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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.
MEDICINES, FOR SALE BY
J. Richardson, Post-Master.
DR. ATKINSON'S
Genuine Essence of Mustard.
RHEUMATISM in every stage, instantly relieves its penetrating powers, which has succeeded in curing the most desperate cases of Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Sciatica, Numbness, Palsy, and Complaints of the Stomach, after various other medicines have proved ineffectual.
Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges.
A radical cure for coughs, colds, asthma and consumption, difficulty of breathing, &c. &c.
MR. CHAMBAUD, the sole proprietor of this medicine, has the satisfaction to announce that they have been the means of relieving many persons in a most precarious state of health.
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, &c. are immediately relieved and speedily cured by Chambaud's Antasthmatic Lozenges, as a foreign remedy for the above complaints, and most effective of the breath and lungs, stands unequalled; not an instance has occurred (tho' taken by many thousand patients) wherein they have been known to fail; so superior are their virtues over every other medicine, that let the patient be ever so emaciated, or reduced, after having tried every medical assistance, they will act as it were a charm, and instantly relieve the most inveterate cough, give ease and freedom to respiration, promote gentle expectoration, strengthen the debilitated constitution, procuring refreshing comfort of rest and sleep, and quickly effect a permanent cure.
To the Proprietors of Chambaud's Cough Lozenges.
I have been afflicted with an asthma for several years, and have employed various Doctors, both in the city and country to but little purpose. Since the commencement of this year I have at different times been so distressed with my cough and shortness of breath, that I have not been able to lie down in my bed for several nights together.
THE only medicine that cures this disagreeable disease, by one application, so many thousands having experienced its efficacy; it is unnecessary to add any more arguments in its favor, but to caution the public, to observe,
that the name THOMAS STOKES & Co. is affixed to each box, without this mark of authenticity, none are genuine.
ATKINSON'S
Genuine & Infallible Worm Destroying Lozenges.
AS a speedy, effectual, and sure remedy, stands unrivalled, and has performed innumerable cures, when medical aid and other worm medicines could afford no relief.
Sparta, Mount-Pleasant, March 27, 1803.
We hereby certify, that our daughter, about 4 years of age, has been very unwell and in a bad state of health for these last two years.
THOMAS & ELIZABETH ROBINSON.
April 6th, 1803.
SPRING PHYSIC.
DR. HUNTER'S
Genuine Antibilious Pills.
AN agreeable and certain preventative of that predisposition to inflammatory and malignant fever, which prevails at particular seasons of the year.
Dr. Hunter's Antibilious Pills are unquestionably proved by ample experience to be the most effectual remedy, at the same time the most innocent, pleasant, and convenient medicine for the cure of scurvy, scorbutic eruptions, leprosy, & other disorders originating from a corruptive state of the blood.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Genuine Ague and Fever Drops, For the Cure of Agues, Intermittent and Remittent Fevers.
THE proprietor feels it his duty, to present to the public, a Medicine acknowledged & proved to be the first in the world; being a foreign remedy for one of the most distressing diseases which afflict mankind.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
IN this age of luxury and licentiousness, when the indiscretion of youth disappoint the expectations of maturity, and lay the foundation of premature and sickly old age, it is not to be
wondered, that a medicine of such restorative powers, as the Aromatic Lozenges of Steel, should obtain the sanction and recommendation of the most enlightened medical characters in the world.
Matrimony. In much to be regretted, but indisputably certain, that many persons of both sexes, are debarred from entering into the married state, by secret infirmities, which delicacy forbids them to disclose.
From Mrs. Eleanor Wadsworth, Providence, R.I.
Sir, We received yours, and with much pleasure comply with your request, as my daughter has certainly received very great benefit from Dr. Bardwell's Aromatic Lozenges of Steel.
In the winter of 1802, my daughter, who is in her 17th year, caught a very severe cold, which with the violent fever that accompanied it, confined her to her room upwards of four months.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Re-animating Solar Tincture, or Pabulum of Life. For the Cure of Consumption and Asthma Disorders in the Stomach and Bowels, Convulsions, Cholice and Dysentery.
CAUTIOUS investigation, and attentive enquiry into the nature and laws of the animal economy, having long confirmed an opinion in the mind of the inventor, that all the maladies above mentioned, derive their origin from the same cause, indirect debility, or consequent weakness the analogy of their source by a natural inference suggested the idea of their removal by the same means.
Dr. Bardwell's Genuine Eye-Water.
A Sovereign remedy for all diseases of Eyes; speedily removes inflammations, dimness, itching, and films; it never fails to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the measles, small-pox, and fevers; and is an unparalleled strengthen of a weak sight.
Specific Drops for Deafness.
FOR many years have these drops been used with amazing success, in Deafness & Hardness of Hearing. Those who are unacquainted with the great relief afforded by this valuable medicine, are earnestly recommended to a trial.
DR. BARDWELL'S
Anodyne Essence, for all kinds of Head Ache.
THE renowned virtues of the Anodyne Essence, is now so generally known, that it is no presumption in the proprietor to say, that Head Ache, arising from whatever cause, or however violent, instantly submit to its penetrating powers.
* * * Sold by appointment, with copious directions for their use, by Mr. James Oram, Book-seller, No. 103 Water-Street, New-York; by Mr. Benjamin Johnson, Market-Street, Philadelphia; Messrs. Manning & Loring, Boston; Mrs. Daniel Gricker, New-Haven; Mr. Charles Bestwick, Bridgport; Mr. Ebenezer White, Danbury; Mr. Samuel Green, New-London; Mr. John Burritt, Newark; Mr. Job Haines, Elizabeth-Town; and by one respectable agent in every populous town on the navigable waters in the U. States. Newport, (R. I.) April 30, 1803. 135
New Spring Goods.
JAMES MUMFORD
HAS FOR SALE,
BROAD Cloths, Cammeres, Chintzes, Calicoes, Peacel, red and white, Copperplate, Blue and white spotted Muslins, India Calicoes, Striped Cottons, Russells, Calimancoes, Darants, Silk Naukeens, Twill'd D. S., Strip'd and clouded Nankinees, Ginghams, Bandannos & Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Spanish silk for knitting, Dimities, Mullinees, Fans, Ladies silk Gloves & Mitts, of different colours, White Cotton do., Gentlemen's white silk Gloves, Linens, Fine Humhums, Gentlemen's 3 and 4 threaded silk and white Cotton Hose, Hemp do., Marcellies Quilting, Ladies silk Shawls, of different colours, Kid Gloves, White linen pocket Hankerchiefs, Red and white spotted ditto, Worsted Binding, Nankineen Petticoats, Suspenderes, Cambricks, Muslin for Gowns, Sprig'd Tambour'd, Jacquet, & book Muslins, Black and blue Luns Stripes, Changeable ditto, Italian Silks, Black Crape, Glove Ties, Ladies Sprigs & Featheries, Large and small Umbrellas, Spotted & plain Gauze, Black and white Netting do., Velvet and silk Cord bindings for Bootees, Ribbons, Edgings, Satin pealings, Saracens, Gentlemen's black and white Satin for Vests, Yellow & green Canvass Chintz Shawls, Slate colour'd Cambric do., Galoon Binding, Jeans, Black Muslins, Belt kind Morocco Shoes, Ladies Bonnets, Gentlemen's Cravats, Thread of all colours, Shirt Buttons, Black Lace, as low as 1/2 per yd. &c. &c.
Gentlemen's HATS, various kinds & prices. | Sundry other Articles, too tedious to mention. Newport, May 14. 3744
Joseph W. Paul & Co.
Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf,
A GENERAL and genuine assortment of Groceries, as low as can be purchased in this town.—Likewise, Molasses of a superior quality per hogshead, New-England Rum by the hogshead, Sugar by the barrel, Tea by the dozen lb., Fresh Flour by the barrel, of which they intend to keep a constant supply, Best Havana white and brown SUGARS, by the Box. Masters of Vessels, &c. can be supplied with any articles they may want, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, February 5, 1803.
THOMAS VOAX, SUGAR-REFINER, South-end of Thames-Street (Newport) has constantly for Sale,
LOAF SUGAR (1st and 2d quality) Lump Sugar and Syrup.—Also, Refined Brown Sugar and MOLASSES, of an excellent quality, for family's use. Loaf Sugar exchanged for Brown as usual. April 2, 1803. 138

W A R.
The ship John Morgan, Capt. Howard, arrived at New-York last week, on Thursday, in 39 days from London, & brings accounts to the 20th of May.
On the 16th May WAR was formally declared by Great-Britain against France only.
Mr. KING, late our Minister at the British Court arrived in this ship; and signifies that Mr. MUNROE had succeeded in the object of his mission.
Mr. King informs, that Louisiana, including New-Orleans, is absolutely ceded to the United States by France. What are the boundaries of the territory ceded, and what the conditions is not precisely known.
Under the Paris head of the 17th May, it is said: "We are credibly informed, that the dispute between the States of America and the Court of Spain, respecting Louisiana, is happily adjusted; and that this arrangement was principally bro't about by the just and pacific views of the French Government, who were not disposed to permit the peace of those countries to be disturbed by war. Some persons speak of a cession that is to be made in favor of the American States."
On the same subject, a London paper of the evening of the 20th May says: "In our preceding columns will be found an interesting debate on a number of motions by Mr. Grey, for the production of additional papers. In the course of the discussion it appeared that Louisiana is actually ceded by France to America. On the subject there can be but one opinion, that this cession to America originated out of the situation in which this country and France are placed."
And, under date of the 18th, is the following: "The renewal of war between this country and France, has proved of essential service to America. Private letters from Paris state, that the American Minister, Mr. Munroe, has completely succeeded in the object of his mission, and that within these three days the French Government has ceded to the Americans the possession of Louisiana. It is further stated, upon the same respectable authority, that a sum of 6,000,000 dolls. due from France, to individuals of the United States, to obtain the payment of which was one of Mr. Monroe's principal objects, has been given up by the latter, the American Minister having consented, that the government of the United States shall take that debt upon itself."
Paris, May 16.
The English ships the Sophia and Forcher, have been declared good and lawful prizes.
London, May 20.
The Freya, Captain Tiords, from Caeta, with wine and brandy for Amsterdam, is taken by the Vifser gun- vessel, and sent into Dover.
The important papers relative to the negotiation with France were last night laid before Parliament. They occupy 145 folio pages, exclusive of the Declaration of our Government. Malta was the great subject of dispute, and of course, in a protracted discussion upon a single point a recurrence of the same argument is unavoidable. We now insert them in full length in whatever parts they are necessary to inform the judgment, or to gratify curiosity, and have abridged only in such parts which, if inserted at length, would be surplusage or repetition. Our accounts, therefore, will be found complete for the purpose of every reader.
The Spanish and Dutch Ambassadors were at the King's Levee yesterday, at which there was a very full attendance.
At the Court of the Queen's Palace, the 16th of May 1803. PRESENT—The KING'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.
WHEREAS, in consequence of the repeated insults and provocations which his Majesty has experienced from the government of France, his Majesty finds himself compelled to take such
measures as are necessary for vindicating the honor of his crown, and the just rights of his subjects; his Majesty, therefore, is pleased, by and with the advice of his Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, that general reprisals be granted against the ships, goods, and subjects of the French Republic, to the same as well as his Majesty's fleets and ships, as also all other ships and vessels that shall be commissioned, by letters of Marque, or general reprisals, or otherwise, by his Majesty's commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of Great-Britain, shall and may lawfully seize all ships, vessels & goods belonging to the French Republic, or inhabiting within any of the territories of the French Republic, and bring the same to judgment in such courts of Admiralty within his Majesty's dominions, as shall be duly commissioned to take cognizance thereof; and, to that end, his Majesty's Advocate-General, with the Advocate of the Admiralty, are forthwith to prepare the draft of a commission, and present the same to his Majesty at his Board, authorizing the commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral, or any person or persons by them empowered and appointed, to issue forth & grant letters of marque and reprisals to any of his Majesty's subjects, or others whom the commissioners shall deem fity qualified in that behalf, for the apprehending, seizing, and taking the ships, vessels, and goods belonging to the French Republic, or to any persons being subjects to the French Republic, or inhabiting within any of the territories of the French Republic; and that such powers & clauses be inserted in the said commission, as have been usual, & are according to former precedent—his Majesty's said Advocate-General, with the Advocate of the Admiralty, are also forthwith to prepare a draft of a commission, and present the same to his Majesty at his Board, authorizing the said commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral, to will & require the High Court of Admiralty of Great-Britain, and the Lieutenant & Judge of the said courts, his surrogate or surrogates, as also the several courts of Admiralty within his Majesty's dominion, which shall be duly commissioned to take cognizance of, and judicially proceed upon all & all manner of captures, seizures, prizes, & reprisals of all ships and goods that are or shall be made, and to hear and determine the same, and according to the courts of admiralty and the laws of nations, to adjudge and condemn all such ships, vessels, and goods as shall belong to the French Republic, or to any persons being subjects to the French Republic, or inhabiting within any of the territories of the French Republic; and that such powers & clauses be inserted in the said commission as have been usual and are according to former precedents; and they are likewise to prepare and lay before his Majesty at his board, a draft of such instructions as may be proper to be sent to the said several courts of Admiralty in his Majesty's foreign governments and plantations, for their guidance herein; and also another draft of instructions for such ships as shall be commissioned for the purposes above mentioned.
From the Court of the Queen's Palace, the Sixteenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and three.
[Signed by all the Privy Council.]
DECLARATION.
HIS Majesty's earnest endeavors for the preservation of Peace having failed of success, he entertains the fullest confidence that he shall receive the same support from his Parliament, and that the same zeal and spirit will be manifested by his people, which he has experienced on every occasion when the honor of his crown has been attacked, or the essential interests of his dominions have been endangered.
During the whole course of the negotiations which led to the preliminary and definitive treaties of Peace between his Majesty and the French Republic, it was his Majesty's sincere desire, not only to put an end to the hostilities which subsisted between the two countries, but to adopt such measures, & to concur in such propositions, as might most effectually contribute to consolidate the general tranquility of Europe. The same motives by which his Majesty was actuated during the negotiations for Peace, have since invariably governed his conduct. As soon as the treaty of Amiens was concluded, his Majesty's courts were open to the people of France for every purpose of legal redress; all sequestrations were taken off their property; all prohibitions on their trade which had been imposed during the war, were removed; and they were placed, in every respect, on the same footing with regard to commerce and intercourse, as the inhabitants of any other state in amity with his Majesty, with which there existed no treaty of commerce.
To a system of conduct thus open, liberal, & friendly, the proceedings of the French Government afford the most striking contrast. The prohibitions which had been placed on the commerce of his Majesty's subjects during the war, have been enforced with increased strictness and severity: Violence has been offered in several instances to their vessels & their property; and, in no case, has justice been afforded to those who have been aggrieved in consequence of such acts—nor has any satisfactory answer been given to the repeated representations made by his Majesty's ministers or ambassador at Paris. Under such circumstances, when his Majesty's subjects were not suffered to enjoy the common advantages of peace within the territories of the French Republic, and the countries dependant upon it, the French Government had recourse to the extraordinary measure of sending over to this country a number of persons for the professed purpose of residing in the most considerable seaport towns of Great-Britain and Ireland, in the character of commercial agents or consuls. These persons could have no pretensions to be acknowledged in that character, as the right of being so acknowledged, as well as all the privileges attached to such a situation, could only be derived from a commercial treaty; and as no treaty of that description was in existence between his Majesty and the French Republic,
There was consequently too much reason to suppose, that the real object of their mission was by no means of a commercial nature; and this supposition was confirmed, not only by the circumstances that some of them were military men, but by the actual discovery that several of them were furnished with instructions to obtain the soundings of the harbors, and to procure military surveys. His Majesty felt it to be his duty to prevent their departure to their respective places of destination, and represented to the French Government the necessity of withdrawing them; and it cannot be denied that the circumstances under which they were sent, and the instructions which were given to them, ought to be considered as decisive indications of the dispositions & intentions of the government by whom they were employed.
The conduct of the French government with respect to the commercial intercourse between the two countries, must therefore be considered as ill suited to a state of peace, & their proceedings in their more general political relations, as well as in those which immediately concern his Majesty's dominions, appear to have been altogether inconsistent with every principle of good faith, moderation, and justice. His Majesty had entertained hopes, in consequence of the repeated assurances and professions of the French Government, that they might have been induced to adopt a system of policy which, if it had not inflicted other powers with confidence, might at least have allayed their jealousies. If the French Government had really appeared to be actuated by a due attention to such a system; if their dispositions had proved to be essentially pacific, allowances would have been made for the situation in which a new government must be placed after so dreadful and extensive a convulsion as that which has been produced by the French revolution. But his Majesty had unfortunately had too much reason to observe and to lament that the system of violence, aggression, and aggrandizement which characterized the proceedings of the different governments of France during the war, has been continued with a little disguise since its termination: They have continued to keep a French army in Holland against the will, and in defiance of the remonstrances of the Batavian government, and in repugnance to the letter of three solemn treaties. They have in a period of peace, invaded the territory, and violated the independence of the Swiss nation, in defiance of the treaty of Luneville, which had stipulated the independence of their territory, and the right of the inhabitants to choose their own form of government. They have annexed to the dominions of France, Piedmont, Parma, and Piacenza, and the Island of Elba, without allotting any provision to the King of Sardinia, whom they have despoiled of the most valuable part of his territory, though they were bound by a solemn engagement to the Emperor of Russia, to attend to his interests, and to provide for his establishment. It may, indeed, with truth be asserted, that the period which has elapsed since the conclusion of the definitive treaty, has been marked with one continued series of aggression, violence, and insult on the part of the French government.
In the month of October last, his Majesty was induced, in consequence of the earnest solicitation of the Swiss nation, to make an effort, by a representation to the French government, to avert the evils which were then impending over that country. This representation was couched in the most temperate terms; and measures were taken by his Majesty for ascertaining, under the circumstances which then existed, the real situation & wishes of the Swiss Cantons, as well as the sentiments of the other cabinets of Europe. His Majesty learned, however, with the utmost regret, that no disposition to counteract these repeated infractions of treaties and acts of violence was manifested by any of the powers most immediately interested in preventing them: And his Majesty therefore felt, that, with respect to these objects, his single efforts could not be expected to produce any considerable advantage to those in whose favor they might be exerted.
It was about this time that the French government first distinctly advanced the principle, that his Majesty had no right to complain of the conduct, or to interfere with the proceedings of France, on any point which did not form a part of the stipulations of the treaty of Amiens. That treaty was unquestionably founded upon the same principle as every other antecedent treaty or convention, on the assumption of the state of possession, & of engagements subsisting at the time of its conclusion: And if that state of possession and of engagements is materially affected by the voluntary act of any of the parties, so as to prejudice the condition on which the other party has entered into the contract, the change, so made, may be considered as operating virtually as a breach of the treaty itself, and as giving the party aggrieved a right to demand satisfaction or compensation for any substantial difference which such acts may have effected in their relative situations; but whatever be the principle on which the treaty is to be considered as founded, there is indisputably a general law of nations, which, tho' liable to be limited; explained, or restrained by conventional law, is antecedent to it, & that law or rule of conduct which all sovereigns and states have been accustomed to appeal, where conventional law is admitted to have been silent. The treaty of Amiens, and every other treaty, in providing for the objects to which it is particularly directed, does not therefore imply an indifference to all other objects which are not specified in its stipulations, much less does it adjudge them to be of a nature to be left to will and caprice of the violent and the powerful. The justice of the cause is alone a sufficient ground to warrant the interposition of any of the powers of Europe in the differences which may arise between other states, and the application and extent of that just interposition is to be determined solely by considerations of prudence. These principles can admit of no dispute; but if the new and extraordinary pretension advanced by the French government, to exclude his Majesty from any right to interfere with respect to the concerns of other powers, unless they made a specific part of the
stipulations of the treaty of Amiens, was that which it was possible to maintain, those powers would have a right, at least, to claim the benefit of this principle, in every case of difference between the two countries. The indignation of all Europe must surely then be excited by the declaration of the French government, that, in the event of hostilities, these very powers who were no parties to the treaty of Amiens, & who were not allowed to derive any advantage from the remonstrances of his Majesty in their behalf, are nevertheless to be made the victims of a war which is alleged to arise out of the same treaty, and are to be sacrificed in a contest which they not only have not occasion, but which they have had no means whatever of preventing.
His majesty judged it most expedient, under the circumstances which then affected Europe, to abstain from a recurrence to hostilities on account of the views of ambition and acts of aggression manifested by France on the continent; yet an experience of the character and dispositions of the French government could not fail to impress his majesty with a sense of the necessity of increased vigilance in guarding the rights and dignity of his crown, and in protecting the interests of his people.
Whilst his majesty was actuated by these sentiments he was called upon by the French government to evacuate the island of Malta. His majesty had manifested, from the moment of the signature of the Definitive Treaty, an anxious disposition to carry into full effect the stipulations of the treaty of Amiens relative to that island. As soon as he was informed that an election of a Grand Master had taken place, under the auspices of the Emperor of Russia, and that it had been agreed by the different priories assembled at St. Peterburgh to acknowledge the person whom the court of Rome should select out of those who had been named by them to be Grand Master of the order of St. John, his majesty proposed to the French government, for the purpose of avoiding difficulties which might arise in the execution of the arrangement, to acknowledge that election to be valid: And when, in the month of August, the French government applied to his majesty to permit the Neapolitan troops to be sent to the island of Malta, as a preliminary measure for preventing any unnecessary delay, his majesty consented without hesitation to this proposal, and gave direction for the admission of the Neapolitan troops into the island. His majesty had thus shown his disposition not only to throw no obstacle in the way of the execution of the treaty, but, on the contrary, to facilitate the execution of it by every means in his power. His majesty cannot, however, admit, that at any period since the conclusion of the treaty of Amiens the French government had any right to call upon him, in conformity to the stipulations of that treaty, to withdraw his forces from the island of Malta. At the time when this demand was made by the French government, several of the most important stipulations of the arrangement respecting Malta remained unexecuted: The election of a Grand Master had not been carried into effect. The tenth article had stipulated that the independence of the island should be placed under the guarantee and protection of Great-Britain, France, Austria, Russia, Spain and Prussia. The Emperor of Germany had acceded to the guarantee, but only on condition of a like accession on the part of the other powers specified in the article. The Emperor of Russia had refused his accession, except on the condition that the Maltese language should be abolished; and the King of Prussia had given no answer whatever to the application which had been made to him to accede to the arrangement. But the fundamental principle upon the existence of which depended the execution of the other parts of the article, had been defeated by the changes which had taken place in the constitution of the Order since the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace. It was to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem that his majesty was, by the first stipulation of the tenth article, bound to restore the island of Malta. The Order is defined to consist of those languages which were in existence at the time of the conclusion of the treaty: The three French Languages having been abolished, and a Maltese language added to the institution. The Order consisted, therefore, at that time, of the following languages, viz. the languages of Arrogan, Castile, Germany, Bavaria, and Russia. Since the cancellation of the Definitive Treaty, the languages of Arrogan and Castile have been separated from the Order by Spain, a part of the Italian language has been abolished by the annexation of Piedmont and Parma to France. There are strong reasons to believe that it has been in contemplation to sequestrate the property of the Bavarian language, and the intention has been avowed of keeping the Russian languages within the dominions of the Emperor.
Under these circumstances the Order of St. John cannot be considered as that body to which, according to the stipulations of the treaty, the island was to be restored; and the funds indispensably necessary for its support, and for the maintenance of the independence of the island, have been nearly, if not wholly, sequestrated. Even if this had arisen from circumstances which it was not in the power of any of the contracting parties to the treaty to control, his majesty would nevertheless have had a right to defer the evacuation of the island by his forces, until such times as an equivalent arrangement had been concluded for the preservation of the independence of the Order and of the island. But if these changes have taken place in consequence of any acts of the other parties to the treaty; if the French government shall appear to have proceeded upon a system of rendering the Order, whose independence they had stipulated, incapable of maintaining that independence, his majesty's right to continue in the occupation of the island, under such circumstances, will hardly be contested. It is indisputable that the revenues of the two Spanish languages have been withdrawn from the Order by his Catholic Majesty; a part of the Italian language

has in fact been abolished by France, through the unjust annexation of Piedmont and Parma, and Piacenza, to the French territory. The Elector of Bavaria has been instigated by the French government to sequestrate the property of the Order within his territories; and it is certain that they have not only sanctioned but encouraged the idea of the propriety of separating the Russian languages from the remainder of the Order.
As the conduct of the governments of France and Spain have, therefore, in some instances directly, and in others indirectly, contributed to the changes which have taken place in the Order, and thus destroyed its means of supporting its independence, it is to those governments, and not to his majesty, that the non-execution of the tenth article of the treaty of Amiens must be ascribed.
Such would be the just conclusion if the tenth article of that treaty were considered as an arrangement by itself. It must be observed, however, that this article forms a part only of a Treaty of Peace, the whole of which is connected together, and the stipulations of which must, upon a principle common to all treaties, be construed as having a reference to each other.
His majesty was induced by the Treaty of Peace to consent to abandon and to restore to the Order of St. John the island of Malta, on condition of its independence and neutrality. But a further condition which must necessarily be supposed to have had considerable influence with his majesty in inducing him to make so important a concession, was the acquiescence of the French government in an arrangement for the security of the Levant, by the 8th and 9th articles in the treaty stipulating the integrity of the Turkish empire, and the independence of the Ionian islands. His majesty has, however, since learnt, that the French government have entertained views hostile to both these objects; and that they have even suggested the idea of a partition of the Turkish empire. These views must now be manifest to all the world from the official publication of the report of Col. Sebastiani, from the conduct of that officer, and of the other French agents in Egypt, Syria and the Ionian islands, and from the distinct admission of the First Consul himself, in his communication with Lord Whitworth. His majesty was therefore, warranted in considering it to be the determination of the French government to violate those articles of the Treaty of Peace, which stipulated for the integrity and independence of the Turkish empire, and of the Ionian islands, and consequently would not have been justified in evacuating the island of Malta, without receiving some other security, which might equally provide for these important objects. His majesty accordingly feels that he has an incontestible claim, in consequence of the conduct of France since the Treaty of Peace, and with reference to the objects which, made part of the stipulations of that treaty, to refuse, under the present circumstances, to relinquish the possession of the island of Malta.
Yet notwithstanding this right so clear and so unquestionable, the alternative presented by the French government to his majesty, in language the most peremptory and menacing, was "The evacuation of Malta, or the renewal of the war."
If the views of ambition and aggrandizement, which have thus been manifested by the French government since the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace, have in so very particular a manner attracted the attention of his majesty, it has been equally impossible for him not to feel, & not to notice, the repeated indignities which have been offered by that government to his crown and to his people.
This report of Col. Sebastiani contains the most unswarrantable insinuations and charges against his majesty's government, against the officer who commanded his forces in Egypt, and against the British army in that quarter. The paper cannot be considered as the publication of a private individual: It has been avowed, and indeed bears evidence upon the face of it, that it is the official report of an accredited agent, published by the authority of a government to which it was addressed, who thereby have given it their express sanction.
The conduct of the First Consul to his majesty's ambassador, at his audience, in presence of the ministers of most of the sovereigns and States of Europe, furnishes another instance of provocation on the part of the French government which it would be improper not to notice on the present occasion, and the subsequent explanation of this transaction may be considered as having the effect of aggravating instead of palliating the affront.
This report had been published a very short time, when another indignity was offered to this country in the communication of the First Consul of France to the legislative body. In this communication he presumes to affirm, in the character of chief magistrate of that country, "That Great-Britain cannot singly contend against the power of France;" an assertion as unfounded as it is indecent, disproved by the events of many wars, and by none more than by those of the war which has been recently concluded. Such an assertion, advanced in the most solemn official act of a government, and thereby meant to be avowed to all the Powers of Europe, can be considered in no other light than as a defiance publicly offered to his majesty, and to a brave and powerful people, who are both willing and able to defend his just rights, and those of their country, against every insult and aggression.
At the very time when his majesty was demanding satisfaction and explanation on some of the points above-mentioned, the French minister at Hamburg endeavored to obtain the insertion in a Hamburg paper of a most gross & obnoxious libel against his majesty, and when difficulties were made respecting the insertion of it, he availed himself of his official character of minister of the French Republic to require the publication of it by order of his government in the Gazette of the Senate of that town. With
this requisition so made, the Senate of Hamburg were induced to comply; and thus has the independence of that town been violated, and a free State made the instrument, by the menace of the French government, of propagating throughout Europe, upon their authority, the most offensive and unfounded calumnies against his majesty and his government. His majesty might add to this list of indignities, the requisition which the French government have repeatedly urged, that the laws and constitution of his country should be changed relative to the liberty of the press. His majesty might likewise add the calls which the French government have, on several occasions, made upon him to violate the laws of hospitality with respect to persons who had found an asylum within his dominions, and against whose conduct no charge whatever has at any time been substantiated. It is impossible to reflect on these different proceedings, and the course which the French government have thought proper to adopt respecting them, without the thorough conviction that they are not the effect of accident; but that they form a part of a system which has been adopted for the purpose of degrading, vilifying, and insulting his majesty and his government.
Under all these insults and provocations, his majesty, not without a due sense of his dignity, has proceeded with every degree of moderation to obtain satisfaction and redress, while he has neglected no means consistent with his honor and the safety of his dominions, to induce the government of France to concede to him, what is, in his judgment, absolutely necessary for the future tranquility of Europe. His efforts in this respect have proved abortive, and he has therefore judged it necessary to order his ambassador from Paris. In having recourse to this proceeding, it has been his majesty's object to put an end to the fruitless discussions which have too long subsisted between the two governments, and to close a period of suspense peculiarly injurious to the subjects of his majesty.
But tho' the provocations which his majesty has received might entitle him to larger claims than those which he has advanced, yet anxious to prevent calamities which might thus be extended to every part of Europe, he is still willing, as far as is consistent with his own honor, and the interests of his people, to afford every facility to any just and honorable arrangement, by which such evils may be averted. He has, therefore, no difficulty in declaring to all Europe, that notwithstanding all the changes which have taken place since the Treaty of Peace, notwithstanding the extension of the power of France, in repugnance to that treaty, and to the spirit of peace itself, his majesty will not avail himself of these circumstances, to demand in compensation all he is entitled to require, but will be ready to concur, even now, in an arrangement by which satisfaction shall be given to him, for the indignities which have been offered to his crown and to his people, and substantial security afforded against further encroachments on the part of France.
His majesty has thus distinctly and unreservedly stated the reasons of those proceedings to which he has found himself compelled to resort: He is actuated by no disposition to interfere in the internal concerns of any other State; by no projects of conquest and aggrandizement; but solely by a sense of what is due to the honor of his crown, and the interests of his people, and by anxious desire to obstruct the further progress of a system, which, if not resisted, may prove fatal to every part of the civilized world.
NEWPORT, Saturday, July 9, 1803.
INDEPENDENCE.
On Monday last, it being the Anniversary of American sovereignty and freedom, the day was celebrated in this town with testimonials of joy beyond any former example. In conformity to previous arrangements, a procession was formed at the State-House at 10 o'clock, and proceeded through several parts of the town to the 2d Baptist Meeting-House, which was already thronged with a most brilliant auditory. Never, perhaps, did the occasion witness a more numerous assemblage. During the short interval which preceded the commencement of the exercises of the day the house seemed to teem with animation and delight, while the height of expectation beamed and sparkled in every eye. The "holy hilarity" commenced by a most exquisite performance of music by a selected and judicious choir. The Declaration of Independence was then read by the Rev. Mr. Lisle; and, we may add without compliment, in a manner which did ample justice to the important truths it contains. Those who composed the musical part of the entertainment again raised their enchanting strains of finished melody, as if in approbation and consummation of the sentiments which had been rehearsed, and the elegance, emphasis, & feeling in which they had been reiterated. The throne of grace was then addressed by the Rev. Mr. Bradley, in a most able, dignified and pathetic prayer, which
was succeeded by music. NATHANIEL HAZARD, Esq. the gentleman who had been appointed by the town for that purpose, then arose, and, addressing the Assembly, delivered an Oration prepared for the occasion. To convey an accurate conception of this performance, demands an exertion of talents. To call it good, would be to pronounce but common praise. To portray its merits in their true colours, would require not only a just estimation of the principles of antient liberty, and an intimate knowledge of the various persecutions it has sustained through the different ages of the world to the time of its ultimate establishment on the shores of America: Not only that calm benignity and magnanimous liberality of mind which would reproach the persecutions that have prophaned religion, violated the mild and blessed precepts of our Divine Redeemer, and rivited in bondage the consciences of men: Not only a correct apprehension of the present State of political parties in this country, and in the world, and a due understanding of the solidity of their respective claims and pretensions; but, in addition to all these, that righteous emanation of soul which influences the good man and the patriot, which shines with an ardent heat within him and sheds abroad a steady and a living lustre, disposing him to watch the destinies of nations and to sigh for the moral, and political sufferings of man. The whole was concluded by Music.
Immediately after the Oration, (during the return of the procession) a salute of 17 guns was fired at Fort Wolcott. At the arrival of the procession at Washington square, the salute was returned from thence by the Artillery-Company & Newport Guards.
The remaining part of the day was devoted to recreation & festivity. Select companies were formed in several parts of the town to enjoy "the feast of reason & the flow of soul." At one of these, which dined at Mr. Fairbanks' Hotel, the following toasts were drank, accompanied with appropriate music.
 1. The Sovereign and the Subject—THE PEOPLE.  2. JEFFERSON and Independence.  3. Democracy—the Constitution.  4. The World—and Liberty.  5. Peace—Science and Arts.  6. Economy—"exalteth a nation."  7. Virtue—attribute of Republics.  8. Civil and Religious Freedom—the glory of our land.  9. Commerce—the depths of the sea to Pirates.  10. Agriculture—mother of Democrats.  11. Manufactures—cherish our own, as we prize true national independence.  12. Negotiation—Monroe and Livingston. (24 cheers, 1 gun—music, the French National March, and Hail Columbia.)  13. Union—the new link, Ohio, brightens the chain.  14. Calumny—darling child of Federalism.  15. Truth—idol of Republicans.  16. The Patriots of '75—not apostates.  17. WOMAN—and refinement. 
VOLUNTEERS.
The ORATOR of the Day—and Eloquence.
Governor FENNER.—The old Oak flourishes—and the rude blasts of Aristocracy do but scatter his acorns in a soil highly favorable to the growth of young plants.
Our Delegates in Congress—Ellery and Stanton, Potter and Knight,—the will of the people their guide.
Lieutenant-Governor MUMFORD—undeviating in his course.
JOSHUA BRADLEY,—the Patriotic Divine.
The State of Rhode-Island, and its Legislature—light burthens, and speedy payment of debt.
In Town Council, July 5, 1803.
VOTED, That Constant Taber, Samuel Vernon, and Christopher Ellery, Esquires, be a Committee to wait on NATHANIEL HAZARD, Esq. and to present him the thanks of the Council in behalf of the town, for his excellent
Oration, delivered the fourth inst. and to request of him a copy of the same for the press.
Witness, J. ALMY, C. Clerk.
Several articles of Intelligence, &c. are deferred this day to give place to the important document containing the Declaration of War , by Great-Britain against France. Advertisements omitted will be in our next.
DIED —In this town, on Sunday last, in the 22d year of her age, Miss SUSANNAH BARKER, only daughter of Mr. Noah Barker.
On Thursday, Mr. ELLIS SILEY, a native of Bordeaux, in whom were united the affectionate husband, the man of temperance, honesty, and industry.
Last evening, suddenly, Capt. WILLIAM C. ROBINSON—much lamented.
Sales at Auction.
On WEDNESDAY (13th inst.) at 9 o'clock A. M. will be sold the following Goods, the property of a person deceased, by order of the Administrators—for Cash:
SHAWLS—Calicoes—Dimity—Mouselins—Mouselin Handkerchiefs—Broad Cloths—Plains—Cashmeres—Ribbons—Checks & Stripes—Brown Hollands—Linen—Pocket Handkerchiefs—With a variety of other Articles.
Also, 17 barrels FLOUR.
GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers.
Newport, July 9.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON MONDAY next, the 11th instant, at the house lately occupied by George Willbour, deceased, on the Point in Newport, for the benefit of the Heirs and Creditors of the said deceased—Sundry kinds of Household Furniture, Ship Carpenter's and Joiner's Tools.—Also, one cedar Boat & Sails, with lobster Nets, and other fishing Apparatus. Sale to begin at 9 o'clock in the morning.
JAMES CHAPPEL, Auctioneer.
Newport, July 9, 1803.
Patent Window Springs.
LEONARD KENNEDY, has obtained a Patent from the President of the United States for an improvement in fastening, raising and supporting Window Sashes. The approbation of all, who have experienced the usefulness of this improvement, is a proof, that it needs only to be known, to be preferred to weights or any other method now in use. This improvement consists of a spring let into and fastened to the window frame, in such a manner as to secure the sash, when closed, or when moved up, or down, at any distance required; and may be applied to the upper and lower sash, with equal ease.
They are preferable to weights, in the following respects, viz. They are secure fastenings; weights are none. They will admit of the sashes being taken out, for repairing or washing the glass, with the same ease as if there were no springs; weights are attended with considerable trouble in this respect. They are seldom or never out of repair; weights are well known to be often attended with considerable trouble and expense in repairing. They are attended with so little expense, that it would hardly be an object with any person in moderate circumstances; weights are so costly, that but few are willing to be at the expense.
Any person wishing to have their windows fixed with above improvement, may have it done on reasonable terms by applying as above.
The patent right for any State or town in the United States, may be bought on such terms as may be an object for carpenters or joiners, in the various cities and towns, to purchase.
N. B. All Persons are forbid making any use of the above improvement, without authority from the proprietor, on penalty of the law. Hartford (Conn.) September 15, 1802.
Benjamin Pitman,
HAVING purchased of the Patentee an exclusive right to the benefit of the above invention, within the towns of Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth, has provided a quantity of the Springs invented by Mr. KENNEDY, and solicits the employment of those who may wish for the benefit of this valuable improvement.
Newport, July 9, 1803. 145
THE undersigned Commissioners appointed by the Court of Probate for the town of Newport, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Richard Cornell, late of Newport, deceased, hereby give notice, that three months longer from the date hereof has been allowed for the purposes aforesaid:—Those of the creditors who have not exhibited their claims, may do the same within the term of three months allowed as aforesaid, or be precluded agreeably to law.
RICHARD BARKER, } Commis- EDWARD HEMPSTEAD, } sioners. Newport, July 5th, 1803. 145
William Douglass,
Has for sale, COCOA SHELLS by the lb. fresh and good.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of John Gabbard, late of Newport, mariner, deceased, are hereby called upon to present them to the subscriber; and those indebted to said estate, are earnestly requested to make immediate payment to JOHN TILLINGHAST, Adm'r. Newport, July 9, 1803. 145

Paper Hangings.
SAMUEL JAMES
HAS FOR SALE, 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 House Paper and Bordering , of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America.
A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing.
N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe.
May 14, 1803. 6m
HOUSE PAPER
JUST received and for sale at this Office, a beautiful assortment of PAPER-HANGINGS , with a great variety of elegant Borders, which will be sold at the Factory prices—from 25 to 150 per Roll.
Rhode-Island District, ss.
June 20, 1803.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of THOMAS HANDY , of Newport, in said District, merchant, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and proceeded on, so appear at the Golden-Ball Inn, kept by Alpheus Ammidon , in Providence, in said District, on Monday the Eighteenth day of July next, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon; and there cause, if any they have, why the certificate of his discharge should not be allowed.
DAVID LEONARD BARNES, Judge of the District Court for Rhode-Island District.
THE subscriber having been appointed Administrator to the estate of Judith Brown , late of Middletown, deceased:—All persons having any claims against said estate, are hereby called upon to present them to him for settlement, and those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment.
PARDON BROWN, Administrator. Middletown, June 23d, 1803. 143
To be Let,
And possession given immediately.
A LARGE & commodious Dwelling House, very pleasantly situated, on Washington Street, on the Point. For terms, apply to MIRABETH EASTON. Newport, June 4, 1803. 140
Nathaniel Sweet, & Co.
Opposite to Gen. MARTIN's.
HEREBY informs the Public, that they have just received from New-York and Boston, a full assortment of
SPRING GOODS,
Which they are selling surprisingly low, by Wholesale and Retail. Newport, June 18. 142tf
WHEREAS we the subscribers, being this day by the Honorable Court of Probate in North-Kingstown, appointed Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Samuel Watson , late of said North-Kingstown Physician, deceased, represented insolvent: These are to notify the creditors to said estate to bring in their respective claims to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, at any time within six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose.
JON, REYNOLDS. GEORGE THOMAS, } Commissioners.
All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN WATSON, (of Rehoboth) Executor. North-Kingstown, June 17th, 1803.
HOLMES WEAVER,
CABINET & CHAIR-MAKER,
HAS for Sale, a number of pieces of the most Fashionable Furniture , As Cheap as can be purchased, of equal elegance. Newport, Nov. 15. exii
FOR SALE, BY
SIMEON MARTIN,
SIXTY Hhds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugar, Two thousand bushels Exama Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also,
Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master)
85 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 flasks of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per flask—6 pint Decanters—5 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells.
85 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.
20 Pipes Weesop Gin—5 cases White Lead, 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 4 cases Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil,
500 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Casks. Newport, Jan. 20, 1803. [122tf]
Blank Deeds, Manifests, Portage Bills, Bills of Lading, &c. for sale at this office.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German Steel—Fishing Lines—Bed-Cords—Cloths—Lines, &c. &c. New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF
of the best quality, at a small advance—Confiting of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF.
Cash given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803. 140tf
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 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.—Lithwing.
Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment 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. 74tf
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH BRIGGS,
30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour, A few Hogsheads of good retailing MOLASSES. Also, a few Casks of SHERRY WINE, of an excellent quality—very cheap for Cash. Newport, May, 29. 101
Freborn & Charles Coggeshall
OPPOSITE Mr. G. GIBB's Store, have constantly for sale, a great variety of
TRUNKS,
From One Dollar 25 Cents, to Eight Dollars each. Likewise, Men's and Women's warranted Saddles and Bridles, men's and women's Shoes. Also, Rum, Brandy, Gin, Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Molasses, Flour, Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Cinnamon, & other articles in the Grocery line. They have on hand, one hundred pair of Boys Calf skin Shoes.
All which will be disposed of on reasonable terms. ** Best Spanish SEGARS, by the large or small quantity. Newport, April 20, 1803. 134 6m
TO THE PUBLIC.
Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12.
Keyes & Brigham,
HAVE now for sale, and of the best quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mels, mels and prime Beef, mels and prime Pork, 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 calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1803.
NOTICE
Is hereby given, to all persons having any demands against the estate of Captain JOSEPH CONGDON , late of Jamestown, deceased, to exhibit them; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to MARY CONGDON , of Jamestown, Executrix to said estate; or to EBENEZER SHEARMAN , her lawful Agent, at Newport. November 22, 1802. 113tf
WHEREAS the Court of probate for the town of North-Kingstown, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of SAMUEL HUNT , Esq. late of North-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent:—All persons having any demands against said estate, are hereby notified to exhibit the same to either of the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, within twelve months from the date hereof, that being the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, BENJAMIN SMITH, } Commissioners.
All persons indebted to the above estate, are desired to make immediate payment to JEREMIAH HUNT of Newport, North-Kingstown, April 21, 1803. 138
LOST,
IN this town, on the 28th or 29th ult. a Certificate No. 257, issued by Jabez Bowen , Commissioner of Loans, May 13th 1791, in the name of Sarah Almy of Tiverton, for 21 Dollars 35 Cents, deferred stock. Also another Certificate No. 257, issued as above, of the same date, and in the name of the same person, for 32 Dollars 42 Cents, bearing interest at 3 per cent. Whoever may find the same, and will leave them with the subscriber, shall be generously rewarded therefor. They can be of no service to any person except the owner.
WILLARD BRIGGS. Newport, July 2, 1803. 144
CASH given for clean Cotton and Linen RAGS, and old Sail Cloth, at the Office of the Republican.
Looking-Glasses.
FOR SALE at the Store of NATHANIEL SWEET & Co. an elegant 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. 142tf
WAR DEPARTMENT, June 11, 1803.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the 31st day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1803, until the 30th day of September, 1804, both days inclusive, at the following places, viz.
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Chicago, the Miami of the Lakes, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, and at any place in the State of Ohio.
Second. At Vincennes.
Third. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskias, and near the mouth of the Illinois.
Fourth. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Tennessee and Kentucky, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia.
Fifth. At the Chickasaw Bluffs, Natchez, Fort Adams, Mobile, and any place within the Mississippi Territory, more than ten miles from the river, and on the road between the Mississippi Territory and the Tennessee river, and on the road from Natchez to the boundary line between the Choctaw and Chickasaw, and at any place in the Chickasaw or Choctaw country, between Bear Creek and Natchez.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States from the first day of January, 1804, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several states herein after mentioned—viz.
Sixth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the State of Georgia, or on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek Nation.
Seventh. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of South and North Carolina.
Eighth. At Norfolk, & at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the state of Virginia.
Ninth. At Fort M'Henry, & at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Maryland.
Tenth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburg, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, within the states of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Delaware.
Eleventh. At Fort Jay, West-Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place and places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New-York, excepting Niagara.
Twelfth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, in any part of Vermont, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Connecticut and Rhode-Island.
Thirteenth. At Fort Independence (Boston Harbour,) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, the District of Maine excepted.
Fourteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New-Hampshire & the District of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and a quarter of Beef, or three quarters of a pound of Pork, eighteen ounces of Bread or Flour, one gill of Rum, Whiskey, or Brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of Salt, four quarts of Vinegar, four pounds of Soap, and one pound and an half of Candles to every hundred rations.—The prices of the several component parts of the Ration must be specified.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Niagara for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the Western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the Contractor is at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for by the United States, at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstance of the loss, & the amount of the article for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be referred to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts, now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
Call and See!
WILLIAM TILLINGHAST,
HAS just received from Boston, and New-York, a large Assortment of English & India GOODS, Which he is determined to dispose of at Wholesale or Retail, as low as can be purchased in Newport. July 2, 1803. 144-6w
GEORGE THOMAS,
Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, 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; tea; coffee; cocoa shells; chocolate, No. 1 and 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds; ginger preserves.—An assortment of Preserved Fruits in brandy, olives, anchovies, pea-nuts; best Frontignac, Sherry, Teneriffe and Malaga, Wines; syrup, already prepared for punch, superior to any commonly used; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; best Spanish Segars; with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low.—Punctilious attendance and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, July 2, 1803. [61tf]
NOTICE.
ALL Persons are hereby forbid trusting my pretended wife, Elizabeth , on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
JEREMIAH HUNT. Newport, June 21, 1803. 144
FOR SALE,
THE fast sailing brig FAVORITE , now lying at Harvey's wharf, nearly four years old, built of the best of materials, and of the following dimensions, say 58 feet keel, 18 feet beam, and 8 feet hold; was built for a Packet.—For terms, and particulars, apply to EARL & WHITEHORNE. Newport, May 6, 1803. 136
Stop a Thief & Runaway.
RUN away from the subscriber, on the 27th inst. a negro boy, named JESSE , 17 years old, 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, well-made, is of a lively air, and speaks good English. He took from me a light colored nankin ratteen coattee, nankin waistcoat, nankin overalls, and a pair of shoes, besides his clothing of tow cloth. Whoever will return said boy to me, or secure him, so that I get him again, shall receive Ten Dollars; or Twenty Dollars, if found out of this county, and reasonable expenses. BENJAMIN SHORES, jun. Taunton June 29, 1803. 144
Just opened, and for Sale, on Circulation, at the old CIRCULATING LIBRARY , by JACOB RICHARDSON , at the Post-Office, the following
New Novels and Romances,
STROLLING PLAYER , 3 vols.—Romance of the Pyrenees, 4 vols.—Vale of Conway, 4 vols.—Granthorpe Family, 3 vols.—Naville Castle, 4 vols.—Delphine, 6 vols.—Astonishment, 2 vols.—Two Friends, 3 vols.—Ferner Boy, 4 vols.—Don Raphael, 3 vols.—Baron's Daughter, 4 vols.—Splendid Misery, 3 vols.—Monkton, or fate of Eleanor, 3 vols.—Arthur Mervyn, 3 vols.—Lottery of Life, 3 vols.—Laforteiller, 3 vols.—Victor, 3 vols.—Orphan of Haugland, 3 vols.—Frederic, 3 vols.—Casts of Probation, 2 vols.—Renegade 2 vols.—Sanes in Wales, 1 vol.—Village Romance, 2 vols.—Castle of Caithness, 2 vols.—Maternal Instructor, 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's, 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, manufactured in America, France, England & Russia. Newport, June 4, 1803.
TO BE LET,
A House, or part of one,
situate in Thames-Street.
Inquire of the Printer.
Newport, March 12, 1803. 128
NEW HOTEL.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel 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. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
JOHN MARSH
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public in general,
THAT he has taken the HAY-SCREWS , late belonging to Mr. Jonathan Marsh , deceased; and intends carrying on the Hay-Screwing business.—Those persons who may have to have Hay-Screwing, may depend upon having it done with fidelity and dispatch. The smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, March 25, 1803. 129