The Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1809-08-16 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.
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. THADEUS OF WARSAW—4 vols. EXILE OF ERIN—1 vol. WOMAN; or, IDA OF ATHENS, by Miss Owenson—3 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 north 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 HATS, from the lowest priced Felt, to Superior Beaver.
Just Received— SIX CASES HATS, warranted inferior to none manufactured in America, or Imported.—This additional supply, including Men's, Youth's, and Children's Black, with one case of fashionable Drab Felt, 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.
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.
SCHEME OF THE SECOND CLASS OF Rhode-Island Coal Lottery.
Table with 3 columns: Ticket count, Prize amount, Number of prizes. Includes totals: 15,000 Tickets at 5 Dollars each, are 75,000 Dollars. 1 Prize of 15,000 is 15,000. 2 Prizes of 2,500 are 5,000. 4 do. of 1,000 are 4,000. 8 do. of 500 are 4,000. 16 do. of 100 are 1,600. 32 do. of 50 are 1,600. 4900 do. of 7 are 34,300. Total 65,000.
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, Prize amount, Number of prizes. Includes: Do. 5th - 500, Do. 10th - 1000, Do. 13th - 500, Do. 15th - 2,500, Do. 18th - 500, Do. 20th - 2,500, Do. 25th - 15,000, Do. 28th - 1000.
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. ROUSMANIERE, at the office of the Newport Mercury. Newport, July 5, 1809.
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.
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.
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. Their 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.
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.
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, IN a former letter, it was suggested that I found myself obliged to say something of the peace of 1783.
Mr. Hamilton, in his pamphlet, page 7, says, "The principal merit of the negotiation with Great Britain, in some quarters, has been bestowed on Mr. Adams; but it is certainly the right of Mr. Jay, who took a lead in the several steps of the transaction, no less honourable to his talents than to his firmness. The merit, nevertheless, of a full and decisive co-operation, is justly due to Mr. Adams."
This invidious paragraph, I am charitably disposed to believe, was owing partly to want of information, and not altogether to malice, or a desire to excite a misunderstanding between me and Mr. Jay. As I shall be obliged to take a course somewhat circuitous, in order to shew it in its true light, I request the candid attention of the reader to some documents that may at first appear tedious, but which in the end will be found important, if not essential.
God forbid that I should attempt to diminish a ray of the solid glory of Mr. Jay, in this or any other transaction of his life. A man and his commission were never better united than Mr. Jay and the commission for peace. No man ever fulfilled the duties of a trust, with more integrity, constancy, fortitude, intelligence or address.—I have constantly said this in all companies and upon all occasions, for six and twenty years, and now rejoice in an opportunity of transmitting it to posterity.
As the negotiation of the peace of 1783, was a transaction pregnant of events which are full of instruction to the people of America, to future Presidents and Congresses, and ought to be so to the French nation and their government, and the English too, I hope I shall be pardoned if some things should appear at first sight to be the effect of ostentation or vanity. The subject is too serious for any considerations of this kind to have any influence upon me. In the autumn of 1779, I attended my duty in Cambridge, as a member of the convention, while it was forming a constitution for the state of Massachusetts. Returning home to my family in Braintree, on a Saturday night, the 4th of November, I found a packet from the President of Congress, containing two commissions, accompanied with instructions, and the orders of Congress, to embark as soon as possible for Europe, on board the French frigate Le Sensible, under the command of Captain De Chuvanne.
The first of these commissions constituted me a minister plenipotentiary to negotiate and conclude a peace with Great Britain; the second, to negotiate a treaty of commerce with that power. The first was in these words:
The delegates of the United States of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, and Georgia.
To all who shall see these presents; send greeting:
It being probable that a negotiation will soon be commenced for putting an end to the hostilities between His Most Christian Majesty and these United States on the one part, and his Britannic Majesty on the other part, and it being the sincere desire of the United States, that they may be terminated by a peace, founded on such solid and equitable principles, as reasonably to promise a permanency of the blessings of tranquillity, know ye, therefore, that we, confiding in the integrity, prudence and ability of the Honourable JOHN ADAMS, Esq. late commissioner of the United States of America, at the court of Versailles, late delegate in Congress from the State of Massachusetts Bay, and Chief Justice of the said state, have nominated and constituted, and by these presents do nominate and constitute, him, the said John Adams, our minister plenipotentiary, giving him full power, general and special, to act in that quality, to confer, treat, agree and conclude with the ambassadors or plenipotentiaries of his Most Christian Majesty, and those of His Britannic Majesty, and of any other princes or states whom it may concern, vested with equal powers, relating to the re-establishment of peace and friendship, and whatever shall be so agreed and concluded for us, and in our name, to sign, and thereupon make a treaty or treaties, and to transact every thing that may be necessary for completing, securing and strengthening the great work of pacification, in as ample form, and with the same effect, as if we were personally present, and acted therein, hereby promising in good faith, that we will accept, ratify, fulfil and execute whatever shall be agreed, concluded and signed by our said minister plenipotentiary, and that we will never act, nor suffer any person to act, contrary to the same, in the whole or in any part.
In witness whereof, we have caused these presents to be given in Congress at Philadelphia, the twenty-ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and seventy-three, and in the fourth
year of the independence of the United States of America.
Signed by the President and sealed with his seal.
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, President, and a seal.
Attest, CHARLES THOMPSON, Sec'y.
The commission for making a treaty of commerce with Great Britain, was in these words:
The delegates of the United States of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, and Georgia, in Congress assembled.
To all who shall see these presents, send Greeting:
It being the desire of the United States, that the peace which may be established between them and his Britannic Majesty may be permanent and accompanied with the mutual benefits derived from commerce.
Know ye, therefore, that we, confiding in the integrity, prudence and ability of the hon. JOHN ADAMS, Esq. late Commissioner of the United States of America, at the Court of Versailles, late Delegate in Congress from the State of Massachusetts Bay, and Chief Justice of that State, have nominated and constituted, and by these presents do nominate and constitute, him, the said John Adams, our Minister Plenipotentiary, giving him full power general and special, to act in that quality, to confer, agree, and conclude with the Ambassador or Plenipotentiary of his Britannic Majesty vested with equal powers, of and concerning a treaty of commerce, and to transact every thing that may be necessary for completing, securing and strengthening the same in as ample form and with the same effect as if we were personally present and acted therein; hereby promising in good faith, that we will accept, ratify, fulfil and execute, whatever shall be agreed, concluded and signed by our said Minister Plenipotentiary, and that we will never act, nor suffer any person to act, contrary to the same, in the whole nor in any part.
In witness whereof we have caused these presents to be given in Congress, at Philadelphia, the twenty ninth day of September in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy three, and in the fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
Signed by the President, and sealed with his Seal.
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON, President, and a Seal.
Attest, CHARLES THOMPSON, Sec'y.
With these two commissions I received special instructions in detail. I had been scarcely three months at home, since my return from a former mission to the Court of Versailles, in which I had twice run the gauntlet across the Atlantic, among storms and British men of war, neither of which were delectable objects, nor encouraging temptations to a second embarkation on the ocean.
My family attachments were as strong and as well founded as those of any man living, having a wife and four children, then young, whom I must either abandon in a country engaged in all the horrors of war, or commit them with myself to the dangers of the ocean, and the hazard of captivity.
Nevertheless, when I considered the perilous situation of my country, which I then had experience enough to know, was in as much danger abroad as at home; the confidence reposed in me by these important commissions, which I was alone to execute. I considered the voice of my country as the command of Heaven; and held it my duty to resign all personal considerations, and as Luther said upon another occasion, I determined to go, though there were as many devils in the way, as there were tiles on the houses in London.
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, June 22, 1809.
Extract from the valedictory address of the Hon. John Q. Adams, previous to his resignation of the Professorship of Oratory, at Harvard University.
"Finally, gentlemen, though my inclination still lingers at the word, I must, however reluctantly, bid you one and all adieu! I have heard of two lovers, who upon being separated from each other for a length of time, and by a distance like that to which I am bound, among the contrivances which the ingenuity of affection devised, to bring them in fancy nearer to each other, mutually agreed, at a given hour of the day to turn their eyes towards one of the great luminaries of Heaven—and each of them in looking to the sky, felt a sensation of pleasure at the thought, that the eyes of the other at the same moment were directed towards the same object. Let me cherish the hope, that between you and me there will be some occasional, nay, frequent remembrance, reciprocated by analogical objects in the world of mind. Whenever the hour of studious retirement shall point our views to those luminaries of the moral Heaven, which shine with such benignant radiance for our benefit and delight: When the moralists, the poets and the orators of every age, shall be the immediate objects of our regard, let us in the visions of memory, behold one another engaged in the same celestial colloquy sublime." Let us think of one another as fellow students in the same

pursuit. Let us remember the pleasant hours in which we have trod together this path of wisdom and honour—And if at that moment the sentiment of privation should darken the retrospect, may it be your consolation, as it will be mine, that the only painful impression which resulted from our intercourse, arises from its cessation, as the only regret with which the remembrance of you can ever be associated, is that which I now experience in bidding you farewell! "
Literary Miscellany.
MISCELLANEA—No. III.
BURNS.
BURNS was a favoured bard. The strains of his muse were the inspirations of nature. Though combating the want of education, he rose to poetic excellence. Reared amid the heaths and rugged hills of his native country, far from the friendly illuminations of science, his genius expanded like the wild flower that unfolds its beauties in the desert.
"Cauld blew the bitter-biting north Upon his early humble birth, Yet cheerfully he glistened forth Amid the storm."
His numbers are fraught with simplicity.—They breathe the warm language of the heart. While listening to his lays, we feel, by turns, the raptures of love; the wildness of joy; the despondency of grief; the appalling of terror. We are involuntarily borne upon the wings of undirected fancy, and sweetly partake of all his poetic visions.
POPE.
Pope has been celebrated for harmonious versification. In truth, few could vie with him in this respect. The following couplets, however, in his Essay on Criticism , bear strong marks of the "ungovernable pen of Sternhold and Hopkins."
"Unfinished things, one knows not what to call, Their generation's so equivocal."
"Leave dangerous truths to unsuccessful Satires, And flattery to fulsome Dedicators."
SIMPLICITY.
I AM an admirer of simplicity. But I never feel a greater impulse to pay homage at its shrine, than when it sheds its soft lustre on the female mind. I am pleased when I "behold woman in such lights and shades of soul, temper, and disposition, as nature has originally formed her in." Were I to select a fair
"For solid friendship and connubial love,"
it should be her, who, reared in seclusion, was the genuine child of nature and simplicity; whose spotless mind had never received an unfavourable impression from the follies of a fashionable world.
FRIENDSHIP.
Without Friendship the world would be but an inhospitable desert, where nothing appeared to engage the busy attention, or fix the wandering sight.
For the REPUBLICAN.
I. CHRONICLES.
CHAFT. I.
1. AND it came to pass, when the spirit of party waxed strong on the face of the earth, that Thomas, the son of Cain, was mighty wroth with a young man, who belonged to a great city, which lieth on the sea shore.
2. Now Thomas was a desperate man, and one who feared not the Lord, neither regarded he his commandments.
3. So he girt on his armour, and went forth in the street, and fell upon the young man, and slew him.
4. Now the anger of the people was provoked, and they arose and laid hands on Thomas, and bound him, and cast him into prison.
5. But the people were idolators, for they bowed before kings and were worshippers of crowns.
6. And when their anger had abated, they repented of what they had done; and they held council one with another how they should save Thomas, for he was also an idolator, and a teacher of the people.
7. So they spread a report that Thomas was not guilty of the thing which was laid to his charge: for verily, say they, "the king can do no wrong."
8. And when the judges of the land were assembled together, they palliated the crime of Thomas. And moreover when the people, who had been chosen for this purpose, heard it, they declared him not guilty of the thing which was done.
9. But notwithstanding this, there were some who marvelled greatly at the miracle, which was wrought; and many from that hour left the ranks of the idolators, and returned to their former God.
10. And they were greatly enraged, and cried out with an exceeding loud voice, "who sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed."
11. And Thomas was greatly afraid, and he went out, and hid himself from their presence, for they were exceeding angry.
12. Now when the rage of the people had become weak, Thomas again came forth into their presence, and walked with the Governor of the land.
13. And as he passed, the children cried out, "go up thou bald head!" and they stoned him with stones.
14. And it came to pass, that after he had remained some time among them, he departed with his family, and went into the land of Philip, which is near unto Mount Hope, and he tarried there two days.
15. And when the people heard that he was among them, they collected together, and made an image, and put an inscription thereon, and hanged it.
16. And they were in number about three score and ten; and they assembled at the house where the murderer lodged, with stones, and staves, and instruments of music.
17. Then they shouted with one accord, and the noise thereof was exceeding great. Moreover they blew in their ram's horns—howbeit the walls of the house did not fall.
18. And they raised their voices and said, send us
out Thomas, the murderer; for the voice of our brother's blood, crieth unto us from the ground.
19. But when they saw that he would not come out, they played on their instruments of music, and departed every one his own way.
20. And in the morning, when the cock crowed, the people assembled together, to behold the image, which the Mobites had set up.
21. And some, when they saw the thing which was done, were much pleased, for it was of cunning workmanship.
22. And others were sore vexed insomuch that they could not look upon it; for they were idolators, and disciples of Thomas the murderer.
23. So they called on the centurion of the land, and wringed their hands, and wailed bitterly, and intreated him to take down the image of Thomas, the murderer.
24. And many bare false witness against the Mobites— Selah .
25. Moreover they offered a reward of fifty pieces of silver to any one who would deliver to them the head of their captain in a charger.
26. And when certain of the band went to the idolators and offered to deliver up to them the captain of the Mobites, they would not harken to their voice, for they repented of the thing they had done.
27. So they tied up the money in a sack, and placed a seal thereon, and carried it away unto a secret place, where no man could see it.
28. Now concerning the rest of the deeds of Thomas, the murderer, they are not found in the books of the Chronicles or of the Prophets; but they are recorded in the books of the Kings, the Gazette and the Repository.
To the Editor of the Republican.
SIR,
As the worthy subject of the following lines has lately paid us a visit in this quarter, perhaps it may not be amiss to republish them. I send them for that purpose. A FRIEND.
THE MURDERER.
O'er the bog and o'er the fen, Through the dark and pathless glen. At midnight's hour I stray: By the thick unwholesome stream, Where noxious vapours dimly gleam, And deadly exhalations rise. Where the screaming raven flies, Where the alligator sleeps, And the dire asp envenom'd creeps, I pace my lonely way.
Shrill sings the chill blast, through the sedge, Loud shrieks the night bird from the hedge, The wandering mad-dog yells; Fell witches ply their hellish art, And feast upon the infants' heart, And blast me with their spells.
On the dark and lonely shore, When tempests howl, and billows roar, And foam upon the strand: While lightnings hiss around my head, And caverns yawn before me, dread! Where flames sulphureous fiercely glow, And shrieks are heard of hopeless woe, With horror chill'd I stand.
With frantic yell, and madd'ning form, The black-wing'd demon of the storm, Above me lowly cowers: He names the deed—the damning deed! And points where murder'd victims bleed, While Heaven darker lowers.
O'er the wild, and blasted heath, Mid phantoms of despair and death, My wand'ring I pursue: Pale, eyeless spectres burst the ground, And rush in maniac dance around: Oft they raise their fleshless hands, Beck'ning to where the gibbet stands And shout "Behold thy due."
Such are the dreams that hover o'er my bed, Since by my arm, the hapless Austin bled.
Political Miscellany.
From the Boston Chronicle.
TO THE FREE BORN SONS OF AMERICA.
The crisis has arrived. You have now before you the probable ultimatum of four years negotiation with Great Britain. She seems resolved to test your national spirit by the most degrading and contemptuous conditions. And while the government have disavowed the act by which their minister imposed on the president, and threw our nation from their guard, the merchants in London, with Mr. Wilson at their head, have come forward with resolves, evidently intending to annihilate every vestige of American trade, except the mere importing and exporting to the Island of Great Britain. Their remonstrances and resolves have abridged your reprivilege from the 10th of August to the 20th of July (now past.) You are now to do—what?—wait the orders of the court of St. James, to know whether any remnant of trade is to be allowed you or not. The conditions are probably to be forwarded by Mr. Jackson under the title of a new code of laws for the regulation of the trade of the colonies of America, (they certainly will no longer think of calling us states.)
Indeed, we have dodged, cringed, and succumbed in such a degrading manner for the last three years, that we can hardly expect deference or respect from any nation. France has suspended her diplomatic communications—and Britain seems to conclude that the last spark of our national spirit was buried with our suspension of arms in 1783; and late events seem fully to justify the opinion. She orders her ships on our coast to overhaul, and regulate our trade, to bring to our ships, (even coasters)—to kill, destroy, and capture such as she chooses—we complain, scold a little, talk high and bloated sentences—our secretary writes to her minister—our ambassador makes known our complaints to the minister of foreign affairs—he answers, talks of rights, amicable affections, of the broad seas, of the narrow seas, until some new insult, and some new degradation pushes the old injury out of sight, and we deliberately begin again on the new subject, and act
over the farce as before; hitherto it has produced the same effect—viz. Nothing.
It now appears, that the order of the 26th of April, was all that the government intended in our favor; while the merchants say that even that order was conceding too much. Here follow their own words—"That good faith is as necessary to be exercised by government to natives as to aliens; and that the orders of council of Nov. 1807, were a pledge to the British merchants, that the system of rigor adapted to those orders, should be exercised against France and her dependencies, as long as the edicts of Berlin continued. That the order of council of the 26th of April last, was inconsistent with that pledge, and militated against the interest of the British merchants." Here then is the British mode of reasoning. For America to trade to the continent of Europe, "militates against the interest of the British merchants." Consequently they must not be permitted to trade. Thus, it will be seen at half a glance, that the ground of reasoning is narrowed to a tangent. We, as a nominal (I wish I could say actual ) independent nation, are not permitted to trade to friendly nations, because the trade may "militate against the interest of the British merchant." Is this the language held out to a nation , containing eight millions of daring, hardy, and independent people?—Or is the chastising rod, held over the trembling slave? It certainly has more the appearance of the latter than the former, and clearly shews how much we are belittled in the eyes of European calculators. It remains to be seen how far we acquiesce in this arrangement. If we concede to the terms, laughable indeed, is the farce of our independence—even to pause, is political suicide.—But we have reasoned, spouted, talked, and written enough on the subject—it is time to rouse from our reveries—it is time to ACT—it is time to shew that if our simple, unsuspecting and faithful peace-loving policy, has been treacherously abused, that we will submit no longer—it is time to convince the world that we have not forfeited the character that produced the peace of '83, and established us as a nation—we must resort to more energetic measures to accomplish this necessary reformation, than the mere, vaporings and resolves of the 10th congress, that we would not submit, at the same time they took no measure to secure our national honour or independence. I repeat—we have spouted and talked enough—IT IS TIME TO ACT. AMERICUS.
From the AURORA.
THE BRITISH MISSIONARIES.
It is now said that, besides the incendiary negotiator Jackson, we are to have another negotiator for commerce—lord Auckland. We can scarcely credit this part of the news, though after appointing the missionary, whose insolence to the prince of Denmark, had nearly provoked the prince to kick him out of his presence; it would be perfectly consistent, to send the Mr. Eden of our revolution; who was sent to corrupt the old Congress.
These fellows change their names so often, said the ever memorable Thomas Paine, that it is difficult to know them; this man, who is now called lord Auckland, was called Wm. Eden in 1807, and was the associate in commission of corruption, with lord Carlisle, sir Henry Clinton, and Comodore Johnson; by whom the memorable attempt was made to buy Gov. Reed of Penns. who, for his integrity, was never afterwards forgiven by the Tories, and by whom he was persecuted the remainder of his life even to death; a son of this governor Reed, who refused the gold and titles offered as the purchase of his honour and the liberties of his country, was lately removed from office by our Pennsylvania government—to make a place for a thing.
But Mr. Eden, alias lord Auckland, has figured since in American diplomacy: the project of a treaty entered into by Mr. Monroe, and Mr. Pinckney, two years ago, was the project of this Mr. Eden, alias lord Auckland; and his associate was lord Holland; we may judge of the future by the past—and when we know what he refused to do in 1806-7, we may judge of what he intends not to do in 1809.
He refused to indemnify our citizens, who had been plundered.
He refused to abandon the practice of impressment.
He refused to abandon the rule of 1756, or to suffer us to possess any other trade in war, than that, enjoyed in peace; although war itself among other nations, had a tendency to injure and limit our naval trade.
He refused to define the rights of blockade, or to abandon proclamation blockades.
He refused to permit us to carry naval stores to belligerent powers, although they recognized that right in Russia.
He refused to place us as to export duties, upon the footing of other nations.
He refused to open a West India trade, upon any other than the ignominious terms of the treaty of 1794.
He refused to place our trade to the East Indies, where there are absolute intruders and usurpers, on as favourable ground as we possessed by that treaty.
In short, as Mr. Munroe, in his letter of February 8, 1808, declares:
"In every case which involved a question of neutral rights, or even of commercial accommodation, Great Britain was resolved to yield no ground, which she could avoid; and was evidently prepared to hazard war rather than yield much. There seems to be no other mode of compelling her to yield, than that of embarking in the war with the opposite belligerent, on which great question it belonged to the national councils to decide."
From the VIRGINIA ARGUS.
The cupidity of our merchants for gain has partially subjected the United States to a species of maritime bondage which, whilst we are quarrelling about British perfidy, the citizens of the U. S. in general do not appear to be aware of. During the discussions relative to our differences with England, the British ministry continue to give laws to trade by means of their orders in council. The point which they wish to establish is, that they shall have the power of legislating for the whole commercial world: accordingly, on they go, let what will take place, to issue those orders, and to give direction to navigation just as they please. It is thus that they hope to establish their doctrine, by familiarizing the world to it, thinking, perhaps, that if it is permitted for a few years it will be always permitted. Unhappily, they have too much reason to flatter themselves with success. The merchants of the United States, who ought to have made long since a glorious stand in behalf of their own rights, and who indeed have occasionally made a show of resistance, appear, (with some exceptions) to have such an irresistible propensity for wealth, that, if Great Britain will not suffer them to enjoy the whole of the rights to which they are entitled, they seem perfectly contented to exercise a portion of them. So true is this fact, that a certain part of the commercial class of the community have made themselves completely ridiculous by their capriciousness. One would think that this description of men ought to rise now nobly and unanimously in vindication of their own indisputable claims; but, it is as true as it is shameful, they do not. When G. Britain during the present war, began to practice upon the rule of '56, we may all recollect how the merchants assembled in our cities and adopted eloquent and affecting memorials to Congress, pledging every thing dear to them to stand by the government in any and every exigency that might occur from resistance to the pretensions of the English ministry. Yet when the time of trial came, these enraged and tongue-valiant memorialists showed very plainly what reliance was to be placed on their professions of patriotism. They changed their tune entirely: "for God's sake," said they, "if we cannot obtain what is right let us take what we can get." And so far from risking their lives, they would not risk a very inconsiderable part of their fortunes; for, when the embargo galled them a little they screamed out like a coward who is put to the torture. It is by such weakness as this, that G. B. is enabled to usurp, by degrees, the domination of the ocean; and, finally may, by tolerance and custom, establish her encroachments as maritime law. Away, away, with such pusillanimity and vile submission to tarranny!
Whilst speaking on this subject, it is impossible not to recur to the recent perfidy of the British cabinet. A "despatch" has been ushered into the world as the instructions of Mr. Erskine. It is a most contemptible attempt at imposture to endeavour to persuade the publick that that despatch is the whole of the instructions. It is not the despatch, the insulting despatch, that we want to see, but the secret, confidential instructions sent to Mr. Erskine, which we understand that Mr. Oakley (the bearer of them) declares consisted of forty or fifty manuscript pages, and gave to Mr. Erskine the most unbounded latitude.—The despatch itself is convincing proof that Mr. Erskine had other orders; for he had no motive that could induce him designedly to misrepresent his instructions, and they are too plain (as stated in the despatch) for him to have mistaken their meaning. Let us then have the secret instructions of Canning to Erskine, and no more of the delusive despatch.
From the Baltimore AMERICAN.
Few pages indeed in the history of civilized man, present to the world an act of treachery of so black a die as that ascribed to the British government by the late news from England, respecting her negotiation with this country. Although crimes and perfidy have been the characteristic traits of her cabinet for ages past, and although we have believed her capable of performing acts of the greatest atrocity, yet for the character of human nature, we were desirous of withholding our belief on this occasion, at least until another late arrival.—We can scarcely believe G. B. plunged so deep into the abyss of folly as to commit an act which ought to eventuate in the total destruction of her present system of government.
This disavowal of the English cabinet, of truth points out the strong necessity for a speedy convocation of the so long talked of Congress of all nations to establish an uniform law of nations; to determine upon the laws of war and neutrality, and to guarantee the annihilation of every government whose cabinet, honour and good faith consists in diplomatic treachery.
Mr. Canning by this disavowal has given a death blow to "the British party in America." Even royalists in America pretended to have some idea of national honour and faith, since some of them have declared, that if John Bull has been guilty of the disgraceful act attributed to him they will willingly shoulder the musket in defence of the rights of this so much injured country. But possibly these declarations are but Iscariot's kiss, since we recollect the general burst of indignation on the occasion of the Chesapeake as well among Tories and feds as among republicans, and the subsequent conduct of the former.
The Emperor of Russia had passed some new regulations to interdict all commercial intercourse with England; and the admission of neutral vessels which shall have touched in England.

NEWPORT:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1809.
IMPORTANT.
Washington City, August 10.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS in consequence of a communication from his Britannick Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, declaring that the British Orders in Council of January and November, 1807, would have been withdrawn on the 10th day of June last; and by virtue of authority given in such event, by the 11th section of the act of Congress entitled "an act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great-Britain and France and their dependencies and for other purposes," I, JAMES MADISON, President of the United States, did issue my Proclamation bearing date on the 19th of April last, declaring that the Orders in Council aforesaid would have been so withdrawn on the said 10th day of June, after which the trade suspended by certain acts of Congress might be renewed; And whereas it is now officially made known to me that the said Orders in Council have not been withdrawn agreeable to the communication and declaration aforesaid: I do hereby proclaim the same, and consequently that the trade renewable on the event of the said orders being withdrawn, is to be considered as under the operation of the several acts by which such trade was suspended.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the United States at the City of Washington, the ninth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine, and of the Independence of the United States the thirty-fourth.
(Signed.)
JAMES MADISON.
By the President, R. SMITH, Secretary of State.
[The following has been addressed by the Secretary of the Treasury to the respective Collectors, in consequence of the above Proclamation:]
(CIRCULAR.)
Treasury Department, August 9th, 1809.
SIR, You will herewith receive the copy of a Proclamation of the President of the United States, announcing that certain British Orders in Council were not withdrawn on the 10th day of June last, and consequently that the trade renewable, on the event of said Orders being withdrawn, is to be considered as under the operation of the several acts by which such trade was suspended.
The act "to amend, and continue in force certain parts of the act entitled "an act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great-Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes," passed on the 28th of June, is therefore in every respect applicable to G. B. and her dependencies, as well as to France and her dependencies: any thing in my circular of the 29th June last, to the contrary notwithstanding.
It results that from the receipt of this, you must in every instance, except as herein after expressed, refuse clearances for British ports requiring, as usual, bonds from vessels bound to permitted ports, in the manner provided by the 3d section of the act above-mentioned.—But as many British vessels have or may come into the ports of the United States in consequence of the President's Proclamation of the 19th of April last, he directs that you will permit such British vessels to depart without giving bond, either in ballast, or with cargo on board when notified of the enclosed Proclamation; it being however understood that this indulgence shall not be extended to any other vessels than such as are now in the ports of the U. S. or such as may hereafter arrive, having sailed from a foreign port before information of the enclosed Proclamation shall have been received at such port.
The President also directs, that until a decision from Congress on that unexpected point shall have been obtained, or until otherwise instructed, seizures or prosecutions for supposed contraventions of either of the abovementioned acts or of the non-intercourse act of 1st of March last, arising from acts which would, in conformity with his Proclamation of the 19th of April last, have been considered as lawful, shall be suspended in the following cases, viz.—
1. All vessels which have entered a British port since the 10th of June last, or which may hereafter enter such port, having sailed for the same, before information of the enclosed Proclamation had been received at the port of departure; so far as relates to any forfeiture or penalty which may accrue or have accrued by reason of their having thus entered a British port.
2. All vessels which have arrived, either from British ports or with British merchandise in the United States subsequent to the 10th of June last; and also all vessels which may hereafter thus arrive, having sailed for the United States, before the information of the enclosed Proclamation shall have been received at the port of departure; so far as relates to any forfeiture or penalty accruing from having arrived or entering in the United States from British ports or with British merchandise.
3. All vessels now owned by citizens of the United States, and sailing under the American flag, which, being in a foreign port at the time when the enclosed Proclamation will be made known at such port, shall with all due diligence depart therefrom, and return without delay to the United States; so far as relates to any forfeiture or penalty accruing from their arriving in the United States from British ports, or with British merchandise.
In the above mentioned cases of vessels arriving in the United States, and which are for the present exempted from seizure, the vessels and cargoes may be admitted to entry.
The time when the enclosed Proclamation shall have been known at the ports of departure respectively, must be ascertained by the best means in your power; and you may refer doubtful cases to this department.
Application may of course still be made in all cases for an absolute remission of the forfeitures and penalties in the manner provided for by law, the instruction herein given to abstain from prosecutions and seizures in the abovementioned cases, being only intended to prevent the expenses and inconvenience to which the parties concerned would otherwise be exposed.
I am, respectfully, Sir,
Your obedient servant, ALBERT GALLATIN.
THE COLLECTOR OF
The Boston Palladium of Friday, says, that "the conduct of Mr. Erskine is condemned by all parties in that country, (England) and that the temper of the publick mind is far beyond that of the ministry." And if this were really the fact, what had ought to be the temper of America in such a case? No doubt these Anglo Editors would reply—mild, condescending and yielding every point in dispute to the extent of our rights and privileges, to the disgrace of the nation. But this is all a political fabrication of theirs, and by no means the fact. What say the Anti-ministerialists?—What say the political papers of that country opposed to the present ministry? A government whose particular aim is nothing short of the complete degradation of our government, and the destruction of our trade.—Have they not said repeatedly, that America has borne every insult offered by England with an astonishing degree of mild forbearance—that we have repeatedly manifested an honest and sincere disposition to adjust our differences—that, in short, we have sacrificed a part of our national rights to preserve it? But, citizens of America, a part will not satisfy their present views of commercial monopoly: They must have the whole. The question is now, are you willing to give up those rights and that independence which they were once compelled to recognize, for a ruinous traffic with a perfidious government? No—I will answer for you. Not all the Gold of Britain shall purchase it—nor all the arts and persuasions of her minions induce us to yield a particle of our invaluable privileges.
The people of the United States, more particularly the merchants, are under great obligations to Timothy for his 64 years so honorably and so wisely spent in the service of his country; but the former are very ungrateful indeed in not even thanking the Col. for the blessings he has shed on them, by procuring, as he says, a repeal of the Embargo system, and thereby bringing this new disgrace upon our country, in Erskine's affair; and thereby ruining hundreds of the American merchants who have made large shipments to England, for which they may never receive a cent in return.—Yet more of this hereafter.
The Parliament of England ought certainly to grant Timothy a handsome annuity for life, on the obtaining of a repeal of the Embargo and Non-intercourse acts. We should not be surprised if Mr. Canning or some one of his humble servants were to move for a vote of thanks to the Col. for his important services—as this is a cheap way of giving the Devil his due.
If a few more such Patriots as Timothy Pickering were to interest themselves so highly in American affairs, we should soon find ourselves in the same predicament with the Roaring Lyon —without a Friend or Ally—and at War with the whole World.
In Spain and Italy there is a set of fanatics called flagellants , who flog themselves for the good of their souls. They bare their backs, and after lacerating themselves with leathern thongs, or cow-hide, until they are weary, call upon the spectators to apply the whip with vigor. Our leading federalists, in their patient endurance of British outrages, very much resemble the flagellants . They bawl out to the British government, "Put it on; we can bear it; it is for the good of our souls."—Anti-Monarchist.
In Virginia a certain Mr. Usher was saved from being killed in a duel, by two Spanish milited Dollars , which were lodged in his waistcoat pocket. The ball of his antagonist struck the dollars and rebounded. It is strange that a man who had a spare dollar , should be concerned in a duel. [ ibid. ]
Our southern brethren have many advantages over the eastern men in fighting duels. They can procure the hard cash to line their pockets. Here we have nothing but a miserable paper currency, which will not stop the force of a ball. [ ibid. ]
There is a question whether British guineas will stop the progress of a musket ball. A certain revolutionary Colonel had no confidence in their efficacy in this way, or he would have brought up his regiment in season to have displayed his powers at Lexington. [ ibid. ]
If we understood Gen. Pickering, he stated that Great-Britain had done us no essential injury, and that the British government was desirous to be on good terms with us. What will the General say now? [ ibid. ]
On the 6th instant, arrived at Baltimore, the brig Fair American , Hamilton, 23 days from Cayenne. Capt. H. informs, that a few days previous to his sailing, the troops stationed there had revolted and wounded a number of persons in the streets; they made a peremptory demand of their wages from government accompanied with threats, that if their demands were not complied with in twenty-four hours, they would fire upon the government house, which demand the government were not able to meet and dare not refuse, without levying a heavy tax on the merchants, which they were obliged to do, after which the troops had become more tranquil; but it was feared by many that something serious would take place in a short time, as the privates had complete control over the officers. Several Americans sailed for Surinam and Demerara.
A certain cure for the dysentery, in the worst stage of the disease: 1 gill sweet oil, 1 gill good West India Rum, 1 gill West India Molasses, (not sugar house molasses.)
Simmer them together, and stir them till well mixed; one table spoonful every hour for a grown person, and children a due proportion, according to age and strength. [Dem. Press.]
BLACKBERRY SYRUP.
The present is the time to prepare this valuable medicine and strongly to be recommended its usefulness, particularly amongst children afflicted with bowel complaints, a feeling mother offers the following recipe for preparing it.
Take the fruit before it is very ripe, extract the juices, and to each quart add one pound of white (loaf) sugar, skim and boil it about half an hour; when cool enough to bottle add a small tea cup of good brandy: from one to four table spoonfuls may be taken frequently, as age and circumstances may require.— ibid.
COMMUNICATION.
The Annual Discourse before the Female Benevolent Society of this town is hoped, will attract a numerous, as well as beneficial audience. The utility of such an institution must be obvious to every one—to protect the forlorn and helpless female orphan—to mitigate the sorrows of the widowed mother—and to guard from the rude and insulting hand of licentiousness those unfortunate females, who have been deprived of kindred protection, by the adversity of fate. Most of the principal towns in New-England can boast of similar humane institutions; and we are happy in being able to state, when occasions offer, the most liberal and munificent donations are made. We do not hesitate to believe, that the inhabitants of this town will give honourable testimony of their liberality and generosity on this occasion.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
" Flint of '76 " has been received, and shall appear in our next. A number of poetick effusions, have been received which will be attended to in due season.
MARRIED,
At Boston, Mr. JOHN BAPTISTE GIRAUD, to Mrs. SALLY LOCK.—Mr. SEWALL CARTER, to Miss GRACE MAHAN.
DIED,
In this town, on Monday last, a child of Mr. Wm. R. Wilder, aged 3 months. On the 4th inst. after a long and distressing illness, which she endured with christian patience, and to the conclusion of which in death she was brought with christian triumph, Mrs. MARTHA REED, aged 28 years, consort of Mr. Samuel M. Reed, and daughter of the late Benedict Dayton, Esq.
At Scituate, Mrs. LYDIA WALKER, aged 26, wife of Mr. Pardon Walker.
At Smithfield, Miss MERIAM WHEELER, aged 19, daughter of Mr. Obadiah Wheeler.
At Providence, Mr. MARVIN MORRIS, aged 40.
At Boston, Mrs. JANE LEADBETTER.—Suddenly, Mr. J. A. ASSELIN, aged 51.
At Ward, widow RUTH BANCROFT, Et. 94. Her descendents are 270—and she was step mother to nearly as many more.
At Lebanon, (Con.) His Excellency JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Esq. for many years Governor of the state of Connecticut.
At Charleston, (S. C.) Mr. WILLIAM STEPHENS, merchant; during a night of excessive heat, he rose from his bed to refresh himself, by sitting at a third story window; from thence, having fallen asleep, he was precipitated upon the street pavement.
At Washington, (Ken.) Mr. ANDREW SMALLIE, Et. 86. He walked from his own dwelling on Sunday the 11th of June, to Bracken meeting-house, well and hearty, and while the congregation were singing one of Rippon's hymns, in which he cordially joined, when he came to these words:
"Oh! may my last expiring breath, His loving kindness sing in death,"
he gently fell forward, but quickly recovering, he suddenly fell backward into the arms of Mr. Hargate, and expired before they could convey him to the door!
At Cassel, (Westphalia,) JOHANNES VON MALLER, the celebrated German Historian.
MARINE LIST.
PORT OF NEWPORT.
Entered.—Ship Mary, Newman , St. Marys: schr. William & Margaret , Dennis, Kingston; do. New-Forge , Sturtevant, Boston; Sloop Jane , Chace, New-York; do. Mary Ann , Brown, do.; do. Jane , Custis, Washington; do. Defiance , Borden, Norfolk; do. Apollo , Thayer, Penobscot.
Cleared.—Ship Pallas , Edwards, Hamburgh; do. New Good Intent , Dennis, Norfolk; Brig Pegasus , Rathbone, Tommungen; do. Industry , Carter, New-York; do. Mary Ann , Greene, Alexandria; Sloop Golden Age , Landers, New-York; do. Halcyon , Davis, do.; do. Fame , Waldin, do.
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, Smuff, Tobacco, New-York Soap, English Starch , and 10 Hogsheads of 3d proof Antique Rum , and 1 Hogshead of 4th proof Jamieson Rum , of an excellent flavour, and 3 pipes of Gin.
MICHAEL FREEBORN,
Agent for the Progressive Company.
Newport, Aug. 16, 1809.
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscribers Executors to the Last will and Testament of WILLIAM HAMMOND, Esq. late of NorthKingstown, 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, } Executors. BENJAMIN HAMMOND, } NorthKingstown, August 16, 1809.
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.; 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 Nankien; 300 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. Bombazetts; 1 Bale Cassimeres; 1 Case Velvets; 100 Pieces Russia Diaper; 50 do. Red, Yellow and Brown Bandanoes.
Newport, August 16, 1809.
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-street , 60 feet by 40, be the same more or less.
Also—one other Lot, opposite said house, to the west, fronting Marlboro' and Charles-street , continued, 30 feet by 15—be 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.
NOTICE.
THE Publick are respectfully informed that the Annual Discourse before the FEMALE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY , will be delivered in the second Congregational Church , THIS DAY, at 4 o'clock P. M. after which there will be a collection for the support of the school, of which the Society has the patronage. Newport, Aug. 16, 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.
Truth,—to the Publick.
THE best way from Boston to New-York, and from New-York to Boston, is by the way of Newport, that remarkable healthy and delightful place, so pleasant and agreeable to travellers, (Norwich way to the contrary notwithstanding.)
The Proprietors of the Commercial Line of Stages from Boston to Newport, are desirous of making the travelling and conveyance as easy and as expeditious as possible to all those doing business, as well as to those that travel for pleasure; they are determined to spare no pains in accomplishing this object.
With a leading breeze the Packets are generally from 15 to 22 hours, from New-York to Newport, and the Stages are from 10 to 11 hours going to Boston.—Frequently, Gentlemen leave New-York in the morning, and arrive at Boston the next day at night. The roads are good, and have excellent accommodations; the stages and horses are as good as any in America; the Packets belonging to Newport, and kept as New-York and Newport Packets, are thought to be the best in the known world, and are so acknowledged by all those who are judges:—They are fast sailers furnished with elegant accommodations, and with every convenience that can be wanted.
The Proprietors of the Commercial Line of Stages have established waggons, to go through to Boston and Newport twice a week. They leave Boston Tuesdays and Fridays, and arrive at Newport on Mondays and Thursdays.—Leave Newport and arrive at Boston same time.
Congress at their last session, passed a law establishing a Land Office for the purpose of entering and clearing goods subject to drawback, in Boston and in Newport, in order that the merchants might obtain their debentures on such goods as should be sent over-land to Boston or to New-York.—Merchants in New-York and Boston, as well as all others, wishing to have goods transported over-land expeditiously and safe can now be accommodated. All goods and Articles, that may come direct to the care of JAMES PERRY, and landed on his wharf in Newport, will be attended to, and forwarded as directed.
J. PERRY, Newport. J. TRASK, } A. WHEELLOCK, } Boston. SMITH & DRAKE, Taunton.
The Printers of the Boston papers are requested to publish the above. Newport, July 19, 1809.

Poetry.
For the REPUBLICAN.
TO WAR.
THOU dreadful scourge! Whose rage and desolations far extend O'er Europe's fields. Thy mighty God presides His massy shield bright glitters in the sun, His tow'ring helmet strikes the affrighted clouds, Which winds tempestuous hurry from his sight; Leaving thick smoke to shade the barren heath, And blood to nourish the devoted soil. Where you sulphureous columns tinge the sky, Obscure the sun and hide his genial rays, Thou art. Where shrieks and dying groans resound, Where peals of thunder from the cannon's mouth Spread dire destruction through th' embattled host, In dreadful majesty thou reign'st supreme. Cities in flames thy awful progress mark, Rapine and plunder in thy footsteps move, And death in thousand forms upon thee waits. Here weeps a widow—there an orphan mourns A tender father's loss—Here heaps of slain Lie unregarded in the scorching sun; There piles of whitened bones, by vulture's robb'd Of every nerve and sinew which they bore, When wielding, in their country's righteous cause, The sword of vengeance—Here a monument Perpetuates the mighty deeds of one; There a green sod enshrouds another's bones, Without a moss-grown stone to tell his fame. These are thy horrors—Thus thy votaries share Unequal honours. The brave man falls, And dies the bed of honour with his blood; But moving in a humble sphere, the man, Which ought his sacred relics to contain, Adorns the high exalted coward's grave; Whose noble ancestry were all his claim To worth or merit which he ne'er possess'd. Theodore.
AMUSING MISCELLANY.
FROM THE ANTHOLOGY.
Original Letters, from an American Traveller in Europe, to his friends in this country.
LETTER FIFTEENTH.
Naples, Dec. 5, 1804.
MY DEAR SISTER. IF I did not know that the thermometer would contradict me, I should say, that the weather was now as cold as it is with you. The truth is, that substantially to your feelings, it is so. You suffer as much from the cold here, as in America, though there is no frost, and though you do not perceive the usual appearances, which indicate severity of cold in our climate. Tomorrow, however, it is probable, the Sirocco will again return, and will bring with it, its warm and enervating blast. Never was a climate more changeable than that of Rome. We have had three chilly, freezing, northwestern gales, and as many Chiroccos, or southern breezes, bringing with them ennui and debility, relaxation and ill health. That you have some mild, beautiful days in Italy, in which you fully realize the descriptions of the poets, cannot be doubted, and when the weather is fine, nature seems here better to respond to the softness of the climate. You see the country covered with verdure; the grass has the soft colour and the vigour of spring; the whole tribe of culinary vegetables are in full perfection throughout the winter. It is the summer, here, which makes them disappear; the hardy vegetables of the north cannot withstand the sultry summer blasts of the Campagna of Rome. The gardens in Rome are in their highest glory at this season. I will give you a picture of them; two objects appear to attract the attention of the gardener; shade in summer, shelter in winter; to effect these important objects, he sacrifices prospect though he retains romantic and retired beauties; his garden is laid out in walks of evergreen, consisting of the arbutus, laurestinus, and laurel. The box, not unfrequently blends his bright and glossy verdure, and his coarse perfume; these hedges are from seven to ten or twelve feet high, and sometimes are permitted to form bowers; they are suffered to grow so thick, as to be impervious to the sun or wind. Fancy then, fine hedges of these most beautiful and glossy evergreens, the laurestinus now in full flower, protecting you from the northern blasts, and equally securing you from the scorching sun; imagine this garden, or rural walk, interrupted by artificial fountains, in the most expensive and noble stile, pouring their cool and refreshing, sometimes murmuring, and often roaring, streams, into some vast basin, formed by the hand of taste, and ornamented, not unfrequently, with ancient sculpture, or with modern works in imitation of the ancients. Walk then with me into the orangery, see in bleak December, the verdant orange trees loaded with golden fruit, unprotected by any canopy but the heavens, and you may almost imagine yourself in the Elysium of the poets. The truth is, that the appearances of nature contradict your feelings at Rome; you feel chilly; you cherish the fireside; but you issue out in the heat of the day; you find yourself oppressed with the warmth of the sun; you gather the ripe oranges, and you realize around you tropical scenery. Such is the odd picture of the Roman climate. I have forgotten one part of the colouring which would have increased the contrast. Ascend the Vatican, and you behold on one side the summer I have just described, and on the other, at the short distance of forty miles, the snow covered Appenines. No people have ever carried the arts, which contribute to luxury, to so great a height as the ancient Romans. I have spoken of their proud trophies to their conquerors, and of their vain attempts to give immortality to their tombs. I must now descend to those edifices and establishments, which were the consequence, either of a depraved luxury, which hastened the destruction of the Roman Empire, or of that slavery, by which the masters of the world were in their turn obliged to submit. When the Roman people, degraded by habits of luxury, indolence, and vice, introduced by their conquerors, and the splendour of their conquests, protectors, and other officers, who had passed upon the conquered provinces, lost that characteristic industry, simplicity and enterprise, and that love of virtue, which had distinguished them in their early history; when torn by civil dissensions, they suffered an enervating and popular general to lead them to the subjugation of an illustrious Senate, which had so gloriously conducted Rome to its splendour, it became necessary to govern this monstrous populace, whom ambition and love of power had excited to action. [Continued.]
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber, executor to the last Will and Testament of EBENEZER SHEARMAN , late of Newport, Mariner, deceased, has taken upon himself the trust, and given bond as the law directs—Therefore all persons having demands against the Estate of said EBENEZER SHEARMAN , deceased, are called upon to exhibit them, and all persons indebted to said Estate, to make payment to JOHN R. SHEARMAN , Executor. Newport, August 2, 1804.
FINAL NOTICE.
THE subscribers finding a former notice respecting the settlement of these accounts neglected by a number of persons, hereby notify such persons, that all those 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.
War Department, July 8, 1809.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
THAT Separate proposals will be received at the Office of the Secretary for the Department of War, until 12 o'clock, at noon, Wednesday the 25th of October next, for the supply of all rations, that may be required for the use of the United States, from the 1st day of June 1810 inclusive, to the 1st day of June 1811, within the states, territories and districts following, viz.
 1st, At Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac, Fort Wayne, Chicago and in their immediate vicinities, and at any place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited, within the territory of Michigan.  2nd, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.  3rd, At Belle Fontaine, Fort Osage and Belle Vue and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Ohio, and the Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana territories, except Fort Wayne and Chicago and their immediate vicinities.  4th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the Mississippi and Orleans territories.  5th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the district of Maine, and state of New Hampshire.  6th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Vermont.  7th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Massachusetts, the town of Springfield excepted.  8th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island.  9th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of New York, Niagara and its dependencies excepted.  10th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of New Jersey.  11th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Pennsylvania.  12th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the states of Maryland and Delaware.  13th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of Virginia.  14th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of North Carolina.  15th, At any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the state of South Carolina.  16th, At Ocmulgee Old Fields and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the limits of the state of Georgia. 
17th, Proposals will also be received as aforesaid, for the supply of all rations which may be required by the United States, for the troops which are or may be stationed, marched, or recruited within the town of Springfield in the state of Massachusetts; and for the armorers and other persons employed in the United States' Armory at that place, from the 1st day of June 1810 inclusive, to the 1st day of June 1811.
A ration to consist of one pound and one quarter of beef, or three quarters of a pound of pork, eighteen ounces of bread or flour, one gill of rum, whiskey or brandy, and at the rate of two quarts of salt, four quarts of vinegar, four pounds of soap, and one pound and a half of candles, to every hundred rations. The prices of the several component parts of the ration shall be specified; but the United States reserve the right of making such alterations in the price of the component parts of the ration aforesaid, as shall make the price of each part thereof bear a just proportion to the proposed price of the whole ration. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities, that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit and Chicago, for six months in advance; and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commanders of fortified places or posts, to call for, at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper.
It is understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses sustained by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States shall be paid by the United States at the price of the articles captured or destroyed, as aforesaid, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, stating the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles for which compensation shall be claimed.
The privilege is understood to be reserved to the United States, of requiring that none of the supplies, which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the supplies which have been or may be furnished under contracts now in force, have been consumed; and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the said posts on the seashore, or Indian frontier, not exceeding three months.
W. EUSTIS, Secretary for the Department of War.
July 10—
No. 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, Hyson skin and Souchong Teas, best Virginia Tobacco, New-York Soap, Ginger, Starch, &c. &c. &c. all first chop.
JUST RECEIVED, a small assortment of HARDWARE 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.
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.
Samuel Sterne & Son,
No. 13, Dannister'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.
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.
JASON SPRAGUE,
Offers for sale, at his Store, in Washington-Street, No. 4,
100 bbls. fresh superfine Alexandria and New-York Flour, by the barrel or larger quantity; 2000 wt. Cabin Bread; 60 barrels pickled Cod; dry Codfish by the quintal or larger quantity; Pork; Beef; Rice by the tierce; loaf, powdered and Brown Sugar; Souchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee; Molasses; West-India, New-England and Cherry Rum; Wine, Brandy and Gin, by the barrel or less quantity; Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Cinnamon, Soap, Candles, Starch, negro-head, pigtail and leaf Tobacco; Segars by the thousand or less quantity; Men's and Women's Shoes; Boots; writing and wrapping Paper; merchantable and clear pine Lumber; Hogs-head Shooks, Oars; black and bright Varnish; Resin; a few barrels gurty Oil. Also, a small quantity of Flax.
Which Articles may be had on reasonable terms, for Cash or approved credit, and the smallest favours gratefully received.
Newport, March, 21, 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 be-
STORAGE for goods may be had by applying as above. July 20.
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 Hook 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 flax 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.
SIMPSON & BARKER,
Offer for sale, At the Brick Market 40 bbls. mess Pork.
March 22, 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 indulged. July 12. [3 m.]
For Sale,
ON reasonable terms, a fashionable new CHAISE and HORSE.
Apply to SAMUEL WATSON
Newport, August 9, 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.
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,
THAT valuable and well-known Lot in Thames-street, next North of Messrs. RHODES & CARLON'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.
TO BE LET,
And immediate possession given, THAT pleasant and commodious Room, corner of Mill and Thames-Street, 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.