The Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1809-11-29 00:00:00

NEWPORT, R. I.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAYS, BY WILLIAM SIMONS, No. 15, MILL-STREET.
TERMS.
The paper is printed once a week, at 2 dollars a year, one half in advance.
Advertisements conspicuously inserted, at the rate of 1 dollar and 50 cents a square, for three weeks—smaller one in the same proportion.
Printing, in all its variety, executed with accuracy and despatch. Orders respectfully solicited.
FANCY GOODS.
WILLIAM S. NICHOLS has just received in addition, to his former stock, a variety of the most fashionable FANCY GOODS; which from price and quality cannot fail to suit purchasers. Newport, Nov. 22, 1809.
Elegant China, Glass Ware, &c. &c.
JUST RECEIVED,—And for Sale by
GEORGE W. MARTIN,
No. 2, CHURCH-STREET.
30 Casks, containing Dining-sets, 21 Boxes do. Tea-sets, 01 Tierces do. Glass-ware, } Of the newest fashions.
2000 Bushels Liverpool SALT, 200 Small Kegs Good BUTTER, 100 doz. London PORTER. Nov. 22.
THE SUBSCRIBERS
HAVING formed a connexion in trade, under the Firm of HOWLAND & EDDY,
OFFER FOR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, At their store, No. 72 & 73, THAMES-STREET,
A general assortment of GROCERIES, consisting of Rum, Brandy, Gin, Coffee, Sugars of various kinds, Hyskins, Souchong, and Bohea Teas, a few boxes Bordeaux Cordials, &c. &c. Also—600 wt. Cheese, of a superior quality, suitable for family use; a few kegs Negro-head Tobacco. Likewise, fresh Flour, by the barrel.
They transact COMMISSION BUSINESS.—Those who are pleased to favour them in this way, may depend on the utmost exertions in their behalf, BENJAMIN B. HOWLAND. JOSEPH W. EDDY. Newport, Nov. 22, 1809.
Feather Beds and Feathers.
FOR SALE—Three new FEATHER BEDS, and a quantity of FEATHERS. Apply to ABRAHAM BARKER, Nov. 22. No. 1, Charles-Street.
BOOKS at Reduced Prices.
W. PELHAM, Bookseller, No. 59, Cornhill, Boston,
OFFERS for Sale, the whole or any part of his Miscellaneous and Professional Books, at the unusual discounts, specified below. On comparing these discounts with the usual course of business it will obviously appear, that purchasers for private and social libraries, will consult their interest in favouring him with their early orders. The collection comprises a variety of valuable works in Law, Physics, Divinity, Architecture, Navigation, History, Biography, Voyages, Travels, Poetry, Novels, &c. His object in making so considerable a reduction from the established prices is to dispose of his stock as quickly as possible, in order to supply its place with a more general assortment of Paper and Stationary than he has hitherto kept; and purchasers will consequently reflect that such opportunities of supplying themselves occur but seldom.
AMERICAN PUBLICATIONS,
For Cash only, From 1 to 10 dollars, discount 10 per cent. 10 to 20 " " " 20 per cent. 20 to 50 " " " 25 per cent. 50 and upwards, " " " 30 per cent.
IMPORTED BOOKS,
For Cash only, From 1 to 10 dollars, Discount 5 per cent. 10 to 30 " " " 10 per cent. 30 to 50 " " " 12 1-2 per cent. 50 and upwards, " " " 15 per cent. The following will continue to be sold at the usual rates:
BIBLES, 4to. 8vo. and for Schools, a great variety. Testaments, 8vo. and 120 Episcopal Prayer Books, various editions—Psalms and Hymns, School Books, and Children's Toy Books. American and English Writing-Papers;—Wafers Lead Pencils, Quills of superior quality, Pen-knives, Inkstands, of various patterns, &c. &c. Columbian, and Eagle Playing-Cards, Highlander, and Merry Andrews. An assortment of elegant Patterns for Embroidery. Almanacks for 1810, by the gross, dozen or single. Boston, Oct. 25, 1809.
REMOVAL.
THE Subscribers have removed their Auction and Commission Store to that very eligible stand 34, Thames-Street, directly opposite Messrs. WATSON & HATHBONE'S Book-Store, a part of which was lately occupied by PAUL M. MUMFORD, Esq. as an Office, where they continue to transact Auction and Commission business. Those who may please to employ them may depend on a faithful and prompt attendance being given to their interest. FOR SALE—on terms unusually good.
20 Casks Campoy Tea, 10 Pipes Country Gin, 20 Bags Coffee, 10 bbls. Pimento. The above Goods, being separate consignments, will be sold at prices greatly reduced, in order to close the Sales. N. B. Those indebted to the Subscribers, are requested to settle immediately.—All orders from distant customers will be duly attended to. HENRY V. CRANSTON, & CO.
LOPEZ & DEXTER,
OFFER FOR SALE,
36 Puacheons St. Croix RUM; 11 Pipes 4th Proof Spanish BRANDY; 15 do. 1st do. Country GIN; 10 do. Madeira WINE; 24 Quarter Casks Lisbon do.; 75 Casks Souchong TEA; 8 do. Hyson Skin do.; 26,000 lbs. West-India COFFEE; 15 Bags PIMENTO; 74 Bales Upland COTTON; 100 Boxes Muscatel RAISINS; 55 Barrels N. Y. inspected Prime PORK; 60 Tons assorted Swedes' IRON; 700 Quintals CODFISH; 15 Boxes Window GLASS; 150 Reams Wrapping PAPER; 100 do. Writing do.; 3 Hogsheads LOAF SUGAR.
—ALSO—
The following Fresh Imported DRY GOODS:—
5 Cases India Silks; 500 Pieces Blue Nankeen; 200 do. Yellow ditto; 250 do. White ditto; 3 Bales Superfine Broadcloths; Cases Cotton Sewings; do. Fancy Prints; 1 do. English Sewing Silks; 1 do. Men's and Women's Gloves; 2 do. Cotton Shirting; 1 do. Fancy Muslins; 1 do. Marseilles Vesting; 1 do. Cambric Muslins; 1 do. Bombazetts; 1 Bale Cassimere; 1 Case Velvets; 100 Pieces Russia Diaper; 50 do. Red, Yellow and Brown Bandanoes. Newport, August 16, 1809.
William and Henry Moore,
OFFER FOR SALE,
AT THEIR STORE, No. 5, MARKET-SQUARE, For Cash, Country Produce, or approved Credit, at as low prices as can be purchased at any store in Newport—
30 boxes excellent brown SUGARS; 5 do. do. white do.; 20 bbls. do. do. do.; 2000 wt. excellent COFFEE; 10 chests Souchong TEAS; 5 do. Hyson Skin do.; 5 do. Hyson do.; 10 casks GINGER; Bags of PEPPER; do. PIMENTO; 5 pipes Country GIN, of a superior quality; 5 hds. 3d proof W. I. RUM; 15 do. N. E. do.; IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, and HARD WARE; NAILS of all kinds; ANCHORS, of every size; Sunday articles in the Dry Goods Line; 4 bales COTTON. Also, at their Store, No. 100, THAMES-STREET, A general and extensive assortment DRY GOODS, as cheap as can be found. All the above articles will be sold at wholesale or retail. N. B. All those persons who have long standing accounts, are desired to call and settle the same by cash or note.
CASH,
And the highest price given for good clean Flax-Seed, Tow-Cloth or Feathers. Wanted, 2000 bushels good clean Barley. Apply at No. 5, MARKET-SQUARE. Nov. 8.
JOESPH BRIGGS,
No. 63, Thames-street,
HAS for sale—100 bbls. Prime Pork, warranted; Gin, per pipe. Also—An assortment of GROCERIES. N. B. He transacts Commission Business. Those who are disposed to favour him in this line, may depend on his exertions in their behalf. STORAGE for goods may be had by applying as above. July 26.
The Progressive Company,
AT THEIR GRAINERY and GROCERY STORE, No. 11, LONG-WHARF, Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at the lowest current prices,
A Constant supply of Rye and Indian Corn; do. Rye and Indian Meal; Flour, of the most approved brands. An extensive assortment of GROCERIES and LIQUORS—among which are— 10 hds. 3d proof St. Croix and Antigua Rum; 20 pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy; 20 quarter casks Sherry Wine; 20 boxes Raisins; 20 do. Chocolate; Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea Teas, by the chest or lesser quantity, &c. &c. 1600 bushels Exuma Salt, of a superior quality; 1500 do. Liverpool do. 500 do. Turks-Island do. 500 do. Bonavista do. Also—a quantity of well-seasoned mer. Boats; Likewise..... Just received, 5 pipes Gin; 5 hds. old Jamaica Spirits; 26 chests Campoy Tea, of an excellent flavour; 1000 wt. Cheese; 200 Meal Bags; 8 crates and 2 hds. Crockery Ware, &c. &c. * * Cash given for Corn and Rye. N. B. Those persons who have in their possession Meal Bags belonging to the Company, will have the goodness to return them. WILLIAM COGGESHALL, jun. Agent. Newport, Oct. 18.
STOVE PIPES,
OF TIN, or sheet IRON, of any length or size, made by the Subscriber, at his Shop one door west of Messrs. J. MUNROE & CO.'s Grocery Store.—Also, Tin Ware for sale as cheap as can be purchased in this state. The smallest favour gratefully acknowledged. N. B. Cash given for old Pewter and Lead. NATHANIEL NASON. Newport, Nov. 1, 1809.
Miscellany.
MR. ADAM'S CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
Answers to Mr. Kalkoen's Queries.
LETTER III.
Amsterdam, October 6, 1780.
SIR, YOUR third proposition is "to shew that America, notwithstanding the war, daily increases in strength and force."
It is an undoubted fact that America daily increases in strength and force; but it may not be easy to prove this to the satisfaction of an European, who has never been across the Atlantick; however, some things may be brought into consideration, which may convince if properly attended to.
1. It may be urged from the experience of former wars, during all which the population of that country was so far from being diminished, or even kept at a stand, that it was always found, at the end of a war, that the numbers of people had increased, during the course of it, nearly in the same ratio as in time of peace. Even in the last French war, which lasted from 1755 to 1763, (during which time the then American Colonies made as great exertion, had in the field as great a number of men, and put themselves to as great an expense, in proportion to the number of people, as the United States have done during this war), it was found that the population had increased nearly as fast as in times of peace.
2. If you make enquiry into the circumstances of the different parts of America, at this day, you find the people in all the States pushing their settlements out into the wilderness upon the frontiers, cutting down the woods and subduing new lands, with as much eagerness and rapidity as they used to do in former times of war or peace. This spreading of the people into the wilderness, is a decisive proof of the increasing population.
3. The only certain way of determining the ratio of the increase of population, is by authentic numerations of the people, and regular official returns. This has, I believe, never been done in former wars, and has been generally omitted in this. Yet some States have made these returns: the Massachusetts Bay, for example, had a valuation about the year 1773, or 1774, and again the last year, 1779, they had another. In this period of five years, that State was found to have increased, both in number of people and in value of property, more than it ever had grown before in the period of time. Now the Massachusetts Bay has had a greater number of men employed in the war, both by land and sea, in proportion to the numbers of her inhabitants, than any other State of the thirteen. She has had more men killed, taken prisoners, and died of sickness, than any other State; yet her growth has been as rapid as ever: from whence it may be fairly urged, that all the other States have grown in the same or a greater proportion.
4. It has been found, by calculation, that America has doubled her numbers, even by natural generation alone, upon an average, about once in eighteen years. This war has now lasted near six years; in the course of it, we commonly compute, in America, that we have lost, by sickness, and the sword, and captivity, about five-and-thirty thousand men.—But the numbers of people have not increased less than seven hundred and fifty thousand souls; which give at least an hundred thousand fighting-men. We have not less, probably, than seventy thousand fighting-men, in America, more than we had on the day that hostilities were first commenced, on 19th of April, 1775. There are near twenty thousand fighting-men added to the numbers in America every year. Is this the case with our enemy, Great-Britain? Which then can maintain the war the longest?
5. If America increases in numbers, she certainly increases in strength. But her strength increases in other respects: the discipline of her armies increases; the skill of her officers increases, by sea and land; her skill in military manufactures, such as those of salt-petre, powder, fire arms, and cannon, increases; her skill in manufactures of flax and wool, for the first necessity, increases; her manufactures of salt also increase; and all these are augmentations of strength and force to maintain her independence. Further, her commerce increases every year: the number of vessels she has had this year, in the trade to the West-Indies: the number of vessels arrived in Spain, France, Holland and Sweden; shew that her trade is greatly increased this year.
But above all, her activity, skill, bravery, and success in privateering, increases every year; the prizes she has made from the English this year, will defray more than one half of the whole expense of this year's war. I only submit to your consideration a few hints, which will enable you to satisfy yourself, by reflection, how fast the strength and force of America increase.
I have the honour to be, JOHN ADAMS.
Mr. Kalkoen.
LETTER IV.
Amsterdam, October 7, 1780.
SIR, Your 4th question is, "Whether Ameri-
ca, in and of itself, by means of purchasing or exchanging the productions of the several provinces, would be able to continue the war for six, eight, or ten years, even if they were entirely deprived of the trade with Europe, or their allies exhausted by the war, and forced to make a separate peace, were to leave them?"
This is an extreme case—And where is the necessity of putting such a supposition? Is there the least appearance of France or Spain being exhausted by the war? Are not their resources much greater than those of England, separated as she is from America? Why should a suspicion be entertained that France or Spain will make a separate peace? Are not these powers sufficiently interested in separating America from England? All the world knows, that their maritime power, and the possession of their Colonies, depend upon separating them. Such chimæras as these, are artfully propagated by the English, to terrify stockjobbers; but thinking men, and well informed men, know that France and Spain have the most pressing motives to persevere in the war. Besides, infractions so infamous, of solemn treaties, made and avowed to all mankind, are not committed by any nation. In short, no man, who knows any thing of the wealth and power of England on one hand, and of the power and resources of France, Spain, and America, on the other, can believe it possible, in the ordinary course of human events, and without the interposition of miracles, that France and Spain should be exhausted, by the war, as to be forced to make a separate peace.
The other supposition here made is equally extreme. It is in the nature of things impossible that America should ever be deprived entirely of the trade of Europe. In opposition to one extreme I have a right to advance another. And I say, that if all the maritime powers of Europe were to unite their navies to block up the American ports, and prevent the trade of Europe they could not wholly prevent it. All the men of war in Europe would not be sufficient to block up a sea coast of two thousand miles in extent, varied as that of America is, by such innumerable ports, bays, harbours, rivers, creeks, inlets, and islands; with a coast so tempestuous, that there are many occasions, in the course of the year, when merchant vessels can push out and in, although men of war cannot cruise. It should be remembered, that this war was maintained by America for three years, before France took any part in it; during all that time the English had fifty men of war upon that coast, which is a greater number than they will ever have again: yet all their vigilance was not sufficient to prevent American trade with Europe. At the worst time we ever saw, one vessel in three went and came safe. At present there is not one in four taken.
It should be remembered, that the French navy have not until this year been many days together upon the American coast. So that we have in a sense, maintained the trade of the Continent five years, against all that the English navy could do, and it has been growing every year.
Why then should we put cases, that we know can never happen? However, I can inform you, that the case was often put before this war broke out; and I have heard the common farmers in America reasoning upon these cases seven years ago. I have heard them say, If Great-Britain could build a wall of brass, a thousand feet high, all along the sea-coast, at low-water mark, we can live and be happy: America is most undoubtedly capable of being the most independent country upon earth. It produces every thing for the necessity, comfort and convenience of life; and many of the luxuries too. So that, if there were an eternal separation between Europe and America, the inhabitants of America would not only live, but multiply, and, for what I know, be wiser, better, and happier, than they will be, as it is.
That it would be unpleasant and burthensome to America to continue the war for eight or ten years, is certain: But will it not be unpleasant and burthensome to Great-Britain too? There are between three and four millions of people in America. The Kingdom of Sweden, that of Denmark, and even the Republick of the United Provinces, have not each of them many more than that number—yet these States can maintain large standing armies even in time of peace, and maintain the expenses of courts and governments, much more costly than the government of America: What then should hinder America from maintaining an army sufficient to defend her altars, and her firesides? The Americans are, as active, as industrious, and as capable as other men.
America could undoubtedly maintain a regular army of twenty thousand men for ever. And a regular army of twenty thousand would be sufficient to keep all the land forces, that Great-Britain can send there, confined to sea-port towns, under cover of the guns of their men of war. Whenever the British army shall attempt to penetrate far into the country, the regular American army will be joined by such reinforcements from the militia, as will ruin the British force. By desertions, by fatigue, by sickness, and by the sword, in occasional skirmishes, their numbers will be wasted, and the miserable remains of them Burgoyne.
I have the honour to be, &c. JOHN ADAMS.
Mr. Kalkoen.

Miscellany.
From the Connecticut Courant.
AGAINST DRUNDENNESS.
If by an awful visitation of Divine Providence, there were spreading over all parts of this country, a foul and loathsome Leprosy, which poisoned and disfigured the bodies of its victims, and affected their minds with madness or with idiocy; if this leprosy had seized a great part of our useful laborers and rendered them a burthen to the community; if the prospects and the hopes of a large portion of our promising young men had been already blasted and destroyed by it; if it had infected more or less, every town and every village, and were spreading its ravages, from year to year, wider and yet wider; if this were the actual condition of our country, there is no telling how great would be the alarm. Neither this nor any similar calamity, Heaven be praised, has been brought upon our country by the direct hand of Providence, which has showered on us blessings without number, and in great abundance. But human folly and wickedness abuses the kindness of Providence and changes its blessings into curses.
Let sober reason judge, whether drunkenness, habitual drunkenness , be not as bad, nay even worse, than the fatal Leprosy I have described. It impairs and corrupts both body and mind, and brings down the noble creature man level with the brute. It destroys all moral principle, all sentiments of honour, and feelings of humanity. It changes good nature to churlishness, a kind husband to an unfeeling monster, a dutiful son to an unprincipled villain without natural affection, an industrious thriving man to an idle vagabond. It preys upon and devours every thing that is estimable and amiable both in disposition and in character; it eats up the substance of its votaries, and is an inlet to all other vices, and to every evil and calamity almost that can be named. This detestable demon might say in truth, "my name is legion, for we are many." Many indeed are the evils, the calamities and abominations, that follow in the train of drunkenness.
Who hath woe? Who hath sorrow? Who hath contentions? Who hath wounds without cause? Who hath redness of eyes?—The drunkard. Whose fields are neglected and overgrown with thorns and brambles? Whose house is tumbling in ruins for want of necessary repairs? Whose broken windows are repaired only with tough boards or stuffed with rags? Whose wife is consumed with weeping? Whose babes are suffering with hunger and nakedness? The drunkard's. Who disturbs peoples' repose with their midnight revellings and yells? Who are the persons most commonly engaged in quarrels, in fightings, in riots, and in all scenes of confusion and uproar? Drunkards.—Who are the lowest of all madmen, the most despicable of all idiots? Drunkards.
The natural idiot, and the madman that has become so by the act of God, are objects not of reproach but of compassion. But the drunkard, who is in fact an idiot or a madman for the time being, is so by his own voluntary act; he wilfully quenches in himself the lamp of reason, and with his own suicidal hand destroys that noble faculty which had distinguished him from the beasts that perish.
From the MARIETTA COMMENTATOR.
NEW INVENTIONS.
Gentlemen of this town have lately been very much gratified with the exhibition of the ingenuity of one of our citizens. A machine has lately been invented by M. B. Belknap, Esq. for the purpose of making hammered nails. It is allowed by all who have seen it, gentlemen from Europe as well as Americans, to be an entirely new and different combination of mechanical powers from any thing heretofore invented. Its operation is quick and powerful and well timed for the purpose, as any thing that can be conceived or wished. It will form nails or spikes of any description from ship spikes to saddler's tack. Brads may also be formed with great expedition, by detaching that part of the machine which heads the nail, it goes through the operation of forming, cutting and heading a nail in two seconds. Two nails may be introduced at once, and two nails of different sizes formed at the same time, without impeding the operation of the machine.
It has been so far carried into operation on a small scale as to exhibit convincing proof of the correctness of the principle, and will undoubtedly become of the greatest publick utility of any thing hitherto invented in that branch of business. We understand that Mr. Belknap has sent on to Washington to secure a patent right.
A Printing Press on a new construction.
Innumerable efforts have been made of late years to improve the present construction of printing presses; but all, except the one we are about to mention, have proved abortive.
Mr. Samuel Fairlamb, printer, of this town, has lately constructed a press on a new plan, which bids fair to be of much utility. Instead of a screw he substitutes two inclined planes, moving on rollers placed in the summer, in a circle of six inches diameter. The advantage of this invention consists in avoiding the friction common to a screw and making the pressing power much easier and more effectual. The platten is supported by two spiral springs which supply the place of a bow en-
circling the spindle. Some minor improvements are added to the above. A press on this construction can be made for about half the price of the common press.
The successful ingenuity with which some men have imposed upon the world with pompous announcements of "New and important inventions," has become so common that when we hear of a "New invention" we are apt to consider the appellation as synonymous with a new imposition. But we can safely assure the publick that this is not the case with either of the above machines. We have viewed both of them and have conversed with many of our best informed citizens, who are fully convinced that they cannot fail to realize the most sanguine expectations of the inventors. We have tried the printing press with our own hands, and think it would be doing injustice to merit, not to compliment Mr. Fairlamb on the successful exercise of his mechanical genius.
"Honour of the King." —An English printer plays off the following humorous squibs on the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of King George's reign, (the 25th of October):
THE JUBILEE.
We have taken some pains to ascertain the different modes to celebrate the approaching entry of his Majesty into the fiftieth year of his reign; a subject which has engrossed the publick attention for some time.
The tallow chandlers recommended a general illumination. It being the most effectual mode, they assert, of displaying the loyalty of the people.
The taylors advise that every man appear in a new suit of the Windsor uniform. His loyalty will then appear as stiff as buckram.
The clothiers back the recommendation of the taylors , simply adding, that the cloth be of British manufacture .
The butchers contend that there should be a general feast; but with this difference—the carcase butchers are for giving their loyalty wholesale in roasted oxen , and sheep, while cutting butchers are in favour of joints .
The insolvent debtors advised, that the prisons and lockup houses be all thrown open—The gaolers, lawyers, and bailiffs concieve that liberty of this kind would tend to licentiousness.
The old maids contend, that all single men between 17 and 27 years of age be compelled to marry on that day, and this endeavour to fill up the chaum left in our population by the late expeditions.
The milliners recommended all the ladies to appear in new Jubilee caps and bonnets.
Political Miscellany.
From the AURORA.
GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE.
Francis James Jackson —There are persons who frequent our Coffee-House , that some time since complained of the animadversions which were made on the peculiarity of the character chosen by the British government, to send as a negotiator to the United States.—What, said they, have we to do with Mr. Jackson's character? "Is he not sent here to represent the government of Great Britain?" "It is totally unimportant to us what governments in Europe, he may have bullied and insulted—he did nothing more or less than what he was instructed to do by his government, and therefore personality is out of the question, let our government receive him as if he was the best man in the world, and try whether he will insult us."
This reasoning was incontestably correct, and it was accordingly adopted by the executive. Mr. Jackson was received as the Plenipotentiary of the British government, without any notice being taken of the indecency of sending us as a peace maker—such a character as Mr. Jackson.—What say those partizans of Great Britain now that this representative of the British government has added the bit to the blows, which our government had previously received from the English government?
Why, truly, that this last insult is merely personal —that it is not an affair between the two governments—that it has been occasioned by the peculiarly hot temper and vulgar manners of friend Barclay's friend Jackson —that our government have done right in putting the affront on the mere footing of personality and offering to receive any other minister from the British government.
Indeed I hardly know an object which would be more entitled to commiseration, than this same Copenhagen negotiator, if I did not know to a certainty, that his feelings have been long since prepared by anticipation to sustain with equanimity, the abuse and scorn which this job has cast upon him from all quarters—friends as well as enemies.
That our administration have acted correctly, in declaring on the dismissal of Jackson, that they would receive another minister from England, is perfectly true. But it is not true, that they have placed the affront merely on a personal footing. In diplomatic discussions, between the ministers of nations, there is no such thing known as personality. If Mr. Jackson's affront had been personal , the affront must have been to Mr. Smith, the Secretary of State, who conducted the correspondence, and those who know Mr. Smith, know well that he would receive the lie from no man with impunity. The real truth of the matter is—that Mr. Jackson was sent out for the express purpose of com-
pleting the degradation of this country, by insulting our administration to their very beards—and that in the mode generally adopted by the lowest blackguards. Mr. Jackson was chosen as the fittest instrument for the purpose, and his employers have not been disappointed in their man—he has completed the job he undertook, and has nothing to do but receive payment for it. It is a shame—a great shame for his old friends to abuse him for fulfilling his contract.
Thus it is also, that poor Canning and Castlereagh are abused by their old friends in this country, and their retirement from office hailed as the barbing of a change of measures towards the United States.—Lord help us! how little do the simpletons who really believe in this, know of the materials which compose the British government—and the manner in which the affairs of the nation are conducted.
The king, the queen, the Hawkesburys the Melvilles, the Dundas, the Edens, and other Tories who have sworn eternal hatred to this country, keep behind the curtain and make use of such people as Canning, Perceval, Castlereagh, and Jackson, as tools to execute their objects; and whenever the edge wears off them, they either send them to be ground over again, or throw them by as unfit for use and take up other instruments to work with.
Let us "give the devil his due."—It is not Jackson that we have to blame for this last affront. It comes from the government of Great Britain, and Englishmen have now to boast that "the Yankees have got both the lie and the blow, and poor devils they dare not resent it."
GREENE.
FROM THE GENESEE MESSENGER.
FEDERALISM IN ITS OWN NAKED DEFORMITY.
Seldom have we met with such an abandoned, profligate and detestable paragraph as the following, copied from the leading federal paper in Boston, entitled the Boston Gazette . We will give the paragraph entire which we call upon every honest man, who has not hitherto been deluded by federal readers, to read with the utmost attention:—
"We fear the report of Mr. Armstrong's having negotiated a new treaty with France will prove to be too true.—We have prepared the publick mind to expect such an event, and if we are not deceived in the character and views of our cabinet (which we sincerely hope may be the case) such a CALAMITY will most assuredly fall on the country." [Boston Gazette.]
We now call upon every man in whose soul there yet flows one drop of American blood, to say whether the author of the above scandalous and infamous sentiments be not a traitor to his country!
Here is a man, who, in the face of the American people, has the unblushing effrontery to tell them that a peace with the whole European continent, would be a calamity to us! and who of course must mean that a war, a desolating conflict at whose power the world trembles, would be a blessing! We are not the advocates of Napoleon, we detest the tyrant and we abhor the man.—But because we wish a compensation for our injuries, of our wrongs, the restoration of our property, and the emancipation of our fellow citizens immured in French dungeons, shall any man dare to tell us that we wish a "calamity" to our country. Because we desire to cultivate the benefits of peace with half of the civilized world, to increase our national and individual wealth by interchanging the produce of different and distant countries, shall any have the audacity to say that we desire the ruin of our country? And, yet what else in the meaning of the paragraph in question? Without knowing the terms of the expected negotiation, without waiting to see whether we have obtained satisfaction for the past and indemnity for the future, this ruffian dares to tell us that any treaty with France would be a calamity! And this is Federalism! These are the very men who have so long endeavoured to excite our indignation against the French government for the imprisonment of fifty-six American seamen, whose names they have detailed with every circumstance to arouse our compassion and revenge. Now indeed, they are very indifferent to the fate of these unfortunate men, and a treaty that might procure their restoration is branded as a "calamity" to our country! We would ask any honest man of any party to read the above vile paragraph and say whether the sentiments it contains are American? if they are not, to what nation are they favourable? any one whose mind is not absolutely stupified by ignorance or benumbed by party spirit will answer, to England, the free booter of nations, the pirate of the ocean and the curse of the earth. They are most truly British sentiments, precisely such as George Canning, the King's Secretary of State, would wish to disseminate among us.
Fellow-citizens, are they yours? Do you really desire to preserve the avenue to commerce and trade, still closed? What then think you of patriotism, of the correct impartial principles of the party who will avow and maintain opinions like those we have quoted? Recollect the clamours of those very men for a free commerce and against the embargo. Were they sincere or were they prompted by a desire to injure the administration of our government? Let their present declarations that the restoration of commerce would be a calamity, Answer.
Fellow-citizens, how long will you suffer your patience to be thus abused?
From the AURORA.
A CASE IN POINT.
If any man were to say to another, "neighbour, your condition is a very extraordinary one—you have every thing you want, peace of mind, tranquility in your house, your fields and gardens, your granaries and barns, all productive and overflowing with abundance; your children are growing up in innocence and virtue; the rational goods of life, and even superfluities, are at your command; and you live in a country blessed beyond an example by an exemption from the internal horrors of war, while all the other nations of the world are suffering from the desolation of ruinous poverty, which is produced by taxes to support hostility; this, neighbour, is your condition, but I don't think it is good enough for you to be content with this, you ought to go to the West Indies and bring home some rum, some coffee, and some sugar; you may live happy without the one or the other, to be sure, but then you could sell these articles, and as you could profit by the sale, I think you may as well do it, for this happiness which you possess you cannot enjoy sufficiently, unless you obtain a little more money than you want; and you can't know the value of what you have, unless you experience a little danger and trouble in getting more.
If a person were to address a man of sense in this language, what would a man of sense say to such a person—he would reply, "you speak very strangely, sir, but when you admit that I have peace, competency, and even superfluity, which is true; when you acknowledge that I live in a country exempted from the severest afflictions that man can be subjected to—and endeavour to persuade me to loose sight of this, and go in search of articles which I do not want, of rum, of sugar, and of coffee, and tell me that though I may have some trouble in obtaining these things, which are not necessary, yet that in order to enjoy what I have, I should get myself into this trouble; permit me to say that you must either be ignorant of the true end of civil society, or your mind must be corrupted or depraved. What can man covet more than we possess? is not happiness the very aim and object proposed by all people; what are governments and laws formed for, but to promote or to secure the happiness of man; I possess it, and you propose that in order to be happy I should involve myself; and with abundance, that I should go into hazards and perils to obtain more than enough; let me repeat, sir, that you are either ignorant of the sole end of society, or unworthy of enjoying the blessings which a perfect fulfilment of the ends of society assures to mankind; happiness is my only wish, and I enjoy it; the misery of other men and other nations is a warning, not an example of imitation, for me; I do not wish to embark in adventures after rum, sugar, or coffee, which may not only be fatal to my health or personal comfort, but which may besides destroying my health, place what I now possess in a situation never to be enjoyed again; which may not merely ruin me, but ruin all that is dear to me. I am content, and will stay at home."
Such would be the reasoning of an individual American, upon hearing the insinuation of an avaricious speculator. Such, in a more enlarged sense is the reply that the yeomanry, the farmers of America, would make to the covetous spirit of the mercantile body, who would involve the American nation, near seven millions of people, in the vortex of war, in order that the rapacious covetousness of about 200,000 persons engaged in mercantile speculations on the ocean, should be able to carry sugar and coffee to Europe.
It is a question which we must discuss, or which we shall be forced to act upon without discussion; whether the American people will undertake a war which must involve seven millions of people in all the consequences of a war and a heavy taxation, merely to enable 200,000 men, who pay no taxes, who in fact produce nothing, unless it be the vices of luxury, depravity, and the corruption of moral sentiment and patriotism—is the seven millions innocent and unconcerned, are to be accused with excessive taxes, in order that these 200,000 mercantile speculators may be enabled to amass vast wealth, with which they debauch the morals of society?
It is not in our power to avoid this discussion, it comes upon us, and we must meet it one way or the other; and the only alternative we have, is to abandon it voluntarily, or to be deprived of it, whether we will or not.
The operation of the commercial body acting upon society, has in various ways produced a very general contamination of the human faculty in the United States; the eastern States are this moment resolving, by a general bankruptcy, the causes which produced that degeneracy and profligacy of character, exhibited at the period of the embargo, not only in the seaports, but in every legislature. An excess of commerce, arising out of the general change of the commercial channels in the recent wars, has given an impulse to speculation that menaced the general corruption of the nation—religion, law, legislation, patriotism, even the common decency of a specious decorum have sunk under this prevailing affliction—the disease of avarice, which has destroyed every nation which it has infected.
THE POINT.
The first essay towards a defence of the personal and official insult to the Secretary of State and the government of the United States, offered by Jackson and which closed his diplomatic career in this country, was made in the Federal Republican of Wednes-

day last. This is no more than was expected—times hard—no work—no pay—this, the editors of that paper well know, and are determined to labour hard in their vocation, for their sinful wages.
In all the tricks of the British cabinet to reduce this country to their views and their consequent incongruities, its agents in this country, while acting as such, have been most ardently supported by this vile vehicle of defamation. It has long been a practice of the British ministry, occasionally to sacrifice its agents to save itself either from national contempt, or maintain its influence with the royal rot.
Whatever communications Mr. Jackson may have received from Mr. Erskine, is quite immaterial, since Mr. Jackson acted under the instructions of his court, and not from the information of the minister he displaced.
The severest reprimand that the editors of the Federal Republican at present can receive, is the publication of Canning's letter of Jan. 23d, which is falsely avowed to contain Mr. Erskine's only instructions, and which was infamously averred to have been seen by our executive prior to the late arrangement.
NEWPORT:
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, 1809.
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
NEW-YORK, NOV. 24.
Arrived ship Hercules, Vose, Liverpool. Sailed Oct. 21; and brought London papers, Lloyd's and Price Currents to Oct. 19.
The papers say, peace between France and Austria was signed Oct. 3, and that Buonaparte was on his way to Paris. Terms not published, but it is said the Emperor of Austria had resigned every thing but Bohemia and Hungary.
The British still held Walcheren, to which they have sent reinforcements; and physicians to attend the sick.
Mr. Percival, Lord Bathurst and Mr. Dundas Saunders, are in the new ministry; to which Lord Grenville is still expected to be added.
No late accounts from Spain or Portugal. The Horace, with Mr. Adams on board, passed Elsinore for Russia, Sept. 29th. She had to pay the Sound Fees to the Danes.
LONDON, OCT. 19.
The terms of peace between France and Austria is variously reported, but have not yet been suffered by Government to transpire. Their agents do not scruple to admit that the terms are believed to be most humiliating to Austria. From the long protraction of the negotiation, we anticipate better conditions than is generally believed.
In consequence of the peace between France and Austria, the cause of Spain, we fear, is hopeless.
Relays of horses were ready for the French Emperor on the road from Vienna to Paris, Oct. 1. He was expected to leave Schoenbrunn, on the 3d or 4th.
A large Naval Force is now preparing at Portsmouth to sail for the Black Sea, to assist the Turks against the Russians.
A messenger has just arrived with important despatches from our Ambassador at Turkey.
Mr. Yorke succeeds Lord Greenville Levisen Gower as Secretary at War. He was in the Addington Administration.
Parliament is prorogued to December.
The American ship Vesta, for Tonningen, is sent into Yarmouth. Expected to be condemned, not having a license.
Fine wools increase in price in consequence of the unsettled state of Spain.
Government have discharged upwards of 700 sail of transports.
250 British soldiers are still said to die weekly at Walcheren.
SEMLIN, AUG. 29.
The British Ambassador is said to have made offensive demands on the Government, accompanied with threats. How the Turkish Court will decide is uncertain.
AMSTERDAM, OCT. 11.
Salutes of Artillery have been fired this day, and the royal flag hoisted, in consequence of the signature of the treaty of peace between France and Austria.
HAMBURGH, OCT. 6.
The ratifications of the treaty between Russia and Sweden are to be exchanged in four weeks. English ships of war and merchantmen are excluded from Swedish ports; but Sweden reserves the right of importing salt and colonial produce.
CONGRESS
Was to have convened on Monday last. The Message of the President, will probably arrive before the publication of our next paper, in which case we shall publish it in a Hand-Bill.
THANKSGIVING.
To-morrow will be observed as a day of Publick Thanksgiving and Praise throughout this State.
"The sch'r. Sarah, Milnor, of Kingston, (Jam.) was on her voyage from hence to this port, struck by a Sword Fish about 12 o'clock in the night, being out 8 days—the sword penetrated through solid timber 13 inches thick, and protruding within the vessel upwards of 7 inches, passed into a tierce of coffee. He stuck until 7 o'clock A. M. when he broke away, being severely wounded by strokes of the harpoon. The schooner being hove down yesterday the sword was found and extricated.
JAMES BADGER, Mate of schooner Sarah, Milnor. Baltimore, 30th October, 1809.
From the New-York Journal.
ANOTHER APPEAL
From the Government to the People. Jackson, the British Minister, has written a circular to the British Consuls, informing them that he shall make New-York his place of residence until his Majesty's pleasure shall be known. Had he stopped there he might have escaped animadversion. But it seems that would not answer his purpose, and therefore he informs the Consuls that the negotiation has been broken off by reason of his stating certain facts in the course of his official duty!
"One of the facts alluded to," he very modestly says, "has been admitted by the Secretary of State himself!" And was he so weak as to suppose that even the "British party in America," would believe that he was dismissed by our government for stating facts which they themselves acknowledge! This is worse than ridiculous.
The other fact, he says, is known to him by the instructions he has received: viz: that the Canning despatch, which was formerly published, "is the only one in which the conditions were prescribed to Mr. Erskine." And has he indeed been dismissed for "stating and adhering" to these two facts, for these are all he mentions. From the very face of this circular letter, one of two things is evident; either that Mr. Jackson's statement is false, or our own government is devoid of judgement in dismissing him for very innocently stating two harmless "facts," one of which they admitted, and the other they could not deny, but replied to by saying that "if it had been known at the time, the arrangement (with Mr. Erskine) would not have been made."
But what says the statement in the national Intelligencer? That Mr. Jackson most scandalously persisted to insist that it was known to our government at the time, after he was told to the contrary, by the Secretary of State. This is something more than simply stating the facts he represents in his letter.
FROM THE ROYAL GAZETTE.
[The official paper of "The British Party in America."]
IMPORTANT.
The Editors of the New-York Gazette are indebted to a gentleman at the southward for a copy of the following
"CIRCULAR."
"Washington, 13th November, 1809.
"SIR— "I have to inform you, with much regret, that the facts which it has been my duty to state in my official correspondence with Mr. SMITH, have been deemed by the President of the United States, to afford a sufficient motive for breaking off an important negotiation, and for putting an end to all communication whatever, with me, as the Minister charged with that negotiation, so interesting to both nations; and on one most material point of which, an answer has not been returned to an official and written overture."
"One of the facts alluded to has been admitted by the Secretary of State himself, in his letter of the 19th of October, viz—That the three conditions forming the substance of Mr. Erskine's original instructions, were submitted to him by that gentleman. The other, viz—That that instruction is the only one in which the conditions were prescribed to Mr. Erskine for the conclusion of an arrangement on the matter to which it related, is known to me by the instructions which I have myself received.
"In stating these facts, and in adhering to them, which my duty imperiously enjoined me to do, in order to repel the frequent charges of ill faith which have been made against His Majesty's government, I could not imagine that offence would be taken at it by the American government, as most certainly none could be intended on my part—and this view of the subject has been made known to Mr. Smith.
"But, as I am informed by him that no further communication will be received from me, I conceive that I have no alternative left which is consistent with the King's dignity, but to withdraw altogether from this city, and to await elsewhere the arrival of His Majesty's commands upon the unlooked for turn of his affairs in this country.
I mean, in the interval, to make New-York the place of my residence, where you will henceforward please direct your communications to me, as I shall be accompanied by every member of His Majesty's Mission.
"I am with great truth and respect, Sir, "Your most ob't humble servant, [Signed] "F. J. JACKSON. To —, His Majesty's Consul at —."
[*] This overture is on the Affair of the Chesapeake.
EXTRACT TO THE EDITOR OF THE AURORA. dated, Washington, 16th Nov.
The late British ambassador, F. J. Jackson, is still here, and like Chrononhotonthologos about to "exit in a big passion," his rage is however, not mere dramtick, but real, and has exhibited the proverbial ignorance of his countrymen, in regard to the true character of the American people and government, in conjunction with his fears; for he is so cursedly frightened, that he has demanded for himself and his household, passports of safe conduct, to protect his person and the legation from that insult and chastisement which he thinks he merits; but which the American people are too much devoted to the laws to inflict on him. Indeed in any other situation than that of a publick minister protected by the laws of nations, no treatment expressive of national contempt could be misapplied, and of this his fear convicts him. It's conscience must certainly smite him sorely, or he would hardly in a situation so onerous have
confessed his bodily fear. New-York is to be the place of his future residence, perhaps the contiguity of that city to the sea, and thereby affording the opportunities of a correspondence with Nova Scotia or an elopement by night, may have been the cause of the selection. The number of persons disaffected to the government being very numerous there, may be an additional motive; for certainly no other class of persons in this country will associate with such a character, or give him countenance.
FROM THE NEW-YORK COLUMBIAN.
MAGNANIMITY OF A FEDERAL EDITOR.
Major Jackson, Editor of the Philadelphia Political Register, to the first glow of honest indignation excited by the outrageous conduct of the British Minister, subjoins the following remarks to the article copied from the National Intelligencer. How different from the base and unprincipled conduct of Messrs. Coleman and Cheetham, or the more liberal but hesitating sentiments and smothered patriotism of Mr. Lewis. Major Jackson says:
The circumstantial nature of the preceding article, leaves no doubt that it has proceeded from the cabinet, and is intended as an official announcement of what has passed between the Secretary of State, and the British envoy, Mr. Jackson.—As such, it must claim the serious attention of every real American. Viewing the statement as correct, we should consider it a dereliction of our duty, not to express our approbation of the course which has been adopted by the administration, in refusing to receive any further communication from a foreign minister, whose first act, in his negotiation, was to stigmatize the government with false and dishonourable proceedings—and, much as we deprecate an increase of differences with any nation, or even a protraction of their adjustment, any insult ought, in our opinion, to be preferred to the tolerance of such indecorum.— Register. "
The late news from England is highly important. The abandonment of the helm of state by the late ministry, and the difficulty of finding others to take their place, and serve commitments on the past and direful omens of the future. The English nation have perceived and felt in the extravagant and perfidious administration of Canning a system of policy as ruinous to the finances as it was to the publick morals of the realm. The call for a total change of men and measures has been well founded, loud and incessant. The authoritative voice of publick opinion, and the still more efficient monitor of overwhelming calamity have at length arrested the mad career of Canning and his colleagues. Whether any wisdom or virtue of their successors can wipe from England the disgrace these measures have fixed upon her character is a question which time must determine.
So far as we can judge, the object has been to unite in the new ministry the interest and talents of all parties—but the Greys and the Grenvilles, the inflexible advocates for British power, invigorated by the spirit of British justice, appear to stand aloof, and disdain to take a part with the motley mixture. In any point of view, the change, however, appears favourable to America. The new ministry cannot pursue a more absurd and unjust policy towards us, than the old, by whose pledges they will not be bound—and being satisfied, as by this time they must be, that she has enough to contend without adding America to the list of her enemies.
In addition to her other calamities England is threatened with scarcity. Wheat, which has for several years been from 8 to 12 shillings ster. per bushel is now quoted to 18 shillings, and under every prospect of an increased price—Whatever may be the disposition of the new ministry, it is certain the popular voice in England will be for a free and friendly intercourse with America. Bos. Pat.
SCIENTIFICK.
[In the Columbian is given the outlines of the address of Dr. MITCHELL, delivered in New-York at the opening of the University Classes, on the 6th inst. From these outlines we extract the following:]—
"Professor MITCHELL, commenced his speech by a congratulatory sentiment, on the more than usual evidences of internal improvement among our people. In a particular manner he dwelt upon the seven medical institutions, in which there are upwards of thirty professors and publick instructors. On each of those, as they were found, in New-York, New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, he bestowed warm commendation; and calculated that the youth who used to go to Great-Britain, twenty years ago, to study physick, carried out of this country yearly about fifty thousand dollars, was now more worthily employed in fostering establishments at home; and was of course, a clear saving of so much to the country.—He proved fully and clearly, that medical education could be better obtained at home than abroad, in these several institutions and under the able men who taught in them; and that foreign travel, if undertaken, should be with the view of enlarging the mind; and of giving lustre to talents, but by no means for the purpose of gaining the sound principles of professional knowledge."
MARINE LIST.
PORT OF NEWPORT.
Entered—Schooner Atlantic, Travers, Wilmington; Sloop Westport, Mayhew, Philadelphia; do. Aurora, Cahoon, New-York.
Cleared—Ship Union, Seabury, New-York; Brig Ageneria, Hudson, do. Schooner Lydia & Margaret, Arnold, Cayenne; do. Ocean, Barney, St. Bartholomew; do. Mount Vernon, Shove, Alexandria; Sloop Katy & Lydia, Delano, Newbern; do. Hunsress, Earl, New-York.
DIED.
In this town, on Monday last, Mrs. MARY MUMFORD, aged 74 years, consort of Mr. Benjamin Mumford. If ever there was an individual who united the various and important duties, and practised them in their fullest extent, of wife, mother, christian and friend, this exemplary woman possessed and performed them all. In her heart she felt and in relative duties she practised every pleasing virtue that recommended her to society, and acceptable to God. As she was educated, so she lived and died a real christian. During a long and painful illness, never for once was a murmur heard to escape her lips, but in tranquil resignation waited with pious patience the will of her God. She was a real disciple of Christ, and in her last moments with unshaken zeal, relied upon his all sufficient merits for redemption and salvation, and we trust she now inhabits that happy world of spirits where the just souls are made perfect.
At Providence, Mr. THOMAS A. LARNED, in the 25d year of his age.—Mr. HOLLIMAN WARNER, in the 64th year of his age.—Mrs. FRANCES DAVENPORT, aged 71 years.
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Poetry.
(SELECTED.)
The following lines were occasioned by observing in a late publication, an account of the insanity of Mrs. RAYLIFFE, authoress of the Italian, Mysteries of Adolpho, Romance of the Forest, &c.
THE WRECK OF REASON.
WORLD! thy imagination stray. To scenes of horror, mark its way! Would it from folly take its flight, The scenes of pleasure to affright! Would it reluctant, slowly creep, And o'er the wreck of reason weep! —Hither come, ye blithe and gay, Come and throw your mirth away, Weeping beauty, hither hie, And o'er the ruin breathe a sigh! Come and see, ye giddy vain, A sadder sight than crazy Jane.
The tender heart, the liberal mind, The soul by sentiment refin'd, The modest mein, the graceful air, Are gone, and all is ruin there: The matchless whole, divinely grac'd, Is clung'd into chaotic waste; The timid mind, with terror staid, Starts at the phantoms it created. —See the maniac's ghastly stare, See her loose dishevell'd hair! See her wildly rolling eyes, Distorted form and piercing cries! See she trembles, writhes and groans, And fills the air with piteous moans! —O, Ratscliffe, this at last thy fate, To sink to such a dreadful state! See, she shudders, starts and raves, Of grinning ghosts and gaping graves, Of antique arms and haunted halls, Of tottering turrets, mouldering walls, The fulgent cross, the monkish cowl, The raven's flap the boding owl, The warning knell, the mystick roll, With horror strike her phrenz'd soul, The murky vault's terrific gloom, The echoes from the dismal tomb, The quivering pall, the crimson knife, All gory with the blood of life, The secret cell, the glimmering light, The putrid course, the flitting sprite, The pendant chain, the magic chest, With terror fill her frantic breast.
No more she'll pen the fairy dream, The awful, yet the pleasing theme! No more portray with matchless art, To please, and yet delight the heart; Genius in her has left the throne, And madness now usurps alone. Let frozen souls precise and nice, Call her the native child of vice: Let torpid spirits, dry the stale, Affect to startle and bewail, A potent reason all may bring, They in her moral find a sting, Even savage minds, to feeling dead, And icy hearts by virtue led, When pitying death relieves her woe, And lays the hapless victim low, Might come, and on the maniac's bier, Shed pensive pity's softest tear.
AMUSING MISCELLANY.
FROM THE ANTHOLOGY.
Original Letters, from an American Traveller in Europe, to his friends in this country.
LETTER TWENTY-SECOND.
[Concluded.]
One might forgive this splendour, this perversion of the first principles of christianity, if it was not accompanied with the impious chums of exclusive sanctity. But what can you say of it, when you perceive its effects in society? In order to maintain a system so flattering to pride, so gratifying to human ambition, yet so repugnant to reason and the correct principles of christianity, men must be made dupes. Such expenses may be defrayed only from the treasury of tyranny; it must be a tyranny over the purges and the bodies, or over the minds of men, over the purses at any rate. This can be affected only by making men superstitious, and they can be made so only by rendering them ignorant. See then, in two words, the great secret of Catholic influence, ignorance and its sister, superstition.
But this you will say is common place; you are repeating the fine sayings of Voltaire, and a thousand others, who have said them much better. Not at all. I came into Italy free from prejudices. My ideas, feelings, wishes are all against the New-School, all averse to innovation. I was and still am disposed to overlook, to pardon the errors of papacy; but I cannot, in my conscience, refrain from censuring the proud luxury of these Roman lords, or the miserable blindness of their tools.
When I see men believe, because they are told they must, the most absurd legends, infinitely more ridiculous than the doctrine of witchcraft, when I see indulgences daily offered for sale, when I observe even the talents of men of genius employed in pictures to represent modern saints, Capucins, Franciscans and others, as curing the blind and even raising the dead, when I see the Catholic doctrine of purgatory represented with all the eloquence of the pencil; and perceptive souls raised by prayers, after punishment, from hell to heaven, (for such representations have I seen,) how can one help feeling a degree of indignation at men, who can countenance, or who do not condemn errors so fatal to the genuine practice of the gospel principles? What people will ever be willing to mortify their unruly passions, to live a life of self-denial, to wage a perpetual warfare with sin, who believe, that a few masses, a death-bed repentance, and an absolution by a priest, who knows nothing of their state of mind, can wipe away every transgression?
Do you need other arguments in proof of the dangerous security, in which the catholicks of Italy find themselves? You will see it in their habits and manners. The Sunday is with them a day of gaiety and festivity even at Rome. There are no sermons, to enlighten or instruct; no exhortations at most of the churches; no conveniences for the worshippers. The priests are concealed to do all. The people enter at all periods of worship, stay as long as they please, pray when they please, and depart with joyous and happy faces; convinced that a kiss of St. Peter's foot and the holy water, has expiated all the sins of the week. Such never was, and never can be the design of the gospel. If the Protestants do not practice better, the greater will be their condemnation, because they certainly think more correctly.
They know that our holy religion is of the heart, and not of ceremonies only. Perhaps I ought to except some of our own sects, who place as little reliance on good works, and as much on unintelligible mystery, as the Papists. I have been puzzled to know, how the catholicks get rid of the commandment which forbids them to worship "any graven
image in the likeness of any thing, that is in the heavens above," when it is notorious that they do worship many graven sculptured images. In vain shall they say, that they worship the person typified by the image, and not the image itself, because, "out of their own mouths I will condemn them." If they worshipped the person, and not the image, then all images of the same person would be held in equal veneration, but so far is this from being true, (without mentioning our Lady of Loreto, and the Virgin of Bologna, which are worshipped because they are the workmanship of St. Luke, whom the catholicks say, was a sculptor and painter,) we will notice only those cases, which occur in Rome, and which, being under the immediate notice of the father of the faithful, he must be responsible for.
There is a picture of the Virgin near the house, in which we reside, in the open street, upon a wall (a thing not uncommon here) which attracted my attention, from having observed, that all descriptions of persons the better informed as well as vulgar, pulled off their hats with great devotion as they passed. Upon inquiry, I found, that this particular image was called Notre Dame des Miracles, our lady of miracles, and it is averred, that she has been known to perform a great many.
There is another of this kind near St. Peter's, where the grateful patients, who have been restored by this particular image of the Virgin, have offered up their praises and acknowledgements by paintings suspended around the chapel, descriptive of the particular calamity or evil, from which they were delivered by the influence of this image. You see drawings of legs, heads and other parts of the human body, which have been put on, after being cut off, or otherwise restored miraculously.
When you add to this the devotion paid to St. Peter's bronze statue, which is not paid to any other of St. Peter's likenesses, with which Rome abounds, I think I am justified in saying, that the worship of the papists at Rome bears very hard upon a breach of the commandment above cited.
Another remark on the religion of this nation, and I believe you will be glad that I have closed. In no quarter of Europe, or I believe of the world, do you see so much poverty, distress, such truly heart-breaking scenes, as at Rome. In vain do the sovereign pontiffs intimate upon their coins that the "poor you have always with you;" the maxim is forgotten as soon as uttered, and in no part of the civilized world are the poor apparently so neglected. Pray heaven that the government are not answerable for this neglect; it would be too weighty a burden!!
Yours, &c.
DANIEL SHELDON.
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has on hand—
A quantity of excellent cedar Clapboards, cedar Shingles, pine Shingles, Boards, Plank, Joist, &c. &c.
Which he will sell cheap, at his stand on SHER-BURNE'S Wharf. Nov. 15.
TAKE NOTICE.
WILLIAM PEARCE,
Respectfully informs his friends, and the public in general,
THAT he continues keeping a TAV-ERN at his house in the village of Wickford, town of North-Kingstown, next door to PHILIP TILLINGHAST, Esq. where the greatest attention will be paid to those who may please to favour him with their company, and may depend on having the smallest favour gratefully acknowledged.
The house may be well known by its end fronting the street, and the sign of a Bunch of Grapes. Wickford, (R. I.) Oct. 25, 1809.
NOTICE.
State of Connecticut, New-London County, ss. Superior Court, September Term, A. D. 1809.
GILMOR ROBBINS, of Preston, in New-London County, brought his Petition to this Court, against his Creditors, alleging that by means of sundry losses and misfortunes, he has become insolvent, praying that his body may be exempted from future arrest and imprisonment, agreeably to the Act of the Legislature in such cases provided: which Petition is continued by said Court, to the Superior Court, to be held at Norwich, in and for New-London County on the third TUESDAY of January, A. D. 1810, when and where the said Creditors of the Petitioner, are hereby notified to appear, if they see cause, and shew reasons, if any they have, why the prayer of said Petitioner should not be granted.
CHARLES LATHROP, Clerk. JAMES LANMAN, Attorney for Petitioner.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the Estate of ELIJAH NORTON, late of Tiverton, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent, that six months from the date hereof are allowed them to bring in their claims to the Subscribers, who are appointed Commissioners thereon, by the Hon. Court of Probate, for the town of Tiverton. For the purpose of receiving them, they will attend at the Dwelling-house of BENJAMIN HOWLAND, Esq. in said Tiverton, on the last SATURDAYS in November, December, January, February, March, and April next.
THOMAS DURFEE, } Commissioners. BENJAMIN HOWLAND, } ALL persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to WILLIAM NORTON, Administrator. Tiverton, Nov. 8, 1809.
S. STACKHOUSE'S
(NEW INVENTED)
PATENT CHURN.
THIS Churn will work much easier than the common one; besides, it has the advantage of collecting the butter in rolls; it may also be made to any size, so as to churn any quantity the possessor may wish; and it may be fixed in such a manner as to work either by hand, water, wind, or any other power. Good Cream has often been churned into the best Butter, by this excellent and simple machine, in eight or ten minutes, and deposited in neat rolls, producing an eighth of the whole more butter than in the common way.
The above Churn may be had of BATEN MAN MONRO, in Portsmouth, or ROBERT & NICHOLAS LAWTON, No. 61 Spring-Street, Newport. August 2.
APPRENTICE WANTED.
WANTED an Apprentice, to the Baking business. A smart active Lad about 12 or 13 years of age, who can produce good recommendation, may hear of a situation by applying at the office of the Rhode-Island Republican.
N. B. One from the country would be preferred. May 10.
PATENT SPRINGS.
MR. JAMES ARMOUR, junr. of New-York, obtained of the President of the United States, Letters Patent, dated June 27, 1808, securing to him throughout the United States, the SPIRAL SPRING applicable to all kind of Carriages, and whereas the Subscriber has purchased of said Patentee, the right for the State of Rhode-Island.
The subscriber makes and will always keep on hand, Springs to supply the abovementioned district; and warrant the Springs manufactured by him, for the term of one year.
The abovementioned Springs have been in use in New-York, Philadelphia, and the principal part of New-Jersey, for more than a year. In Providence there have been eighteen pair of Chaise and two pair of Coach Springs sold, and are now in use; they are highly approved, as possessing more ease, convenience, and durability than any other Carriage Springs.
Any gentleman wishing to purchase may be supplied by applying to WILLIAM DOUGLASS, head of Broad-Street, Newport.
JONATHAN NICHOLS.
Providence, Oct. 16.
GENUINE
Patent and Family Medicines.
Celebrated for the cure of most Diseases to which the Human Body is liable, Prepared only by the sole proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, M. D.
Grandson of the late DR. ROBERTSON, of Edinburgh—to be had wholesale and retail at the Proprietor's MEDICAL DISPENSARY, No. 116, North Second street, second door above Race-street, Philadelphia.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
CELEBRATED Stomachick Elixir of Health. (Price one dollar and fifty cents.)
Which has proved by thousands who have experienced its beneficial effects, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the public, for speedily relieving and curing the cramp, pains and wind in the stomach, and carrying off superfluous bile removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c.
For the dysentery or lax, cholera morbus, severe gripings and other diseases of the bowels, and the summer bowel complaint in children, it has proved a certain remedy and restored to perfect health from the greatest debility.
Persons afflicted with pulmonary complaints or disorders of the breast and lungs, even if in the most advanced state, will find immediate relief.
Common coughs and colds, which are generally occasioned by obstructed perspiration, will be found to yield to its benign influence in a few hours.
In asthmatic or consumptive complaints, hoarseness, wheezings, shortness of breath and the whooping cough, it will give immediate relief.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
VEGETABLE NERVOUS CORDIAL, OR NATURE'S GRAND RESTORATIVE. (Price one dollar and fifty cents.)
Is confidently recommended, as the most efficacious Medicine, for the speedy relief and cure of all nervous complaints, impurities of the blood, seminal weakness and various complaints, resulting from dissipated pleasures, residence in warm climates, the immoderate use of tea, the unskillful or excessive use of mercury, and diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life.
Under the denomination of nervous disorders, in its full extent, are included several diseases of the most dangerous kind, and are so various, that a volume would hardly suffice to complete a description of them. It pervades with its baneful influence the whole nervous system, writhing the heart with inexpressible anguish, and exciting the most dreadful suggestions of horror and despair. To this demon have thousands fallen a sacrifice in the direful transports of its rage.
The most common symptoms at its commencements, are weakness, flatulence, palpitations, watchfulness, drowsiness after eating, timidity, flashes of heat and cold, numbness, cramp, giddiness, pains in the head, back and loins, hiccup, difficulty of respiration and deglutition, anxiety, dry cough, &c.
Since Dr. Robertson's first discovery of this invaluable medicine, upwards of Two Hundred Thousand persons have experienced its happy and salutary effects, many of whom had been reduced to the last stage, and had given up all hopes of recovering.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
PATENT STOMACHICK WINE BITTERS. (Price one dollar.)
These celebrated and well known Bitters are composed purely of vegetables of the most innocent yet specific virtues, and are particularly recommended for restoring weak constitutions, cleansing and strengthening the stomach and increasing the appetite; they expel worms in all ages, but from their simplicity and safety, are a most natural and effectual vermifuge when administered to children; they are gratefully warm and pungently aromatic; they are extremely serviceable in all seasons, but particularly so on the approach of warm weather, when bilious habits experience such a total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventive against those complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons such as intermittent fevers and agues, long autumnal fevers, dysentery, &c.
They possess moreover, the property peculiar to themselves, of qualifying and ameliorating those inflammatory pernicious qualities inherent in ardent spirits and so often fatal when taken upon an empty stomach, and convert them into a wholesome pleasant and invigorating stomachick.
From their celebrity as an antidote against the scurvy, they are particularly calculated for seafaring persons, to whose attention they are particularly recommended; they are a very pleasant Cordial Bitters and are recommended for the use of taverns as well as private houses.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
CELEBRATED GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS. (Price two Dollars.)
A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lumbago, stone and gravel, gleet, swellings and weaknesses of the joints, sprains bruises and all kinds of green wound—the cramp, pains in the head, face and body, stiffness of the neck, chilblains, frozen limbs, &c.
Since the above invaluable medicine, were first discovered by Dr. Robertson, upwards of Seven hundred Thousand persons have experienced their salutary effects, many of whom from the greatest debility
A fresh supply of the above Medicines just received and for sale by
SAMUEL W. VINSON,
APOTHECARY Newport; where Pamphlets containing certificates of cures &c. may be had gratis.
Take Notice that none are genuine without the signature of T. W. DYOTT, M. D. Newport, September, 6 1809.
For Freight, Charter, or Sale,
THE good brig AGENORIA two decks, completely fitted for sea burthen about 160 tons, and will carry 200 tons; she may be ready to take a cargo in 3 or 4 days. If freighted to a port where Sugars may answer, 80 bds. of Clayed and Muscovado, from Martinique, is ready to be put on board, or will be sold, at a liberal credit, entitled to debenture. Apply to CONSTANT TABER. Newport, Sept. 13, 1809.
GODFREY WENWOOD,
HAS FOR SALE,
On the most reasonable Terms,
A QUANTITY of Ship and Cabin Bread; Alexandria and New-York Flour of the first quality; Molasses by the gallon; coarse and blown Salt by the bushel; Ginger and Pearl-Asb by retail—Also, Mystick Tyle by the dozen, and Philadelphia Bricks by the hundred; Hops by the pound; Malt by the bushel or smaller quantity; Wheat Bran by the bushel; Coal by the bushel—Also, A quantity of Bricks and Tile, made of Pipe Clay, suitable for Ovens. Newport, Aug. 30, 1809.
FOR SALE,
A N elegant Mahogany BILLIARD TABLE, almost new, with all its apparatus. Enquire at this Office. Newport, Nov. 1.
FOR SALE, OR TO LET.
A DWELLING-HOUSE and shop, situated at the corner of Second-Street, Point now occupied by Mrs. MARTHY SMITH. Said Shop is considered an excellent stand having been improved in the Grocery Line, for nearly thirty years. The house is in excellent repair, and contains every necessary convenience. For particulars and terms apply to Wm. DOUGLASS. No. 70, Broad-Street. Newport, Nov. 22, 1809.
TO LET,
For the term of five years, or a shorter term.
A FARM in South-Kingstown, in that part called Boston-Neck, formerly owned by JOHN JENKINS, of Providence, deceased, and now owned by the Subscriber, consisting of about 350 acres. The natural fertility and advantages of Sea Manure, belonging to said Farm, are too well known to require description. The Tenant will be allowed to make payment of the greater part of the rent in improvements or repairs, such as making wall, cutting and clearing the land of bushes, &c. &c. The Tenant to give good security for the performance of the conditions in the lease, on his part. For further particulars and terms, enquire of the Subscriber in Bristol. Application to be made before the 25th of December next. JAMES D'WOLE. Bristol, Oct. 30.
FARM.
FOR SALE, by the subscriber, a valuable Farm, situated in the town of Portsmouth, adjoining that of SAMUEL ELIAS, Esq. about 5 miles from Newport.—Said Farm contains about 70 acres of excellent Land; a Dwelling-House, Barn, and other suitable out Houses. For terms and particulars, apply to HENRY TEW, on the premises. Newport, Aug. 23, 1809.
FOR SALE,
THAT pleasant situation South of the Brick-Market, about 60 feet on Thames-street, extends about 400 feet west, with a small Wharf. There are two large and very commodious Dwelling-Houses, one fronting on Thames-street, No. 177 and 179, with two convenient Shops in front; the other stands west, very well calculated for two families. JOSEPH ALLEN. Newport, September 13, 1809.
FOR SALE,
THE House and Lot at, the North part of Easton's point, lately occupied by the Rev. Mr. Bradley. Also—The Marsts, Spairs, Sails, Rigging, Stores, &c. suitable for a single decked Brig, of 110 or 115 tons, or a high or double decked Brig of 120 or 130 tons.—Apply to CONSTANT TABER. Newport, September 13, 1809.
FOR SALE OR TO LET.
THAT pleasantly situated HOUSE, and LOT, in Thames-street, next north but one of the Brick-Market. The Lot is 52 feet front, and 535 feet back, with a large yard, and an excellent garden, and a good well of water which is never dry. The House is large and convenient, and in complete repair, and is a most excellent stand for a Publick House, having two large and convenient stables, Coach and Chaise Houses, and a shed upwards of 100 feet long. Also, for sale, a number of well broke Chaise and Coach Horses, second hand Chaises and Gigs, with plated harness. The above property will be sold at a great bargain. For terms, apply to TH: D. STALL. Newport, Oct. 18.
FOR SALE,
TWO Lots of Land, pleasantly situated at the head of Broad-street, adjoining each other, containing 250 feet front, and 70 feet rear, with a large two-story new building thereon fronting the head of Broad-street. The building has been occupied as a Coach-maker's shop, and is well calculated for a Dwelling-House, and with a small expense may be made a beautiful situation. On one of the Lots is a good well of water.—Also for Sale, Three good Chaises, with round and square tops, and one Gig, all with plated harnesses. Also, Two excellent Chaise Horses.—The above may be bought very cheap.—For terms apply to ISAAC STALL. Newport, Oct. 25, 1809.
FOR SALE.
A VERY handsome FRANKLIN STOVE, or Iron Fire-Place, with a Crane fixed in it—This Stove is very convenient for a Smoke House, as it will entirely eradicate that great evil, and is a great saving of wood.—Also, a CLOSE STOVE and PIPE. For price, which will be very low, enquire of TH: D. STALL. Newport, Nov. 1.