The Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1809-11-22 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.
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.
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, pens, Penknives, 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.
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 do.; 5 do. do. 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; Sundry 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.
Watches' Watch-Makers' and Jewellers' Tools, Materials, &c.
Thomas & Benj. Demilt,
No. 156, Water-Street, New-York,
OFFER for Sale on the most reasonable terms, the following articles selected, by one of the Firm at the Manufactories, and purchased for cash, viz:—Chronometers; detached, duplex, patent lever, horizontal, double balance wheel, and a great variety of verge Watches, of different prices; camemgoram and cornelian Seals, most fashionable patterns; gilt Chains; Seals and Keys; silk Watch Strings; best prepared Oil for watches; a general assortment of Clock and Watch Springs; Watch Glasses, Dials and Verges; steel Wire, assorted round and square; pinion Wire. do. of 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12; click and brass Wire; Brass for fuses and boxes; roll'd cast Steel for repeating work; Watch plates and Springs for English and French watches gold and metal Hands, assorted from size No. 3 to 1, some with very small sockets, suitable for French watches; Watch Pinions of 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12; click do.; Forged and Brass Works; do. Movements, watch and clock makers, jewellers and silver-smiths, of a superior quality; very superior Handaws; cross cut and mill saw do.; Blue Stone for jewellers; turkey stone Slips; 2, 3 and 4 row watch bushes; 2 1/2 and 4 inch time piece Dials; Geneva raw Plates; do. Pivot Files, and an extensive assortment of Clock and Watch Maker's, and Jeweller's Tools. New-York, No. 5, 1809.
LOPEZ & DEXTER, OFFER FOR SALE,
36 Puccheons 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 Chests Souchong TEA; 8 do. Hyson Skin do.; 26,000 lbs. West-India COFFEE; 13 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; 600 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.
REMOVAL.
THE Subscribers have removed their Auction and Commission Store to that very eligible stand 94, Thames-Street, directly opposite Messrs. WANTON & RATHBONE'S Book-Store, a part of which was lately occupied by PAUL M. MUNFORD, 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 Chests 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 Y. CRANSTON, & CO.
JOSEPH 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. 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. Boards; Likewise—Just received, 5 pipes Gin; 5 hds. old Jamaica Spirits; 26 chests Compoey Tea, of an excellent flavour; 1000 wt. Cheese; 200 Meal Bags; 8 crates and 2 hds. Crockery Ware, &c. &c. N. B. 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. 13.
GODFREY WENWOOD,
HAS FOR SALE,
On the most reasonable Terms,
A QUANTITY of Ship and Cabin Bread; Alexandria and New-York Flour of the best quality; Molasses by the gallon; coarse and brown Salt by the bushel; Ginger and Pearl-Ash 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.
SIMPSON & BARKER,
Offer for sale, At the Brick Market
40 bbls. mess Pork. March 22, 1809.
JAMES WESTGATE, BAKER,
No. 195, Thames-Street, Offers for sale,
100 bbls. excellent Ship Bread. Groceries of all kinds, Crackers and Ginger Bread put up at the shortest notice. Newport, March 23.
Miscellany.
MR. ADAM'S
CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
Answers to Mr. Kalkoen's Queries.
LETTER I.
Amsterdam, October 4, 1780.
SIR,
YOU desire an exact and authentick information of the present situation of American affairs, with a previous concise account of their course, before, during, and after the commencement of hostilities.
To give a stranger an adequate idea of the rise and progress of the dispute between Great-Britain and America, would require much time and many volumes; it comprises the history of England, and the United States of America, for twenty years; that of France and Spain, for five or six; and that of all the maritime powers of Europe, for two or three. Suffice it to say, that, immediately upon the conquest of Canada from the French in the year 1759, Great-Britain, seemed to be seized with a jealousy against the Colonies, and then concerted the plan of changing their forms of government, of restraining their trade within narrow bounds, and raising a revenue within them, by authority of Parliament, for the avowed or pretended purpose of protecting, securing and defending them. Accordingly, in the year 1760, orders were sent from the Board of Trade, in England, to the Custom-house Officers in America, to apply to the Supreme Courts of Justice for writs of assistance, to enable them to carry into a more rigorous execution, certain acts of Parliament, called the acts of trade, (among which, the famous act of navigation was one, the fruit of the ancient English jealousy of Holland), by breaking open houses, ships, or cellars, chests, stores, and magazines, to search for uncustome goods. In most of the Colonies these writs were refused. In Massachusetts Bay, the question, whether such writs were legal and constitutional, was solemnly and repeatedly urged before the Supreme Court, by the most learned counsel in the province.
The Judges of this Court held their commissions during the pleasure of the governor and council, (and the chief justice dying at this time, the famous Mr. Hutchinson was appointed, probably with a view of deciding this cause in favour of the crown; which was accordingly done. But the arguments advanced upon that occasion, by the bar and the bench, opened to the people such a view of the designs of the British government against their liberties, and of the danger they were in, as made a deep impression upon the publick, which never wore out.
From this moment, every measure of the British Court and Parliament, and of the King's governors and other servants, confirmed the people in an opinion of a settled design to overturn those constitutions under which their ancestors had emigrated from the old world, and with infinite toil, danger and expense, planted a new one. It would be endless to enumerate all the acts of Parliament, and measures of government: but in 1764, Mr. George Grenville moved a number of resolutions in Parliament, which passed, for laying a vast number of heavy duties upon stamped paper; and in 1765, the act of Parliament was made, called the Stamp Act: upon this, there was an universal rising of the people in every Colony, compelling the stamp officers by force to resign, and preventing the stamped papers from being used, and, indeed, compelling the Courts of Justice to proceed in business without them. My Lord Rockingham, perceiving the impossibility of executing this statute, moved, by the help of Mr. Pitt, for the repeal of it, and obtained it, which restored peace, order, and harmony to America; which would have continued to this hour, if the evil genius of Great-Britain had not prompted her to revive the resistance of the people, by fresh attempts upon their liberties, and new acts of Parliament, imposing taxes upon them.
In 1767, they passed another act of Parliament, laying duties upon glass, paper, and painters' colours, and tea. This revived the discontent in America: but government sent over a board of commissioners, to oversee the execution of this act of Parliament, and all others imposing duties, with a multitude of new officers for the same purpose: and in 1768, for the first time, sent four thousand regular troops to Boston, to protect the revenue officers in the collection of the duties.
Loth to commence hostilities, the people had recourse to non-importation agreements, and a variety of other measures, which, in 1770, induced Parliament to repeal all the duties upon glass, and painters' colours, but left the duty upon tea unrepealed. This produced an association not to drink tea. In 1770, the animosity between the inhabitants of Boston, and the King's troops grew so high, that a party of troops fired upon a crowd of people in the streets, killing five or six, and wounding some others. This raised such a spirit among the inhabitants, that, in a body, they demanded the instant removal of the troops; which was done, the Governor ordering them down to Castle Island, some miles from the town.
In 1773, the British government, determined to carry into execution the duty upon tea, empowered the East India Company to export it to America. They sent some cargoes to Boston, some to New-York, some to Philadelphia, and some to Charleston. The inhabitants of New-York and Philadelphia sent the ships back to London, and they sailed up the Thames, to proclaim to all the nation, that New-York and Pennsylvania would not be enslaved. The inhabitants of Charleston unloaded it, and stored it in cellars, where it could not be used, and where it finally perished. The inhabitants of Boston tried every measure to send the ships back, like New-York and Philadelphia; but not being permitted to pass the Castle, the tea was all thrown into the sea.
This produced several vindictive acts of Parliament; one, for starving the town of Boston, by shutting up the port; another, for sending persons to England to be tried for treason, &c.
These acts produced the Congress of 1774, who stated the rights and grievances of the Colonies, and petitioned for redress. Their petitions and remonstrances were all neglected, and treated with contempt. General Gage had been sent over with an army to enforce the Boston port bill, and the act for destroying the Charter. This army, on the 19th of April, 1775, commenced hostilities at Lexington, which have been continued to this day.
You see, sir, by this most imperfect and hasty sketch, that this war is already twenty years old. And I can truly say, that the people, through the whole course of this long period, have been growing constantly every year more and more unanimous and determined to resist the designs of Great-Britain.
I should be ashamed to lay before a gentleman of Mr. Kalkoen's abilities so rude a sketch, if I had not an equal confidence in his candour and discretion, which will induce me, as I may have leisure, to continue to sketch a few observations upon your questions.
I have the honour to be, JOHN ADAMS.
Mr. Kalkoen.
LETTER II.
Amsterdam, October 5, 1780.
SIR,
Your first proposition is, "to prove, by striking facts, that an implacable hatred and aversion reigns throughout America."
In answer to this, I beg leave to say, that the Americans are animated by higher principles, and better and stronger motives than hatred and aversion. They universally aspire after a free trade with all the commercial world, instead of that mean monopoly, in which they were shackled by Great-Britain, to the disgrace and mortification of America, and to the injury of all the rest of Europe; to whom it seems as if God and nature intended that so great a magazine of productions, the raw materials of manufactures, so great a source of commerce, and so rich a nursery of seamen, as America is, should be open. They despise, Sir, they disdain the idea of being again monopolized by any one nation whatsoever: and this contempt is at least as powerful a motive of action as any hatred whatsoever.
Moreover, Sir, they consider themselves contending for the purest principles of liberty, civil and religious; for those forms of government under the faith of which their country was planted; and for those great improvements of them which have been made by their new constitutions. They consider themselves not only as contending for these great blessings, but against the greatest evils that any country ever suffered; for they know, if they were to be deceived by England, to break their union among themselves, and their faith with their allies, they would ever after be in the power of England, who would bring them into the most abject submission to the government of a Parliament, the most corrupted in the world, in which they would have no voice nor influence, at three thousand miles distance from them.
But if hatred must come into consideration, I know not how to prove their hatred better than by shewing the provocations they have had to hatred.
If tearing up from the foundation those forms of government under which they were born and educated, and thrived and prospered, to the infinite emolument of England;—if imposing taxes upon them, or endeavouring to do it, for twenty years, without their consent;—if commencing hostilities upon them—burning their towns—butchered their people—deliberately starving prisoners—ravishing their women—exciting hosts of Indians to butcher and scalp them, and purchasing Germans to destroy them, and hiring negro servants to murder their masters;—if all these, and many other things as bad, are not provocations enough to hatred, I would request Mr. Kalkoen to tell me what is or can be. All these horrors the English have practiced in every part of America, from Boston to Savannah.
2. Your second proposition is, "to shew that this is general, at least so general, that the Tories are in so small a number, and of such little force, they are counted as nothing."
If Mr. Kalkoen would believe me, I could

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
The Voice of the People has never been more audibly expressed than at the recent elections. In every section of the union where they have been held they have eventuated in the triumph of the Republicans. To demonstrate this, we shall cursorily enumerate the various results. With regard to Rhode-Island the accounts are contradictory, each side claiming a majority in the Legislature. But it is agreed, even by the federalists, that there is a considerable accession of republican members chosen. In Connecticut more republican members are likewise elected than there were in the last Assembly. In Vermont the triumph is decisive in every department of the government. Both branches of the Legislature are decidedly republican; and a republican governor is chosen in lieu of a federalist. In New-Jersey, both houses are decidedly republican, the republican majority of members being greater than in the last Legislature. In Pennsylvania, not a fifth of the members of the Legislature are federal. In Delaware the federal party is splitting to pieces, and though her Assembly still remains federal, the votes given at the late election evince a great republican gain. In Maryland, in spite of the mightiest efforts, the house of delegates has been rescued from federalism, and is now republican by a considerable majority, the consequence of which is that the government in all its departments is republican. In Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia, republicanism has triumphed, as is invariably the case, without opposition. We have thus established the fact, that in all the recent elections, republicanism has gained a victory. This victory may well be viewed as brilliant, when it is remarked that these elections embrace ten States out of the seventeen that make up the confederacy, and all the States, excepting two, in which federalism has the least chance of success, in both which States, there are the strongest indications of a complete republican ascendancy at the ensuing elections. At present, at least eleven, perhaps twelve, of the State governments are republican, and there is a probability that in a few months, fourteen will be so.
Well then may the friends of liberty in the United States laugh at the empty boasts of their adversaries, and at their alarming predictions. The whole have vanished into air. The almost universality of their defeat proves that the great body of the people are against them; and it proves more—it proves that the people of this country are too fixed in their principles to permit their enemies to profit by its misfortunes. It is this that the opposition has calculated upon; they flattered themselves that they would reap a rich harvest from the injustice of foreign governments. But they have been woefully disappointed, and their disappointment reflects the highest honours on the virtue of the people.
In this commanding attitude of victory we are gratified at the dignity and temperance of discussion that generally characterize the republican prints, which presents a happy contrast with the virulent indecency or contemptible crimination of a few of the federal papers. Some of these latter are too humble for notice; but, with the exception of these, it is gratifying to perceive that the chief instruments of political clamour, at present, are a few editors whose hopes of political honour or emolument are totally blasted, and whose only resource to gain any kind of distinction is by inflaming the people. But because such men violate every dictate of decency, and habitually sport with truth, or pompously ditate upon topics long since either settled or consigned to oblivion, does it follow that the republican prints ought to descend to their level, and expose themselves to all the disadvantages arising from unacquaintance with weapons in the use of which their adversaries are so expert.
It were unjust to extend this remark to all, or even the greater part of the federal prints. Many of them, at this very time, are guided by far different principles. Indeed the opposition is at present so languid, that in naming half a dozen prints, we should perhaps enumerate all those, to whom belong the proud satisfaction of keeping, without cause, the fire of party alive.
* The federalists have a majority of three in the Assembly—last year their majority was twenty five! Edit. Repub.
Cobbett, (the famous Peter Pocupine) has written and published a couple of letters addressed to the King—but, which like every thing else inscribed to him, are intended for the people. Peter's letters are unworthy of comparison with Junius's celebrated Epistle to the same Monarch; nor do they contain an atom of new matter; but they confirm the arguments of democratiick writers in America on the subjects of the comparative value of home and foreign trade, the efficacy of English fleets being overrated, &c. Peter proves, that England wastes seventeen millions a year in blockading French ports, while an extensive, lucrative trade is carried on between the different portions of the French Empire; that from this "great inland and coasting trade, Buonaparte draws such a revenue as renders interior direct taxation very light; that, England has everything to dread from the skill, power, and resources of her enemy, when having subdued every antagonist on the continent, he shall be able to direct his undivided strength against her. "The time is now fast approaching," says Cobbett, "when this Kingdom single-handed, will have to contend, for independence, and that too, against all the rest of Europe."
will never so far congeal with years as to induce them to deplore the happy event of a peace with France, England. Nor will they adopt Mr. Gore's war-rept, or believe that "Britain has done us no essential injury." Three lies to no truth will never advance the cause of his majesty in the United States, however artful his emissaries may be in fabrication, or however industrious in the circulation of them. DELATOR.
From the Aurora.
LOOK OUT BEFORE.
For more than eighteen months past, the Aurora has daily done, or endeavoured to do its duty, in pointing out the injuries our country has received. Many are the essays that we have published, stating with plainness facts that have not or cannot be refuted—nor ever doubted. How little good has resulted is much to be lamented. During the sitting of the tenth Congress, and especially during their last session, a number of essays pointed out the wrongs that were felt and are still felt by every individual in the United States, however high or low the degree in which he may move. We not only pointed to the wrongs, but noticed the means of remedying them; and for a moment flattered ourselves that our observations and reasonings were noticed with attention, and we looked forward with pleasure, and almost with exultation, in the flattering hope, that the pursuing of measures universally admitted to be necessary, would have obtained not only a redress of grievances we justly complained of, but an acknowledgement of the injury done us, and the amende honorable be made for the insults offered us, and compensation to our citizens for the property they were despoiled of. But unhappily for the peace and prosperity of this country; the plan that wisdom had adopted, after long and mature deliberation, was in one instant subverted by folly or by fear; it matters not which, the effect was the same. It exposed to the world, and more especially to the quarter from whence we received the greatest injury, (for they are the most observant,) a weakness of character, which we well know is not natural to the country; yet it was sufficient for them, (as facts prove) to ground the hope, that if they would persevere, we should submit, though by that submission, our honour, our independence, and what to some may appear more strange, our interests, would be sacrificed—for the truth of this, we appeal to every man, from the private citizen to the president of the United States.
Since the last act of the last Congress, our situation has daily been growing worse, our character becoming less respected. We are told by one nation "you shall not come to our ports, we desire not to hold an intercourse with you, till you assume that rank in the scale of nations, you are entitled to hold, and support your character with the firmness that becomes a free and independent people." Another goes greater lengths, and tell you, "you shall not go there—there—nor there—in short, you shall not navigate but by our permission."
Such is your position. Look at it—and say how much longer you will travail under this state of degradation—will you quietly put up with the kicks and cuffs you are daily receiving? Or, will you rouse and resume the character which belongs to you, as the inheritance left you by your fathers—who, could they rise from beneath the sod that covers them, en Bunker's-Hill, Saratoga, Monmouth, or the Cowpens, would blush, and shrink back to their graves.
You have ample means in your power to redress yourselves—the question is, have you now sufficient spirit left to employ that means—if you have, the sooner it is employed the better—delay not for to-morrow—to-morrow never comes—nor will redress, nor freedom of commerce, nor independence, till you enforce it for yourselves.
Your Executives have done their duty—but so far from supporting them, a part of the people has been ready to revolt, and the majority was weak enough to acquiesce in their resistance, that acquiescence has brought you to your present state.—The cry of that faction was—"we must have commerce, we will have commerce, and foreign commerce, for we cannot exist without it."—Yet so strangely inconsistent was their conduct, that they were advocating the measures of that nation which was the most active in interrupting their commerce, and who presumed to enact laws for interdicting three fourths of the commerce of the United States, and now persist in so doing—a nation which has braved you to your very beards—and at this moment sends their bully who holds his clenched fist under your nose.
We join heartily in opinion, that commerce is necessary to the prosperity of the United States, but it must be a general and free commerce with all the world, not a commerce restricted to one nation incapable of consuming one eighth of our surplus produce.—Yet all you now possess is the furnishing to that nation, so hostile to you, in a circuitous way, such portion as she needs, which enables her to enforce her restricting orders against you—and this in fact is the commerce that was cried aloud for, and cried for till granted, to the disgrace of the country and the injury of nineteen twentieths of the people.
Let us repeat—Look at your situation—enquire into the cause which has reduced you to it, and examine whether there are or are not means to remove that cause—if there are, and the object is worth contending for, then adopt the means, and pursue it till the object is attained—But be assured, it never will be attained by temporising or half way measures.
try and enterprize with success: That He would prosper our manufactures, and remove all embarrassments from our commerce: That He would be pleased to look in favour on our beloved country, and avert from her every evil: That He would bless our government; and all those who are called to administer it, inspiring them with wisdom, and endowing them with fortitude, that they may govern as becometh the rulers of a free people: That He would look with an eye of pity and compassion upon bleeding Europe, strike from the arm of ambition the sword that sheds the blood of innocence and fills the world with misery, and speak peace to the contending nations: That He would extend His tender regards to every corner of the earth, and save all men from those evils to which the frailty of their nature exposes them: That He would teach them the precepts of the Gospel, unite them in the bonds of love, fill their hearts with piety, forgive their manifold sins and transgressions, and finally receive them into another and a better country, even an Heavenly.
"Resolved, That it be recommended to the People of this State, to abstain on that day from all unnecessary labour and unbecoming recreation; and that His Excellency the Governor be requested to issue his Proclamation accordingly."
I DO therefore, pursuant to the above recited Resolutions, issue this Proclamation, to make known the same, that the good People of the State may conform thereto, agreeably to the true intent and meaning thereof.
GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said State, at Providence the sixth day of November, in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and nin, and of Independence the thirty-fourth.
JAMES FENNER. BY HIS EXCELLENCY'S COMMAND, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'ry.
Political Miscellany.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
PATRIOT—No. IV.
[No. IV. concluded.]
BRITISH actors, with my lord Wellington at their head, have taken, on the theatre of Spain, important parts in her national tragedy. British intrigue found its way to the court of Madrid—the Prince of Peace was corrupted, the cabinet divided, and a rupture of her alliance with France ensued. What now is her situation? The dead bodies of her infatuated citizens, urged to destruction by an unprincipled and bigotted clergy, and the rivers of blood which have overflowed her plains, may have enriched the soil: How grateful ought she then to be for the evils England has brought upon her? The armies of her present ally can effect "masterly retreats," but, alas! they will never be able to secure to the Junta the complete jurisdiction of Spain. Perhaps Lord Wellington's influence may prolong the war, and thereby add to the numberless victims who have already fallen a prey to its ravages. But his chief aim will be to avoid the unhappy fate of Sir John Moore. Joseph may finally thank England for his crown, and Ferdinand curse the British ministry for the "deathlike coldness" of their fraternal hug. Had not England found means to corrupt the court of Madrid, a brother of Napoleon would have never swayed the Spanish sceptre. Notwithstanding the perfidy of Spain in her breach of her alliance with France, and consequent connexion with the British court, you are told by certain patriots, that the declaration of war on the part of Napoleon was unjust; originating in his ambitious views and desires for universal domination. We are told that the Spanish Junta "are contending for civil and religious liberty." Can it be such civil and religious liberty as "church and state" patriots would wish to establish in this country? Can it be the horrors of the Inquisition? Can they wish for the perpetuation of those receptacles of vice called convents? Can they wish their own or their neighbour's daughters to become victims to the brutal lust of those holy fathers whose gracious appearance mocks christianity, and who nightly revel in all the luxury which ill-begotten wealth can afford? Wealth, of which the widow and the orphan have been unjustly deprived? Can they wish to see a numerous clergy fattening on the gold obtained by pardoning the sins of the ignorant and superstitious populace, bloating their carcasses with wine, practising the vilest deceptions on the young and innocent noviciate, or strangling in some dark and obscure cell the unhappy infant? If they wish for the continuance of scenes like these in Spain, they may as well extend their views to this country. An European author speaking of the destruction of the convents of France during the revolution, observes that "hundreds of infant's skulls were discovered in the vaults." Good God! preserve a virtuous people from such horrors as these!—Where such "civil and religious liberty" exist, let those only live, who admire the tribunals of the Inquisition—who dread not the tortures of the rack—whose hearts are callous to the diabolical scenes which the secret recesses of a convent presents. Let patriots only enjoy such unheard of rights and privileges. If the patriotick declaration that "Spain is contending for civil and religious liberty," should gull the people, then will it be time to admit that "a lie is as good as the truth" for that purpose.
A Boston editor deplores in a lamentable strain, the prospect of "Mr. Armstrong's having negotiated a new treaty with France." "If we are not deceived in the character and views of our cabinet," says this patriot "such a calamity will most assuredly fall on the country." "We have prepared the publick mind to expect such an event." What emissary of Britain is this, who has "prepared the publick mind for an event" so desirable—a peace which would ensure us commercial intercourse with all Europe!—Why so penitent for having "prepared the publick mind" for no other event, unless his expectations were founded in a belief that his lies had really gulled the people. Perhaps he anticipated a division of the states, in case Mr. Armstrong's negotiation terminated favourably. Perhaps he expected to behold the standard of rebellion raised in the New-England States, and a numerous party uniting on the basis of his editorial labours to express the indignation of England at such an event. Unhappy man! that article of your political faith on which your hopes were founded, might operate to your advantage in Great Britain; but in the United States the people are too well acquainted with their political situation to derive any benefit from your editorial exertions. The people will not believe a lie so soon as the truth; and unfortunately too many of them are able to discern the difference. Though your observations may be thankfully received on account of your uncommon anxiety, yet you may rest assured that your occupation will be detested. The feelings of a free people
business; I could describe all the grounds, springs, principles to which the continuance of the toryism would lead me into great length; but of all would be, my sincere opinion that the tories throughout the whole continent do not amount to the twentieth part of the people. I will not, however, obtrude my testimony, nor my opinion: I will appeal to witnesses who cannot be suspected, Gen. Burgoyne and Gen. Howe. Burgoyne has published a narrative of his proceedings, in which he speaks of the tories. I left the pamphlet at Paris, but it may easily be had from London.
Gen. Howe has also published a narrative relative to his conduct in America—to which the reader is referred.
I have quoted to you Gen. Howe's words; and one would think this was sufficient to show how much or how little zeal there is for the British cause in North America. When we consider, that in the period here mentioned, the English army had been in possession of the cities of Boston, Newport, New-York and Philadelphia, and that they had marched thro' the Jerseys, part of Maryland, and Pennsylvania; and with all their arts, bribes, threats and flatteries, which Gen. Howe calls their efforts and exertions, they were able to obtain so few recruits, and very few of these Americans; I think that any impartial man must be convinced that the aversion and antipathy to the British cause is very general, so general, that the tories are to be accounted but a very little thing.
The addresses which they have obtained to the king and his Generals, when their army was in Boston, Newport, New-York, Philadelphia, Savannah and Charleston, shew the same thing. It is well known, that every art of flattery and of terror, was always used to obtain subscribers to these addresses. Yet the miserable numbers they have obtained, and the still more despicable character of most of these small numbers, shew that the British cause is held in very low esteem. Even in Charleston, the capital of a province, which contains two hundred thousand whites, they were able to obtain only two hundred and ten subscribers; and among these there is not one name that I ever remember to have heard before.
I am sorry I have not Burgoyne's narrative; which shews in the same point of light, the resources the English are likely to find in the tories, to be nothing more than a sure means of getting rid of a great number of their guineas.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your humble servant, JOHN ADAMS.
To learn the present state of America, it is sufficient to read the publick papers. The present state of Great-Britain and its dependencies may be learned the same way. The omnipotence of the British parliament and the omnipotence of the British navy, are like to go the same way. Mr. Kalkoen.
By Authority.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY
JAMES FENNER, Esq.
Governour, Captain General, and Commander in Chief, of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the General Assembly of the State aforesaid, on the fourth day of November inst. passed the following Resolutions, viz.
"WHEREAS, it becometh all men, publicly to acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being; to express, with humility, their constant dependence upon Him, and with gratitude to render unto Him their sincere homage, thanksgivings and praises, for all their blessings; imploring the continuance of the same, and the remission of their sins, through the merits of His Son Jesus Christ:
"Resolved therefore, That THURSDAY, the Thirtieth day of November inst. be set apart as a DAY OF PUBLICK THANKSGIVING; and that it be recommended to the People of this State to assemble on that day, at their usual places of publick worship, and with devout and grateful hearts, to offer up their sincere adorations and praises to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, that he hath created us in wisdom and goodness, lighted our minds with intelligence, and breathed into us immortal spirits: That he hath guided and protected us through the vicissitudes and perils of another year: That He hath saved the United States from the ravages of that pestilence that walketh in darkness, and wasteth at noon-day: That although the rain hath been partially withheld, yet we are blessed with a sufficient harvest: That He hath upheld us as a nation, and preserved our peace, liberty and independence: That He hath surrounded us with a rich profusion of blessings, both temporal and spiritual; and more especially, that He, the Giver of every good and perfect gift, hath enlightened the world with divine revelation, and is still permitting us to become partakers of that living fountain, which He hath opened for the redemption of His children.
"And to beseech Him that He would be pleased still to regard us in mercy: That He would bless the risen and the rising generation, smile upon the means of education, and advance the progress of science: That He would continue unto us seed-time and harvest, and crown the labours of honest indus-

under the sway of the Emperor Napoleon." Peter asserts, "that England is now contending for her existence;" asks, How are we to maintain this contest?—By a sullen Fabian policy of "waiting," which would cost the French people not more than a farthing ahead, and would be compelled to expend seventy millions a year: But Buonaparte will be far more formidable, if he commence materials for invading England or Ireland.—In one year, he could equip 100 ships of the line. To prevent him from collecting or fitting out a navy, Peter proposes to destroy his coasting trade; but how that is to be done, is not explained.
We confess our satisfaction at beholding Cobbett, who recommended the destruction of our towns and commerce; who audaciously insisted on the establishment of an English maritime despotism; we are rejoiced to hear him lamenting the woes of England, and describing her "dolesome dumps." She is now contending for existence. May such be the fate of every nation which wantonly contends against liberty. Justice is visible in inevitable catastrophe of a 16 years bloody, bloody tragedy. Her's is the balance that never bends with the bribe; however nations and their fortunes may fluctuate, Justice is fixed "above the storm's career." What can change the doom—who can repel the decreed downfall of England! Her own corrupt Ministry and Parliament are the very instruments to accomplish it—the greater part of their task is done! (Balt. Whig)
NEWPORT:
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22, 1809.
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
OF THE BRITISH MINISTER.
In the course of the correspondence, which it seems, has taken place between the Secretary of state and Mr. Jackson, we understand that Mr. Jackson had stated that the despatch from Mr. Canning to Mr. Erskine of the 23d January, was the only despatch by which the conditions were prescribed to Mr. Erskine for the conclusion of an arrangement with this country on the matter to which it related—that Mr. Smith in his reply had assured Mr. Jackson that no such declaration had ever before been made to the government, and added, that if that despatch had been communicated at the time of the arrangement, or if it had been known that the propositions contained in it were the only ones on which he was authorised to make an arrangement, the arrangement would not have been made—that, notwithstanding this assurance, Mr. Jackson in his next letter indecorously used a language, implying that Mr. Erskine's instructions were at the time made known to this government—that in Mr. Smith's answer an intimation was distinctly given to him that such an insinuation was inadmissible and especially after the explicit asseveration of this government that they had no such knowledge, and that with such knowledge, such an arrangement would not have been made—that in Mr. Jackson's next letter, the same gross insinuation having been reiterated, and even aggravated, it only remained in order to preclude opportunities, which had been thus abused, to inform Mr. Jackson, as Mr. Smith did, that no further communications would be received from him and that the necessity of this determination would without delay be made known to his government, with an assurance to it, at the same time, that a ready attention would be given to any communications affecting the interest of the two nations through any other functionary that may be substituted.
ANTI-COPENHAGEN.
It must be gratifying to the American people, that the confidence which has been reposed in its executive, with a decision of numbers and declaration of principle, as the foundation of that confidence; it must be peculiarly grateful, after the examples of forbearance and magnanimity so long and repeatedly given, that the executive, has at length marked the point beyond which insolence should not be suffered to travel after injury, and aggravate it.
Had the tenth congress behaved with the same firmness towards the traitorous conspirators to the eastward; had that body spurned the degrading spirit which preached up the humiliation of the nation and the degradation of the laws, before the frowns of a profligate combination of foreign emissaries and domestick traitors, the neutral rights of America would now be untrammelled on the ocean, and we should have maintained the high character of virtue which the administration of Jefferson had established. Madison has however fulfilled the expectations which were formed from the school in which he was bred, and the talents which in his former station he had displayed; and the country has been placed on high ground by the magnanimous candour with which he closed and acted upon the agreement with Mr. Erskine; the voice of faction and the fears of the timid were alike tremulous, on the arrival of the British minister, Mr. Jackson; the factious, fearful of the rejection of an emissary so notorious, and thereby the blasting of their hopes and the cessation of their stipends; the timid, those wavering beings, whom every wind disturbs—whom every rumour ruffles; vibrated between the apprehended dangers of the refusal or reception of such a character; forgetting that just men, and virtuous people, never have less to fear than from the agency of men who are so notorious; it was by the supple, simulating, secret, intriguing insidiousness of a Liston, that we were so long disgraced; Merry, schooled in iniquity as he was, could do no harm, for he blundered forth
his contumacy as if he had been a man of war's purser or a paymaster; Erskine came with the weight of his father's reputation and a good stock of private worth of his own; those men were known; and their various modes of action also; but when Jackson came, the negotiator of Copenhagen, then indeed it required little sagacity to perceive that in the very effort of Canning to strew contempt upon us by employing such an agent, our own government was doubly fortified in its justice, and in the confidence of the people.
Jackson has endeavoured to treat the American government with insult, he expected it would have been again borne—it was repelled and could be borne no longer. The course pursued is equally honourable to Mr. Secretary Smith, and creditable to the virtue and independence of our country. If the eleventh Congress acts but with equal dignity, our national character regains what it had lost. [Aurora.]
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
If commerce is considered as among our essential and indispensable rights, (as I think it must be), it becomes our duty to defend it by all practical means, against unlawful aggressions.
How shall this be done? may not the defence cost more than it is worth? and hazard other interests at least as dear to America? are the questions.
It is readily admitted that the support of a navy sufficient to cope with the maritime powers of Europe would be impracticable. The resources of the nation ought first to be applied to the defence of our own shores. Within our own proper jurisdiction every invader should be made to feel our power and respect our rights.
To this primary object, it is presumed all will agree, the national resources ought to be directed. But how shall we protect our property and defend our rights on the ocean?
I cannot better express my ideas on this subject than in the words of the venerable Adams, who has displayed that profound knowledge of the resources, the interest, the genius, (and I hope I may add the destiny) of America, which entitled his remarks to the highest consideration.
"Authorize our merchants to arm their vessels;—give them special letters of marque to defend themselves against all unlawful aggressors, and take, burn, or destroy, all vessels, or make prizes of them as enemies, that shall attack them. In the mean time, apply all our resources to the building of frigates;—some in every principal seaport. These frigates ought not be assembled in any one port to become an object of an hostile expedition to destroy them. They should be separated and scattered as much as possible, from New-Orleans to Passamaquoddy. I never was fond of the plan of building a line of battle ships. Our policy is not to fight squadrons at sea, but to have fast sailing frigates to scour the seas and make impressions on the enemies' commerce; and in this way we can do great things. Our great seaports, and most exposed frontier places ought not to be neglected in their fortifications. We may depend upon it we shall never be respected by foreign powers, until they see that we are sensible of the great resources which the Almighty, in his benevolent providence has put in our hands. No nation under the sun has better materials, architects or mariners, for a respectable maritime power. I have no doubt our people, when they see the necessity will cheerfully pay the taxes necessary for their defence, and to support our union, independence and national honour."
"When our merchants are armed, if they are taken they cannot blame government. If they fight well, and capture their enemies, they will acquire glory and encouragement at home; and England or France may determine for themselves whether they will declare war. I believe neither will do it, because each will be afraid of our joining the other. If either should, in my opinion, the other will rescind; but if we should have both to fight, it would not be long before one or the other would be willing to make peace; and I see not much difference between fighting both, and fighting England alone."
It is with nations as with individuals—the man who maintains his rights and his dignity at home is less liable to insults abroad. Burglars and highway robbers shun those who furnish themselves with arms and know how to use them. Licentious avarice loses much of its appetite for pillage in the prospect of summary justice, and even stern necessity becomes remiss in its demands when resisted vi et armis . The man who grudges the expense of a pair of pistols, and powder and ball, to protect his property from freebooters, invites attack and will not excite much sympathy if he meets with a loss. The more resolutely we repel injuries the less we are exposed to their repetition.
These maxims are so deeply founded in human nature, and confirmed by the experience of all ages and nations, that they scarcely need the illustration of our own example in the affirmative or negative. It is time we adopted a middle course between that prodigal heroism which would exhaust all we have in defence, and that calculating, peace-loving economy which in its election between trivie and defence , looks only at the amount of their expenses.
By yielding to freebooters on the common highway of the seas we invite further encroachments, and put at hazard our independence and every substantial right which distinguishes us as freemen. The transition from taking men and property by sea, to taking them by land, is easy and natural in the marauders; and those who have wrought down their minds to that point of degradation which justifies the one, will find acquiescence in the other in their course to infamy. Unless, therefore, we are prepared to surrender our independence at discretion—to dissolve the body corporate of the nation, and become ourselves a horde of speculators and freebooters, it is clearly our interest, to defend our rights, and avenge our wrongs with energy by sea as well as by land. [Boston Patriot.]
LONDON, OCTOBER 6, 1809.
Old Bailey. —Yesterday James Hewitt, an old man nearly 60 years of age, was indicted for a misdemeanor, in having in the month of August last, contrary to an act passed in the reign of George II. seduced an artificer of this country, to leave the kingdom.
From the testimony of the witnesses examined, it appears that the prisoner, although recently from America, is an Englishman, and had recently frequented a publick house called the York Minister, immediately in the vicinity of the cotton manufactories of Messrs. Hughes and Lewis, Bunhill row; to which the men employed in the service of Messrs. Hughes and Lewis resorted; and amongst others a man named Hutchinson, who had formerly been apprenticed from the Parish of St. Martins, to a cotton manufactories near Manchester, where he remained till he arrived at the age of 21. He then came to London, and was employed in the service of
Messrs. Hughes & Co. in the wool dying business, and was in fact returned a fair workman.—This man the prisoner frequently met, and by glowing representations of the advantages and great wages he was likely to obtain, by going to America, induced him to agree to emigrate for the purpose of being employed in a cotton manufactories, at a place called Cooper's Town, within two miles of New-York, [Philadelphia] and a short distance from the residence of the prisoner.
Messrs. Hughes and Lewis having heard of this negotiation, sent for the prisoner and remonstrated with him on the illegality of the steps he was pursuing, forewarning him at the same time, that if he persisted in his delinquency, they would punish him with the rigour of the law. The prisoner then declared his ignorance of any criminality attached to his conduct, and promised most faithfully that he would relinquish his intention. In a few days, however, Mr. Hughes, discovered, that Hutchinson was making preparations for his departure, and that his passage had been actually taken on board an American ship.—The prisoner was then apprehended, and on being brought before a magistrate, produced a receipt of $121, paid by him to the mate of an American ship, for Hutchinson's passage, and also a promissory note of Hutchinson's for that sum, and for other monies before paid to him by the prisoner, to be paid out of the produce of his labours in America. The prisoner's defence was—that Hutchinson came a second time to him, and said he had his master's permission to leave the country, and that from his solicitation he was induced to pay his passage out.
The common serjeant, who tried the case, in summing up the evidence, dwelt with peculiar force on the mischievous tendency of the crimes with which the prisoner stood charged, which, he said, was most materially connected with the manufacturing interest of this country, and was deservedly punished by law in a most exemplary manner; the legislature having decreed, that prisoners guilty of such an offence, should be subject to twelve months imprisonment, and a penalty of 500 pounds.
The jury, without a moment's hesitation returned a verdict of—Guilty.
Hutchinson, the artificer seduced, was then tried under an act passed in the 5th of George the 1st, which enacts, That any artificer, particularly in the manufactures of cotton, wool, silk, mohair, &c. who should be convicted of or detected in, preparing to leave the kingdom, for the purpose of devoting his knowledge for the benefit and advantage of foreign countries, not within the British dominions, should be bound to enter into a recognizance himself, and two sureties, for remaining in the country.
The evidence on the former case was again gone through, and the prisoner was found—Guilty.
[Query]—As the English government punish artist and manufacturers for attempting to emigrate to the United States—is it not evident that their emigration must be a service to the United States, and is not the hostility to domestick American manufactures in America, a simple co-operation with the British spirit of monopoly, and a proof that they are hostile to our prosperity? [Aurora.]
OBITUARY NOTICE.
GEORGE CHAMPLIN is dead!—At the age of 71 years, he has closed his moral, and religious, and political career. Few men were better acquainted with human nature, and few men have more usefully and successfully exercised human talents. There was a time when his influence, like a torrent, was almost irresistible; and even in the decline of life, and almost at the very borders of the grave, that influence was commanding.
CHAMPLIN has retired to the world of spirits, and the love of his friends, and the regrets of society have gone with him there. CHAMPLIN is dead! and poverty and wealth, and religion and virtue, his town and his state will long mourn over his loss.
To the banking institution of which he was President, he added a celebrity—and of the religious society with which he was associated, he was the pride and the patron.—The Artillery company long boasted of him as a member, and have honoured him with their attention—they have paid their last tribute of respect to his departed spirit—their last expression of gratitude for his liberality.
It is to the honour of CHAMPLIN, that although his merits were unquestionable, and his influence commanding, he had never sought an office of profit, nor accepted one which he disgraced.
Although differing with him on political subjects, we disdain to lessen his virtues, and sincerely lament the departure of so much excellence and worth. In private life we have ever considered him amiable, honest, enterprising and humane. In publick life, although we have sometimes thought him mistaken, we have ever thought him virtuous, and well-intentioned.
While he was in office he certainly displayed abilities—when he retired from it, he was universally respected.
We have never been under obligations to Mr. CHAMPLIN—we have neither participated in his bounty, nor have we supported his politics; indeed it has been otherwise—but we have ever revered virtue, wherever it was found, and respected talents, whoever might be their possessor. It is with pleasure and pride then we pay this last tribute to the memory of a great and good man.
DIED,
At Tiverton, on the 9th inst. Mr. JOHN DEVENPORT, in the 76th year of his age.
In Wilmington, SAMUEL WHITE, Esq. for a long time past a member of the United States Senate from Delaware.
At Brooklyn, (New-York) Mrs. MOORE, relict of Thomas W. Moore, Esq. late his Britannick Majesty's Vice-Council for this State.
MARINE LIST.
PORT OF NEWPORT.
Entered.—Ship Hazard Elderkin, Isle Mays; Brig Polly, Thatcher, Port Antonio; Schooner Mount Vernon, Shove, New-York; do. Dolly, Tillinghast, Havana; do. Paragon, Hunning, Ocracoke; sloop Nancy, Simmons, Norfolk; do. Sally, Read, Philadelphia; do. Henry, Barlow, Tappahannock; do. Sally, Hill, New-York; do. Huntress, Earl, do.; do. Golden Age, Cottrell, do.; do. Express, Wood, do.; do. Connecticut, Gerr, do.; do. Two Friends, Brownell, do.; do. Fame, Waiden, do.
Cleared.—Ship Wm. & Henry, Hudson, Charleston, (S. C.); schooner Federal, Gardner, St. Jago de Cuba, do. Liberty, Nichols, Richmond, sloop Fame, Davis, New-York;
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. do. 10 Tierces do. do. } 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, TRAMES-STREET,
A general assortment of GROCERIES, consisting of Rum, Brandy, Gin, Coffee, Sugars of various kinds, Hysonskin, 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, No. 1, Charles-Street. Nov. 22.
Woolen and Cotton Goods.
Commenced on THURSDAY last, and continued from day to day. At Store No. 24, Broad-Street, Boston.
WILL be sold, at Publick Auction—the entire STOCK of BRITISH MANUFACTURED PIECE GOODS, contained in said Store—comprising a very extensive assortment of well selected Woolen and Cotton Goods, of late importations—
—In part are the following—Superfine, middling and low-priced Cloths and Cassimeres; 7-8 and 7-4 Ladies' Pellice Cloths, all colours; black, maroon, pink, and bottle Bombazetts; Durants, Shalloons, Calimancoes, Russells and Russellettes; Coatings, Duffs, Serjes, Swanskins, Baizes, and Flannels; superfine and low-priced Calicoes; Furnitures; Cotton Cambricks; black do.; pink and dark Ginghams; striped Muslins; book Muslins and book Handkerchiefs; cotton twilled Bandanas; British Shirtings; spider-net Sleeves; Shawls and Pocket Handkerchiefs; Ladies' and gentlemen's cotton Hose; black lace Veiling; twilled Cambricks; coloured Muslins, &c. &c. too numerous to particularize. Sale at 9 o'clock. To be continued from day to day until all are sold. Purchasers are assured every article offered will positively be sold. Boston, November 10, 1809.
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.
VALUABLE STAND.
FOR SALE, AT PUBLICK AUCTION, On the First MONDAY of December next, [If not previously disposed of at private sale,] THE Dwelling-House and Lot of the Subscriber, corner of Thames and Pearl-street, directly opposite Mr. TOWNSEND'S Coffee-House. The great advantages of this stand, for any kind of business whatever, are too well known to require a particular recommendation, to claim the attention of any who may wish to purchase.—For terms, (which will be liberal,) apply to DAVID MELVILLE. Newport, Oct. 25.
FOR SALE,
A N elegant Mahogany BILLIARD TABLE, almost new, with all its apparatus. Enquire at this Office. Newport, Nov. 1.
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. MONROE & Co's. Grocery Store.—Also, Tin Ware for sale as cheap as can be purchased in this state. The smallest favours gratefully acknowledged. N. B. Cash given for old Pewter and Lead.
NATHANIEL NACON. Newport, Nov. 1, 1809.

Poetry.
EXTRACT.
The garland which is this day placed in the votive branches of the bower , is the production of the celebrated JUDSON BLACKSTONE , written in his earlier days when he had just formed the resolution of forsaking the delightful paths of literature, and devoting his talents to the law. One of his biographers, upon this occasion, thus observes—“he was entered in the Middle Temple , on the 20th of November, 1741. He now found it necessary to quit the more amusing pursuits of his youth, for the severer studies to which he had dedicated himself; and betook himself seriously to reading law. How disagreeable a change this must have been to a young man of brilliant parts, and a fine imagination, glowing with all the classical and poetical beauties he had stored his mind with, is more easily conceived than expressed. He alone who felt could describe his sensations on that occasion, which he did in a copy of verses, entitled ‘the lawyer’s farewell to his Muse;’ in which the struggle of his mind, is expressed so strongly, so naturally with such elegance of sense and language, and harmony of versification, as must convince every reader that his passion for the muses was too deeply rooted to be laid aside, without much reluctance; and that if he had pursued that flowery path he would not perhaps have proved inferior to the best of our English poets.” [Commercial Advertiser.]
THE LAWYER'S FAREWELL TO HIS MUSE.
As by some Tyrant's stern command, A wretch forsakes his native land, In foreign climes condemn'd to roam, An endless exile from his home; Pensive he treads the desir'd way And dreads to go, nor dares to stay; Till on some neigh'ring mountain's brow He stops, and turns his eyes below; There, melting at the well-known view, Drops a last tear, and bids adieu: So I thus doom'd from thee to part, Gay queen of Fancy and of Art, Reluctant move, with doubtful mind, Oft stop, and often look behind.
Companion of my tender age, Serene gay, and sweetly sage, How blithesome were we wont to rove, By verdant hill, or shady grove, Where fervent bees, with humming voice, Around the honie'd oak rejoice, And aged elms with awful bend, In long cathedral walks extend: Lull'd by the lapse of gliding floods, Cheer'd by the warbling of the woods, How blest my days, my thoughts how free, In sweet society with thee! Then all was joyous, all was young, And years unheeded roll'd along: And now the pleasing dream is o'er, These scenes must charm me now no more, Lost to the field and torn from you— Farewell!—a long, a last adieu!
Me wrangling courts, and stubborn law, To smock, and crowds, and cities draw; There selfish faction rules the day, And Pride and Avarice thro' the way; Diseases taint the murky air, And midnight conflagrations glare, Loose Revelry and Riot bold, In frightened streets their orgies hold; Or, when in silence all is crown'd, Fell murder walks her lonely round, No room for peace, no room for you, Adieu! celestial Nymph adieu!
Shakespeare, no more thy sylvan song, Nor all the art of Addison, Pope's heav'n-strung lyre, nor Waller's case, Nor Milton's mighty self must please; Instead of these a formal band, In furs and coifs around me stand; With sounds uncouth and accents dry, That grate the soul of harmony, Each pedant sage unlocks his store, Of mystick dark, discordant lore; And points with tot'ring hand the ways, That lead me to the thorny maze.
There, in a winding, close retreat, Is justice doom'd to fix her seat, There, fenc'd by bulwarks of the Law, She keeps the vulgar world in awe, And there from wilder sight retir'd, Like Eastern Queens is more admir'd.
O let me pierce the secret shade, Where dwells the venerable maid! The humbly mark, with rev'rent awe, The guardian of Britannia's law, Unfold with joy the sacred page, (Th' united boasts of many an age, Were mix'd yet uniform appears, The wisdom of a thousand years.) In that pure spring the bottom view, Clear, deep, and regularly true.
And other doctrines thence imbibe, That lurk within the sordid scribe, Observe how parts with parts unite, In one harmonious rule of right; See countless wheels distinctly tend, By various laws to one great end, While mighty Alfred's piercing soul, Pervades and regulates the whole.
Then welcome business, welcome strife, Welcome the cares, the thorns of life The visage wan, the pur-blind sight, The toil by day, the lamp by night, The tedious forms the solemn prate, The pert dispute, the dull debate. The drowsy bench, the babbling Hall, For thee, fair justice, welcome all!
Thus tho' my noon of life be past, Yet let my setting sun, at last Find out the still, the rural cell, Where sage retirement loves to dwell! There let me taste the homestead bliss, Of innocence, and inward peace; Untainted by the guilty bribe; Encars'd amid the harpy tribe; Nor orphan's cry to wound my ear; My honour and my conscience clear; Thus may I calmly meet my end, Thus to the grave in peace descend!
AMUSING MISCELLANY.
FROM THE ANTHOLOGY.
Original Letters, from an American Traveller in Europe, to his friends in this country.
LETTER TWENTY-SECOND.
Rome, Dec. 2, 1804.
MY DEAR SISTER. I HAVE this day (being Sunday) been at St. Peter's, the head of the Catholick, and as they say, of
the Christian church, and as the ideas, which this visit has excited, may afford you some information and amusement, I have resolved to sketch them to you. I have given you upon another occasion the description of the splendour of St. Peter's and the Vatican, the most imposing objects of the modern world. The manners and ceremonies of Roman worship shall be exclusively the subjects of present inquiry. You will recollect that we now draw near the period fixed by the latter Christians for the birth of our Saviour, and as that event or the anniversary of it approaches, the ostentation of Catholick worship increases. This Sunday, being the first in the Advent or coming of our Lord, is celebrated in Rome by the communion, which was this year performed in great style by the cardinals in absence of the pope, who has gone to Paris to consecrate the new emperor. I should vainly attempt to give you a correct idea of the magnificence of the Roman Catholick worship in this its principal seat. In St. Peter's, the ordinary number of canons, who assist at publick worship, is not less than sixty. They are clothed in sumptuous apparel, and chant the grand mass with dignity and imposing effect. The chapel, in which this mass is performed, is splendid beyond conception. St. Peter's contains twelve or fourteen of these chapels, all of which are rich and magnificent.
In the Gregorian chapel they prepare the communion table, and four cardinals assisted at the ceremony. These cardinals arrive at St. Peter's in a style superior to that, which any crowned head in Europe assumes on common occasions. They have two superb coaches for each of them, both of a bright crimson colour richly ornamented with gold, with four servants behind the first, and two behind the second coach. The cardinals are dressed in rich purple robes of the most precious kind, with a hat of crimson. Their train, which is very long, is upheld by gentlemen, arrayed in black silk gowns like those used by our clergymen, and they appear to be, and I believe are, men of good manners, and I dare say of science and erudition. The cardinals enter the church with a vast train of servants, one carries the hat, another the umbrella, a third the cloak, besides a considerable number of well dressed dependants. When the cardinal kneels, his whole cortege, or retinue, kneel and pray with him. After the service is finished, the cardinals proceed one by one to pay their obeisance to the statue of St. Peter; (which, by the way, was made out of a statue of Jupiter Capitolinus) a gesticulating man, dressed in black, precedes his excellency, to wipe with a white handkerchief the foot of the statue, which had been soiled by the constant embraces of the vulgar. The cardinal then advances, kisses it, rubs his forehead against the toes, says a short prayer, again kisses it, and departs to repeat the same ceremonies in another chapel. When the vulgar, or even laymen of rank, say their prayers, they fall down on the bare marble floor: not so the lofty cardinal; he is preceded by a gentleman usher, who drops a soft silk purple velvet cushion, upon which his sacred knees softly recline. The service finished, the cardinals retire in the same ostentatious style, in which they came.
When one reflects, that all the pre-eminence claimed by the church of Rome, its popes and its cardinals, is derived from the idea of their being the direct, and only legitimate descendents of the primitive church and of the apostles: that they aver, that all the apostolick powers and privileges, all the pre-eminence and authority, which were vested in those most excellent, glorious and brave defenders of our faith, have devolved upon them, one cannot help contrasting, the pure, modest, humble manners, the simplicity and poverty of the one, with the refined ostentation, magnificent, proud behaviour, the riches and luxuries of the other. Who would believe, that the present splendid claimants of the apostolick functions were the imitators of the humble and lowly Saviour, who often knew not where to lay his head, who despised, and taught his followers to contemn the forms and pageantry of this world; that they pretend to be the successors of those heroic disciples and inspired heroes, who suffered exile, persecution, poverty, distress, death, for the religion, of which they were the worthy and disinterested professors? In place of setting at nought the honours and pleasures, the vanities and luxuries of this life, you must search every thing which is rich, magnificent, costly, luxurious, of high value amongst men, all the fine arts, all which can contribute to pride, splendour and human grandeur, in the palaces of cardinals, popes and their relations. What is the Vatican, what St. Peter's; but the coverings to the splendid mausolea of deceased popes, little if any inferior to those of Augustus, of Trajan, or Adrian?
[Letter 22d to be continued.]
TAKE NOTICE.
WILLIAM PEARCE,
Respectfully informs his friends, and the publick 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, BENJAMIN HOWLAND, } Commissioners. ALL persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to WILLIAM NORTON, Administrator. Tiverton, Nov. 8, 1809.
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 publick, 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 affected 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 asthmatick 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, hickup, 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 have 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 Martinico, is ready to be put on board, or will be sold, at a liberal credit, entitled to debenture. Apply to CONSTANT TABER. Newport, Sept. 15, 1809.
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 SHERBURNE'S Wharf. Nov. 15.
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 JENCKS, 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'WOLF. Bristol, Oct. 30.
FARM.
FOR SALE, by the subscriber, a valuable Farm, situated in the town of Portsmouth, adjoining that of SAMUEL ELAM, 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 sled 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. 13.
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.
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.
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 DACKMAN 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.