CHILD OF A TAR.  A much admired Song. IN a little blue garment all ragged and torn, With scarce any shoes to his feet, His head quite uncover'd, a look all forlorn, And a cold stony sleep for his seat, A boy Cheerless sat and as passengers pass'd, With a voice that might avarice bar, Have pity, he cry'd, let your bounty be cast, To a poor little child of a tar.
By cruelty drove from a neat rural cot, Where once with contentment we dwelt, No friend to protect us, my poor mother's lot, Alas! too severely she felt! Bow'd down by misfortune, death made her his own. And snatch'd her to regions afar; Distress'd and quite friendless, she left me to moan. A poor little child of a tar.
Thus plaintive he mourn'd; when a soldier that pass'd, Stop'd a moment to give him relief; He stretch'd forth his hand, and a look on him cast, A look full of wonder and grief! What! my William! he cry'd, my poor little boy, With wealth I've return'd from the war, Thy sorrows shall cease, nor shall grief more annoy, The poor little child of a tar.
EPITAPH On a grave-stone in a country church-yard in England, on Mrs. Arabella Greenwood, who died in childhood; written by the Rev. Mr. Greenwood, D. D. O Death! O Death! thou hast cutte downe, The fatest Green-wood in all this towne; Her virtues and good qualities were such, That she might have married a lord or a judge, But such was her condescension and such her humility, She chose to take me a Doctor of Divinitie, For which heretofore none other standers confesse Above all others the Phoenix of her sexe, And like that bird one young she did begette, That she might not leave her sexe disconsolate, And grieve for her is so verie sore Than on this write two lines more, For this and ev'rie good woman her sake, Never let a blister be putte on a lyfuge-in woman's back.
Hard Wares, Stationary, &c.  DAVID MELVILL, JUN. RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome ad- dition to his former assortment of Hard- ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Gun-ware, Station- ary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed- Cords—Cloths-Lines, &c. &c. New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance—Consist- ing of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. * * * CASH given for Lead. Newport, June 4. 1803. 140/
HAY SCREWING. THE subscriber informs the public that he has taken the building of Mr. Jonathan Simmons, lately occupied by Jonathan Marsh, deceased, where the Hay-Screwing business will be carried on as usual, and on reasonable terms. Any quantity of Hay, ready screwed, may be had on very short notice, and all favor, thankfully acknowledged. JOHN IRISH. Newport, April 4. 1803. 213
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, having appointed the sub- scribers Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Doct. Daniel Lee, late of Westerly, deceased, re- presented interest—Give Notice, that twelve months from the 31st day of October A.D. 1803, is allowed by said Court of Probate, for the re- ceiving said claims as aforesaid; on which busi- ness, we are to meet at Paul Rhodes' Hotel, in said Westerly, on Monday, the 26th day of De- cember, on the 4th Monday in January, and on the 31 Monday in April next, at one of the clock in the afternoon, in pursuance of our ap- pointment. No accounts will be received un- less properly attested.
JAMES RHODES, JOSEPH PENDLETON, JOHN CROSS, Jun. All Persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment: LYDIA ANN LEE, Administrator. NATHAN F. DIXON, Executors.
William Tillinghast, HAS just received a handsome Assortment of FALL & WINTER  GOODS, which he is determined to dispose of on the most reasonable terms. Newport, Dec. 13, 1803. 67 6w.
FOR SALE, BY  SIMEON MARTIN, SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Hasbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 straws of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw— 6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 51 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half-pint ditto—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Weeple Gin—5 casks White Lead. 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 13 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Casks. Newport, Jan. 29. 1803. 122/
MEIN & ROGERS HAVE FOR SALE, FIFTY Hhds. West-India Sugar, 1400 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 qr. casks Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy, Holland Geneva, 200 bbls. Superfine Flour, Bohea Tea, German Steel, &c. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and gene- ral assortment of Groceries, Crockery, & Glass-Ware. Newport, Oct. 20. 150/
Nathan B. Miller RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Public, that he has for sale, at Mrs. Elizabeth Miller's, on the Parade, the undermentioned articles, which he will dispose of on moderate terms, viz. Barcelona Brandy, 4th & 1st pr. by the pipe, offers quantity, of an excellent flavor, Amsterdam Geneva, 4th proof in pipes, Malaga Wine, by the quarter cask, Port Wine, ditto do. Likewise (just received) a few quarter casks ex- cellent Sherry Wine, fit for family use. Boston Chocolate, No. 1, & No. 2, by the box, and a few bags Chocolate Shells, by retail, A few boxes 2 1/2 inch pipes, tipped, Zant Currants by the barrel, fresh and good— with several other articles in the Grocery line. Newport, Nov. 9th. 62
Dry Goods for Cash only. THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has mark'd all his Goods, including a box of Hats assorted, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual profit being 20 per cent.) on cost, by retail many less, and some at cost. A large quantity of the above Goods, es- pecially Broad Cloths and other Woolens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the ster- ling cost. He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN, or JOHN R. SHEARMAN. Newport, Dec. 13, 1803. 67/
WANTED, A NEGRO or mulatto Boy of 10 or 12 years of age, and of an honest disposition, to serve in a private family. To such an one libe- ral terms will be afforded. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Sept. 17. 150/
For Sale at this Office, the following  ALMANACKS, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD  1804: THE RHODE-ISLAND ALMANACK, BY BENJAMIN WEST, L.L.D. ISAIAH THOMAS, Junr. ALMANACK, for the States of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, New- Hampshire and Vermont. Also, A few dozen of the  FARMER'S ALMANAC, By ROBERT B. THOMAS. Rhode-Island District, s.
IN compliance with an order from the Hon. David Leonard Bates, Esquire, Judge of the District Court, for the District of Rhode- Island: Notice is hereby given, that there will be exposed for sale at Public Auction, on Fri- day, the Thirtieth day of December instant, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, the brigantine Bayard, as she now lies at the wharf of Henry Sherburne, Esq. in Newport; said brigantine being decreed to be sold, for having been employed in the transportation of Slaves from the Coast of Africa to the Havana. Also, at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the aforesaid Thirtieth day of December, there will be sold at Public Auction, at the house of Mr. Thomas Townsend in Newport, one Bag Sugar and one Dett John of Honey, deceased, for the purpose of being liquidated from the estate of the Schooner Commerce, without a permit therefor. W. PECK, Marshal. 167
December, 8, 1803. 167
CASH, PAID FOR  LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY  Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or Paper Ware-House. WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap cap 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, & Stationary of all kinds. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper- making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802. 74/
Just opened, and for Sale, or Circulation, at the Old CIRCULATING LIBRARY, by J. RICH- ARDSON, at the Post-Office, the following New Novels and Romances, viz. STROLLING PLAYER, 3 vols.—Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols.—Vale of Conway, 4 vols.—Grubthorpe Family, 3 vols.—Nanville Castle, 4 vols.—Delphine, 6 vols.—Affection- ment, 2 vols.—Two Friends, 3 vols.—Farmer Boy, 4 vols.—Don Raphael, 3 vols.—Baton's Daughter, 4 vols.—Splendid Misery, 3 vols.— Monkton, or fate of Eleanor, 3 vols.—Arthur Mervyn, 3 vols.—Lottery of Life, 3 vols.— Laforester, 3 vols.—Victor, 3 vols.—Orphan of Haugland, 3 vols.—Frederic, 3 vols.—Castle of Probation, 2 vols.—Reprobate 2 vols.— Scenes in Wales, 1 vol.—Village Romance, 2 vols.—Castle of Caimhnes, 2 vols.—Maternal Instruction, 2 vols.—Miranda, 2 vols.—Pleasing Moralists, 1 vol.—Alfred Beckley, 1 vol.— Also, Lady's Magazine, for 1801.—European Magazine, for 1802.—Universal Magazine, for 1802.—Lady's Museum, for 1802.—Nautical Almanack, for 1803 & 4.—Requisite Tables. —Old South, &c. &c.—With a large collection Books & Stationary—Also, A great assortment of HOUSE PAPER, and BORDERS, consisting of 1500 pieces, manu- factured in America, France, England & Russia. Newport, June 4, 1803.
NICOLAS GEFROY, HAS Constantly on hand, an elegant assort- ment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—He also carries on the Goldsmith's & Silver-smith's Business in all its branches. It will make, or re- pair, any kind of Jewelry, 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 epauletts; plated and brass can- dlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dishes, small swords and bangors; plated bits, stirrups & spurs; tea-trays; castors and irons; shovel and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies and gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glass; suspenders; trusses; horse-whips; razors; Hopkin's famous razor-strops; best Beau- ver hats; perfumery of all kinds, from London and Paris; hair-powder, flasks; best Mackintosh & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement. In addition to the above, he has re- ceived by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are, Gentle- men's fowling-pieces, double and single-barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; el- egant tea urns; looking-glasses; Jewellery of va- rious kinds and fashions; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & brooch PINs, inlaid with pearls. CASH, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silvers.
Tin Plate Worker. GORTON ANDERSON, respectfully in- forms his friends and the public in gene- ral, that he has taken a part of the store belong- ing to his father, Francis Anderson, opposite the Red-Market, where he carries on the business of a Tin Plate Worker, in all its various branches: Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend upon punctuality & constant atten- dance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. CASH given for old Pewter & Lead.
SAIL-MAKING. THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, 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 Genl. John Mathson, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend upon punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WYNG SPOONER, 2d. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79/
TO BE SOLD OR LET, A LARGE SCOW of flat-bottomed Boat, calculated for bringing Gravel or Stones. For further particulars, enquire of SAMUEL VAUGHN. Newport, Aug. 13. 150/
LOST, A FEW days since, in one of the streets of this town, a Gold Watch Key.— Whoever may find it, and will leave it at this Office, shall be handsomely rewarded therefor.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND, & Co. HEREBY inform the Public, they have on hand a handsome Variety of  Fancy & substantial GOODS suited to the approaching season, much replenish- ed from the latest Importations, which they will sell at low as can be purchased in Newport.— Among which are, Broadcloths; Cassimere; Baizes; Flannels; Serge; Blankets; Ladies Coatings; worsted Hollery; Wildbores; Bom- bazetts; Turkey-down Shawls; Camels-hair Shawls; Counterpanes; 2-4 table Cloths; Eng- lish & India Satins; Cambric Muslins; Bed- Lace; men's Beaver Hats of an excellent quali- ty; blue, black & olive, ribbed Velvets, &c. &c. Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are re- quested to call on them, and settle the same. Newport, October 13. 58/
HOUSE PAPER JUST received and for sale at this Office, a beautiful assortment of PAPER-HANG- INGS, with a great variety of elegant Borders, which will be sold at the Factory prices—from 25 to 100 per Roll.
Nicholas Webster. INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad-Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Calvin Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of  WEST-INDIA GOODS. Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Tea of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c. —ALSO, A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21. 1801. 160/
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12.  Keyes & Brigham, HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prunes, mels, mels and prime Beef, mels and prunes, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dip tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef. Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by call- ing at said Store, will meet the greatest en- couragement. April 23, 1803.
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Professor, HAS for Sale the following Articles, viz. Box and cake raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; Currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; black and Cayenne pepper; ginger; mustard; spice bitters; teas; coffee; cocoa shells; chocolate, No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger pre- serves.—An assortment of Preserved Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, per-duits; best Fron- tignac, Sherry, Teneriffe and Malaga, Wines; sirup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; rum and 1st proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; best Spanish Legats; with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crock- ery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctual attendance and the smallest fa- vors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803. 150/
Benjamin Wightman, & Co. HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware, &c. which they will dispose of, on reason- able terms, by Wholesale or Retail. Among which are the following Articles: Holland Gin, Calcutta Pepper, West-India Rum, Allum, Saffron, Brandy, Wool & Cotton, Brown Sugar, Cardamoms, Soucouh & Bohea, Tobacco, Tea, Cotton Wool, Coffee, Ginger, Sheep's skin, Pepper, Pimento, German Steel, Starch, N. Y. Soap, Nails assorted, Mustard, Copperas, Glass Ware, Sherry & Malaga, Cheese by the large Wines, or small quantity, Superfine Flour by the Cask, Cordage, Codfish, Barrel, Candles, &c. &c. Newport, February 26, 1803. 136/
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, have appointed the subscri- bers to receive, and examine the claims, in Com- missioned to the estate of Nathan Kenedy, late of the Westerly deceased.—Give Notice, that six months having been allowed by the said Court from the 26th of September last, for the above purposes, and that the said estate, upon said business at the dwelling house of John Gann, Esq. in said Westerly, on the said Mon- day in January, February or March, at o'clock in the forenoon, unless properly at- tended, will be allowed to the said estate. THOMAS HOXIE, Chairman. THOMAS NOYES, Jr. All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to MARY KINYON, ISRAEL LACHMAN, Administrators. ISAIAH PALMER, Administrator. AMOS CROSS, Esq. Administrator. Westerly, Oct. 20, 1803. 159-6m