The Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1809-08-30 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.
SCHEME OF THE SECOND CLASS OF Rhode-Island Coal Lottery.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Amount, Number. Includes 1st Prize of 15,000, 2nd Prize of 2,500, etc.
Subject to no deduction, and not two Blanks to a Prize. Capital Prizes determinable in the following manner:
The first drawn Blank on each day's drawing, except the days on which the Prizes of 500 dollars come out, shall be entitled to 100 dollars each, and the last drawn number on every day to 50 dollars. First blank on the 2d day, entitled to 500 dollars.
Table with 3 columns: Day, Amount, Number. Includes 5th day 500, 10th day 1000, etc.
The two Prizes of 2,500 Dollars each will be drawn as follows: The first drawn blank on the 15th day of drawing, will have the first 500 Tickets from No. 4001 to 4,500 inclusive; and the first drawn blank on the 20th day, will be entitled to the second 500 from No. 10,501 to 11,000 inclusive; but should the first blanks on the 15th and 20th day's drawing, be either of the numbers from No. 4001 to No. 4,500 inclusive, and also from No. 10,501 to No. 11,000 inclusive, then in that case the first drawn blank succeeding (not one of those numbers) shall draw, and be entitled to the respective 500 Tickets.
Five hundred numbers will be considered one day's drawing, and the fortunate blanks determined accordingly. The drawing will commence in September next. Prizes less than 500 dollars will be paid in 30 days; of 500 and 1,000 in 60 days; and the highest Prize in 90 days after the drawing is completed, in current Bank Bills.
BENJAMIN B. MUMFORD } Managers JAMES PERRY. Boston, June 1, 1809.
TICKETS in the above Lottery, may be had of the Managers, of J. C. SHAW, and of L. ROUSMAN-ERE, at the office of the Newport Mercury. Newport, July 5, 1809.
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.
P. O. RICHMOND,
Has just received (at his Cash Store, No. 155, Thames-Street,) in addition to his former assortment—A LARGE supply of India Buttons; Checks; Calicoes and Muslins, of every description; Cotton Shirting; black and white Cotton Cambricks; plain and figured Leno; Spider-net and Book Muslins; London print and fancy plaid Ginghams; Ladies' long and habit Silk Gloves; do. white and coloured Kid do.; plaid and plain Lustrings; Gentlemen's and Ladies' white and coloured Hosiery; Common and Cambric Dimities; Sewing Silks; Silk Umbrellas; and Bandanna Handkerchiefs; with a variety of other seasonable GOODS; all of which having been bought at Auction in Boston, can be afforded lower than was ever sold in Newport. Newport, July 26, 1809.
Bernard Hill, jun.
No. 45, Broad-street, OFFERS for sale—50 quintals Cod Fish, first quality for retailing; 1000 lbs. Sewing Twine; 500 lbs. Deep-sea and Hand Lines; 1000 lbs. clean Rax Tow; Carpet Chain and Filling, constant supply; do. Housing; Marline, Bed Cords, Log Lines, Cod Lines, Pack Thread, &c. &c. The above Goods will be sold, wholesale and retail, for cash or approved credit. Also, for sale—A House Lot, lying in a central part of the town of Warren. Newport, August 9, 1809.
ABNER HATHAWAY,
BROAD-STREET, HAS for sale, many kinds of LUMBER, consisting of Timber, Joist, Boards, and Shingles; Cedar and Pine Clapboards. Also—white oak Plank and round Timber; with a good assortment of birch and maple Bedstead Joist. Nails and Hollow Ware, of many kinds; cast iron Oven Frames and Doors, on an approved construction. Corn and Potatoes, by the bushel or larger quantity. Newport, April 5.
LOPEZ & DEXTER,
OFFER FOR SALE,
36 Punchcons 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; 15 Bags PIMENTO; 74 Bales Upland COTTON; 100 Boxes Muscatel RAISINS; 55 Barrels N. Y. inspected Prime PORK; 60 Tons assorted Sweden's 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; 2 Cases Cotton Sewings; 4 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. Bombazets; 1 Bale Cassimere; 1 Case Velvets; 100 Pieces Russia Diaper; 50 do. Red, Yellow and Brown Bandanoes. Newport, August 16, 1809.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers have formed a connection in business, under the firm of WANTON & RATHBONE. GEORGE WANTON, GEORGE S. RATHBONE. Newport, August 2, 1809.
Wanton & Rathbone,
At the Store, No. 93, Thames-street, lately occupied by NATHANIEL DEARBORN,
HAVE established a CIRCULATING LIBRARY consisting of a well-chosen assortment of History, Novels, Romances, Plays, Magazines, &c. comprising more than 2000 volumes; many of which (particularly the Novels and Romances) can be found in no other Library in America. Every new work of merit will be procured for the Library as soon as published. In the course of a few days they will receive 1000 more volumes for Circulation, and will then publish a Catalogue.
—FOR SALE AS ABOVE—
A General Assortment of BOOKS, in the various branches of Literature; SCHOOL BOOKS, by the dozen or single; SEAMAN'S BOOKS and JOURNALS; BLANK BOOKS, of various sizes and patterns; WRITING, WRAPPING, and LETTER PAPER, by the ream or quire. The Stationary Department will be constantly furnished with every article usually found in a Stationary Store.
—Just Received and for Sale—
5,000 Rolls of PAPER HANGINGS and BORDERS, of the latest and most fashionable Patterns. Retailers can be furnished at Wholesale with Paper Hangings as cheap as can be purchased at any Manufactory in New-England. Also, Just Received, for Sale or Circulation, Memoirs of the Hon. THOMAS JEFFERSON, with a View of the Rise and Progress of French Influence and French Principles in the United States—2 volumes. HUNGARIAN BROTHERS, by Miss Porter—2 vols. THADDEUS OF WARSAW—2 vols. EXILE OF ERIN—1 vol. WOMAN; or, IDA OF ATHENS, by Miss Owenson—2 vols. N. B. Persons having in their possession, Books, loaned from the Circulating Library, nearly opposite the Post-Office, will please return them to Wanton & Rathbone's Library. TO LET—The shop next south of Mr. E. P. Faisneau, hair-dresser, and lately occupied as a Book Store and Circulating Library. Newport, August 2, 1809.
WANTON & RATHBONE,
At the Old Stand of GEORGE WANTON, No. 92, Corner of Market-Square,
OFFER for Sale, a large and extensive Assortment of MATS, from the lowest priced Felts, to Superfine Beavers. —Just Received—
SIX CASES HATS, warranted inferior to none manufactured in America, or Imported. This additional supply, including Mens', Youth's, and Children's Black, with one case of fashionable Drab HATS, renders their assortment complete. —Also, For Sale as above—
WRITING and WRAPPING PAPER; PAPER HANGINGS; SCHOOL and SEAMEN'S BOOKS; STATIONARY, &c. Newport, August 2, 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.
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.
Miscellany.
MR. ADAMS' CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot.
SIRS, THOUGH I thought I was negotiating for peace, to better purpose in Holland than I could in France, yet as I could not be responsible for that, I was obliged to depart. The adventure of a journey, which, in the hands of Sterne, would make a sentimental romance, are of no importance here. On the 7th day of July 1781, I wrote the following note to the Comte De Vergennes.
Versailles, July 7, 1781, Hotel de Jouy.
Sir,
I have the honour to inform your excellency, that upon an intimation from you, signified to me by Mr. Berenger, (secretary of legation) and afterwards by the Duke de la Vauguion, that the interest of the United States required me here, I arrived last night in Paris, and am come to-day to Versailles, to pay my respects to your excellency, and receive your farther communications. As your excellency was in council when I had the honour to call at your office, and as it is very possible that some other day may be more agreeable, I have the honour to request you to appoint the time, which will be most convenient, for me to wait on you. I have the honour to be, with great respect, sir, your most obedient and most humble servant. JOHN ADAMS. His Excellency the Comte De Vergennes.
The foregoing letter I sent by my servant, who waited until the Comte descended from council, when he delivered it into his hand. He broke the seal, read the letter, and said, "he was very sorry he could not see Mr. Adams, but he was obliged to go into the country immediately after dinner, but that Mr. Adams would be in the Cas de voir Mr. De Raineval (i. e. Mr. Adams might see Mr. De Raineval) who lived at such a sign in such a street."
After dinner, I called on Mr. De Raineval, who said, Monsieur de la Vauguion has informed you that there is a question of a pacification, under the mediation of the Emperor of Germany and the Empress of Russia, and that it was necessary that I should have some consultations, at leisure, with the Comte De Vergennes, that we might understand each other's views—That he would see the Comte, to-morrow morning, and write me when he would meet me—That they had not changed their principles, nor their system—That the treaties were the foundation of all negotiation.
I said that I lodged at the Hotel De Valois, (Rue de Richelieu) where I did formerly; that I should be ready to wait on the Comte when it would be agreeable to him, and to confer with him upon every thing relative to any propositions which the English might have made. He said, 'the English had not made any proposition; but it was necessary to consider certain points, and make certain preparatory arrangements, to know whether we were British subjects, or in what light we were to be considered,' sniffing. I said, I was not a British subject; that I had renounced that character many years ago, forever; and that I should rather be a fugitive in China or Malabar, than ever re-assume that character.
On the 9th of July was brought to me, by one of the Comte de Vergennes's ordinary commissaries, a billet, of which the following is a translation. Versailles, 9th July, 1781.
I have the honour to inform you, sir, that M. the Count de Vergennes would desire to receive you, and that you will give him a pleasure if you will be so good as to come here on Wednesday next, at nine o'clock in the morning. Expecting the honour of seeing you, I have that of being, with a sincere attachment, sir, your most humble and most obedient servant. GERARD DE RAYNEVAL.
Mr. Adams. My answer was returned by the same commissary. Paris, 9th July, 1781.
SIR, I have this moment the honour of your billet, of this day's date, and will do myself the honour to wait on his excellency the Comte De Vergennes, at his office, on Wednesday next, at nine of the clock the morning, according to his desire. I have the honour to be, with much esteem, sir, your humble and obedient servant. JOHN ADAMS. Mr. Rayneval.
Accordingly, on Wednesday I went to Versailles, and met the Count at his office, with Mr. Rayneval, at nine o'clock. They communicated to me the following articles, proposed by the two Imperial Courts—That Spain had prepared her answer: that of France was near ready: did not know that England had yet answered. Articles to serve as a foundation of the Negotiation for the re-establishment of Peace.
ARTICLE I. There shall be a treaty between Great Britain and the American Colonies, concerning the re-establishment of peace in America; but without the intervention of any of the other belligerent parties, nor even that of the two Imperial Courts, at least unless their mediation should be formally demanded, and granted, upon this object. ART. II. This particular peace shall not, however, be signed, but conjointly and at the same time with that of the powers, whose interest shall have been treated by the mediating courts. The two peaces, by this means, although they may be treated separately, not being to be concluded, the one without the other, they shall take care constantly to inform the mediators, of the progress and the state of that which regards Great Britain and the colonies, to the end that the mediation may be in a situation to be able to regulate itself, in the prosecution of that which is confined to it, according to the state of the negotiation relative to the Colonies; and the one and the other of the two pacifications which shall have been concluded, at the same time, although separately, shall be solemnly warranted by the mediating courts, and every other neutral power whose warranty the belligerent parties may judge proper to demand. ART. III. For rendering the pacification independent of the events, always uncertain, of war, which might stop or at least interrupt the progress of them, there shall be a general armistice between all the parties, during the term of one year, to be computed from the day of the month of the present year, or of years, to be computed from the month of the year 1782, if it should happen that the general peace should not be established in the course of the first term. And during the continuance of one or the other of these two terms, all things shall remain in the state in which they shall be found to have been, on the day of the signature of the present preliminary articles. These articles were given me in French, and they graciously condescended to let me see the original communication from the two Imperial Courts as far and no farther than these three articles extended. All the rest was carefully covered up with a book. I desired to see and have a copy of the whole; but no, that could not be permitted. I returned to Paris, where I was alone. Congress had taken from me my bosom friend, my fellow traveller and fellow sufferer, in whose society I always found satisfaction, and in whose enlightened counsels, ample assistance and confidence, Mr. Dana, and sent him on a mission to Russia. My private secretary, Mr. Thaxter, I was obliged to leave in charge of my family and affairs in Holland. I had therefore every thing to write, translate and copy with my own hand. Having an opportunity to send a letter to Congress, I enclosed the foregoing articles in this letter. Paris, July 11, 1781.
in America; but without the intervention of any of the other belligerent parties, nor even that of the two Imperial Courts, at least unless their mediation should be formally demanded, and granted, upon this object.
ART. II. This particular peace shall not, however, be signed, but conjointly and at the same time with that of the powers, whose interest shall have been treated by the mediating courts. The two peaces, by this means, although they may be treated separately, not being to be concluded, the one without the other, they shall take care constantly to inform the mediators, of the progress and the state of that which regards Great Britain and the colonies, to the end that the mediation may be in a situation to be able to regulate itself, in the prosecution of that which is confined to it, according to the state of the negotiation relative to the Colonies; and the one and the other of the two pacifications which shall have been concluded, at the same time, although separately, shall be solemnly warranted by the mediating courts, and every other neutral power whose warranty the belligerent parties may judge proper to demand.
ART. III. For rendering the pacification independent of the events, always uncertain, of war, which might stop or at least interrupt the progress of them, there shall be a general armistice between all the parties, during the term of one year, to be computed from the day of the month of the present year, or of years, to be computed from the month of the year 1782, if it should happen that the general peace should not be established in the course of the first term. And during the continuance of one or the other of these two terms, all things shall remain in the state in which they shall be found to have been, on the day of the signature of the present preliminary articles.
These articles were given me in French, and they graciously condescended to let me see the original communication from the two Imperial Courts as far and no farther than these three articles extended. All the rest was carefully covered up with a book. I desired to see and have a copy of the whole; but no, that could not be permitted.
I returned to Paris, where I was alone. Congress had taken from me my bosom friend, my fellow traveller and fellow sufferer, in whose society I always found satisfaction, and in whose enlightened counsels, ample assistance and confidence, Mr. Dana, and sent him on a mission to Russia. My private secretary, Mr. Thaxter, I was obliged to leave in charge of my family and affairs in Holland. I had therefore every thing to write, translate and copy with my own hand. Having an opportunity to send a letter to Congress, I enclosed the foregoing articles in this letter. Paris, July 11, 1781.
SIR, I have only time, by Major Jackson, to inform Congress, that upon information from the Comte De Vergennes, that questions concerning peace, under the mediation of the two Imperial Courts, were in agitation, that required my presence here, I undertook the journey, and arrived last Friday night, the sixth of the month, and have twice waited on the Comte De Vergennes, at Versailles, who this day communicated to me the enclosed propositions.
These propositions are made to all the belligerent powers by the courts of Petersburg and Vienna, in consequence of some wild propositions made to them by the court of London, that they would undertake the office of mediators, upon condition, that the league, as they call it, between France and their rebel subjects in America, should be dissolved, and these left to make their terms with Great Britain, after having returned to their allegiance and obedience.
France and Spain have prepared their answers to these propositions of the Empress and Emperor, and I am desired to give my answer to the articles enclosed. It is not in my power, at this time, to enclose to Congress my answer, because I have not made it nor written it; but Congress must see that nothing can come of this manoeuvre, at least for a long time. Thus much I may say, that I have no objection to the proposition of treating with the English separately, in the manner proposed, upon a peace with them, and a treaty of commerce, consistent with our engagements with France and Spain, but that the armistice never can be agreed to by me. The objections against it are as numerous as they are momentous and decisive. I may say farther, that as there is no judge upon earth of a sovereign power but the nation that composes it, I can never agree to the mediation of any powers, however respectable, until they have acknowledged our sovereignty so far at least, as to admit a Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States as the representative of a free and independent power. After this we might discuss questions of peace or truce with Great Britain, without her acknowledging our sovereignty, but not before.
I fancy, however, that Congress will be applied to, for their sentiments, and I shall be ever ready and happy to obey their instructions, because I have a full confidence that nothing will be decided by them but what will be consistent with their character and dignity.
Peace will only be retarded by relaxations and concessions, whereas firmness, patience and perseverance will insure us a good and lasting one in the end. The English are obliged to keep up with the

ask of peace, to lull their enemies and sustain their credit. But I hope the people of America will not be deceived. Nothing will obtain them real peace but skillful and successful war. I have the honour to be, &c.
JOHN ADAMS.
President of Congress.
In some future letters I shall give you my answers to the French minister and the propositions of the Imperial courts.
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, July 30, 1809.
ORATION,
Delivered at New-York, on the Fourth of July, 1809, before the Tammany Society, or Columbian Order—by JOHN T. IRVING, Esq.
Remember, O my friends, The generous plan of liberty devised (So dearly bought, the price of so much blood :) O let it never perish in your hands ! But piously transmit it to your children."
ADDISON.
Fellow Citizens !
THIS day we assemble to celebrate the anniversary of our independence ; to commemorate with rational festivity, the day that ushered our nation into existence. It should be a day of grateful recollection, when we should dwell over the memory of patriot heroes, who fought, who conquered, and who gloriously fell in effecting the emancipation of our country. It should be a day of rejoicing, when we should rehearse with triumph the successful events of our revolution, by which our liberties were painfully, but honourably acquired. It should be a day of solemn convention, when every wandering affection, every private animosity, and every individual interest, should be absorbed in one general sentiment of patriotism ; when we should renew the holy vow of allegiance to our country, and unite in a sacred covenant to preserve her liberties inviolate.
Such exalted exercises of the mind, while they pay the highest tribute to the memory of departed excellence, tend to bind our affections closer to the pillar of our constitution. They sanctify, they regenerate our feelings, and purify the heart from all those gross passions, which corrupt its nature and pervert the current of its affections ; for in a country where every heart is the temple of liberty, and every intellect the throne of government, how important is it to preserve that temple unprofaned, that throne intelligent and uncorrupted ! Let then those examples of active worth and exalted patriotism, held forth in our revolutionary struggle, annually pass before our minds. They shall kindle up the heart of the native citizen to emulate the virtues of his ancestor ; while the brethren of our adoption shall listen with attention to the theme, and bless the memory of those heroes, who threw open the doors of this asylum to persecuted man.
How august the scene, when the sages of our revolution first assembled to assert the rights of their country ! In a day of darkness of peril, and of tempest, they launched their bark amid the conflicting waves of many waters, to save the publick cause from shipwreck. No ambition of dignities, no avidity of gain prompted them to action. What aggrandizement could they possibly receive from a country overwhelmed by oppression and threatened with exterminating war ?—What wealth could they expect from an exhausted treasury, a diminished revenue, from publick indebtedness, and individual distress ? On the contrary, in espousing the cause of freedom, they surrendered at once the sweets of domestick ease, every consideration of interest, and every assurance of security. And to acquire what ? If successful, the approbation of their own hearts, and the simple blessing of an impoverished but emancipated people. If unfortunate, to incur poverty, persecution, perhaps an ignominious death, from the hands of exasperated power.
Yet with such inauspicious prospects, while the thunder of royal indignation muttered over their heads, and threatened to hurl destruction around them ; did they incredibly assemble to vindicate the rights of an oppressed people and to rend asunder forever those ties which bound us to the oppressor. Then was it that, after recapitulating in candid but feeling language, the many privations they had suffered, the many insults and injuries they had sustained ; a solemn appeal was made to the Supreme Judge of the Universe, for the righteousness of their intentions, and these United States declared "free and independent." The sword of war was drawn, not in passion, not in blind fury, or headlong resentment ; but with a deliberate solemnity characteristic of the people, and worthy of the cause. It was raised aloft in pious adoration, the approbation of Heaven gleamed upon the blade, it was the sword of the Lord and Joshua.
Were I to describe a man, who, abandoning the soft tranquility of peace, and shutting his ears against the syren seductions of affluence and security, encountered voluntarily all the ills of iron war ; who, without a murmur, underwent hunger, thirst, nakedness, the extremes of torrid heat & thrilling cold, and all the variety of suffering "that flesh is heir to." rushed almost unarmed to battle, who was undaunted by numbers, unbroken by defeat, uncorrupted by victory.—Whose only motive was the righteousness of his cause, and only motive was the love of his country. Such, you would say, were the fabled heroes of the old time, such were the prodigies of patriotism and volour, that existed in the heated imagination of the bard ; of such have Homer and Maro sung in strains of Heaven-born poetry. Yes, my fellow-citizens, some few such heroes have indeed been celebrated in the song of ancient times ; they have been
handed down, through corrupt and degenerate ages, for the admiration of mankind ; but such was every patriot of our revolution.
The Yeoman, as he repaired to join the ranks of his countrymen, cast a mournful look over the fields he had planted, waving in rich luxuriance ; he bade a long adieu to his humble roof, the scene of many an hour of domestick joy and fond endearment, the much beloved spot where centered all his felicities. Alas ! those scenes might soon be laid waste by war, those harvests trampled under foot by a remorseless enemy, that dwelling be made the abode of shrieking horror by the sword of desolation ! The sigh burst from his bosom, but it fanned the flame of patriotick resolution ; it breathed the feelings of the man, but it shook not the firmness of the soldier.
Every mean was devised to seduce the affections, corrupt the principles and appall the courage of the patriot. Persuasions the most insinuating, promises the most dazzling were held forth by a wealthy foe. He was like a famished man, tempted with all the luxuries of the table. Did he yield ! Was the weakness of human nature conquered by golden temptation ? No—through a long, a soul-wearying struggle, but one among a race of suffering warriors, was found recreant enough to betray his country ; and the astonishment excited by the crime of Arnold, bespoke the virtuous feelings of his countrymen. Miserable man ! Let his fate be recorded an awful warning to mankind. Like a second Cain, the mark of Heaven was set upon him ; he became a vagabond, an out-cast, a forlorn profligate, blasted on the face of the earth ; the execrations of a virtuous people hunted him to his death ; the fiend of remorse incessantly shrieked traitor in his ear. Detested by his countrymen, despised by the world, loathed even by himself he skulked ignominiously to the tomb ; there let him moulder in oblivion, "may no stone mark his grave," to draw down on it the curses of the traveller.
To sap the resolution and overwhelm the courage of the patriot warrior, a sweeping plan of hostility was resorted to. Invading fleets poured forth an armed deluge upon the sea coast, and the wilderness yielded forth hordes of barbarians, who deepen the horrors of war, by cold-blooded cruelty and savage ingenuity of torture. What the civilized soldier of Europe had spared, the remorseless savage laid waste. No refuge was a sanctuary against his violence, no age or sex, a protection from his cruelty. While absent in the service of his country, the humble cottage of the peasant warrior was wrapped in flames. The trembling hand of age, feeble raised the weapon to defend the mansion of his youth from desolation, his children, and his children's children, from destruction. Those hoary hairs which should have sunk in peace and honour to the grave, were stained with gore, were violated by a savage hand, and the few drops of blood that lingered, through his withered veins were shed in wanton cruelty. The soldier of the revolution, sore with his wounds received in the field of battle, returned to repose in the house of his fathers, to recline his throbbing temples on the bosom of connubial tenderness. He beholds his once peaceful habitation, a smoking ruin, his venerable sire, the wife of his bosom, the tender lambs he had cherished, all inhumanly butchered ! Gracious Heaven ! Was he not annihilated by the sight ! Did not his heart yield under its sufferings ! Did he not silently sink into submission ! No, for a while he presented that exalted picture which Seneca has well pronounced the noblest that God can behold, a virtuous man suffering and struggling with his afflictions. But he struggled and triumphed over them. He had that within which bore him up against every trial, the supreme love of his country. A spirit thus fortified may be wounded, but cannot be broken, it may be borne down, but cannot be subdued. It rises stronger from every pressure, and can only perish, with the heart that animates.
Such is a faithful picture of a hero of our revolution ; of such men was our intrepid, but scanty army composed. Unacquainted with that mechanical adroitness at arms, which is the result of regular discipline—destitute of supplies and scantily equipped, they had to contend with powerful, well furnished, well organized armies.—The field of battle was their military school, and the art of war was acquired by bloody experience. But their strength lay in the union of their hearts : bound together by sympathy of sentiment and unity of motive, they were like a solid phalanx, where man is linked to man, and shield to shield ; presenting one condensed mass of moving war, impenetrable and irresistible. How greatly they dared—how gloriously they conquered, is recorded by the historian, and treasured in the memory of a grateful people. The Plains of Saratoga and Monmouth; Bunker's-Hill, Eutaw Springs, the heights of Santee and the walls of York Town, were the scenes of their glory. Hallowed ground ! There shall the traveller stay his course and kindle with the recollection of the patriot dead, who moulder in the soil they perished to defend ! In fancy he shall see the dread array of battle ; shall view the standard of freedom unfurled, leading the way to victory. He shall behold the enemies of his country broken, routed, flying in wild confusion ; he shall mingle in the pursuit, and join in the shout of triumph with his countrymen : Happy, happy delusion, where the soul, deeply interested in such momentous events, again realizes the scene and is carried away by the tide of enthusiastick feeling.
Departed heroes of our revolution ! alise ye who perished in the field of glory, as ye whom Providence spared to perfect your work, ere it gathered you to the peaceful sepulchre ; if witnessing this tribute of affectionate remembrance, accept it in all the sin-
cerity of our hearts ; and need of sculptured trophies and splendid Mausoleums to perpetuate your names. They shall fill a nobler tablet than art could ever frame, or wealth could ever purchase. They are indelibly recorded on the hearts of your countrymen ! Every freeman is a living monument that shall bear testimony to your virtues ; he shall recount them to his children ; he shall dwell with rapture on your achievements, and the lisping infant shall be taught to bless you !
[To be Continued.]
Literary Miscellany.
For the REPUBLICAN.
MISCELLANEA—No. IV.
WILLIAM GIFFORD, Esq.
THIS distinguished satirist of the age is from humble origin. His progenitors boast no honours. He received his birth in a mansion of indigence. While he was young his father fell a victim to intemperance. His mother soon followed, "exhausted with anxiety and grief." His opportunity of education had been confined, and his proficiency most wretched indeed. At about thirteen he became a cabin-boy, "rock'd with the billows to and fro," where he was subjected to all the inconveniences and hardships of a nautical life. After continuing in this situation for nearly a year, he quitted the employment, and, for a short time, attended school. Arithmetick was his favourite study. At fourteen he was bound an apprentice to a shoe-maker. Here he was doomed to experience still further the frowns of fortune. He possessed a strong desire to gain information, but was denied the means. He had no books, except a treatise on Algebra : this he studied with great assiduity. For this purpose, however, he was necessitated to employ those hours which others dedicated to sleep ; every kind of literary pursuit being sternly prohibited by his ignorant and self-conceited master. His poverty was so great as to prevent him from procuring pen, ink, and paper ; in consequence of which he was obliged to work his problems on pieces of hammered leather, with a blunted awl.
His miscellaneous readings, at this time, had extended no further than a romance entitled Parismus and Parismenus ; a few Magazines ; and Thomas a Kempis . As yet he appears not to have thought of poetry. The occasion which first induced him to try his powers at versification, was some satirick lines, written by an acquaintance, on a piece of ill painting, and which he had the ambition to endeavour to emulate. This maiden production gained him the applause of his shopmates. Subsequent occasions occurred to wake his "struggling muse," till his poetick compositions amounted to about a dozen.—These he was often called upon to repeat in his little circle, and sometimes elsewhere. They were attended with commendations, and not unfrequently with small pecuniary favours. He had not committed any of his effusions to writing, his poverty precluding him the means ; but with the little collections he now made he was enabled to purchase, by degrees, books of geometry, paper, &c.
These flattering prospects, however, were but of short duration. His inexorable master rifled him of his books and papers, and peremptorily forbid him all literary studies. This was a severe stroke to poor Gifford, and sunk him into a state of gloominess and silent discontent. From this he was at length aroused by the force of female charms. His apprenticeship began to draw to a close, and he cherished flattering and ambitious dreams.
But fickle fortune, which had so long withheld her boon, begun now to smile propitious on this hitherto fettered and neglected genius. The repetition of his verses accidentally reached the ears of Mr. William Cookeley, and inspired a "curiosity to enquire after the author." The benevolence of this gentleman was quickly interested in his behalf, who became desirous of rendering him some important service. For this purpose a subscription was set on foot for his relief. Sufficient was collected to purchase the remainder of his time, eighteen months, and to support him a short time at school. The rapid progress he made in literature, induced his patrons to renew their donations, for the purpose of continuing him with his preceptor another year. He persevered in his studies with redoubled diligence, and made flattering returns to his friends for their bounty.
During this period he cultivated his talents for poetry. This had become his chief delight. As he became acquainted with the Latin and Greek languages, he practised translations from the classics. Juvenal engaged his attention in a peculiar manner. He translated several of the Satires with such success, as obtained the approbation of his teacher.
In little more than two years from the time of his emancipation he entered Exeter College. Here he continued his translations of the Roman Satirist. After quitting this seminary he was taken into the protection of Lord Grosvenor. With this generous benefactor he resided, still proceeding with Juvenal, till called upon to accompany his Lordship's son, in two successive tours, to the continent.
Such was the origin of this illustrious character ; such the early struggles of that genius destined to receive the homage of remote generations. His Baviad and Meviad have completely vanquished the follies of the Della Cruscan school, and saved the Muse from that fatal frenzy with which she seemed threatened. His translation of Juvenal will
April—1757.
secure him a wreath of unfading laurel, and render him the boast of England, as long as the lyre shall continue to enchant and dignify the soul.
Political Miscellany.
For the REPUBLICAN.
BLESSINGS OF TORY INFLUENCE.
THE tory faction in the United States are as deserving of the support of Great Britain, as she is undeserving the confidence of our government. In their mighty endeavours to serve the mother country, they have spared no abuse which language could inflict on their own. In fact, they have evinced to the world that their hatred towards us was more inveterate than even that of Great Britain herself. By a spirit of insurrection and rebellion which was discovered in some of the New-England States during the continuance of the embargo, they induced Great Britain to continue in force her obnoxious "order in council," till millions of her citizens were reduced to a state of starvation, and exasperated to a degree of phrenzy by the unjustness of her conduct towards our government, were on the point of raising the bloody standard of rebellion in their own country. How different was the treatment which the British faction in America received to that which the manufacturers of Birmingham and other towns in England experienced. At numerous meetings of citizens in the United States, resolutions were passed approving of the dastardly conduct of the British government, and disapproving of the just and constitutional proceedings of our own. A majority of both houses of Congress were termed traitors, and could town meeting resolves have carried into full effect the animosity which they discovered, no doubt but rivers of blood would have again, as in '76, marked the progress of tories.
Why is the faith and honour of the British government, solemnly pledged by her minister plenipotentiary, (acting, as he says, by order of his most gracious majesty, by whom he was authorized to declare to our government that the British Orders in Council should be repealed on the 10th of June, 1809,) totally disregarded ? Is it because the news of the recent election in Massachusetts has convinced England that her cause in this country is not yet to be despaired of—or has she received fresh assurances from the Essex Junto that her party is fast gaining ground in the United States ? Have they become responsible for the submission of our government, to whatever measures the British ministry might adopt ; or does their influence give new springs to the wheels of the government of Britain, which have in vain, for years endeavoured to crush us ? Yes, in the whole conduct of Britain towards us, the path pointed out by the tories in this country has been strictly followed. These enemies to every principle of our constitution are the sole movers and directors—the cause of every calamity which befalls us, and of every mischief which surrounds us. It was owing to their opposition that G. Britain was so long blind to her own interest. It was owing to their infamous proceedings that the freemen of the United States were so long obliged to suffer every privation, which a long continuance of the embargo necessarily required ; and it is now owing, no doubt, to their misrepresentation of the situation of the United States, that Great-Britain has disavowed the proceedings of Mr. Erskine, as unauthorized. And what is the consequence ? The President of the United States has annulled his proclamation for the repeal of the Embargo, as it respected Great-Britain, and again declared it in full force.
Thus we see, at once, that the source of all our national misfortunes, is a nest of internal enemies, whose bones would better grace a British gibbet than a land of freedom.
THEODORE.
From Elliot's (federal) Freeman's Journal.
IMPORTANT QUERIES.
The National Intelligencer states that Mr. Oakley left England subsequent to the 9th of February, whereas Mr. Canning's published instructions to Mr. Erskine are dated the 23d of January, and since infers the probability that Mr. O. brought other instructions of a subsequent date. We are glad the Intelligencer has called the publick attention to this circumstance, which is by no means an unimportant one. Upon it we found the following questions.
Can a rational doubt exist that other and latter instructions than those of January 23d, were sent out by Mr. Oakley ?
Is it not extremely probable that they were such as Mr. Erskine was forbidden in any event to publish ?
Is it not probable that they may have been of that double and twisted character to which we alluded in our first remarks upon the recent news from England—naturally leading Mr. Erskine to believe that he was authorised to make the offers which he did make, and yet leaving a "loophole" for the British ministry to creep out at ?
THE CAT STILL IN THE BAG.
Our brother editors who are so dreadfully positive that the famous letter of the 23d of January discloses all the mysteries of a late mysterious negotiation, are a little mistaken ; or—we are a great deal mistaken. There is more to come out yet, and even Mr. Erskine may not be quite so deep in the mire as he seems to be.
We have not entirely abandoned our suspicions that the witty and wise Minister of His Britannick Majesty has a little overacted his part, this once.

Latest Foreign News.
RECEIVED BY THE BRIG WARREN, FROM LIVERPOOL.
Spanish Affairs.
LONDON, JULY 5.
The Gazette of last night contains the official account of a very brilliant affair in Galicia, between the Spanish Patriots and Marshal Ney's Army, in which the latter was defeated. The force of the enemy consisted of 3000 men, 2500 of whom were cavalry. The force of the Patriots consisted of 6000 armed and 3000 unarmed men. We have received some private letters which communicate some further details of this gallant action at the bridge of St. Payo, about three leagues from Vigo and which we have inserted—the enemy, who had crossed the Adda and the Po, says one of these letters, "could not cross the Soto Mayor, and those who had passed the bridge of Lodi, could not pass the bridge of St. P. so." On the 9th ult. the day after the action, the enemy retreated towards St. Jago, in the direction of Corunna. We trust, we shall now hear no more of the apathy and indifference of the Spaniards. Capt. McKinley, in his official letter bears a just testimony to them, when he says, that "they are inspired with that ardour for the delivery of their country from a cruel Usurper, which alone a brave and loyal people can feel."
In consequence of the defeat of Marshall Ney, at the bridge of St. Payo, he has been obliged to evacuate Ferrol and Corunna, after spiking all the guns, blowing up the ammunition, and burning all the magazines and stores. On the 23d ult. he had retreated as far as Lugo—The remains of Soult's army had been unable to join Ney—they were on the 9th ult. in the Vale of Monteforte, destitute of ammunition and guns and in the greatest want of provisions, expecting to be attacked by Romana, who had marched with 20,000 men for that purpose—He was at Orense.
JULY 7.
It was confidently reported last night, that the French had entirely evacuated Galicia. This is by no means improbable; but we do not understand that Government have received any intelligence to that effect. Ney is said to have joined Soult—this is very likely; for as the latter was at Monteforte, and the former, when he evacuated Ferrol and Corunna, had retreated to Lugo, there was nothing to impede their junction. The Marquis de Romana had marched to Orense. Accounts have been received of our vessels having entered Ferrol and Corunna, where they were received with transports of joy. The following intelligence which arrived too late yesterday to be inserted in the whole of our impression, we re-publish to-day:—
Of the action lately fought in Arragon between the armies of Gen Blake and Gen. Souche, the following authentic particulars have been communicated:—The enemy's force consisted of 8500 men, including 500 cavalry, with three pieces of cannon; the Spanish 9600, including 600 cavalry, with twenty pieces of cannon.
The loss of the enemy in the action was much greater than was first stated. Near 200 dead were buried, independent of those left on the field of battle. In the night of the 24th, they retreated. Some accident occasioned an alarm amongst them, and in the confusion they fired upon each other. The road towards St. Pierre was strewn with knapsacks. Blake's army was increased to nearly 20,000; he was expected to enter Saragossa, and it was expected that all the French would soon retire behind the Ebro.
By letters from Cuesta's head quarters of the 9th of June, we find the French force 28,000 men, along the north of the Guadiana, and Cuesta 30,000 in good order and high spirits, in consequence of the news of the Austrian victories, and the appointment of Marquis Wellesley. Victor and all the other French corps are expected to retreat towards the Ebro.
Important Intelligence.
JULY 7.
We have the pleasure to communicate to our readers the following Bulletin from the Austrian Army, by which it will be seen that the French had no great cause to boast of their Victory on the Raab, and that after the battle they retreated behind the Raab—That Dalmatia is again in possession of the Austrians, together with Fiume, and it is supposed Trieste and all the islands on the Dalmatian coast; finally, that the Austrian troops are again on the Banks of the Adige, and have extended themselves as far as Bassano and Verona.
BULLETIN
Of the Imperial and Royal Austrian Army.
WOLKERSDORF, June 13.
"On the 13th inst. the corps under the command of his Imperial and Royal Highness the Archduke John, composed of about 20,000 troops of the line, and 10,000 of the Hungarian Insurrection, were on the environs of Raab, vigorously attacked by the French army, estimated at 50,000 men.
"The troops of the line fought the whole day with the greatest success, and the enemy suffered a loss of 2,000 men in killed and wounded. But as the right wing, consisting for the most part of the Insurrection, that could not be expected to possess the experience of veteran troops, was no match for the enemy, his Imperial and Royal Highness thought it most proper for the attainment of his object to fall back to a position near Comorn, and thereby to secure and facilitate his junction with the main army.
"But this has caused no material change in the positions of the Imperial and Royal army; and the Archduke John praises highly the excellent disposition and patriotic alacrity of the troops of the Hungarian Insurrection.
"The Imperial and Royal troops suffered in this engagement a loss of 1300 men, in killed, wounded, and some few prisoners. About 400 Frenchmen were made prisoners by the Austrians. The enemy, so far from pursuing the Austrian troops, has again retreated behind the Raab. Dalmatia is again in the possession of the Imperial and Royal troops. The enemy has been obliged to abandon Zeng and Fiume, as well as the islands along the Dalmatian coast. Gen. Marmont retreated in such haste, that the Austrians made a number of prisoners. In the hospitals, too, the enemy left a number of wounded, among whom are three French Generals, and one of them Launay—Trieste must by this time be delivered from enemies. The English on the one hand and the Turks on the other, make common cause with the Austrian troops.
"The enemy's corps under General Marmont is reduced to 6,000, and is posted at present between Laybach and Klagenfurth. But Gen. Count Giulay is again master of the county of Celley, and immediately communicates with General Chasteler. The Austrian troops have extended themselves from the Southern Tyrol, as far as Verona and Bassano."
The Austrians who have entered Saxony, and Franconia, are, it is said, marching towards the Rhine—they mean to pass through Hesse, where the people are ready to receive them with open arms, and where they expect to obtain a very large augmentation of their force. The Elector of Hesse, we believe, is with the Austrians, and his presence will produce a great effect in Hesse. The Duke of Brunswick will perhaps, enter the Duchy of Brunswick, where his father's memory is adored.
Miscellaneous Articles.
Sir Arthur Wellesley is said to be raising a Portuguese army, which, when united with the English,
will produce in the whole a force not less than 70,000 men. With this it was expected that he would proceed towards Madrid; from whence, according to some accounts, Joseph Bonaparte had already retired—according to others, he was fortifying himself in the capital, in the expectation of being attacked.
Yesterday a considerable number of vessels arrived from Holland, unexpectedly, with corn and other commodities. The reason assigned for their sudden departure was, the expectation of an embargo being imposed throughout all the ports of that kingdom.
A gentleman who left Bordeaux about a fortnight since, states, that great efforts are making to send reinforcements to the grand French army.—The publick have therefore been informed that the conscription for the year 1810 has been called out. Since that time Napoleon has issued a Decree ordering all the youths who escaped the ballot for 1805, to be immediately embodied. The Gentleman does not recollect whether those who escaped the ballots for 1807 and 1808 are also ordered to be embodied; but the decree had excited an indescribable degree of distress among the people who see no end to their miseries.
IMPORTANT—If True!
[By the brig Warren, Capt. Malcom, arrived here on Tuesday, from Liverpool, we received London papers to the evening of the 7th July, and the following written Communication from our correspondent at Liverpool, which was put on board at the moment of the vessels sailing:—
"LIVERPOOL, JULY 9, 1809.
"LEITH, Scotland, July 6.—The Quill Schooner arrived this morning from Heligoland, which place she left on Sunday—Lieut. Osborne, the officer commanding, declares as he was quitting the harbour, a messenger arrived from the seat of war with intelligence of the Austrians having obtained a decisive victory over the French on the 26th ult. 2 Field Marshals, 20 Generals, and 40,000 men killed, wounded, and taken prisoners. Capt. Malcom, of the Delight , left Heligoland five hours after the Quill , brings a duplicate of a Proclamation from the Archduke Charles for a day of Thanksgiving for the victory. A vessel also arrived from Rotterdam, which left that port on the 2d inst. and brings similar accounts."
RUSSIA.
UKASE TO THE SENATE.
It is known to the whole world, with what firmness the trade of neutrals, has been protected by Russia, when the powers of Europe were at war; it is known with what valour she has guarded the interest of trading nations, in the time of peace, against the events of war. Following up this invariable principle, also during the present rupture with Britain, we entertained the fullest hopes that the trade with friendly powers would not be carried on by forbidden means; but as experience, during last season, has proved to us, that the enemy has found it practicable, by means of neutral vessels to supply him with such produce as he stood in need of, and to gain strength by exchanging his own produce, we have been compelled to order two vessels to be seized. For these reasons, and to prevent various subterfuges and artifices, we have deemed it necessary to establish some rules; and hereby order—
 1. That all masters of neutral vessels, arriving at our ports, are to prove the property being neutral, by the following documents of the ship, viz. a pass, ship's register, muster-roll, log-book, cocket, manifest of the cargo, the charter party, bills of lading, certificates of origin, whether the cargo, or part of the same belongs to the captain, and by the invoices of such vessels as come from America or the Indies, or are bound there. In case, however, the master is not provided with any one of the documents, the ship is to be sent out of our ports, and not to be permitted to discharge.  2. In case of neutral ships being partly loaded with merchandise, which can be proved to be of the manufacture or produce of the enemy, the same to be stopped, the goods to be seized, and sold by publick auction, for the benefit of Government; but if more than half of the cargo consists of such goods; then, not only the cargo but also the ship is to be seized.  3. A pass granted the ship, by a neutral, friendly, or allied power, is not to be considered legal, as soon as it appears that the master has acted contrary to the same; or if the ship is named in the pass differently to what she is in the rest of her documents, unless the alteration made is proved by documents attested by legal authority, at the place from which the vessel departed, and produced before the Magistracy at said place; in this instance the master is not to be considered guilty.  4. A pass is not to be considered valid, if it should appear that the vessel to which it is granted was not, at the very time it is dated, at one of the ports of the power by which it has been given.  5. If the Supercargo or Master, or more than one third of the crew, of a neutral vessel, should be subjects of powers at war with us; or if such a vessel is not provided with a muster roll of the crew, duly attested by the Magistracy of such neutral ports from which the same departed, then both ship and cargo are to be seized, but the crew to be set at liberty.  6. If it should appear that the pass produced by the Master has been counterfeited or altered, ship and cargo are to be seized for the benefit of Government, and the Master to be brought to trial, and to be dealt with as is prescribed by the laws for those who make false documents; the crew to be set at liberty.  7. If it should appear that a vessel is provided with double documents, with different destinations, such a vessel and her cargo to be seized for the benefit of Government. In case the Master wishes to justify himself by having lost his documents, and cannot produce any proofs, his vessel to be detained, granting him time for procuring the same, proportionate to the distance, if he wishes it; else, if the Master cannot wait so long, ship and cargo are immediately to be sent off; but if at the expiration of the period fixed, the Master does not produce the needful proofs, ship and cargo are to be seized for the benefit of Government.  8. No ship built by the enemy is to be considered neutral, unless, among other documents, a duly attested document is found, proving the sale or transfer to have taken place, before the declaration of the war; else ship and cargo to be seized for the benefit of Government.  9. If the Owner or Commander of a neutral vessel happen to be a native of a nation at war with us, and is provided with passes of a neutral power, in such a case the pass is not to serve as a clearance, as long as he cannot prove having become a subject and resident of such a power, previous to the declaration of war; else he is to be sent off, with his ship, not allowing him to take in a cargo. 
St. Petersburg, May 7, 1809.
DUTCH DECREE, June 30.
ART. 1. The list of articles allowed to be imported by the act of 31th March, shall be extended to the following:—Rice, staves, bark, and other drugs used
in medicine; cottons, Georgia, Louisiana and China; Java Coffee and sugar, from our colonies.
2. Besides certificates of origin, required by our former act, the Director of the board of trade shall appoint seven brokers to examine the goods, to ascertain if they are really the produce of our colonies, or of the United States; and for the better means of examination all goods are unloaded in the royal stores.
3. A month from the date hereof our director of the Board of Trade shall report to us, if it is advisable to permit the continuation of these measures.
4. American vessels arriving within three months from the date hereof, and those already in port, shall not be subject to the Blockade Decree, provided the same have not been in England, nor been visited by the enemy. All Captains shall make declaration conformable to this article; and in case of prevarication, ship and cargo to be confiscated.
5. For as much as the cargoes appear to be conformable to our aforementioned articles, the same shall be placed at the disposal of the proprietors or consignees; the sequestered goods that remain in the royal stores, to be disposed of according law.
NEWPORT:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1809.
TOWN MEETING.
Yesterday the following gentlemen were elected members of the General Assembly of this state for the ensuing six months:
GEORGE GIBBS, WILLIAM HUNTER, JOHN L. BOSS, JUN. JOHN P. MANN, STEPHEN CAROONE, and BENJAMIN HAZARD, Esquires.
We this day present our readers with a detailed account of Foreign war events. They come in such a "questionable shape," that we confess we hardly know what credit to attach to them. A certain portion of our community swallow with great eagerness, every story that is circulated of French defeats, the losses of generals, and the annihilation of armies—but those unprincipled wretches, who are the fabricators of such reports should recollect that the truth must eventually come to light—that however it may produce a transitory gleam of hope in the despairing minds of the British party, yet that they must awake from their imaginary happiness—and must behold the dear prospect of British domination, sink, "like the baseless fabric of a vision!"
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of respectability in France, to his friend in this country, dated July 10, 1809.
"Our victories are certain—Germany is invaded, as far as the Danube.—Our armies have also entered Hungary, which is almost subdued, as well as Bohemia.—Russia has proved, herself, as she always will, our faithful ally.—The armies have entered the north of Germany.—Spain is almost reduced; the chief rebels have embarked for England; and the Patriots are distracted, and almost entirely dispersed."
By the last accounts, Col. Burr had left Gottenburgh, and had gone to Russia.
From the CHARLESTON CITY GAZETTE. SOMETHING TO REFLECT ON.
We are informed that the president of the South Carolina Homespun Company, on Friday last, called upon J. M. Davis, agent for the London Phoenix Insurance Company in this city, for the purpose of effecting insurance on the Homespun Factory of Charleston, and that Mr. Davis positively refused to insure the same, declaring that he was expressly interdicted from making insurance on factories in America in which cotton was an article employed. He further stated, that the Phoenix company had already sustained heavy losses, from the many fires already communicated to factories on the continent.
Federalism. —It seems that some of the opposition, who have been very lavish in their praises of Mr. Madison, now begin to retract, dissemble and criminate. This, it is probable, will soon degenerate into invective and abuse. The partisans of England were as inveterate in their hostility to Mr. Madison previous to his election, as they were to Mr. Jefferson. But after his inauguration, a sudden change was observable in their conduct; and they endeavoured by the most degrading adulation to prevail upon him to give up our national rights to Britain. Disappointed in their unworthy attempt, and finding that he is determined to support the true interests of his country, they begin again to calumniate him.
The late deceptive procedure of the British government required some counteracting measures on the part of the United States. Of every possible expedient, our Cabinet adopted the most lenient. As the British government refused to ratify its agreement, the President by his proclamation has placed us in the same situation as in March last. This measure has met the approbation of every candid American. But such men as Coleman, Wagner, &c. begin already to evince their dissatisfaction. There is only one thing that will satisfy Britain and her partisans, and that is, our re-colonization.—Or, as his majesty would express it—a return to our allegiance. [Boston Chronicle.]
A curious fact in Natural History.
Mr. James Kerr, of the neighborhood of Chambersburg, (Penn.) lately discovered in the heart of an oak tree he was splitting up to make staves of, a live frog! From the growth of the tree, around the small cavity which contained this little animal, it is evident, that it had remained there confined, without the possibility of receiving either air or food, for ninety-two years! The tree shewed no signs of decay, except that the cavity (which was barely sufficient to contain its prisoner,) was somewhat the color of the frog. When first taken out, it appeared to be dead, but in a short time gave signs of life and hopped. North American.
CHINA. —An alarming insurrection lately broke out in the Northern Provinces of China, and the insurgents gained some important advantages on the banks of the Chaou Deyne; but were afterwards defeated, and some of the leaders confined in the fortress of Lieu Shai. An army of 10,000 men has been assembled at Tonkin to preserve tranquillity.
ERRATA. The writer of "Miscellaneous" would inform his readers of the following typographical errors in his two first numbers:—In No. 1, article "Letters," line 10, for tract read trick ; line 13, for read read waked ; line 5, of the metrical extract , for when read speed ; and in line 4, for Sales read Indus . In No. 11, article "Ruins of Palmyra," fourth stanza of the metrical extract , line 1, for then read there ; line 3, fifth stanza, for suns read leons . In the title of the last article, for Montiel read Montier ; and in line 2, for Beaumont read Berumont .
MARRIED.
In this town, on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Patten, Mr. ADAM S. COE, to Miss ANN PEAKE.
At Providence, Mr. AARON PEAKE, to SALLY ARCELL, daughter of Mr. FENNER ARCELL.—Mr. SYMEON HOWE, to Miss REBECCA MILLER, both of Milton.
At Philadelphia, Capt. SIDNEY H. BURROUGHS, of Providence, to Miss ELIZA DUNLAP.
DIED.
In this town, on the 18th inst. Mrs. BETSEY HUDBY aged 35 years, consort of the late Mr. Silas Hudby.
At East Greenwich, Mrs. JUDITH BRIGGS, consort of Capt. Jeremiah Briggs, and only daughter of Mr. John Langford, in the 38th year of her age. She was a worthy member of the Society of Friends.
At Boston, Mr. JONAS WELSH, jun. aged 28.
At Haverhill, (Mass.) Mr. PETER NILES, of Bath. Having recently experienced what he deemed a disappointment in love, he determined to commit suicide, and accordingly arranged his business, made his will, composed a view of his religious principles, accompanied with addresses to his relatives, left orders concerning his funeral, and with great deliberation retired in the afternoon to the edge of the woods, where, as he imagined, he terminated all his woes, by a shot from his gun.
At Augusta, (Maine) SOLOMON VOSE, Esq. Attorney at Law, aged 41.
At Samford, (England) June 28, very suddenly, Mr. DANIEL LAMBERT, the Mammoth Man of the Age—weighing 739 pounds—151 heavier than the famous BRIGHT. His coffin was 6 feet 4 inches long, 4 feet 4 inches wide, 2 feet 4 inches deep. He measured 3 yards 4 inches round the belly, and 1 yard 1 inch round the leg. His clothes cost him about 20L. sterling a suit.
Mr. LAMBERT'S corpulency had constantly increased, until the clogged machinery of life stood still.—He was in his 40th year.—He had apartments on the ground floor, for he had long been incapable of ascending stairs. His coffin was placed on two axletrees and four wheels, and the window and a part of the wall of the room was taken down to allow of its passage. The earth was cut away sloping towards his grave for a considerable distance, and the coffin was moved on wheels to the very place of its final deposit.
MARINE LIST.
PORT OF NEWPORT.
Entered. —Ship Rapid , Fleming, New-London; Schooner Mount Vernon , Shove, New-York; do. John, Wallase, Norfolk; Sloop Pouly , Bunnet, Havana; do. Fame , Walden, New-York; do. Aurora , Cahoon, do.; do. Mary Ann , Brown, do.; do. Fame , Helme, do.
Cleared. —Brig Brandywine , Davis, Havana; do. Russell , Newton, Matanzas; Schooner Palagon , Bassnight, Edenton; Sloop Betsey , Capt. Richmond; do. Express , Coggshall, New-York; do. Golden Age , Lande, do.
GODFREY WENWOOD,
HAS FOR SALE,
On the most reasonable Terms,
A QUANTITY of Ship and Cabin Bread; Alexandria and New-York Flour of the first quality; Molasses by the gallon; coarse and blown Salt by the bushel; Ginger and Pearl-Asb by retail.—Also, Mystick-Tyle by the dozen, and Philadelphia Bricks by the hundred; Hops by the pound; Malt by the bushel or smaller quantity; Wheat Bran by the bushel; Coal by the bushel, also, A quantity of Bricks and Tile, made of Pipe Clay, suitable for Ovens.
Newport, Aug. 30, 1809.
For Sale,
20 Pipes of 4th proof Brandy; 20 quarter casks Sherry Wine; 20 Boxes excellent Raisins; 20 Boxes chocolate; and a quantity of well seasoned cleat boards, and merchantable ditto.
MICHAEL FREEBORN,
Agent for the Progressive Company. Newport, Aug. 30, 1809.
A VALUABLE FARM.
FOR SALE, lying in Warwick, (one mile west of Apponaug, and two miles from four Factories) containing about 120 acres of excellent LAND not inferior to any in Rhode-Island. It has thereon standing, a Dwelling-House, two stories high, and 40 feet in length, in good repair; likewise, a new Barn 30 feet long, with a cellar of the same size, a new fashioned Cider-House 30 feet long, with a cellar 10 feet deep, which places the mill in the second loft, directly over the press.—Also, a new Crib 14 feet square, with a cellar beneath—and many other buildings in good repair, &c. Sold Farm is well proportioned for mowing, pasturing and tillage, and is well watered and wooded for the Farm's consumption. It generally makes from 50 to 100 barrels of cider annually. The production of the Farm is equal to any in Warwick, according to the number of acres. It needs no other recommendation than the goodness of the soil.
The Farm has an ascent which rises to an eminence. It is very pleasing to a philosophick eye to see at one glance the whole State of Rhode-Island. It is convenient for any gentleman in his summer retreat. The air is salubrious. If any gentleman wishes to purchase, he may know the terms by applying to the Subscriber, living on the premises.
WATERMAN TIBBITTS.
Warwick, July 23.
REAL ESTATE—at Auction.
On TUESDAY, the 12th Sept. next, At 12 o'clock, On the premises, [If not sold before at private Sale,]
THE Dwelling House No. 208.
Thames Street, formerly the property of ISAAC DAYTON, deceased. Said House is an excellent stand for a boarding house, and has been long improved as such. There is an excellent Spring of Water in the Cellar; and the premises contain every necessary accommodation. There is also a Shop in front.
For further particulars, inquire of EDWARD VOSE.

Poetry.
For the R. I. REPUBLICAN.
THE DISCARDED SON.
NIGHT'S sable mantle wrapp'd the world in darkness, Loud howl'd the tempest, louder still the thunder; When a poor outcast, wretched by misfortune, Knock'd at my window.
"Who wants admittance," instantly I cried out, Soon a voice replied, "one who is weary, "Cold, wet, fatigued—by his friends forsaken—" "Pity a Stranger!"
The voice I recogniz'd, conscience gnaw'd within me, "Ah why, regardless of thy inexperience, "Did I, in anger, my son, I replied, "Rudely discard thee."
When the door I open'd and beheld his features, Once so admired by ev'ry beholder, Pale with disease, and withered by famine, Grief swell'd my bosom.
Scarcely could I speak loud as I embrac'd him, But in silent anguish vext my sorrow; While in broken accents, HENRY exclaimed, "Father, forgive me!"
"Ask it not," I said, "you alone are blameless; "For had I taught thee precepts of religion, "Or virtue's morals in thy mind instilled, "Thou hadst not erred!"
As thus I spoke, he sunk upon the floor, and Rolled his eyes most piteously toward me; But death soon clos'd them and like a statue, I stood amazed!
Guilt like a flood, now overwhelm'd my senses, Hush'd upon me like a mighty torrent; Despair, rash despair, swells my raging bosom— I am a murd'rer!!
THEODORE.
A DREAM.
I DREAMT, that buried by my fellow clay, Close by a common beggar's side I lay; And as so mean a neighbour shock'd my pride, Thus, like a corpes of quality, I cried— Away thou Scoundrel! touch me not, More manners learn, and at a distance rot. Thou Scoundrel! in a louder tone cried he, Proud lump of dirt, I scorn thy words and thee! We're equal now, I'll not an inch resign, This is my rotting place, and that is thine.
AMUSING MISCELLANY.
FROM THE ANTHOLOGY.
Original Letters, from an American Traveller in Europe, to his friends in this country.
LETTER SIXTEENTH.
Naples, Dec. 30, 1804.
MY DEAR SISTER,
ADJOINING the august church of St. Peter's at Rome, is the much celebrated papal palace of the Vatican. This, though not the ordinary, may be considered as the state residence of the popes. It is the place where, on grand occasions, the conclave assembles, and where, shut up in small and solitary cells, they proceed to fill up the vacancy in the apostolick office. The occasion of this singular imprisonment, was the intrigue which formerly prevailed, and often delayed the election of a pope; to prevent which, the Electoral College is confined till the election is made.
All the talents, wealth and taste possessed, or which could be bought, by the influence of papal authority, has been exerted, in rendering this palace worthy of the dignity of the Roman church, and of the successor of St. Peter. In it are assembled, the chef d'oeuvres of Grecian and Roman sculpture, and the incomparable performances of modern painters. The lodges, painted by the hand of Raphael, containing the story of the creation, and the history of the Jews, till the birth of our Saviour, are known to every man of taste. Being in Fresco, (or the walls) French cupidities could not remove, however it might covet them. The Sextine chapel, painted by Michael Angelo, and the chambers, begun by Raphael, and finished by his friends and pupil, Julio Romano, would alone suffice to render the Vatican the most interesting building in Europe. But the Vatican is wonderful in every view. Its position is delightful, commanding a view of the whole city and environs, bounded by the snow-covered Appennines. Its dimensions are incredible, containing, as it is said, 200 court yards, and 10,000 chambers. Certain it is, that it is so high, that they have made the great staircase of gentle ascent, so that mules pass and re-pass, quite to the top of the edifice, to supply the inhabitants with those necessaries, which would require too much human labour to furnish. The most extraordinary and interesting object in the Vatican, taken in all its views, is the very celebrated library, conceded to be the largest in the known world. The Modleian library, at Oxford, has some pretensions to be its rival in numbers, but else. The keeper of the Modleian library in nothing remarked to me, that the Vatican had been larger, but since the plunder of the French it had ceased to be so. Now as the French, by treaty with the pope, were entitled only to 500 manuscripts, it could have but little effect on a library of 200,000 volumes. You have seen the library at our University, and when you fancy one fifteen times larger, you will form some opinion of the splendour of the Vatican. The rooms, in which the books are placed, are of a splendour proportional to the magnificence of the establishment. The building is in the form of a T. The perpendicular part is about 200 feet long and the upper part 900 feet; which is four times as long as any single room devoted to the same purposes, which I have seen in any part of Europe. The coup d'oeil, from one end to the other of this immense apartment, is very magnificent. The arrangement is correspondent to the magnificence, and the splendour of the apartments is not inferior to either. Each particular subject, upon which the books treat, is placed in distinct alcoves. The books are inclosed in cases, which are shut up in front, to secure them from the effects of weather and light. Each compartment is marked with the subject or class of literature, contained in it, such as "Chaldean," "Arabick," "Greek," for works in those languages. This order is universal. Every compartment is also enriched with a painting, illustrative of the subject. These paintings are all executed by the first artists, and as they well knew that their works would be exhibited to all the connoisseurs of Europe, each one has exerted himself to excel. The ingenuity and invention of the several painters are exquisite. They cannot be described or imagined. They must be seen in order to be felt.
Every inventor or improver of the arts of painting, or any of the other parts contributing to science or taste, is represented in different parts of this magnificent room. The inventors and distinguished promoters of different arts and sciences, have a place in this collection, so that the Vatican library is really interesting, as a series of historick paintings. One room is also devoted to the exhibition of the rudest specimens of paper and writing, and of the progressive improvement of those arts. [Continued.]
PUBLICK AUCTION.
On THURSDAY, the 9th day of October next, at o'clock,
[If not sold before at Private Sale,]
THE HOUSE and LOT occupied by Mr. BENJAMIN WIGHTMAN, formerly the property of CHRISTOPHER ELLERY, Esq. adjoining the Methodist Chapel, in Marlboro'-street. The House is large and commodious, with a good Cellar under it, and a good well of water in the yard. Also—one Lot, directly opposite said house, fronting on Marlboro' and Charles-streets, 60 feet by 40, be the same more or less.
Also—one other Lot, opposite said house, to the west, fronting Marlboro' and Charles-streets, continued, 30 feet by 15—the same more or less. All of which will be sold without reserve.
Conditions easy, and will be made known at the time of sale. For further particulars, please inquire of JAMES PERRY, or BENJ. WIGHTMAN.
Newport, Aug. 16, 1809.
New Granary & Grocery Store.
No 11, Long wharf,
WILL be kept constantly for sale CORN and MEAL, wholesale and retail. Also, Just received, a Quantity of RYE. Also for Sale—Flour, Salt, Molasses, Gin, Rum, Brandy, Sugars, various kinds, Coffee, and Teas, of different qualities.
Likewise, Baltimore Superfine Flour by the Barrel—Also, Rice, Pimento, Ginger, Soap, Candles, and a quantity of Butter, by the firkin.
The above Goods will be sold, wholesale and retail, for cash or approved credit.
Wanted to purchase—a quantity of CORN and RYE, for which Cash will be given.
MICHAEL FREEBORN.
Agent for the Progressive Company. Newport, July 19, 1809.
Negro Head Tobacco.
SAMUEL CARR & SON have for sale' at their store, on Ferry-wharf, Newport, A quantity of Negro Head TOBACCO, by the keg—warranted of a good quality; if proving otherwise and returned within three weeks, in good order, it will be taken back. If cutting the kegs in two would be more satisfactory to purchasers, they shall be indulg'd. July 12. [3 m.]
FOR SALE,
At No. 11, Long-wharf.
SIXTEEN Hundred bushels Exuma SALT of a very superior quality, suitable for dairies or family use, as cheap as can be bought in this state. Also for sale, Snuff, Tobacco, New-York Soap, English Starch, and 10 Hogsheads of 3d proof Antique Rum, and 1 Hogshead of 4th proof Jamaica Rum, of an excellent flavour, and 3 pipes of Gin.
MICHAEL FREEBORN,
Agent for the Progressive Company. Newport, Aug. 16, 1809.
SIMPSON & BARKER,
Offer for sale, At the Brick Market 40 bbls. mess Pork. March 22, 1809.
For Sale,
ON reasonable terms, a fashionable new CHAISE and HORSE. Apply to SAMUEL WATSON. Newport, August 9, 1809.
TO BE LET,
And immediate possession given, THAT pleasant and commodious Room corner of Mill and Thames-Streets, hitherto occupied by the subscriber as an office. It is unquestionably by far the best situation for a publick office, of any in the town—and at small expence, might be fitted for a dry goods store. For terms apply to PAUL M. MUMFORD. May 9.
For Sale,
THAT valuable and well-known Lot in Thames-street, next North of Messrs. RHODES & CAMHOON's Store, which as a stand for business, is equal to any in Newport. Also, One Lot No. 15. Long-Wharf. Indisputable titles will be given. For further particulars enquire of WILLIAM S. N. ALLAN. Newport, July 26, 1809.
FOR SALE,
THE beautiful and pleasant FARM, improved by the Subscriber, in Middletown. Also, the House, Garden and Water Lot, situated in Water-street, Bristol; lately improved by Dr. Chillingsworth Foster. For terms, apply to CARDER HAZARD. Middletown, June 6th, 1809.
FOR SALE,
THE North half of the Dwelling-House No. 208, Thames-street, formerly the property of Isaac Dayton, deceased. Also, TO LET, the Shop No. 83, Thames-street, three doors north of Mr. Townsend's Coffee-House, with two rooms well furnished, and a privilege in a kitchen, and other conveniences. Also to Let, two Shops on the Point, in Washington-street, opposite the estate of the late Capt. Benedict Smith. For further particulars enquire of EDWARD VOSE. Newport, July 19, 1809.
PECKHAM & BARKER,
Weybosset-street, Providence,
HAVE lately received direct from the Manufacturers a supply of HARD-WARE,
Consisting of—Frying-Pans, Shovels, Spades, Shovels and Tongs, Handirons; 200 doz. cast-steel and common Files of all kinds; large and small smith and bench Vices; Cast Steel in bars of different sizes; iron and brass Wire, of all numbers; weights in sets, from 1-2 oz. to 4 lb. 7, 14, 28, and 56lb. do. with Scale-Beams, assorted; 50 dozen Knives and Forks; consisting of white ivory, polished stag, white bone, and black horn handles; Desert do. of different kinds: tutanna and iron table and tea Spoons; 50m. best white chapel sharp, between and blunt Needles; an extensive assortment of pen and pocket Knives, Scissors, Sheers, &c. &c. Their present supply added to their former stock, makes an assortment equal to any in this country. Those in want of Goods in their line will do well to call and see for themselves, as their articles are too numerous to particularize in an advertisement.
N. B. They have just received a small assortment of MILL SAWS, made by E. WATERS of Sutton (Mass.)
They continue to give Cash for old copper, brass, lead and pewter. Providence, July 20, 1809.
New Wholesale and Retail Grocery and Commission Store.
John Gardner & Sons,
At the East store, in the house late the property of Mr. MARVIN MORRIS, Providence, OFFER FOR SALE,
FRENCH and Spanish Brandy, Holland Gin, Rum, Loaf and Brown Sugars, Molasses, Rice, Coffee per bbl. or small quantity, Flour per bbl. or quarter, Hysopskin and Souchong Teas, best Virginia Tobacco, New-York Soap, Ginger, Starch, &c. &c. &c. all first chop.
JUST RECEIVED, a small assortment of HARD-WARE GOODS—Factory Cotton Cloths, Yarns, Sewing Threads, Balls, &c. at Factory prices.
Many kinds of Country Produce will be taken in exchange for W. I. Goods, on accommodating terms.
Goods received on commission will be strictly attended to. Providence, Broad-street, August 5, 1809.
Samuel Sterne & Son,
No. 13, Bannister's wharf, Have for sale,
W. I. and N. E. Rum, by the hhd. or bbl. Gin, per pipe or bbl. Brandy, by the bbl. Molasses, by the hhd. Teas, by the chest and qr. chest, Coffee, by the bag, Loaf and brown Sugar, Flour, by the bbl. Chocolate, by the box, Candles, by do. Dried Fish, by the quintal; Dexter and common Lime, by the cask, Mess and prime Pork and Beef, by the bbl. White Beans, by the cask or bushel, Lorrillard's Snuff, in bladders, 2000 wt. excellent old Cheese. Sailor's Mattresses, With a general assortment of Groceries, at retail.
Also—a variety of old notes and accounts, in exchange for cash or country produce. Those who are necessitated to have them, will do well to make immediate application, as what remains on the first of September, will be transferred to other hands, and then they cannot be obtained to so good advantage. June 28.
JOHN W. DAVIS,
Has just received and now opening at his Shoe-Store, No. 100, Thames-Street.
AN Elegant and well chosen assortment of ladies and gentlemen's SHOES, of the latest patterns, viz:—Ladies English kid Slippers and Ties, different patterns; do. do. spangled Sandals; Ladies French silk quilted Slips and Ties; Ladies, misses and children's black, blue, red, green, yellow, fig and tea coloured morocco Slips and Ties, with and without heels; men's and boy's morocco, and seal-skin Dancing Pumps; men's and boy's calf and seal-skin fine Shoes; Also, black, red, green and yellow morocco Skins, horse-skin, calf-skin and neat-leather Boot Legs, Boot Tops, Skins for binding, Boot Webbing, silk Cord—Likewise, A handsome assortment of HATS—He keeps constantly employed, a number of experienced workmen in his Manufactory, from which his Shoe-Store is constantly supplied with warranted Boots and Shoes of every description. Measures taken as usual for Boots and Shoes, and made at the shortest notice.
Also—a few pair, of low priced Morocco Slippers, at fifty cents a pair.
The smallest favors will meet with due attention, and be received with gratitude. All orders from town or country will meet with punctilious attendance.
Wanted, Two experienced workmen in the above business. Also, A lad as an apprentice, 14 or 15 years of age. One from the country would be preferred. Newport, June 12, 1809.
CASH IN HAND,
WILL be paid for Clean Cotton and Linen Bags, at No. 15, MILL-STREET, by A. B. HARVEY. He keeps a number of articles in the Grocery line, which he will sell on reasonable terms. Newport, August 22, 1809.
FINAL NOTICE.
THE subscribers finding a former notice respecting the settlement of their accounts neglected by a number of persons, hereby notify such persons, that all their unsettled accounts which may be of more than one year's standing on the first of October next, will, at that time, be put into the hands of an attorney for settlement.
EDMD. THO: WARING, W. TURNER, DAVID KING.
Newport, Aug. 9, 1809.
PUBLICK HEALTH.
BATHING-HOUSE.
FOR the accommodation of those Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to partake of the luxury of the Bath, the BATHING HOUSE will be opened every day, from sunrise until 9 o'clock in the evening, Sundays excepted, when it will be closed at 10 o'clock in the morning.—Tickets may be had at the Medicine Store of SAMUEL W. VINSON, and of the Proprietor. Ladies will please to pass in at the door No. 72, Thames-Street. Gentlemen will enter at the east door of the Bathing-House, Pelham-Street. Subscribers will be furnished with Tickets on account of their Shares, as heretofore. Newport, April 19, 1809.
ATTENTION!!!
THE Subscribers contemplating a Dissolution of Partnership, an adjustment of their Accounts becomes necessary, they therefore solicit all such as are indebted to them by Note, or Account, to make immediate payment, as their business will shortly be closed. NATHANIEL SWEET, & Co. July 12.
NOTICE.
THE MANAGERS of the Newport METHODIST CHAPEL LOTTERY, have determined to commence Drawing said Lottery on the first MONDAY of SEPTEMBER next. Newport, May 31, 1809.
TAKE NOTICE.
THERE is a large delinquency in the old Taxes—and those persons who are delinquents, are hereby requested to come forward and settle the same, or they must be sued. ROBERT TAYLOR, Collector. Newport, Aug. 22, 1809.
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscribers Executors to the Last will and Testament of WILLIAM HAMMOND, Esq. late of North Kingstown, deceased, has taken upon themselves that trust and given Bonds as the law Directs, therefore all Persons having Demands against the Estate of said WILLIAM HAMMOND, deceased, are called upon to Exhibit them, and all Persons indebted to said Estate to make payment to WILLIAM HAMMOND, BENJAMIN HAMMOND, } Executors. North Kingstown, August 16, 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 BATMAN MONRO, in Portsmouth, or ROBERT & NICHOLAS LAWTON, No. 61, Spring-Street, Newport. August 2.
PLEASE TO TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscribers respectfully inform their Friends and the publick, that they have entered into Partnership, and taken the well known Stables belonging to Mr. THOMAS TOWNSEND, situated in Green-street, where Horses and Carriages for every purpose will be furnished at short notice; particularly Coachmen provided with careful and experienced drivers, for parties of pleasure or travellers; and Saddle Horses either for Ladies or Gentlemen; they will also furnish despatch messengers for any direction. The Stables being well calculated for the business, Horses will be taken in to keep at reasonable rates for long or short periods; and as they are determined to attend well to every part of their business, they hope to merit the favours of the publick. JOHN G. EASTON. WM. E. DRUMMOND.
THE Subscriber from long and intimate knowledge of WM. E. DRUMMOND, and confidence in his Partner, recommends them as worthy the encouragement of the publick. THOMAS TOWNSEND. Newport, April 19, 1809.
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.