Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-08-16 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 States, and of the Laws of the UNITED STATES,) 5 James-Street, NEWPORT.
LAWS OF THE UNION.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
EIGHTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on the Seventeenth day of October, 1803.
AN ACT
Erecting Louisiana into two territories, and providing for the temporary government thereof.
Be it enacted, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all that portion of country ceded by France to the United States, under the name of Louisiana, which lies south of the Mississippi territory, and of an east and west line to commence on the Mississippi river, at the thirty-third degree of north latitude, and to extend west to the western boundary of the said cession, shall constitute a territory of the United States, under the name of the territory of Orleans; the government whereof shall be organised and administered as follows:
Sec. 2. The executive power shall be vested in a Governor, who shall reside in the said territory, and hold his office during the term of three years, unless sooner removed by the President of the United States. He shall be commander in chief of the militia of the said territory; shall have power to grant pardons for offences against the said territory, and reprieves for those against the United States, until the decision of the President of the United States thereon shall be made known; and to appoint and commission all officers, civil, and of the militia, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law. He shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
Sec. 3. A secretary of the territory shall also be appointed, who shall hold his office during the term of four years, unless sooner removed by the President of the United States, whose duty it shall be, under the direction of the governor, to record and preserve all the papers and proceedings of the executive, and all the acts of the governor and legislative council, and transmit authentic copies of the proceedings of the governor, in his executive department, every six months, to the President of the United States. In case of the vacancy of the office of governor, the government of the said territory shall devolve on the secretary.
Sec. 4. The legislative powers shall be vested in the governor, and in thirteen of the most fit and discreet persons of the territory, to be called the legislative council, who shall be appointed annually by the President of the United States, from among those holding real estate therein, and who shall have resided one year, at least, in the said territory, and hold no office of profit under the territory or the United States. The governor by and with advice and consent of the said legislative council, or of a majority of them, shall have power to alter, modify, or repeal the laws which may be in force at the commencement of this act. Their legislative powers shall also extend to all the rightful subjects of legislation; but no law shall be valid, which is inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the United States, or which shall lay any person under restraint, burthen, or disability; on account of his religious opinions, professions or worship; in all which he shall be free to maintain his own, and not burthened for those of another. The governor shall publish throughout the said territory, all the laws which shall be made, and shall, from time to time, report the same to the President of the United States, to be laid before Congress; which if disapproved of by Congress, shall thenceforth be of no force. The governor, or legislative council, shall have no power over the primary disposal of the soil, nor to tax the lands of the United States, nor to interfere with the claims to land within the said territory. The governor shall convene and prorogue the legislative council, whenever he may deem it expedient. It shall be his duty to obtain all the information in his power, in relation to the customs, habits, and dispositions of the inhabitants of the said territory, and communicate the same, from time to time, to the President of the United States.
Sec. 5. The judicial power shall be vested in a superior court, and in such inferior courts, and justices of the peace, as the legislature of the territory may, from time to time, establish. The judges of the superior court, and the justices of the peace, shall hold their offices for the term of four years. The superior court shall consist of three judges, any one of whom shall constitute a court, they shall have jurisdiction in all criminal cases, and exclusive jurisdiction in all those which are capital; and original and appellate jurisdiction in all civil cases, of the value of one hundred dollars. Its sessions shall commence on the first Monday of every month, and
continue till all the business depending before them, shall be disposed of. They shall appoint their own clerk. In all criminal prosecutions which are capital, the trial shall be by a jury of twelve good and lawful men of the vicinage; and in all cases, criminal and civil, in the superior court, the trial shall be by a jury, if either of the parties require it. The inhabitants of the said territory shall be entitled to the benefits of the writ of habeas corpus; they shall be bailable, unless for capital offences, where the proof shall be evident, or the presumption great; and no cruel and unusual punishments shall be inflicted.
Sec. 6. The governor, secretary, judges, district attorney, marshal, and all general officers of the militia, shall be appointed by the President of the United States, in the recess of the Senate, but shall be nominated at their next meeting for their advice and consent. The governor, secretary, judges, members of the legislative council, justices of the peace, all other officers, civil, and of the militia, before they enter upon the duties of their respective offices, shall take an oath or affirmation, to support the constitution of the United States, and for the faithful discharge of the duties of their office; the governor, before the President of the United States, or before a judge of the supreme or district court of the United States, or before such other person as the President of the United States shall authorise to administer the same; the secretary, judges, and members of the legislative council, before the governor; and all other officers, before such persons as the governor shall direct. The governor shall receive an annual salary of five thousand dollars; the secretary, of two thousand dollars; and the judges, of two thousand dollars each; to be paid quarterly out of the revenues of import and tonnage, accruing within the said territory. The members of the legislative council shall receive four dollars each per day, during their attendance in council.
Sec. 7. And be it further enacted, That the following acts, that is to say,
An act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
An act, in addition to an act, for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States.
An act to prevent the citizens of the United States from privateering against nations in amity with, or against citizens of the United States.
An act for the punishment of certain crimes therein specified.
An act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from service of their masters.
An act to prohibit the carrying on the slave trade from the United States to any foreign place or country.
An act to prevent the importation of certain persons into certain States, where, by the laws thereof, their admission is prohibited.
An act to establish the Post-Office of the United States.
An act further to alter and establish certain post-roads, and for the more secure carriage of the mail of the United States.
An act for the more general promulgation of the laws of the United States.
An act, in addition to an act, entitled, an act for the more general promulgation of the laws of the United States.
An act to promote the progress of useful arts, and to repeal the act heretofore made for that purpose.
An act to extend the privilege of obtaining patents for useful discoveries and inventions to certain persons therein mentioned, and to enlarge and define the penalties for violating the rights of patentees.
An act for the encouragement of learning; by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned.
An act, supplementary to an act, entitled, an act for the encouragement of learning; by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned, and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints.
An act providing for salvage in cases of recapture.
An act respecting alien enemies.
An act to prescribe the mode in which the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings in each State shall be authenticated, so as to take effect in every other State.
An act for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes.
An act for continuing in force a law, entitled, an act for establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes. And
An act making provision relative to rations for Indians, and to their visits to the seat of government, shall extend to, and have full force and effect in the above mentioned territories.
Sec. 8. There shall be established in the said territory a district court, to consist of one judge, who shall reside therein, and be called the district judge, and who shall hold, in the city of Orleans, four sessions annually; the first to com-
mence on the third Monday in October next, and the three other sessions, progressively, on the third Monday of every third calendar month thereafter. He shall in all things, have and exercise the same jurisdiction and powers, which are by law given to, or may be exercised by the judge of Kentucky district; and shall be allowed an annual compensation of two thousand dollars, to be paid quarterly out of the revenues of import and tonnage accruing within the said territory. He shall appoint a clerk for the said district, who shall reside and keep the records of the court, in the city of Orleans, and shall receive for the services performed by him, the same fees to which the clerk of Kentucky district is entitled for similar services.
There shall be appointed in the said district, a person learned in the law, to act as attorney for the United States, who shall in addition to his stated fees, be paid six hundred dollars, annually, as a full compensation for all extra services. There shall also be appointed a marshal for the said district, who shall perform the same duties, be subject to the same regulations and penalties, and be entitled to the same fees to which marshals in other districts are entitled for similar services; and shall moreover be paid two hundred dollars, annually, as a compensation for all extra services.
Sec. 9. All free male white persons, who are housekeepers, and who shall have resided one year, at least, in the said territory, shall be qualified to serve as grand or petit jurors, in the courts of the said territory; and they shall, until the legislature thereof shall otherwise direct, be selected in such manner as the judges of the said courts respectively shall prescribe, so as to be most conducive to an impartial trial, and to be least burthensome to the inhabitants of the said territory.
Sec. 10. It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to import or bring into the said territory, from any port or place without the limits of the United States, or cause or procure to be so imported or brought, or knowingly to aid or assist in so importing or bringing any slave or slaves. And every person so offending, and being thereof convicted before any court within said territory, having competent jurisdiction, shall forfeit and pay for each and every slave so imported or brought, the sum of three hundred dollars; one moiety for the use of the United States, & the other moiety for the use of the person or persons who shall sue for the same; and every slave so imported or brought, shall thereupon become entitled to, and receive his or her freedom. It shall not be lawful for any person or persons to import or bring into the said territory, from any port or place within the limits of the United States, or to cause or procure to be so imported or brought, or knowingly to aid or assist in so importing or bringing any slave or slaves, which shall have been imported since the first day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, into any port or place within the limits of the United States, or which may hereafter be so imported, from any port or place without the limits of the United States; and every person so offending, and being thereof convicted before any court within said territory, having competent jurisdiction, shall forfeit and pay for each and every slave so imported or brought the sum of three hundred dollars, one moiety for the use of the United States, and the other moiety for the use of the person or persons who shall sue for the same; and no slave or slaves shall directly or indirectly be introduced into said territory, except by a citizen of the United States, removing into said territory for actual settlement, and being at the time of such removal bona fide owner of such slave or slaves: and every slave imported or brought into the said territory, contrary to the provisions of this act, shall thereupon be entitled to, and receive his or her freedom.
Sec. 11. The laws in force in the said territory, at the commencement of this act, and not inconsistent with the provisions thereof, shall continue in force, until altered, modified, or repealed by the legislature.
Sec. 12. The residue of the province of Louisiana, ceded to the United States, shall be called the District of Louisiana, the government whereof shall be organized and administered as follows:
The executive power now vested in the governor of the indiana territory, shall extend to, and be exercised in the said District of Louisiana. The governor and judges of the indiana territory shall have power to establish, in the said District of Louisiana, inferior courts, and prescribe the jurisdiction and duties, and to make all laws which they may deem conducive to the good government of the inhabitants thereof: Provided however, That no law shall be valid which is inconsistent with the constitution and laws of the United States, or which shall lay any person under restraint or disability on account of his religious opinions, professions, or worship; in all of which he shall be free to maintain his own, and not burthened for those of another: And provided also, That in all criminal prosecutions, the trial shall be by a jury of
twelve good and lawful men of the vicinage, and in all civil cases of the value of one hundred dollars, the trial shall be by jury, if either of the parties require it. The judges of the indiana territory, or any two of them, shall hold annually two courts within the said district, at such place as will be most convenient to the inhabitants thereof in general; and shall possess the same jurisdiction, they now possess in the indiana territory; and shall continue in session until all the business depending before them shall be disposed of. It shall be the duty of the secretary of the indiana territory to record and preserve all the papers and proceedings of the governor, of an executive nature, relative to the said district of Louisiana, and transmit authentic copies thereof every six months to the President of the United States. The governor shall publish throughout the said district, all the laws which may be made as aforesaid, and shall, from time to time, report the same to the President of the United States, to be laid before Congress, which, if disapproved of by Congress, shall thenceforth cease, and be of no effect.
The said district of Louisiana shall be divided into districts by the Governor, under the direction of the President, as the convenience of the settlers shall require, subject to such alterations hereafter as experience may prove more convenient. The inhabitants of each district, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five shall be formed into a militia, with proper officers, according to their numbers, to be appointed by the Governor, except the commanding officer, who shall be appointed by the President, and who whether a captain, a major, or a colonel, shall be the commanding officer of the district, and as such shall, under the governor, have command of the regular officers and troops in his district, as well as of the militia for which he shall have a brevet commission, giving him such command, and the pay and emoluments of an officer of the same grade in the regular army; he shall be specially charged with the employment of the military and militia of his district, in cases of sudden invasion or insurrection, and until the orders of the governor can be received, and at all times with the duty of ordering a military patrol, aided by militia if necessary, to arrest unauthorised settlers in any part of his district, and to commit such offenders to jail to be dealt with according to law.
Sec. 13. The laws in force in the said district of Louisiana, at the commencement of this act, and not inconsistent with any of the provisions thereof, shall continue in force until altered, modified or repealed by the Governor and judges of the indiana territory, as aforesaid.
Sec. 14. And be it further enacted, That all grants for lands within the territories ceded by the French Republic to the United States, by the treaty of the thirtieth of April, in the year one thousand eight hundred and three, the title whereof was, at the date of the treaty of St. Ildefonso, in the crown, government or nation of Spain, and every act and proceeding subsequent thereto, of whatsoever nature, towards the obtaining any grant, title or claim to such lands, and order whatsoever authority transacted, or pretended, be, & the same are hereby declared to be, and to have been from the beginning, null, void, and of no effect in law or equity: Provided nevertheless, That any thing in this section contained shall not be construed to make null and void any bona fide grant made agreeably to the laws, usages and customs of the Spanish government to an actual settler on the lands so granted for himself, and for his wife and family; or to make null and void any bona fide act or proceeding done by an actual settler, to obtain a grant for lands actually settled on by the person or persons claiming title thereto, if such settlement in either case was actually made prior to the twentieth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and three: And provided further, That such grant shall not secure to the grantee or his assigns more than one mile square of land together with such other and further quantity as heretofore hath been allowed for the wife and family of such actual settler, agreeably to the laws, usages and customs of the Spanish government; and that if any citizen of the United States, or any other person, shall make a settlement on any lands belonging to the United States, within the limits of Louisiana, or shall survey or attempt to survey, such lands, or to designate boundaries by marking trees, or otherwise, such offender shall on conviction thereof, in any court of record of the United States, or the territories of the United States, forfeit a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, and suffer imprisonment not exceeding twelve months; and it shall, moreover, be lawful for the President of the United States to employ such military force as he may judge necessary to remove from lands belonging to the United States any such citizen, or other person, who shall attempt a settlement thereon.
Sec. 15. The President of the United States is hereby authorised to displace with any Indian tribes, owning lands on the east side of the Mississippi, and residing thereon, for an exchange of lands, the property of the United

States, on the west side of the Mississippi, in case the said tribes shall remove and settle thereon: but in such disposition, the said tribes shall acknowledge themselves to be under the protection of the United States, and shall agree that they will not hold any treaty with any foreign power, individual state, or with the individuals of any State or power; and that they will not sell or dispose of the said lands, or any part thereof, to any sovereign power, except the United States, nor to the subjects or citizens of any other sovereign power, nor to the citizens of the United States. And in order to maintain peace and tranquility with the Indian tribes who reside within the limits of Louisiana, as ceded by France to the United States, the act of Congress, passed on the thirtieth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and two, entitled "An act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers," is hereby extended to the territories erected and established by this act; and the sum of fifteen thousand dollars of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated by law, is hereby appropriated to enable the President of the United States to effect the object expressed in this section.
Sec. 16. The act, passed on the thirty first day of October, one thousand eight hundred and three, entitled "An act to enable the President of the United States, to take possession of the territories ceded by France to the United States by the treaty concluded at Paris, on the thirtieth day of April last, and for the temporary government thereof," shall continue in force until the first day of October next, any thing therein to the contrary notwithstanding; on which said first day of October, this act shall commence and have full force for and during the term of one year, and to the end of the next session of congress which may happen thereafter.
NATHL. MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JESSE FRANKLIN,
President of the Senate, pro-tempore.
Approved, March 26, 1804.
TH: JEFFERSON.
{End of the Laws of the last Session of Congress}
From the BOSTON CHRONICLE.
ADDRESSED
To Lieut. Governor ROBBINS, Judge DANA, and Dr. MORSE.
EXAMPLE is more powerful than precept," is an adage, which will ever stand the test of investigation in all situations, either moral, religious, or political. Without practical virtue, there can be no basis to theoretical—as "faith without works is dead," agreeable to divine law, so moral rectitude, without a display of corresponding action, is hypocrisy.
The state of society, is intimately connected with the conduct of men, in their official capacity—and the precepts of the gospel, are as nearly allied to the example of its professors. The magistrate is to be a "terror to evil-doers, and a praise to them who do well." The public mind is in a great measure under his direction, and his movements soon form the progressive habits, on which the happiness and prosperity of the community are founded:—a wrong bias may destroy every vestige of national virtue, and this patronage may give a vital stab to every principle which characterizes the "praise and glory of a people."
From the foregoing remarks, gentlemen, I presume you have anticipated the design of this address. I would not wish to draw an invidious conclusion of your character from the above premises. That you are desirous to weaken the bonds of civil society, or to encourage actions detrimental to the general tranquility, are far from my intentions to represent.—But, it sometimes so happens, that an injudicious procedure, may have a tendency to destroy those ties which harmonize the human mind, and promote those unwarrantable passions which tear asunder the cords of society. I will not, gentlemen, detain you on this subject, by a long detail of moral observations;—but, will make a candid appeal to your judgment, whether an open approbation of the character of a man who lost his life in a duel, has not a tendency to encourage similar actions in future—and may not prove injurious, not only to the young men who joined in the procession, but to the community in general.
We can readily anticipate your reply, that you did not respect Hamilton in the character of a duellist, but for his political services. It is necessary then to know his reputation in this particular. A few years since, Mr. Hamilton wrote a letter, which was industriously circulated throughout the United States, against the conduct of Mr. John Adams, in terms of the most indecent invective. No publication ever appeared more replete with censure, than the one alluded to. It was calculated to bring Mr. Adams into the utmost disrepute, and destroy every confidence which his friends had previously placed in him.—Calumny and detraction were conspicuous in every page, and the Essex Juntas were assiduous to give celerity to the pamphlet, in the most extensive circles. It may be said with justice, that Mr. Adams never had a more open and avowed opponent, than Mr. Hamilton. This attack on the President, was in consequence of the removal of Timothy Pickering. There is no doubt, gentlemen, you have read this libel on Mr. Adams, and therefore it is unnecessary to detail particulars.
An answer to this letter was made by a writer under the signature of Aristides. The author appeared to be knowing to the secret conduct of Mr. Hamilton, and peremptorily charged him as being the "principal instrument in exciting an unfounded alarm, and producing measures which put the country to unnecessary expense." That "he addressed the citizens of the United States on the necessity of raising an army, and endeavored to convince them of the danger of an invasion, when it was altogether chimerical, and almost morally impossible." "That the main object in establishing this army, was to crush every domestic opposition, and event-
ually to give a government to this country, by force." "That he proposed an establishment of 50,000 infantry, and 10,000 cavalry." "That he was the father of the military system, and that his influence was such, as to force the government into this unnecessary measure, contrary to the wishes and recommendations of the President."
Many other important charges were made by Aristides against Mr. Hamilton, and were never contradicted, either by him, or his friends. The indecent manner in which he treated Mr. Adams, compelled the author to become very explicit on the conduct of Mr. Hamilton, and we have reason to suppose the assertions to be facts, as he "declares himself too long the faithful servant of the country, to incur the suspicion of apathy."
If, gentlemen, these particulars are true, as they relate to Mr. Hamilton, why are you thus expressive of your grief, even to countenance the destructive tendency of duelling? Do you esteem him for his abuse of President Adams? For his propositions for 50,000 infantry, and 10,000 cavalry? Do you venerate him as "the father of the military system?"—Nor that I would wish to bury one spire of grass that grows over his tomb, but when attempts are made to impose on the public too high a veneration for one man, it is proper to bring certain particulars into view, which may lead to a just estimation of his character;—neither will I say, that Mr. Hamilton was not honest in his intentions, as being in favor of a military organization of government, or rather in favor of a system analogous to the British, and being so disposed, took every method to introduce his favorite project. But, gentlemen, if this was his plan, I would ask you, whether such a system was agreeable to your idea of the American Government? He thought Mr. Adams was unfit for President; do you also think the same? If he was anxious for an army, with all the taxes accompanying such an establishment, are you also so far advocates for the measure, as to sanction an eulogy in commemoration of his superlative virtues? I am disposed to be well understood on this subject; the ashes of the dead are peculiarly sacred in my estimation, and nothing but an uncommon exertion to give a wrong bias on this occasion, induces me to make the present observations. I am willing to pay an honorable testimony to Gen. Hamilton, by declaring him a man the most open and unequivocal in his political sentiments. He was opposed to Mr. Adams, and came forward in an undisguised manner to disapprove of his conduct. His politics were unreserved, and when I find a person thus explicit, I applaud his conduct, however he may differ from his opponents. I had rather give my hand to a decided enemy, than an injudicious friend. The former, though an antagonist, gives a fair opportunity to meet him on the ground of controversy, while the latter shrouds himself under an affectation of amity, and eventually betrays you by hypocrisy.
The foregoing observations therefore, are not to be considered as injuring the character of Gen. Hamilton. He took his ground and maintained it like a man of honor. My remarks are particularly addressed to you, gentlemen, viz. Lieut. Gov. Robbins, Judge Dana, and Doctor Morse. I would enquire, whether you joined the late procession, in approbation of the opposition to Mr. Adams, by the unfortunate gentleman, deceased? Did you wish to plant a dagger in the breast of the late President, by attending an Eulogy, which held up his enemy as the most correct politician of the present day? If Hamilton was right, Mr. Adams was wrong. Did you suppose that your presence was necessary to sanction the propriety of Hamilton's censure on Mr. Adams, when the Corporation of Harvard College, declined an invitation to this funeral ceremony? When the Clergy of the town of Boston stood aloof on this melancholy occasion, and when the Selectmen informed the committee of arrangements, that they would not "implicate" the town by ordering the bells to toll during the procession? Upon what principle of propriety did Lt. Gov. Robbins come from Milton, Judge Dana from Cambridge, and Dr. Morse from Charlestown, to give countenance to a parade, which the Selectmen had so far disapproved, as to deny the funeral obsequies of tolling the bells? The Selectmen justly observed, they would not "implicate" the town, why then did you leave your places of residence to do that, which the fathers of the town had not sanctioned? If Lt. Gov. Robbins had a desire to pay homage to the politics of Gen. Hamilton; if Judge Dana felt a desire to revere the manner of his exit; if Dr. Morse was anxious to eulogize his christian virtues, why did they not act their several parts in the respective towns in which they live? Why should Boston be "implicated" by such interlopers, or why should our papers be filled with the respect paid to the memory of Hamilton by the citizens of this town, when persons from Essex, and other places constituted the principal part of the procession?
I shall in my next close the subject by bringing you, gentlemen, to a more critical examination, as to the civil and religious offices you sustain in this Commonwealth. Z.
From the DEMOCRAT.
IN few instances are the inconsistencies of the Federalists more conspicuous than in their observations on Col. Burr, respecting the late duel. Every epithet that could be bestowed on the most hardened murderer, has been lavished on him; he has been accused of leading an innocent victim like a lamb to the slaughter; every effort has been made to excite the execration of the public against him, and in the listening ears of credulity has been poured a masticated account of this melancholy occurrence.
They have not, however, confined themselves entirely to a reprobation of Mr. Burr, but have universally pretended to countenance duelling; from the pulpit and elsewhere we have heard with satisfaction, and perfectly agree in the opinion, that every endeavor ought to be
used to put a stop to this dangerous and unlawful practice. But let us be consistent. Let us have no respect to persons. Let us not hold up the name of one man as a murderer and assassin, while another equally culpable is admitted into the most respectable circles of society, and treated with marked attention. Let us not join in the wish that one man of this description ought to be hung in gibbets, while we welcome another into the bosom of our families, and lavish on him the most flattering caresses. Let us rather be impartial, and join our efforts to put an end to this fatal practice. It is in the power of heaven alone to pour consolation into the hearts of those widows, orphans and relatives, who within these few years past have been the innocent sufferers for the indifference of those whose false notions of honor have led them to these fatal contests; but let us endeavor to prevent a repetition of these scenes. These reflections, and the charge of inconsistency against the enemies of Mr. Burr, are caused by remarking the difference in the manner of conduct observed towards two gentlemen, who have degraded their character by the abominable vice. From Mr. Burr, they say, every one ought to turn with abhorrence, for his hands are stained with blood. Is then the blood to soon wash from the hands of Mr. Rutledge, that the most respectable and affluent of their party are eager to grasp them, and think themselves honored by associating with him. While reproaching Mr. Burr for calling to the field one whom he had every reason to believe had endeavored to ruin his reputation; can they not recollect that their favorite, without calling to the field, fired at a man on the suspicion only, that he had been guilty of an illicit connection with his wife. Have they forgotten so soon, that as Gen. Hamilton fell by the hand of Col. Burr, so fell Dr. Senter by the hand of Mr. Rutledge. And yet we see in the same paper in which are inserted these severe remarks on Mr. Burr, the information that the town was honored with the company of Mr. Rutledge, in the Hamiltonian procession among other respectable strangers was recognized the honorable Mr. Rutledge.
We are told that Mr. Burr added insult to injury by appearing with a friend in the streets of Philadelphia, soon after the duel. Yet Mr. Rutledge is considered as honoring a public procession & assembly in the town of Boston, himself being equally criminal. Whole years of penitence (as a certain paper says) are insufficient to wipe the foul stain from the character of Col. Burr; but less than two summer suns are competent to bleach the reputation of Mr. Rutledge. Bate by poverty! Shameful inconsistency!!
The Calumniating Centinel, a paper long pre-eminent in fancy folly, and which may be considered as the Aorta of Columbian monarchy, conveying the heart's blood of the Royal Faction of New-England, observed yesterday, that the killings of Jacobinism and Democracy are now dead in France, and only to be heard in the United States! and that they are only preserved here, because the Virtuos (this Italian word can admit of no possible signification here, even in the sense that the writer would enforce) have not yet sufficient power or courage to effect their purposes without them. The impudent inference that is drawn from this ignorant statement, is, that the present Chief Magistrate would become an Emperor if he could! We will answer this traitorous mischiefs, by assuring the writer that JOHN ADAMS labored to introduce a Standing Army and a Sedition Bill, which were the only means he could effectually use for the introduction of arbitrary power; & that President JEFFERSON is decidedly opposed to those Aristocratic acts.
This anglo-tederal viper, asks this question, "will Americans willingly submit to a fate, far more degrading than that which Frenchmen have bowed to?"—We will answer thus; you, and all your Royal Faction, knew, that Americans will not submit to any species of degradation whatever. During the Ex-Administration, when Gen. HAMILTON was permitted to lead Mr. ADAMS, and when he was not—and even when the high name of WASHINGTON was abused to cover the most atrocious designs against the liberties of the people, that people were always on their post to resist the insidious villainy with promptitude, and a decided energy. They chose THOMAS JEFFERSON for their President, as soon as the opportunity occurred, and strangled, with an herculean effort, the serpent, while in their social cradle, which would have destroyed their strength before they had arrived at a state of political manhood!—Thus they did, and thus virtuously they will do again, in despite of all wiles, insolence, and virulence, that could be exercised by PITT, or the very Devil himself, whose lieutenants and coadjutors they are admitted and sworn. Best. Chron.
The prospect of the re-election of Mr. JEFFERSON to the Presidency of the United States, by an almost unanimous vote, appears more and more probable, as the period for the election approximates. The cement of federalism, a national debt, sedition law, and coercion, do not appear to be relished by the people; they very wisely prefer an administration like Mr. Jefferson's which unites economy and mildness, with justice and efficiency; consistency and firmness, with prosperity and peace. The man "who poured the soul of the continent into the monumental act of Independence," the uniform patriot and consistent republican, the mild but inflexible advocate for civil and religious liberty; the man whose superior talents his enemies cannot question, and whose integrity they dare not impeach; the philosophical farmer of Virginia, THOMAS JEFFERSON, has an undoubted claim to the suffrages of Republicans, and his re-election will not be opposed by any, but determined aristocrats and monarchists; and such characters for the most part, consist of old Tories, British merchants and agents, together with a few apostate whigs—but thank heaven, their number is comparatively small, and daily diminishing. is.
One of the most plausible and most successful of the Anti-Republican enemies of our Democratic governments has been to associate them with the Revolution and government of France, and to represent all the excesses and evils of the latter as the natural result of Democracy.—With a certain class of people, who think little and distinguish less, the abuse of Liberty & Democracy in France, have been weighty arguments against rational Liberty and Representative Democracy here. This deception like many others used by the same party, has in a great degree ceased to produce the intended effect.—Still, however, it ought to be guarded against and repelled by every friend to our system of Government. Swn.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) July 26.
In consequence of information given to the Officers of the Revenue, stating that a schooner called the Eliza, alias the Divina Pastora, commanded by a man named Bernard Johnson, had been fitted in this port and intended to be converted into a French Privateer; she was sent after early in this month by the Collector, to where she lay at anchor near Sullivan's Island and brought back to town. A libel was filed against her in the Federal District Court, holding Admiralty Jurisdiction. On Tuesday last her trial came on, when, after a hearing of 8 hours, the jury brought in a verdict against the vessel and cargo, which are in consequence condemned as aforesaid to the United States for the said offence against the laws of the United States.
Captain Johnson is now in confinement and will be tried at a Special Court.
NEW-YORK, Aug. 4.
The Coroner's Inquest, summoned to enquire into the circumstances of the death of Gen. Hamilton, agreed on Thursday evening (as we are informed) to the following verdict:—
That AARON BURR, Esq. Vice President of the United States, is guilty of the Murder of ALEXANDER HAMILTON; and that William P. Van Ness, Esq. Attorney at law, and Nathaniel Pendleton, Esq. Counsellor at Law, were accessories thereunto.
August 8.
Capt Moorehouse of the brig Ontario, who arrived at this port yesterday from Basseterre (Guadaloupe) has favored us with the following extract from the log-book of the ship Mary of Baltimore:
"On Sunday, July 18, in lat. 27, 54, long. 62, 30, in sight of the ship Almy, Snow, of Baltimore, spoke a French privateer mounting fourteen guns and 150 men, who had captured the ship Hopewell, Sisson, and brig Rockland, Atkins, both of New-York, and sent them for Guadaloupe. The privateer boarded the Hopewell after a contest of about half an hour, in which the boatswain was wounded, and the supercargo and five seamen killed. In the engagement with the brig, capt. Atkins was dangerously wounded by a shot through the body, and had three of his seamen killed. The privateer had ten of her crew killed and a considerable number wounded."
The ship Little Cornelia, capt. Harrison, from Rochefort for this port was captured on Monday evening off the Hook by the British ship of war Leander, and ordered for Halifax. She was laden with brandy, the vessel and cargo were owned by Mr. John Juhe, of New-York, an American citizen.
August 9.
The ship Eugenia, which arrived at this port last evening from Bourdeaux, was captured on Saturday off the Hook by the British ship of war Leander, and ordered for Halifax. On Monday she bore away for N. London with the wind at S. E. to procure a supply of sails and provisions. She reached New-London about 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning, having an American pilot on board. The captain and mate went on shore; and the custom house officers, with 22 men, going on board, retook her, without any resistance being made by the prize master.
Capt. Low arrived at Baltimore, in 15 days from Point-Petre, (Guad.) informs, that 4 or 5 days before he sailed, a ship and a brig, belonging to New-York, were brought into Point Petre by a French privateer brig of 14 guns. The ship had 18 guns and 50 men. The brig sought the privateer half an hour. The ship on seeing the brig engaged fled! As soon as the privateer had boarded the brig, and carried her, she pursued the ship, and took her without firing a gun!! The captain, and two of the hands of the brig, were dangerously wounded, and five killed; the crew were put in close confinement. Orders arrived from Basseterre two days before capt. L. failed, to keep them closely confined until further orders; and it was feared they would all be executed for piracy. The sch'r Snake-in-the-grass was condemned.
The harbor of New-York, continues to be blockaded by British ships of war, who commit the most insolent and unheard of depredations on our neutral right even in our own precincts. These outrages must have an end—As we anticipate, the Executive of the Union is pursuing energetic measures of reparation.
On the 21st July last, the ship Guardian, Hunter, from Londonderry, arrived with passengers. When within the Hook and in five fathom water,

the Guaman was fired at by the Boston frigate without once hailing. The capt. of the Guardian was determined not to heave to. Pursuing his course he called out fire and be d—d. The Boston was within pistol shot, and in this position fired three times at the Guardian . Finding that capt. Hunter was resolved to sink rather than suffer his ship to be examined in five fathom water, the Boston sheered off.
Yesterday the United States revenue cutter Vigilant , returned from a cruise along the Jersey shore. The officers of the cutter state that when at the Hook they saw the Leander board several merchant vessels as they sailed out of the harbor. These were detained several hours.
Having done with the merchant vessels they turned their attention to the United States Revenue Cutter, commanded by capt. Brewster. She was at the Hook with her colours hoisted. As if resolved, however, to add insult to injury, the Leander fired at the cutter! The shot fell short, and rather atern. Whatever might have been the consequence, capt. Brewster was determined neither to heave too nor alter his course. These aggressions are almost without a parallel. They are intolerable.
The ship Eugenia which was captured on Saturday last off the coast by the Leander , and ordered for Halifax, arrived yesterday through the sound. We understand the captain pretending ignorance of the coast, advised the prize-master to put into New-London for a pilot. The captain accordingly went on shore for the ostensible purpose of procuring one, but in reality to muster a number of armed men adequate to the recapture of the vessel. During his absence the prize-master apprehending that he played him a trick, suddenly made sail. The captain with a force of thirty men immediately embarked in a boat, and having soon overtaken the ship, boarded and captured her from the Englishmen. The excellent conduct of capt. Mansfield will not go unrewarded. The Eugenia is owned by Mr. John Patrick, and we have his authority for stating that the most satisfactory documents of the ship and cargo being American property were on board & exhibited by the captain. With him we feel indignant that an outrage so unjustifiable should have been committed by the subjects of a power with whom we are at peace.
Extract of a letter from Point Petre, (Guad.) dated July 20, to a merchant in this city.
"A large number of American vessels have lately got into Martinique, in consequence of which the markets are down. The ship Hopewell and brig Rockland , from New-York, the former with 14 guns, the latter with 8 guns, bound (as report says) to St. Domingo, have been captured and brought into this port, by a privateer brig. It appears that the brig sustained a smart action with the privateer in which several were killed on both sides. The ship not chusing to engage at all. Capt. Atkins, of the brig, a particular friend of mine, has been severely wounded, and his chief mate killed. The crew of both vessels are put in close confinement, but what will be their fate it is impossible to say."
Flour 9 doll.—Beef 7, and shipping to the southern ports."
Latest Foreign Articles.
The brig Union , Capt. Thomas, arrived at Philadelphia Aug. 8th, after a passage of 45 days from London. The papers brought by this vessel are to the 19th June, and it is said, that there is a large packet on board, supposed to be from our legation near the Court of St. James's, directed to the Hon. James Madison, Secretary of State. The valuable library of the late Dr. Preston, bequeathed by him to the library company of Philadelphia, is on board this vessel. The following articles are extracted from the Morning Post.
LONDON, June 6.
A letter from Rome, dated April 28, says: "The Neapolitan squadron which sailed lately on a cruise against the Barbary pirates, is gone to Otranto . This squadron will be considerably strengthened by the gun boats which the Americans are building in Naples at their own expense. An officer from the United States has arrived at Naples to manage this concern. This
union between the Americans and Neapolitans is wondered at because the former are not at war with all the Barbary States, but with Tunis and Tripoli only."
LONDON, June 14.
Mr. Drake is to embark on a Danish port for England. The Elector of Saxony would not permit him to remain in his territory, alleging (according to the Paris papers) that his principles did not permit him to harbor a man ordered to quit Munich, for having dishonored the first and most sacred of characters.
June 18.
Mr. Drake, our late Minister at Munich, arrived in town yesterday.
The preparations for the invasion of England are nearly perfected; and the attempt will be made before the 14th of July, the day appointed for the coronation of the Emperor. His Imperial Majesty will proceed to Boulogne in a few days.
The Coalition against Mr. Pitt, on Friday evening taking advantage of a thin attendance of the Ministerial Members, carried a motion 69 to 63, against the reading of Mr. Pitt's additional force bill; but the members coming in, on a subsequent division, the numbers were in favor of the bill 214—Against it 186—Majority: 28.—The proceedings on this evening were "squally."
A naval Court-Martial have sentenced the Hon. Mr. Jones, Second Lieutenant of the Naiad frigate to be shot, for having struck the First Lieutenant on the quarter deck, after some hasty language on both sides.—The Court, however have recommended him to mercy.
DOVER, June 18.
We received yesterday the French papers to the 6th inst. the contents of which are of very little importance. Besides the extracts given in another part of our paper, we find the following article from Berlin, dated the 26th ult.—"The news of the proclamation of the Emperor of the French has been received here by a courier extraordinary. It has excited the greatest interest, & our court has manifested the most lively satisfaction at this important event. New letters of credence are, in consequence, about to be sent to our Ambassador at Paris."—All the States of the German empire have likewise acknowledged the new sovereign of France, and sent credentials accordingly to their respective Ministers at Paris.
These circumstances afford an additional corroboration of what we have uniformly stated respecting the present situation of the continent. It is obvious that Germany has not at present the slightest inclination to go to war with France, and without the co-operation of Germany, the Emperor of Russia, however sincerely disposed he may be to take a decided part against France, will not, in all probability, deem it prudent to enter the hostile field with that power. Some further account is given of the proceedings against the conspirators at Paris. Of the condemnation of those unfortunate men no doubt can be entertained; but no confirmation of the execution of any of them has yet been received.
The boldness of Georges did not forsake him at the bar of the tribunal. He had nothing to expect from popular favor; and he must have known his death was inevitable. He avowed that his purpose was to put aside the usurper, and to restore the lawful sovereign to the throne of France, which but for his untimely discovery, he had the means of effecting; but no artful interrogatories could draw from him what were the means on which he relied, or in what part of France his strength lay. After it was discovered that Georges was in Paris, he eluded for a considerable time the search that was made for him, and was upon the point of finally escaping when he was arrested.
All the English at Leghorn have been arrested and carried to the new fortress:—Seals were put by the French upon all their papers, warehouses, and effects. From this measure only such Englishmen were exempted as have lived there for 15 years as Tuscan subjects.
A letter from Vienna, dated May 23, says, "There is a talk now of an important change in the political state of Europe. The principal item of this report is, that as Napoleon Bonaparte receives the imperial crown of France, Poland will by the intervention of Russia, and with the consent of Austria and Prussia, receive a King in the person of Louis XVIII."
PARIS, June 6.
A terrible fire destroyed on the 28th of April, the village Frevent, consisting of 78 houses and 45 granaries full of grain. The next day the commune of Brosse Morceau shared the same fate. A child of two months, and six old persons perished in the flames. The same day the large borough Terrrier was consumed by fire; of 240 houses, only 4 are standing upright, and those damaged—50 persons perished in the flames.
DUELLING.
The great Gustavus Adolphus finding that the custom of duelling was become alarmingly prevalent among the officers in his army, was determined to suppress, if possible, those false notions of honor. Soon after the King had formed this resolution, and issued some very rigorous edicts against the practice, a quarrel arose between two of his generals; who agreed to crave his majesty's permission to decide their difference by the laws of honor. The King consented; and said he would be a spectator of the combat. He went accordingly, to the place appointed, attended by a body of guards, and the public executioner. He then told the combatants, that "they most fight till one of them died;" and turning to the executioner, he added, "Do you immediately strike off the head of the survivor."—The Monarch's inflexibility had the desired effect: the difference between the two officers was adjusted; and no more challenges were heard of in the army of Gustavus Adolphus.
NEWPORT, Thursday, Aug. 16, 1804.
The Dedham "Minerva," of the 7th inst. says, "Last Tuesday a heavy shower, attended by much hard thunder, passed over this and adjacent towns. In the meadow, called Fowl Meadow, in Dedham a number of men in company were getting in hay. They had just loaded a waggon, when the shower became so severe, that the father and son, by the name of Fisher, went under it, while 6 or 8 more, ran to a horse-covered waggon, about 30 rods distant for shelter. They had not been thus situated long, before a remarkable stream of lightning struck the loaded waggon, set the hay on fire, which, with the waggon was consumed—killed both the oxen on the pole, but without doing any other injury to those under it, than stunning them. But what rendered the scene still more awful and lamentable, before the other party had time to leave their own cover, and go to their assistance, another tremendous electric stream took into the top of the horse-waggon, laid the whole of them in heaps, one of whom, by the name of Talbot, a young man belonging to Sharon, was, when the others revived, taken up for a dead man. The lightning took him on the head, rent his hat and passing from thence down his arm, burnt his clothes asunder, leaving a streak in his flesh, tore a glass bottle, which stood near his feet containing some spirits, into atoms, and passed off. But by a continued application of water, he gradually revived, and was carried home; where we understand, he lived in extreme pain until Friday or Saturday, remaining perfectly deaf when he expired."
On Wednesday night last, about twelve o'clock, three men broke open the front door of the house of Captain Winslow Lewis, in Congress-street. The door was secured by a lock and a bolt, and opened into a small entry, the door from which to the parlour happened fortunately to be locked, and thus prevented an unexpected obstacle to their progress. The noise they made in attempting to break this door alarmed the family, who immediately called to their assistance their next neighbor, Mr. Homer, brother to Mrs. Lewis, who brought with him a gun loaded with powder only. The villains continued their exertions to enter the room after Mr. Homer appeared; and observed, they knew no man slept in the house, (Capt. Lewis is absent at sea,) and were determined to have some booty. They were soon intimidated by the threats of Mr. H. to fire upon them; and he at length pushed his musket through a pane of glass in the door against one of the robbers and discharged it. The fellow dropped on the floor immediately; but the two others raised him up and bore him off, and Mr. H. did not think it prudent to pursue them.—Blood was afterwards observed on the entry floor. Bejt. Palladium.
We are informed, that Col. Monroe, at present Minister to the British Court has been appointed by the President, Governor of Louisiana. N. Y. paper.
"When Colonel Hamilton, Aid de Camp to General Washington, forced Lee to the field for ridiculing that General's abilities, Lee received his fire, but refused either to retract what he had said, or to return a shot: "You may fire at me all day, Sir, (said Lee) if it will amuse you: What I have said I am not disposed to recall; but I should conceive you do your patron no great honor, by thus assuming his cause; and as for returning your fire, I beg to be excused. General Lee can acquire no honor by the death of Colonel Hamilton!"
This instance of magnanimity in the character of Gen. Lee was evidently a serious topic of reflection afterward to General Hamilton. It appears to have had a ponderous influence in his mind in the progress of his late difference and fatal interview with Col. Burr. The previous doubts he entertained and expressed about returning Col. Burr's fire, evidently owed their origin to the example of Gen. Lee, which he had himself witnessed in so sensible and striking a light; and, however he might have pretended to condemn and despise the character of Gen. Lee, strongly evidences, in this particular, a secret recognition, and solemn approbation of it.
The inquisitive mind is, in this instance, enabled to draw a satisfactory distinction, between real greatness , and that of a borrowed, and secondary nature. We behold here the character of Lee, like a deep, and majestic river, moving with dignity, in calm and unruffled silence; while, on the other hand, we discern a shallow brook: chattering among the pebbles that lift themselves above its surface. * Gen. Lee.
SHIP NEWS.
Arrived here, last Friday, Sch'r Joseph of Somerset, John Trott, jun. master, 24 days from Trinidad. Left there the 11th ult. the following vessels, viz.
Brig Mary Torrars, Samuel Fisher, of Newbern, N. C.—brig Live Oak, Peter Chase, of do.—schooner Paragon, P. Liman, of Alexandria—sch'r Bacchus, John Harper, of Philadelphia—sch'r Commerce, Gilbert Updike, of Newport—sch'r Republic, George Vrooms, of —; sch'r Mary Ann, Samuel Hutchings, of —; sch'r John, Philip Martin, of —; sch'r Adventure, Joseph Bailey, of —; sloop Wealthy, George Clarke, of New-York—brig Elizabeth Coats, Ephraim Tappan, of Newburyport.
Arrived here on Saturday last, Ship Eleonora, Cole, 180 days passage from Canton. On the 14th Feb. off Palo Aor, in the China sea, the English Company ships from Canton fell in with a French squadron, consisting of one 84, two frigates & 2 corvettes and after a considerable engagement the English ships beat them off In the Straits of Sunda, spoke the ship Iris , capt. Benj. Dexter, bound to Canton. July 22d, Lat.
19, N. Long. 58 West, spoke the sloop Amirante , Higgins, of Portland, bound to Guadalupe, 21 days out. July 23d, Lat. 26, 30 N. Long. 59, 30 West, spoke the John of Salem, Robert, from Boston, bound to Martinico. July 26, spoke a Danish ship from Charleston, bound to St. Bartholomew.
N. B. The English India ships all arrived safe at St. Helena, except the ship Rolla , which parted company with them off M'Cow by misunderstanding the signals.—They sailed from St. Helena June 18th bound home, consisting of 17 sail of Indiamen & several South sea whalers, under convoy of the Plantagenet , a 74, Com. De Costa. In Lat. 27 N. Long. 60 W. spoke a French privateer of 14 guns, who boarded us, and after overhauling our papers politely dismissed us, with an exclamation of Bon Jefferson.—She informed of having taken 14th July, the Schooner Snake in the Grals , from Salem bound to St. Domingo, & two other vessels names unknown.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia to his friend in New-York, dated Aug. 2.
"Mr. BURR was attacked the day before yesterday, with a dropsey in the head, and is now lying extremely ill in the neighborhood of this city."
"WILLIAM TELL," is unavoidably deferred.
"CRISIS" shall appear in our next.
CUSTOM-HOUSE.
   District of Newport, Aug. 15.   ENTERED, From     Schooner Joseph, Trout, Trinidad   Sloop Montezuma, Cole, New-York   CLEARED, For   Schooner Pegasus, Hudson, Havanna   Brig Diana, Simmons, Rotterdam   Sloop Minerva, Bliven, New-York   D. Sally, Read, Hartford   Brig Polly, Gray, Barbadoes   Sloop New-York Packet, Clark, Charleston   Do. Income, Ellis, Perth Amboy  
Fancy Goods, Jewellery, Hard Ware, &c.
JAMES G. PECKHAM,
Has for sale, wholesale and retail, on the most reasonable terms, at his Store two doors north of the Union Bank, the following articles, viz.
GOLD Necklaces, breast Pins, Earrings, &c. silver table & Tea-Spoons Sugar Tongs, together with almost every article in the Silver-Smith's line.—Hard Ware, a general assortment. Also, a full & handsome variety of fancy Goods. Likewise, Looking-Glasses, Trunks, silk Stockings, Glove Ties, & suspenders, with several articles in the Stationary line.—A large assortment of Toys; also, Pepper Mints, Sugar-Plums, &c. &c. &c. with a thousand other articles too tedious to enumerate in an advertisement—all of which will be sold as reasonable as can be purchased in this State.
CASH given for old Gold & Silver. Newport, Aug. 15, 1804. 202
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON Wednesday the 22d inst. at the shop of Mr. Henry Potter, on the Ferry Wharf, several pieces of GOODS, of an excellent quality, and many other articles too tedious to enumerate. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. JAMES CHAPPELL, Auct'r. Newport, Aug. 16, 1804.
This day published, and for sale at this Office,
AN ORATION,
On the Cession of LOUISIANA to the United States, delivered at CHARLESTON (S. C.) on the 12th of May 1804.
By DAVID RAMSAY, M. D.
Author of the History of the American Revolution, &c. &c.
We trust that every person, without any regard to party, will give this Oration a candid and an attentive perusal, especially when it is considered that the subject on which it was delivered is of the most interesting nature to this country, and by a man distinguished for his talents, knowledge, probity, and patriotism. It is said, that of the vast concourse of Citizens who heard this inimitable Address pronounced, there was scarcely an individual who did not go home fully convinced, that the ACQUISITION OF LOUISIANA was a wise, just, and necessary measure; and we believe any person who reads it, with a mind open to conviction, if he has any doubts on the subject, will have them removed.
Henry Moore, & Co.
Have for sale cheap for Cash or approved Notes on either of the Banks, 20 Hhds. Jamaica Spirits, 6 Ditto. St. Croix Rum, Ditto. Hollands Gin, Ditto. Brandy, 20 Boxes Sugar, 30 Bags Ditto, 60 Bbs. Flour, BeanningLove's Snuff, All kinds of Teas, Casks of Raisins, &c. &c. Likewise, a great variety of Dry Goods, with a handsome assortment of Cutlery, &c. Newport, August 15th, 1804.
John & Henry Cahoon
Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf, FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE & BUCK WHEAT, do. POWDER, per cask, SHOT, by the bag, ROSIN, by the bbl. Ship and Pilot BREAD, by the quantity, Ready made COLOURS, different kinds,

For Sale,  THE Ship Angeronis , 157 tons burthen. She is a strong, well built ship, sails remarkably fast; and will be only 2 years old next fall. She was built for a Charleston Packet but is so constructed as to answer the business of any vessel of her size. And if not sold at private sale previous to the 24th of August next, she will on that day be sold at Public Auction. Those who wish to purchase, will please to call on either of the subscribers.  BENJAMIN CHURCH,  ISAAC BURDICK.  Newport, July 12, 1804.
BOOTS, SHOES & BUCKETS.  THE subscriber takes this method to inform the Public in general and his friends in particular, that he carries on the Boot, Shoe, & Bucket-Making business , at his Shop two doors west of John Gardner's, Esq. in the Ferry Wharf Lane—where he is ready to attend to their calls, having procured the best of materials therefor. A good workman at the last mentioned branch of business, (if he calls soon) will find employ and good wages, by applying to  JOSEPH DYRE.  Newport, May 28, 1804.
To be Let, The lower part of a dwelling-House in a pleasant part of the town, with four rooms; and a well of excellent water in the yard. Enquire at the Printer.  Newport, June 13, 1804.
BENEDICT SMITH Has for sale, Tar, Rosin, and Turpentine, By the 100 lb. or less quantity.  Newport, April 4, 1804.
Samuel Watson INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he carries on the Boot and Shoe-Making business , at his Dwelling House on the North side of the Red Market, and keeps constantly on hand Suawarrow Boots of all sizes, as cheap as can be purchased in this town.  Newport, May 9, 1804.
Carding Wool. THE Public are notified, that JONATHAN NICHOLS and JOSEPH CUNDALL have erected Machines for breaking and carding into Rolls Sheeps Wool, at the Mills of said Cundall in Portsmouth, on this Island. Those who wish to have their wool broken or carded, may depend on having the Work done well, and with Dispatch. After the Wool has been duly picked and greased, with one Pound of soft Grease or Oil to from 10 to 16 Pounds of Wool, it should be sent in Sheets or Blankets, in which the Rolls may be packed and transported to any distance without injury.  NICHOLS & CUNDALL,  Portsmouth July 3, 1804.
Wanted Immediately, An Apprentice to the Copper-Smith and Brass-Foundry business, a smart active boy, about 14 or 15 years of age. One from the Country would be preferred.—Apply to  OTIS CHAFEE,  Newport, July 5th, 1804.
FLOUR STORE On Col. CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN'S Wharf,—By  JOHN BOURS, jun. & Co. Who will always have on hand a supply of the best Superfine FLOUR.  Newport, Oct. 20, 1803.
C. Taber & Wm. Gardner, Have for Sale, FORTY Hhds. Sugar, part of which is of the 1st quality for retailing. 12 Hhds. & 60 bags Coffee, A few Hhds. old Demerara Rum, Several quarter casks old Sherry Wine, And 2500 bushels Turkey Island Salt, part of it very coarse and white, suitable for Dairies.  Newport, July 26, 1804.
FASHIONABLE HATS.  S. Shumway & Co. Have this Day Received, A large supply of fashionable HATS, imported this Spring, which will be sold at the lowest possible prices.  Newport, May 9, 1804.
Rhodes & Hammond HAVE FOR SALE, (Wholesale and Retail) JAMAICA Spirits 4th proof, Cognac Brandy 2d do. Barcelona do. 4th do. Holland Geneva, Havanna brown, Do. white, } SUGARS, Loaf 1st and 2d quality, & } Lump } Hyson, Souchong, } TEA of the & Bohea } first quality Coffee, Pepper, Pimento, Ginger, Mustard, Nutmegs, Allum, Saltpetre, Bennenhove's Snuff, Superfine Flour, Glass Ware, A few bales Cotton Wool of an excellent quality. 20 Barrels Mels & Prime Beef & Pork, &c. &c.  Newport, June 7, 1804.
PATENT CHIP FOR BONNETS.  THE Subscriber having purchased of the Patente the exclusive Right of making and vending the Patent Chip is and for the State of Rhode-Island, hereby cautions and forbids any Person or Persons either making or vending said Chip for Bonnets, within said State of Rhode-Island, on Penalty of the Law of the United States in such Case made and provided—unless they have been duly and previously authorized by the Subscriber for making or vending the same. Twenty Dollars Reward will be given, by the Subscriber, to any Person who may discover, and produce satisfactory Proof, of any Person or Persons making or vending the aforesaid Chip within the State of Rhode-Island.  JONATHAN NICHOLS. N. B. Mr. WILLIAM DOUGLASS , & Messrs. CHARLES COGGESHALL and Co. being appointed Agents for vending said chip for the Town of Newport, will keep a constant Supply at their Stores for Sale.  Newport, July 3, 1804.
FOR SALE, BY  SIMEON MARTIN, 100 Hhds. good retailing Molasses, 1500 wt. Hart and Club Steel, 350 Boxes white & brown Havanna Sugars, 3000 Bushels Liverpool Salt, 30 Boxes plain Glass ware, each containing 80 straws of half pint Tumblers, 10 pr. straw—6 pint Decanters—5 half pint do.—12 wine Glasses, and 6 Salt Cellars, 40 12-bottle empty Gin Cases, 100 Bds. Superfine Flour, 120 Bds. of good Shipping Herring.  Newport, April 4, 1804.
Fresh Spring  GOODS, JUST received, and to be disposed of on the most reasonable terms, for Cash only, by  W. C. BAEN.  Newport, April 4, 1804.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co. At their Store in Thames-Street, HAVE a beautiful and choice assortment of Fancy and Substantial Goods, among which are, calicoes and chintzes, dimities and mouselins, furniture calicoes and chintzes, ladies 6-4 silk damask shawls, 9-8 5-4 and 6-4 cambric ditto, very fine and other cambric mouselins, ladies' white and black superfine and other cotton hose, fine India book mouselins and handkerchiefs, black and coloured lustrings and fustians, cotton and linen table-cloths, very fine diaper napkins, English diaper and fine linens per piece, ladies silk, cotton and kid gloves, linen and cotton fine pocket handkerchiefs, umbrellas, bed lace, blue, yellow and black nankenees, men's very fine ribbed cotton hose, men's black and white best English silk hose, vest and coat gilt, plated and other buttons, per gross, pins, coloured and white threads and tapes, India calicoes and checks, bohea tea at 1/9. lb. per dozen, black and white handsome camels hair shawls, excellent bandanno handkerchiefs, counterpanes, men's fine and other quality hats, best superfine cloths and cassimere, with a variety of other woollens. Likewise, Three bales India cottons. Most of these articles were purchased cheap at New-York auctions; a considerable portion are a fresh supply, to make a more general and fashionable assortment. N. B. Those who are indebted to them, are requested to make speedy payment, as they intend closing their business in Newport in a few months. The house they occupy will then be rented.  Newport, May 28, 1804.
MEIN & ROGERS Have for sale at their Store, head of Banister's Wharf, Thames-Street, JAMAICA Rum per Hhd. Amsterdam Geneva per pipe, Spanish Brandy per ditto, Cognac ditto per ditto, Tar per bbl. Flour (superfine) per bbl. Coffee, W. I. and B. burbon, best quality, Madeira & other Wines per qt. cask. Also, a general assortment of GROCERIES wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. N. B. A Consignment of Trunks and Paper Hangings.  Newport, May 28, 1804.
Dry Goods for Cash only. THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has made all his Goods, including a box of Hats afforded, at not exceeding 5 per cent. (the usual profit being 20 per cent.) on cost, by retail; many less, and some at cost. A large quantity of the above Goods, especially Broad Cloths and other Woollens, was purchased at a very low advance, upon the sterling cost. He likewise offers for Sale or Lease, his Estate, situate on Thames-Street (formerly the property of Aaron Sheffield.) For terms, apply to EBENEZER SHEARMAN , or  JOHN R. SHEARMAN.  Newport, Dec. 12, 1803.
THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all persons concerned, that he has taken upon himself the trust of an administrator on the estate of Isaac Sawyer , late of Little-Compton, Mariner, deceased, and as such, requests all persons who have any demands upon said estate, to bring in the same; and those who are indebted thereto, to make payment without delay to  JOHN SAWYER, Administrator.  Little-Compton, July 29, 1804.
THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice to all concerned, that he has taken upon himself the trust of an Administratrix on the Estate of Lemuel Sawyer , late of Little-Compton, Hoase-Carpenter, deceased, and as such she requests all Persons who have any demands upon said Estate, to bring in the same; and those who are indebted thereto to make payment without delay to  BETTY SAWYER, Admin'x.  Little-Compton, July 29, 1804.
MEDITERRANEAN PASSPORTS. Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean Passport issued to vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the custom houses to every vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which they may be possessed, if any, in which latter case no fees will be required for the exchange: and that by an arrangement agreed upon by the Barbary powers, with whom we are at peace, either the old or the new form of passport will be sufficient to protect the vessels of the United States, from capture until the 1st of July 1805, after which the old form of passport will be unavailable and the new one alone in use. Department of State, } 23d of May, 1804. }
New Variety Store.  THOMAS D. STALL, INFORMS his friends, and the public in general, that he has opened a Grocery Store, in his house in Thames-Street, late the property of Joseph Rogers , and directly opposite W. R. Wilder's Book-Store, where he offers for sale the following Goods at a very low price: Loaf, lump, } Sugar, white, pow- } dered and } brown } Hyson, } Tea, Young hyson } Souchong, } hyson skin, } & bohea } Sherry and } Wine, Malaga } Brandy, } Jamaica Spirits, } W. India } Rum. N. England } Best Holland Geneva, Molasses, Rice & Flower, Coffee, Boston Chocolate No. 1 and 2. Fresh box & cask Raisins, Cinnamon, Cassia, Mace, Cloves, Nutmegs, Allspice, Ginger, Pepper, Cayenne, Mustard, Indigo, Starch, Allum, Copperas, Powder & Shot, New-York Soap, Mould & dip'd Candles N. York Lady's twift & paper Tobacco, Lorillard's best bladder Snuff, Cotton & wool Cards, A complete assortment of fishing Lines and hooks, deep sea lead Lines, clothes Lines and bed Cords, Brimstone, Wrapping and writing Paper, Thread, needles, pins, tapes, &c. &c.
A general and extensive variety of  Crockery and Glass Ware, With many other Articles too tedious to mention.  Newport, April 19, 1804.
HOUSE PAPER. JUST received, and for sale at this Office, a new & general assortment of elegant PAPER HANGINGS, which will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.  April 19, 1804.
Cash given for Rags, at this Office.
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.
THE undersigned commissioners, appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Edward Stanhope , late of said Newport, Baker, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice to all persons concerned, that six months longer from the date hereof, have been allowed by said court for the creditors to bring in their claims and prove their debts; and that the undersigned will attend and receive the said claims, at the office of Daniel Lyman and G. S. Silliman , on the first Mondays in August, September and October next, at nine o'clock, A.M. Wm. S. N. ALLEN, } Commis. GOLD S. SILLIMAN, } All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY STANHOPE, Adm'x, THOMAS D. STALL, Adm'r.  Newport, July 2d, 1804.
Tickets in the Warwick Channel and Road Lottery (One Thousand Dollars highest Prize) for sale by  O. FARNSWORTH.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers, have purchased the patent right for the counties of Washington and Kent, for making, using, and vending a Machine for the purpose of washing cloaths, scouring and fulling cloth, under the original patent right which was granted by the Congress of the United States of America, unto Daniel T. Dean , of the State of New-York, on the 29th of February, 1804.—All persons are hereby forbid, making, vending or using such Machine, within the counties aforesaid, under the penalty of the law, without the liberty of us, or our agents being first granted them. Any person, upon applying to us for an individual right, or on a larger scale, may have the liberty granted them for a moderate compensation.  BORDEN RATHBUN,  ROBERT H. NILES,  Wickford (N.K.) 24th July 1804.
Just received and for sale at this Office, the following useful and valuable School Book, which is recommended to the use of the Schools in this State.  THE COLUMBIAN PRIMER, HAVING met with a favorable reception in many parts of New-England, is recommended as a cheap, and in a number of respects, the best calculated book for beginners and for common practice. It being called a Primer , has led many, before examination, to an erroneous conclusion respecting both its plan and quality. Its calculation differs perhaps nearly as much from the New England , and common Primers , as from that of an Almanac ; both of which would be equally absurd, put into the hands of one, learning the rudiments of the English language. This book is indeed to remove all such standing inconsistencies, and to prevent another impropriety, viz. that of putting a book of nearly twice the cost into the hands of children, which is worn out before half its contents are seen, or can be understood.
Rhode-Island District, ss. IN Compliance with an order from the Hon. David Leonard Barnes , Esq. Judge of the District Court, for the Rhode-Island District—Notice is hereby given, that there will be exposed for sale at public auction, at the dwelling-house of Mr. Thomas Townsend , in Newport, on Saturday, the twenty-fifth day of August inst. at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, three bags of coffee; decreed forfeit to the United States at the District Court held in Providence, the sixth day of August, 1804. WM. PECK, Marshal.  August 6th, 1804.
Rhode-Island District, ss. BY virtue of a warrant from the Hon. David Leonard Barnes , Esq. Judge of the District Court for the District of Rhode-Island.—Notice is hereby given, that there will be exposed for sale at Public Auction, on Friday the seventeenth of August next, at three o'clock in the afternoon of said day, the Sloop Mary Ann , as the now lies at Capt. William Wood's wharf, in Newport; said Sloop being sold for the payment of Seamen's wages. W. PECK, Marshal.  July 30th, 1804.
NEW HAT STORE. THE subscribers inform their friends, and the public in general, that they have just received a large addition to their former assortment of HATS, which they intend to sell as Cheap as can be purchased in Newport, or New-York, at retail. They return their grateful thanks for the favors received, and beg a continuance.  Benjamin & Solomon G. Weaver.  Newport, July 26, 1804.
To be Let, A CONVENIENT Dwelling-House, well calculated for boarding and lodging, situated on the street leading from Mr. Robert Steven's house to his wharf. Likewise, a retail shop, on the fourth side of the Red Market, being an excellent stand for business, adjoining the Dwelling-House of Mr. William Freebody . For particulars, enquire of SPENCER HALL.  Newport, August 2d, 1804.
To be Sold, A VALUABLE, and convenient three story Dwelling House, situated on the Ferry Wharf (north side of the Red Market) late the property of the widow Elizabeth Miller , deceased. For terms, apply to the subscriber, on the premises.  SAMUEL WATSON.  Newport, August 2, 1804.
To be Sold by  JOSEPH LYON, 150 Barrels Tar, 150 Barrels Pitch.  Newport, June 6, 1804.
Doctor Nortrop's CELEBRATED Patent Bitters, for the cure of the Jaundice and all bilious complaints, for sale at this Office—Price 50 Cents per Box.
Seasonable Notice. The Patrons of this paper are respectfully informed, that Four years have nearly elapsed since the commencement of its publication; & that a speedy & general settlement with those whose accounts are of one, two, and three years standing, becomes indispensably necessary.
LAWS OF RHODE-ISLAND. FOR sale at this office, complete copies of the Laws of this State, passed since the session of the General Assembly in January 1798.