Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1806-06-26 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.
Albert W. Gardiner,
No. 108, Thames-Street,
Has just received an extensive assortment of
Staple and Fancy Goods :
AMONG OTHERS, ARE
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 Elegant Gilt Plumes, White Silk Buffoons, Shoe Roflets.  Newest fashioned WIGS and FRESETTS. 
Newport May 15. h. 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, up- wards 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.  Walin'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, whole- sale and retail, very cheap. 
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ACCOUNT BOOKS,
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BOOK-BINDING,
In all its branches done with elegance, dura- bility and dispatch. Specimens may be seen at the Bindery, No. 77, Thames-Street.
Newport, March 19, 1805.
JOHN STEVENS,
TIN-PLATE WORKER,
HEREBY informs the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has ta- ken the Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Mumford, deceased in Thames-Street, where may be had all kinds of Tin-Ware, at the shortest no- tice, and as cheap as can be purchased in the State.—All favors gratefully acknowledged.— Cash, and the highest price, given for Old Pew- ter and Lead.
Newport Dec. 12th. 1805.
Engraving on Stone.
ELISHA SMITH, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs the public that he has taken the Yard lately occupied by Mr. 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.
SAIL-MAKING.
THE subscribers having entered into partner- ship, under the name 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.
791f.
Grandeur Champanois, TAILOR,
Takes this opportunity to inform the inhabitants of Newport, and its vicinity,
THAT he has commenced business at No. 127, Thames-Street, back of Mr. Charles Coggeshall, & Co's. Shoe-Store, and opposite Messrs. John E. Townsend & Co. in hopes by a constant application to his business, and unremit- ted exertions to please, he will gain the patron- age of those who may please to honor him with their custom.—Garments and Suits made in the newest fashion.—Every favor in his line will be gratefully acknowledged.
Newport, June 4th, 1806.
MORNING SCHOOL,
Clarke-Street, No. 5.
The Subscriber informs the Public,
THAT he proposes 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 eight, and the eve- ning 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.
SAMUEL JAMES,
HIS FOR SALE,
AT 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 whole- sale and retail, on as good terms as can be pur- chased in America.
A generous credit given to those who pur- chase by the quantity for retailing.
N. B. The above is printed on good pa- per, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe.
April 2, 1804.
83.
The Honorable Court of Probate,
OF the town of North Kingstown, in the County of Washington, having allowed us the subscribers, six months longer from the date hereof, to receive and examine the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of RICHARD PHILLIPS, late of said town, deceased, we therefore, hereby notify the creditors to said es- tate (who have not exhibited their claims) to bring in their respective claims to either of us the subscribers, at our respective dwellings in said town, at any time within six months from this date.
GEORGE THOMAS, } Commis- ISAAC HALL, } fioners. North-Kingstown, May 12th, 1806.
LAWS OF THE U. STATES.
(BY AUTHORITY.)
AN ACT
For establishing rules and articles for the gov- ernment of the armies of the U. States.
(CONCLUDED.)
Article 90. Every judge advocate, or person officiating as such, at any general court mar- tial, shall transmit, with as much expedition as the opportunity of time and distance of place can admit, the original proceedings and sentence of such court martial, to the secretary of war, which said original proceedings and sentence shall be carefully kept and preserved in the of- fice of the said secretary, to the end that the persons entitled thereto may be enabled, upon application to the said office, to obtain copies thereof.
The party tried by any general court martial, shall upon demand thereof made by himself or by any person or persons in his behalf, be enti- tled to a copy of the sentence and proceedings of such court martial.
Article 91. In cases where the general or commanding officer may order a court of inquiry to examine into the nature of any transac- tion, accusation or imputation against any of- ficer or soldier, the said court shall consist of one or more officers, not exceeding three, and a judge advocate, or other suitable person as a re- corder, to reduce the proceedings and evidence to writing, all of whom shall be sworn to the faithful performance of their duty. This court shall have the same power to summon witness- es as a court martial, and to examine them on oath. But they shall not give their opinion on the merits of the case, excepting they shall be there- to specially required. The parties accused shall also be permitted to cross examine and in ex- plicate the witnesses, so as to investigate fully the circumstances in question.
Article 92. The proceedings of a court of in- quiry must be authenticated by the signature of the recorder and the president, and delivered to the commanding officer ; and the said proceed- ings may be admitted as evidence by a court martial, in cases not capital, or extending to the dismissal of an officer, provided that the cir- cumstances are such, that oral testimony cannot be obtained. But as courts of inquiry may be perverted to dishonorable purposes and may be considered as engines of destruction to military merit, in the hands of weak and envious com- mandants, they are hereby prohibited, unless directed by the President of the United States, or demanded by the accused.
Article 93. The judge advocate, or recorder, shall administer to the members the following oath :
" You shall well and truly examine and in- quire, according to your evidence, into the mat- ter now before you, without partiality, favor, affection, prejudice or hope of reward. So help you God."
After which the president shall administer to the judge advocate, or recorder, the following oath :
" You, A. B. do swear that you will, accord- ing to your best abilities, accurately and impar- tially record the proceedings of the court, and the evidence to be given in the case in hearing. So help you God."
The witnesses shall take the same oath as wit- nesses sworn before a court martial.
Article 94. When any commissioned officer shall die or be killed in the service of the United States, the major of the regiment, or the of- ficer doing the major's duty in his absence, or in any post or garrison, the second officer in com- mand, or the assistant military agent, shall im- mediately secure all his effects or equipment then in camp or quarters, and shall make an inven- tory thereof, and forthwith transmit the same to the office of the department of war to the end that his executors or administrators may receive the same.
Article 95. When any non-commissioned of- ficer, or soldier, shall die, or be killed in the service of the United States, the then command- ing officer of the troop, or company, shall, in the presence of two other commissioned officers, take an account of what effects he died possessed of, above his arms, and accoutrements, and transmit the same to the office of the depart- ment of war ; which said effects are to be ac- counted for, and paid to the representatives of such deceased non-commissioned officer, or sol- dier. And in case any of the officers, so au- thorised to take care of the effects of deceased officers and soldiers, should, before they have accounted to their representatives for the same, have occasion to leave the regiment, or post, by preference, or otherwise, they shall, before they be permitted to quit the same, deposit it in the hands of the commanding officer, or of the as- sistant military agent, all the effects of such de- ceased non-commissioned officers and soldiers, in order that the same may be secured for, and paid to, their respective representatives.
Article 96. All officers, conductors, gunners, matrosses, drivers or other persons whatsoever, receiving pay, or hire, in the service of the ar- tillery or corps of engineers of the United States, shall be governed by the aforesaid rules and ar- ticles, and shall be subject to be tried by courts martial, in like manner with the officers and soldiers of the other troops in the service of the United States.
Article 97. The officers and soldiers of any troops, whether militia or others, being mustered and in pay of the United States, shall, at all times, and in all places, when joined, or acting in conjunction with the regular forces of the United States, be governed by these rules and articles of war, and shall be subject to be tried by courts martial, in like manner with the of- ficers and soldiers in the regular forces, save only that such courts martial shall be composed en- tirely of militia officers.
Article 98. All officers, serving by commis- sion from the authority of any particular State, shall on all detachments, courts martial, or other duty, wherein they may be employed in con- junction with the regular forces of the United States, take rank, next after all officers of the like grade in said regular forces, notwithstanding the commissions of such militia or state of- ficers may be older than the commissions of the officers of the regular forces of the U. States.
Article 99. All crimes not capital, and all disorders and neglects which officers and soldiers may be guilty of, to the prejudice of good or- der and military discipline, though not men- tioned in the foregoing articles of war, are to be taken cognizance of by a general or regi- mental court martial, according to the nature and degree of the offence, and be punished at their discretion.
Article 100. The President of the U. States shall have power to prescribe the uniform of the army.
Article 101. The foregoing articles are to be read and published once in every six months, to every garrison, regiment, troop or company, mustered or to be mustered in the service of the U. States, and are to be duly observed and obeyed, by all officers and soldiers who are or shall be in said service.
SECT. 2. And be it further enacted, That in time of war all persons not citizens of, or owing allegiance to the U. States or America, who shall be found lurking as spies in or about the fortifications or encampments of the armies of the U. S. or any of them, shall suffer death, according to the law and usage of nations, by sentence of a general court martial.
SECT. 3. And be it further enacted, That the rules and regulations, by which the armies of the U. States have heretofore been governed, and the resolves of Congress thereunto annexed, and respecting the same shall henceforth be void and of no effect, except so far as may relate to any transactions under them, prior to the pro- mulgation of this act, at the several posts and garrisons respectively, occupied by any part of the army of the U. States.
NATH'L. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
S. SMITH,
President of the Senate, pro tempore.
APRIL 10, 1806.
Approved,
TH: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT,
Making appropriations for the support of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and six.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Re- presentatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That for defraying the ex- pence of the military establishment of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and six ; for the Indian department, and for the expence of fortifications, arsenals, magazines and armories, the following sums be, and the same hereby are respectively appropriated ; that is to say :
For the pay of the army of the United States, three hundred and two thousand, five hundred and fifty-six dollars :
For forage, four thousand six hundred and eight dollars :
For the subsistence of the army and corps of engineers, two hundred and twenty-four thou- sand, nine hundred and ninety-four dollars five cents :
For clothing, eighty-five thousand dollars :
For bounties and premiums, fifteen thousand dollars :
For the medical and hospital departments, twelve thousand dollars :
For camp equipage, fuel, tools and transpor- tation, eighty-five thousand dollars :
For fortifications, arsenals, magazines and armories, two hundred and eighteen thousand, five hundred and forty-two dollars, five cents.
For purchasing maps, plans, books, and in- struments, one thousand five hundred dollars :
For the contingent expenses of the war de- partment, eighteen thousand dollars :

For the pay and subsistence of the commandants in Louisiana, six thousand and sixty dollars, sixty-seven cents: For the Indian department, ninety-six thousand six hundred dollars: SECT. 2. And be it further enacted, That the several appropriations herein before made, shall be paid and discharged, first, out of any balance remaining unexpended of former appropriations for the support of the military establishment; and secondly, out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated. NATH'L. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved, TH: JEFFERSON.
FOR THE RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
Something more than Conjecture.
WE sometimes, though seldom hear of an unprincipled incendiary, impelled by the powerful motive of self-interest, setting fire to a city, in order to plunder what may be saved from the flames: But that a political section of society, who lay an exclusive claim to principle and virtue, and who would fain be thought respectable among us, should attempt any thing of the kind, for the furtherance of their cause, astonishes pity and puts apology to scorn! But candor forbids us to do justice our present conviction, as to put any other construction upon the late transactions in the city of New-York. In the circle of our daily movements, it has been asserted, in the presence of federalists, that though their brother RESOLUTIONISTS of that city made such ludicrous allusions over the body of the murdered Pierce, it was reasonably to be suspected that that triad of British sea-robbers, were invited there for a purpose something similar to what the event has exhibited. When the assertion was rejected as a circumstance of the utmost improbability, the following observations were substantially made in reply.
The party in opposition, have doubtless found that the present disputes may, by tracing them, be found to consist in a great degree between the agricultural and commercial interests. This party in general, has already declared themselves on the side of commerce, as affording from its tumultuary nature, more plausible pretexts for ambition and avarice. It was easy for them to discern the imputation of hypocrisy and inconsistency, to which they were liable, so long as New-York, the first commercial city in the Union, was decidedly democratic.
To obtain from seasonable efforts to reform the countenance of things in that city, would have been to discourage those fancied successful exertions, which were said to be making in other parts of the United States. Success therefore at the head-quarters of commercial interest, would become a considerable weight towards bringing down the light scale of federalism.
It was not perhaps, for the constitution all to chalk for the same stratagem. But the event has made known the ultimate resolution, to attempt what had been done before—to invite, under the appearance of affording protection to British trade, thelander, Cambrian, &c. to aid in the undertaking.
Here the reader will please to remark, that their regards were extended to British trade while they were grievously complaining of the defenceless situation of their own.
It is natural to suppose that these British ships of war, (knowing that Rufus King, their old friend and quondam companion at St. James's, was among the inviters,) would not be so guilty of disrespect to his diplomatic skill nor do so much violence to their own feelings as to reject the opportunity of insulting the American flag. As insult, depredation and murder was their trade, they could not be displeased by being called upon for business in the line of their profession.
The kindred voice of federalism was recognised in the invitation:—They came and began their "trespass, interruptions, and vexation." But alas, in their Indian sport, in practising to see how near they could come to the little Brandywine coaster and not hit her, they happened to murder poor John Pierce.
The promoters of the tragedy, to avoid the accusation of making a sacrifice of one man for the good of the nation, now prepared themselves for the shedding of tears; and, like the incendiary, who first cries fire, were I wist in the acclamations of murder!—They fell to fighting and lobbing;—and as strange as true to relate! caused the lieutenant of the murdering ship to be sequestered at home, while they were following in the procession of the lamented victim. Astonishing hypocrisy! Unblushing wickedness.—And the result of this second-rate stratagem was—a procuring, by a proclamation from the supreme authority of their country, the denunciation of all the captains of the squadron as flagrant miscreants —condemned forever obnoxious to a far more exasperated justice than demanded Jonathan Robbins for a British gibbet; and which severely frowns upon all who aided and abetted in the execrable transaction.
And the election too was—lost!—Though the spirit of party was influenced by such an exasperating expedient—the feds left no effort untried—no plausible falsehood unrolled, their democratic competitors, who, but a short time before, were unsuspecting such rivalship, obtained the election of their candidates by a majority unlooked for by the most sanguine calculator.
Thus instead of revolutionizing the city, they have but exposed themselves to their country and to the world as a slanderous feeble junto of headlong RESOLUTIONISTS.
Though this may be deemed, in the affection of candour as an unfounded conjecture, we have believed it so far plausible as to be prompted to hazard it. To confirm and illustrate the
above we can bring forward many things nearly akin to the above, which would at least satisfy the uninfluenced mind, that as the perpetrators did not leave the latter undone they would not have blushed to do the other also.
To hurry the administration into disgrace, the party in opposition, appear determined not to be exceeded in their tricks and hypocrites, by the crusading and ambitious fanatics of former centuries. While they affect to accuse the republicans of sanctioning means by their ends, they are "RESOLVED" not to stick at those means or ends either, which a good man would blush to have named to the world, as existing among civilized Americans.—AMERICANS—who had enlisted the sympathies of nations in their favor, and who have doubtless since felt many painful apprehensions, how we may use the blessings that resulted from the contest.
But thanks to our delinies—all the battering stratagems and calumnies aimed at our government are but the murmuring surges raised by petulant winds, beating at the foot of an iron-bound promontory, which sits unmoved at the passing gale, and defies the fretful wave. BRISTOL, JUNE, 1806.
LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, June 9.
This morning a message from the Senate was received in the House with the report of the Election Committee, which was read.
Mr. Mason moved that the consideration should be postponed to this afternoon, 3 o'clock.
Mr. Dickinson of Amherst, and Mr. Bangs, of Worcester, opposed the postponement.
The motion was carried by a considerable majority.
Afternoon.—They again took up the report respecting the votes for Governor.
Mr. Bigelow, after giving a view of some of the consequences which would result from the rejection of votes for a trivial error in spelling, and denying that any Precedents existed to justify the report of the committee in this respect, moved that the votes for Caleb Stoon should be placed on the schedule for Caleb Strong.
Mr. Taft, read a number of precedents in which the names of candidates materially misspelt, had been allowed to the candidates intended.—The instances of misspelling in the times of Hancock, Bowdoin and Adams, were numerous.
Mr. Bacon denied that there was any contested election in those times.
It was answered, that in one case there was no choice by the people.
A question of order arose, and occasioned some debate; in the course of which Mr. Bigelow mentioned there was one of the returns which had no year added to the date.
Mr. Whitman, in consequence of the decision of the Speaker on the question of order, made a new motion somewhat similar to that of Mr. B. and offered many reasons in support of it.
At 7 o'clock the House adjourned.
TUESDAY, June 10.
The House resumed the consideration of the report of the joint committee.
The motion respecting the votes for Caleb Strong, was resumed; and advocated by Messrs. Upham, Wheaton, Sargeant, (of Boston) Livermore, and Goodwin, (of Charlestown)—and opposed by Messrs. Slocum, Bangs and Story.
The yeas and nays were called by Mr. Moody, (of Saco) seconded by Mr. Sprague, (of Duxbury)—when the question to amend the report, as moved by Mr. Bigelow, was negatived; nays 234, yeas 195. Majority 39. Fifty-one members were absent.
The House then proceeded to the next section of the report. Mr. Upham moved, that it be so far amended as that the 30 votes reported to be given for Caleb Strong, Esq. in the plantation of Davistown, which by the report of the committee are placed upon the schedule of scattering votes, be taken therefrom, and carried to the schedule of Caleb Strong, Esq. A debate ensued, which continued until half past 5.
The election committee reported that Thomas Keeler, Esq. of Sandford, is entitled to his seat. Accepted.
Conformably to the assignment of both Houses, the several branches of the government, at half past 5 o'clock, moved in procession to the funeral of the deceased Secretary Avery.
WEDNESDAY, June 11.
The House proceeded to the consideration of the report of the committee on the returns of votes for Governor and Lt. Governor.
Ordered, that the further consideration of the motion made by Mr. Upham subside for the present, for the purpose of considering the returns from Lincolnville and Cambridge.
On motion of Mr. Bigelow, ordered, unanimously, that all the votes for Governor and Lt. Governor, said to have been returned from the town of Lincolnville, in the county of Hancock, be rejected from the schedule of votes annexed to the report of the committee, there being no date to said return, nor any specification of the time when said votes were given; and the said report be amended accordingly.
On motion of Mr. Bacon, of Williamstown, that whereas it appears from the date of the certificate affixed to the return of votes from the town of Cambridge, in the county of Middlesex, which is on the 29th day of April, 1806, that the same was not sealed up in the presence of the inhabitants of said town, in open town meeting assembled, agreeable to the requirements of the constitution;—Ordered, unanimously, that the votes for Governor and Lt. Governor, in said return, be wholly rejected; and that the report of the committee be amended accordingly.
Ordered, that the report of the committee on the returns of votes for Governor and Lt. Governor, be committed to Mr. King, Mr. Bigelow, Mr. Parsons, Col. Turner, and Mr. Kinley, for the purpose of considering and reporting amendments conformably to the sense of this House, and that they be requested and enjoined to sit forthwith.
ELECTION OF GOV. IN MASSACHUSETTS. Boston, June 12.
The informality discovered in the return from Lincolnville, having given choice to Gov. Strong, the Hon. Mr. Maynard, Mr. Titcomb, and Mr. Gore, on the part of the Senate; and Messrs. Taft, Hill, Lewis, and Mason, on the part of the House, are appointed a committee to wait on his Excellency CALEB STRONG, and his Hon. WILLIAM HEATH, Esq. and inform them of their election; and that the Legislature are ready to attend to qualify them for those offices, by administering the necessary oaths.
The following is the report of the committee on the election of Governor, &c. as amended by the House, and concurred in by the Hon. Senate: Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1806.—The committee of this House, to whom was committed the report of the committee of both Houses, relative to the election of Governor and Lieutenant-Governor for the year ensuing—have attended the duty assigned them, and find that by deducting from the whole number of votes for Governor stated in said report to be 73,410, all the votes for Gov. viz. 626, expressed to have been given in the towns of Cambridge and Lincolnville, in the schedule attending said report, which have been ordered to be rejected, by votes of this House, the whole number of votes for Governor remaining is 72,784, that 36,393 make a choice: and that deducting from the number of said votes in said report, stated to have been given for his Excellency Caleb Strong, Esq. viz. 36692, all the votes in the said schedule, set against his name, as given for him in said towns, viz. 259, it appears that his said Excellency Caleb Strong, Esq. has 36,433 votes, and is therefore elected.
They also find that by deducting from the whole number of votes, in said report stated to have been for
Lieutenant-Governor, viz. 71,807, all the votes for Lieut. Governor, viz. 615, expressed in said schedule, to have been given in said towns of Cambridge and Lincolnville, the whole number of votes remaining is 71,192, that 35,597 make a choice: and that deducting from the number of said votes in said report, stated to have been given for the Hon. William Heath, Esq. viz. 36,830, all the votes in said schedule, set against his name, as given him in said towns, viz. 357, it appears that the said Hon. William Heath, Esq. has 36,523 votes, and is therefore elected.
And because your committee are of opinion, that there are several other matters contained in said report, which may occasion much discussion and controversy in this House, which nevertheless cannot effect either of the said elections, except as to the amount of said majorities, and that it is therefore not expedient, that this House should express any opinion with respect to said other matters, they therefore, ask leave to report as their opinion, that it is expedient that this House should concur with the Hon. Senate, in accepting said report, as taken into a new draught, as follows, viz.
WILLIAM KING, per order.
The committee of both Houses appointed to examine the returns of votes from the several towns, districts and plantations in this commonwealth, after revising and correcting a schedule herewith reported, entitled, "Votes for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, 27th election, 1806" find that his Excellency Caleb Strong, Esq. has a majority of all said votes for Governor, returned agreeably to the constitution, and that he is therefore duly elected Governor of this Commonwealth for the year ensuing.
They also find that the Hon. William Heath, Esq. has a majority of all the said votes for Lieutenant Governor returned agreeably to the constitution, and that he is therefore duly elected Lieut. Governor of this Commonwealth for the year ensuing.
JUNE 13.
Yesterday the Senate and House of Representatives assembled in convention, when his Excellency Gov. Strong, attended by the Council, entered the Representatives' Chamber, and his Excellency the Governor took the oaths of office, and declaration of his election was made by the Sheriff of Suffolk; after which the Governor and Council withdrew. The Convention then proceeded to the choice of Counsellors, when the Hon. Messrs. Howe, Maynard, Hill, Deane, Coffin, Childs, Woodman, Farley and Willis, were chosen. The members of the Senate then withdrew.
It is supposed the gentlemen now chosen to the council will resign, and that an election will be made at large this day.
The following letter was received from the Hon.
WILLIAM HEATH:—
To the Honourable Senate and the Honourable House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
GENTLEMEN,
I have been notified, by a very respectable committee of both Houses, that I have been elected Lieut. Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the year ensuing, by a majority of the votes of the electors.
Impressed with the most lively sense of gratitude, for this mark of confidence and esteem, I present to you, and through you to my fellow-citizens, my most sincere and hearty thanks. Having been more than forty years in public life, cotemporary with the early assertors of American rights, and the adoption of measures for their defence, and near the illustrious WASHINGTON, during the revolutionary war, in the most difficult, perilous and interesting periods our country has as yet experienced, the prime of my life has passed away, and I have arrived at nearly the common age of man, when the vigour of the mind abates, and the most splendid offices cease to charm.
I have seen my beloved country in

deep distress, struggling to retain the life of that equal liberty which Heaven has given as an unalienable legacy to man: I have seen her triumph in peace, sovereignty and independence; forming constitutions of civil government, selected and combined of principles calculated for durability, superior to those found in any other republics yet seen. I now see her under a wise and prudent administration of the general government, respected abroad, and prosperous at home, beyond a parallel in any other nation: and this, my native state, whose prosperity is the unceasing will of my heart, one of the most respectable and prosperous among her sisters.
Pausing, at this point of view, with thankful admiration, although a laudable ambition to serve my country, and a long public life, which has rendered its duties familiar, tend to excite a wish for continuance in it, reason points me to retirement, rather than to the acceptance of a new station. I do, therefore decline qualifying myself to attempt a discharge of the duties of the honourable office to which I have been elected.
Beseeching the all wise Counsellor, to guide and direct the legislature in all the important business which may come before them, and that this Commonwealth, and the United States, may be a name and a praise in the earth, so long as time shall endure. I have the honour to be, with the most profound respect, gentlemen, your most obedient servant.
W. HEATH.
Roxbury, June 12, 1806.
JUNE 16.
On our first page will be found a List of the Civil Government of Massachusetts for the ensuing political year. We confidently hope that no alteration will take place, by the refusal of gentlemen to accept the honorable offices to which they are elected. The organization of the government has been, unfortunately, long retarded, from various causes. Should there be no resignations—and we repeat our most hearty wishes that there may be none—the political complexion of the several branches, if we are right in our calculation will stand thus: Council, ALL Republican; Senate, 21 R. 12 F.; House, 271 R. 209 F.; majority in all the branches SEVENTY TWO!
THE report of the committee on the returns of votes for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, though so greatly reprobated by the federalists, cannot but be considered as accurate, when brought to the test of the Constitution. However trifling the distinction between the names of Stoon and Strong may be thought in the present election, yet if the decision of the Legislature had been made in favor of such an improper document, the greatest evils might have taken place hereafter. The federalists are very desirous to appeal to the consciences of the Republicans when they think a variation from their determinations will answer their purposes. But we can appeal with the same assurance, to the consciences of men, who are under oath to make due returns of the candidates voted for, how they can peremptorily declare that the name of Stoon, absolutely and without any mental doubt means Strong, and ought to be placed to his account. The intentions of voters, or the mistakes of the Town Clerk, are not to be the subjects of investigation before the Legislature, unless some representation from the towns is communicated, stating the error of the return. If no such paper is attached to it, the committee on their oaths are obliged to say, that Mr. Stoon had so many votes, and no dispensing power lays with them to place them to the account of Mr. Strong. If such a latitude should be established as a precedent, where may it end in future contested elections? It is possible some years hence that two candidates may have names nearly alike; a Mr. Stone and a Mr. Stoon may be the persons, and if we are now disposed to say that Stoon means Strong, the dominant party at that time may determine that Stone is Stoon, or Stoon is Stone. What line can be drawn, if we do not strictly adhere to the letters, and their just pronunciation. It is admitted that where a proper pronunciation of the letters will give the distinct sound of the name, that it might be proper to allow it to the candidate. For instance, if a return had been made of the name of Strong, and spelt Strongue, in this case the similarity of the sound would justify giving it to the avowed candidate; but when the spelling is deficient so essentially as not to give the name in any manner agreeable to the sound, it is impossible for men under oath to declare positively it means any other person than the one described.
The committee have taken very accurate ground in this respect. If the returns are thus inaccurate as they relate to the avowed candidate, it is an error chargeable to those only who made it, and cannot be estimated by the legislature. It is a mistake made in their own wrong which they must be careful for the future to prevent; but to say that men from Berkshire, Hampshire, &c. can positively make up judgment, that some town at the eastward meant Strong when they returned Stoon, is straining
the dispensing power of Legislators beyond what can be warranted by the Constitution. The elective franchise is an important privilege, and it would be exercised with due attention by the citizens; and if men will be so careless as to make inaccurate returns, they cannot appeal to the constitution for indemnification. This subject before the legislature being so accurately attended to this year, we expect will have a salutary tendency and make the electors more cautious and circumspect in future, when discharging the duties of their election.
The federalists however cannot charge the republicans with any unfair conduct; for the very principle which the committee adopted has given Gov. Strong his election. They did not equivocate but gave it the most ample operation. The town of Lincolnville being set aside, produced the majority for Gov. Strong. The return from this town, was the last defective of any controverted. It was perfect in every particular, as to the date of the month, and in every legal procedure. The date of the year was omitted, and being discovered by the federalists, they agreed it should be set aside. The republicans admitted their objection, & unanimously gave their assent to its quality, by which alteration in the report, the election of Gov. Strong was effected. This conduct shewed the uniformity and fairness of the republicans, and the federalists were willing to take this advantage to themselves. No doubts then arose in their minds as to the propriety of setting aside the returns. No qualia of conscience, as to the intention of the votes. But they were willing to nullify this return, when they found it worked to their benefit. They did not call upon the members to ask their hearts, whether the omission of the year was not prevarication, and ought not to be considered as proof positive, that the return was made in the year 1806. On the contrary this slight error was eagerly caught at by the federalists, and in a few hours changed the face of the returns to their own liking. They were so pleased with the discovery, that every exultation was soon exhibited. Their countenances from despondency were raised to the highest elevation—Congratulation passed mutually through every federal circle. The Exchange was vivified with peculiar hilarity. And the bells of Boston were set ringing to announce the joyful tidings. If they can find fault with the returns, they must recollect they have obtained their object by the strictest operation of the principle of report. The omission of the date of the year, when the day of the month was described, is the sole basis on which governor Strong is re-elected. If they say that Stoon was Strong, we have more reason to say that the return from Lincolnville was more valid from the bare omission of the year, than that Stoon spelt Strong;—for no man can doubt that the return was made in the year 1806.
The federalists hereafter must be silent on this subject: For if the principle adopted by the committee is wrong, they have chosen the governor conformable thereto. They may ring bells on this occasion, but their folly and absurdity must forever exhibit them as dupes to their own inconsistency.— ibid.
NEWPORT. THURSDAY....JUNE 26, 1806.
It was stated in the last Mercury, that the late eclipse of the sun, was total in this town. This is a mistake. There was a small spot of the sun, towards the north-west, which was not obscured, when it made its appearance upon the opposite side of the moon's shadow.
The eclipse made its first appearance nearly upon the upper or south-east edge of the sun. When it was the darkest, the moon's shadow appeared to be crossing the sun from south-west to N. east, and went off in a due easterly course.
Mercury and Venus to the right of the sun, and another planet to the southward and eastward of it, were to be seen for a considerable time during the darkest part of the eclipse.
The Mercury of the 14th inst. informs us, that a democratic committee of the legislature of Massachusetts, had not been able to clear the honorable James Sullivan, the attorney general of that State, of the charge of a public defaulter. Here fellow-citizens, we see an other instance of federal candor and justice. Mr. Sullivan has been for a long time acting general of that State; and the governor and legislature have been for eight or ten years past federal. Did a federal committee ever succeed in fixing the charge of a public defaulter upon him? No one pretends it; Why then could not a democratic committee, clear him from such a charge? Because they had not time to investigate his accounts before the session of the legislature ended; and consequently they could neither condemn or acquit him. The federalists knew that this would be the result, when they moved to have a committee chosen for that purpose; and undoubtedly did it with a view of throwing a suspicion over his character. At the time this motion was made, it was generally thought that Mr. Sullivan would be elected governor; and this expectation was no doubt the occasion of its being made. The federalists themselves do no doubt that when a fair investigation has taken place, he will be acquitted with honor.
The same Mercury calls Mr. Sullivan the limping idol of democracy. It is well known that he is lame. Is he to blame for that. If a federalist should happen to have a tongue too large for his mouth, would he not look upon a man with contempt, who had stooped to the meanness of calling him blabberer?
Tornado.—On Tuesday last a violent tornado passed across the south end of this Island, which entirely unroofed a large two story dwelling-house, & threw down three racks of its chimneys, part of the bricks of which falling upon the top of the house, made their way through
every floor into the cellar. It is remarkable that there were not less than eleven persons in the house, and not one of them hurt. We do not learn that it did any other material damage, except tearing up by the roots fourteen large apple trees in an orchard near the house. We understand that the house and trees were the property of Mrs. Lucy Chauncy of Boston, and formerly of this town.
DIED.—At East-Greenwich, Mrs. EASTER DAVIS, in the 90th year of her age.
NEWPORT INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Stockholders of the Newport Insurance Company are hereby notified, that a general Meeting of the Corporation will be held at their Office, in Newport, on Friday the 11th day of July next, at 11 o'clock in the morning, for taking into consideration the state of the affairs of the Company.
By Order of the President and Directors. J. DENISON, Sec'y. Newport, June 26th, 1806.
NOTICE.
A Meeting of the Directors of the Rhode-Island Bridge Company, on Wednesday the 11th inst. an assessment of Ten Dollars upon each share in said Bridge was laid, and ordered to be paid to the Treasurer, Moses SNAZAS, at the Bank of Rhode-Island, on or before the 20th day of July next.
The Stockholders are further informed, that their annual meeting will be held on the last Monday in July next, at the State-House in Newport, at Ten o'clock, A. M. B. HAZARD, Clerk. Newport, June 26, 1806.
NEWPORT BANK.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the half yearly dividend will be declared and paid at this Bank, on Tuesday the first day of July next, to those who (by the books of said Bank) appear to be Stockholders on the 23d inst. By order of the President and Directors, JOHN R. SLEARMAN, Cash'r. Newport, 19th June, 1806.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN, BOOK-SELLER & STATIONER.
Has just received, and now offers for Sale, CHARNOCK's Life of Nelson. Life of Cowper, 3 vols. History of America. Goldsmith's Natural History, abridged, 2 vols. Millison and Boudaloue's Sermons.
TO BE SOLD.
THAT large, elegant, and convenient House, belonging to the subscriber, situated on the Parade, in Newport, near the State-House; the House is three stories high with a flat roof, contains twelve rooms, exclusive of a kitchen in the cellar, where there is a good well of water, and rain water cistern; has a convenient yard and coach house, and a handsome garden; a further description is unnecessary, as the person who wishes to purchase will view the premises.—For terms apply to the Subscriber, at her Farm near Fort-Adams, or of Dr. JONATHAN EASTON, in Newport. SARAH MUMFORD. Newport, June 20, 1806.
SALE AT AUCTION.
ON Saturday 28th inst. at 12 o'clock, will be Sold the Sloop Baltimore, burthen 65 tons, three years old; and about 20 tons Fastie, at Barton's Wharf.—Conditions at time of Sale. G. DEAN, Auctioneer. Newport, June 26th, 1806.
FRESH GOODS.
John F. Townsend, & Co.
Hereby inform their friends and the public that they have just received a handsome supply of GOODS—Among which are, EXCELLENT Dutch black cloth Extra superfine English blue & black do. Excellent blue, black, and drab Cassimeres, A handsome assortment of Summer Waistcoating, Very fine Linens and Long Lawn. Fine 3 4 and 4 4 shirting Cottons, Men's Superfine cotton Hose, Men's black English silk do. Men's lead colored silk Gloves, Parasols and Lutestring Umbrellas, Plain and striped Cotton Cassimeres, White Jeans, Very fine white Flannels, Extra long white and coloured kid Gloves, Picnic Gloves & Mitts Silk Sleeves, Fine 1 & 7 8 Diaper, Eight pieces Ingrained floor and stair Carpeting. Newport, June 12, 1806.
WOOL & FLAX.
OF an excellent quality for Sale, by WILLIAM ROBERTS, at his Store, No. 47 and 48, Long-Wharf. Newport, June 18th, 1806.
To be Sold at Public Auction, AT Mr. Townsend's Coffee House, on Monday, the 14th day of July next, if not previously disposed of at private Sale, that very pleasantly situated FARM, in the town of Middletown, belonging to the Subscriber, about three miles distance from the State-house, which extends from the main West road to the water on the river, containing 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 under good improvement, well fenced, and watered, has an excellent young Orchard, containing between four and five acres of the best Fruit Trees. Conditions of Sale, will be made known by applying to JOHN C. SCOTT. Newport, June 10th, 1806.
NEW SHOE STORE.
JOHN W. DAVIS, Respectfully informs his friends, and the public in General.
THAT he has just received, and now offers for Sale, at his Shoe Store, No. 1, Corner of Mill-Street, and directly opposite, Samuel & Joshua Lopez's auction store, a handsome assortment of SHOES, SLIPPERS, &c. of the latest fashions, from London and Boston. Among which are as follows.
Ladies Kid, square-toes, of the best quality. Do. Morocco, do. with York and W.B. heels. Do. Do. without heels. Do. Black Velvet. Muffs of different qualities. Children of all kinds.
The subscriber also occupies a shop, where several hands are employed in making his customers Boots and Shoes—from which his Shoe-Store is constantly supplied with Boots and Shoes of different kinds, and of an excellent quality: And has now on hand
Square and Peaked Toes. Do. low priced, suitable for shipping. Also,—Goat and Sheep skins, for shoe bindings.
The subscriber returns his thanks to his former customers, and solicits a continuance of their favors. Constant attendance will be given, and measures taken for Boots and Shoes, as usual, at his Shoe Store, where the smallest favors will be gratefully acknowledged. Newport, June 4th, 1806.
BOWEN & ENNIS, Offer for Sale, at their Store on Steven's wharf,
JAMAICA and Windward Island Rum, by the Hoghead or barrel. Molasses by do. do. Holland Gin, by pipe or barrel. Brown Sugar by hoghead, barrel or box, Loaf Sugar, Coffee by the Bag, French Brandy by the barrel, Superfine Flour by do. A few barrels No. 1 and No. 2 prime beef. Philadelphia and Swedes Iron, flat and square bars. Russia and Ravens Duck, Sewing Twine, Rice by the cask, Madeira Wine by the pipe, half pipe, or quarter cask. Shearing Paper, Cabooses, Anchors, Ash Oars, Rosin, Tar and Turpentine, Cedar shingles, White and black Oak hdd. Staves, About 700 bushels Bonavista Salt, and A small assortment of Ship Chandlery, and Groceries, at retail as usual. May 8th 1806.
For Sale By WILLIAM ROBERTS,
At his Store, Nos. 47 and 48, Long-Wharf, a General assortment of G.R.D. ERBS, whole-sale and retail. Viz.
EXCELLENT Jamaica Spirits, by the Hoghead, St. Croix, third proof, do. by do. Best of Holland Gin, by the Pipe. Cogniac and Barcelona Brandy. Madeira, Sherry, Lisbon, and Malaga WINES of a superior quality. Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS. Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c. &c. ALSO,
A quantity of Paints and Ship-Chandlery, Crockery & Glass Ware.
He will receive by the first packet, from N. York, in addition to his present stock, a variety of Crockery and Glass Ware, and a fresh supply of Groceries, which will render his assortment complete and genuine. Newport, June 12th, 1806.
To be let, and possession given immediately
a convenient Tanyard, Bark House, and Currier's Shop, with a set of tools. Apply to WALTER CORNELL, No. 106 Thames Street. Newport, June 18, 1806.
FOR SALE, A Horse and Chaise,
Apply to JAMES MUMFORD, No. 88, Thames-Street. —ALSO,—
A large Assortment of DRY GOODS, As usual, just received from Boston. Newport, June 12, 1806.

POETRY.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
THE PRAYER OF THE HEROIC LORD NELSON, PARAPHRASED.
Oramus. probibe infandos a uovibus ignes. Parce pio genere, et propius res aspice nostras,
 1. HAIL, God of armies, power supreme, To whom, in praise louder, I consecrate the mangled limb, And incense burn with powder,  2. Who, like our George in sceptred love, The Almighty throne doth sit on;—E'en ruft the seas with power above—The TRIARCH of Great Britain.  3. Tho' strange before thy throne I kneel, Behold me unadorned, For gallant admirals feldom feel, Or practice—fear and trembling.  4. With thy avenging thunders arm, Each British gun and favel, To strike the foe with dire alarm, And lead him to the d—l.  5. This day to bind the Corsick's stride, Let me prepare a new rope, That Europe may resume her pride, And ENGLAND rule o'er Europe.  6. Strike conscience dumb, should pity call, To save from blood and murder, Let no vile blunderer lose a ball, Nor vulgar feelings stir their.  7. Bid Heroes hail the ROYAL SPORT, While the blue battle bellows;—Lord,—why should NELSON's fame be hurt, By Sympathizing fellows.  8. Grant, christian hearts may be humane, To him that's soundly beaten; Ah let no Gaul, though fairly slain, By English lords be eaten.  9. But should thy hand those miscreants spare, On decks, or—main, or—mizen, Oh, help the ungrateful foul to share, The grace of British prisons.  10. Guard thou my ship, who rais'd me up, To manifest thy wonders,—Blast the rash foe at port or—top, Who mocks me with his thunders.  11. For shouldst thou interposing shield, In prowess, deign to match me, Not Buonaparte should take the field, Nor French nor Spaniard catch me.  12. Then let thine awful blessings rush, Thou good and gracious donor,—Gravina sink and Villeneuve crush, And give me all the honor.  13. O, make me thine, since main'd and brave, I'm fated thus to cope ill;—Should loyalty but fail to save, Alas for British nobles!  14. Should pike or ball thy shield defy, And pierce me gash'd and gory, My name on earth and foul on high, Shall vic in endless glory.  15. Nor shall my death the wretch reprieve, From curses vengeance—driven,—My next the rubrick flag receive,—E'en Coldingwood and—Heaven.  16. And since the foe my loit'ring kens, I'll here no longer prattle, But faction all with three amens, And hasten, Lord, to battle. 
 1, 2, 3. "May the great God whom I worship,"  4, 5. "grant to my country, and for the benefit of Europe a great and glorious victory."  6, 7. "And may no misconduct, in any one, tarnish it."  8, 9. "And may humanity, after victory, be the predominant feature in the British fleet."  10, 11. "For myself individually I commit my life to him who made me."  12, 13. "And may his blessing light on my endeavors for serving my country faithfully."  14, 15, 16. "To him I resign myself and the just cause which is entrusted me to defend. Amen—Amen—Amen!" 
THE PEWS.
IN the Gallery of the second Baptist Church, in this town, are directed, by the Corporation to be let out.—Apply to ELISHA GIBBS, Clerk of said Corporation. Newport, June 4. 1806.
FOR SALE
CHRISTOPHER ELLERY'S House and Gardens. Liberal credit on good security.
NOTICE.
THE Directors of the Rhode-Island Bridge Company, having determined to proceed immediately in the execution of said work; all persons willing to engage in said undertaking, either as labourers, or in freighting stone, are requested to call on the Subscriber, at his house in Newport, who is ready to contract with them for the same. D. LYMAN, Superintendent. Newport, May 13, 1806.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the estate of James Baxter, late of Newport, deceased, represented 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.
JOE TOWNSEND, PERRY WEAVER, Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to ROBERT BAXTER, Administrator. Newport, May 22d, 1806.
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, situated in Thames Street. Apply to WILLIAM SLOCUM. Newport, March 20, 1805.
NEW STORE.  GEORGE W. TILLINGHAST, TAKES the liberty of informing the public, that he has just received from New-York, and now offers for sale, nearly opposite the Bank in Wickford, a very handsome assortment of Dry Goods, Crockery, Hard Ware, & Groceries; Which he will positively sell on as reasonable terms as can be purchased in the State, either for CASH or any kind of Country Produce. To prove this true, pray call and see—Then tell your friends how cheap they be. WICKFORD, May 21, 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; Macabaw and Scotch SNUFF, of the first quality at the Manufacturer's prices. *Cash given for Lead. Newport, Dec. 20, 1804.
JAMES HAMMOND, HAS FOR SALE, At the Store lately occupied by Rhodes and Hammond, wholesale and retail, JAMAICA SPIRITS, 4th proof. French and Barcelona Brandy. Holland Geneva. Havanna and Brown Sugars, Loaf and Bistard, do. Sherry Wine, New-York Soap, Excellent Retailing Molasses, Souchong Tea, Pepper, Mustard, Ginger, French and Spanish Flat Indigo, Superior Flour, &c. &c. N. B. Those who are indebted to the late firm of RHODES & HAMMOND, will please to call at the store of James Hammond for the settlement of the same, and those who have demands on the said firm, to exhibit the same for settlement as above. Newport, May 18, 1806.
WE THE SUBSCRIBERS, BEING by the Court of Probate of the town of Portsmouth, appointed Commissioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the Creditors to the Estate of ISAAC J. EATON, late of Portsmouth, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice to all persons who have any 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. WILLIAM BRIGHTMAN, JOB LAWTON, Commissioners. ALL persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to ROBERT LAWTON, Administrator. Portsmouth, April 21st, 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.
THE first and second number of the Newport Female Evangelic Miscellany to be sold at this office.
TO BE SOLD BY JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, No. 15, Banister's Wharf, A new & correct Chart OF Long-Island Sound, from Montauk Point to Frog's Point, including Fisher's Island Sound, and Watch-Hill Reef. Published June 18, 1805, by John Cahoon, Newport, and Nicoll Poldick, New-London. Newport, July 17.
CASH GIVEN FOR RAGS, at this Office.
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.
Charles Coggeshall, & Co. Have removed from 143 to 127 Thames Street opposite John F. Townsend & Co. They turn their thanks for the liberal patronage they have already received. They have now on hand, for Sale, the following assortment of Boots, Shoes, &c. directly from Boston—Among which are, LADIES Kid, square toes, of the latest fashion. Do. Morocco, Slippers, square toes. Do. Do. with heels and square toes. Millies of all kinds. Mens, lined and bound, fine. Do. common and coarse. Boys, lined and bound, and coarse. Childrens, of all kinds. ALSO, An assortment of Roxbury Boot Legs, and Russett Boot Tops. Likewise—A variety of TRUNKS as usual. Newport, April 30, 1806.
NEW BOARDING HOUSE. THOMAS CHAMPLIN. HAVING removed from No. 18, Market Square, to No. 15, Mill Street, the house lately occupied by Mr. Peleg Kaighn, where he continues to take Boarders as usual; the house is commodious and pleasantly situated; those Gentlemen who will please to favour him with their custom, shall be well accommodated, receive good treatment, the terms reasonable, and will receive the thanks of the subscriber. Newport, April 30th, 1806.
MOSES & WILLIAM THURSTON, 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, } Rum.  Loaf, } SUGARS.    W. India, } "  Lump, } "    N. England, } "  Brown, } "    Cherry, } "  Flour, } "    Gin, } "  Raisins, } "    Cognac, } Brandy.  Ginger, } "    Spanish, } "  Nutmegs, } "    Sherry, } "  Pepper, } "    Lisbon, } Wines.  Pearlashes, } "    Malaga, } "  Chocolate, } "    Molasses, } "  Cocoa Shells, } "    Vinegar, by the hhd. } "  Spanish Segars, } "    or barrel, } "  box. } "    Hylon, } TEAS.     Souchong, } "     Bohea, } "     Together with a number of other articles. Dry Goods and Crockery-Ware. ALSO, 500 wt. warranted fair petted HAMS, 7 Skins 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.
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.
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, IF applied for within three weeks, a three story Dwelling-house, No. 95, Market Square, Newport, with two good Shops in front. Said Shops are two of the best stands for business in the place. For terms, apply to JOSEPH ALLEN, living on the premises. MAY 1, 1806.
DOCTOR LORTHROP'S CELEBRATED BITTERS for the Jaundice and all Bilious complaints, for sale Mr. NATHANIEL DEARBORN, opposite by Townsend's coffee-house, corner of Banister's Wharf, 3/ per. box, with directions. Newport, April 23.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET, And possession given immediately, a large two story DWELLING-HOUSE and Lot of LAND, SITUATED in Wickford, in North-Kings-town, 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.
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, as cheap as can be purchased in the State,—Conscientious 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.
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 with it. —ALSO— 200 excellent Salted Hides. Bristol, R. I. April 8, 1806.
WHEREAS THANKFUL, my Wife, has closed from my Bed and Board: This is to forbid all Persons entertaining or trusting her on my Account, as I will not pay any Debts of her contracting after the date hereof. THOMAS CHAMPLIN. Exeter, May 20th, 1806.
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. Sherry Wine, A few boxes white and brown SUGAR, Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigrease,—and Leaf SUGAR, at his Store on the Long Wharf. Newport, Sept. 15.
NOTICE. MANIFESTS—Consignee's Entries—and Bills of Sale for Registered and Enrolled Vessels, as required at the Custom-House—made out at the Office of JOSIAH C. SHAW, No. 153, Thames-Street. Newport, May 29, 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.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the Estate of Robt. GARDNER, late of North-Kings-town, deceased, represented insolvent, that the Court of Probate of the town of North-Kings-town, 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. NICHOLAS C. NORTHUP, IZZON SANFORD, Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN SANFORD, Administrator. North-Kings-town, June 9th, 1806.