Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1803-03-12 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the STATE, and of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES,) Thames-Street, NEWPORT.
John & Henry Cahoon,
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on Banister's Wharf, BROWN SUGAR, by the barrel; Hibbert's Brown Stout; Raisons per case; Molasses by the bag; Flour, by the barrel; Mould and Dip Candles, by the box; Iron Cabosces; and genuine SPANISH SEGARS.—Also,
HONEY, by the barrel or gallon—New-York Soap, by the box—Negro-Head Tobacco—Best 4lb proof Jamaica Rum; Iron Stoves—Salt Peter'd Hams—Loaf Sugar; Butter, and Hog's Lard, &c.—Likewise,
LIQUORS, of the best kind, a general Assortment—and various other Articles in the Grocery Line—a complete Assortment of which they propose to be constantly supplied with.
MASTERS of Packets, Passengers, &c. may be supplied at said Store, on the shortest Notice—with any Article they may want—their favors gratefully acknowledged.
GREEN CHAIRS, per Dozen—Midlings, per hundred or barrel.—Onions, per Hundred bunches, or smaller quantities—LOAF-SUGARS, and a variety of the best of TEAS. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 31f
John R. Shearman
Has received his supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, Comprising purple kid & silk GLOVES, and elegant silk HOSE. Newport, Nov. 27, 1802. 113ff.
DAVID MELVILL, jun.
Has just opened, and now offers for sale, at his old stand, next door South of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, a neat and general Assortment of HARD-WARE, STATIONARY, and other Articles,
Among which are, a great variety of the most fashionable cabinet furniture—brass beds and beds—pendal rings—elegant enameled and brass clock pins (or supporters for looking-glasses) brass locks, bolts, hinges, and table cutlery—files and rasps—screws, brads, and nails, of all kinds—brass and iron hinges—door, chest, trunk, cupboard, pad, and other locks of every description—gun locks and brass furniture—knives and forks—desert knives—jack and pen knives—dick and office knives—scissors and shears—ring, hatch, and thumb latches, brass and iron pewter and iron, table and tea spoons—warmings pans, copper and brass—composition, iron, sheet-iron and block tin tea kettles—spades and shovels—shovels and tongs—steel yards—chisels and griddles, patent and common—flatirons—bellows, brass and iron noses—box, and iron coffee mills—brass, japan'd, and iron candlesticks—steel and japan'd snuffers—brass—patent lamps, various kinds—Glue, first quality—Also,
A handsome assortment japan'd ware.
Patent and common Time Glasses—Looking glasses—chaise and riding whip, and whip cords—brass and iron wire—curry combs—mouse and rat traps—axes, adzes and hatchets—arg wing knives—carpenters and Kent hammers—wood saws—band and fitting do.—tenant dove-tail and jasp do, brass and iron back—turning, compass and keyhole do.—double iron jack plane—jointer, and smoothing plane—single iron do.—moulding and rabbet do.—astigalls, hollows and rounds, and table plane—moving philbyers and glow plane—bits stocks with bits assorted—best cast-steel former chisels—common do.—morticing and socket chisels and gouges—cast steel floating gauges—plain iron's—sliding gunners—iron squares and compasses—carpenters rules—spike and nail gimblets—tap-holes, &c. Shoemakers hammers, knives, knippers, pincers, tacks, awl blades, do. bast, and size sticks.—House, hearth, clothes, bit, dressing, and tooth-brushes—horse, shoe, tar, scraping and painters do.—bones, razors, razor strops and cases—flowing boxes—horn and ivory combs—brass, pewter, leather, paper and glass inkstands—ink, powder—copper plate copy slips—letter writing, and wrapping paper, every quality—quills from 50 cents to 3 dollars per hundred—folding wax & wafer—black and red Morocco pocket books—best black led pencils, slates & slate pencils—gunter scales and dividers—powder flasks—best London pewter tea pots. And a variety of other articles as low as can be bought in this town. Newport, Dec. 24, 1802. 117ff
To be Sold or Let,
A WELL finished Dwelling-House, situated on Thames-Street, opposite Mr. Robert Stevens—Also a new Store, adjoining the yard and garden, with a good well of water.—If not immediately sold, the Shop, with the part of the House, will be to let.—The situation, both for health and business, is not inferior to any in town. Conditions may be known, by applying to HENRY G. CHAMPLIN. Newport, Nov. 20, 1802. exii
ROBERT LAWTON
TAKES this method of informing his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from his late place of residence, to the house he formerly occupied, opposite Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's—here may be had an elegant assortment of GOODS, adapted to the season—too numerous to particularize in an advertisement—and as cheap, for cash, as at any store in the town.—Those who will please to call at his Store, he flatters himself, will find an inducement to purchase, as he is determined to dispose of them at very reduced prices.
N. B. He has also just opened for sale, a quantity of best Irish Linens, seven eighths, and yard wide, by wholesale or retail.—Likewise, a beautiful assortment of Lutebrings, very cheap. January 13, 1803. 88ff
William Moore, jun. & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their STORE on the Ferry Wharf—a general Assortment of GROCERIES,—SHIP CHANDLERY,—HARD WARE, &c. Which they will dispose of on as reasonable terms as at any Store in Newport, by wholesale and retail—among which are the following articles:—
  40 Hds. good retail- ing MOLASSES, Holland GIN, West-India RUM, BRANDY, Loaf & brown SUGAR Hyson skin, Souchong, and B-hea TEAS, COFFEE, GINGER, PEPPER, PIMENTO, TO, STARCH, Candle & N.Y. SOAP, MUSTARD, COPPERAS, Sherry WINE, Malaga do.  Spanish flote INDIGO CASSIA, ALLUM, SNUFF, BRIMSTONE, Wool & Cotton Cards, TOBACCO, 7 by 9 GLASS, COTTON WOOL, German and bitter'd STEEL NAILS-assorted, GLASS WARE, FLOUR, CANDLES 6 tons assorted IRON, per ton or hundred, &c. &c.  
Likewise, A great variety of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season, 20 Firkins good BUTTER, 12 Kegs Hog's LARD, for shipping, or home consumption. Newport, Dec. 4, 1802. 114ff
WILLIAM HELME
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public, THAT having employed an experienced Workman from New-York, he has for sale, at his Manufactory on the Point (by the large or small quantity) mould and dipped tallow Candles, hard and soft Soap, warranted to be of equal quality to any imported. Newport, Sept. 3, 1802. ciif
John A. Shaw, & Co.
INFORM the Public that they have taken a Shop next door but one North of the Coffee-House, where they carry on the WATCH-MAKING BUSINESS in all its Branches. Likewise all kinds of Hair Work & Gold Cyphers neatly executed. They have for Sale, English and Geneva gold & silver Watches, Gold Necklaces, silver tea and table Spoons, salt, mustard & pap Spoons, soup and punch Ladles, sugar Tongs, large & small Looking Glasses, dressing Do. tea Trays, Waiters & dressing Cafes, plated, wooden, and Britannia Cafes, Britannia tea and coffee Pots, Gentlemen's and Children's best & common Hats, Suspenders, Knives and Forks, brass globe & common Handirons, Shovels & Tongs, brass and japanned Lamps, elegant plated & brass Candlesticks, dart and common Cains, horse & chaise Whips, ladies do. Scissors, Pen-Knives, Snuffers & Trays, powder Boxes and Puffs, Razors in cases and without, shaving Boxes, and Windsor Soap, Cream Balls, writing Paper, Dutch Quills, Spanish Segars, Maccabau, Rappet & Scotch Snuff, Starch, Purple Brown, together with a complete Assortment of Jewelry & Perfumery.—They Also carry on the GOLD & SILVERSMITH'S Business: Cash given for Old Gold and Silver, 14 Punctual attendance, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Oct. 2, 1802. 72ff
TAKE NOTICE.
WHEREAS the subscriber was, on the 21st of February inst. appointed a Guardian to and over Joseph Weedon, of said Middletown, yeoman, and his wife Elizabeth Weedon, and hath fully complied with the law:—Therefore, all persons are hereby forbid trading with the said Joseph, or Elizabeth, or trusting them for the future, as they will answer the same on the penalty of the Law. ISAAC BARKER, Guardian. Middletown, Feb. 25, 1803. 126
JACOB RICHARDSON,
Has for Sale at the Post Office, Hundred Thousand Dutch Quills, from No. 6 to 15, to be sold as low as can be purchased in the State—Slates of the first quality, by the Dozen, of all sizes—Paper by the Ream of all qualities. Feb. 26, 1803. 126ff
ELEAZER TREVETT,
INFORMS his friends and the Public in general, that he has opened a Shop, in the house of Catharine Eason, in Washington-Street, on the Point, next north of the ship-yard.—Where he has for sale a general assortment of West-India GOODS; also, a quantity of Dry Goods, as cheap as at any store in town.—Captains of vessels and others may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 25, 1802. 117ff
Benjamin Wightman, & Co.
HAVE for Sale, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf, a general assortment of Groceries, Ship Chandlery, Hard Ware, &c. which they will dispose of, on reasonable terms, by Wholesale or Retail, Among which are the following Articles:—
  Holland Gin, West-India Rum, Brandy, Brown Sugar, Souchong & Bohea Tea, Coffee, Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Starch, N. Y. Soap, Mustard, Copperas, Sherry & Malaga Wines, Superior Flour by the Barrel,  Cassia, Altum, Snuff, Wool & Cotton Cards, Tobacco, Cotton Wool, Sheep's do. German Steel, Nails assorted, Glass Ware, Cheese by the large or small quantity, Cordage, Codfish, Candles, &c. &c.  
Newport, February 26, 1803. 126ff
For sale by JACOB RICHARDSON and WILLIAM R. WILDER,
DABOLL'S SCHOOLMASTER'S ASSISTANT.
Being a plain practical system of Arithmetic. THIRD EDITION—By NATHAN DABOLL. Yale College, Nov. 27, 1799. I HAVE read Daboll's Schoolmaster's Assistant. The arrangement of the different branches of Arithmetic is judicious and perspicuous. The author has well explained Decimal Arithmetic, and has applied it in a plain and elegant manner to the solution of various questions, and especially to those relative to the Federal computation of money. I think it will be a very useful book to Schoolmasters and their pupils. JOSIAH MEIGS, Professor of Mathematics & Natural Philosophy. I have given some attention to the work above-mentioned, and concur with Professor Meigs in his opinion of its merit. NOAH WEBSTER. New-Haven, Dec. 12, 1799.
ASA MESSER, Professor of the Learned Languages, and Teacher of Mathematics.
Plainfield Academy, April 20, 1802. I make use of Daboll's Schoolmaster's Assistant in teaching common Arithmetic, and think it is the best calculated for that purpose of any which has fallen within my observation. J. ADAMS, Rector of Plainfield Academy. Hudson, Aug. 21, 1802. I have perused Daboll's Arithmetic, and find it, in my opinion, far preferable to any system I am acquainted with. It is an improvement on Dilworth, as Dilworth's Schoolmaster's Assistant is calculated merely to assist the Schoolmaster; but Daboll's will equally answer this purpose, and assist the scholar to teach himself besides. Nothing I have seen so fully meets my ideas, and I give it my decided preference and recommendation. THOMAS WORTH, Teacher of Mathematics. Three large editions of this celebrated Arithmetic have been published in less than three years. It is in general use in the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island, and introduced in many schools in the State of New-York. In the third edition improvements are made upon the 1st and 2d editions. December 1, 1802. 1280w6t
Blank Deeds, and Justice's Writs, and Executions, for sale at this Office.
From the INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE.
To the People of Massachusetts.
THE present administration of the United States have not, like the former, resorted to a house and land tax, with hundreds of officers, some of them temporary and others permanent, but all dependant upon presidential pleasure. They have not introduced an Excise, an engine of executive patronage and popular oppression. They have not borrowed millions of money, at eight per cent, a year, payable quarterly, while individuals have been restrained by law from taking more than six per cent. annually. They have not enlarged the public expenditures, and while they were increasing the taxes of every kind, also increased the national debt at the rate of about a million of dollars a year. They have not multiplied foreign ministers, for the double purpose of extending our political connections, and at the same time furnishing diplomatic employments for their sons, and favourites. They have not organized a provisional army, and given the actual command of it to an ambitious foreigner, unfortunately rendered popular by the misplaced partiality of our beloved Washington. They have not extended our Navy, to be sold at a dead loss, or perish in the docks. They have not established a supernumerary judiciary, as a reward of party attachment, a strong hold of political principles and a bulwark of opposition to the will of the nation constitutionally and unequivocally expressed. They have not monopolized all offices in their own party. They have not retained, in their cause, the eloquence of one profession, by the rewards of judicial preferment; nor excited the zeal and bigotry of another, by Robinian and Barruelian arts. They have not prostituted our holy religion to the purposes of prejudice and party. They have not transferred the earnings of our revolutionary soldiers to brokers and speculators, by a complicated funding system. They have not burthened domestic manufactures with impolitic duties. They have not violated the freedom of the Press. They have not sheltered themselves from public investigation by an unconstitutional sedition act; nor subjected Aliens to arbitrary punishment, at the pleasure of the executive, without trial by jury. They have not laughed at Liberty and Equality, the doctrine of Republicanism, the rights of citizens and the sovereignty of the People. They have not ridiculed popular elections, and conspired to change our constitution from the elective to the hereditary principle, and gradually introduce a federal monarchy, under the imposing name of a strong government. They have not abrogated treaties, sought occasions of rupture, and endeavored, by exciting popular claims, and local and rational prejudices, to plunge us into the bottomless pit of war, debt, taxation, patronage, corruption and ruin.
On the contrary, they have lessened the number of foreign ministers; repealed the whole of the excises, and thereby disbanded near five hundred excise officers; abolished an useless grade of Judges, and restored the old system of Courts with acknowledged amendments; limited the before indefinite perquisites of Collectors of the Customs; reduced the army to the number necessary to preserve our forts and magazines, and defend our frontiers; and, instead of enlarging our navy, employed it advantageously, with effect, in the protection of our commerce, particularly in the Mediterranean. In these and other ways, besides preserving peace, and maintaining public credit, they have diminished the national expenses more than a million of dollars annually; have permanently appropriated seven millions and three hundred thousand dollars a year to the payment of the interest and the gradual extinguishment of the public debt; and, during the year past, have, notwithstanding all the federal predictions to the contrary, applied about eight millions of dollars to that purpose; and actually reduced five millions and a half of the debt, and had, at the beginning of the current year, four millions and a half of dollars in the Treasury.
Fellow-citizens, recollect the history of the times, and decide whether these are not facts.—Then examine yourselves, and see if these and other similar measures of the present administration do not accord with your own principles, the prejudices of party and the misrepresentations of partisans to the contrary notwithstanding. If so; act accordingly. Shew your faith by your works. Express your principles, constitutionally and effectually, by giving your suffrages, for all the elective departments of government, to men who will co-operate with the national administration. Beware of "Wolves in sheeps' clothing;" insidious trimming politicians, who assume a Republican appearance, and make smooth professions, to gain your confidence, and give more effectual support to the opposition by their votes and official acts. Let no such political hypocrites receive the honor of a Republican vote. The cause of Republicanism is founded upon the principles of the American

Revolution, the Declaration of Independence and our National and State Constitutions. It is congenial with the original sentiments of the People and obviously calculated for their interest and happiness. It is decisively prevailing in most of the states; and wants nothing of its friends but union, energy and firmness, to ensure its prevalence in this Commonwealth. Whatever may be the issue of any particular election, there is not, there cannot now be, a doubt of its ultimate success.
CONSISTENCY.
PHILADELPHIA, March 2.
The following interesting letters reached us by the last western mail.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.
"SIR,—Soon after the date of my letter to you of December 10, the memorial of the Senate and house of representatives of Kentucky, to the president of the United States and the Senate and house of representatives of congress, came to hand. In that letter I informed you that we had reason to believe that the suspension of the right to deposit at New Orleans, was an act merely of the intendant, unauthorized by his government; that immediately on information of it, we had taken measures to have it rectified, and that we had been seconded in these by the cordial interposition of the minister of his catholic majesty, residing here. Further information, showing that this act of the intendant was unauthorized, has strengthened our expectation that it will be corrected."
"In order, however, to provide against the hazards which beset our interests and peace in that quarter, I have determined, with the approbation of the Senate, to send James Monroe, late governor of Virginia, with full powers to him and our ministers in France and Spain, to enter with those governments into such arrangements as may effectually secure our rights and interests in the Mississippi, and in the country eastward of that. He is now here and will depart immediately. In the mean time, knowing how important it is that the obstructions shall be removed in time for the produce which will begin to descend the river in February, the Spanish minister has, at our request, reiterated his interposition with the intendant of New Orleans."
"I enclose you a resolution of the house of representatives on this subject, which, with the measures taken by the executive, will, I hope, furnish new grounds for the confidence which the legislature of Kentucky is pleased to express in the government of the United States, and evince to them that that government is equally and impartially alive to the interests of every portion of the union."
"I pray you to accept assurances of my high respect and consideration."
"TH: JEFFERSON."
"The Gov. of Kentucky."
Letter from the honorable John Breckenridge, to his friend near Frankford (Ken.)
"Washington, 20th Jan."
DEAR SIR—The conduct of the intendant at New Orleans has excited considerable sensibility here, and it would have been much greater had it not been pretty generally believed that the measure was not authorized by the court of Spain.—Measures for redress were taken very early by the president, and the Spanish minister here, believing that the intendant was acting without authority, sent a pilot boat to New Orleans with dispatches, hoping that by his interposition, things would be reinstated in their former condition.
The subject was also taken up by the House of Representatives, and after sundry discussions, in all of which there appeared but one sentiment as to our natural as well as stipulated right to the navigation of the Mississippi, and of the unalterable determination of the general government to support it, the subjoined resolution was adopted. [ Mr. Randolph's resolution ]
"The conduct, however, of the intendant in this instance has plainly manifested that from the present arrangements we cannot promise to our commerce much prosperity or duration. Indeed I am satisfied that the tranquility of the union will be liable to such frequent interruptions, that it cannot be long preserved in such a state of things; and I am equally satisfied, that the western commerce cannot prosper.—Under these impressions, I was much gratified at the appointment of Mr. Monroe, as minister plenipotentiary to the court of France and Spain, who in conjunction with our ministers resident there, will, I trust, be able to accomplish an object which I conceive all important to the western States, and without which they will never rise to that prosperity and importance designed for them by nature, I mean the enlargement of our territory on the east side of the Mississippi to such an extent as will effectually secure our commerce on that river."
"Unfortunately, however, for the western people, should Orleans continue shut up against them, until the result of the mission is known, considerable injury will be sustained. But we must submit to it. It is the course which the existing state of things has induced the president to take, and which seems to promise us ultimately the greatest and most lasting good. Should, however, the mission prove abortive, and should our rights continue to be denied or interrupted, I have confidence that the general government will resort not only to those measures which will completely invest us with, but as completely protect us in its enjoyment. In such a resort, there cannot fail to be an union of sentiment and of action. No American, of whatever party he may be, can hesitate in assenting to restore the violated rights of so large a portion of the community."
"I am far from thinking, therefore, that our western affairs wear an unpropitious aspect: for admitting the interdiction shall be taken off to-morrow, this government, will, I trust, never consent to the continuance of a state of things so precarious and destructive as the pre-
sent. The whole commerce of near half a million of people, ought not to remain subject to the whim or avarice of foreign officers, not liable (so far as I know) to be controuled by any authority on this side of the Atlantic. Some new arrangements ought to be made on this subject, at least. But I look forward to arrangements of a higher and different nature, as being the probable result of this mission. I look for such an acquirement of territory on the Mississippi, at least as will forever free our commerce from the controul of every foreign nation, and place it where it must ultimately be placed, under the exclusive direction of our government. Colonel Monroe is now here, and expects to sail from New York about the first of next month; and I think it probable we shall hear from him by mid-summer."
"With my usual respect and esteem, I am, my dear Sir, Your friend and servant, JOHN BRECKENRIDGE."
FRANKFORD (Kentucky) Jan. 27. The attachment which the citizens of this state have long felt to the Union, has often been very undeservedly questioned by political writers in the papers of the Eastern States.—When such writers as Coriolanus (who professes to be a republican) can prevail on themselves to give currency to the idea, we think it is high time publicly to deny, in behalf of our fellow citizens, that any Power has, or, in all human probability, will have claims to their affection superior to the general government of the United States. Whatever may be the result of the present dispute with Spain—whatever may be the privations in consequence thereof—or however great the inducements to desert the Union,—the people of this state can never be brought "to enroll themselves as dependent provinces of Louisiana." One sentiment only prevails on this subject, a perfect reliance on the justice of the Federal Government, and a determination to support its decision, let it cost what it will.
No rational man who examines the political state of the Union, can doubt as to the re-election of Mr. JEFFERSON to the Presidency. When that event takes place, it is to be hoped, that federal opposition will cease to agitate the public mind, and disturb the tranquility and happiness of society. Until that period, we must, perhaps, expect that the present organized opposition will continue with all its bitterness and rage, unless the State Elections should previously become so republican as to furnish an effectual check. Boff. Chron.
The late learned Dr. BELKNAP, who was no bigot, has been heard frequently to declare, that he thought it a disgrace to our State that Jews were excluded from enjoying the honors of office in the Executive and Legislative branches of our government; this is an undeniable fact, and Dr. B. was a strong federalist. What think you, major, of the Doctor's liberality? will it justify the charge of infidelity? ib.
An intelligent gentleman, who has lately travelled through Connecticut, assures us that the Republicans in that State are united, determined and spirited; and, notwithstanding all federal impediments, it is generally expected that they will eventually triumph. That is the opinion of the well informed of both parties.
Republicanisim is triumphant in the State of Ohio. Doctor TIFFIN is elected Governor, by an immense majority of votes.
FOR SALE, At Public Auction on Friday the 6th day of April next, at 11 o'clock A. M. (if not sold before at private sale,) The Sloop Harriet ; burthen eighty one tons, a fast sailer, about two years old, may be put to sea at a small expence, now lying at Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, March 12. 128
To be Let, A House, or part of one, situate in Thames-Street. Inquire of the Printer. Newport, March 12. 1803. 128
CASH PAID FOR LINEN & WOOLEN RAGS, BY Christopher Olney, & Co. Delivered at their Mills, or at their Paper Ware-House.
WHERE they have for sale, at wholesale & retail, all kinds of Paper, viz. Foolscap Writing Paper, No. 1 and 2.—Vellum Letter do.—Pot do.—Wrapping do.—Bonnet do.—Clothier's do. 1st quality.—Sheathing, with and without Sand.—Book Binder's Boards.—Candle Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.—ALSO, A complete Assortment of Blank Account and Record Books.—LIKEWISE Account Books made and ruled to any pattern, to suit the purchaser.—A complete Assortment of School Books, & Stationery 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. 74ft
TO LET, THE lower part of a House, situate on Thames-Street, in a very pleasant part of the town, and possession given the middle of March instant. For particulars, inquire at this Office. Newport, March 4, 1803. 127
MASON'S HALL LOTTERY.
THE Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, &c. at their last session, having granted permission to the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of St. John's Lodge, No. 1, in Newport, to raise by Lottery the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars , to discharge the debt due on Mason's Hall; and having appointed the subscribers Managers (who have given bonds to the General Treasurer) they present the following Scheme for the patronage of the Public.
S C H E M E. Not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize.    Prize of 2500 Dollars is 2500   1 1000 1000   2 500 1000   4 250 1000   10 100 1000   10 50 500   10 25 250   10 20 200   355 10 3550   1500 6 9000 
1903 Prizes. 3097 Blanks. 5000 Tickets at 4 Dollars is 20000
This Scheme is calculated for the advantage of adventurers; there being not one and three-quarters of a blank to a prize, and the prizes only subject to a deduction of twelve and one-half per cent. The encouragement and assistance which the Managers flatter themselves will be given to this Lottery, by the Masonic Fraternity in this and the neighbouring States, leaves them without a doubt that the Tickets will meet a speedy sale, and that the drawing will commence in a short time; which as soon as finished, a list of the prizes will be published, and thirty days after, the prizes will be punctually paid.—Those Prizes which are not demanded within twelve months after drawn, will be deemed generously given for the purpose of the Lottery.
WILLIAM TEW, JAMES PERRY, JOHN PRICE, jun. EDWARD EASTON, jun. CLARKE COOK, WILLIAM MOORE, jun. } Managers. Tickets in the above Lottery may be had of either of the Managers. Newport, March 7, 1803. 128ft
State of Rhode-Island, &c. WHEREAS the 11th, the General Assembly did, at their session in February last, appoint the underigned Commissioners, to dispose of, at Public Auction, the estate of the late Joseph Winton , Esq. which was confiscated to the use of this State; lying in Jamestown, and containing about one hundred and seventy acres; with the mansion House, Barn, three Orchards &c. thereon. Wherefore, the above sale will take place on the first Monday in April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, (if fair weather, if not, the first fair day) on the Premises. Conditions to be made known at the time of sale. CONSTANT TABER, } Commis. SAMUEL VERNON, } Commissioners. Newport, March 9th, 1803. 128
Rhode-Island District, &c. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of EDWARD DWARD DEXTER, of Providence, in the Rhode-Island District, Trader, against whom a commission of Bankruptcy has been issued and proved on, to appear at the Golden Ball Inn , kept by Alpheus Ammidon in Providence, on the fourth day of April next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and shew 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. Providence, March 8, 1803. 128
WE the subscribers, being by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, appointed Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Joseph Thurston , late of Newport aforesaid, Cooper, 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 six months from the date hereof, being the time allowed by said Court. ANTHONY DIXON, } Commis. JOHN SLOCUM, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to SUSANNA THURSTON, Admin'x. Newport, March 7, 1803. 128
WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the Honorable Court of Probate of Tiverton, Commissioners, to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of John Bennett , late of Tiverton, deceased, represented insolvent:—Give notice to all persons having demands against said estate, to exhibit the same to either of us the subscribers, at our respective dwellings, on the first Tuesdays of April, July, October and January next ensuing; twelve months being allowed from the date hereof for the purposes aforesaid. ABRAHAM MANCHESTER, } Commis. JOHN MANCHESTER, } Commissioners. Tiverton, March 7, 1803. 128
To be Sold at Public Auction, ON Monday, the 21st instant, at Spencer Hall's , in Warwick, at ten o'clock A. M. (if fair weather, if not, the first fair day) Eleven Cows, one yoke of Oxen, one span of Horses, eleven head of young Cattle, twenty-six Sheep, twelve Hogs, one Ox Cart, and a number of farming tools. Conditions to be made known at time and place of sale. Warwick, March 7. 128
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, Executors of the last will and testament of Aaron Wilbor , late of Little-Compton, deceased, hereby call upon all persons having any demands against the estate of the deceased, to exhibit them for settlement; and all persons indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to either of us, at our respective dwellings. FRANCIS WILBOR, Executor. ISAAC WILBOR, Administrator. Little-Compton, March 9, 1803. 128
William C. Baen & Co. RETURN their grateful acknowledgements to their friends and the public, for the liberal support they have experienced since commencing business in Newport; and beg leave to inform them, that they have received, in addition to their former assortment, a great variety of Ladies, Misses, and Children's Kid and Morocco SHOES, and Ladies Cork sole Shoes. ALSO, Ladies Cork sole Shoes, to lace. Newport, March 4, 1803. 128
GEORGE THOMAS, Confectioner, Distiller, and Fruit Preserver, Has for sale the following Articles, viz. Fresh Malaga grapes; box and case raisins; figs; almonds in shell; prunes; currants; nutmegs; cloves; cinnamon; allspice; pepper; ginger; tea; coffee; chocolate, No. 1 & 2, prepared with and without vanilla; brown, powdered & loaf-sugar; Cordials of all kinds. An assortment of preserved fruits, olives, peanuts; best Sherry, Malaga, & Tenerife Wines; 1st and 4th proof Jamaica Spirits, and Antigua Rum; together with an elegant assortment of Glass and Crockery WARE, which he is determined to sell very low. Newport, March 4, 1803. 128
CLARK BLISS HAS for sale, a general assortment of West-India GOODS, and GROCERIES, of a warranted quality, at the lowest prices at retail: Among others, are the following articles, viz. Brandy, West-India Rum, 4th proof do. Gin, New-England Rum, Wines of different kinds. Molasses, Loaf & Brown Sugar, Coffee, Teas of various kinds, Chocolate, Rasins, Pepper, allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Butter, Cheese, Soap, and Candles; various kinds of Glass Ware, Iron Ware, Knives and Forks, Jack Knives, Pen Knives, large and small Spoons, Chest Locks and Files, Crockery and Tin Ware, Axes, Hatchets and Hoes, M'ns. and Boys Shoes, Corks, Brimstone, Lampblack, Stone Lime, Lamp Oil, Powder, Shot and Flint, Fishing Lines of various kinds, Leads, and Hooks, deep sea Leads and Lines, Bellows, metal Tea Pails, writing Paper, wrapping paper by the ream, Bed Cords, Log Lines, Marlings, Seamen's Chests, Oak Keys holding from one quart to six gallons, Buckets, Coffee and Pepper mills, ground for use; Rice, New-York best superfine Flour, per barrel; and a number of other Articles not mentioned.—Captains of vessels, and others, may be supplied on the shortest notice, and every favor acknowledged. Newport, March 4, 1803. 84ft
THE Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, having appointed the Subscribers, Commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of James Ross , late of Westerly deceased, represented insolvent; and six months from the 10th day of January, 1803, being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, that we will attend at Sylvester Gaver's Inn, in said Westerly, on the first Tuesdays in April, May & June, at nine o'clock A. M. on each day, on said business. JOSHUA VOSE, } Commis. JOHN CROSS, jun. } Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JAMES ROSS, Administrator. Westerly, March 4, 1803. 127
For Sale, ON reasonable terms a convenient two story Dwelling House, on Spring-Street, near Mr. John Banister's , with five rooms on the lower floor, and four above. A good Cellar, and a Shop adjoining, with an excellent well of water. For particulars, inquire of HENRY HOWLAND. Living on the premises. Newport, March 4, 1803. 127
ADJOURNMENT. For Sale at Public Auction, ON Thursday the 5th of May ensuing, if fair weather, if not, the first fair day, (unless previously disposed of at private sale) a large Two-story Dwelling-House, late the property of Capt. John Kilburn , situated in Broad Street, with a Yard and Garden, and a well of excellent water. Sale to be at 11 o'clock A. M. The terms may be known by applying to GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Feb. 12, 1803. 124
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons having any demands against the estate of William Gyles , late of Newport, deceased, as heretofore requested to exhibit them for settlement; and all persons any wise indebted to said estate, are hereby called upon to make payment without delay to MARY GYLES, } Administratrix. CHARLES GYLES, } Trustees. Or to JESSE LILLIBRIDGE, Assistant. Newport, Jan. 15, 1803. 120
FOR SALE, HALF of a Bldg. No. 80—situate on the West Aisle very near the pulpit, in the Rev. Mr. Bradley's Meeting House.—For terms, enquire of the Printer. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. 108ft

IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
February 25, 1803.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the resolutions respecting the indefeasible right of the United States to the free navigation of the Mississippi...
Resolved, That the United States have an indefeasible right to the free navigation of the Mississippi...
It passed in the affirmative—Yeas 15. Nays 11.
The Yeas and Nays were as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Bradley, Breckenridge, Clinton, Cocke, Ellery, T. Foster, Jackson, Logan, S. T. Mason, Nichols, Stone, Sumner, Wright—15.
Nays—Messrs. Dayton, Hillhouse, Howard, J. J. Morris, Olcott, Plumer, Rofs, Tracy, Wells, White—11.
On the question shall the remaining resolutions be struck out as follows:
That the late infraction of such their unquestionable right, is an aggression hostile to their honor and interest.
That it does not consist with the dignity or safety of this union, to hold a right so important by a tenure so uncertain.
That it materially concerns such of the American citizens as dwell on the western waters; and is essential to the union, strength and prosperity of these States, that they obtain complete security for the full and peaceable enjoyment of such their absolute right.
That the President be authorized to take immediate possession of such place, or places, in the island, or the adjacent territories, as he may deem fit and convenient, for the purposes aforesaid; and to adopt such other measures for obtaining that complete security as to him in his wisdom, shall seem meet.
That he be authorized to call into actual service, any number of the militia of the States of S. Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, or of the Mississippi territory, which he may think proper, not exceeding fifty thousand, and to employ them, together with the military and naval forces of the union, for effecting the objects above mentioned.
That the sum of five millions of dollars be appropriated to the carrying into effect the foregoing resolutions, and that the whole or any part of that sum be paid or applied on warrants drawn in pursuance of such directions as the president may, from time to time, think proper to give to the secretary of the treasury.
It passed in the affirmative, yeas 15, nays 11. The Yeas and Nays on this question were the same as on the above question.
The question on the resolutions of Mr. Breckenridge was then taken, and carried unanimously in the affirmative, Yeas 25—as follows:
YEAS—Messrs. Anderson, Baldwin, Bradley, Breckenridge, Clinton, Cocke, Dayton, Ellery, T. Foster, Hillhouse, Howard, Jackson, Logan, S. T. Mason, S. Mason, Morris, Nichols, Olcott, Plumer, Rofs, Stone, Sumner, Tracy, Wells, Wright—25. Monday February 28.
The following is the substance of Mr. Breckenridge's Resolutions. The blanks were filled, and the bill passed in Senate this day, viz.
A BILL
Directing a Detachment from the Militia of the United States, and for erecting certain Arsenals.
SECT. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby authorized, whenever he shall judge it expedient to require of the Executives of such of the States as he may deem expedient, and from their local situation shall be most convenient, to take effectual measures to organize, arm and equip, according to law, and hold in readiness to march at a moment's warning, a detachment of militia not exceeding 80,000, officers included.
SECT. 2. Be it further enacted, That the President may, if he judges it expedient, authorize the executives of the several States, to accept, as part of the detachment aforesaid, any corps of volunteers; who shall engage to continue in service for such time, not exceeding twelve months, and perform such services as shall be prescribed by law.
SECT. 3. Be it further enacted, That the detachments of militia and volunteer corps as aforesaid, shall be officered out of the present militia officers, or others, at the option and discretion of the constitutional authority in each State respectively. The President of the United States apportioning the General officers among the several States in such manner as he shall think proper.
SECT. 4. Be it further enacted, That 1,500,000 dollars be appropriated for paying and subsisting such part of the troops aforesaid, whose actual service may be wanted, for the purchase of ordnance and other military stores, and for defraying such other expenses as, during the recess of Congress, the President may deem necessary for the security of the territory of the United States; to be applied under the direction of the President, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
SECT. 5. And be it further enacted, That 25,000 dollars be appropriated for erecting at such place or places on the western waters, as the President may judge most proper, one or more arsenals; and that the President cause the same to be furnished with such arms, ammunition, and military stores as he may deem necessary.
WASHINGTON, February 28.
The Senate of the United States have, with becoming firmness, resisted the war measures attempted to be forced upon the country. The
resolutions of Mr. Rofs have been virtually rejected by the substitution of those offered by Mr. Breckenridge. Thus have measures calculated to inflame the passions of the nation, to sow discord among them, and to destroy that harmony between the executive and legislative departments of the government, so pre-eminently necessary at this crisis, been nipped in the bud. The discussion of these war measures has been wisely permitted to be public, that the American people, in whose hands the destinies of the Empire are, may distinctly perceive who are their friends, and who their enemies. Fortunately they are well informed no less as to men than as to measures. Party violence has already developed itself; and they have seen that in its rage patriotism perishes. The men, who last session, menaced us with convulsion and the prostration of our constitutional compact, now urge us to war. They failed in the first, & they will not succeed in the last. In appreciating the motives of the war party, let the people recollect that James Rofs who introduced the propositions, has ceased to represent the State of Pennsylvania; that Jonathan Mason, who advocated them, is no longer the representative of Massachusetts; and that Governor Morris is about to retire to private life, after having lost the confidence of his constituents. Whom then do these gentlemen represent? Not the people of America. And yet, after a removal from power and an unequivocal forfeiture of the public confidence, they would, if they could, hurry us into war. Their conduct is an impressive attestation of the superiority of the representative system; it shows conclusively that a responsibility to the people is the strongest bulwark of their rights.
The speech of Governor Morris was extravagant beyond measure, and was from the beginning to the end a libel upon republican governments. The sentiments he avowed were such as every genuine American will resent—“Sir, said he (addressing himself to the chair) the moment you have a civil war, it requires no prophecy to say your liberties are gone.” Where is the enlightened citizen, who believes in the superiority of the republican to the monarchical system, that will not reject a sentiment so derogatory to truth and to the energies of a government founded on equal rights?
Never did a people exist less likely to be embroiled in civil war. But should the period of civil war arrive, we venture to pronounce that neither the sword of usurpation nor the intrigues of party will make an effectual stand against the will of the nation, expressed by the voice, and carried into effect by the arms of millions. In other countries the physical force may be on the side of tyrants; here it is wielded by freemen. Uproar may rage for a day. But the good sense of the nation will put it promptly down. Here is our strength. We are happy in the enjoyment of equal rights, and the madman who unfurls the banners of rebellion cannot find within the limits of the union malcontents enough to keep the field for a day.
PROVIDENCE, March 5. REPUBLICAN REJOICINGS.
Yesterday being the anniversary of the inauguration of THOMAS JEFFERSON in the Presidency of the United States, the memorable event of the resuscitation and triumph of Republican principles, the 4th of March, 1801, was called to recollection, with the most lively sensations of joy by the Republicans of the town of Providence. The Republicans being by experience fully sensible of the utility of those measures which have been pursued, under the administration of Mr. Jefferson for two years past, and as a mark of their approbation, made arrangements for celebrating the 4th of March. The colours were displayed from the State-house and other parts of the town. In the evening about eighty citizens met at Mr. Aldrich's Hotel, and partook of a Republican Feast, and spent the evening in innocent joy and mirth. BENJAMIN WEST, L. L. D. acted as President, and Colonel JOHN MATTHEWSON, as Vice president. [A number of Toasts were drunk, well adapted to the occasion, which want of room obliges us to omit.]
The Republicans behaved with a becoming decorum, during the whole of the evening, and parted in brotherly love and good will, and went home in good order as good citizens. Even the Federalists themselves cannot say to the contrary, without falsehood. The Federalists behaved with their usual dignity during the bigger part of the night. About 150 of them paraded the streets with clubs, swords and knives, in a riotous and mob-like manner, insulting and hooting at every person not of their sect. The acts and names of a few of those noted “friends of order,” we shall say more about at another time.
NEWPORT, Saturday, March 12, 1803.
Yesterday afternoon, arrived in town, from the Seat of Government, (via New-York,) the Hon. CHRISTOPHER ELLERY, and Gen. JOSEPH STANTON.
FOURTH OF MARCH.
On Friday (4th inst.) the Anniversary of the Election of the illustrious patriot THOMAS JEFFERSON, to the Presidency of the Union, was celebrated in the principal towns in New-England, with a degree of enthusiasm becoming an event so auspicious and glorious. In this town, the American Flag was displayed in various directions; and a number of Republicans partook of a sumptuous entertainment at Capt. Richard Barker's, after which, the following Toasts were drunk.
1. The day we celebrate—May it be held in remembrance while Republicanism has votaries. 2. The President of the United States—The principles he supports, and the support of those principles.
3. The Vice-President of the United States—Talents, with virtue, will be supported by Republicans, without it, rejected.
4. The Majesties of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
5. The Judiciary of the United States—Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political.
6. Peace, Commerce, and honest friendship with all Nations, entangling alliances with none.
7. The support of the State Governments in all their rights, as the most competent administration of our domestic concerns, and the surest bulwark against anti-republican tendencies.
8. The preservation of the general Government in its whole constitutional vigour, as the sheet anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad.
9. A jealous care of the rights of election by the people; a mild and safe corrective of the abuses which are lopped by the sword of revolution, when peaceable remedies are unprovided.
10. Absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority, the vital principle of Republics, from which there is no appeal, but to force, the vital principle, and immediate parent of despotism.
11. A well regulated Militia, our best reliance in peace, and for the first moments of war, till regulars may relieve them.
12. The supremacy of the civil over the military authority.
13. Economy in the public expenses, that labor may be lightly burthened.
14. The honest payment of our debts, and sacred preservation of the public faith.
15. Freedom of Religion, freedom of the Press, and freedom of person, under the protection of the Habeas Corpus.
16. The Ladies of the United States—May they teach their children the foregoing sentiments as their political creed.
17. The State of OHIO—May she follow the virtuous example of her Republican sisters.
Volunteers.
The Governor, and State of Rhode Island—While the PEOPLE remain free, sovereign, and independent, inflexible Republicanism will continue to trample under foot the hydra of spurious Federalism.
CHRISTOPHER ELLERY, Esq. our Senator in Congress—Ever uniform and faithful in the support of Republican principles—He deserves well of his Country.
The Heroes and Worthies who secured the Liberties of America from the grasp of Tyrants and Traitors—May their names be enrolled in the annals of immortal Fame.
The virtuous yeomanry of our country—May Agriculture and Manufactures receive the fostering hand of every American Citizen.
The Republicans throughout the world—May they be governed by the pure principles of patriotism and universal philanthropy.
Senator Rofs, with his Louisiana Resolutions, and the host of war hounds in Congress—May they meet a similar fate of the disbanded midnight Judges, with their federal Memorial!!
Our National Councils—May that Infinite Power which rules the destinies of the universe, direct and give them a favorable issue for our peace and prosperity.
Extracts of a letter from a gentleman of the first respectability in Providence, to the Editor of the Republican, dated March 7, 1803.
“SIR, I expect, in consequence of the public declaration of the Republicans of this town, intending to rejoice on the 4th of March, that you have some anxiety to know something concerning their proceedings. I shall therefore endeavor to give you a minute detail:—We, the Republicans, being entirely satisfied with, and fully approving the conduct of Mr. Jefferson, in his administration, concluded (without Federal permission) to testify our approbation by meeting and shewing ourselves joyful on the anniversary of his election. Accordingly we agreed to sup together, appointed a Committee of arrangement, who agreed with Mr. E. Aldrich to make the necessary preparations.—We also had an inclination to refund our joy by the discharge of cannon; but it so happened, that there were no cannon to be come at in town that were in order for firing:—Therefore we concluded to apply for two field pieces, the property of the United States, left in the care of the artillery company here. Application was accordingly made to the second in command, the first being absent. He gave such encouragement that the committee were induced to send to the first, who was then at Bristol. Application was made to him, as was also to his Excellency the Governor, for his permission. His Excellency's consent was had in writing, and a letter from the first to the second artillery officer; and with these, the application was renewed, but to no effect. This disappointment led some Republicans to thinking of the 56, who at the last time of appointing Electors, appeared for Mr. Jefferson. In commemoration of these, they had recourse to the 56 weight in lieu of a gun. This weight was often charged and fired, and the report of it was such as occasioned some federal swearing. We had a mind to have hoisted the flag which had been usually hoisted on the flag staff at the Bridge, in which many of us were proprietors; but this we could not have. So passed the day without any thing extraordinary, other than Federal compliments from Capt. Benjamin Page to Mr. Aldrich, advising him to chain his silver spoons to the table, as otherwise the damn'd jacobins would steal them; and directions, with one dollar, from Page, Sam. Aborn, &c. to the town Cryer, to cry the seal through town—this was accordingly done.—Thus far you find a little good Federalism.
Now comes the evening, when eighty good found hearted Republicans set down and cheerfully partook of a most superb entertainment, provided to the entire satisfaction of every one present. After eating, drinking, and singing several well adapted songs, (all which was done
to admirable satisfaction, not less to the landlord then to his guests) each and every one peaceably and soberly retired in good season. On coming into the street, which was between 10 and 11 o'clock, we saw men standing here & there, at every corner and bye-place, until we came to the bridge, where we met a large concourse of people, with what they called the Effigy of Tom Paine, which it is presumed they meant to defend, as many of them were armed with clubs, &c.—Why all this at that time? Did it not look squally, when it is known that two other Effigies were prepared, one called Jefferson, and the other the Devil, which it is said were kept back by the interference of Messrs. Moses Brown and Thomas Arnold? It certainly appears that a black squall was a-head. Happy, happy circumstance, that Messrs. Brown & Arnold became acquainted with the design, and interfered. It is also happy that they were prevented from coming to our windows with what they had.—Fortunately nothing desperate took place, altho' the town watch suffered much noise to be made about the houses of many Republicans during the night season.
“That noble Lady, the Dutches of D. said that there was not a Gentleman at the feast. This she had a right to say, as in her estimation real gentlemen get drunk at feasts; there was not one such at ours. She also wanted a gun to be ready, with which she would blow out the brains of any one that might attempt to assault her Effigy of Tom Paine.
“Two noble Federalists, one has been, the other now is high in their own estimation, presented one of the most worthless characters in town, with money to buy a ticket for the Festival; but the fellow possessing much more decency than they, omitted calling for one. What cannot federalists do with impunity?—That which is highly criminal in a Republican, is as highly applauded in a Federalist!!—Look at this; let the world look at it;—and let the impartial, judge between the two contending parties.”
Here fellow-citizens, you have a specimen of the peaceable proceedings of the immaculate “friends of religion and order.” Who would not become a federalist, if he could have the honor of belonging to such a respectable company!!—We frequently read of riots, mobs, &c. in the dominions of his Britannic Majesty. But who would have thought that these modern christians, the federalists, in the orderly town of Providence, would descend to such baseness and infamy. Comments are here unnecessary. Every individual will duly appreciate the transaction. It is said that many of the leaders of the federal party, were the principal instigators for burning the Effigy of the President of the United States! but only kept in the background, through fear of detection, and exposure.
The General Assembly of this State finished their Session at Bristol, last Saturday. Congress rose on Thursday, the 3d inst.
DIED.—At Charlestown (S. C.) Mrs. SARAH WILLIAMS, consort of Mr. David R. Williams, one of the proprietors of the Charlestown City Gazette, and daughter of Nicholas Power, Esq. of Providence.
At Point-Pierre (Gaudaloupe) on the 10th of January last, Capt. OLIVER READ, of this town, in the 61st year of his age.
At Providence, the Rev. ENOS HITCHCOCK, D. D. Pastor of the Benevolent Congregational Church, in that town, in the 58th year of his age.
At Wickford, on the 1st inst. Mrs. ANN COLE, wife of Capt. Thomas Cole, in the 47th year of her age.
At Portsmouth, the 2d inst. Mr. WILLIAM BRIGHTMAN, in the 90th year of his age.
State of Rhode-Island, &c.
WHEREAS the Honorable the General Assembly did, at their session in February last, appoint the undersigned Commissioners, to purchase a part of the Registered Public Debt of this State, bearing an interest of four per cent. per annum; and have appropriated about Twenty-five Thousand Dollars for that purpose. We therefore request all Persons possessed of said Debt, and who wish to dispose of the same, to send us in writing (free of postage) the amount of the sum they have to sell, and their lowest price, on or before the 20th day of April next.
SAMUEL VERNON, sen. CONSTANT TABER, HENRY SHERBURNE, Newport, March 9th, 1803. Commissioners.
THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers, Commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Mary Coddington, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months from the 7th inst. being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, that we will attend on said business, at our respective dwellings at any time within the period above mentioned.
EDMUND TOWNSEND, JOSEPH WARREN, All persons indebted to said estate, are desired to make payment without delay to NATHANIEL CODDINGTON, EDWARD CODDINGTON, Newport, March 12, 1803. Administrators.
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
ON the twenty-first instant, at the dwelling house of Warren Gardner, in (Boston neck) South Kingstown; eighteen Cows, a pair of large Oxen, and some young stock, all in good order; and a number of farming utensils.
ELISHA R. GARDNER, Vendue Master. South-Kingstown, March 10, 1803.

The following verses were written by Arthur O'Connor, the famous Irish Patriot, and distributed by him, on his way to confinement, in Fort George, Scotland, 1798.
THE pomp of Courts, and pride of Kings, I prize above all earthly things; I love my country, but the King Above all men his praise I sing: The royal banners are display'd, And may succeed the standard aid.
I fain would banish far from hence, The Rights of Man and Common Sense; Confusion to his odious reign, That foe to Princes, Thomas Paine! Defeat and ruin seize the cause Of France, its liberties, and laws.
Nothing objectionable is here obvious to the reader; but, to learn the real sentiments of the writer, we must take the first line of the first verse, and next the first line of the second, the second line of the first and the second line of the second, and so on alternatively. Thus we shall find republicanism in what at first appears to be loyalty.
ON LOVE AND MARRIAGE.
MUTUAL love is the fairest and first born of all the social affections implanted in the human breast: This reflection softens humanity and sweetens every enjoyment. What a charming scene of felicity has the gracious Author of our existence drawn for us;—the union of sexes! It gratifies every rational wish, and is the grand cordial of life—it softens every misery to which humanity is subject.
In love, where happiness is the end, and pleasure the means, much persuasion cannot be necessary. No thorny path affrights the tender traveller; but flowers deck the ground—fragrance breathes in the air, and music enchants in every tree that adorns the delightful passage to the abode of the happy. There, when the blaze subsides; in the gentle flame when age has mellowed passion into friendship, the eve of life is passed in that sweet succession of friendship, which they only can enjoy, who can reflect with pleasure on the past.
It is an undoubted truth, that marriage is, in itself an object extremely desirable; and the only foundation of all the tender ties of relation, and society. When happy, it is of all others inimitably the most amiable; full of the sweets of domestic comfort, constancy, inviolable truth and disinterested counsel, and various other particulars, of which every one has its attendant pleasure: And surely that true friendship, sincere esteem, and real virtue, which exist in the married state, ought ever to be entitled to our highest esteem.
There is one peculiar advantage attending the state of life, namely, that those who have the happiness to be blessed with an amiable partner for life, need not seek for either pleasure or amusement abroad;—the conversation of an excellent virtuous wife (and the entertainment of innocent prattling children) will always afford a most exquisite satisfaction.
Logs wanted by the Newport Aqueduct Company.
ANY Person or Persons wishing to contract to furnish Logs of the following dimensions, will be pleased to write a line to the Subscriber, with their lowest terms;—Two Thousand feet of straight Pitch Pine Logs, none less than ten inches diameter at the smallest end, and large hearted, twelve feet in length or upwards, to be delivered in Newport by the fifteenth day of April next.
JACOB RICHARDSON, jun. Sec'y. Newport, Feb. 25, 1803. 156tf
To be Let,
And possession immediately given. THE Chambers of the House of John Bull, in Broad-Street, consisting of one Large Chamber, four Bed Rooms, two Closets, and a privy in the Kitchen; all in good repair.
Also, a Shoe-Maker's Shop, with a Stove therein, adjoining the Shop of Mr. Henry Bull—will be let to the highest bidder, on the 25th March next, and possession then given. Enquire of JOHN BULL, on the premises, or Mr. THOMAS POTTER, in Portsmouth. Newport, Feb. 25, 1803. 126
Dr. GUSTAVUS BAYLIES,
OF BRISTOL. Has just received, for Sale, an additional assortment of genuine
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
—ALSO— SURGEON'S INSTRUMENTS, OF WHICH ARE, ELEGANT Amputating Instruments, (of the latest improvement.) Do. Trepanning do. Breast Pi. es, —Ivory Syringes, &c. &c.
Likewise, a few modern Medical Books; among which are, James Latta's PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF SURGERY, illustrated with Cuts on many of the Subjects; and with Copperplates—3 Vols. Townsend's GUIDE TO HEALTH, Darwin's Zoonomia—3 Vols.
Baillier's, on Medicine—a work of very considerable merit, containing a Course of Lectures delivered by the Author, which were translated from the Latin, by William Cullen Brown, and published in the English language at Edinburgh, in the present year—4 Vols.
Dr. BAYLIES likewise respectfully acquaints his friends, that he continues the Practice of PHYSIC, MIDWIFERY, and the various branches of SURGERY. November 29, 1802. 114tf
LAMP-BLACK, (of the best quality) FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad-Street. HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other
GOODS.
1000 weight good white FLAX. One barrel fresh ESSENCE of SPRUCE, per lb. or gallon. Cuts given for Cotton and Linen RAGS. Newport, January 1, 1803. 118tf
Entertainment,
BY RICHARD BARKER, at the House formerly occupied by Capt. Robert S. Potter, sign of the Anchor, a little south east of the State House, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Punctual attendance will be given, and all favors gratefully acknowledged by the public's obedient servant, RICHARD BARKER. Newport, April 2, 1802. 79tf
FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH BRIGGS, 30 Barrels best N. Y. Superfine Flour, A few Hogheads of good retailing MOLASSES. Also, a few Casks of SHERRY WINE. of an excellent quality—very cheap for Cash. Newport, May, 29. 5ctf
For Sale, by the Subscriber, JAMAICA RUM by the hoghead, Ditto SUGAR by the hhd. or barrel, Ditto MOLASSES, all of 1st Quality. JOHN MEIN. Church-Lane. July 12, 1802. 94tf
To be Sold,
By the subscriber, for cash, or country produce, a quantity of Window SASHES, of various dimensions, for 6 by 8, and 7 by 9 Glass JOHN PITMAN. Newport Feb. 12, 1803. 24/2m
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. cxii
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. 713tf
FOR SALE,
And possession given on the 25th of March next. A LARGE and valuable tract of LAND, in Hopkinton, adjoining Wood-River.—Containing about Seven Hundred Acres; known by the name of the Ellery Land, and now part of the estate of Col. GEORGE IRISH, deceased. About Two Hundred Acres of said land is cleared, and fit for tillage or meadow. The remainder is mostly covered with Timber of the best quality for ship plank, &c. An excellent stream of water runs through said land, whereon a Saw Mill may be erected at a small expence.—The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. NICHOLAS TAYLOR, JOHN IRISH. Newport, Oct. 23, 1802. 68tf
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 hoghead, New-England Rum by the hoghead. Sugar by the barrel. Teas by the dozen lb. Fresh Flour by the barrel, of which they intend to keep a constant supply. A few firkins excellent Butter for family's use. Masters of Vessels, &c. can be supplied with any articles they may want, and the smallest favor gratefully acknowledged. Newport, February 5, 1803.
To be Sold or Let,
And entered upon the 25th of March next. A FARM, in East Greenwich, in that part called Frenchtown, containing about 140 acres of excellent land, with a good dwelling-house, Barn, Crib, Cooper's Shop, & Cyder shed.—It is pleasantly situated, well wooded and watered, with plenty of orcharding. A Grist Mill and one third of a Saw Mill, belonging to said premises. Any person inclining to purchase, or hire, may know the terms by applying to the Subscriber, on said premises. BENJAMIN TILLINGHAST. East-Greenwich, Dec. 18, 1802. 117tf
FOR SALE,
THE real estate of Peleg Allen, late of Middletown, deceased, (about four miles from the State house in Newport, adjoining the road,) consisting of between fifty and sixty acres of land, with a dwelling-house, other buildings, and a good orchard thereon; well watered; good meadow, pasture, and tillage land, natural to Barley.—Possession will be given the 25th of March next. The terms may be known, by applying to either of the subscribers. ELIZABETH ALLEN, THOMAS C. ALLEN. Middletown, Dec. 3, 1802. civtf.
W. R. WILDER,
BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Has Removed to the Store next Door North of Messrs. Gibbs & Channing's,
WHERE he offers for sale, many thousand Volumes of BOOKS, in the different branches of Literature—together with almost every article in the Stationary line, wholesale and retail.—Also an elegant Assortment of Gentlemen's HATS, from 75 cents to 6 dollars and 50 cents. Newport, Aug. 21. 99tf
TO BE SOLD, OR LET,
A FARM, LYING in Exeter, State of Rhode-Island, about six miles from Wickford, containing 175 acres of good Land, with a Dwelling-House, and other out buildings. It may be purchased together, or in separate divisions. Payment will be made easy. Also,
A share in the Ohio Company, containing nearly Twelve Hundred Acres of excellent Land. For further particulars apply to PARDON TILLINGHAST. Exeter, Dec. 29, 1802. 50tf
FOR SALE, BY
SIMEON MARTIN, SIXTY Hds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart, Club, and Haibeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exuma Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 flasks of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per flask—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 15 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half pint ditto.—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Weep Gin—5 casks White Lead. 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing from 15 to 22 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Casks. Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. 122tf
TO THE PUBLIC.
Newport Long-Wharf, No. 12. Keyes and Brigham,
Have constantly for sale,
PRIME and mels PORK—prime mels, mels and prime BEEF, of the first quality, re-packed in the best order, suitable for domestic or foreign use.—Also, by the keg or box, LARD, first sort—refined mould tallow CANDLES, first quality; ditto ditto—No 1 and 2 Bar SOAP.—Likewise, corned, and fresh BEEF. December 10, 1802.
For Sale, by the Subscriber, BETWEEN one and two thousand weight of OAK U M,
which will be disposed of, either in large or small quantities, as may best suit purchasers. ** Cash, and the highest price, given for old JUNK, as usual. JOHN WILLIAMS, Keeper of the Work-House. Newport, Feb. 12. 72tf
To be SOLD or LET,
IF applied for soon, two Lots of Land, No. 3 and No. 5—situate a little to the Eastward of Mr. Francis Brinley's Rope-walk—none superior in quality.—Also, For Sale, at the Subscriber's Store, Sundry Articles of DRY GOODS, GROceries, HARD WARE, &c. —Likewise, for Sale, on Commission,— 20 Firkins good BUTTER, 6000 wt. good CHEESE, 700 wt. Refined SUGAR, SAMUEL F. GARDNER. Newport, February 5, 1803. 123tf
SIMON DAVIS
HAS FOR SALE, ST. Croix Rum by the Hoghead, 2d and 3d proof, Antigua Rum, ditto, ditto, Retailing Molasses, ditto, ditto, Superfine Flour by the quantity or single Barrel, Pilot, Navy, and Ship Bread, ditto, ditto, Tar and Turpentine, ditto, ditto, Brown Sugar by the Barrel, Coffee by the Hoghead, Barrel, or Bag, Logwood & Fustick by the Ton, Cwt. or smaller quantity, A few pieces Mahogany, A quantity of Menhaden Fish, in excellent order for shipping, A few tons Whale Oil, Spermaceti Candles per quantity or single Box, Mels and prime Pork, by the barrel, Negro-Head Tobacco, by the keg, Prime Beef, by the barrel. Newport, Jan. 1, 1803. 118tf
WILL be sold at Public Auction, on Friday, the first of April next (if fair, if not, the first fair day,) unless previously disposed of at private sale, a new two story Dwelling-House, with four rooms on a floor; together with a Lot of Land, 60 feet front, with a two story Shop thereon, calculated for a dwelling-house, having a cellar under it, situate on Spring-Street, near the State-House. Sale to be on the premises, at Eleven o'clock A. M. where the conditions of payment will be made known. GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioners. Newport, Feb. 12, 1803. 124
N. B. Any person wishing to purchase at private sale, may know the terms, by applying to Gardner & Dean; or to Robert Lawton, jr. living on the premises.
NICOLAS GEFFROY,
Watch-Maker, in Newport, HAS constantly on hand, an elegant assortment of warranted, and common English, & Geneva Watches & Timepieces, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—He also carries on the
Goldsmith's & Silversmith's Business in all its branches, & will make, or repair, any kind of Jewelry, in the neatest fashion.
He has likewise for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, all kinds of Jewellery, imported and of the latest fashion; officers' gold and silver epauletts; plated and brass candlesticks; plated and Britannia tea-pots; dits, small swords and hangars; plated butts, stirrups & spurs; tea-trays; candles, andirons, shovels and tongs; cutlery ware of all kinds; night and day spy-glasses; ladies' & gentlemen's pocket-knives; dressing-glasses; susp-wires; snuff-boxes; hair-powder; brushes; best Mackabau & Scotch snuff; and a great variety of other articles, too numerous to insert in an Advertisement.
In addition to the above, he has received by the latest importations, a great variety of articles in his line, among which are. Gentlemen's fowling pieces, double and single barrel'd; a variety of musical instruments and books; elegant tea-urns; looking glasses; Jewellery of various kinds and fashions; spectacles of various prices from 6s. to 30s. per pair; elegant gold RINGS & breast PINS, inlaid with pearl. ** Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Gold and Silver. Newport, Feb. 12, 1803. 19tf
Nathaniel Nason,
RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that he has removed from the house of his father David Nason, to the Shop of Mr. Thomas Howland, directly opposite—where all kinds of TIN WARE can be furnished at the shortest notice, and on as reasonable terms as can be bought in this town. Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors acknowledged. Newport, Dec. 18, 1802. 115tf ** Cash & the highest price given for old PEWTER and LEAD.
Public Entertainment.
THE subscriber informs the Public that he has opened a House of Entertainment in Water-Street, in the town of WARREN, sign of the Ship; west of Cole's Inn.—Constant attendance will be given, and every attention paid to Ladies and Gentlemen, for their accommodation, by the Public's humble servant, PRESERVED ALGER. October 23, 1802. cviiif
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—ALSO,
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices. Newport, Nov. 21, 1801. 60tf
THE Court of Probate for the town of Newport, having appointed the subscribers commissioners, to examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of WALTER EASTON, late of said Newport, deceased, represented insolvent; and twelve months being allowed for that purpose:—Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against said estate, to bring them in to either of us, within said time, or otherwise they will be precluded according to law. EDMUND TOWNSEND, } Commissioners. THOMAS PECKHAM, } ** All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MERIBETH EASTON, } Executrix. DAVID BUFFUM, JOHN SLOCUM, Newport, 4th Mo. 5, 1802. 82tf
For Sale on Reasonable terms, A Quantity of Window Frames, and Sashes, for 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Glass. Enquire of the Printer. Newport, May 21, 1802. 85tf
Sail Making.
THE subscribers having entered into partnership, under the firm of Spooner and Dunham, 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 WING SPOONER, 2d. CHARLES C. DUNHAM. Newport, April 3, 1802. 79tf
TO BE LET,
AND possession given immediately, a convenient two story Dwelling House, on the Long-Wharf, but a few rods below the foot of the Parade. For terms apply to WILLIAM RYAN. Newport, Dec. 10, 1802. 115tf