Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1806-04-17 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
PRINTED WEEKLY, FOR NOAH BISBEE, JUN. No. 91, Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
TERMS OF THE REPUBLICAN.
To subscribers in town, where the papers are delivered, Two Dollars per annum—one half in advance, or the whole at the end of six months.
In the country, by casual conveyance, One Dollar Fifty Cents per annum—the whole to be paid on subscribing.
To distant subscribers, by mail, Two Dollars per annum—payable in advance.
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. Sherry Wine,
A few boxes white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigreale,—and Loaf SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
Now Landing, at Long Wharf, the Cargo of the ship GEORGE WASHINGTON, from St. Peterburgh.
Consisting of 90 Tons Clean Hemp, 45 do. old Sable Iron, 30 do. new do. flat bars, 15 do. old do. assorted, 1, and 1/2 inches square, 2 do. Yellow Tallow, 2 do. Flax.
Russia and Ravens DUCK, of the first quality, for sale, by SIMEON & EDWARD MARTIN, For Cash or unquestionable Notes, only, at either Bank. Newport, October 31, 1805.
THE subscriber having come to the determination of publishing an Epitome of the Edinburgh Dictionary, will thankfully receive the observations and opinions of Physicians, as to the arrangement, so that it made an easy pocket volume—and of what may be retained, and what expunged.
SAMUEL PERRY, Jun. South-Kingstown, Feb. 10. 1806.
FOR SALE, A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, late the property of Capt. Benedict Peckham with a Shop and Store adjoining said house, all well finished; and four acres of excellent Land. The above premises are situated at the foot of the tea road, within half a mile of Washington Academy.—For terms apply to JOHN SMITH. Wickford, 3d mo. 10, 1806.
Engraving on Stone. ELISHA SMITH, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mrs. Henry Ball, where he carries on the Stone Cutting business, in all its various branches.—Those who favor him with their employ may depend upon having their work executed with neatness and dispatch. Newport, Aug. 20.
FOR SALE, A WIND-MILL,
SITUATED about half a mile from the court-house, on the main road leading to Providence, in good repair.—The whole or one half will be Sold, as may best suit the purchaser.—Payment made easy.—For further particulars enquire of
WILLIAM MOORE. Newport, 12th Feb. 1806.
Elizabeth Tillinghast, No. 119—Thames-Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, and her friends in particular, that she intends to follow the same line of business of her late deceased husband, in the pleasing hope, that with the aid of a sympathizing and generous public, she shall be enabled to support and educate her numerous family of young children. This important duty, since the death of a beloved husband, having devolved upon her, she earnestly solicits the patronage of the friends of the "Widow and the Fatherless."
She has on hand a judicious selection of GOODS, And shortly expects an additional supply.—Those who may be disposed to favor her with their custom, may depend upon having every article in her line of business, on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State. The smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport. Oct. 9. 1805.
FOR SALE CHRISTOPHER ELLERY'S House and Gardens. Liberal credit on good security.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Banister's Wharf, A new & correct Chart
OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Frogs Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch Hill Reef. Published June 18, 1805, by John Cahoon, Newport, and Nittel Foshick, New-London. Newport, July 17.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS BEING appointed commissioners by the honorable Court of Probate, for the Town of North-Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the Estate of EUNICE PHILLIPS,
single woman, late of said Town, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby notify all persons having any demands against said Estate, to exhibit the same to either of us the subscribers at our respective dwellings, at any time within Twelve months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court.
GEORGE THOMAS, DANIEL E. UPDIKE, Commissioners. All persons indebted to Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to DANIEL WALL, Administrator. North-Kingstown, Feb. 10, 1806.
TO BE SOLD, 60 Barrels good Prime Pork, 200 Barrels Good Rye, SIMPSON & BARKER. Newport, Feb. 27.
FOR SALE, A GOOD SECOND HAND CHAISE Enquire of the Printer. Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of Capt. Thomas Cole, late of North-Kingstown, Deceased, are requested to exhibit the same for settlement; and all those indebted to said Estate, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscribers, who are duly authorized to settle the same.
HUTCHINSON COLE, GEORGE W. COLE, Administrators. North-Kingstown, March 13, 1806.
TIN-PLATE WORKER.
NATHANIEL NASON, Respectfully informs his friends and the public, THAT he carries on the business of a TIN-PLATE WORKER, at his Shop, No. 117, Thames-Street. Where may be had all kinds of TIN-WARE, wholesale or retail, at cheap as can be purchased in the State.—Constant attendance, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Stove-Pipes either of Tin or Sheet-Iron, made at the shortest notice. Cash given for old Pewter and Lead. Newport, Dec. 11th, 1805.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. In General Assembly, February Session, A. D. 1806.
An Act further to suspend an Act, entitled "An Act for the Limitation of certain personal Actions."
BE it enacted by the General Assembly, and by the authority thereof it is enacted, That the operation of said act be so far suspended that the same shall be considered as having first taken effect and been in force, on the first day of February, A. D. 1801, and that the several limitations therein provided, shall operate and be effectual according to said act, computing from the said first day of February, A. D. 1801: And that this act be published in all the Newspapers printed in this State.
A true Copy: Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Secretary.
WE the subscribers, being by the Court of Probate, of the town of South-Kingstown, appointed Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust the claims of the creditors, to the Estate of the Widow ELIZABETH POTTER, late of said South-Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent; give notice to all persons who have demands against said Estate, to bring them in to either of us, at our respective dwellings, within six months from the date hereof; being the time allowed by said Court for that purpose. No Accounts allowed unless properly attested to.
PELEG BROWN, WILLIAM C. CLARK, Commissioners. And all persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN CONGDON, Adm'r. South-Kingstown, March 10th, 1806.
Hard Ware Stationary, &c.
DAVID MELVILL, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has just received a very handsome assortment of Hard Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japaned Ware, Cabinet Furniture, Stationary &c. &c. Also, Deep sea Lines and Leads, hand do. Fishing-Lines, Bed-Cords, and Clothes-Lines. Also,
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF, Consisting of Negro-Head; Pigtail; Ladies Twist, and cut Tobacco; Maccabau and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufacturer's prices. CASH given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
Notice.
NOTICE is hereby given, that there are a number of Small Children to be bound out.—Terms may be known, by applying to either of the Subscribers. ROBERT TAYLOR, JOHN TILLINGHAST, JOB TOWNSEND, Overseers of the Poor. Newport, Jan. 16th. 1806.
Wanted Immediately,
AT this Office, as an APPRENTICE to the Printing Business, a Smart, Active LAD, 14 or 15 years of age.—One from the Country would be preferred.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Dunham and Spooner, hereby inform the Public, that they carry on the Sail-Making business, in its various branches, at their Sail Loft, on the wharf of the late Gen. John Malbone, at the South part of the town. Those who may favor them with their custom, may depend on punctuality and dispatch. All favors will be gratefully acknowledged, by CHARLES C. DUNHAM, WING SPOONER. 2d. Newport April 3. 1802.
TO BE LET,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, in Pelham Street, No. 11, with a large Garden, and a good Well of Water, together with the half of a large Stable.—For terms apply to SAMUEL VAUGHAN. Newport, March 13th, 1806.
JOHN STEVENS, TIN-PLATE WORKER,
HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has taken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mumford, deceased, in Thames-Street, where may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest notice, and at cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.—Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Pewter and Lead. Newport Dec. 12th 1805.
For Sale,
A LARGE two story Dwelling-House, with five rooms on a floor—a well of good water in the yard; and an excellent large Garden, situate in Thames-Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM. Newport, March 20, 1805.
Four bushels of Garden Pease, TO BE SOLD BY
BURRINGTON ANTHONY, in Portsmouth, warranted good; and of the last year's growth, viz. Early Charlton, Marrowfat, two podded, and Spanish Dwath.—Also, 100 bushels clean Barley. Feb. 5, 1806.
FOR SALE.
THE subscribers, Dwelling House, blacksmiths Shop, Coal House, and Stable, and two acres of good LAND well fenced, with between forty and fifty apple trees, of increased fruit growing on the premises, with an Excellent well of water near the house. The premises are pleasantly situated on the post-road, leading to Pawtucket, about fourteen miles from the ferry leading to Newport.—An indisputable title will be given. JAMES CONGDON. South-Kingstown, February 27th 1806.
MR. WRIGHT'S SPEECH—Continued from our last.
THE first clause, states that in violation of the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation, made at London on the 10th Nov. 1794, his Britannic majesty had caused the imprisonment of our seamen sailing under the flag of the U. States.—The treaty [2 vol. L. U. S. 454] secures the inviolability of the citizens, and subjects of the respective powers, and we are informed by the law of nations [Vat. 655, § 39.] "That a nation acts against the nature and essence of every treaty of peace, nay against peace itself, by deliberately, and wantonly offending him, with whom peace has been made, and treating him or his subjects, incompatible with peace, and which he cannot suffer without being wanting to himself." But it may be said that this has not been authorized by the British government. Let us examine that fact. It is declared by the law of nations, [Vat. 252, § 73, 74, 76.] "That however as it is impossible, for the best regulated state, or for the most vigilant and absolute sovereign, to model at his pleasure, all the actions of his subjects, and to confine them on every occasion, to the most exact obedience, it would be unjust to impute to the nation or to the sovereign, all the faults of the citizens, we ought not then to say in general that we have received an injury from a nation, because we have received it from one of its members."
"But if a nation or its leader approves and ratifies the fact committed by a citizen, it makes the act its own, the offence ought then to be attributed to the nation as the author of the true injury, of which the citizen is perhaps only the instrument."
"If the sovereign disavows the act he ought to inflict on the offender exemplary punishment."
So far I have called in aid the law of nations; I will now refer to the form of the authority in the case of imprisonment, which is in these words, [Fost. C. L. 166.] "In pursuance of his majesty's order in council, dated the 19th day Jan. 7 1742. We do hereby empower you to impress or cause to be impressed so many seamen, &c.—and I will refer you to the facts in your own possession, that his Britannic majesty approves the act, both by continuing the impressments, and by his lately promoting the captain of the Cambrian frigate (whom he recalled to appease our complaints on that head) to the command of a ship of the line; so that in form, in law, and in fact his Britannic majesty has caused the imprisonment of our seamen, or he must have punished, and not promoted so notorious an offender. On this point I presume then there can be no doubt."
Mr. President—I have thought it neither unprofitable nor irrelevant to the present subject, to examine the right of impressing British subjects.
British jurists have more than questioned this right, and the British parliament have, I presume, decided the question.
Sir Edw. Coke [2 inst. 47] says—"The king cannot send any subject against his will out of the realm, not even into Ireland, for then under pretence of service, he might send him into banishment. [H. H. P. C. Notes, 679] In Hales H. P. C. it is declared "repugnant to the liberty of an Englishman and irreconcilable to the established rules of law, that a man, without any offence by him committed, or any law to authorize it should be hurried away like a criminal from his friends and family, and carried by force into a dangerous service."
That the common law did not admit of such a practice, must have been the opinion of the British parliament, who in the time of Charles I. passed a statute [16 C. I. C. 5] "to authorize the impressment of soldiers & seamen for sea service or service beyond sea," which soon after expired, being of short duration. They might also have been of the same opinion in the time of [2 & 3 Ann. c. 19. § 3 & 4 Ann. c. 11. § 4] when a number of statutes of a very short duration passed in parliament, in the same terms as the statute of Charles above stated. I presume they would never have passed laws to have authorized a proceeding that was justifiable by the common law. Judge Foster, who is quoted by Britons as an authority on this point, shall be examined. [Fost. C. L. 157] He states in the case of Broadfoot, who was indicted for the murder of Calahan, "That by pressing mariners on one hand, a very useful body of men seem to be put under hardships inconsistent with the temper and genius of a free government, on the other the necessity of the case seems to entitle the public to the service of this body of men, whenever the safety of the whole calls for it. "I think the crown has a right to command the service of these people whenever the public safety calls for it, the same right that it hath to require the personal service of every man able to bear arms in case of a sudden invasion or formidable insurrection. "The right in both cases is founded on one and the same principle, the necessity of the case, in order to

the preservation of the whole." But he adds, [Fost. C. L. 154] "If it be asked where are the adjudged cases, on which he groundeth his opinion? He freely confesseth that he hath not met with one in which the legality of pressing for the sea service hath directly come in question. He states that according to his best apprehension, (having thought much upon the subject) the right of impressing mariners for the public service is a prerogative, inherent in the crown, grounded upon the common law, and recognized by many acts of parliament." With great deference to his honor, I would ask if any thing can be evidence of the common law, but judicial decisions on the point which he admits are not to be found?—I will also examine the statutes on which he relies as recognizing this right. I would here observe that the holds the soldier and seaman alike bound by the same law, and it would [Fost. C. L. 166] seem by Adm. Seymour's commission, that his power extended to impress ships, captains, masters, pilots and seamen, as well as all other persons fit for the purpose. This was for the sea and foreign service, and did not extend to land soldiers; as till the 24th year of Charles II, all the lands were held by military tenures, whereby the tenants were obliged to furnish soldiers and every thing necessary for them in war; but by 24 C. II. [24 C. II. c. 12] these tenures, were abolished, and I question much whether the stat. Charles I. extended to the feudal tenants, who were bound to serve only in England. By a statute of Henry VII. [17 H. 7. c. 1] it is enacted, that if any soldier being no captain immediately retained with the king which shall be in wages, and retained, or take any press to serve the king upon the sea or upon the land beyond sea, depart out of the king's service without licence from the captain, it shall be adjudged felony.
The stat. of Henry VI. [18 II. 6. c. 19] against desertion was construed to extend to soldiers bound by tenure or covenant to serve on land—and a question was made whether soldiers who had taken, press to serve against the rebels in Ireland, were liable to the penalties of that law, which was cleared up in parliament in these words, "That the said stat. Hen. VI. in all pains, forfeitures and penalties did, doth, and hereafter shall extend as well to every mariner and gunner having taken, or who hereafter shall take press of wages, to serve her queen's majesty, as it did, or doth, to soldiers, any opinion to the contrary notwithstanding." These are the statutes from whence the right is pretended to be inferred; which, I presume, go to shew that the mariner and soldier must be insisted before they are liable to the penalties of desertion, and that it is by contract and not by force, the soldier becomes bound to serve, and that the right is founded in the prostitution of the found of the word [Boy. D. Cow. Inst. J. L. D.] press for the sense, which word means "money paid to a soldier or sailor to enlist"—nor is it at all to be wondered at, that a right founded in necessity, the tyrant's plea, should rest on a pretext so flimsy, or that the barrires of etymology should not be able to withstand, as necessity has no law, the physical force of a press gang. And although this right of the seaman to be exempt from service but on their enlistment, has been under the claim of prerogative, substantially violated, yet the form of the commission to impress retains the evidence of this violation. It is in these words: [Fost. C. L. 15 c.] "We do hereby empower and direct you to impress or cause to be impressed so many seamen, &c. giving unto each man one shilling for press money," &c. Thus I have shewn, that British subjects are not legally bound unless they receive press, or bounty to enlist. And to avoid imposition it is provided by statute [5 & 6 W. & M. c. 15] "that no person shall be enlisted for the land service, who did not in presence of a magistrate, high constable, &c. declare his free consent to be enlisted as a soldier."
CONGRESSIONAL REGISTER.
TUESDAY, Dec. 10.
A letter was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting a report and estimate of the revenue of the U. States for the years 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, and for three quarters of the year 1805; which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
A petition was presented from the legislative council of the territory of Orleans, praying that all the lands within the city of New-Orleans, and such other public lands as Congress may see fit, be applied to the support of schools and other institutions for the education of youth in said territory; which was referred to Messrs. G. W. Campbell, Jones, Bryan, J. Whitehill and Wadsworth.
The Committee of Claims made a report favourable to the petition of Geo. Little, which was referred to a committee of the whole on Tuesday next.
The House took into consideration the amendments of the committee of the whole to the bill prohibiting, for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the U. States; in all of which they concurred.
Mr. Cook moved to substitute "five hundred dollar" in the room of "one hundred;" the sum for exporting prohibited articles beyond which is followed by the forfeiture of the vessel—under the impression that the provision was too rigorous.
This amendment was supported by Mr. Crowninshield, and opposed by Mr. Dawson, and lost—77 members concurring in the report of the committee of the whole.
On the motion of Mr. Olin, "cannon balls and mortars" were added to the list of prohibited articles.
On motion of Mr. Dawson an amendment was introduced, applying the penalties of the bill to the exportation of the prohibited articles by land.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson the provisions of the bill were extended to the territories of the U. S.
Mr. Gregg said he understood the bill under consideration was only a report in part. He had no disposition to oppose its passage. He only rose to express his hope that when the committee made a further report, they would lay before the House the information necessary to enable them to act intelligently. It had, from the commencement of the government, been the practice of the House to call on the Secretary of War to state the amount of military stores on hand, accompanied by his opinion of the further supplies deemed necessary. No such thing had yet been done this session. The House neither knew the quantity of military stores on hand, accompanied by his opinion of the further supplies deemed necessary. No such thing had yet been done this session. The House neither knew the quantity of military stores on hand, or could calculate the effects of the bill. They did not know what was the quantity of sulphur and salt-petre on hand, or whether there was a sufficiency of those important raw materials, in case we should be embroiled in a war—
The Speaker here interrupted Mr. Gregg by observing that there was no motion before the House.
After a few remarks from Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Gregg on the details of the bill, it was ordered, on the motion of the former, to be re-committed to the committee who introduced it, for amendment.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11.
Mr. John C. Smith from the Committee of Claims, made a report adverse to the petition of Wm. Winall, in which the House concurred.
A message from the President of the United States apprised the House that he had signed the act making an additional appropriation for the naval service during the year 1805.
Mr. Dawson reported various amendments to the bill "prohibiting for a limited time, the exportation of arms and ammunition from the U. States," which the House took immediately into consideration, and concurred in, with an amendment, striking out "pig iron," from the prohibited articles.
The bill, thus amended, remains the same in substance as it passed the committee of the whole.
It was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
Mr. Bidwell said that in the late war between the U. States and Tripoli, distinguished services had been rendered by Mr. Eaton, which had contributed to the peace lately made with that power. Intimation of this fact was not only derived from its public notoriety, but likewise from the President of the U. States. He thought these services worthy the notice of Congress. He therefore submitted the following resolution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. States in Congress assembled, That the President of the U. States be requested to present a sword, in the name of Congress, to William Eaton, Esq. as a testimony of the high sense entertained of his gallantry and good conduct in leading a small band of our countrymen and others through the desert of
Lybia on an expedition against Tripoli, in conjunction with the ex-Bashaw of that regency; defeating the Tripolitan army at Derne, with the assistance of a small part of the naval force of the United States, and contributing thereby to a successful termination of the war, and the restoration of our captive fellow citizens to liberty and their country.
Referred, on the motion of Mr. Varnum, to a committee of the whole tomorrow.
FOREIGN ARTICLES.
LONDON, Feb. 14.
Price of Stocks this day at one o'clock, Consols, for money, 60 7-8—for account 61—for account 61—Reduced 61 5/8.
We have been shewn a letter from an officer, in the Expedition under Sir David Baird: it is dated from the coast of South America. There was then little doubt of their final destination being the Cape of Good-Hope.
Letters of recall have been sent off by the King's messengers to nearly all our ambassadors at Foreign Courts.
As soon as Mr. Fox was re-elected yesterday, for Westminster, he got into the chair, prepared for him, which was crimson damask, richly gilt, and covered with laurels. He was chaired round Covent Garden, amidst the acclamations of the populace. When he quitted the chair he went into Hudson's Hotel, Covent Garden; the instant he got out of the chair, the populace tore the laurels off and carried it in triumph.
In the afternoon, the friends of Mr. Fox dined at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, Mr. Fox in the chair. Mr. Sheridan sat on his right hand, and Lord R. Spencer on his left. The dinner was served up about six o'clock.
Mr. Fox, after observing that he had not intended to propose the health of any member of that Administration of which he had the honor to form a part, said, that he meant, notwithstanding, to make one exception, and that was
"The Lord High Chancellor of England, and the Trial by Jury."
Mr. Fox then observed, that as he not only labored under some degree of indisposition as must have been observed on the hustings that day, but also had some business to transact, he would beg leave to retire, after giving a toast which he had long been in the habit of proposing—
"The cause of Liberty all over the world."
The Hon. Thomas Erskine, Son of the present Lord High Chancellor of England, is appointed ambassador to the United States of America.
BY THE MAILS
CINCINNATI, March 3.
On Friday and Saturday last the two GUN-BOATS, which have been building at Columbia, were launched. The launches were fine and free from any accident—They appear to be built of the best materials, and the workmanship to be very good.
BOSTON, April 14.
Capt. Wilson, who arrived at Baltimore last Thursday from St. Jago de Cuba, informs that on the 11th of March he fell in with an English fleet of twenty-five sail of the line, under convoy of a sloop of war from Jamaica bound to Halifax; that on the 15, in the evening, he saw a large French privateer full of men go into the fleet; that on the 19th, off the Havanna, they experienced a very heavy gale, and on the 20th he saw the Commodore bearing away with a signal of distress, the privateer remaining in the fleet. On the 21st, he saw the privateer and about twenty of the fleet standing to the southward, and is of opinion they were captured.
Six French line of battle ships, and some frigates supposed from Brest,
have been seen going into a Spanish port, said to be Porto Cabello;—of which information had been received by Admiral Duckworth; who was in pursuit of them.
Capt. Williams arrived at Philadelphia, informs, that March 22, lat. 25, long. 65, he spoke the British frigate Cleopatra. Capt. White, who informed, that a French squadron, under Adm. Gantheaume, had captured the outward bound China fleet, from England—By our December Steele's list, the Cleopatra was then at Plymouth, and commanded by Captain M'Kenzie.—CENT.
Late accounts from St. Domingo say, the Leander was recruiting there for Miranda's expedition against the Spanish province of Carracas.
Mr. Ogden of New-York, in consequence of the prosecutions instituted against him by the Executive of the United States, has stopped payment.
The Grand-Jury of New-York, have found bills of indictment against Samuel C. Ogden, Col. W. Smith, Capt. W. Armstrong, Gen. Miranda, and Capt. T. Lewis, implicated in Miranda's expedition.
Capt. Moffat arrived at Philadelphia, informs, that an embargo was laid at Laguira, the 6th ult. on American vessels in consequence of Miranda's expedition, fitted out at New-York.
NEWPORT.
THURSDAY....April 17, 1806.
Yesterday the freemen of this state assembled in their respective towns throughout the State, and gave in their votes for governor, Lieutenant governor, and senators. The following are all the returns we have been able to obtain.
FOR GOVERNOR.
   Smith. Arnold. Jackson.     Newport 137 4 171   Middletown 29 7   Portsmouth 80 98   N. Kingstown 38 73 45   S. Kingstown 25 19 76   Jamestown 10 3 12   Warren 69 36   388 99 445  
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
   Pushman. Wilbor. Martin.     Newport 100 6 207   Middletown 25 11   Portsmouth 75 95   S. Kingstown 3 50 55   Jamestown 8 18   Warren 69 30   285 86 386  
GENERAL TREASURER.
   Taber. Sherburne.     Newport. 141 168   Middletown. 19 16   Portsmouth. 68 108   South Kingstown. 17 101   Warren. 69 36   314 429  
Jackson has a majority of 7, in the town of East Greenwich, and 6 in the town of Warwick.
PROXIES —The freemen of this State have so long been accustomed to being provided with a printed list of the names of those persons, upon whom they are desirous of bestowing their suffrages as state officers, that many of them consider such list as a kind of legal instrument, or record of court, which cannot be form'd without the consent and express agreement of the persons of whose names it is composed, or by the command of some authority constituted for that purpose. But the truth is, this list of votes or prox as it is called, is made out and printed, merely for the convenience of the freemen; and for no other purpose. Every person therefore, has a right to prepare such a prox as best suits himself; and likewise to persuade others to make use of such prox, if he chuses.
For there can be no more harm in printing a vote, than in writing one. If it be printed, it is still a vote. Printing it does not alter its nature. But no man we presume will be so foolish

as to pretend to say, that a vote cannot be lawfully written, without the consent of the person whose name it bears be first obtained. If then I can lawfully write a vote, without first consulting the person whose name I put upon it, can I not likewise print one? Is there any magic in a printer's types which can alter its nature? No; I presume there is no man foolish enough to think so; although I know there are some sufficiently knavish to say so.
The foregoing remarks have been occasioned by the following incidents. In the course of last week a gentleman called at this office and requested me to print him some proxies with Gen. Martin at the head of them. We accordingly did. Immediately after those proxies were circulated, the Gen. called on me, in company with several federalists, and requested me to give him the name of the person who had procured those proxies to be printed. I refused to comply with his request. He then went away apparently dissatisfied; and I am told his friends, the federalists, have since shown a great deal of irritation about this affair, and have told of some great and noble things which they would do, if they were in Gen. Martin's place.
Now, to set the conduct of these parties in a clear light, it is necessary to give the following statement of facts. Previous to our printing the proxies in which Gen. Martin was at the head, we printed a large number for Gen. Martin himself, in part of which Col. Smith stood as Governor, and in the rest Judge Arnold:—And Gen. Martin knew at the time he got those proxies printed, that he had put those two gentlemen into them, not only without their knowledge but contrary to their wishes. Is Gen. Martin then, the man who ought to complain of being put into a prox without his consent? But says the General, Col. Smith and Judge Arnold had consented that their names should be placed at the heads of two different proxies, and therefore I had a right to put what names under theirs I pleased; but as I have not given my consent to be placed at the head of a prox, it is a criminal act to place me there. —If the General be not a federalist, this is certainly federal logic. But this kind of reasoning is so palpably absurd, we do not despair of convincing him of his error. We will therefore just ask him, if we had taken what is called the federal prox, and placed the names of a despicable set of fellows below his and Mr. Jackson's, would he not have resented it?—Would he not have considered it as highly insulting? He undoubtedly would! What then is the inference? The inference is inevitable, that any man has as good a right to put Gen. Martin at the head of a prox, without his consent, as Gen. Martin has to put himself into a prox with Col. Smith at the head of it without Col. Smith's consent. We by no means mean to insinuate, by what we have said, that Gen. Martin is not a man of a fair reputation; but we have put this strong case, to show, that there can be as much mischief done by putting a man's name into a prox, with other names than those with which he had consented that his should be so associated; as there can in placing a man's name in another part of a prox, than that in which he had consented that it should stand: Consequently, if the person who hired us to print two hundred proxies with Gen. Martin's name at their head, has done wrong in so doing, Gen. Martin, who has procured three thousand and five hundred to be printed with Col. Smith's name at their head, and his own name under Col. Smith's, without Col. Smith's consent, has most assuredly outsin all reckoning.
We will now answer the bluffing threats, and sullen growls of the federalists, by stating some of their own conduct, which is exactly similar to that which they so much complain of
in us. Gen. Martin has repeatedly declared, that his name was put into the federal prox, expressly contrary to his consent , and before he had given permission to any man , to make use of it as a candidate for the office of Lieutenant Governor of this state.—Here then we see that the federalists in the first place solicited Gen. Martin's consent to stand candidate for Lieutenant Governor; that he absolutely refused to give such consent; that nevertheless they proceeded to put his name into their prox as a candidate for that office: that after this federal prox was in circulation, the general went to his REPUBLICAN friends, and gave them his consent to stand candidate for the above office. What then did the federalists do in this case? Did they not give him a place in the prox which he had never consented to fill? What more have we done? Nothing. Then let these vapouring threateners, and discontented growlers, hold their peace.
We will close these remarks by observing, that we have been informed that one of these noble federalists has said, that were he Gen. Martin, he would blow the editor's brains out, unless he would give information who employed him to print the offensive proxies. For this lusty speech, of this lusty gentleman, we shall quote, when we have leisure, a passage from Marshall's history of the life of Washington, which will show the public, to what effect this heroic man, once blew out his breath .
The Honorable John Langdon, is re-elected governor of the State of New Hampshire, without opposition.
MISSACHUSETTS ELECTION. The last returns gave SULLIVAN, 24,195 STRONG 16,856.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
BRAN NEW LOGICK, OR AN INVINCIBLE PLEA FOR BRITISH DEPREDATION ON AMERICAN COMMERCE.
BY LANCASTER LOYAL, ESQ. Candidate for a Peerage or a Pension.
CANTO II. ARGUMENT.
BOLD Lancaster right glad to find Himself and Pegasus in wind, Given from a post meridian start, Sheer alamede, a second part;— On legs and wings, he drives like dab chick,— Bangs horse and rider, with his crab stick, Ekes out his plea, with fund of flock yet, Like royal advocates at Cock-pit, Flings his keen shafts 'bout 'continuity,' As ever man or Briton threw at ye, And sanctions, as he wields, his thunder, a "world" of Yankees knocking under.
AGAIN I come, with tropes and pith, To hurl your treach'ries in your teeth, Resolved by logick's bold invention, To doo-ee your peaks or—loose a pension,— How I prang a host of ideas budding! At the first slice of England's padding! And since I've topp'd with hearty roost, I'll give her cause—a sturdy boost.
While burnt and scittish with the pain, Her wiles may bid you burn again, For when your cautious flag has mis'd 'em, She spreads prohibitory system. Your trade, when old rule legalizes, "Infructious new" shall make good prizes, As Laplanders, on snow-banks jamming, Wear a broad shoe—to keep from slumping. Shall this "new power" her quid nunc tell
ye on, A mushroom spawn of stale rebellion Infest her misery, as the fact is, And she not trounce the saucy practice? When she the common foe opposes, With empty purse and batter'd noses, Shall she indulge your patronage habit, To seek advantage, but—to nab it! And while absolv'd from war and tribute, Read every campaign bat to squib it, And acting o'er old Holland's milching, (Which with a prize court is but filching,) Send cargo out,—and so annul it, That British seamen dare not steal it? While those brave "oaks," from such dry fray, Seek every chance to run away; And shall the thus, in christian lands, The harvest loose for lack of hands! Forced—lest her glory meet eclipses, To steal poor-bed-tars—like gypsies.— Sustaining riffs from free-born ruffians, Of Wright's republish—kicks and cassings, Who, to dread battle call'd to budge, So fight with old rebellious grudge, That Gernsey whelp or Madam wench, man, Would fain be bristle to a Frenchman. But since your coward fools won't lift once,
Nor ply your bones in her assistance, Her quota full, she'll tax each elf— To pay the scot,—and help herself;— And catching rogues in British water, "In-entigate" them,—what you're a'ter, And mangle all your stamps and scratches, Take a fly; peep beneath your hatches; And dare you, when she'd fain be knowing, Refuse—whence came ye—whether going?— And scold, should Englishmen be bolder Than Yankee Farmer or Inn-holder, (Who ne'er to great your route's circuitry, Trace it in all its continuity,) And round your back, when she obliges, T'unfold your dark, continual voyages,— And mad to swear to o'er your right, Refuse to tell how he came by't: Such blindness and ignorance! Excites, at least, great curiosity;— Ye thus declining to unrol it, Who could be sponser—but ye stole it. Shall custom-house—like marriage-duties, Efface the name and virgin beauties? Or storing—fix it to your odd will, As priests in lent turn lamb to cod-fish? And load ye not your thievish luggers, But to export again the fugars?— For Yankee-land we know, in mass, is In "ancient usage" of Molasses. I pause again—if any man, sir, Should guiltless plead, by making answer, I'll—thirdly—rise, with usual steerge, To close the case and—take my peerage.
COMMUNICATION.
DIED—At Philadelphia, on the 3d inst. Mr. ELIHU PALMER, in the 42d year of his age.—He was a man who "preferred poverty and a good conscience, to wealth gained by hypocrisy." His last hour was rendered tranquil by a retrospect of a life devoted to virtue, to truth, and the happiness of his fellow creatures.—His services will be lasting, and his memory immortal.
FOR SALE BY James D'Wolfe, FOURTH proof French BRANDY, in pipes. Claret WINE, of a superior quality, in casks. Do. in Boxes of 30 bottles each. OIL of Olives in boxes of 12 bottles. Excellent imported Beaver HATS, and A few Bags of ALMONDS. Bristol, April 14, 1806.
TWO NEW CHAISES, WITH Plated Harness complete, for Sale, on a liberal credit.—Apply to WALTER CORNELL, No. 106, Thames-Street. Newport, April 16.
THE Creditors of FREDERICK GARDINER, of North-Kingstown in the County of Washington, laborer, are hereby notified to appear if they think fit, at the next General Assembly, to be holden at Newport, on the first Wednesday in May next, to show cause if any they have, why the prayer of his Petition for the benefit of the Insolvent Act, passed June, 1756, should not be granted. THOMAS PECKHAM, Dep. Sec'ry. Newport, April 14th, 1806.
TAKEN UP, ON the West side of Dyer's Island, a small CEDAR BOAT, about eleven feet keel.—The owner may have her again, on proving property and paying charges, by applying to HUMPHREY TAYLOR, No. 11 Washington-Street. Newport, April 16, 1806.
War Department, March 1, 1806. Notice is Hereby Given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock at noon of the first Wednesday in June next, for the supply of all rations that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October 1806, until the 30th day of September 1807, bound days inclusive, at the following places, viz. First, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and territory of Michigan, and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.
Second, At South-West Point, Toltecico Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Third, At the garrison near Vincennes on the river Wabash, at Fort Mifflin, New Madrid, Chickasaw Bluff, Arkansas, Natches, and Fort Adams, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited in the Mississippi territory, except the county of Washington, and at any place or places in the Indian territory south of the 41st degree of north latitude and fifty miles east of the Mississippi river.
Fourth, At St. Louis, St. Charles, Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Louisiana north of New Madrid, and at any place or places in the Indian territory within fifty miles east of the Mississippi river, and south of the 41st degree of north latitude, Fort Mifflin excepted.
Fifth, At New Orleans, Plaquemines, Point Coupee, Opelousas, Natchitoches, Appelleufas, Attakap, Fort Stodert, Fort St. Stephens, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the territory of Orleans, or in the county of Washington in the Mississippi territory, and at any place or places, on the west side of the Mississippi river below Arkansas.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States from the 1st day of January 1807, to 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, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia and the Creek nation.
Seventh, at Charleston, Rocky Mount, 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 North and South Carolina.
Eighth, At Norfolk, and 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, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Tenth, At Fort Mifflin, Carlisle, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, east of the Mountains, and within the states of New Jersey, and Delaware.
Eleventh, At Pittsburg, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of Pennsylvania, west of the mountains.
Twelfth, At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the state of New York, Niagara, and its dependencies excepted.
Thirteenth, At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the states of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.
Fourteenth, 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 town of Springfield, and the district of Maine, excepted.
Fifteenth, 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 and the district of Maine.
Sixteenth, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts, and for the armories and other persons employed in the United States armory at that place, from the 1st day of January 1807 to the 31st day of December in the same year, both days inclusive.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET, And possession given immediately, a large two story DWELLING-HOUSE and Lot of LAND, SITUATED in Wickford, in North-Kingstown, on the Main-Street.—Said House is well finished and is a good stand for business.—For terms apply to CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN, Living on the premises, April 8th, 1806.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the 25th inst. at 11 o'clock, A. M. if not previously disposed of at Private Sale, A LOT OF LAND,
IN Farewell-Street, with a large two story Dwelling-House thereon standing, having four rooms on a floor, large Cellar underneath, large garden and yard, with a good well of water. BENJAMIN HADWEN. Newport 4th Mo. 9th, 1806.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, On the first Monday of June next, at Eleven o'clock, A. M. if not previously disposed of at Private Sale,
THE Estate belonging to the Marine Society, lately occupied by Capt. John Warner, situated on Easton's Point, bounded on Washington and Poplar Streets—a very pleasant and airy situation.—The terms will be made known at the time and place of Sale. Newport, April, 9th, 1806.
HAVANNA SUGARS & HIDES, On reasonable terms and liberal credit for approved security.
JOHN D'WOLFE & HERSEY BRADFORD, HAVE for Sale, 1000 boxes assorted Havanna SUGARS, of a superior quality, now landing from on board the ship Andromache, at the wharf of Capt. John D'Wolfe;—They will contract to deliver said Sugars in Boston, should the purchasers wish it. —Also— 200 excellent Salted Hides. Bristol, R. I. April 8, 1806.
Garden Seeds. CALL at J. Taylor's Medicine Store, No. 148, Thames-Street, where you may be supplied with a great variety of GARDEN SEEDS, of the latest importation—consisting of the different kinds of Peas, Beans, Cabbages, Lettuce, Radish, Turnip, Carrot, Beet, Parsnip, Onion, Squash, Cucumber, &c. &c. &c. N. B. Drugs, Medicines, Spices, Paints, Dyestuffs, &c. &c. &c. as usual. Newport, March 25th, 1806. 6#

POETRY.
AN EXTRACT.
A Bosom should remain unseen, Hid from the lawless glance; No charm there is, so great, I ween, Which fancy's dream cannot enhance.
The scanty robe, and bosom bare, Wither the bud of virgin shame; The sleeveless arm, and forward stare, Ill become the virgin's name.
What feals the blush of timid shame, Steals the first of beauty's charms; What grace and modesty disclaim, Can add no force to beauty's arms.
I love to see the maid aspire, By other arts to please; I love the simple, neat attire, Combining elegance with ease.
LATE OMISSIONS.
CAPTURE OF CAPE-OF-GOOD-HOPE.
The Cape-of-Good-Hope surrendered to the English, on the 10th Jan. 1806. The English squadron consisting of the Diadem, 64 guns; Raisonable, 64; Belleequax, 64; Diomedes, 50; Meda, 38; Narcissus, 32; another frigate, a brig, three Indian men, and 38 transports, with 7,300 troops commanded by General Baird. The squadron commanded by Commodore Sir Home Popham. The troops landed on the 5th on the Hottentot shore;—And were opposed by the Dutch troops under Gen. Yansen—The defense was obstinate, and rumor gives the loss of the Dutch at 1000, and the British from 600 to 800. The Dutch troops were defeated, and fled into the country; and the colony capitulated.
ARTICLES OF CAPITULATION,
Agreed upon, and signed, between H. C. Baron Von Popham, Dutch Military Commandant; and Major-General Sir David Baird, and Commodore Sir Home Popham, Commanders of the army and squadron of his Britannic Majesty, Jan. 10, 1806.
There are Fourteen Articles in the Capitulation, by which it is stipulated, that the town, batteries, &c. should be immediately surrendered to the British—that the garrison should receive the honors of war, be prisoners until exchanged; and that the officers to have their parole, &c.—That the French subjects should be comprehended in the capitulation;—That private property should be free and untouched;—That the public property of every description should be delivered up;—That the inhabitants should enjoy their rights, privileges and worship;—That the Paper money should continue current;—That the prisoners should not be pressed into the English service; and that two ships sunk just before the surrender, should be raised at the expense of those who sunk them.
A letter from Canton, received by the Mandarin, says—"Perhaps it may alleviate affliction by your giving notice, that two of the crew of the late ship Boston, captured at Nootka, were living with the natives at that place, in Sept. 1804.—If my memory serves me, one is named Thompson, the other Jewett Rogers, both I believe belong to Boston—the former I understand, is the son of a boat-builder, living at the north part of the town—Every other person on board the ship was massacred.—The above mentioned was badly wounded in the attack; but after the natives got possession of the ship and learnt these two were mechanics, they were spared—Shortly after they recovered.—This may be relied on."
Benjamin T. Chandler
Is opening at his Shop No. 9. Cheap Side Providence, directly opposite the Roger Williams Bank, a large assortment of Ingrain & Scotch Floor Carpetings, which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased in the State. Also, a large assortment of Dry Goods, lower than usual.
August 20,
John F. Townsend, & Co.
At their Store No. 123 Thames-Street, front of Capt. James Perry's, offer for Sale a handsome assortment of
Fancy & Staple Goods,
Suited to the Season, which they are determined to Sell as low as can be purchased in New- port:
AMONG WHICH ARE, Excellent Dutch Broad French Laces, Cloth, Laced Silk Sleeves and Best superfine English, English Silk Gloves, blue, black, and mix-White and chintz Fri- do, ges, Second, middling, and White and Colored low priced do. Bed-Lace, Super, and other Cassi. Very fine India Book & meres, Mull Mulline. Very fine white flannel. Extra long and habit Yellow, blue, black, red Kid Gloves, and green flannels, Mens white and black Baizes and Serges, Silk Gloves, Coatings & Fearnought Russia and English Di- lrich Linens and Shirt aper. Cottons, 5-4 and 6-4 English Di- Velvets and Patent aper, for table-cloths, Worsted Cord, 8-4 elegant Satin, Patent Cord and other Damask Shawls Waistcoating, Camels Hair do. Blankets from 6-4 to English Lute strings, 11-4ths. Umbrellas, &c. &c. Newport, January 1, 1806,
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF LAND, under good improvement, containing 160 feet in front on John Street, and 100 feet on Laven Street.—Said Lot is well fenced with Locust posts, handsomely situated for building. For terms apply to BENJAMIN FAIRBANKS. Newport, Feb. 12th, 1806.
Wholesale & Retail at WILDER'S Book-Store, No. 104—Thames-Street.
FOR Sale by the Subscribers, the most valuable and extensive assortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY ever offered in this State; and at prices much less than can be bought elsewhere. Their collection of books is in all Arts and Sciences, Bibles—Their assortment will be found from the smallest pocket size to the largest folio, of 37 different editions, at prices from 10 to 30 per cent. less than others sell.—Every new publication of merit, will be for sale at their Store as soon as from the press.—Next week will be opened a further collection, of several hundred volumes of the most valuable books.
Circulating Library.
They will circulate any book in their store, upon the following terms, from which they will not vary—viz. The whole set to be taken at once, and the value thereof deposited; from which value, 6 per cent. per week will be retained for the use of the books—it always being at the election of the person taking the books to keep or return them. If they are materially damaged they will not be taken back in any case.
These terms may not appear so accommodating, but the public may be assured that no other plan can be adopted to keep a valuable collection of books for circulation without loss to the Librarian. G. WANTON, & Co. Newport, March 12th.
TO BE SOLD, By SHEFFIELD ATTWOOD, At No. 10, on the Ferry Wharf, below Market Square.
50 Hhds good retailing Molasses, 50 Do. do. New Rum, A few Hhds. Antigua & Jamaica Rum, A few pipes Holland Gin, 6 Tierces new Rice, 20 Boxes Hard Soap, 300 Bushels old Corn, 30 Boxes 1st quality mould and dip'd tallow Candles, 70 Bbls. prime Beef in good order for shipping, 60 Bbls. mels Beef, Cables of any dimensions and Cordage of any size can be had on the shortest notice, A few pieces Ravens Duck, Sundry Dwelling-Houses in different parts of the Town. Newport, Oct. 9, 1805.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HAS FOR SALE, A 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. April 2, 1804. 83.
POTATOES.
TWO Hundred Barrels and 200 Bushels POTATOES, in excellent shipping order, on board the Schooner Nancy, at HAN- DRY'S Wharf.—Apply to EARL & ALLSTON. April 2, 1806.
CASH GIVEN FOR RAGS, at this Office.
MOSES & WILLIAM THURTON,
Return their Thanks, TO their Customers and the public in general, for their custom the last year, hoping for a continuance—as every attention will be paid to the business, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. They now offer at wholesale or retail, at their old stand, No. 25, Broad-Street, opposite the Hay-Scales, the following articles, viz.
  Jamaica, } W. India, } Rum. N. England, } Cherry. } Gin. } Cogniac, } Brandy. Spanish, } Sherry, } Lisbon, } Wines. Malaga, } Molasses. } Vinegar, by the hhd. } or barrel. } Hyson, } Souchong, } TEAS. Bohea. }  Loaf, } Lump, } SUGARS. Brown, } Flour. } Raisins. } Ginger. } Nutmegs. } Pepper. } Pearlashes. } Chocolate. } Cocoa Shells. } Spanish Segars, per box. }  
Together with a number of other articles. Dry Goods and Crockery-Ware.
ALSO, 500 wt. warranted salt petred HAMS. 7 firkins Hogs Lard. 4 do. Butter.
The BAKING BUSINESS, Is carried on by them in all its branches.—They constantly keep on hand, Pilot, Navy, and Ship BREAD, sufficient to supply any vessel at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms—warranted equal to any baked in this State, or imported from the Southward, for keeping during the longest voyages. Newport, March 26, 1805.
VALUABLE BOOKS.
JUST IMPORTED, And now opening and for Sale at Wilder's Book-Store, by GEORGE WANTON, & Co. THE greatest variety of Books, of the latest European and American publications, ever offered in Newport:—The prices of which will be found much lower than usual. Their assortment being so extensive, and advertising expensive, they must omit particularizing, and solicit their friends and the public, to call and see for themselves.
AS ABOVE, War in Disguise—price 75 cents. Answer to do. 50 Life of General Moreau, 87 1/2 Life of Lord Nelson, 25 Acerbi's Travels, 2 vols. 4to. 11 50 cts. Large discounts to those who purchase several sets. Subscribers to Washington's Life, are requested to call and take their books. Newport, March 5, 1805.
For Sale,
THAT well known, beautiful FARM, belonging to the subscriber, lying about one mile from the Town of Newport, containing one hundred acres, with a large, convenient well finished Dwelling-House, Cheese-House, Cribb, Barn, Chaise-House, and other necessary buildings thereon; an excellent Orchard of engrafted and wilding fruit, which makes from 50 to 60 barrels of Cyder yearly—very well sheltered with large trees; and a beautiful Garden. It is unnecessary to describe the goodness of the soil, as it is well known to be equal if not superior to any on this Island, with one of the first privileges of manure from the Beach adjoining;—a beautiful pond below the orchard, where fine perch and other fish are taken in great abundance, and in the season of it, the finest shooting of sea fowl of almost every description; The whole lying beautifully to the sun. The greatest part of said Farm being now in meadow land, that will average two tons of hay to the acre; the remainder suitable for barley &c. The above estate is well fenced, in suitable divisions, with the best of stone wall. An indisputable title will be given, and the terms made easy.—Apply to. NICHOLAS P. EASTON, on the premises. Newport, October 9, 1805.
JOHN SHEARMAN, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to No. 133, Thames-Street, opposite Messrs. Gardner and Dean's Auction-Store; where he has for sale, as usual, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c. &c. as cheap as ever. Newport, May 31st, 1805.
TO BE SOLD, OR LET, AND possession given the 25th of this month, that pleasantly situated Farm, in the town of Middletown, belonging to the subscriber, about three miles distance from the State House, now occupied by George Hathaway, which extends from the main west road to the water on the river; consisting of about 230 acres of good Land, which lays very convenient for obtaining Manure, from an extensive shore, belonging to the Farm; with suitable Buildings in good repair.—The Land is well fenced, with an excellent young Orchard, containing between four and five acres of the best fruit Trees.—For terms apply to JOHN C. SCOTT. Newport, March 10, 1806.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of William Tillinghast, Merchant, late of Newport, deceased, represents an insolvent, that the Court of Probate of the town of Newport have allowed six months from this date, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the undersigned Commissioners, who will receive the same at their respective dwellings at any time within said term.—No claims will be received unless properly attested.
JOHN SLOCUM, } Commis- JOHN M. MANSFIELD, } sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, or to Sally M. Smith, at the Store of Mrs. Tillinghast whole receipt will be a complete discharge.
WILLIAM MOORE, jr. } Adminis- CALEB GREEN, } trators. STEPHEN CAHOONE, } Newport, 7th October, 1805.
For sale by JACOB RICARDSON, AT THE POST-OFFICE, A large Assortment of Books and Stationary.
The circulating Library has every day, something new added to the large collection of Books.
A general Assortment of School Books;
Among them are Murray's which are certainly the best books for Schools now in print.—His first book for Children, Reader, Grammar, Introduction, and Sequel.
ALMANACKS for the Year 1806. Charts of all the World— America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, Book and Sheet.
WRITING PAPER, Of all qualities by the ream or quire—Quills of all qualities—Waters and Sealing-Wax. About 5,000 pieces
House Paper & Borders, Of different figures and manufactures, some American, French, and English.
FURS. Muffs and Tippets, and Trimmings. CUTLERY. Pen-Knives, from 3 Dollars to 8 Cents each. Mustard, & Sweet-Oil. Newport, Dec. 26th, 1805. tf
MORNING SCHOOL, Clarke-Street, No. 5.
The Subscriber informs the Public, THAT he purposes opening a Morning and Evening SCHOOL, the first Monday in April next; to begin at half past five o'clock in the morning and continue until night, and the evening school to commence at five o'clock, and conclude at seven, for the purpose of teaching both sexes the different branches of Literature.—For further information, apply as above.—The Day-School as usual.
ELIAZER TREVETT. ** Said TREVETT has engaged a young gentleman of liberal education, and one that has been some time in a school, who is expected by the first of next month. Newport, March 27, 1806.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN, BOOK-SELLER & STATIONER, No. 77, Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, is continually receiving additions to his Book-Store, and as he binds all his books, his customers may depend on strong binding—now on hand.
MORSE'S Gazetteer, 2 volumes, New and improved edit. Letter Writer, Improved edition of Perry's Dictionary, upwards of a thousand more words than any former edition.
All of Lindley Murray's very valuable works, Church Prayer Books, elegant and plain, Watts' Psalms and Hymns, do. do. Adams' Latin Grammar, Scott's Lessons, Elements of Useful Knowledge, 2 vols. Walsh's Mercantile Arithmetic, Daboll's, Root's, do. Farmer's Almanack for 1806. A Variety of Elegant Books for Children, with engravings. A great variety of SCHOOL BOOKS, wholesale and retail, very cheap.
STATIONARY, of all kinds. Black and gilt edged Letter, Billet, and common Paper, per Ream or Quire. Excellent Drawing Paper, 8 cents sheet. Imperial, Super-Royal, Medium and Demy Paper.
Quills best quality, from No. 6 to 16. Red and Black Ink in vials. Ink Powder, doz. or single. Slates, a great variety. Lead Pencils, Sealing-Wax, Wafers, Icklands, Memorandum Pocket Books, &c. &c.
ACCOUNT BOOKS, of all sizes, good paper, well bound, and cheap. BOOK-BINDING, In all its branches done with elegance, durability and dispatch. Specimens may be seen at the Bindery, No. 77, Thames-Street. tf Newport, March 19, 1806.
CHRISTOPHER FOWLER, HAS FOR SALE, EIGHTEEN hundred Bushels Virginia Corn. 100 Barrels Superfine Flour. 1 M. R. O. Hoghead Staves. Newport, April 2.