The Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1809-12-20 00:00:00

THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
No. 40.
NEWPORT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1809.
Vol. 1.
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 30 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.
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. Hysonkin 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;  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.
REMOVAL.
THE Subscribers have removed their Auction and Commission Store to that very eligible stand 94, Thames-Street, directly opposite Messrs. WANTON & BATHBONE'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 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 V. CRANSTON, & CO.
Newport, Nov. 1, 1809.
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 LI-
QUORS—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;
Like-wise.....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.
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, Hysonkin, Souchong, and Bohea Teas, a few boxes Bordeaux Cordials, &c. &c.
Also—500 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 E. HOWLAND.
JOSEPH W. EDDY.
Newport, Nov. 22, 1809.
FOR SALE,
A N elegant Mahogany BILLIARD TABLE, almost new, with all its apparatus. Enquire at this Office.
Newport, Nov. 1.
Miscellaneous.
MR. ADAMS'S CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
Answers to Mr. Kalkoen's Queries.
LETTER VIII.
Amsterdam, October 16, 1780.
SIR,
THE eighth enquiry, is "What England properly ought to do, to force America to submission, and preserve her in it? How much time, money and how many vessels, would be wanted for that purpose?"
I assure you, Sir, I am as much at a loss to inform you, in this particular, as lord George Germaine would be. I can fix upon no number of men nor any sum of money, nor any number of ships, that I think would be sufficient. But most certainly, no number of ships or men which Great Britain now has, or ever can have, nor any sum of money that she ever will be able to command, will be sufficient.
If it were in the power of Great Britain to send an hundred thousand men to America, and they had men of war and transports enough to convey them there in safety, amidst the dangers that await now from French, Spanish and American men of war, they might possibly get possession of 2 or 3 provinces, and place so many garrisons in various parts, as to prevent the people from exercising the functions of government, under their new constitutions; and they might set up a sham appearance of a civil government under the king; but I do not believe that an hundred thousand men could gain and preserve them the civil government of any three states in the confederation. The states are at such distances from one another; there are such difficulties in passing from one to another by land; and such a multitude of posts are necessary to be garrisoned and provided, in order to command any one colony; that an army of an hundred thousand men would soon find itself consumed, in getting and keeping possession of one or two states. But it would require the armies of Semiramis to command and preserve them all.
Such is the nature of that country, and such the character of the people, that if the English were to send ever so many ships, and ever so many troops, they never would subdue all the Americans. Numbers, in every state, would fly to the mountains, and beyond the mountains, and there maintain a constant war against the English. In short, the English, if they could conquer America, which they never can, nor any one state in it, it would cost them a standing army of an hundred thousand men to preserve their conquest; for it is in vain for them ever to think of any other government's taking place again under the king of England, but a military government.
As to the number of ships, it must be in proportion to the number of troops: they must have transports enough to carry their troops, and men of war enough to convoy them through their numerous French, Spanish and American enemies upon the seas.
As to the sums of money, you will easily see, that adding two hundred millions more to the two hundred millions they already owe, would not procure and maintain so many ships and troops.
send any great numbers more of troops to America. The men are not to be had: the money is not to be had: the seamen, and even the transports, are not to be had.
I have the honour to be,
JOHN ADAMS.
Mr. Kalkoen.
I give this to Mr. Kalkoen as my private opinion concerning the question he asks. As Mr. Kalkoen observes, this is a question that had better not be publicly answered: but time will show the answer here given is right. It would, at present, be thought extravagance or enthusiasm.—Mr. Adams only requests Mr. Kalkoen to look over this letter a few years hence, and then say what his opinion of it is. Victories gained by the English in taking seaport towns, or in open field-fighting, will make no difference in my answer to this question. Victories gained by the English will conquer themselves sooner than the Americans. Fighting will not fail, in the end, to turn to the advantage of America, although the English may gain an advantage in this or that particular engagements.
LETTER IX.
Amsterdam, October 16, 1780.
SIR,
The ninth question is, "How strong the English land force is in America? How strong it was at the beginning? And whether it increases or diminishes?"
According to the estimates laid before parliament, the army under Gen. Howe, Gen. Carleton, and Gen. Burgoyne, amount to fifty five thousand men, besides volunteers, refugees, Tories, in short all the recruits raised in Canada, and all other parts of America, under whatever denomination. If we suppose that all these, in Canada and elsewhere, amounted to five thousand men, the whole, according to this computation, amounted to sixty thousand land forces.
This estimate, however, must have been made from the number of regiments, and must have supposed them all to be full.
General Howe himself, however, in his narrative, page 45, tells us, that his whole force at the time when he landed on Long-Island, in 1776, amounted to twenty thousand one hundred and twenty-one rank and file; of which one thousand six hundred and seventy-seven were sick.
By a regular return of General Burgoyne's army, after its captivity in 1777, it amounted, in Canadians, Provincials, British, and German troops, to upwards of ten thousand men. We may suppose, that four thousand men were left in Canada for the garrison of Quebec, Montreal, and the great number of other posts in that province. To these numbers, if we add the officers, we may fairly allow the whole land force at the time to be forty thousand combatants.
This is all the answer that I am able to give, from memory, to the question, "How strong the British army was?"
In order to give an answer to the other, "How strong it is?" let us consider:
1. There has been no large reinforcements ever sent to America since that time. They have sent some troops every year; but these never amounted to more than recruits, and, probably, rather fall short of filling up the vacancies which were made in the course of the year, by desertion and death, by sickness and by the sword; so that upon the whole, I think it may be safely said, that the army never has been greater than it was in 1776.
But we must deduct from this ten thousand taken with Burgoyne, one thousand Hessians taken at Trenton and Prince-Town, and indeed many more, taken by two or three hundred at a time, upon other occasions.
In the next place we must deduct, I suppose, about ten thousand more, sent, since the French war, to Jamaica, St. Lucia, Barbadoes and other West-India islands.
So that, upon the whole, I think we make an ample allowance, if we state the whole number now in New-York, Carolina and Georgia, including all refugees, &c. at twenty thousand men, officers included.
This is, in part, an answer to the question, "Whether their force increases or diminishes?" But it should be further considered, that there is a constant and rapid consumption of their men. Many die of sickness, numbers desert, there have been frequent skirmishes, in which they have ever had more men killed and wounded than the Americans: and now, so many of their troops are in Carolina and Georgia, where the climate is so unhealthy, that there is great reason to expect that the greatest part of that army will die of disease. And whoever considers the efforts the English have made in Germany, Ireland, Scotland and England, as well as America, for seven years successively, to raise men: the vast bounties they have offered, and the few they have obtained: Whoever considers the numbers they must lose this year by the severity of duty, and by sickness, in New-York, Carolina, Georgia and the West India islands, and the numbers that have been taken going to Quebec, North America, the East and West Indies; will be convinced, that all the efforts they can make will not enable them for the future to keep their numbers good.
I have the honour to be,
JOHN ADAMS,
Mr. Kalkoen.
From the London Independent Whig.
TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF YORK.
SIR,
If, on your retreat from office, you had gone into actual retirement, I should not now have the cruelty to disturb you: I would respect the shelter which misfortune reserves for her victims, and leave you in that privacy which is equally suited to the moderation of your talents and your virtues.
Your Royal Highness will be convinced that I am not to be easily impressed by common opinion, when I will admit that your existence has not been altogether useless to the country. To establish any valuable truth an example is better than a thousand lectures—we have a natural suspicion of theory, and might have lingered through ages of scepticism before we could have found so strong an example as that supplied by your Royal Highness—that no degradation can disqualify a man for the service of his country—that the most vulgar vice can give a lesson of morality, and the meanest thirst of power a triumph to the constitution.
I know that, to your delicacy of feeling, nothing is likely to be more unexpected or perhaps more painful than a publick charge of the cardinal virtues. The double accusation of piety and patriotism is, it must be owned, rather oppressive, for the blushing humility of a man who has hitherto succeeded in concealing his virtues from the suspicion of even his most intimate friends. But, Sir, if I am not mistaken, you were born for a publick example!—Other men may rest their claims on the gratitude, you deserve your reward from the justice of the country.—"Sepultam virtutem querimus"—and it is a duty which I dare not decline, to draw your buried merits up to light, and demand for them the honour which is their due.
I must be permitted to pause in your panegyric,—an old man's imagination sinks before the task of following you through your course of glory: and, in an age when every thing seems full of alteration, it is no slight
gratification to have discovered so striking an example of a total defiance of change, a mind steadily pursuing its original impulse, turning neither to the right nor to the left; neither to be awed by the obliquity of reason, or ashamed by the sneering impertinence of ridicule.
But to have enemies is the natural lot of merit. Your enemies may endeavour to represent your course as easy and secret, requiring any thing more than a due contempt of those restrictions which vulgar minds may hold sacred.—"Facilis descensus Averni." Yet I defy their bitterest malice to give another instance of a man who has devoted such opportunities and such industry to his purpose, or whose progress has been at once so regular and so precipitate—so rapid and so undeviating.
Other candidates for fashionable fame have exercised their faculties upon parts of the system;—Your Royal Highness may have few superiors at the gaming table or the Four-in-Hand Club, the race-course or the stew—but, for the range of the universal science, you are without a competitor!—You surpass them as far as the rapidity of instinct outstrips the tardiness of instruction—and for each and all, from the penning of a love-letter to the capitulation of an army; you are unequalled, unlimited, intimitable.
I can easily conceive that patriotism like yours would feel somewhat restless in retirement: a consciousness of superior abilities, naturally urges to their exertion. It is reported that you condescend still to direct the arrangements of the Commander in Chief's Office; and as if it were your determination to dazzle us with a blaze of mingled virtue, and a splendid self-denial to a princely patriotism, contenting yourself, with the pay and patronage of the command, and leaving to another the undivided honour of the responsibility.
But it is absurd to estimate you by the conceptions of common men. You have, probably, some secret instinct, some dark and prophetick consciousness that you have not fulfilled the end of your being, and paid your debt to your country. Some meditations on your past services to the Empire may have convinced you that you have been marked out for a memorable duty: that like the favourite slaves of the ancient tyrants, your assistance is necessary to the last hour of her renown; and that no other hand can so effectually shorten the pain of her final struggle.
Report has even gone so far as to say that the appointment of Lord Chatham to the command of the expedition is nothing more than an ingenious contrivance for your royal highness's immediate and publick re-examination of authority. As a friend to the feelings of an injured patriot, I would not advise you to trust too much to this intriguing expedient.—You will have to feel the prejudice to which merit like yours must always be exposed! You have already escaped its violence; a second plunge might not be equally fortunate.—The tide of publick opinion still runs strong against you. Your robes of office may have hitherto kept you on the surface, but they have been too much drenched not to have lost their buoyancy. They would be top heavy for your feebleness. You would be swept away at once by an irresistible torrent, and your country would have to lament the obscure waste of a life so illustrious, and devoted to the ends of national example.
Beware; I warn you, beware of taking on you the command of the army; it will be your ruin. But you must earn your fate by some humbler crime! if you are to suffer, let justice take its course; but the soiled and trampled laurels of our army must not be the wreath that binds the victim.
Stay, Sir, if you would not have every parent in the land railing curses on your head. Stay in your retirement; it is fittest for you. You may there best exhibit and indulge all those qualities which natures like yours feel as the first privileges of rank and opulence. You may be a Tiberias at Caprea, or a Domitian at his villa, and alternately enjoy the pure festivities of the one and the philosophic solitude of the other.
Beware of intruding yourself into command; the last army of the empire must not again be trusted with you before an enemy. I dread to look upon the consequence. You have made me feel more than I thought so many years had left to me!—You have roused an old man from the borders of the grave! I have not meddled with publick affairs for many years. I thought that, in turning the publick eye on the Graftons and Mansfields of my day, I had done my measure of service to my country; but I can serve her yet. I have been the best friend of your royal highness's family, and am personally yours when I warn you against daring to take any share of the publick authority. You can be safe only while you are obscure! The Tiger, in his cage, may be suffered to live an object of fearless abhorrence and cheap curiosity; but once let loose, it becomes the duty of every man to arm himself against the violence of the royal savage.
If you are not this moment the virtuous commander in chief, why is the influence of your retrenchments so totally predominant? Why is your enmity a simple ground of exclusion? Must we trace the serpent in every dark and sinuous winding of his retreat, by the infection of his trail?

Why, when such a man as Chatham is employed, is such a man as Ferguson thrown out of service? Is it because he took the single resolution of doing his duty with equal heroism in the Senate and in the field? Or is it that you think it but fair to acquaint us with the principles on which a higher rank may empower you to act, and take this opportunity of declaring that no man can be prepared to serve his country till he has turned traitor to his conscience, and that the duties of the army are contrary and hostile to the rights of the people?
It may be for your interest to meditate on those charges. I have still some hopes of your amendment. I will confess, that on this point, the general opinion is opposite to mine. Your friends attribute your past conduct to a persevering folly—your enemies to an obstinate vice. Both agree that as your errors were the work of nature, it is absurd to hope for their reformation; that, as you rushed into crime without reflection, so will you continue in it without remorse. But in my intercourse with you, I have observed a certain principle which has been termed the beginning of wisdom. The most degrading stain on other characters, is probably the paying of virtue in your's. If your feelings are not to be touched by the wrongs of the people, let your fears be roused by their resentment. The wrath of British men is slow but it is progressive; the effect of heavy injury, embittered by continual insult; not easily roused, but once roused, not to be laid without substantial justice; it will not be satisfied with cutting off the contemptible minions that cling round and prey upon you—it will be neither in your hereditary rank nor in your remembered services to protect you! The conflagration which has hitherto slumbered, or only thrown out its casual blaze shall awake: it shall not be content with feeding on the dry and worthless weeds that lie at your feet, it shall rise to the mighty of the forest, and, in their parched and blasted verdure, leave only the more striking monuments of its unsparing desolation.
Publick forbearance has been exhausted; the people cannot submit to further insult; they will not comprehend the honest policy of redeeming your character at the expense of your country; and, by the appointment of such men as Chatham and Dundas, proving to the nation that you're not the only hands by which it may be ruined.
Is my Lord Chatham a man fit to be put at the head of a British Expedition? What are his merits? Where are his exploits of successful intrepidity or practiced skill? Is it for his political virtues or his martial prowess? Is it that your love of justice has been enraptured by the good natured impartiality which has made him the pliant instrument of so many administrations? Or is it that you reason from his civil to his military accomplishments, not unjustly inferring that the man who has spent his whole life in the barter of office, will be peculiarly dextrous at a convention, and in spite of Hondscoate and the Helder, obliterate even your renown in the art of capitulating with the enemy.
You are not yet totally ruined. I dare not bid the vilest criminal despair. Your duty is plain; dismiss those substitutes of yours; send old Dundas to Chelsea and his pension; send Chatham to his cheap indulgences, his reversions, and his half pay; tell him that the people will not suffer him to serve them; that they are beginning to know and despise such men; that their service is not the private sinecure it used to be; and that, if they have punished the tripping honour of a Prince, they will not be more lenient to the stately peridy of a Peer!
Then, Sir, instantly retire; misfortune has but yet done half her work; she has brought you to shame, let her now bring you to repentance! It would be useless to disguise from you that the period must be long and the remorse sincere, before the empire can consider you as the Son of its sovereign.
But I once more warn you to beware of retrieving your character by any sudden experiment on popular applause! If it be true that from Lord Chatham's incapacity you look to his ill success, and from that to your assuming the command with some comparative éclat, no language can be strong enough for your reprobation. But the plan has too much of laboured treachery for your indolence. This would not be the spirit of the soldier struggling fairly in the great cause which would enoble his fall. There in another character; it has probably suggested itself to your royal highness: it is the cowardly marauder, lingering behind till the danger is over, and then stealing forth in darkness and security, to insult the bodies of the dead, and bring home an unresisting spoil from the desolation of the field.
JUNIUS.
From the (London) Independent Whig, Sept. 17, 1809.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
The refusal, on the part of our Government, to ratify the engagements made by Mr. Erskine, has (as might reasonably be expected) created much ferment in America. Indeed, if we may credit a Letter from New-York, of the 12th ult. a Treaty between the U. States and France has actually been concluded. This Letter states that the Wasp, an American Schooner, was to leave America on the 16th ult. with a messenger, charged with despatches for the American Chargé d'Affairs at Paris. If this information prove correct, (and we cannot consider it improbable,) another consoling elucidation of the beneficial and enlightened policy adopted by our Ministers, is made apparent, and, in addition to the innumerable obligations that claim the glowing gratitude of the People of England, they have now to acknowledge the conduct that has
converted a well-disposed and honourable nation—one with whom (by only acting honest and prudent ) we might have formed an alliance of friendship—into an enemy—a powerful foe, rendered terrible by insult and wrong which it has received at our hands. It would appear that our Ministers sometimes play the knave, sometimes the fool, and not unfrequently the world is indulged with their exhibiting the characters united. A full sample of their skill in each and both, we think has been exhibited in their behaviour towards America—their systematick, evasive and shuffling, conduct appears, in its tendency, to have had two effects—first, to waste the patience and aggravate the indignation of a brave and honourable country; and, in the second to sink and degrade our national character in the eyes and estimation of the world. This country, in the unhappy difference that has subsisted between the two nations, was the first aggressor in the scandalous insult offered to the American flag, and the tardiness and reluctance manifested by our ministers to ratify an adjustment which has been solemnly made by their Envoy, in the name of our Government, exhibits but too forcibly another melancholy proof of the infatuation and folly which mark their character. America, at this moment, holds a distinguished situation in the rank of nations;—she has acquired her importance by virtue, and by a perseverance in those laws, and by an adoption of that conduct, which is congenial to the feelings of every honourable Briton, and which animated the successful and glorious career of our illustrious forefathers. America was originally driven by the iniquity of British Ministers to fight for her liberties and independence, and her sons established their rights by the sword, virtuously drawn in the most sacred cause that can inspire men: However a few prejudiced Writers and upstart ignorant Statesmen in this country may affect to contemn Americans, they must be considered by every enlightened and good mind, as brave a People as any in the known world. We admire their becoming tenacity in the protection of their national character and dignity. When they held out to us the hand of AMITY, our sapient rulers spurned their proffered friendship, preferring (as they generally have done) bloodshed to peace . The American had no alternative but to unsheathe the sword, and when provoked, to fight for their rights and liberties—they fought and conquered. The commencement of all our national troubles are to be traced in our arrogant, contemptuous, and unjust, treatment of the Americans . Surely it is time we profited by the lessons we have been taught in the school of adversity, and that we became wise enough as a People not to suffer the arrogance and villainy of alternate Ministerial Factions to rivet those chains on Britons that Americans disdained to wear!
BY THE MAIL.
NEW-YORK, DEC. 12. SUICIDE.
Yesterday morning, about 7 o'clock, a gentleman young man put a period to his existence, on the Battery, by discharging a loaded pistol, the contents of which went through his head. Several individuals on the Battery at the time, hastened to the fatal spot where the corpse lay. A piece of paper was pinned to his coat, mentioning his name and the number of the house at which he lodged; to which he was immediately conveyed by his friends, and was interred in the afternoon.
We are permitted by one of his best friends to say, that this unfortunate young gentleman was Mr. JOHN MOSHIER, aged about 27—that he was a few years since, a partner of the house of Green & Moshier, of Albany—that since the dissolution of partnership he had resided part of the time in St. Domingo—that he lately arrived here from the Havana—that in those places he had done considerable business—and that, though he was not altogether fortunate in his mercantile transactions, yet that he was not really embarrassed.
We further learn, that he was brought up in the counting-house of Mr. Caleb Greene, at Newport, (R. I.) and that his parents now reside at Galloway, in the township of Saratoga, in this state, about forty miles from Albany.
Mr. Moshier though of an eccentric turn of mind, was remarkably honest and correct in his dealings—had a high and correct sense of honour, and had a mind far above the sanctioned littleness of the present day.
It appears that Mr. Moshier has long had it in contemplation thus to deprive himself of his existence; and has by a lengthy manuscript found in his trunk, reasoned himself into the propriety of this most horrid of acts. For several years of his life, he was under very serious religious impressions; which, however, from a misconception of the precious doctrines of the Christian religion, dwindled into deism. How truly lamentable is such a Death!
LEXINGTON, (KEN.) NOV. 13.
A SERIOUS CAUTION.
Beware of the Imposter and Swindler. A man, whose real name is Mathew Hancock, but has passed by several other names in different places, has been traversing the United States in various directions about 4 years; imposing on the citizens in many ways but more particularly in pretending to make cotton and other machinery, of which he knows nothing except how to push those who are unfortunate enough to employ him into great expense, but ere that is found out he always contrives to obtain credit of his employers and others, which he never pays. This has been his general practice, as can be well
attested by many persons in Rhode-Island, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Charleston, S. C. In Rhode-Island, among numerous other villainous acts, he married a widow with a family and a comfortable farm well stocked, who was induced by him under false pretences, to sell all her property amounted to $2000 or upwards, which when he got into possession he decamped, and left her and her children without a cent or home.
In Charleston, he put the Homespun Company to several thousand doll's. expense, by pretending to make their machinery, and at the same time obtained credit of different store-keepers to the amount of several thousand more, which he stole off without paying, and yet, strange to tell, none of these gentlemen thought proper to guard their fellow-citizens from the same fate, by advertising him.
Numerous other facts, and circumstances could be mentioned, but as they will take up too much room in an advertisement, we decline stating them here, especially as these will suffice to shew his prominent features.
He has done us and another person here considerable injury by pretending to make machinery, and has obtained credit from several persons, whom he has left unpaid. He also assumes different religious habits; sometimes he will pass for a strict Methodist, and at others pretends to belong to the society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, &c. as best suits his detestable purposes of fraud.
In person he is about five feet six inches high, well made, fair complexion, round face, with a scar on his forehead, which is bald, but has rather a feminine softness in his features, walks quick and sprightly, talks much and fast, but is rather apt to stammer when wishing to deceive but not quite settled his plan, a great boaster, fond of musick and dancing, but much more so of liquor, in which he frequently indulges to excess, and is then very quarrelsome; he is so much given to lying that it is supposed by those who have been most in his company, not above one story to a hundred, is true.
He left this place about three weeks ago and took the road to Louisville, and may proceed to Natchez or New-Orleans; but as that is only conjecture, citizens in every direction had better be on their guard, as the first appearance has something prepossessing. Should therefore any person after reading this, discover the fellow in any place, now, or at any future time, they should immediately caution the publick to beware of him, as there is no end to his wiles and deceptions. We have had our suspicions that he is a British incendiary, of which country he is a native, for certain we are that by his practices he discourages manufacturers almost as effectually as if he burnt down their buildings, nor should we have taken this trouble were it not more particularly to guard our fellow citizens who may be embarking in the manufacturing line, as we know from experience such imposters to be a great discouragement in their present infant state.
JOHN WRIGGLESWORTH & Co. Lexington Cotton Factory, Nov. 1809.
We the undersigned, having observed the conduct of Mathew Hancock in this place, consider the above description of him to be just and proper, and from the known respectability of John Wrigglesworth & Co. are confident they would not state the circumstances which happened in other places without just grounds for so doing.
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The Editors of different papers throughout the Union, would render the citizens a real service by giving the above a few insertions.
Latest Foreign News.
SEMLIN, SEPT. 7.
The Russian army besieging Ismael is 30,000 strong. The Turks make a most vigorous defence. An army of observation covers the siege against that of the Grand Vizier, which has advanced to Silistria, while another corps is proceeding along the coast of the Black Sea, upon Varna. It is possible the two armies will ere long come to an engagement.
ST. PETERSBURGH, SEPT. 20.
The fortress of Ismael continues to be closely blockaded by our troops under the orders of Gen. Walnow.
GOTTENBURG, OCT. 19.
The American Col. BURN returned from Stockholm about a month ago and left this yesterday for Copenhagen, whence he will proceed as soon as he has obtained a pass, to Paris. He lived here in the most recluse way, and his appearance is very dejected.
A son of the renowned Gen. Blucher arrived here this morning from England, whither he was sent with despatches from the Archduke Charles.
FROM THE FRENCH AND DUTCH PAPERS.
STRASBURGH, OCT. 18.
We yesterday received the happy tidings of the treaty of peace having been signed, and the following letter was published:—
Letter from his Majesty the Emperor to the General of Division, Desbureau.
"General Desbureau.—Bring it to the knowledge of the Empress by means of the telegraph that peace was signed on the 14th inst. at 9 o'clock, by M. Champagny and Prince Lichtenstein; make the same known to your division, and to the inhabitants of my good city Strasburgh. I pray to God that he may take you into his holy keeping."
(Signed) "NAPOLEON" This is a true copy. (Signed) "DESBUREAUX"
PARIS, OCT. 26.
The intelligence of the conclusion of peace with Austria having reached Versailles on the 18th at night, the whole town was illuminated.
The happy tidings was announced here this morning by a discharge of 100 pieces of cannon and has night published in all the theatres. At the opera houses the Tranjan was given, and when the actress who performed Paulina pronounced the verse—
"Romans, c'est a Cesar qu'il faut en rendre grace" "Romans, it is to Cesar that thanks ought to be returned for it."
The whole house rang with peals of applause, and repeated shouts of "Long live the Emperor."
OCT. 19.
We are assured that her Majesty the Empress has received a telegraphick despatch, announcing the conclusion of peace with Austria on the 4th of Oct. the anniversary of the battle of Jena.
OCT. 23.
An article from Antwerp, after describing the rejoicings which had taken place in that city, on account of the conclusion of peace between Austria and France, states under date of Oct. 23, "We are this moment informed, that his Imperial and Royal Majesty will arrive within a few days in our city; his Excellency the Minister of Marine is just arrived."
BAYONNE, OCT. 19.
The day before yesterday arrived in this place 2000 draft horses belonging to the Imperial mews. We understand that several corps of troops will shortly pass through this town, on their march to Spain. A great number of them have already reached Angouleme.
Marshall Ney, Duke of Elchingen, is shortly expected here from Spain.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.
OCT. 29.
Despatches were received this morning from Lord Wellesley dated on the 10th inst. He was preparing to return to this country immediately. Our army in Spain was recovering fast. The French have pushed a corps into La Mancha.
OCT. 31.
For the last three successive days we have received the latest French papers exclusively. Those of today are to the 25th inst. They enable us to contradict the rumour of Buonaparte's illness.
There is some credit to a report to-day that peace has been concluded between Russia and the Turks. The latter gives up Wallachia and Moldavia.
We learn from undoubted authority, and we communicate the resolution with sincere regret, that Ministers have finally determined that the Island of Walcheren is to be retained at every risk and loss. The utmost exertions are also to be made for the preservation of Portugal; and all the disposable force in England is under orders for those two destinations. On Saturday an order was sent down to the Sussex district, for every regiment, except the 16th light horse, to hold itself in readiness for embarkation.
We are enabled to state that the Ministerial arrangements are completed. Lord Liverpool is to succeed Lord Castlereagh as Secretary of State for the War and Colonies; Mr. Ryder is to be Secretary of State for Home Department, in the room of Lord Liverpool, and Mr. Charles Manners son to the Archbishop of Canterbury succeeds Mr. Ryder as Judge Advocate. The Cabinet will therefore consist of the following Members:—Mr. Percival, Lord Eldon, Lord Liverpool, Lord Bathurst, Mr. Ryder, Lord Camden, Lord Westmorland, Lord Harrowby, Mr. Dundas, Lord Mulgrave and Lord Chatham.
WHITEHALL, OCT. 28.
The King has been pleased to constitute and appoint the Right Hon. Henry John Viscount Palmerston to be his Majesty's Secretary at War.
LONDON, NOV. 8.
We this day received Paris papers to the 20th, Dutch papers to the 29th, Spanish papers to the 20th, and Portuguese papers to the 24th of October, of which we have given copious extracts.
Lord Wellington, it will be seen, was at Lisbon on the 23d. but was about to join the army, and a Russian man of war has been burnt at Lisbon. Geronia still holds out.
The French in Madrid continue to send to Bayonne the principal persons of character who have any influence with the people.
Despatches were received from Marquis Wellesley yesterday, dated October 16. His Lordship unable to resist the temptation of the "Loaves and Fishes," was preparing to embark for England.
NOV. 4.
From the extensive Coast of the Peninsula, vessels arrive almost daily. From Gijon we learn that the Asturias and Galicia enjoy a temporary tranquillity by the absence of the enemy. From Portugal we learn that letters concur in stating, that by the sword, by famine, and by disease, that army which left England in such gallant array—is reduced to fewer than 12,000 effectives. It is now impossible to doubt the evacuation of a country which has been the grave of two of the finest armies that ever left the British shores.
From Walcheren the advices are if possible, still less favourable. Disease is confidently asserted to resist the utmost of medical science and practical skill, in that mephitick swamp. Whilst our force is thus hourly diminishing in that deadly place, Napoleon is making vigorous preparations to attack the Island. Of inquiry into the causes of the failure of the Antwerp Expedition, we now hear not one word. The late commander has a seat in the Council Board, and is understood to enjoy the especial favour and protection of his Majesty, who as report says, is satisfied with the written statement of that noble commander. Whether His Majesty has also received that of the gallant Sir Richard Strachan we know not. In many cases, to have the last word is highly important; but it may be apprehended, that in the present instance the first word, like the first blow in a battle has the best chance.
American Congress.
IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Giles, was read a second time.
The bill to prevent the abuse of the privileges and immunities of foreign ministers within the U. S. was read a second time, and made the order of the day for to-morrow.
THURSDAY, DEC. 7.
Mr. Lely gave notice that he should to-morrow ask leave to bring in a bill to repeal the law suspending the recruiting service.
The resolution for amending the constitution with respect to the tenure of office of the judges of the United States, was, on motion of Mr. Pope, referred to a select committee.
FRIDAY, DEC. 8.
Mr. Lely, agreeable to notice, presented a bill to repeal the act to suspend, for a limited time the recruiting service.
RUTTIRE WITH MR. JACKSON.
The resolution reported by Mr. Giles, approving the conduct of the Executive in refusing to hold any further communication with Mr. Jackson, was taken up in the Senate, as in committee of the whole.

The resolution having been read, Mr. Giles made the following, among other appropriate remarks:— This course of conduct is essential to the Executive. The President ought to know, whether, with the indispensable co-operation of Congress, he ought to proceed with dignified moderation and intelligence, to assert and maintain the rights, the honour and the interests of the American people; or whether, for the want of that co-operation, he shall be reduced to the necessity of being compelled to retreat his steps, and leave to Congress to abandon these high attributes of the nation, and with their degradation, to record their country's ruin and disgrace. No, sir, it is not possible that an American Congress does exist, or can ever exist, that would not spring from themselves every vestige of an idea that they could be brought under any circumstances to perform so degrading and dishonourable a task. Sir, in a contest between your own and a foreign nation, it can never be wrong to join the standard of your country. Then, sir, here is a rallying point. It is a plain and obvious one. No understanding can mistake it. No heart can disapprove it. It is our own government. Let that be the rallying point—There never can be a more propitious moment than the present for casting into oblivion all former irritations and dissensions. There can never be a plainer case presented to the human understanding. There never were more urgent considerations in favour of the course recommended. Whether we respect their repulsive effects upon British hostility, or their harmonizing effects among ourselves, they appear to me to be equally strong and persuasive. May I not then, sir, indulge the pleasing hope, that the resolution before you will be received as the signal of unanimity in Congress, and joyfully hailed in that character through the whole of this great and extended country? Sir, does it not manifest a strange perverseness in the human character, for us to observe that when it is perfectly at our option, we should choose to distress ourselves by irritations and resentments, rather than delight ourselves with harmony and mutual good offices! Especially, sir, when the latter choice would command the respect, if not excite the alarm of our enemy. For, sir, do you believe that if Great Britain saw the strong arm of this nation stretched out to oppose her unjust spirit of hostility, guided in all its operations by one undivided will, she would so readily encounter its powerful influence, as if she saw it paralyzed in all its efforts, from the want of an unity of will and action? No, sir, we undervalue our energies and importance, if we were to suppose that her conduct would be the same in both of these situations; or that she is at all indifferent to the course of conduct now to be pursued by us. Let us all unite, sir, in this proposition and disappoint her mistaken calculations upon her influence in this country. I verily believe, that union is all that is wanting to appease her hostile spirit towards us.—After Mr. Giles had concluded, the question was taken on the passage of the resolution to a third reading. There were 24 members present; besides the President pro tem.—of whom 20 voted in favour of it. It was ordered to a third reading on Monday. The bill to prevent the abuse of the privileges and immunities enjoyed by foreign ministers, within the United States was read. The question being put on its passage to a third reading—Mr. Hillhouse said he could have no objection to the passage of such a bill, if he were satisfied of the necessity of it. Mr. Giles said that he did not feel himself at this time qualified to go into any observations on the bill. The motion for postponement was agreed to. Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, DEC. 4.
NATIONAL BANKS AND INTERNAL IM-PROVEMENT. Mr. Nicholson laid on the table the following resolution which was ordered to be printed:— Resolved , That provision be made by law for a general national establishment of Banks throughout the United States; and that the profits arising from the same, together with such surpluses of revenue as may accrue, be appropriated for the "general welfare" in the construction of publick roads and canals, and the establishment of seminaries for education throughout the United States." VIOLATIONS OF NEUTRAL RIGHTS. Mr. Troup, begged leave to submit to the consideration of the House several resolutions which had for their object the vindication of the commercial rights of the United States against the belligerent nations of Europe. He submitted them at this time with less reluctance, because the introduction of them was in no wise inconsistent with the most friendly negotiation which might be pending with foreign governments. Reserving for another occasion further remarks, I beg leave to read the resolutions to the House. Mr. Troup then read the following resolutions:— Resolved , That it is expedient to authorize the President by law to instruct the commanders of the armed vessels of the United States, to stop and bring into the ports of the same, all ships or vessels with the cargoes, the property of the subjects of the King of Great Britain, and of the Emperor of France, bound to ports other than those within the dominions or colonies of either. Resolved , That it is expedient to authorize by law the detention of all ships or vessels with their cargoes the property of the subjects of the King of Great Britain until the duties to be regulated and ascertained by law shall be first levied and collected upon the goods and merchandise whereof the said ships or vessels shall be laden, and until the said ships or vessels shall have received due licence to depart. Resolved , That it is expedient further to authorize by law the detention of all ships or vessels with their cargoes, the property of the subjects of the Emperor of France brought within the ports of the United States, there to abide the final decision or order of the government in relation the same. Resolved , That an ad valorem duty be levied and collected on all goods, wares and merchandise of British produce or manufacture. Resolved , That it is expedient further to authorize the President on payment of the duties authorised to be levied and collected on the goods laden on board vessels the property of the subjects of the King of Great Britain, forthwith to grant a licence to such vessels to depart and to proceed to the port of original destination without further hindrance or molestation. The House having agreed to consider these resolutions. On motion of Mr. Troup, they were ordered to lie on the table, as he had taken to give every member the same time to consider them, as he had himself taken. THURSDAY, DEC. 7. Mr. Morrow, from the Committee of Publick Lands, reported a resolution for reviving the act respecting British refugees, which was adopted and referred to the Committee of Publick Lands, with directions to bring in a bill accordingly.
The engrossed bill supplementary to an act "for extending the right of suffrage in the territory of Indiana, and for other purposes," was read a third time and passed.
MANUFACTURES.
Mr. Saybert observed that on the 5th day of December, 1791, the original report of the Secretary of the Treasury (General Alexander Hamilton) on the subject of manufactures was ordered to lie on the table. He said it was a document which contained much important matter and did honour to its author. He conceived it might be made the basis on which an important superstructure might be raised. He therefore moved that it should be printed for the use of the members of the house.—Agreed to. On motion of Mr. Poindexter the following resolution was adopted, and a committee of five appointed in pursuance thereof. Resolved , that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expediency of extending jurisdiction to the superior courts of the several territories of the U. States, in which a distinct court has not been established, for the trial of treason and other offences against the laws of the United States, committed within the limits of said territories; and to empower said courts to pronounce such judgment or sentence, on conviction of the offenders, as the law directs, and that they have leave to report by bill or otherwise."
Mr. Paydras presented a memorial from the corporation of New Orleans against the claim set up by Edward Livingston, Esq., to the Batture in front of the Fauxbourg of St. Mary's—Referred to the committee of publick lands.
DUELS, &c.
Mr. Bacon said he held in his hands three propositions which he deemed it his duty to submit to the House. They were not for the regulation of the great concerns with foreign nations, but for the necessary object of regulating themselves. It would be seen that these resolutions had not grown out of any personal considerations nor out of any particular case, but out of the serious evils to which the house had been exposed by the want of such regulations from the commencement of the government. In 1796, the evil had risen to such a height that the house had unequivocally expressed its opinion on it. Mr. Bacon said he felt it his duty to express his sense on the subject by laying the resolutions on the table, and more particularly as he understood that the subject was now agitated in the committee appointed to draft rules and orders for the government of the house. He would merely remark that the resolution might not be correct in form, or they might be altogether erroneous in principle. He was not anxious as to the particular form; but he was decidedly in favour of the general object, and wished to take the sense of the House on it. For himself he was prepared to act on them; but for the convenience of others he wished them to lie on the table.
Resolved , That the committee appointed to report on the rules and orders for the government of the house, do report a rule declaring "that if any member in the course of debate shall make use of opprobrious or villifying language with respect to any member, or call into question the integrity of his motives, or those of either branch of the government in relation to the discharge of his official duties, except on a motion for impeachment or for other interposition of the constitutional powers of this house—or apply to either in decorous or reproachful expressions—it shall be deemed a breach of the orders of the house."
That said committee be instructed further to report a rule declaring, "That if any person during the session of Congress, whether a member of the house or not, shall give or send to any member during his usual attendance at the seat of government, a challenge to fight a duel, or if the member so challenged shall accept the same, it shall be deemed a breach of the privileges of the house, as well on the part of such members as on that of any other person, whether a member or not, who shall be aiding, abetting or assisting in giving or sending such challenge, or in carrying the same into effect, and every such member shall be held liable to be expelled from the house therefor."
That said committee be further instructed to report a rule declaring—"That if any person during the session of Congress, whether a member of the House or not, shall commit personal violence or assault upon any member during his actual attendance at the seat of government, it shall be deemed a breach of the privileges of the house, as well on the part of the person so assaulting as on that of any other person, who shall be aiding, abetting or assisting therein, and such person, if a member, shall be held liable to be punished therefor, at the discretion of the House."
Ordered to lie on the table. Mr. Macon observed that the committee appointed to draft rules and regulations for the government of the House would sit on Saturday.
Mr. Bacon said he should call for the consideration of his motion tomorrow.
FRIDAY, DEC. 8.
A petition from the citizens of Washington praying for a law to make a turnpike road to meet a road about to be constructed in a direct line from Baltimore, was referred to the committee on the District of Columbia. Mr. Morrow reported a bill for extending the time for issuing and locating military land warrants; which was twice read and referred to a committee of the whole. Mr. Sawyer made two unsuccessful attempts to obtain the consideration of a motion made by him a few days ago to erect a separate committee of manufactures. And the House adjourned till Monday.
NEWPORT: WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 1809.
We beg leave to apologize to our patrons for the delay attending the publication of the Documents, &c.—A disappointment in obtaining a supply of paper for the same, is the cause of the delay. It will, however, be ready for subscribers at 12 o'clock, to-morrow.
LATEST FROM LISBON. NEW-YORK, DEC. 14.
By the ship Lawrence, Capt. Dunbar, in 41 days from Lisbon, which port he left on the 2d of November, we learn verbally, that about 150 sail of British transports lay in the Tagus, 50 of which had recently arrived—that no battle had lately taken place between the British and French Armies, and that it was reported that Buonaparte was marching an army of 100,000 men into Spain; that the British troops had evacuated Bilboa; and that no fresh troops had lately arrived from England.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
ILLUSTRATION OF BRITISH HUMANITY.
Those, who with Pickering, think the British have done us no essential injury , are invited to read the following document. Its authenticity may be depended on, and if questioned, will be established. It is, one would think, of a nature to speak its own comment, and to defy all the powers of eloquence to give it any adventitious or artificial point or effect against that government. But there can be no doubt, the Pickers will be able to extenuate the atrocity it records into a peccadillo, to transmute the guilt into innocence; nay, to exalt the criminality into merit. It is reprinted as a theme for the trial of their ingenuity at apology. It is a matter of curious expectation, how their resources on so trying an occasion, will be displayed.
The life, confession, and last dying words of WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM , formerly the British provost-marshal, in the city of New-York ; who was executed in London , the 10th of August, 1791, taken from his own mouth, by the ordinary of Newgate .
I, WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM , was born in Dublin Barracks, in the year 1738. My father was trumpeter to the Blue Dragoons; and at the age of eight years I was placed with an officer, as his servant, in which station I continued until I was 16; and being a great proficient in horsemanship, I was taken as an assistant to the riding master of the troop; and in the year 1761, was made Sergeant of Dragoons. But the peace coming the year following, I was disbanded. Being bred to no profession, I took up with a woman who kept a gin shop in a blind alley, near the Coal-Yard; but the house being searched for stolen goods and my doxy taken to Newgate, I thought it most prudent to decamp, and accordingly set off for the north, and arrived at Drogheda, where in a few months after, I married the daughter of an Excise-man, by whom I had three sons. About the year 1772, we removed to Newry, where I commenced the profession of a scow-banker, which is that of enticing mechanics and country people to ship themselves for America, on promises of great advantage, and then artfully getting an indenture upon them, in consequence of which, on their arrival in America they are sold or obliged to serve a term of years for their passage. I embarked at Newry, in the ship Nudham , for New-York, and arrived at that port on the 4th of August, 1774, with some indentured servants I had kidnapped in Ireland; but they were liberated in New-York, on account of the bad usage they received from me during the passage. In that city I used the profession of breaking horses, and teaching ladies and gentlemen to ride; but rendering myself obnoxious to the citizens in their infant struggles for freedom, I was obliged to fly on board the Asia man-of-war, and from thence to Boston; where my known opposition to the measures pursued by the Americans, in support of their rights, was the first thing that recommended me to the notice of Gen. Gage; and when the war commenced I was appointed Provost-Marshal to the royal army, which placed me in a situation to wreak my vengeance on the Americans. I shudder at the many murders I have been accessory to, both with and without orders from government, especially while in New-York; during which time there were more than 2000 prisoners starved in the different Churches, by stopping their rations, which I sold. There were also 275 American prisoners and obnoxious persons executed, out of all which number, there were only about one dozen publick executions, which chiefly consisted of British and Hessian deserters. The mode for private execution was thus conducted:—A guard was despatched from the Provost, about half after 12 at night, to Barrack-street, and the neighbourhood of the upper barracks, to order the people to shut their window-shutters and put out their lights, forbidding them to presume to look out of their windows or doors on pain of death. After which the unfortunate prisoners were conducted, gagged, just behind the upper barracks, and hung without ceremony! and there buried by the black prisoners of the Provost. At the end of the war I returned to Old England, with the army, and settled in Wales, being a cheaper place to live in than any populous city; but was at length persuaded to go to London, where I entered so warmly into the prevailing dissipation, that I soon found my circumstances embarrassed; to relieve which I mortgaged my half pay, but that being soon expended, I forged a draft for three hundred pounds sterling, on the Board of Ordnance: I was detected in presenting it
for acceptance, was apprehended, tried, and convicted, for which offence I am here to suffer ignominious death.
I beg the prayers of all good Christians, as well as pardon and forgiveness of GOD, for the many horrid murders I have been accessory to. WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM.
MARINE LIST.
PORT OF NEWPORT. Cleared —Ship Trist , Baylow, Charleston, S.C.; brig German Peggy , Gorton, Havana; schr. Harriet , Lee, Norfolk; do. Adams , Tew, New-York; sloop Maria , Atwood, Plymouth; do. Melinda , Eames, Georgetown; do. Union , Lake, Norfolk; do. Alonso , Westcott, New-York. Entered —Ship Ocean , Lawton, Cottenburgh; do. Rapid , Murfey, Liverpool; do. Rufus King , Clark, do.; sloop Fame , Walden, New-York; do. Aurora , Gahog, do.; do. Fame , Davis, do.; do. Liberty , Micholls, Richmond.
PUBLICK DOCUMENTS
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Rhode-Island Insurance Company.
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Poetry.
From the London Traveller.
LORD CASTLEREAGH AND SIR WM. CURTIS.
Many persons of sensibility were much affected at the parting interview between Lord Castlereagh, and Sir Wm. Curtis, when the worthy Alderman sailed with the Expedition. Since Gay's "Black-eyed Susan," there has scarcely occurred a more pleasing subject for Lyric Poetry, and a Parody on that beautiful composition has been prettily attempted by Mr. Dent.
The simile of the Skylark and Mr. Hawkins Browne, is one of Mr. Dent's happiest efforts.
All in the Downs the Fleet was moor'd, The streamers waving in the wind, When CASTLEREAGH appear'd on board, "Ah! where shall I my CURTIS find? "Tell me, ye jovial Sailors, tell me true, If my fat WILLIAM sails among your crew!"
WILLIAM, who high upon the poop, Rock'd by the billows to and fro, Heard, as he sup'd his turtle-soup, The well-known VISCOUNT's voice below, The spoon drops greasy from his savoury hands, And quick as lightning on the deck he stands.
So ISAAC HAWKINS BROWNE at prayer Shuts close his hymn-book to his breast, If PERCEVAL's shrill note he hear, And drops into the Treasury nest, The noblest Biscuit-baker in the fleet, Might envy WILLIAM's ear that call so sweet.
"Oh CASTLEREAGH, thou spotless Peer, "My Vote shall ever true remain, "Let me wipe off that Union tear, "We only part to meet again. Charge Ministers about—I—my Vote shall be The faithful compass that still points to thee!"
"Believe not what Reformers say, "Who tempt with doubts thy constant mind, They swear Contractors, when away, "Two strings to ev'ry bow can find; "Yes, yes, believe them when they tell thee so, "Thine are my only strings, and only bow."
"Though Finishing claim this face to-day, Let not a paler statesman mourn, "Though cannon roar, yet CASTLEREAGH "Shall see his Alderman return. "All safe and sound, tho' forc'd meat balls should fly, "And claret still shall wet his civick eye."
Tremendous CHATHAM gave the word, Sir Home his swelling topsails spread, No longer CASTLEREAGH's on board, Sir WILLIAM went, and went to bed, The Visceroy's boat unwilling rows to land, "A few!" he cried, and waved his lily hand.
AMUSING MISCELLANY.
FROM THE ANTHOLOGY.
Original Letters, from an American Traveller in Europe, to his friends in this country.
LETTER TWENTY-FOURTH.
Rome, December 6, 1804.
MY DEAR FRIEND,
You will perceive by the dates of my letters, that if my days are devoted to curiosity and amusement, all my evenings are sacred to my friends. If I do not succeed in giving you a tolerable picture of Rome it will be for the want of talents, rather than exertion.
I have remarked that the Romans in the later periods of their history, were more devoted to luxury than they had ever been even to military glory. I have given a short sketch of their amphitheatres and circuses, which were devoted to pugilistic combats, and to contests of gladiators: to races, both pedestrian and equestrian: and to combats with wild beasts. In the latter case, criminals condemned to die, were thrown in to combat with lions, tigers, wild-boars and buffaloes; and if they were happy enough to vanquish their ferocious enemies, they were liberated.
Rome had besides these, two Naumachias, or large basins of water, in which naval combats were exhibited, for the amusement of the people. One of them, that of Domitian, was in the square, a place on which we at present reside; and it is now replaced by a fountain made by the celebrated Bernini.
The exhibition of naval combats in the midst of a great city, though astonishing to a citizen of the present age who has not seen Rome, ceases to be so, when he knows the grandeur and extent of the Roman works for the transportation of water into the city.
If the Romans deserve celebrity for the manner in which they triumphed over the obstacles, which opposed their progress: if their valour, their love of their country, their vast power, their extensive dominions, their magnificence and splendid demand our admiration; believe me, their operations and their labours in Italy, and in every country, to which their arms extended in procuring water in their cities, are worthy of admiration, scarcely inferior. The noblest relics, which have resisted the hand of time, are their aqueducts. Not to mention the Aqua Felicia, the Aqua Appia, and several other inferior aqueducts, the Aqua Claudia alone would have rendered the name of the Romans immortal. If more is not said of these things, in speaking of the Romans, it is only because so much can be said of them on every topic. The Aqua Claudia is brought to Rome from a distance of no less than forty miles: it is conveyed the whole distance in a vast aqueduct, supported by brick arches, and which preserves its level throughout. It comes from ground so elevated, that they are able to carry it to the highest mountains in the city, on the top of which it rises in vigorous and picturesque jets d'eau. Many people, willing to depreciate every thing grand, have lamented, that the Romans did not know the art of transporting water under ground, that they were unacquainted with the laws, which govern fluids, that they deemed it necessary always, to preserve the level. Be it so, if you please; though I doubt it. I came to Europe with the same prejudices, for I call them such; but I have reason to alter my opinion. The Romans who now perfectly understand the laws of fluids, cannot manage them so well as the Romans did, in order to convey them under ground, to rise and descend hills, you must have pipes perfectly tight and strong. They must be either of lead, iron, or wood. No art that has yet been discovered can enable you to carry a large volume of water, in a degree equal to that conveyed by the Roman works, contained in any substance yet known. If you exceed certain dimensions, the pipes burst. To procure a great quantity of water you must multiply the number of your pipes, and thus your expense equals that of those grand aqueducts. In all the
great cities of Europe, except Rome, water is a precious and scarce article: they are obliged to be avaricious of it. But in Rome, where they have availed themselves of the labour of their ancestors, where the old aqueducts, in some places still remain, they bring a whole brook into the city, in a single aqueduct, and after supplying all the wants and luxuries of the inhabitants of every description, after exhibiting it in a thousand charming forms; millions of tons of water are hourly poured and wasted away in the Tiber. One single fountain, that of Trevi, the most magnificent in the world, wastes as much water as would supply any ordinary city; but it is a rich and luxuriant waste, it cools and refreshes the air in summer; it cleanses their streets, and it exhibits the most enchanting spectacle, which Europe can boast. That I am not singular in these sentiments, is certain, because within forty years, and since the laws of fluid have been perfectly known, the city of Montpellier, in France, with the aid of the province of Languedoc, have made a vast aqueduct on Roman principles, supported by double rows of arches one over each other, and conveying the water of a lake for more than seven miles to that city; when arrived at the city, it is suffered to form little lakes, cool, refreshing, graceful, luxurious. Not like the paltry aqueduct of Boston, conveying its streams through reeds or quills, and of which you are even then, frequently deprived: but descending in torrents, with a noise and freshness, that at once delights and astonishes! The remains of the aqueducts at Rome, besides those which supply the city at present, are the most considerable and extensive relics of ancient grandeur. In whatever quarter of the environs you ramble, you encounter these vast piles, lifting their massive heads on high and stretching beyond your view. They are still in high preservation.
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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-Kington, next door to PHILIP TIL-LINGHAST, 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. 23, 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 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 an excellent FARM, containing about 100 acres of good Land, situated on Jamestown, about 3 miles north of the Ferry; with 2 convenient Dwelling Houses and other necessary Out-Buildings, thereon standing. There is an excellent Spring of Water near the House, and the land is well watered. Said Farm contains a good Orchard, and well Fenced. Possession given previous to the 25th of March next. For further information apply to ELISHA TEW, on the Premises. Jamestown Dec. 7.
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.
FARM.
FOR SALE, by the subscriber, a valuable Farm, situated in the town of Portsmouth, adjoining that of SAMUEL BLAN, 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.
FARM—FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber will sell his Farm, in Middletown, on the most liberal terms—such as cannot fail giving satisfaction to any one who may be inclined to purchase. For further particulars, apply to the Subscriber, on the premises. CARDER HAZARD. Middletown, Nov. 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, OR TO LET.
THE House and Lot at the North part of Eaton's point, lately occupied by the Rev. Mr. Bradley. Also—The Masts, Spars, 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. THE Ship EAGLE , burthen 203 Tons, two decks, as she has just returned from sea, and is now lying at Gyles's Wharf.—For further particulars and terms, apply to CHARLES GYLES. Newport, December 6.
LOPEZ & DEXTER,
OFFER FOR SALE,
 36 Puncheons 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.;  25,000 lbs. West-India COFFEE;  15 Bags PIMENTO;  74 Bales Upland COTTON;  100 Boxes Muzatcat 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 Cassimeres;  1 Case Velvets;  100 Pieces Russia Diaper;  50 do. Red, Yellow and Brown Bandanoes. 
Newport, August 16, 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-Ash by retail.—Also, Myrtle 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.
Elegant China, Glass Ware, &c. &c.
JUST RECEIVED,—And for Sale by
GEORGE W. MARTIN,
No. 2, CHURCH-STREET. 30 Casks, containing Dining-sets, } of the new- 21 Boxes do. Tea-sets, } est fashions. 10 Tierces do. Glass-ware, } 2000 Bushels Liverpool SALT, 200 Small Kegs Good BUTTER, 100 doz. London PORTER. Nov. 22.
JOESPH BRIGGS,
No. 63, Thames-street,
HAS for sale—100 bbls. Prime Pork, war-ranted; 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.
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.
WILLIAM ENGS & SON,
No. 170, Thames-Street.
HAVE just received their Fall supply of HARD-WARE GOODS, which, together with their former stock, makes their Assortment unusually extensive, comprising all the articles generally found in a Hardware Store. They have for sale as usual, a large Assortment of Nails, best English, German and American Steel, sheet Lead, sheet Iron, Brass Kettles, &c. &c. Newport, December 6, 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 SHER-BURNE's Wharf. Nov. 15.
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 in 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 BATMAN MONRO, in Portsmouth, or ROBERT & NICHOLAS LAWTON, No. 61 Spring-Street, Newport. August 2.
Almanacs, for 1810, School-Books, Stationary, &c.
WANTON & RATHBONE,
At their Store, 92, Thames-street, (formerly occupied by Mr. BENJ. REYNOLDS,) corner of Market-Square, and at the store lately occupied by Mr. NATHANIEL DEARBORN, 93, Thames-street.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, FOR SALE,
BICKERSTAFF'S, RHODE-ISLAND, FARMER'S, and THOMAS'S ALMANACS, for 1810 —by the gross, dozen or single, as cheap as can be purchased from the Publishers.
Also—200 reams Cap and Pot No. 1 and 2 Writing Paper; and 20 reams Foolscap Paper, made in Hartford, Con. of a superior quality, suitable for schools, which can be afforded 50 cents per ream less than the usual price.
School Books.
Webster's and Alden's 1st, 2d, & 3d Parts; Daboll's Arithmetic; Morse's Geography; Preceptors; Columbian Orators; Testaments; Dictionaries, and School Books of every description, by the dozen or single.
An assortment of Family Bibles, with and without Plates; and one gross School Bibles, of an excellent edition, which will be sold unusually cheap.
BLANK BOOKS,
Of every description, constantly on hand, ruled to any pattern; Playing Cards, by the gross, dozen or single pack; Pocket Books, &c.
The following Articles of London Stationary, have just come to hand:
Few reams best hot-pressed Wove Letter Paper; common Wove do.; few thousand Quills; Penknives; best Lead Pencils; Ink-Powder; Wafers, &c. &c.
They offer for sale, a very general assortment of
BOOKS and STATIONARY,
at reduced prices—Country Stores, Private Libraries, &c. furnished on the best terms, and at liberal discounts.
THE CIRCULATING LIBRARY
has received considerable additions of every late and interesting publication; as also many rare and valuable Works. Books loaned by the week, month, quarter, or year, on the usual terms.
THE HAT STORE
is furnished with HATS of every quality and price, usually wanted, such as Felts, Castors, Beavers, &c. made in the best manner and warranted not to crack or fade, and at the lowest possible prices.
PAPER HANGINGS and BORDERS, a great variety, cheap, as usual. Newport, Nov. 29, 1809.
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, Physick, 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.  30 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, 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.
PINKERTON'S Collection of Voyages and Travels.
THE first number of this interesting work, will be ready for Subscribers at Newport, in a few weeks. This number is a fair specimen of the paper, printing, &c. and is deposited for inspection at the store of Jon SHEARMAN, where such as decline their subscription until they have an opportunity of seeing the engravings, the style of printing, and the paper, are invited to examine the execution of the work. Newport, 11th mo. 29th, 1809.
GLOVE-MAKING BUSINESS.
WANTED Immediately, two or three smart Girls to work at the Glove-Making Business. Inquire at the Office of the R. I. Republican. December 13.
NOTICE.
THE publick are hereby informed, that on the first of December, a SCHOOL will be opened in the CHURCH SCHOOL-HOUSE. For terms apply to JOHN RODMAN, Newport, Spring-Street. Newport, Nov. 29, 1809.
FINAL NOTICE.
THAT six months longer is allowed, from the 1st day of November, for all persons who have any claims against the Estate of WILLIAM M. R. THURSTON, late of Newport, Mariner, must be rendered in, properly attested, otherwise they will be debarred.
DANIEL VAUGHN, Administrator. Newport, Nov. 29, 1809.