Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1804-03-15 00:00:00

Rhode-Island Republican.
AN INDISSOLUBLE UNION OF THE STATES, IS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR LIBERTY AND EXISTENCE.—WASHINGTON.
Published weekly, by OLIVER FARNSWORTH, (Printer to the State, and of the Laws of the UNITED STATES,) 7 James-Street, NEWPORT.
Rhode-Island Bridge.
THE subscribers, having been appointed a committee, to advertise for proposal, for rebuilding the Bridge at Howland's ferry...
The distance from one abutment to the other, is 764 feet.—The average depth of water upon the stone already thrown in, from the western abutment to the draw, is 28 feet at low water.
Any persons desirous to contract for the whole, or in part, agreeable to the above statement, will please to send in their proposals sealed, to either of the subscribers.
HENRY SHERBURNE, DANIEL LYMAN, JOHN L. BOSS, CHRISTOPHER FOWLER, WILLIAM R. ROBINSON, AUDLEY CLARK. Committee. Newport, Feb. 15, 1804.
No BLANKS in this Lottery.
For the Promotion of LITERATURE.
SCHEME OF THE Washington Academy Lottery.
THE following Scheme of a Lottery, for the benefit of this Public Institution, established at Wickford, in the State of Rhode-Island, is offered to the public, whose patronage is requested.
SCHEME table with 3 columns: Prizes, Amount, Number. Includes 2 Prizes of 1000 dollars, 1 Prize of 500 dollars, etc.
The following persons are appointed to sell Tickets, viz. Jabez Denison, at the Newport Insurance Office, Jacob Richardson, Post-Master, and William R. Wilder, in Newport.
It is hoped the sale will be so rapid, as to permit the drawing to take place in a short time, of which notice will be given. By order and in behalf of the Trustees. DANIEL E. UPDIKE, Secretary. Washington Academy, 15th Feb. 1804.
Nicholas Webster,
INFORMS the Public, that he has opened a GROCERY STORE in Broad Street, in the house, late the property of Mr. Caleb Earl, where he has for Sale a general assortment of WEST-INDIA GOODS.
Among others, are the following articles: Rum, Brandy, Gin, Cherry-Rum, Molasses, Flour, Rye and Indian Meal, Teas of various kinds, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Currants, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Butter, Cheese, Candles, Onions, Tobacco, Snuff, Powder and Shot, Lamp-Oil, Loaf and Brown Sugars, &c.—ALSO,
A general and extensive variety of Crockery and Hard Ware; Men's and Women's Shoes, &c. &c. with many other articles, too tedious to mention; all which will be sold at the most reduced prices.
Newport, Nov. 21. 1801. 60tf
William Douglass,
At the Head of Broad Street, HAS constantly for sale, a general Assortment of West-India and other GOOD S.—Also,
6000 wt. of FLAX, (four different kinds and prices) very cheap for cash.
He has just received, and offers for sale, 600 wt. fresh Chocolate Shells, very clean.
And one Ton first quality of clean FLAX CASH, and Two Pence half Penny per pound, given for Cotton and Linen RAGS.
He has received from New-York and Vermont the following Hay-Seeds, viz. Red Clover, Herds-Grass, Red Top, and Borden's, by wholesale and retail. They are new and clean, and will be sold as low as can be purchased in the State.
1000 Sigs 10 SHOES ETOS XRG
John M. Mansfield
HAS just received a supply of Cork-Sole Shoes, made to lace.—He has also just received a supply of Morocco, Kid, and Leather SHOES, of almost every description.
Newport, February 23.
Kitchen & Flower GARDEN SEEDS
Just imported from London, by the Ship Commerce (via New-York) warranted to be of the last year's growth, and have every appearance of being genuine, for sale by
MARY DUNBAR, Opposite Mr. GEORGE GIBBS's.
Table listing various seeds: PEASE: Early Turnip, Early Charlton, Blue Persian, etc. CABBAGE: Early Dwarf May, Early Sugar Loaf, etc. LETTUCE: Early Cabbage, Tennis Ball & Silefia, etc.
Also, an Assortment of American SEEDS, the growth of this State. Newport, Feb. 23, 1804. 10w
Wm. C. Baen, & Co.
INFORM the public, that their connection in trade is this day dissolved, by mutual consent: WILLIAM C. BAEN, JOHN SWETT.
Newport, March 1, 1804.
[The following affectionate address from Dr. PRIESTLY to Mr. JEFFERSON, as a dedication of a valuable work, which is to live for ages, will be a sufficient guard in the mind of posterity, against the criminal inuendoes, false misrepresentations, and clandestine purposes of unprincipled men. The work, in four volumes, is a continuation and completion of Dr. Priestley's Ecclesiastical History.]
TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. SIR,
MY high respect for your character, as a politician, and a man, makes me desirous to connect my name in some measure with yours, while it is in my power, by means of some publication, to do it.
The first part of this work, which brought the history to the fall of the Western Empire, was dedicated to a zealous friend of civil and religious liberty, but, in a private station. What he or any other friend of liberty in Europe, could only do by their good wishes, by their writings, or by patient suffering, you Sir, are actually accomplishing and upon a theatre of great and growing extent.
It is the boast of this country that it has a constitution the most favorable to political liberty, and private happiness, of any in the world; and all say that besides your great merit with respect to several articles of the first importance to public liberty in the instrument itself, you have ever been one of the steadiest friends to the genuine principles and spirit of it; and to this opinion your conduct in various public offices, and now in the highest, in this free state, give the clearest attestation.
Many have appeared the friends of liberty while they were subject to the power of others, and especially when they were suffering by it; but I do not recollect one beside yourself who retained the same principles, and acted upon them, in a situation of actual power. You, Sir, have done more than this; having voluntarily proposed to relinquish part of the power which you possessed, and instead of submitting to the power of the people, you have endeavored to lighten them, though with the necessary consequence of a proportionable diminution of your influence. May this great example, which I doubt not will demonstrate the practicability of truly republican principles on the equal rights of all the members of a State, by the actual existence of a form of government calculated to answer all the useful purposes of government (giving equal protection to all, and leaving every man in the possession of every power that he can exercise to his own advantage, without infringing the equal liberty of others) be followed in other countries, and at length become universal. The eyes of all the civilized, at least of all the christianized, part of the world; are now upon this country; as being evidently in a state of more rapid improvement than any other was ever known to be; and I trust that, eventually, your administration will be a blessing not to the United States of America only, but to all mankind.
Another reason why I wish to prefix your name to this work, and more appropriate to the subject of it, is that you have been the strenuous and uniform advocate of religion as well as of civil liberty, both in your own State of Virginia, and thro' the United States in general; seeing in the clearest light the various and great mischiefs that have arisen from any particular form of religion being favored by the State more than any other. In consequence of this the profession and practice of religion is here as free as that of philosophy, or medicine; and now the experience of more than twenty years leaves little room to doubt, that it is a state of things the most favorable to mutual candour (which is of great importance to domestic peace and good neighborhood) and to the cause of all truth, that of religion least of all excepted. When every thing is thus left to free discussion, there can be no doubt but that truth will finally prevail, and establish itself by its own evidence; and he must know little of history or of human nature, who can imagine that truth of any kind will be ultimately unfavorable to general happiness. A man must entertain a secret suspicion of his own principles, who wishes for any exclusive advantage in the defence, or profession of them.
Having fled from a state of persecution in England, and having been not without some
* When the Constitution was formed, Mr. Jefferson was absent on the service of his country in Europe, but on receiving a copy of it he wrote strongly to Mr. Madison, urging the want of provision for the freedom of religion, the freedom of the press, the trial by jury, the habeas corpus, the substitution of a militia for a standing army, and an express reservation to the States of all the rights not specifically granted to the Union. Mr. Madison accordingly moved in the first session of Congress for these amendments, and they were agreed to, and ratified by the States as they now stand.
cause of apprehension in the late administration here, I feel the greater satisfaction in the prospect of passing the remainder of an active life, when I naturally wish for repose, under your protection. Though I am arrived at the usual term of human life, it is now only that I can say I see nothing to fear from the hand of power, the government under which I live being for the first time truly favorable to me. And tho' I think it has been evident that I have never been improperly swayed by the principle of fear, it is certainly a happiness to be out of the possibility of its influence, especially towards the close of life; enjoying a degree of peace and rest, previous to the state of more perfect rest from labor in the grave; with the hope of rising to a state of greater activity, security, & happiness, beyond it. This is all that any man can wish, or have, in this world; and this, Sir, under your administration I enjoy.
With the most perfect attachment, and every good wish, I subscribe myself, not your subject, or your humble servant, but your sincere admirer. JOSEPH PRIESTLY. Northumberland, July, 1802.
FROM THE EASTERN ARGUS.
Porcupine, the Feds, and Black Cockades.
EVIDENCE has been called for, to prove the guilt of the Porcupine Feds. When a party combine against the government or to infringe the liberty of the people, it is necessary to the carrying their purposes into effect, that they conceal their designs from the public view, or their attempts would be vain. But crimes however secretly committed, generally meet their reward; some fatal moment discloses the plot, as in the present case. Porcupine was in great haste to fulfil his mission to this country, while the Feds, who had engaged to support him, were obliged, for their own safety, to give up the idea of an Hereditary First Magistrate; this was highly resented by Porcupine, they fell out with him and he no longer keeps the secret. He says— "When I first came to America, I found it necessary to make the name of Englishman a household word—to recommend an imitation of our government, our fashions, our propertys, and finally, to pay a tribute to England, through the medium of her manufactures, was the object nearest my heart. For this purpose, France, Frenchmen, Republicanism, and all their partisans, were from thence forward to become the object of my keenest satire."
He further says, "It appeared clear to me, that our enemies, the Republicans, might be attacked openly and boldly, with impunity, I therefore, determined to give them no rest or quarters."
Speaking of Mr. B. F. Bache, the Editor of the Aurora, he says—"Nor all the abuse that could be bestowed on himself, his friends, his principles, or even on the memory of Old Lightning Rod, his grandfather (Dr. Franklin) could rouse him into open warfare, or to adopt a system of defence. His talents, which were certainly respectable, were confined to an abuse of the British and their American adherents, and a defence of the French principles of Liberty and Equality. From this last circumstance, however, I took advantage to represent him and his party as Partisans of France: a battery that did great execution, and which was well seconded by my soldier friends, Harper, Otis, Rutledge, and Dana in Congress. This attack was kept up, until all America believed its truth (though a lie) and the Aurora, the name of Franklin, and even the words Republic and Republican, became odious and used as terms of reproach. That political engine which we call Addresser, and which has been so successfully used here, to give a bias to public opinion, was resorted to, and found extremely efficacious; and to give a more sudden impulse to our system, I fell upon the lucky idea of mounting the Black or English Cockade, in opposition to the tri-coloured one, worn by the French. I was immediately followed by all the English party, the Federalists, and the weak minded and timorous, even among the Republicans. I had hoped by this means of bringing matters to a crisis, and did not doubt but an engagement would ensue between the men with, and those without Cockades. In this, however, I was deceived; the Republicans were determined to remain quiet, notwithstanding the insults and provocations we constantly gave them, at every opportunity. At this period, the various parties in the British Interest seconded each other's views with great animation."
If the Feds were not the supporters of Porcupine, how strange is it that they alone should take his paper, and support all his with so much animation as they did; particularly the Cockades.—Mankind are not apt to advocate measures which they do not approve with such federal zeal. If the Feds are innocent, they can make a better defence than the one here alluded to; let them give a reason for, or the reason of, the Black Cockade, under the former administration, different from what is here stated.

the public no doubt will be highly gratified to see the origin of this black business. Porcupine says they continued this abuse, till the words Republican and Republicanism , were used as terms of reproach; yet the manant of this faction, being ashamed of their former conduct, now pretend to assume the Republican name and character; but we have heard of 'wolves in sheep's clothing.' By whom was all this done? by those very men who called themselves friends of order, the Pedi .
These, Fellow-Citizens, are the men who have deceived you; these are the men, whom if they could have had their way, would have given you their services in the House of Lords , to assist the "Hereditary Chief Magistrate" in chastising you with a "Regular Army," as a "Coachman does his horses with his whip!" But let thanks be rendered to Him who governs all, it is not yet in their power to riot on the hard earnings of the industrious Farmer and Mechanic. Their Standing Army their Sedition Law and their Land Tax exist no more, except in the memory, where they will long continue to warn us of their insidious designs.
A PLOUGHMAN.
Remarks of General STANTON in the House of Representatives, on the proposed extinguishment of State balances.
MR. SPEAKER. The hon. Member from Delaware, who introduced the resolution on your table for extinguishing the balances found due to the United States from the debtor States, makes the aggregate amount 3,517,582 dollars; the State of Delaware's proportion is about 600,000 dollars. The hon. Member from that State tells us, with his usual pathos, and great zeal, but without producing any proof, that the State he represents is much injured by the settlement made by the commissioners for settling the accounts of the United States with the individual States; that the citizens of Delaware have suffered a diminution in the value of their land, by having this enormous debt hanging over their heads; at the next moment, the hon. gentleman asserts, that there is no co-ercion in the general government to oblige debtor States to pay the balances. If his position be correct, he may dismiss his fears, and so may his constituents the people of Delaware. Mr. Speaker, I ask where is the policy of this measure? Can the Legislature relinquish these balances, and at a single stroke, as with a sponge, wipe them off, without violating the public faith deliberately and solemnly pledged? I hope they will not; respect to the former government, as well as to ourselves forbid the idea. But we are told, by the advocates of the resolution, that it never will be paid. If that is a found doctrine, it goes to prove the inexpediency of passing the resolution. Mr. Speaker, this is turning the tables; whereas it has been the practice for ages, that the creditor call on the debtor; but in this instance, the old order of things is reversed, and the debtor duns the creditor: This novel mode would suit my circumstances well, as I am largely in debt: But such a practice must not be indulged; in my opinion it is dangerous to society. Sir, I will refrain from bringing into view a competition of the exertions of the States in the revolutionary war, lest a comparison should wound the feelings of gentlemen. I am convinced that they all did their utmost; and the exertions of the State I have the honor to represent, was inferior to none in the Union. I can assure the honorable mover of the resolution, that the citizens of Rhode-Island, have the most reason to complain of the settlement, of any State in the Union. The reason is obvious: The law under which the commissioners acted, was so framed as to exclude one third of our debt. By a clause in the law, constituting the board, are these words—"Nor shall the claim of any citizen be admitted as a charge against the United States, in the account of any State, unless the same was allowed by such State, before the 24th September 1788." In consequence of this clause in the statute, three hundred thousand dollars, in the accounts of the State of Rhode-Island against the United States, for services rendered and supplies furnished during the revolutionary war was included, two of the commissioners gave me this information and very much regretted, that it was not in their power to do as equal justice with our sister States; they also remarked that the charges, for similar services rendered, were 50 per cent. on an average lower than charges made by the Southern States. Sir, if it were practicable to obtain a revision of the settlement, I would, in behalf of the State of Rhode-Island cheerfully embrace it, under a full persuasion of extricating that State I have the honor of representing, from a severe burthen of taxation they are now struggling under; taking it for granted that a reconsideration cannot be effected, I hope the resolution will be rejected. Sir, if it should be asked how it came to pass, that our debt was so large, I would answer in consequence of the British fleet and army taking possession of Newport, and all the valuable island of Narragansett Bay, also Block-Island, and remaining three years in the bowels of the State, annihilating our commerce, burning our towns, plundering our inhabitants, dragging them into prisons, and stripping the shores of their flock. Sir, I will not longer trespass on the indulgence of the House, but content myself by giving my hearty negative to the resolution.
MONARCHIC AND REPUBLICAN.
Or, a Contrast between the American Government, and that of Great Britain.
While the American Government is allowed to be the purest republic, Great Britain may certainly rank among the best despotic monarchies at present existing.—The following comparison then of the expenses of the two, as it relates to their Chief Magistrates, may assist the
judgment in deciding which is best calculated to promote the people's welfare:
In England the King's salary is 1,000,000 pounds sterl. per annum, which turned into dollars, allows 4s. and 6d. British to a dollar, amounts to about 4,444 44 4/7 dollars and 44 cents. The salary of the President of the United States is 25,000 dollars yearly, and if we divide 4,444,444 dollars by 25,000 dollars, we will find that the King's salary amounts to 177 times as much as the President's and 19,444 dollars over, and consequently the King's salary for one year would defray the President's for 177 years.—If you divide 4,444,444 by 365 the number of the days in the year, you will likewise see that the King has 12,176 dollars every day of his life, and that consequently his omnipotent majesty's salary for two and an half days would more than defray the President's for one year; if we again divide 12,176 by 24, the number of hours in a day, we shall find that this frugal monarch receives 507 dollars every hour of his life; and again, if we divide 507 by 60, the number of minutes in an hour we find that he has 8 dollars every minute of his life.—And moreover the present enlightened King has reigned 40 years, the total amount of the salary which he has received amounts to 177,777,777 dollars—and supposing that our government had subsisted from the commencement of the world to the present time computing the world to have existed 4004 years before the birth of Christ and 1803 years since, which added together gives 5807 years since, the amount which the thrifty King has received for 40 years (not to mention the frequent grants by parliament, independent of his salary to enable him to discharge his debts) would defray the President's salary from the beginning of the world to the present year, and for 206 years to come!! We may justly exclaim with that great Poet, Milton, "that the very trappings of a Monarch were more than sufficient to defray the whole expense of republic." [E. Reg.]
EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE LATE DR. CALESTLY TO DR. LOGAN, DATED January 25th, 1804.
"By means of various illnesses I am reduced to a state of extreme debility, and if the swelling that began at my feet, which has now reached my knees, should continue to advance as it has done, my continuance here cannot be long. But I have lived a little beyond the usual term of human life, and am content and thankful. Few persons, I believe, have enjoyed life more than I have done."
"Tell Mr. Jefferson that I think myself happy to have lived so long under his excellent administration; and that I have a prospect of dying in it. It is, I am confident, the best on the face of the earth, and yet I hope to rise to something more excellent still."
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 Seventh day of October, 1803.
AN ACT To incorporate the Directors of the Columbian Library Company.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That Stephen B. Balch, Joseph Nourse, Charles D. Green, John Craven, Francis Lowndes, junior, and George French, and their successors, duly elected or appointed in manner hereafter directed, be, and they are hereby made, declared and constituted a corporation and body politic, in law and in fact, to have continuance forever, by the name, title and title of "The Directors of the Columbian Library Company in George-Town."
Sec. 1. And be it further enacted, That all and singular, the goods and chattels heretofore given, granted or devised, to the said Library Company, or to any person or persons, for the use thereof, or that may have been purchased for, or on account of the same, be, and the said goods and chattels are hereby vested in, and confirmed to the said corporation. And further, That the said corporation may take, and receive any sum, or sums of money, or any goods or chattels, or other effects of what kind or nature soever, which shall, or may hereafter, be given, granted, or bequeathed unto them, by any person or persons, bodies politic or corporate, capable of making such gift or bequest, such money, goods, chattels or other effects to be laid out and disposed of, in the purchase of books, maps, charts, drawings, specimens of minerals, fossils, and other natural and artificial productions, calculated to furnish a library and museum, for the use and benefit of the said company, agreeable to the intention of the donors.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation, by the name, title, and title aforesaid be, and shall be hereafter forever, and are hereby declared, able, and capable in law, to sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, answer and be answered unto, defend and be defended, in any court or courts, or other places, and before any judge or judges, justice, or justices, or other persons whatsoever within the district of Columbia or elsewhere, in all, and all manner of suits, actions, complaints, pleas, causes, matters and demands, of whatsoever kind of nature they may be, in as full and effectual a manner, as any other person or persons, bodies politic or corporate, may or can do.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said corporation shall have full power and authority, to make, have, and use, a common seal, with such device and inscription, as they shall think proper, and the same to break, alter
and renew at their pleasure; to appoint a treasurer, secretary and librarian, to assign them their duties, fix their compensation, and remove him or them from office, and appoint another or others in their place, as often as they shall think fit; to make, ordain, establish, and execute such bye-laws and ordinances as may be deemed useful to the institution, and the same to alter, amend, or abrogate at pleasure; to fix the price of new shares and annual contributions on each share; to direct how transfers may be made and certified, and judge of the persons proper to be admitted members; to procure by purchase, rent, or otherwise, a suitable place for keeping the library and museum; to appoint the times for keeping the library open, and for taking out and returning books; to fill up vacancies that may happen in their number between two annual meetings; to levy and collect fines and forfeitures, and to determine upon, do, and transact all business and matters appertaining to the said corporation and library company, agreeably to the rules, ordinances, and bye-laws thereof during their continuance in office: Provided, That not less than three of the said directors form a quorum to do business; that no bye-laws, rule or ordinance shall be made repugnant to the laws of this district; and that no contribution be laid on any share, in any one year, greater than one-fifth of the value of a share, without the consent of a majority of the members.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That there shall be an annual meeting of the members of the said library company at the library, or such suitable place as the directors may from time to time appoint, of which the directors shall cause public notice to be given in one or more of the newspapers that circulate in the vicinity; at which time and place the members, or such of them as may be present, either personally or by proxy, and shall not be in arrears for any annual contribution, fines, or forfeitures, shall elect and choose by ballot, six directors out of their own number, to serve for the year ensuing their election, and until others shall be elected and consent to serve in their place.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That the directors shall cause the treasurer, secretary and librarian to keep in suitable books for that purpose, just, and proper entries of all the proceedings and accounts of the company and corporation and have them laid before the company at every annual meeting, previous to taking the votes for directors; and shall always deliver the said books, together with all the property of the company, in good order to their successors in office whenever required.
NATHL. MACON, Speaker of the House of Representatives JOHN BROWN, President of the Senate pro tempore. APPROVED, January 31, 1804. TH: JEFFERSON.
War Department, Feb. 8th, 1804.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until the eighteenth day of May next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of October, 1804, until the 30th day of September, 1805, both days inclusive at the following places, viz.
First. At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Chicago, Fort Wayne, the post on the Miami of the Lakes, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Ohio; and at any place or places within the Indiana territory north of the 41st degree of north latitude.
Second. At South West Point, Tellico, Knoxville, Nashville, and within the Cherokee nation between Tennessee and Georgia, and on the Tennessee river, and on the road between the said river and Nashville, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Third. At the garrison near Vincennes, on the river Wabash.
Fourth. At Fort Massac, near the mouth of the Ohio, Kaskaskia, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Indiana territory, south of the 41st degree of north latitude, (Vincennes excepted.)
Fifth. At St. Louis, New Madrid, and any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, north of the settlements on the river Arkansas.
Sixth. At Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas, Natchez, Fort Adams, Fort Stoddart on the Mobile, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the Mississippi territory, and on the road between Natchez and the Tennessee river, (the post on said river excepted.)
Seventh. At New-Orleans, and any place or places on the Mississippi river, below Fort Adams, and at Opelousas Natchitoches, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in Louisiana, nor before mentioned, or provided for.
Separate proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of January, 1805, until the 31st day of December of the same year, both days inclusive, within the several States herein-after mentioned, viz.
Eighth. At Fort Wilkinson, Cockspur-Island, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Georgia, and on the Indian boundary between Georgia & the Creek nation.
Ninth. At Charleston, Rocky Mountain, on the head waters of the Santee, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of South and North-Carolina.
Tenth. At Norfolk, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed,
marched or recruited within the State of Virginia.
Eleventh. At Fort M'Henry, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Maryland and the district of Columbia.
Twelfth. At Fort Mifflin, Pittsburgh, Carlisle, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Delaware.
Thirteenth. At Fort Jay, West Point, Albany, Schenectady, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New-York, (Niagara excepted.)
Fourteenth. At Fort Trumbull, Fort Wolcott, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of Connecticut, Rhode-Island and Vermont.
Fifteenth. At Fort Independence, (Boston harbor) and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of Massachusetts, (the district of Maine excepted.)
Sixteenth. At Portsmouth, Portland, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New-Hampshire and the district of Maine.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whisky or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and one half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration should be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price for the whole ration.
The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Chicago for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the Commandants of fortified places or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in the case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as the discretion of the Commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredation of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of credible characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States of requiring that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea board or Indian frontiers, not exceeding three months.
H. DEARBORN, Secretary of War.
John & Henry Cahoon
Have for sale at their Store on Banister's Wharf,
FOURTH proof JAMAICA RUM, HOLLAND GENEVA, ALICANT BRANDY, SUPERFINE FLOUR, RYE do. 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.
JAMES G. PECKHAM, Gold & Silver Smith,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public that he has taken a shop directly opposite Mr. Israel Pearse, Thames Street, where all commands will be punctually attended to and favors gratefully acknowledged.
N. B. Cash and the highest price given for old Gold and Silver.
Wanted as an Apprentice to the above business a smart active Lad, between 12 and 13 years of age.—One from the country will be preferred. Newport, March 7, 1804.
For Charleston, (S. C.)
BRIG Concord, William Oldridge, master—with good accommodations for passengers—will sail by the 20th inst. wind and weather permitting. For freight or passage, apply to the matter on board, at Banister's wharf, or to
JOHN & HENRY CAHOONE, Newport, March 7, 1804.
To be Sold,
ON reasonable terms, three quarters of the Sloop ANN & SARAH. For terms, and further particulars, enquire of BENJAMIN MARSHALL. Newport, March 15, 1804.

SALEM, March 8, 1804. VERY LATE FROM EUROPE. An arrival at Boston yesterday, in 28 days from Liverpool, brought papers of that City to the 6th of February; and London papers to the 2d. But nothing of importance had transpired in Europe! The destruction of the 2000 French gun boats, and the landing of the French army on Guernsey, are not confirmed by this arrival.
BAD NEWS. Loss of the United States Frigate PHILADELPHIA, Capt. Bainbridge. The brig Augusta, Captain Abraham Williams, arrived at Gloucester on Tuesday last in the short passage of 32 days from Cadiz. Capt. Williams brings the disagreeable intelligence of the capture of the Philadelphia Frigate, of 44 guns, commanded by Capt. Bainbridge. She had chased a frigate into the Bay of Tripoli, and in beating out got aground, when she was captured by gun boats, cruisers, &c. and her whole crew put into slavery. Dispatches to the American Government of this disagreeable event, had been forwarded 20 days before Capt. Williams failed, by Captain Lambert, bound to Boston. After the capture, the Tripolitans get the frigate off.
[Since writing the above, we learn by a Capt. Ann Pilot, who came in with the ship Britannia from Bordeaux, that the officers of the Philadelphia were on their parole at Tripoli, under the protection of the British Consul—And that Commodore Preble had purchased two vessels and arrived them at Gibraltar, for the purpose of retaking or destroying the captured frigate.]
PROVIDENCE, March 10, 1804. According to previous notice, about one hundred and twenty Republican Citizens met at Mr. Aldrich's Hall, in this town, on Monday evening last and partook of a delicious entertainment, in celebration of the Anniversary of the 4th of March, as commemorative of the election of President JEFFERSON; "it being the day on which the will of the people is heard and acknowledged; the ambition of false Patriots repressed; the administration purged of its vicious humours, and the spirit of '76 renovated and restored to its hale and pristine vigour"; and as being fully sensible of the many blessings which have resulted to the country in consequence of that event. BENJAMIN WEST, L. L. D. acted as President of the Feast, and EBENEZER THOMPSON, Esq. as Vice-President.
During the entertainment, the following toasts, being arranged by a committee previously appointed, were given, viz. 1. The Fourth of March—A day sacred to Liberty, and terrible to Ambition. 2. The Constitution of the United States—May the fear of Innovation never prevent Improvement, nor a respect for its principles ever become a sanctuary to its Abuses. 3. The Congress of the United States—May its Members never forget their Responsibility to God and the People. 4. THOMAS JEFFERSON—Who conquers without bloodshed—Acquires without Injustice, and diminishes the Public Debt while he lessens our Taxes. 5. The Memory of GEORGE WASHINGTON and other Revolutionary Heroes, who fought for the Rights of the People. 6. The Majority—May they remember that Justice is the only sure way to perpetuate Power. 7. The Memory of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN—Who disregarded the British Thunder while he directed that of Heaven. 8. The Heads of Departments—While they share in the Responsibility, may they partake of the Glory of the Administration. 9. The Cultivators of the Soil—"The chosen People of God." 10. Commerce—May it be Protected as the Servant, but not abused as the Slave of Agriculture. 11. The Mechanic Arts—May those who follow them be as Respectable as they are Useful. 12. The Progress of Knowledge—May it continue till all Men learn their Rights and are satisfied with them. 13. The People of the United States—Individually Equal under the Law, and collectively Sovereign over it. 14. The State of Rhode-Island—May New-England for her sake be spared. 15. The next Presidential Election—May it prove our abhorrence of a King. 16. The United States—Honored for their Justice, and Respected for their Valour—May they never provoke an Enemy nor fear one. 17. The Triumph of Republicanism—May it be as lasting as the Human Race. Volunteer.—Our Brethren of Massachusetts—May they turn out strong , that strong may be surued out.
STONINGTON, March 6, 1804. Died, last Friday, at 1 o'clock, P. M. Elder WILLIAM GARDNER. For some months past he has been ailing, but not until within a few weeks has his intellects been deranged. His situation during the latter period of his life has been truly distressing, and often, very often, has drawn a tear from the eyes of his sympathizing friends;—weak and very much debilitated, his mind was occupied with flighty notions of the enmity of his friends towards him, which led so to believe that sooner or later, he might be tempted to deprive himself of existence; not until Friday however, did he attempt anything of the kind, when under pretence of shaving himself, (which he had been allowed to do,) he honed his razor, and as was thought put it into his desk; he sat by the fire, for some time after and appeared to be rather more calm than usual; conversed with freedom, &c. he arose from his seat and went into his back room, leaving the door open, where he had been not more than two or three minutes before he was heard to fall; assistance was called, but too late for relief, he had made a deep incision with the razor,
(which he must have concealed in his pocket) in his throat, which terminated his existence without a struggle. Thus ended the days of a man who has been employed for 11 years, in preaching the Gospel to the people in this and many towns in Rhode-Island; who was esteemed by all persuasions, and conducted himself towards his family, his friends, and every other person, with whom he was acquainted, as manifested a Christian disposition.
NEWPORT, Thursday, March 15, 1804.
Extract of a letter from Washington, dated 29th February, 1804.
"The bill for the protection of the Seamen of the United States was postponed this day, until next session of Congress, 21 to 11 in Senate.—The ground of postponement was the pendency of negotiations on the subject."
Loss of the Ship Semiramis. We are sorry to state, that the Ship Semiramis, Capt. Jacob Smith of this port, with a very rich cargo of silks, nankeens, teas, sugars, &c. from Canton, which went ashore the 2d inst. on the Long Shoal, east end of the Vineyard Sound, and soon after bilged, has since gone to pieces. Not more than 50 or 60,000 dollars of her cargo has been saved. We understand that between 20 and 30,000 dollars was insured upon her in this town. The real loss is supposed to exceed three hundred thousand dollars.
It is said that very alarming internal contentions and divisions have recently taken place in Germany; in consequence of which, the notes of the bank of Vienna had fallen 6 per cent.—and many thousands it is supposed will be ruined by this procedure. The cause of these commotions is not yet clearly understood.
[Omitted last week for want of room.] FOURTH OF MARCH.
At a meeting of several young Citizens, to celebrate the day which gave us America, the Philosopher and Citizen, THOMAS JEFFERSON, for our President; the following toasts were drunk with conviviality & affection.
1. The Day we celebrate, which gave once more to America virtue and talents. 2. THOMAS JEFFERSON, the great political luminary of America, before whose rays of knowledge, federalism shall evaporate as the vapours of the night before the morning sun. 3. The Republican Patriots of the Present era—May their country reward them for their patriotism, and may their virtues be embalmed in the memory of posterity. 4. The memory of those heroes who fell covered with laurels and their country's tears, fighting in defence of Liberty. 5. The Union of the States—May every honest heart unite in the support of them, and a gibbet for him who would divide them. 6. The memory of Washington, Franklin, Hancock, Adams, Rittenhouse, Pendleton, and Priestly, late advocates of freedom, who have descended to their tombs:—Respected be their remains, immortalized their virtues. 7. Liberty, prudence, and economy—the safeguards Republics. 8. The rising generation—May they exert every talent to preserve those rights which their fathers bravely obtained. 9. The Citizens of Louisiana—May they have a grateful sense of the distinguished blessings they now enjoy. 10. The oppressed Irish—May the dawn of liberty and peace soon smile upon them. 11. The Clergy—May they practice what they preach, and be to men instruments of eternal salvation, rather than defenders of despotism and privileged orders. 12. The Judiciary—Subservient to the Constitution and Laws; but the laws not subservient to them. 13. The dangerous Vice—Bury would that Republicanism had stuck to him—shame and defeat would not then have followed him. 14. The amendment to the Constitution—May we continue amending, until every federal "hole" is shot—aristocracy must then of course be smothered. 15. The Militia—May they ever be a standing army in time of war, as well as a terror to the invaders of our Country's repose. 16. Peter Porcupine and the black federal (or rather British) cockade—they have both been hooted from our country with deserved contempt. 17. The American Fair—May they ever find the nervous arms of Republicans extended for their protection and their virtue.
VOLUNTEERS. The People of the United States—May they never again lose their sovereignty by the imposition of Stamp Acts, Standing Armies, Direct Taxes, and Eight per cent. Loans! The acquisition of LOUISIANA—while it remains a lasting monument of honor to our Executive more durable than Brass or Marble, may it form a grand link in the confederated chain, which shall perpetuate the Union to the latest generation. A speedy return to our Federal brethren, who are lost in the wilderness of party spirit and Hamiltonian delusion. The Constitution of the United States—May its proposed amendment secure us in future from the intrigues of faction, while it will give us the opportunity of designating the man of our choice. The American Navy, a terror to the Barbary powers—May we in future pay their tributary demands in red hot metal instead of gold and silver. The late exertions of the federalists in Congress to involve us in the horrors of war—may it open the eyes of the honest "Friends" to their true interests.
Freedom of Religion and shackled by priestcraft and sedition. The fiery times of '68 and '76. When false alarm of French invasion was rung through the continent to delude the people—May such intrigue never again disgrace the annals of America.
FOREIGN NEWS —By the politeness of Captain HALL of the Manchester, and a respectable mercantile house, files of London papers from the 1st December to the evening of January the 9th inclusive, are received at the Office of the MORNING CHRONICLE: thirty seven days later than before received.—The threatened invasion had not yet taken place; but the anxiety of the public mind was still kept alive, and the attack daily expected. N. Y. Morn. Chron.
Masacre at Aux Cayes. —To the politeness of a Gentleman who came passenger in the brig Ann, from Aux Cayes, we are indebted for the following particulars relative to a dreadful massacre at that place:—On the night of the 21st January a number of armed negroes and mulattoes entered the house of Mr. Garenoux, lingoes, and after pillaging all his effects, carried him out of the city, where they massacred him with two others, named Beche and Henries. On the following day the black general, Cerrulouis, who commanded at Aux Cayes, published that the murder had been committed by certain revengeful persons without orders. A few hours after the above publication a massacre far more dreadful than the first commenced; among the unfortunate victims of this night were M. M. Berrefiss, La Gautrage, Nignon, Le Briten, Bertine, Pineau, Laporte de Cavillon, Marcellan, Malives, Freres, &c. &c. After assassinating these unfortunate men, they pillaged their houses, and threw their corps into the sea. The following day the city was comparatively tranquil, but there is reason to suppose that the Negroes will ultimately butcher all the French whites within their power. Two Americans have been massacred—Mr. Hare and another.
It was reported at Aux Cayes, that the blacks had massacred all the white inhabitants in the Cape but six, and all but three or four in in Port Republica, at which place the powder magazine had blown up, and many had been destroyed by the explosion.
The Negroes have substituted for St. Domingo, HATTI, the name which the Island originally bore. N. Y. Com. Adv.
It is said that a number of American vessels are taken into St. Jago de Cuba by the French from different ports in Hispaniola; and report adds, that two masters and two supercargoes had been murdered.
Extract of a letter dated Portsmouth, N. H. Feb. 23.
"Mr. Jefferson has gained, in these northern states, by his conduct since his Presidency, ten times where he had not one before his election; there is no doubt in my mind but he will be almost unanimously elected. Some of our clergy, who some time since would not even pray for him, and whose only theme was religion is coming to an end, now begin to pour forth their prayers to heaven "to bless and prolong the invaluable life of the president of the United States, and still continue him a rich treasure to the people. I think that Mr. Langdon has a great chance to be elected Governor of this State at the election in March. The minds of our citizens have undergone a great change since the last election; one was then a jacobin, another a traitor, an enemy to his country; but now those hard names are no longer used, and a spirit of amity and good will has replaced them, which I pray may continue and encrease."
Arrived here yesterday, Snow Hds; Capt. Joshua Appleby, 26 days out from Charleston, bound to Amsterdam. On the 11th inst. wind at N. W. in lat. 37. 34. N. long. 73. 30. spoke the brig Eliza, Capt. Allen Pendleton of New-York, 63 days from St. Kitts, laden with sugar and coffee, in distress; having only 5 gallons water, no meat, and all his sails and rigging torn to pieces, his main-top-mast & gibboom gone, and 4 of his men had their feet frozen. He was endeavoring to gain the port of Charleston or Virginia.
MARRIED —In this town, Mr. JOHN COZZENS, to Miss MARGARET BRETON, daughter of Mr. William Breton.
DIED —On Thursday last, Mrs. AMIE SIMMONS, widow of the late Edward Simmons Esq. in the 60th year of her age. Mr. WILLIAM WILSON, in an advanced age.
On Saturday last, Miss ELIZABETH WOODMAN, daughter of the late Capt. Richard Woodman, in the 38th year of her age.
Mr. JEREMIAH GRINNELL. "On the 2d inst. after a short, but most distressing sickness, Miss ANN SAYER, eldest daughter of Mr. Lewis Sayer, in the 17th year of her age. By this premature and afflictive event, her parents are bereft of a virtuous and amiable daughter, her brothers and sister of an affectionate and tender friend, her relatives and acquaintance of a kind and agreeable companion. Her sincerity and affability endeared her to all to whom she was known, and rendered her death greatly lamented. In short, the high esteem, in which she ever was held, and the deep regret expressed for her irreparable loss, evince her merit more forcibly than the highest panegyric."
The Republican Address to the Citizens of Massachusetts, will appear in our next.
The sale of the Estate of Peleg Allen late of Middletown, is adjourned to Tuesday, the 20th instant, at one o'clock P. M.
DANCING SCHOOL. CARPENTER has the honor to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of New-England, that on account of the inclemency of the weather, he cannot commence a new Quarter, until Monday the second of April ensuing. The French language taught as usual.
To be Sold or Let. AND possession given the 25th inst. a convenient two-story Dwelling House, with four rooms on a floor, well calculated for two families, having two cellars under it, with a well of excellent water in the yard. Also, a two-story building, on the same lot, calculated for business of almost any kind, with a cellar under the same.—Said lot is situated on Spring Street, being about 116 feet square, and extends back to the Street eastward of it.—Any person wishing to purchase, or hire, may know the terms, by applying to WILLARD BRIGGS, Newport, March 14th, 1804.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. In GENERAL ASSEMBLY February Session, A. D. 1804.
UPON the petition of Artemas Fitch and others, praying that a new road may be laid out in the town of Portsmouth, from the Guide Post near Mr. Job Durfey's on a southeasterly course to the east road, in some place between the widow Fitch's and Borden Chase's, and that they may be permitted and authorized to erect a turnpike gate, and receive tolls thereon; Resolved, That the subject matter of said petition be referred to Messrs. Simeon Martin, James D'Wolf, and Isaac Wilbour, to examine the proposed road, and report to the next session their opinion of the expediency thereof, with a plan: That said Committee give public notice in one of the newspapers printed in Newport, of the time and place of their meeting to proceed on said business, when and where all persons interested may appear before said Committee, if they see fit: That said Committee ascertain on what terms the proprietors of the land over which the proposed road will pass, will relinquish the same for that purpose, and in cases where the said proprietors will not agree to relinquish their land, that said Committee estimate and appraise the damages which said proprietors may sustain by the laying out of said road. A true Copy. Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
In obedience to the above Resolve, notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the proposed Road, that the Committee will be in Portsmouth, on Thursday, the 5th April 1804, at 10 o'clock A. M. to proceed on the business of their appointment.
SIMEON MARTIN } Committee. JAMES D'WOLF } ISAAC WILBOUR } Newport, 15th March, 1804.
For New-York & Albany: THE fast sailing Sloop SALLY & ANN, Edward Church Master, having good accommodations for passengers. Will sail the last of March (or sooner if the North river should open.) For freight or passage, apply to the Master, now at Bristol, or to SIMON DAVIS, Newport, March 14, 1804.
THE subscribers, having been appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, Commissioners, to receive, examine & adjust the claims of the creditors to the estate of Edward Stanhope, late of said Newport, Broker, deceased, represented insolvent:—Give notice, that six months having been allowed by the said Court from the 2d day of January last, for the above purpose, we shall attend upon said business at the office of Daniel Lyman and Gold S. Silliman, in said Newport, on the fourth Monday of March, April and May, at 9 o'clock, A. M. No accounts will be received unless properly attested.
WILLIAM S. N. ALLEN } Commissioners. GOLD S. SILLIMAN } All persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY STANHOPE, } Administratrix. THOMAS D. STALL, } Executors. Newport, March 14th 1804.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. THAT the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Newport, having allowed a further time of six months from the 5th instant, for the subscribers to receive the claims against the Estate of George Wilbur, late of Newport, Labourer, deceased, Represented insolvent:—All persons, therefore, having any just claims, are desired to exhibit them within said time; and those who neglect, will be by law precluded. ROBERT SHEARMAN, } Commissioners. HENRY BULL, } All persons having any property belonging to said estate, or are anywise indebted thereto, are once more requested to make payment to BENJAMIN CORNELL, } Administratrix. Newport, March 15th, 1804.
THE Subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate for the town of North Kingstown, to receive and examine the claims, as Commissioners to the estate of Samuel Brown, late of said North Kingstown, deceased, represented insolvent:—Give notice, that six months having been allowed by said Court, from the twelfth day of March instant, for the above purpose, we shall attend upon said business at the Dwelling-House of Paul Briggs, in said North Kingstown, on the last Saturday in July and August next. No accounts will be received unless properly attested. BENJAMIN SMITH, } Commissioners. ISAAC HALL, } All persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to WILLIAM BROWN, Executor. North Kingstown, March 12th, 1804.

FRIENDSHIP—An Ode. LIKE the soft glad'ning dawn of light, Successive to the gloom of night, In friendship's ray serene; When on the fickly couch I lie, No more my bosom heaves the sigh, Should friendship cheer the scene.
'Tis friendship gives the joy sincere, Delights to wipe the falling tear, To sooth the aching breast; Our griefs a social solace find, 'Tis friendship heals the wounded mind, It blesses and is blest.
On life's deceitful stream we sail, Whene'er we meet a prosperous gale, The flattering tribe attend; On whom should adverse blasts arise, Or threatening storms portend the skies, 'Tis folly to depend.
Let us, Lyfander, ever be, Inviolate in amity, Still let its transports glow; How few like you possess a mind, Where the soft virtues are combin'd, That feel another's woe.
LATE OMISSIONS. The people of England are so alarmed, that they have secreted nearly all the gold and silver of the country, and their concerns are now carried on with paper, even to so low a point as half crown notes! but NO GRUMBLING, is the order of the day.
One account estimates the amount of cash hoarded up by individuals in the metropolis at three million, and in the kingdom at nine millions sterling.
WAR EXPENSES. —A German calculator, states that on a moderate computation, the present war costs Great Britain 25 guineas per minute, or 35,000 guineas per day, or about 395 millions of francs per year.
"SALT MOUNTAIN." Kitwan, whose authority will not be questioned, says, in his elements of Mineralogy, that Sal Gem, or common salt is found over the earth's surface, in Spain, near Cordova, Extremadura from Barcelona, where it forms a mountain 500 feet high, and three miles in circumference. This fact may tend to silence the inferential scepticism of certain newspaper Editors, concerning the salt mountain of Louisiana.
PARTICULAR NOTICE. THOSE Persons who have purchased Tickets of GILBERT and DEAN, in the 5th Class of South Hadley Canal Lottery, from No. 1001 to 1013, are requested immediately to exchange them for others with GILBERT and DEAN, or the MANAGERS at Springfield; as the greater part of the above Tickets were burnt in the recent fire.—This Notice being of consequence to the holders, a speedy compliance will be necessary. G. & D. Brother Printers, in the States of Massachusetts New-Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, and Vermont, will please to insert the above a few weeks, and oblige G. & D. Boston, Feb. 4, 1804.
Ten Thousand Dollars Highest Prize. TICKETS IN South-Hadley Canal Lottery, (5th Class) at 5 dollars each, for sale at the Post-Office, by J. RICHARDSON. Newport, March 1st.
For Sale, CHEAP FOR CASH, Clover and Herds Grass SEEDS. 20 Hds. of good Retailing MOLASSES, for Cash or approved Notes. Also, Cabbins Bread, of the first quality, by HENRY MOORE & Co. Newport, March 6, 1804.
Dry Goods for Cash only. THE Subscriber intending to quit the line of business he at present pursues, has marked all his Goods, including a box of Hats assorted, 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 Woolsens, were purchased at a very low advance, upon the declining 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. 67tf.
SAMUEL JAMES HAS FOR SALE, A this Paper Hanging Manufactory, which is in the House he now occupies, opposite to Mr. Lewis Pack's, on the West-Side of the Bridge, Providence, a great variety of House Paper and Bordering, of the newest and most elegant Figures at wholesale and retail, on as good terms as can be purchased in America. A generous credit given to those who purchase by the quantity for retailing. N. B. The above is printed on good paper, and the work well executed, by and under the direction of a workman from Europe. May 14, 1803. 6m
WRITING-PAPER, By the Ream or Quire, for sale at this Office.
REAL ESTATE. ON 25th March 1804, will be sold at Public Auction (unless previously disposed of at private sale), the real estate, now in possession of Nathaniel Sweet & Co. the property of Stephen A. Wanton.—Possession given on said 25th March. For further particulars and terms of payment apply to GARDNER & DEAN, Auctioneers. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
NEW HOTEL. THE subscriber informs the Public that he has now opened, and made provision for keeping a genteel Boarding-House, a little South of Capt. Caleb Gardner's wharf, Thames-Street, where Ladies and Gentlemen may depend on being accommodated to their satisfaction. Every attention will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged, by the public's humble servant, BENJ. FAIRBANKS. Newport, April 16. 133
Tin Plate Worker. GORTON ANDERSON, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken a part of the store belonging to his father, Francis Anderson, opposite the Red-Market, where he carries on the business of a Tin Plate Worker, in all its various branches: Those who may favor him with their custom, may depend upon punctuality: Constant attendance will be given, and the smallest favors gratefully acknowledged. Cash given for old Pewter & Lead
MEIN & ROGERS HAVE FOR SALE, FIFTY Hogheads West-India Sugar, 1400 wt. St. Domingo best green Coffee, St. Croix & Jamaica Rum, 40 qr. casks Gunpowder, 4 crates assorted Liverpool Ware, 7 pipes Brandy, Holland Geneva, 200 bbls. Superfine Flour, Bohemian Tea, German Steel, &c. Also, at Retail, a constant supply and general assortment of Groceries, Crockery, & Glass Ware. Newport, Oct. 20. 159tf
Doctor Gustavus Baylies, IN addition to his former assortment of Medicines, has just received (consigned to him by a wholesale vendor to a number of Patentees) the following patent Medicines, for sale, on the lowest terms, viz. Lee's genuine Windham Bilious Pills: Doctor Rawson's genuine Anti-Bilious & Rromatic Bitters: Doctor Rawson's genuine Itch, or Beautifying Ointment: Doctor Cooley's Vegetable Elixir, or Cough Drops, for consumptions, asthma, spitting of blood, shortness of breath, and every other species of disease, to which that organ of life, the lungs, is perpetually exposed. Doctor Nootka's Worm Destroying Powders, or a sovereign Medicine for the destruction of every species of Worms which infest the human body. Thomson's Aromatic Tooth Paste for the Teeth and Scurvey in the Gum's: and Hinkley's Infallible Remedy for the Hemorrhoids, or Piles. Doctor Baylies, availing himself of this opportunity to tender his thanks to his friends, for the confidence they have hitherto reposed in him as Practitioner of Physic and Surgery, begs leave to assure the public, that the various branches of the medical profession continue to occupy his attention. Bristol, Jan. 16, 1804. 72 3m
FOR SALE, BY SIMEON MARTIN, SIXTY Hds. good retailing Molasses, Two tons Hart-Club, and Halbeck Steel, Twenty boxes brown Havana Sugars, Two thousand bushels Exams Salt, suitable for pork, beef, and fish.—Also, Just received from Amsterdam, per ship Eagle, (Daniel Austin Master) 35 Boxes plain Glass-Ware, each containing 80 Straws of half-pint Tumblers, 10 per straw—6 pint Decanters—6 half pint do.—12 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 51 Boxes fluted Glass Ware, each containing, 400 half-pint Tumblers—2 quart Decanters, 4 pint do.—4 half-pint ditto—36 Wine Glasses—6 Salt Cells. 10 Pipes Wasp Gin—5 casks White Lead. 30 quarter casks of Pistol Powder, 4 casks Shot, of various sizes, 3 ditto Linseed Oil, 100 Dutch Cheeses, weighing 18 & 25 lbs. each, 200 (12 bottle) empty Gin Casks. Newport, Jan. 29, 1803. 122tf
FOR SALE, TWO hundred and fifty acres of Land, of the first quality, lying in Johnstown, in the state of New-York. Thirty-four thousand acres in the first Delaware purchase, with the Connecticut title only. Eight thousand acres of land, purchased at Sheriffs' sales, with an indisputable title. The above lands are of the first quality, and well worthy the attention of those who wish to advance their interests, by placing their money in lands—or actual settlers. For further particulars, please to call on the subscriber. ROBERT LATHAM. Gaston, (Conn.) Feb. 28, 1804. 78
SHERRY WINES. THE subscriber has just received from Boston, a few quarter-casks of Sherry Wine, of a very good quality, which he will sell on reasonable terms.—Likewise, Boston Chocolate, warranted, No. 1 and 2. NATHAN B. MILLER. Newport, Dec. 28. 69
INDIGO. TWO Hundred wt. of excellent INDIGO, for sale by JOHN HAZARD, jun. Newport, Nov. 16, 1803.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A SHARE in the Ohio Land Company; or a tract of Land bordering on the right bank of the river Ohio; or even a tract of good Land in the State of Tennessee.—Letters (free of postage) directed to the Editor of the Rhode-Island Republican, or printers of the Newport Mercury, containing a description of the Land, its Lowest price, and the owner's direction, will be attended to. Newport, Feb. 29.
JOSEPH BRIGGS HAS FOR SALE, 50 barrels best mss and prime PORK and BEEF.—Also, a few Hds. first quality retailing MOLASSES. Newport, February 23. 177.
Hard Ware, Stationary, &c. DAVID MELVILL, jun.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends that he has just received a very handsome addition to his former assortment of Hard-Ware, Cutlery, Ironmongery, Japan-Ware, Stationary, &c.—German-Steel—Fishing-Lines—Bed-Cots—Cloths-Lines, &c. &c.
New-York Manufactured TOBACCO and SNUFF of the first quality, at a small advance.—Consisting of Negro-Head; Plug; Pigtail; Ladies' Twist; Paper, for chewing and smoking, and Scotch SNUFF. *$* Cash given for Lead. Newport, June 4, 1803. 140tf
FOR SALE BY Henry Moore, & Co.
WEST-INDIA Rum by the Hhd. Gin by the pipe, Brandy do. Malaga, Port, Sherry, } Wines. 100 barrels superfine flour, 30 casks fresh Raisins, Loaf, powdered and brown Sugars, Coffee, Chocolate, Bohea and Souchong } Teas. Pepper, Ginger, and Allspice, Nutmegs, Cloves & Cassia, Brimstone, Allum, Copperas, Soap by the box; All kinds Knives and Forks, Pen & jack Knives, Razors in cases, Shears and Scissors, Patent hour and half hour Glasses, Casters, English Pewter, Sad Irons. Likewise, a handsome assortment of DRY GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash or approved Notes, by wholesale or retail, at their Store on the Ferry Wharf. Newport, Feb. 2, 1804. 174
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.
Valuable Real Estate. THE Subscriber offers for Sale, that valuable Real Estate in the town of Westerly, situated within about eight rods of Pawtucket Bridge, and opposite to the Washington Bank, on the North side of the Post-Road, consisting of about ten acres of valuable Land, with a handsome grove of young timber thereon, and a large garden, with a brook of good water running through said garden, a convenient dwelling-house, with a shop and store adjoining (suitable for a merchant or a mechanic) a barn, and other out-houses.—The house has been occupied for a number of years as a public house, and is one of the best of stands for that purpose. Possession will be given on the 25th of March next.—Terms of payment will be one half of the purchase money down, and the remainder in a reasonable time, with interest, and good security. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, living in Richmond. SAMUEL BRAND. Richmond, January 19, 1804.
TO THE PUBLIC. Newport, Long-Wharf No. 12. Keyes & Brigham, HAVE now for sale, and of the first quality, by a large or small quantity, whole and half barreled prime mss, mss and prime Beef, mss and prime Pork, Lard, Hams, bar Soap, mould and dipt tallow Candles. Also, corned and fresh Beef.
Gentlemen desirous of being accommodated with the best of provisions, by calling at said Store, will meet the greatest encouragement. April 23, 1803.
WINTER GOODS.
JOHN F. TOWNSEND & Co. HAVE just received a large supply of Woolen and other GOODS, purchased with cash, & which they offer for sale unusually low: Among which are, best superfine broadcloths; second, middling & low-priced do.; low-priced and fine ladies coatings and Orleans cloths; flannels; baizes; waistcoating; blankets; ribbed and plain velvets; 6-4 & 4-4 white, black and coloured, cambric mss; white fatin; bordered and black 5-4 & 6-4 camel's hair shawls; Turkey-down shawls; coloured and black satins; cotton and silk umbrellas; counterpanes; black bumbazine; one box men's hats of an excellent quality, and one trunk of coloured lute-strings, of assorted handsome colours; with a variety of other Goods, too tedious to enumerate. Those who may be indebted to them, where the debt has been three months standing, are desired to call on them, and settle the same. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70
FOR SALE BY SAMUEL VERNON, jun. FRESH superfine Richmond FLOUR,—a few Hds. of James River sweet scented mountain TOBACCO,—Cognac Brandy,—Holland Geneva,—Verdigris, and Loaf SUGAR. Newport, Feb. 9, 1804. 75
THOMAS VOAX, SUGAR-REFINER, Has for sale, South end Thames-Street, LOAF SUGAR—LUMP ditto—MOLASSES—and SYRUP. Also, a constant supply of West-India and Refined Brown SUGAR, in barrels and bags, suitable for the use of families.
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the town of Westerly, have appointed the subscribers to receive, and examine the claims, as Commissioners to the estate of Joshua Kinyon, late of Westerly, deceased, represented insolvent:—Give Notice, that six months having been allowed by the said Court from the 26th of September last past, for the above purpose, and that we shall attend upon said business at the dwelling-house of Sylvester Gavit, Esq. in said Westerly, on the first Monday of January, February, and March, at 9 o'clock, A. M. No accounts will be received unless properly attested to. THOMAS HOXIE, } Commis. THOMAS NOYES, } Commissioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to MARY KINYON, ISRAEL CHAPMAN, } Administrators. LUTHER PALMER, AMOS CROSS. Westerly, Oct. 20, 1803. 159-6m
Take Notice. THE Hon. Court of Probate of the town of Newport, having allowed a further time of three Months from the 5th inst. for the subscribers to receive the claims against the estate of Daniel Wilcox, late of Newport, deceased:—All claims not exhibited within that time, will be precluded agreeably to law. DANIEL DUNHAM, jun. } Commis. EDWARD HEMSTEAD, } Commissioners. Newport, March 7, 1804. 79
Notice. THOSE who are indebted to the late firm of Joseph W. Paul, & Co. are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber. A compliance with this request, will prevent cost. EDWARD HEMSTEAD. Newport, March 7, 1804. 79
To be Sold or Let, ONE Lot of land, lying eastward of Mr. Francis Brindley's Row-park. Apply to SAMUEL F. GARDNER. Newport Feb. 9, 1804. 175
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. House of Representatives, March 18, 1804. An Act to adjourn the next term of the Supreme Judicial Court for the county of Newport, to the first Monday in April next. BE it enacted by the General Assembly and by the authority thereof it is enacted, That the Supreme Judicial Court, which by law is to be holden at Newport, within and for the county of Newport, on the first Monday of March instant, be and the same is hereby adjourned to the first Monday in April next, and that all writs, executions, reports, returns, recognizances, and other processes to be made or returned at the said term in March instant, be made and returned at the adjournment of said Court in April; and that the said Court, with the Jurors drawn for the same, shall then attend and proceed in the business of said Court according to law. Resolved, That the Secretary forthwith transmit a copy of this act to the Sheriff of the county of Newport, who is hereby directed to cause the same to be made public by printing the same in the public newspapers of said county, and in such other ways as he may think proper. Voted, &c. Attest, THEODORE A. FOSTER, Clerk. In the Senate, read March 23, 1804, and concurred. By Order, SAMUEL EDDY, Secretary. A true Copy, Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Secretary.
WANTED, AN active Boy, about 12 or 13 years of age, as an Apprentice to the Hair Dresser's business. One from the country will be preferred.—Enquire at this Office. Newport, Jan. 4, 1804. 70