Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-01-29 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,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
REMOVAL.
ROBERT LAWTON
TAKES this method of informing his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to the house he formerly occupied, opposite Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's—where may be had an elegant assortment of GOODS, adapted to the season—too numerous to particularize in an advertisement—and as cheap, for cash, as at any store in the town.—Those who will please to call at his Store, he flatters himself, will find an inducement to purchase, as he is determined to dispose of them at very reduced prices.
N. B. He has also just opened for sale, a quantity of best Irish Linens, seven eighths, and yard wide, by wholesale or retail.—Likewise, a beautiful assortment of Lutebtrings, very cheap. January 13, 1803. c8tf
Dr. GUSTAVUS BAYLIES,
OF BRISTOL,
Has just received, for Sale, an additional assortment of genuine
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
—ALSO—
SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS,
OF WHICH ARE,
ELEGANT Amputating Instruments, (of the latest improvement.)
Ditto, Trepanning ditto,
Breast Pipes,—Ivory Syringes, &c. &c.
—Likewise,
a few modern Medical Books, among which are,
James Latta's PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF SURGERY,
illustrated with Cuts on many of the Subjects, and with Copperplates—3 Vols.
Townsend's GUIDE TO HEALTH,
Darwin's Zoonomia—3 Vols.
Busfieri, on Medicine—a work of very considerable merit, containing a Course of Lectures delivered by the Author, which were translated from the Latin, by William Cullen Brown, and published in the English language at Edinburgh, in the present year—4 Vols.
Dr. BAYLIES likewise respectfully acquaints his friends, that he continues the Practice of PHYSIC, MIDWIFERY, and the various branches of SURGERY. November 29, 1802. 114tf
William Moore, jun. & 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 as reasonable terms as at any Store in Newport, by wholesale and retail—among which are the following articles:—
40 Hhds. good retail- molasses, Holland Gin, West-India Rum, Brandy, Loaf & brown Sugar, Hyson-skin, Souchong, and Bohea Teas, Coffee, Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Starch, Castile & N.Y. Soap, Mustard, Flour, Candles, Copperas, Sherry Wine, Malaga do.
—Likewise,
A great variety of DRY GOODS,
suitable for the season.
Newport, Dec. 4, 1802. 114tf
For Sale at Public Auction,
ON the first Monday of February next (weather permitting,) unless previously disposed of at private sale, a new two story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor, with a Lot of Land, 60 feet front, situate on Spring-Street.—Also, a two story Shop thereon, calculated for a dwelling-house with a Cellar under it. Sale to be at ten o'clock A.M.
GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers, Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exiit
N. B. Any person wishing to purchase at private sale, may know the terms, by applying to GARDNER and DEAN, or ROBERT LAWTON, jun. living on the premises.
FOR SALE,
HALF of a Body Pew, No. 80—situate on the West Aisle very near the pulpit, in the Rev. Mr. Bradley's Meeting-House.—For terms, enquire of the Printer. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. 108tf
DAVID MELVIL, jun.
Has just opened, and now offers for sale, at his old stand, next door South of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, a neat and general Assortment of
HARDWARE, STATIONARY, and other Articles,
Among which are, a great variety of the most fashionable cabinet furniture—brass knobs and locks—pendal rings—elegant enameled and brass clock pins (or supporters for looking-glasses) brass locks, bolts, hinges, and table castors—files and rasps—screws, brads, and nails, of all kinds—brass and iron hinges—door, chest, trunk, cupboard, pad, and other locks of every description—gun-locks and brass furniture—knives and forks—desert knives—jack and pen knives—desk and office knives—scissors and shears—ring, knob, and thumb latches, brass and iron—jewelry and iron, table and tea spoons—warming pans, copper and brass—composition, iron, sheet-iron and block tin tea kettles—spades and shovels—shovels and tongs—sweep yards—chafing dishes—gridirons, patent and common—flatirons—bellows, brass and iron nippers—box, and iron coffee mills—brass, japan'd, and iron candlesticks—steel and japan'd snuffers—snuffer boats—patent lamps, various kinds—Glue, first quality—Also,
A handsome assortment japan'd ware.
Patent and common Time Glasses—Looking glasses—chase and riding whips, and whip cords—brass and iron wire—curry combs—mouse and rat traps—axes, adzes and hatchets—drawing knives—carpenters and Kent hammers—wood-saws—hand and framing do.—tenant dovetail and sash do. brass and iron back-turning, compass and keyhole do.—double iron jack planes—jointers and jointing planes—single iron do.—moulding and rabbit do.—astigalls, bellows and rounds, and table planes—sawing planes and plow-plains—best flocks with bits afforded—best cop-steel farmer chisels—common do.—mortising and socket chisels and gouges—cast-steel fluting gouges—plain iron's—sliding gunters—iron squares and compasses—carpenters rules—pike and nail gimblets—tapsters, &c. Shoemakers hammers, knives, knappers, pincers, tacks, awl blades, do. lasts, and fire-sticks.—Horse, bear, elk, deer, bat, dusting, and tooth-brushes—bois, shoe, tar, scrubbing and painters do.—brushes, razors, razor straps and cases—shaving boxes—horn and ivory combs—brass, pewter, leather, paper and glass inkstands—ink-powder—copper plate copy slips—letter, writing, and wrapping paper, every quality—quills from 50 cents to 3 dollars per hundred—feathering wax & wafers—black and red Morocco pocket books—best black led pencils, flutes & slate pencils—gunter scales and dividers—powder flasks—best London pewter tea pots. And a variety of other articles as low as can be bought in this town. Newport, Dec. 24, 1802. 117tf
John & Henry Cahoon;
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their STORE on Banister's Wharf,
BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout; Raisins per cask; Molasses by the hogshead; Flour, by the barrel; Candles, by the box; Iron Castings; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—ALSO,
HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4th proof Jamaica Rum—Iron Stoves—Salt-Peter'd Hams—Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—Likewise,
LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with.
MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the Shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—their favors gratefully acknowledged.
GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Midlings, per bushel or barrel.—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 3tf
SAMUEL VINSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has just received by the latest arrivals, a large and well chosen assortment of
GOODS,
suitable for the season; to enumerate which, would be tedious. Those who will favor him with their custom, may depend on having them on the lowest terms. He has likewise received a variety of Muffs, Tippets, and Fur Trimmings.—Also, a small box of elegant
JEWELRY,
Consisting of Ladies Necklaces, Ear-rings, Hankerchief Pins, Broaches, Bracelets, & Lockets, of the most fashionable kinds.
Newport, Nov. 12, 1802. exiit
To the humane, benevolent Citizens of the commercial Cities and Sea Ports, and of the Interior of the United States.
The respectful address of the committee of the town of Portsmouth, in the State of New-Hampshire, in behalf of the town.
THE duty we owe to our constituents, the citizens of this desolated town, impels us to lay before you, in general and concise terms, its present suffering state.
The late terrible fire with which Divine Providence has visited us, in a view of all circumstances, is believed to be without a parallel, in our common country.—This town, retarded in its early growth by many causes, seemed beginning to overcome those obstacles, when the revolutionary war, by its necessary effects, nearly annihilated its former and principal branches of commerce.—It was just emerging from this state; its trade began to revive and increase, and particularly in the central part of the town, where great exertions were made, and much money laid out, to render it commodious for the purpose, and even to embellish it.
This fair and beautiful part of the town has, in one short day, become a heap of ashes and rubbish; exhibiting such a scene of devastation and ruin, as gives fresh pain at every new view.
The number and value of the streets totally or in a great measure destroyed—the number of inhabitants now exposed to sufferings and hardships, beyond the relief rendered by their sympathizing neighbours—the aged and infirm, widows and orphans, unhoused in mid-winter—the stagnation of business, excepting the labour (patiently submitted to, and going on) of rearing or fitting up shelters for persons and property rescued from the flames—the great destruction of books, accounts and papers, of very great value—the inability of the inhabitants of the town to preserve, without assistance, its trade with the interior, ready to fly off in many directions—and finally, the damages consequential to such a state of ruin, which, though they may be concealed, baffle all description and estimation—all concur to plead powerfully with the opulent and the prosperous indeed with all in a comfortable state, who have themselves exposed to like calamities, and that they may need like assistance from sympathetic friends and countrymen. It is from persons in prospering or easy circumstances, that relief is particularly desired and solicited. But injustice would be done to our own feelings, to those of our suffering friends and neighbors, and to those of our benevolent fellow-citizens in the union, did we not declare, that the smallest donations which may be made by the compassionate of every class, will be gratefully received, and with all others faithfully appropriated. This town has cheerfully had a fellow feeling on like calamities taking place in distant parts of the union, and has no doubt of experiencing the sympathy it feels bound to show.
John Langdon, Daniel Humphrey, James Sheafe, Nathaniel Adams, John Goddard.
Portsmouth, Jan. 3, 1803.
WASHINGTON, January 10.
The following Article, which has been officially communicated by the French Government, deserves the particular attention of owners and masters of vessels bound to France, as it appears thereby that no vessels from the United States will be admitted to entry in the French ports, without a bill of health properly attested.
TRANSLATION.
PARIS, 30th Fructidor, (16th Sept. 1802,) 10th year of the Republic, One and Indivisible.
The Consuls of the Republic on the report of the Minister of the Marine and of the Colonies, decree:
Art. 1. Any vessel, coming from the ports of the United States of America, cannot be admitted in those of France to free practice, if she do not carry a bill of health in due form, and if she shall not first have undergone a visit respecting the state of the crew on board of her. Art. II. This visit shall be made by the council of health formed in each port: And in order that the result thereof may be more certainly ascertained, the captain of the vessel shall be bound to produce the bill of health of which he must be the bearer, to declare whether any sick are on board his vessel, what has been the state of health therein during his voyage, whether he had any communications at sea; of what nature they were, and lastly to satisfy every question which may be put to him upon this subject.
Art. III. The council of health shall decide, according to the result of its visit, whether or not it be proper to admit the vessel visited to free practice: In this last case, it is authorized to subject her to a quarantine of observation, the duration of which it shall determine.
Art. IV. The provisions contained in the three preceding articles shall be rigorously executed from the 15th Thermidor, (24 August) to the 15th Nivose, (5th Jan.) following. Although during the rest of the year their observance may as yet appear less necessary, it is nevertheless provided, that during the latter space of time, the vessels which shall not carry a bill of health in form, and those which proceed from any ports, where it shall be generally known that contagion exists, shall be subjected to the visit prescribed by the present article, and consequently to the quarantine of observation as occasion may require.
Art. V. The Minister of Marine is charged with the execution of the present article.
The First Consul, BONAPARTE.
By the First Consul,
The Secretary of State,
(Signed) HUGUES B. MARIT.
A true copy.
The Minister of the Marine and the colonies. (Signed) DECRETS.
"RUTLEDGE'S CASE," REVIEWED.
NO. 5.
From the (New-York) AMERICAN CITIZEN.
CLELAND KINLOCK claims attention. He is the bosom friend of Rutledge, and has exhibited as much solicitude in his case, as if he had been accessory to his crime. When Rutledge wept, Kinlock was sorrowful. The stroke that pierced the one was severely felt by the other.—The delicate touches of Sterne's Maria were realized by this pensive couple.—They sympathized with each other's afflictions; they dried up each other's tears.
The day on which the two forged letters first appeared in the REPUBLICAN, Rutledge was not to be seen; he did penance in his house. Some wondered why he did not appear in the streets with his usual gaiety, but more knew the cause. It was said by his friends, that his black man was sick, and that the honorable John Rutledge was too tender to quit him for a moment during his indisposition. This was the apology, and a paltry one it was. It is so uncustomary for gentlemen to administer gruels and anodynes to their false servants that few believed the excuse. The fact is, that he was thunderstruck, and staid at home to compose the "disorder of his nerves." Cleland Kinlock was in the same pligh, but referred to another mode to throw off his grief. He ran about the streets like a mad man, and protested as fervently that Rutledge was innocent as if he had been privy to every act of his life.
Kinlock examined the forged letters and in his deposition says "he is firmly convinced that they were not written by John Rutledge."
We must leave Kinlock for a moment, and attend to Mr. John Stratton who has also published a deposition. Stratton is a chaise-maker. He some time ago was also an avowed republican. Stratton, however, is one of those who are more enamoured of office than of party or principle. He was solicitous for the office of SHERIFF, and no sooner was he disappointed in his expectations than he attached himself to the federal party.
Stratton says nothing in his deposition about the forged letters. He seems to have been brought forward merely to swear, which he does, that when GERRITY received Mr. Jefferson's letter from the post-office the "water was moist!" But entertaining doubts, how far the world would believe him without mentioning the President's letter, he states in his affidavit that "in the postscript of said letter, as nearly as he recollects, were these words, "I do not frank this letter to avoid suspicion." Now, it happens very unluckily for Mr. John Stratton, that there was no postscript to Mr. Jefferson's letter! The words quoted by Mr. Stratton were, perhaps, in the body of the President's letter, but there was undoubtedly no postscript. We do not believe that the mistake was an intentional one, but it certainly shows great eagerness to serve Rutledge, as well as lack of due calmness and deliberation in his friends—we return to CLELAND KINLOCK.
KINLOCK, never weary with serving his friend, while service could be rendered, viewed one oath as quite a tripping thing, in a cause where every thing with Rutledge was at stake. He had already given evidence of his "conviction" that Rutledge was not the writer of the forged letters.—There were, however, many knotty points to contest either by well wrought falsehood or ingenious truth, and no one was fitter to manage them than CLELAND KINLOCK. Accordingly, a plan was laid by Rutledge, and Kinlock consented to be its executioner.
Mr. Richardson, the post-master of Newport, published a deposition containing the following words: "On or about the 20 day of August, 1801, in the evening a letter was bro't to my office by a girl who said she lived with Rutledge, and that he sent the letter, directed to the President of the United States; which letter appeared to me to be in the hand-writing of John Rutledge, member of Congress, but dif-

guised. I also declare that on or about the 7th day of said August, in the evening, another letter, written in the same disguised hand, and directed to the President of the United States, was handed to me by the girl who brought the other letter. That these letters were written by John Rutledge, I was convinced, though it was difficult to account for the disguised manner of writing." These are the words of the postmaster on oath.
The efficacy of an affidavit of this kind was perceived by Rutledge, who accordingly resorted to an artifice, to weaken it by anticipation, as superficial as it was improper.
Circumstances, which we in a former number related, convinced Rutledge how important it was either to keep the postmaster and his assistant silent, or, if this desirable object could not be effected, to create a circumstance of which something advantageous to himself could be made. If Rutledge, by means either fair or foul, could so far have alienated the postmaster and his assistant from their duty, as to have rendered them useless on the occasion, proof that he wrote the forged letters would have rested entirely on similitude of hand-writing. Perceiving, therefore, of what vast importance it was to see the postmaster on the subject, Rutledge and Kinlock concluded to have an interview with him, in which the former was to speak and in which the latter, if expedient was to swear.
In conformity to this arrangement, Rutledge and Kinlock called on the postmaster at his house and requested a few moment's conversation with him. The request was complied with. Rutledge asked the postmaster whether he remembered the delivery at his office of any letters for Mr. Jefferson either by himself, his servant, or any of his family? To which, it is said, Mr. Richardson replied, that is a question I do not wish to answer. Rutledge thought it a civil question, but as Mr. Richardson did not, Rutledge observed that "since he was of a different opinion he would wish him a good night." But as Rutledge was leaving the house, Kinlock says in his affidavit, that Mr. Richardson added "I don't keep a record of these matters; I don't know who brought the letters; but I know they were brought and regularly forwarded." The words in italics are taken from Kinlock's affidavit of the interview.
It may be true, as stated in Kinlock's deposition, that Mr. Richardson in this interview said, "I don't know who brought the letters." Let it be admitted that he uttered that sentence. Do those highly-valued consequences naturally flow from the admission that have been claimed for Rutledge by his friends? Certainly not. It is erroneously presumed that, between Kinlock's relation on oath, of the remarks of Mr. Richardson, viz. "I don't know who brought the letters, and affidavit, there is a contradiction favorable to Rutledge. No such thing. There is no contradiction. Mr. Richardson does not in his deposition declare that he knew the person who handed to him the forged letters. His words are the letters were brought to my office by a girl who said she lived with Mr. Rutledge, and that he sent them. He simply repeated on oath the remarks made by the girl when she delivered the letters, to wit, that she lived with Mr. Rutledge, and that he sent her with them. But in confirmation of what the girl says, he adds, he was convinced they were written by Rutledge.
The remarks of Mr. Richardson, however, as related by Kinlock, may convey a meaning which we are by no means strait to meet. It may be said that although Mr. Richardson does not say in his deposition that he knew that the person who handed to him the letters was Rutledge's girl, yet that because he testifies positively that the bearer of them was a girl, he certainly knew that a girl brought the letters, and, therefore, there is a clash between his words and those of Kinlock. Let this be conceded, and what follows? That Mr. Richardson was mistaken in his affidavit? Not at all. The interview was had on the 20th of September; Mr. Richardson's deposition is dated October 5th. Is it not probable that, leaving Mr. Richardson's house in a hurry, and evidently not without passion, Kinlock misconceived his words? This, however, is indubitable, that Mr. Richardson's affidavit was formed on due reflection, after he had recurred to minutes he made when the letter was delivered, and subsequent to the publication of Kinlock's deposition; nor will it be believed by those who know him, that he would deliberately take a false oath. He undoubtedly knew by whom the letters were delivered, that is to say, that they were handed to him by a girl. He narrates circumstances which clearly show that he had a distinct recollection of the fact. He states the conversation he had with the girl, and his conviction that Rutledge was the writer of the letters. He had, too, previous suspicion, as we have already stated, which led to the questions he asked, and the examination of the hand writing of the letters into which he entered. Is it not then more probable that, in the interview, Kinlock mistook the words of Mr. Richardson, than he coolly and deliberately took a false oath? The fact is, that Rutledge is sensible that Mr. Richardson will testify in a court of law, that the letters were handed to him by a girl who said she lived with him, and that he sent her with them, and his conviction that they were written by him. Hence, although invited, nay, provoked to bring the matter into a court of justice, he has not thought it advisable to do so.
LOUISVILLE, (Geo.) Dec. 24.
Presentments of the Grand Jury for the District of Georgia, in the Sixth Circuit Court of the United States, at a Court begun and held at Louisville, before the Hon. WM. STEPHENS one of the Judges of the said Court, on the 15th of December, 1802:
WE, the Grand Jury for the Federal Circuit Court for the District of Georgia, meeting for the first time under the present Judicial System, do congratulate our fellow citizens on the alteration of the former—by which our
judge is enabled to distribute justice in the absence of his colleague, which amendment we consider as a great improvement in the organization of this Court.
We also take this first opportunity to declare our unshaken confidence in the measures of the present Administration, viewing them as in the highest degree patriotic and beneficial to the real, solid, and constitutional interest of the United States—and we are happy in anticipating the harmony which, we trust, will exist between the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Departments of the Union, effects of the greatest magnitude to the happiness and good order of the government, and which only flow from the increase of correct republican principles in these now happy States.
We return our thanks to the presiding Judge, for his attention to business, and request that these our presentments be published.
Extract from the Records, 20th Dec. 1802. RICHARD M. STITES, Clerk Geo. Dist.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
MR. FARNSWORTH. IT is ever with reluctance that I intrude myself on the attention of the public. There are but few occasions that will justify it at any time, in any one. He who addresses the people at large, on a speculative subject, ought to speak with sincerity, and on solemn conviction that what he offers is true, and conducive to the improvement, and welfare of society. I have observed in the Newport Mercury for several months past, one continued yell of execration against Thomas Paine. Indeed, I well remember having counted five distinct articles, in one of those papers, all breathing against him the essence of bitterness and affected reproach. Well towards two columns in the last number were made up on the same subject, and with the same degree of malevolence, and vindictive asperity. The questions occur, and they merit a serious consideration—Are these vociferous anathemas well founded in truth?—Are they uttered in sincerity?—Through the favor of Heaven we yet enjoy a free Country; in which each individual has the privilege of thinking, enquiring, and judging for himself. I shall therefore, undertake to canvass the subject, and submit the result of my reflections. It is not that I approve of the religious, (or if they please the irreligious) sentiments of Paine; it is not that I mean to justify his work which contains his creed: No. Though as an ingenious philosopher, and a faithful patriot, I esteem the man, I at the same time lament the imprudence, to say the most of it, which he has unfortunately fallen into, in divulging his religious faith. I say unfortunately, for he has thereby put himself in the power of his political enemies, who, by the bye, would never murmur about religion but for a hope to warp it into an engine to play upon the prejudices of the credulous, and to operate some political benefit, or advantage to themselves. These persons care not for religion. They are as much above it, as they are above the sacred precepts of the meek, and lowly Jesus. They are as much above it as they are in abhorrence of popular government. While they hypocritically conform to its outward ceremonies, they would barter it for a King. As they prostitute its name, so they would laugh it to scorn, or wink it out of sight to serve their political projects. Aware with how much zeal, and sincerity many good men profess it; and watchful of means to sacrifice their political opponents, they impiously employ it in this way, to execute their darling projects.
There are so many strong lights in which the absurdity of their representations might be made to appear, that it is difficult to chuse among them. It would really seem, to those who are not acquainted with the subject, in all its parts, that Christ was now on earth, and that Paine was the Iscariot who had betrayed him into the hands of Pilate.
The book which they so frequently mention, as exhibiting the evidence of Paine's omnipotency, and impious depravity, contains the following passage; for I have taken pains to obtain the book, in order to satisfy myself of the candor and justice of their censure. "As several of my colleagues, and others of my fellow-citizens of France have given me the example of making their voluntary, and individual profession of faith, I also will make mine; and I do this with all that sincerity and frankness with which the mind of man communicates with itself. I believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of man, and I believe that religious duties consist in doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow-creatures happy." "I do not mean by this declaration to condemn those who believe otherwise: They have the same right to their belief as I have to mine. But it is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself. Infidelity does not consist in believing, or in disbelieving: It consists in professing to believe what he does not believe." And for this, with "fire and fury," they charge him with treachery to his country, with influence to Heaven, with diminishing the motives to virtuous conduct, and relaxing the obligations of social duty, with promoting immorality, and weakening the restraints to vice! Can any real christian join with, and approve of these charges? Are they founded in truth and justice? Do they partake of charity, or humanity? The sentiments of Paine, as to religion, and religious duties, may differ from theirs; they are different from mine. But shall we, therefore, rise up and say you have sinned against Heaven, and in our fight and are no more worthy of an abode among men! We should discover more of the temper of a christian, were we first to ask, has he spoken with sincerity, as the mind communicates with itself? Has he spoken the sentiments of his heart? If he has, we may say that he is deluded, and pity his condition; but have no right to accuse,
much less to cry out for his crucifixion. The province of the mind ought to be held sacred to every individual, more especially in matters that relate to the throne of grace. At that throne, each individual has to answer for himself. Who can pretend to point his neighbor to the path that shall lead him there, and secure to him the smiles, and approbation of an omniscient God! Who shall say thy faith is not the faith of the blessed? Does it comport with the principles of order, law, and justice? Does it breathe a spirit of philanthropy, and good will to man? Is it consonant with the institutions of civil society established for earthly protection, and happiness? Thus far we have a right to interrogate; but here our authority ends.
It is clear, perceptible, that the creed declared by Paine, to the mind that firmly believes in it, will afford as much warmth of devotion as any other. It contains an acknowledgment of a merciful God, and a hope of futurity. It embraces the principles of morality, and the spirit of justice. It may be said that it differs from all others! But do not these others differ among themselves? Is it the first and only heretical doctrine that ever transpired? Upon this principle, all modern modes of worship are heretical, because they differ from the primitive Romish establishment. Were not the protestant dissenters from those establishments? Were not the puritan dissenters from the protestants, and were not our fathers of the puritanic faith? For the freedom of which, and the sacred rights of conscience, they left a cultivated country, and planted in a wilderness. How often have their descendants complained of the persecutions which drove them hither! How often have our sacred Temples echoed with resentful reproaches of intolerance! And shall we, at this time of day, after having done so much to redeem the consciences of men from the thralldom of taskmasters, abuse, and insult an individual for his opinions? Or countenance such insolence, and abuse in others?
But it is asserted with confidence, and earnestness, that the cause of religion is not the ground of their fears, or the occasion of their animosity. Their jealousies, and their heartburnings are of a political nature, mantled in hypocrisy. This is evident from various considerations. One of which is the violent impetuosity with which they hear of Paine's revolutionary services. Whenever these are mentioned, they seem to bellow, and hook the ground in rage. They instantly emblazon Arnold's revolutionary services, and apply them to balance, and extinguish the other. But how do they pretend to effect the liquidation? Arnold, they say, was a gallant officer; he fought, and suffered in the cause of America. Did Paine do more? Yes. His literary productions eminently contributed to cement the union, and to inspire with courage, and energy the forces of the whole country. No body, say they, thinks of allowing Arnold any credit for what he did, because he proved a traitor: and in one bold dash of desperate effrontery, attempt to assimilate the demerits of Paine to his. The only evidence which they offer to this point, is his "Age of Reason," and his "Letter to Washington." These are the only charges which the most industrious malice can produce against him; and are they sufficient to place him on a footing with Arnold, who, while on command, betrayed his post into the hands of the enemy! It would be an affront to the plainest understanding to attempt to argue upon it. Who but an initiated Jacobin, would ever think of proscribing a citizen for his religious opinions? Would they fiddle, and extinguish them within him? It would be as well to prepare themselves with daggers, and resolve to let them out at his heart. Is it in this that he has betrayed the country? Is it in this that he has betrayed all political merit; in a country too, whose very constitution disavows any religious test? But he once wrote a spirited letter to General Washington. The particulars of this shall be investigated hereafter, having already exceeded the length at this time intended.
A Friend to Christianity.
SIMON DAVIS
HAS FOR SALE. ST. Croix Rum by the Hoghead, 2d and 3d proof, Antigua Rum, ditto, ditto, Retailing Molasses, ditto, Superfine Flour by the quantity or single Barrel, Pilot, Navy, and Ship Bread, ditto, Tar and Turpentine, ditto, Brown Sugar by the Barrel, Coffee by the Hoghead, Barrel, or Bag, Logwood & Fustick by the Ton, Cwt. or smaller quantity, A few pieces Mahogany, A quantity of Menhaden Fish, in excellent order for shipping, A few tons Whale Oil, Spermaceti Candles per quantity or single Box, Moss and prime Pork, by the barrel, Negro-Head Tobacco, by the keg, Prime Beef, by the barrel. Newport, Jan. 1, 1803. [118tf]
To be Sold or Let,
A WELL finished Dwelling-House, situated on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens—Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with some part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to HENRY G. CHAMPLIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802 cxii
For Sale, by the Subscriber, JAMAICA RUM by the hoghead, Ditto SUGAR by the hhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES, all of 1st Quality. JOHN MEIN. Church-Lane, July 12, 1802. 94tf
For Sale by JACOB RICHARDSON and WILLIAM R. WILDER, DABOLL'S SCHOOLMASTER'S ASSISTANT. Being a plain practical system of Arithmetic. THIRD EDITION—By NATHAN DABOLL. RECOMMENDATIONS. Yale College, Nov. 27, 1799.
I HAVE read Daboll's Schoolmaster's Assistant. The arrangement of the different branches of Arithmetic is judicious and perspicuous. The author has well explained Decimal Arithmetic, and has applied it in a plain and elegant manner to the solution of various questions, and especially to those relative to the Federal computation of money. I think it will be a very useful book to Schoolmasters and their pupils. JOSIAH MEIGS, Professor of Mathematics & Natural Philosophy.
I have given some attention to the work above-mentioned, and concur with Professor Meigs in his opinion of its merit. NOAH WEBSTER. New-Haven, Dec. 12, 1799.
Rhode-Island College, Nov. 20, 1790. I have run through Mr. Daboll's Schoolmaster's Assistant, and have formed of it a very favorable opinion. According to its original design, I think it well "calculated to turn the schools in general with a methodical, easy and comprehensive system of Practical Arithmetic." I therefore hope it may find a generous patronage, and have an extensive spread. ASA MESSER, Professor of the Learned Languages, and Teacher of Mathematics.
Plainfield Academy, April 20, 1802. I make use of Daboll's Schoolmaster's Assistant in teaching common Arithmetic, and think it is the best calculated for that purpose of any which has fallen within my observation. JOHN ADAMS, Rector of Plainfield Academy. Hudson, Aug. 21, 1802.
I have perused Daboll's Arithmetic, and find it, in my opinion, far preferable to any system I am acquainted with. It is an improvement on Dabworth, as Dabworth's Schoolmaster's Assistant is calculated merely to assist the Schoolmaster; but Daboll's will equally answer this purpose, and assist the scholar to reach himself besides. Nothing I have seen to fully meets my ideas, and I give it my decided preference and recommendation. THOMAS WORTH, Teacher of Mathematics.
Three large editions of this celebrated Arithmetic have been published in less than three years. It is in general use in the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island, and introduced in many schools in the State of New York. In the third edition improvements are made upon the 1st and 2d editions. December 1, 1802. 18eow6t
GEORGE THOMAS,
Confectioner & Distiller,
INFORMS the Public, that he has taken a Shop next South of Messrs. Gardner & Dean's Auction-Room, and adjoining Mr. Nicholas Goffrey's, Watch-Maker, where he has constantly for Sale, in addition to a complete Assortment of Confectionary, the following Articles, viz.
Fresh Malaga grapes; box and cask raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; pepper; ginger; teas; coffee; chocolate, No. 1 & 2; do. prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; best cherry wine; together with a small assortment of fashionable
Crockery Ware: In addition to which he expects to receive shortly, a complete assortment of Wines, Liquors, and other articles. Punctilious attendance given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18. [16tf]
John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the
WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS
in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of
Hair Work & Gold Cyphers
neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Doll tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cases, plated, wooden, and Britannia Cators, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's bell & common Huts, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovel & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, Ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rappée & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewelry & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the
GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver, +4 Punctilious attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. 72tf
For Sale, by the Subscribers,
A QUANTITY OF Philadelphia Superfine FLOUR, As cheap for Cash, as can be purchased in this Town.
EDWARD EASTON, JOHN PRICE, CLARKE COOK.
Newport, Jan. 7, 1803. [19]

PHILADELPHIA, January 19 th
On Friday last, the 14th inst. the House of Representatives were principally engaged on a proposition resolution, introduced by Rutledge, for taking off the ordinary duty on arms and ordnance imported from foreign countries. Perhaps in the annals of legislation there never was so impolitic a measure proposed, or attempted to be supported by arguments more monstrous or absurd. It is deplorable to see men who possess sense and worth deceived from a want of information or reflection into a support of such a measure as this. It is the more preposterous as it is well known, and the original documents are in the hands of the editor of this paper to prove the fact, that a proposal was made several months ago, to the Governor of South-Carolina by an American manufacturer, to supply arms on terms as reasonable and of quality as good as any in the world; and that, although the most ample security was offered for the execution, and certificates were given of the capacity and fidelity of the proposer by the Governors of Pennsylvania and Virginia, it was refused. N. B. An English contractor has offered to supply a large quantity of English, French, Dutch and German arms, taken in various actions during the late war, which have been furnished up like Pindar's Razors—to sell.
Rutledge complains that he was bit in his late excursion to Piscataway—but little Dana says it was no more than fair, it was biting the biter.
Lewis R. Morris is talked of as a standing second—Rutledge wished to have engaged him for an affair of honor to the southward, but the Vermont member thinks he has already gone too far with Sir Ropling.
A pamphlet is said to be in the press, in this city, on the subject of the forged letters, which may possibly throw some light on the moral conduct and scrupulosity of the author—when put to a pinch.
Poor Champlin, after going through thick and thin with Rutledge in the affair of the forged letters, must feel himself whimsically taken in when he finds that the numerous paragraphs which appeared in the papers in 1798 and 1799, and to some of which he attributed the danger in which his life was placed in the duel with Bayard—were all in the same hand writing of the forged letters, and of his very honorable friend!
Gentlemen who have been complimented with anonymous letters for five or six years back, may possibly be gratified to know that an engraving in fac simile of the hand writing of the forged letters will soon appear. Aurora.
From Washington, Jan. 11.
The resolution proposed by Mr. Griswold in the house of representatives a few days since was this day disposed of, after, a debate of mixed character. The motion was called up by Mr. Griswold, and he defended on the measures and views of the Spaniards at New Orleans; on the want of confidence which his friends avowed they felt in the Executive; endeavored to show that it was necessary to take very rigorous steps, and much deflationary observation on the different views and nice lines which divided the two parties in the house. It was answered by Mr. Randolph, who argued against the resolution as unnecessary and absurd. Absurd because it would militate against a resolution already passed, and entered on the journals; unnecessary because the measures of the executive had already superceded every other—as negotiation must precede, and the executive had on that day nominated a character of distinguished merit to proceed to Spain specially on this business. Mr. Randolph argued from the principles of the constitution, from the nature of the case, and from precedent, that all that ought to be done was already done. Mr. Griswold replied merely cavilling upon technical form and the different views which both sides took of the resolution; in the course of his speech he charged Mr. Randolph with inconsistency, and asked with what face he could argue as he had done before the house. Mr. Randolph rejoined, defended his construction, and adduced many new additional arguments—in noticing Mr. Griswold's interrogation, he said—that gentleman asks with what face I give my construction—I will tell then gentleman that I speak with the face and heart of a man of sincerity, who scorns to employ a mode of expression foreign to his principles and his judgment—I speak with the face of a man of honor and with the manners of a gentleman; I neither employ the manners nor the phraseology of a quibbling prevaricator, nor a style calculated to convey to the ear a sentiment which my honor condemns.—Mr. Dana rose to reply, and entered into a variety of verbal definitions, and sneered at the resolution of Mr. Randolph which had been adopted by the house in its secret sitting; this resolution he called "an offspring of the fancy of a vigorous gentleman of Virginia." Mr. Randolph (with permission) spoke in reply to Mr. Dana, and said he was not disposed to enter into a dispute upon vigor with the gentleman from Connecticut, neither would he pretend to contest with him the honor or the merit of numerous verbal technical criticisms with which that gentleman so frequently smuged the house;—the gentleman appears to be at home in that province, and if he were at all solicitous of instruction on so important a point, he would defer to that gentleman, and though he was personally indifferent, should the house be disposed to bring itself once more under the lex of a pedagogue , to innocent did he consider the gentleman that he should vote for him. Mr. Goddard endeavored to cover the confusion of his colleagues without success—General Smith spoke considerably at length on the constitutional ground, and ably compared the proposed resolution with the conduct pursued on the British stipulations in 1795—he was followed by Mr. Huger in a large speech—and he by Mr. Rutledge in a speech still larger. The motion for going into a committee of the whole was lost, ayes 38—noes 52. The resolution itself was afterwards dismissed.
JAMES MONROE, Esq. was this day nominated to the senate of the U. States as ambassador extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the court of Madrid, for the purpose of adjusting the differences subsisting in consequence of the recent infraction of the treaty with Spain by an officer of that government on the Mississippi.
Jan. 13. "Mr. Munroe's appointment has been confirmed by the senate. It appears he is to have full powers to treat at Madrid and at Paris, and in conjunction with our present ministers at those places."
"Mr. Bayard is arrived, and looks quite amiable—and seems very little disposed to buckle on his armour."
"Rutledge on his arrival appeared to feel his degraded situation extremely—he speaks however—some further lights will be thrown on the forged letters very soon."
NEWPORT, Saturday, January 29, 1803.
AS it always affords us infinite delight to gratify the proctors, and adherents of the Mercury, as they seem to be exceedingly elevated at and hopeful and "happy" in consequence of the sentiments which were contained in our last upon the subject of Rutledge's assault ; and since we have, at length, been so supremely fortunate as to have hit on the means of giving them comfort, we shall certainly, and with unspeakable pleasure, exert our best endeavors to sustain, and augment it.
After much thought & trained scrutinizing analysis, in which they verged upon the brim of Latin , it seems, "it is evident" to them that those sentiments were the result of "clavaria" and "mortification" of which they "are happy to discover that we are yet susceptible." But this full tide of their approbation washes in one or two small particles of complaint. We will first remove them, that we may for once behold the clear waters of their coincidence, and satisfaction. One is that we ought to have "censured Mr. Ellery" instead of "reviling Mr. Rutledge." The other relates to the name of our paper, which they say is "salsely styled the Rhode Island Republican." The reason which they assign to support their position, that we ought to have censured Mr. Ellery, is that he "has dishonored his party." We cannot express the flowing measure of gratitude which we owe for this manifest symptom of tender regard. But their generous souls may set themselves at rest on that score. They need bewail no "dishonor" which may fall on the Republican "party." They have penance enough to do, to atone for the sins and wicked enormities of their own. If they will only look well to themselves, and preserve their own dignity, and "honor," it is as much as we ask of them—much more than we have reason to expect.
With regard to the "style" of our paper (for we wish to remedy, and remove every ground of their lamentation) it is a pity their objections to it had not been known before it was adopted. So much do we respect their opinions, that they would undoubtedly have had great weight in producing a choice of some other. But as it would be inconvenient to alter it; and as it is not distinctly known which of the brethren it is that objects at this time—we hereby engage to take the risk upon ourselves, and to absolve them from all accountability on that account.
Having made these observations by way of compliment, and in order that those illustrious personages, might enjoy, without any defalcation or abatement the luxury of their feelings; we proceed to add a little to the cause which has afforded them so much hope and happiness.
In this hay-mow of capture they introduce a "statement," which (they say) is taken from the National Intelligencer, Mr. Jefferson's official Gazette, printed in the city of Washington by Mr. Smith, an avowed democrat; that it "comes from two disinterested persons under oath;" and that "it requires no comment." No—"it requires" none, for it would bear none. Like many other pretty things, it will do for children to prate about, and play with; but can answer no substantial purpose. True, it appears to be solemnly sanctioned by an oath! Nevertheless, whether the deponent ever swore to it may be doubted; for we have recently had samples of that kind oflegerdemain within our own observation. The name of "Ben. Hazard" with a long main and tail to it, of "Dep. Sec. and Feb. Not. ex officio" has appeared to a number of affidavits which originated in this town; but he cannot say that he administered the oaths upon them which the law required. Indeed, this question has been plainly put, and he dare not answer it. But admitting that Joseph M. Simmes, did swear as they say he did, it can, and we trust will be proved that he, before that time, told a very different story from what he has told under oath. It is not, therefore necessary to analyze his deposition which carries its own condemnation on the face of it.
They take a wonderful deal of pains to infer its veracity from its appearance in the National Intelligencer. Hence it is evident that they have no hostility to Republican papers, but only on account of the oppugnation, and opposition which they experience from them. They ought never more to dispute the authority of the Intelligencer; for if they are willing to admit it, to operate in their favor, they are bound to admit it when it militates against them. But it was not the choice of the Editor of the Intelligencer that Simmes' affidavit should appear in his paper. It was procured at the instance of Rutledge's aide-de-camp Lewis R. Morris, and sent to him with a request that he would publish it. Morris, notwithstanding the ridiculous, and shameful figure he has cut as Rutledge's Boreeper, is a member of the House of Representatives: And Mr. Smith could not
well do less than to notice his request, though he might believe the statement erroneous and wrongful. And it is clear that he did not dread its effects.
We come now to the second part of their statement which was probably introduced by way of a deft, in order to heighten the relish of what went before. Here in the first place we observe a little unaccountability. It appears with the signature of Z. but the manner in which it begins bespeaks it to be a production of the Editor, or Editors. "From the statement of facts in this day's Mercury" &c. It was therefore evidently written by some one who knew what would precede it. But that it was not written by the person who usually conducts that paper is also evident by the use of the signature mentioned. This man has blown himself out of wind, and is now hung up for a while, like an old pair of bellows. The public, therefore, must take up with the efforts of his scouting auxiliaries:
Nor sees with how much art their windings run, Or where the regular confusion ends.
But we proceed to consider them. They mention the manner in which Mr. Ellery formerly had his name placed on his sign; they aver that he did not spell it out at length; that he abbreviated one part of it so that it even read Christ Ellery. Does not this evince the malicious extrancies to which they are driven? What if he did abbreviate his name in this way? Do they intend, and expect to make a crime of it? Have we not often heretofore read in the Newport Mercury these words, "Christ Champlin has for sale," &c. Where is the difference? If there is sin, or prophaneity in the one, is there not as much in the other? How astonishing it must appear to the world when they are informed that the identical person who has of late made so many, such bitter, ferocious, and we may add hypocritical lamentations, about the jeopardy which await christianity—yes, the very "ex officio" himself, has before now, with his own hand, and amid peals of the most blasphemous revelry, actually committed the Bible to the flames. With what face, then, does he clamour about religion! and what credit is due to his confuses? But we hasten to consider one other point.
With a swaggering assumption of infallible censorship they invidiously trace the character of Mr. Ellery almost to his cradle, and the scanty gleanings which they produce against him bespeaks the justice of his claim on public confidence. He has from early life sustained several important public trusts. Do they lift a syllable against his fidelity, or integrity? Is it to be supposed they would not if they could? The insidious malevolence and malignity with which they have endeavoured to magnify the foibles of his youth, clearly demonstrates that they have done their worst—that they have disclosed their all—all that unbounded, and implacable malice could invent or devise. Mean, miserable effort, in which they have discovered nothing but their own unbridled propensity to calumny and calumny.
But they have nobly resorted to the period of his boy-hood, under a novel persuasion that "it is high time the characters of the public servants should be enquired into." And how admirably does even this part of his life, at which the passions of the mind, strangers to the chastizements of reason, predominate in wild luxuriance; and giddy fancy energized by the bounties of nature, and the rarities of fortune, assumes the lead: how admirably does even this part of his life, set their malicious serotines at nought, and hold them in derision? There are not few in this town who are not fully acquainted with every part of his character from the earliest period of his existence. Such has uniformly been the undisguised frankness of his deportment. In their citations of aid to help them out in their censures, they expressly except the citizens of Newport where he has always resided, not willing to admit their decision. Does not this indicate that they are anxious to evade realities, and to avail themselves of unwarrantable impressions? Who are more competent to decide than the Citizens of Newport? And have they not openly, and unreservedly approved his character? It will be vain for the gentlemen to attempt to answer by growling about jacobinism.
But supposing his grand competitor, who resigned his seat in the House of Representatives in hopes of being made a Senator had succeeded: Would they have thought it time to "enquire into" his character? Did they think it high time when he was appointed a Representative? It was indeed, a "high time;" but a high time of deception. His character was enveloped in darkness, gross darkness. He had been sent abroad for foreign education. His wild oats were scattered in a distant clime. But this was behind the curtain, and consequently not to be considered, though the races of pollution he had run had beset him of the powers of procreation.
Extra of a letter from Gen. JOSEPH STANTON, dated Washington, January 12, to his friend in this town.
The affidavit of Mr. Simmes, relative to the affray between Mr. Ellery and Mr. Rutledge, is partial, and deserves not the least credit. It is directly the reverse of what he, without hesitation, declared to me, at his own house, in the presence of Mr. Gray and Dr. Elmer, members of the House of Representatives. It is the most extraordinary, and insidious deposition I ever saw, notwithstanding he has impiously used the sacred name of God. Knowing that on my return home I should be asked many questions on the subject, I took an opportunity, and accompanied Mr. Gray, Dr. Elmer, and Mr. Ellery,
out to Piscataway, merely to obtain a statement from the landlord."
DIED—At South Kingstown, Mrs. SARAH MARCHANT, consort of William Marchant, Esq. and daughter of Capt. William Shaw, of this town, aged 26 years.
—In this town, Mrs. ELIZABETH GIBBS, in the 93d year of her age.—Mr. MARTIN COATS, aged 57.—Mr. WATTS, A. 63.—Mr. GIDEON CORNELL A. 47.
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN,
SIXTY Hds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma Salt, suitable for beef, and fish. Also,
Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master)
35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 flasks of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per flask—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 15 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 Weesie Gin—5 casks White Lead. 30 quarter casks of Fistol Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing from 18 to 23 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Casks.
Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. [1221/
THE LAST NIGHT. THEATRE—NEWPORT. EXHIBITION.
Which has excited the admiration of the most enlightened minds in the capitals of Europe and America.
On MONDAY EVENING, January 31 st , Mr. Duff will do himself the honor to inform the ladies and gentlemen of this town, that he has fitted up large and new arrangements of operations which he trusts will be highly interesting to every spectator, and afford a higher degree of amusement than any ever attempted in this town.
Mr. Duff will exhibit that wonderful piece of performance, never exhibited by any performer in this country, except Mr. Rannie, the celebrated Ventiloquist, called
The SCOTCH LANDLORD, disturbed in the Night by a Traveller!
Mr. Duff will exhibit a great variety of Philosophical and Magical Deceptions and Experiments, by Magnetic Attractions, calculated to secure the admiration of every beholder.
This evening, Mr. DUFF will exhibit that
Wonderful Operation,
never done by any in this country but himself:—He will allow any Gentleman in company to Cut off the Head of a Living COCK! and after the head and body are separated, Mr. Duff, to the astonishment of the spectators, will cement the head on again, the Cock will live and crow afterwards, and shall not be any the worse, except losing a few drops of blood!
He will perform New and improved arts of a Balance Master, with the wonderful art of Balancing two separate Balances at once. He also will Balance Perpendicular, Triangular, Horizontal and Bow Balancing.—
Also, Famous Wire Dancing, By exhibiting many extraordinary feats, which have had unbounded applause from the Curious. He will walk backwards and forwards on the wire, also sit down on it, go on his knees on it, stand on one foot and play the Violin on the back of his head, lay on his back and play the Fiddle, and beat the Tambourine in full swing.
A SONG—by Mr. Duff, in the character of A DECREPID CAPTAIN.
To conclude with
KING LILLIPUT; or the Dwarf Hornpipe—to change from a man of 3 feet to a woman of 6. In the course of the Evening's Entertainments there will be displayed a variety of operations which are too numerous to be particularized in one advertisement.—Mr. Duff will, however, explain many manoeuvres that may serve as a good Lesson to the morals of youth, against the pernicious and destructive consequence generally attendant on Gambling, &c. &c.
Doors to be opened at 6 o'clock, and performance to begin at 7.—Tickets to be had at the place of performance—Box 3/—Pit 2/—Gallery 1/—It is requested that no Segars will be smoked in the Theatre, during the performance.
THE Subscriber being appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Portsmouth, an Administratrix to the Estate of John Ward, late of Portsmouth, deceased; and being fully empowered for the same:—All persons having any claims against said Estate, are hereby requested to exhibit the same; and those who are indebted to said Estate, are required to make immediate payment to the Subscriber. SARAH WARD, Administratrix. Portsmouth, January 28, 1803.
To be Sold,
THAT valuable FARM in Westerly, adjoining the Salt-Pond which Mr. William Champlin, late of Westerly, died possessed of; consisting of two hundred acres (more or less).—The terms of payment will be made easy to the purchaser.—If not sold at private sale before the 10th day of February next, it will then be sold at Public Vendue, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at Mr. Paul Rhodes' Hotel. Conditions of sale may be known by applying to WILLIAM CHAMPLIN, of Westerly, or ARNOLD CLARKE of Stonington. Westerly, January 17, 1803.

TO-DAY.  In answer to the song on To-Morrow.  WHO sings of To-Morrow delusive's his lay, Inspiring vain hope of delight, The bliss we anticipate dwells with TO-DAY, She flies on the wings of to-night.  Why chase the wild phantom? she'll baffle your skill, Like boys after shadows you run; Or like the Arcadian who bounds o'er the hill, In foolish pursuit of the sun.  Why sigh for a bubble, the jilt of a dream, That only to fancy is near? For though a To-Morrow so real may seem, To-Morrow will never appear.  So Eve in the stream, as great Milton has sung, Her image delightful survey'd, But when to embrace it she eagerly sprung, Found nought but the shade of a shade.  'Tis impious to promise, 'tis madness to prize What broods in the chaos of Fate; To day is the time to be happy and wise, To-morrow may happen too late.  While others look forward for pleasure and say, They live on the hopes that they borrow; Let health and contentment attend us to-day, I care not a fig for to-morrow.
Humorous (original) Anecdote. A NUMBER of students happening one evening to meet at an inn, the conversation chanced to turn upon the inequality with which fortune bestows her favors. Each, in his turn, giving some recent example of the instability of fortune; the conversation went on with mutual satisfaction, till one being desirous, to show the purity of his principles and withal his improvement in the fashionable mode of pronunciation, observed, that "the most splendid fortune was nothing without virtue." This for a time put a stop to the conversation. At length another happening to be a little conceited, and being unwilling to be out done, replied, "I ever consider myself the most fortunate when I find most opportunities of relieving the unfortunate. In all my adventures nothing so immediately attracts my attention as a fellow creature pressed under the perpetual frowns of misfortune. The gratitude of those whom I relieve becomes a source of sucher bliss, and produces a degree of quickened ever resulting from a rectitude of conduct; and enables me to bid defiance to the frowns of misfortune—or if she frown, enables me to bear up with fortitude. Although the many gratitudes may lessen the man's income, yet habitual benevolence produces inchoate esteem, which every good man is anxious to deserve; and which will have a tendency to mature those latent seeds of virtue, which I believe are planted in every human breast. Of what service is the most refined literature to a man if it produce not benevolence, nor teach him to be virtuous? What if he be able to tell the latitude and longitude even of the north pole? What if he can account for all the phenomena of nature? What if he know the scripture, and understand all the mysteries of the Jewish ritual?—I say, of what service is all this to a man, while his heart is hard to the poor? Who chums his back upon distress; and whose most pleasing chime is the voice of distressed widows and the cries of the helpless orphan! Yes, I repeat it, he chums his back on distress! Can such a man deserve the smiles of fortune? Can virtue, fortitude, gratitude or quickened, dwell with that man who is a stranger to rectitude?"  "Faith," says one, who had been standing tip toe all the while, "our brother has spoken an excellent oration, but he has chev'd it unmercifully."  Alb. Gen.  CLARK BLISS, INFORMS his friends, and the Public, that he has removed from Banister's wharf, to the dwelling-house belonging to Capt. Caleb Gardner, in Thomas Street, formerly occupied by Capt. Wing Spence—where he has for sale a General Assortment of  West-India Goods:  Among others, are the following articles, viz Brandy, West-India Rum, 4th proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wines of different kinds, Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugars, Coffee, Teas of various kinds, Chocolate, Raisins, Pepper, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cheese, Soap, and Candles; various kinds of Glass Ware, Shoe Ware, Knives, and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen-Knives, large and small Spoons, Chest Locks and Files, Crackery and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatches and Hoes, Men's and Boys' Shoes, Coats, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Flint, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads, and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellows, metal Tea Pots, writing Paper, wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Cord, Log Lines, Marlings, Seamen's Chists, Oak Kgs holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets, Coffee and Pepper ready ground for use; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.—Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons having any demands against the estate of William Gyles, late of Newport, deceased, are hereby requested to exhibit them for settlement; and all persons any wise indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make payment without delay to MARY GYLES, Administratrix. CHARLES GYLES, Administrator. JESSE LILLIBRIDGE, Assistant. Newport, Jan. 15, 1803. [120]
WILLIAM HELME Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, THAT having employed an experienced Workman from New-York, he has for sale, at his Manufactory on the Point (by the large or small quantity) mould and dipped Tallow Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported. Newport, Sept. 3, 1802. city
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors of the last Will and Testament of Samuel Sanford, of Newport, deceased, call upon all persons having any demands upon the Estate of the deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are called upon to make payment, to SAMUEL VERNON, SAMUEL VERNON, jun. VALENTINE WIGHTMAN. Newport, Oct. 14, 1802. cviii
Gold & Silver Smith. THE Subscriber Respectfully informs his friends and the Public in general, that he has taken a Shop belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh, directly opposite the Post-Office, where he carries on the GOLD and SILVER SMITH, and JEWELLERY Business, in all its various branches.—Those who may favor him with their Custom, may depend upon Punctuality. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors most gratefully acknowledged, by the Public's humble servant, JOHN SNOW. * * Cash given for old Gold and Silver. Newport, Sept. 25, 1802. civif
TO BE LET, AND possession given immediately, a Two-Story Dwelling-House, situate on Washington Street, on the Point, with four rooms on a floor. Enquire of the subscriber, now living on the premises. ASA SISSON. Newport, 21st of 1st Mo. 1803.
ISAAC SMALL, INFORMS his friends, and the public, that he has taken his stand in Marlboro'-Street, near the Friends' Meeting-House, where he carries on the  Windsor-Chair Making Business, in its various branches—where he has for sale, all kinds of Windsor Chairs and Sets, of the newest fashions, and of the best quality. Also, old Chairs repaired and painted, and made to look as well as new. All orders strictly attended to, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. All kinds of turning done at the above shop, with neatness and dispatch. Newport, Jan. 23, 1803. 120
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations. Newport, Is. County of Newport, Jan. 21st, 1803. WHEREAS Ann Duffield, of Newport, in said County, wife of John Duffield, hath filed her petition in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court, praying for the reasons therein stated, that the bonds of marriage between her, and her said husband be dissolved, and a decree of divorce promulgated:—This is, therefore, to give notice to the said John Duffield, and to all persons concerned, that they appear at the Term of said Supreme Judicial Court to be held at Newport, in and for said County, on the first Monday of March next, and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. P. M. MUMFORD, Clerk.
THE Subscriber hath on hand, a few Articles for Sale, consisting of Fresh Philadelphia Superfine FLOUR, A few Crates of assorted Liverpool WARE, Six Marble TABLES, Thirteen Casks Role BRIMSTONE. J. BIGLEY, Living on the Point-Bridge. Newport, Jan. 8, 1803. 129
State of Rhode Island, &c. Newport Is. January 8, 1803. WHEREAS Elizabeth Brownell, of Little Compton, in the county of Newport, wife of David Brownell, hath filed her petition in the Clerk's office of the Supreme Judicial Court for said county, praying for the causes therein stated, that the bonds of marriage between her and her said husband be dissolved, and a decree of divorce promulgated: This is, therefore to give notice to the said David, and to all persons concerned, that they appear if they see cause, at the Term of said Supreme Judicial Court to be held at Newport, within and for the said county of Newport, on the first Monday of March next, and show the cause, (if any they have) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted. P. M. MUMFORD, Clerk.
TO BE LET, AND possession given immediately, a convenient two story Dwelling-House, on the Long-Wharf, but a few rods below the foot of the Parade. For terms, apply to WILLIAM RYAN. Newport, Dec. 10, 1802. 115tf
Nathaniel Nason, RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason, to the shop of Mr. Thomas Howland, directly opposite—where all kinds of TIN WARE can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this town. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 116tf * Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD.
ELEAZER TREVETT, INFORMS his friends and the Public in general, that he has opened a Shop in the house of Catharine Easton, in Washington-Street, on the Point, next north of the ship-yard.—Where he has for sale a general assortment of  West-India GOODS; also, a quantity of Dry Goods, as cheap as at any store in town.—Captains of vessels and others may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged.  Among others, are the following articles: HONEY, molasses, loaf & brown sugars, coffee, chocolate, Hyson-tein, Souchong, and Bohem Teas, Raisins, superfine and common flour, rice, pepper, ginger, starch, copperas, alum, redwood, logwood, fustick, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmegs, cassia, lady's twist, pigtail, & negro-head tobacco, soap, mustard, Scotch and Maccabean snuff, segars, glass, stone and earthen ware, pails, sieves, hammers, pins, nails, gimblets, penknives, spoons, pins, needles, scissors, snuffers, butter, cheese, and hog's-lard, rye and indian meal, sniff boxes, pipes, brooms, quilts, candles; and various other articles too tedious to mention. Likewise a quantity of Dry Goods,  Consisting of Coatings, plains, bates, linens, checks, brown holland, scantdown, wild bores, tamnies, ruffs, women's white and black cotton gloves & mitts, men's thick ditto, men's beaver ditto, lady's fancy silk handkerchiefs, bandanno, linen & cotton ditto, men's neck ditto, cambricks, book and common muslins, black fustic, India & English silks, a variety of calicoes and chintzes, the most fashionable fancy ribbons, men's worsted, yarn and cotton hose, women's ditto, men's thick woolen caps, worsted binding, tapes & bobbin, men's and women's shoes, boys' ditto, all numbers of factory cotton yarn.
A few handsome MUFFS & TIPPETS. Just received at the above store, a beautiful assortment of the most elegant GLASS WARE, at wholesale or retail, very cheap for cash. Good CIDER for sale by the barrel. A final assortment of BOOKS, chiefly on Divinity.—Also,  To Let, the lower part of a convenient House, and a Jewer's Shop, with bench and tools, near the Rev. Mr. Bradley's meeting house.
Public Entertainment. THE subscriber informs the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, sign of the Ship; west of Cole's Inn.—Constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommodation, by the Public's humble servant, PRESERVED ALGER. October 23, 1802. cviiif
To be Sold at Public Auction, ON Wednesday, the 9th of February ensuing, if fair weather, if not, the first fair day. (unless previously disposed of at private sale) a large Two-Story Dwelling-House, late the property of Capt. John Kilburn, situated in Broad-Street, with a Yard and Garden, and a well of excellent water. Sale to be at 10 o'clock A. M. The terms may be known by applying to GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Jan. 15, 1803. 120
William Douglass, At the Head of Broad-Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other  GOODS. 1000 weight good white FLAX. One barrel fresh ESSENCE OF SPRUCE, per lb. or gallon.
For Sale, Freight, or Charter, THE Sloop Hiram, 86 tons burthen, only 2 years old, strong well built, and in complete order in her hull and full rigg'd.—Will be Sold on reasonable terms if applied for soon.—Or may be Chartered or Freighted, to any port in the United States, or West-Indies. For terms apply to AARON BORDEN, at Freetown, or to WM. MOORE, jun. & Co. Newport, December, 23, 1802. [17tf]
FOR SALE, And possession given on the 25th of March next, A LARGE and valuable tract of LAND, in Hopkinton, adjoining Wood-River.—Containing about Seven Hundred Acres; known by the name of the Ellery Land, and now part of the estate of Col. GEORGE IRISH, deceased. About Two Hundred acres of said land is cleared, and fit for tillage or meadow. The remainder is mostly covered with Timber of the best quality for ship plank, &c. An excellent stream of water runs through said land, whereon a Saw Mill may be erected at a small expence. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. NICHOLAS TAYLOR, JOHN IRISH. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. c8tf
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour. A few Hogheads of good ratailing  MOLASSES. A few Casks of  SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality. Newport, May, 29. 5ott
John R. Shearman Has received his supply of FALL and  WINTER GOODS, Comprising purple kid & silk GLOVES, and elegant silk HOSE. Newport, Nov. 27, 1802. 113tf.
W. R. WILDER, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Chaunings, WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents. Newport, Aug. 21, 99tf
Entertainment, BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter, sign of the Anchor, a little south-east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Punctual attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. 79tf
CASH, PAID FOR  LINEN & WOOLLEN RAGS, BY  Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or at their Paper Ware-House, WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter 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 pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, and Stationery of all kinds, &c. Also, Warranted Chocolate, by the Box, or pound, Cocoa Shells, by the Bag. N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, * Apprentices to the Paper-making and Clothing business.—To such great encouragement will be given. Providence, Oct. 26, 1802. 74tf
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport Long-Wharf, No. 12.  Keyes and Brigham, Have constantly for sale, PRIME and mess PORK—prime mess, mess and prime BEEF, of the first quality, re-packed in the best order, suitable for domestic or foreign use.—Also, by the keg or Box, LARD, first sort—refined mould tallow CANDLES, first quality; ditto ditto—No 1 and 2 Bar SOAP.—Likewise, corned, and fresh BEEF. December 10, 1802.
FOR SALE, THE real estate of Peleg Allen, late of Middletown, deceased, (about four miles from the State-house in Newport, adjoining the road,) consisting of her seven fifty and sixty acres of land, with a dwelling-house, other buildings, and a good orchard thereon; well watered; good meadow, pasture, and tillage land, natural to barley.—Possession will be given the 25th of March next. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. ELIZABETH ALLEN, THOMAS C. ALLEN. Middletown, Dec. 3, 1802. civif.
TO BE SOLD,  A F A R M, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about 6x miles from Wickford, containing 175 acres of good Land, with a Dwelling-House, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy.—Also, A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Dec. 20, 1802. 5ott
WE the subscribers being by the Court of Probate for the town of Newport, appointed commissioners to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of JOSEPH MUMFORD, late of Newport, Tinplate-worker, deceased, represented insolvent, and six months longer from this date being allowed by said Court for that purpose:—Hereby give notice to all persons having claims to said estate, to bring them in to either of us at our respective dwellings, within said time; or they will be precluded agreeably to law. SAMUEL C. CARR, } Commis- JOHN WANTON, } sioners. * * And all persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY MUMFORD, Adm'rx. Newport, January 5, 1803. [119]
For Sale,  TWO House-Lots, 143 feet front, with a Dwelling-House, Stable, Chaise-house, Wood-house, & Crib, thereon standing; and a well of good water in the yard, with a pump therein. For terms, inquire of the subscriber, living on the premises. JOSEPH MARTIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. cxxiif