The Rhode-Island American, and general advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1809-12-26 00:00:00

THE RHODE-ISLAND AMERICAN, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
"THE NATION WHICH INDULGES TOWARDS ANOTHER AN HABITUAL HATRED, OR AN HABITUAL FONDNESS, IS IN SOME DEGREE A SLAVE."—WASHINGTON.
VOLUME II.
PROVIDENCE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1809.
NUMBER 29.
Miscellaneous Works of Dr. Nott.
PROPOSALS, FOR PUBLISHING A VOLUME OF MISCELLANEOUS WORKS, BY ELIPHALLET NOTT, D. D. PRESIDENT OF UNION COLLEGE. THE VOLUME WILL COMPRISE HIS SERMONS, ALREADY PUBLISHED IN SEPARATE FAMILIETS, TOGETHER WITH HIS BACCALAUREATE ADDRESSES.
FOR presenting to the public the works of an eloquent preacher, the publisher conceives that no apology is necessary. He well knows that the many single sermons which almost daily issue from the press, useful indeed by the pious instructions they contain, have no peculiar merit in their composition which should preserve them from oblivion. The Sermons and Baccalaureate Addresses of Dr. Nott, however, are not of this ephemeral class. In them are found united the glowing eloquence of a SAURIN, and the humble piety of the humblest follower of Jesus. The man of taste may read them for amusement, and the Christian for instruction. Though divested of whatever adventitious advantages they derived from the persuasive eloquence of his delivery; yet on a calm perusal they will give no feeble proofs of intrinsic excellence. To an attempt at a critical analysis of his peculiar style, the publisher confesses himself inadequate. It is sufficient for him to say that they have met with general approbation, evinced not only by the great popularity of his works, but by the applause of the ablest critics in Europe and America.
CONDITIONS. I. The volume will contain between 250 and 300 octavo pages, printed with a new type, on fine paper. II. The price, in boards, to subscribers, will be One Dollar and Twenty-Five Cents. Subscriptions for the above work received at the American Office. December 22, 1809.
FOR SALE, BY CHARLES POTTER, A PATENT BALANCE, that weighs 2800 lbs. with a double set of Brass Weights complete, which will be sold very cheap. ALSO, A few Bales of Upland and Sea-Island COTTON. December 22, 1809. 6t.
Providence Insurance Company. THE Stockholders of the PROVIDENCE INSURANCE COMPANY are hereby notified, that their annual Meeting for the choice of thirteen Directors, and to transact such other business as may come before them, will be held at the Office of said Company, on Monday the first day of January next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. By order of the Directors, OTS AMMIDON, PRESIDENT. December 22, 1809.
NOTICE. THE Members of the PROVIDENCE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY are hereby notified, that their annual Meeting will be held at Mr. AMMIDON'S Hall, on the first Tuesday of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. By order, WALTER LAWRENCE, Sec'y. December 22, 1809.
Flour, Corn and Tobacco. Now landing on board the brig Mary-Ann, and for sale by C. S. Jones or B. T. Chandler, Opposite the Providence Bank, FIFTEEN Hhds. of VIRGINIA TOBACCO, 300 Barrels of FLOUR, 1000 Bushels of CORN, and 70 Barrels of sifted MEAL. December 12, 1809.
PECKHAM & BARKER HAVE just received a large supply of HARDWARE GOODS, which makes their assortment equal to any in the country. Those in want of Goods in their line, will do well to call and see for themselves, as it will exceed the reasonable limits of an advertisement to particularize their articles. N. B. Those indebted to them, by Note or Book Account, are seriously called upon for payment. December 12, 1809.
BOSTON and PROVIDENCE STAGE-OFFICE. THE publick are hereby informed, that the Stage-Books for Boston, are kept at EBENEZER FOSTER'S Inn, near the Market; where Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and take their seats. Extra Carriages at the shortest notice. JOHN NEDHAM and CO. July 14, 1809. tf.
SUGARS. BLODGET & POWER Offer, now landing, on accommodating terms, EIGHTY-one Boxes of Havana brown SUGARS, 43 Boxes of Havana white do. of superior qualities. December 15, 1809.
RUM FOR SALE. A FEW Hhds. of excellent flavoured ANTIGUA RUM, for sale by WM. CHURCH, at his Store, South End. December 19, 1809.
NOTICE. THE Copartnership of BENJAMIN HOPPIN and SON was dissolved on the 15th instant, by the death of BENJAMIN HOPPIN, sen. Those persons, therefore, who have unsettled accounts with said firm, are desired to exhibit them for settlement. B. HOPPIN, Surviving Partner.
B. HOPPIN, Having taken into Copartnership his Brother, THOMAS C. HOPPIN, will continue the Auction and Commission Business, at the old stand of B. HOPPIN and SON, under the firm of Benjamin & Thomas C. Hoppin; Who offer at private sale, 2 Bales of very fine Russia Sheetings, 2 do. Ravens Duck, 4 Cases of Mammee chop Nankins, 600 Chests of Southing, Congo, Hyson and Young Hyson Teas, of the Baltic's, Caravan's, Juno's and Arthur's Cargoes; 50 Bales of Upland Cotton, A quantity of Coffee, contained in Hhds. Barrels and Bags; A quantity of Bristol Steel, 30 Hhds. of Molasses, with a variety of other articles. Cash advanced on deposits for either Publick or Private Sale, and Storage in a fire-proof Building for a moderate compensation; and as they intend to confine themselves strictly to the sale of Goods on Commission, their employers' interest will be particularly consulted in all cases. December 22, 1809.
STRIKING and cheap LIKE-NESSES, by W. BACHE, and T. NIXON, who engage to furnish any person that will favour them with half an hour's sitting, an elegant painting and speaking Likeness for the small sum of Two Dollars and Twenty-five Cents.—Also, Profiles in a new and superior style, elegantly shaded, for Fifty Cents. The publick are assured that this is something entirely different from any thing heretofore attempted in this place. It is therefore hoped they will not deem it beneath their attention, but call and see specimens of the work, at Major M'CLELLAN'S, next door to Col. Macomber's Tavern, near the Bridge, Main-Street. December 22, 1809.
THE subscribers, being appointed by the Honourable Court of Probate of the town of Smithfield, Commissioners to receive, examine and allow the Claims against the Estate of BALLOU STRECTOR, late of Smithfield, deceased, represented insolvent, give notice, that six months from the 9th instant are allowed to the Creditors of said estate to bring in and prove their respective Claims, and that they will receive them at any time between this and the second Saturday in June next. On that day they will meet at the Dwelling-House of Benjamin Hall, for the purpose of allowing, or disallowing the several Claims presented. CHRISTOPHER DEXTER, BENJAMIN HALL. Smithfield, December 21, 1809.
STOP THIEF!!! Thirty Dollars Reward. STOLEN from the Barn of the Subscriber, on the night of the 19th instant, a sorrel HORSE, a double padded SADDLE, considerably worn, and a single reined curb-bitted BRIDLE, with a cloth headstall. Said Horse is six years old, about 15 hands high, a natural trotter, has a star in his forehead, one white hind foot, a square dock and cut mane. Thirty Dollars reward will be given to any person who will return said Horse, Saddle and Bridle to the owner, and secure said Thief in any gaol in the United States, or Ten Dollars for the Horse, Saddle and Bridle. BARNARD CHACE. Smithfield, December 21, 1809.
WHEREAS at the Court of Common Pleas held at Providence, in and for the County of Providence, on the third Monday of December inst. the subscribers were appointed Commissioners, or Assignees, to receive the Estate of PHILIP BUMP, of Cranston, in the County of Providence, Bricklayer, who has obtained the benefit of an act, passed in June, A. D. 1756, entitled "An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors," and the several acts in aid thereof, and distribute the same among his Creditors, agreeably to the provisions of said acts:—NOTICE is therefore hereby given to the Creditors of the said PHILIP, to exhibit to us, or either of us, their respective demands, within nine months from the 19th day of December inst. or they will be precluded according to the provisions of the acts aforesaid. JOHN ARNOLD, ARTHUR GREENE, AHAB CAPRON. December 22, 1809.
UPLAND COTTON and HIDES. THIRTY-FIVE Bales of Upland COTTON, 212 Savannah HIDES, received per schooner Rambler; ALSO, 100 Barrels Menhaden FISH, 500 Bushels coarse SALT, for sale by ELISHA DYER. December 5, 1809.
PROPOSALS by KIMBER & CONRAD, of Philadelphia, for publishing by subscription, a general collection of VOYAGES and TRAVELS; forming a complete History of the Origin and Progress of Discovery, by Sea and Land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Preceded by an Historical Introduction, and Critical Catalogue of Books of Voyages and Travels; and illustrated and adorned with numerous Engravings.—By JOHN PINKERTON, Author of Modern Geography, &c. CONDITIONS. The work will be handsomely printed, in quarto, on a fine paper and with a new type; and will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers is obtained. It is expected the work will be completed in ten or twelve volumes, each containing between eight and nine hundred pages of letter press, besides several elegant engravings. A quarter of a volume, or one number, is proposed to be published on the first day of every month, at 3 dollars, payable on delivery. To non-subscribers the price will be considerably enhanced. A list of the names of such as patronize this valuable work by subscription, will be published in the last volume. The English edition sells at Fourteen Dollars a volume. Subscriptions received by HENRY CUSHING, Agent for the Publishers, for this town, at the Bible and Anchor, Market-Street; where a specimen of the work may be seen. December 12, 1809. tf.
Superfine BROADCLOTHS. A FEW pieces of superfine Broadcloths, colours, black, blue and bottle-green, (purchased low,) for sale, by the single pattern, at 25 cents per yard advance from the cost, by JOSEPH S. COOKE, No. 2, Market-Square. Who has also for sale, a general assortment of ENGLISH GOODS—branch cheap. December 19, 1809.
SARAH CORY RESPECTFULLY informs her friends, and the publick in general, that she intends carrying on the Tailoring, Mantua-making, Millinery and Scampering Business in all their various branches, at her residence in the house of the late Captain Lewis Bosworth, two doors west of the new Brick Meeting-House. She earnestly solicits their patronage, and assures them that she will use her utmost endeavours to give satisfaction to those who may employ her. December 19, 1809.
JOHN ROGERS & SAMUEL NIGHTINGALE, jun. HAVE for sale, the following articles, on reasonable terms and liberal credit, viz. 3000 Bushels of coarse Liverpool Salt, 13 Hhds. of Virginia Tobacco, 10 Crates of Glass Ware, well assorted; 20 do. of Liverpool Ware, do. 15 do. do. C. C. Dinner Plates, 5 do. do. blue edged do. 1 do. do. C. C. Pint Bowls, 2 do. do. blue and white Coffee Bowls and Saucers, 1 do. do. Tea Cups and Saucers 1 very handsome Breakfast Set of China, consisting of 67 pieces; 5000 Wt. of green Coffee, in Hhds. and Bags; 20 Bales of Liquorice Root, 4 Boxes of Cordials, 1 Small Bag of Cloves, 2 Casks of Bar Lead, 1000 wt. each; 7 Pieces of Ravens Duck, 1 Cask of Whale Oil. 4 Coils of Iron Wire, large sizes, assorted. December 19, 1809. tf.
INDIGO. JUST RECEIVED BY BOWEN & EDDY, Opposite the Market. 500 lbs. Indigo of superior quality, 100 lbs. Oil Vitriol, 100 " blue do. 2000 " Copperas, 2000 " Alum, 6 Tons Logwood, 1 do. Nicaragua-wood, ALSO, 1 do. Fustick. 100 lbs. Nutmegs, 300 " Cassia, 1000 " Pimento, 50 " Cloves, 100 Kegs Ginger, Roll Brimstone, &c. &c. December 5, 1809. 6t.
CODFISH. FOR SALE, from one to five hundred Quintals of STREIGHTS FISH, of a very good quality. ALSO, THE Sloop EAGLE, burthen about 60 tons, a staunch well built vessel, and a fast sailer. Any person wishing to purchase either, may know the terms by applying to WANTON GASEY. East-Greenwich, December 4, 1809.
RUM AND SUGAR. BLODGET & POWER Offer, now landing from the Alonzo, 10 Hhds. of Loaf SUGAR, 13 do. sweet flavoured St. Croix RUM, on accommodating terms. November 28, 1809. 6t.
Original Poetry.
For the RHODE-ISLAND AMERICAN. Lines occasioned by the death of Mr. WILLIAM BARKER, A. B. Member of the Theological Institution at Andover, (Mass.) and a Graduate of Brown University in 1808.
'T is finished and the spirit's fled, Regardless of our anxious cries; A Brother slumbers with the dead, But lives, we hope, above the skies. From dreams, and night, and storms, and woe, How good to take an early flight; To close the eyes on all below, To soar and dwell in heavenly light. The Christian dies—O cease your tears! The Christian lives with God on high; Safe from his sins and cares and fears, In the bright mansions of the sky. Our flesh must moulder in the dust; But Jesus well perfumed the bed; He lives to bring his people home With joy and triumph from the dead. Hail blest Emmanuel! In thy name We venture boldly to the tomb; Resign to kindred dust our frame, Till thou shalt come and call us home. Sleep, sweetly sleep, and take thy rest, Dear brother, in the silent tomb; The members surely will be blest, And with their head to glory come. Fly swiftly round, ye months of woe! Bring me a vision of my God; Why move your tardy wheels so slow; Which bring me on the heavenly road! Now cease our song, its mournful strain, For death must all its prey resign; The heirs of grace with Christ will reign, And in celestial glory shine.
SELECTED. There is a little resemblance between the following beautiful lines from MOORE, and GRAY:
MOORE. AN angel wand'ring from the sphere, Who saw this bright, this frozen gem, To dove-eyed pity gave the tear, Who hung it on her diadem. GRAY. THY liberal heart, thy judging eye, The flower unheeded shall desery, And bid it round heav'n's altar shed The fragrance of its blushing head, Shall raise from earth the latent gem, To glitter on the diadem. [If this is plagiarism in MOORE, it is a noble one.]
The Latin lines of the Poet GRAY, which we published in our last, a Correspondent has thus attempted to render into English verse. CUPID full oft deceives the unwary guest, When veil'd in friendship's more familiar vest. Anon the threatening face of rage he wears; Now turns to hate, and now he melts in tears. Beware, fond youth! the trifler still discard! His smiles, his tears, his anger disregard; For, vary his appearance as he will, 'Tis the same God, the treacherous Cupid still.
Miscellany.
From the COLUMBIAN CENTINEL. THE DIPLOMATIC POLICY OF MR. MADISON UNVEILED....No. III. Mr. ERSKINE'S Arrangement considered in its Origin, Progress and Issue.
DIFFICULT as the path to permanent peace and reconciliation with Great-Britain appeared to be, with such a temper as that of our administration, before Mr. Erskine's arrangement, that unfortunate measure has not only superadded new embarrassments, but our Ministers appear to be resolved to substitute it as a principal and an insurmountable obstacle. They not only take credit to themselves for the proof which they pretend that measure afforded of their desire to conciliate Great-Britain—but they adduce the rejection of that agreement, as evidence not merely of insincerity, but of perfidy. In their late discussions with Mr. Jackson, abandoning their cautious policy, and secure as they thought themselves in the confidence of the people, whom they conceived they had managed, they adopted a high and offensive tone, ill calculated to restore a friendly intercourse, for they repeated and persisted in direct insinuations of a dishonourable breach of faith, and declared that Great-Britain still persevered insolent and inadmissible pretensions notwithstanding the British envoy as repeatedly in language the most unequivocal, denied that he was directed to persevere in any such pretensions.
Since then, in place of the dispute about the Orders in Council, the questions of impressment, of the colonial trade, and of the Chesapeake, a new cause of contest has been conjured up, to which a still more serious air is attempted to be given. Those
of us who are opposed to a war unless it be necessary for our honour, and who think it possible that a set of men who have heretofore deceived us, may deceive us again, will think it prudent to examine to the very foundation, the late arrangement with Mr. Erskine, and see whether it affords any additional just ground for dissatisfaction with Great-Britain, and whether it does not offer new reasons to doubt the sincerity of our government.
Our Ministers appear to place great reliance on the testimony of Mr. Erskine, who having once deceived them, and having betrayed an uncommon share of weakness, one would think they would deem little deserving of confidence. For my part I consider this testimony very little relevant to the questions in dispute, unless as it would seem our administration mean to rely on two grounds, so affirmative to the British Cabinet, as to shut the door forever to negotiation. Those points are, 1st. That Mr. Canning fabricated or voluntarily misrepresented the three proposals, which in his letter of the 23d of January, 1809, he states, he understood were either proposed by, or were acceptable to our Cabinet—and, 2dly. That although Mr. Jackson in behalf of the British Ministry, solemnly, on the honour of his sovereign, declares that there were no other instructions on this subject than those contained in the letter of Mr. Canning of January 23d, yet that in fact other instructions did exist.
I repeat, and I beg the publick to notice it, and weigh the force of the remark, that it would seem that the object, and the only object of publishing Mr. Erskine's explanatory letters, is to give rise to two opinions:—That Mr. Canning voluntarily misrepresented the despatches of Mr. Erskine as to the three conditions; and that Mr. Erskine had other instructions than those which the British government declared were the only ones.
Now if a war is intended, and is considered desirable or inevitable, it may not be indecent in our government to make such suggestions; but if not, I can see no motive in publishing Mr. Erskine's letters, as they have no possible tendency but to excite unjust suspicions of the integrity of the British Cabinet.
Since however some importance is thus attached to the letters of Mr. Erskine, it will be well to consider his situation, and the weight to which his testimony is entitled.—I say nothing at present of the manner in which these letters were obtained, nor of the suggestion in one of the southern papers, that they were first submitted to our Ministers for their approbation, but I do maintain that Mr. Erskine's own interest owing to his misconduct has become identified with the interest of our Cabinet—that he is a party and not a witness—he is a culprit convicted and punished by his own government—whose character as a statesman is completely destroyed in Great-Britain, and whose only hope is to reconcile himself to the opposition in his own country, and to the American government and people to whom he is attached by the ties of property and marriage.
Mr. Erskine had represented to his own government, that our administration were ready to accede to certain propositions.—When the authority arrived to close with those proposals, and when he found that the parties with whom he had treated, denied or shrunk from the supposed agreement, how natural was it to endeavour to justify himself by qualifying the language he had used to his own government, especially after it was ascertained that he had nothing to hope from them, and might calculate on some portion of respect from our country, and from the minority in his own.
There was another part of his negotiation which equally tempted him to a representation favourable to the views of our administration. The violation of the letter and spirit of the instructions of Mr. Canning, of the 23d of January, was so glaring as to leave no hope of justification either to him or our Ministers. The only possible excuse was to suggest that there were other instructions. His remarks on this head are vague and inexplicit. Other instructions he undoubtedly had previously to this arrangement, because the subjects had been often discussed, and had been pending for several years—but all of them had been merged and buried in the orders of January 23d, which alone, as the British government assure us, contained the whole authority on this particular topic.
Let distempered jealousy exert its utmost powers; it can never persuade an impartial man, that Great-Britain or any other nation in the act of disgracing a Minister would dare to allege, that he had violated his instructions, and that a particular letter contained the whole of

them, when the disgraced Minister, supported by powerful friends, was possessed of evidence to refute the charge. If such a nation as France who silences the voice of complaint by confinement in the Temple or the Castle of St. Margareta, could adopt such a course, the thing would be impracticable in Great-Britain against a man of Noble Extraction—the son of a distinguished Peer—a of a Ci-devant Chancellor—and the most eloquent man in the kingdom.
One other circumstance goes very much against the weight of Mr. Erskine's statements. As soon as the disavowal of his arrangement was known, an apology for him, feeble and defective enough to be sure, was published in the Gazette of the United States. It was soon understood, alleged, and never contradicted, to have been written by him. In that apology, full of censure against his own government, he does not pretend that he had any other instructions; but he concludes with a threat, that he already conceives his own interest to be opposed to that of his government. The intimation is, that he had settled the difficulties with this country, and that those, meaning his own masters the British Ministers, must look to it who had stirred a hornet's nest about their ears by disavowing his agreement. Such were his feelings before our government called upon him for his aid in exciting the publick resentment against his own country. If from these causes he was biased in his statement, he would not be the first man who has done an unwise thing to prove himself a prophet.
Having made these preliminary remarks, let us now see how this proposal for the withdrawing our non-intercourse laws, and the British Orders originated. It will not be denied that only six months previous to this event, Great-Britain had peremptorily refused an offer made by Mr. Pinkney, precisely like the agreement of Mr. Erskine. It will not be denied, that the first authority, and as the British Ministry contend, the only authority ever given to Mr. Erskine on this subject, was contained in the letter of the 23d of January, which comprised three conditions—1st. That we should continue our laws of non-intercourse against France and her allies. 2d. That we should relinquish such part of the colonial trade as we did not enjoy in time of peace. 3d. That we should by treaty permit the British ships (to do what they would have a right to without) to capture all our ships contravening this agreement. It will not be denied that neither of these conditions was complied with in the arrangement, and if any other nation had been concerned but Great-Britain, and especially if we ourselves were (in pari causa) similarly situated, we should entertain no doubt of the right to reject the convention.
But not content with abusing Great-Britain for the exercise of right rendered sacred by immemorial usage, and still more sacred by reason and justice, an attempt is made to convert these very conditions, these very instructions, into a new offence. It is said they are inadmissible:—It is said they are insolent—that they are an aggravation of previous injury. This might pass if confined to those base journals who have infringed the sacred immunities of a publick minister; but they have also found their way into the recesses of the Cabinet.
Now I will meet the whole diplomatic host on this point with confidence. Those instructions convey no insult considering the circumstances under which they were framed. They were inserted in a solemn letter from Mr. Canning to Mr. Erskine, which he was permitted to show in extenso. It could not at that time certainly be foreseen that Erskine would break his instructions, that a treaty would be formed, and that Great-Britain would be compelled to disavow it. It was addressed to the very man who is said to have written to Mr. Canning that our ministers had agreed to two of the conditions. It must have been the height of impudence and folly in Mr. Canning to have stated to Mr. Erskine that he so understood him, if he had no authority for so saying. It was Erskine's duty if he found Mr. Canning had misrepresented him, to have withheld the propositions and to have rectified the mistake.
Grant therefore all that Erskine and all that our ministers with so much sophistry endeavour to explain: Grant, which I do not admit, that Mr. Erskine misunderstood our minister as to those conditions; still Mr. Canning was really deceived. It is impossible, it is against all human probability, that he would have written to Mr. Erskine "that he understood from him that two out of the three conditions were agreed to by our ministers," unless he verily believed it. There is an end then forever to the pretext of insult in these proposals. They were proper and respectful, because believed to be our own. As to the third condition, pronounced the most offensive, it is alleged to have been agreed or assented to by Mr. Pinkney, and we see no evidence to counteract or control this suggestion.
[TO BE CONTINUED.]
GORTZ, a physician of considerable note, was executed in Berlin, (Prussia,) in July last.—The circumstances which led to
his disgraceful end, are thus related:—Baron Gortz, of the Prussian Board of Finance, had an only daughter, which was placed under the care of Gortz, for the eradication of a scrofulous complaint.—His skill soon relieved the young lady; but after a short time the disorder returned. He then declared to the father, whose confidence he had acquired, that unless the daughter was more immediately under his eye he could not answer for her complete cure. The Baron, upon this representation, agreed to her residing for some time in the house of Gortz, who was a married man, and in this situation the latter found means to abuse the confidence reposed in him, by seducing the young lady.—Dreading the manifestation of his guilt, and sensible that his patient's situation would not admit of much longer concealment, he prescribed a medicine which operated with much violence, and after a few days terminated her existence. Previously to her dissolution, however, she made known her shame.—Gortz was immediately apprehended and examined; he denied the crime imputed to him, and declared that his prescription was intended to relieve her pain. No evidence could be adduced of his guilt. The deceased did not exhibit any appearance of being poisoned, and the medicine on being analysed was found to contain no ingredient of that nature. But several physicians having given their opinion, that they did not think a man of Gortz's experience could have given the medicine for any other than a malignant purpose; he was convicted of the murder, and his family banished. Lon. pap.
NAVAL ACTION.
The following instance of persevering bravery, (says a late London paper,) has hardly, if ever, been exceeded by any class of the British Marine.
Extract of a letter from Captain Frazier Smith, late of the ship Neptune, of Greenock, dated Lima, April 25, 1809.
"WE had a tedious passage round Cape Horn; spoke an American whaler, and gave two broadsides to a Portuguese man of war, who we thought was a Frenchman. We put into several places along the coast of Peru without molestation; but one morning, as we lay at anchor in a creek, we saw a privateer standing right in upon us. We immediately hove the anchor up, and prepared for action, and an engagement ensued, that was kept up with great spirit for 4 hours. We were much hurt in our sails and rigging; but finding us too strong for him, he took advantage of his superior sailing and left us. We got our damages repaired, and from that time, (December last,) till the 4th of February, we remained undisturbed. On that day, however, the said privateer paid us another visit, accompanied by the Hero, of London, a prize to her. Though these made two to one against us, I trusted to the strength of my metal, and to the courage of my crew; and I am happy to say, that in the result I was not disappointed. The firing began when we were within pistol shot of each other, and was continued; they played upon us with grape-shot from their 24 pounders unmercifully, and would have swept away many of my brave crew, had they aimed more at the hull of the vessel; but their fire was directed chiefly to our sails and rigging, and I am sorry to say they were too successful in injuring those materially; indeed they rendered the vessel almost unmanageable. We, however, paid them back in their own way, and succeeded in bringing down the privateer's top-masts and yards. They stood out for upwards of four hours, but finding us too many for them, they put up their helms and set off, leaving us the field, though the victory was dearly bought, the vessel having suffered great injury, and four of my seamen were dangerously wounded.—Since I came here, I am told the privateer had eighteen men killed, besides several wounded, which I readily believe, as our fire was directed lower than theirs, and their decks were crowded with men. We got our damages repaired as well as we could, and pursued the object of my voyage, pretty confident we should meet no further interruption. In this, however, I was unhappily mistaken, for on the 20th of the same month I had a new and more powerful enemy to encounter. A large privateer, mounting 22 guns and 170 men, appeared in the offing, under an American flag. We soon saw he was an enemy, and found his neutral flag was intended to deceive us. We prepared to fight him at the time that we endeavoured to avoid him; we perceived that he sailed well; and whenever I found he gained on us, I gave orders to slacken sail, that we might the sooner bring on an action there was no avoiding. About midnight we were alongside of each other, and immediately exchanged broadsides; the action then went on, supported on both sides by an incessant and destructive fire. After fighting for nearly three hours, neither of us could gain any ascendancy, and the pause that ensued between them and day-light, was employed by both in repairing damages. At day-light, we renewed the action, and fought desperately; still, however, so equally we seemed matched, that neither could compel the other to yield; the daring attempts of the one being constantly defeat-
ed by the valour of the other. You will scarcely believe that we actually maintained this obstinate and long contest from Monday at midnight till Thursday at noon. The pause that ensued between our numerous actions were employed by both in constantly preparing for a renewal of the combat, and no sooner had the one cleared away his wreck, than he again manoeuvred, and again renewed the work of destruction. At length my ammunition got low, and when we struck, there was not another shot in the locker. My crew were worn out by excessive fatigue, for none of us slept an hour during our extraordinary contest, and we had little time to spare for food.—Besides the loss of my vessel, I have to lament the fall of Mr. Aldisson, my chief mate, who was killed on the second day of the action; as well as an excellent young man, my boatswain, carpenter, and gunner, four valuable seamen were also killed in the action, and myself and nine of the crew wounded. When the flag that had day after day, and night after night, bidden defiance to the enemy, was at length struck, the vessel was an entire wreck, and literally knocked to pieces; our main-top-mast and main-yard shot away, all our sails cut to rags, and not a single shroud left standing.
"The privateer that took me was once the Vulture, Captain Christie, of London; and though exceedingly well armed and manned, was given up to a brig of 3 guns, without firing a shot."
Congress.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15.
Mr. SOUTHARD offered a resolution appointing a committee to inquire into the expediency of making a law to regulate the mode of taking evidence in cases of contested elections of Members of Congress; and to compel the attendance of witnesses in such cases. Adopted and a committee appointed.
Mr. Johnson from the committee of claims, on the case of John Murray reported, that the committee had no doubt but that the claim of the petitioner was perfectly just and reasonable, but that his claim was barred by the statute of limitation. The committee were therefore under the necessity, in conformity to a rule they had laid down for their conduct, to report that the prayer of the petitioner ought not to be granted. The report was referred to a committee of the whole House on Monday next.
Mr. Troup offered resolutions for printing documents respecting the Yazoo lands. On motion of Mr. Bacon, the resolutions were laid on the table. The Canada and Nova-Scotia refugee bill was read a third time and passed.
Mr. Sheffy called up his resolutions respecting the Batture at New-Orleans.
Mr. W. Alston moved to refer these resolutions to the committee of publick lands. Lost.
Mr. Nelson moved to lay them on the table for the present. Carried.
Mr. Nelson then moved to discharge the committee on publick lands from any further consideration of the New-Orleans petitions.
This motion produced a long and very animated debate which lasted to a late hour, when the question was taken and carried 57 to 51.
Mr. Goldsborough presented the petition of Leven Jones of Baltimore, praying relief from penalties incurred on account of a breach of the laws of the United States prohibiting the importation of slaves. Referred to the committee of commerce and manufactures.
A message from the President was read by the Speaker covering two printed papers, called for by the House, viz. The letter purporting to be a letter from Francis James Jackson to the British Consuls in the United States, and the despatch from Mr. Canning to Mr. Erskine of the 23d January, 1809. The first paper was read by the Speaker from the Independent American of the 21st of November last.—The other was read from a slip of a newspaper, supposed to have been cut from a foreign paper, perhaps printed in London. On motion of Mr. Quincy, the message with the documents were ordered to be printed.
The House then adjourned until Monday next.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18.
A report was received from the Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to a resolution of the House of the 1st. respecting the settlers in Madison county, Mississippi Territory. Ordered to be printed.
Mr. Kim's propositions to instruct the committee of Commerce and Manufactures to inquire into the propriety of passing countervailing commercial regulations, were taken up and agreed to.
Mr. Poindexter offered the following resolution:—
"Resolved, That the Secretary of State be requested to lay before this House an abstract of all British patents, warrants or orders of survey filed in his office, agreeably to the several acts of Congress regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of the lands of the United States south of the state of Tennessee."
The motion was agreed to without a division.
Mr. Love presented the petition of the President and Directors of the Bank of Washington, praying for an act of incorporation. Referred to the committee on the District of Columbia.
On motion of Mr. Potter, Resolved, That the committee of Commerce and Manufactures be instructed to inquire into the expediency of extending the drawbacks of the duties upon exportation on all goods, wares and merchandise subject thereto that may be transported by land from the District of Newport, in Rhode Island, to Boston, in Massachusetts, and from said Boston, to said Newport.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19.
Mr. Macon, from the committee on so much of the Message of the President of the United States as relates to our foreign relations, reported a bill respecting the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great-Britain and France, and for other purposes.
The 1st section prohibits all publick vessels belonging to Great-Britain or France from entering the harbours of the United States, subject to certain specified exceptions.
The 2d section prescribes the punishment of those who shall aid the infraction of this provision.
The 3d section prohibits all vessels sailing under the flag of Great-Britain or France, or owned in whole or in part by any citizen of either, from entering the harbours of the United States.
The 4th section prohibits the importation into the United States of goods from Great-Britain or Ireland, and France, and their colonies; or goods from any foreign port which are the growth, produce or manufacture of Great-Britain or France, unless in vessels owned wholly by citizens of the United States.
The above provisions to take immediate effect.
The 5th section prohibits, after the 15th of April next, the importation of goods from Great-Britain and France and their colonies, unless imported directly therefrom.
The 6th, 7th and 8th sections affixes penalties to the infraction of these provisions.
The 9th section authorizes the President in case either France or Great-Britain shall so revoke or modify her edicts, as that they shall cease to violate the neutral commerce of the United States, to declare the same by Proclamation, after which the prohibitions of this act on the commerce of the nation so doing shall cease.
The 11th section repeals 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.
The 12th section limits this act to the end of the next session of Congress.
The bill was read a second time, referred to a committee of the whole, and made the order of the day for Friday next.
Mr. Macon, from the committee appointed to prepare and report rules and orders for the government of the House, reported the same. Referred to the committee of the whole House, to which was referred Mr. Bacon's motion on the subject of order.
FOREIGN LICENSES TO TRADE.
Mr. Newton, from the committee of commerce and manufactures, reported a bill to deprive in certain cases vessels of their American character, to prevent, under certain disabilities, any citizen of the United States taking a license to navigate the ocean or trade with any foreign or independent power. Twice read and committed to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Newton, from the committee of commerce and manufactures reported a bill authorizing the issuing debentures, in certain cases, (of accidental failure to comply with the terms of the law necessary to obtain them.) Twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
Mr. Love presented a petition of sundry inhabitants of the district of Columbia praying the establishment of certain roads. Referred to the committee on the district of Columbia.
The House, on motion of Mr. Johnson, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Helms in the chair, on the bill for the relief of William and Elias Restor. The committee rose and reported the bill, which was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading to-morrow.
RUPTURE WITH MR. JACKSON.
On motion of Mr. Rhea (T.) the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Basset in the chair, on the joint resolution from the Senate, approving the conduct of the Executive in refusing to hold further communication with Mr. Jackson the British Minister.
Mr. Rhea (T.) spoke a short time in favour of the resolution.
Mr. Potter spoke half an hour against it; and Mr. Dana occupied about an hour and an half on the same side of the question.
When on motion of Mr. Whitman, the committee rose reported progress and obtained leave to sit again.
IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13.
Mr. Pope presented a petition from the inhabitants of the Mississippi Territory east
of Pearl river, praying for a division of the Territory. Ordered to lie on the table.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14.
Mr. Leib submitted the following motion for consideration:—
Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to cause to be laid before the Senate a copy of the correspondence between him and the Governor of Pennsylvania, in the case of Gideon Olmstead.
The bill to prevent the abuse of privileges and immunities, enjoyed by Foreign Ministers within the United States was on motion of Mr. Giles recommitted to a select committee.
The bill to extend the time for issuing and locating military warrants, was read a third time and passed.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18.
Mr. Giles from the committee to whom was recommitted the bill to prevent the abuse of the privileges and immunities enjoyed by Foreign Ministers within the United States, reported the same with amendments; which were read and ordered to lie on the table.
A letter was received from Buckner Thruston, notifying the Senate of his resignation of his seat in that body as a Senator from the state of Kentucky.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19.
The Vice-President attended and took the chair of the Senate.
A Message was received from the President of the United States, enclosing the correspondence between him and the Governor of Pennsylvania relative to the case of Gideon Olmstead, which was ordered to be printed.
The bill to prevent the abuse of the privileges and immunities enjoyed by Foreign Ministers within the United States was read and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. Brent presented the petition of the Stockholders of the Bank of Washington, praying for an act of incorporation; which was referred to Messrs. Brent, Gregg, Pope, Smith and Bradley, with directions to report thereon by bill or otherwise.
By the Mails.
WILMINGTON, (Del.) December 16.
THE Grand Jury of New-Castle county have presented James A. Bayard and Nicholas Van Dyke, for neglecting to attend in Congress. The following is a copy of the presentment:
"The grand inquest of the state of Delaware and the body of New-Castle county being engaged in the business severally brought before them, and reflecting as in duty bound by their oaths and affirmations, on the causes productive of injury to their fellow-citizens, (their opinion that the present being a critical period in the political affairs of our country, and one which requires the united wisdom of all the Members of the National Legislature, to avoid or provide a remedy for the evils which threaten the United States,) under these circumstances they consider it improper that those who are chosen to represent this state in the Council of the Union should withhold their services, sacrificing by that means the interest of this state, and affording an example which, if permitted to become general, would eventually cause the destruction of that constitution which is our boast, and with it those liberties which we hope to deliver unimpaired to our posterity."
PHILADELPHIA, December 19.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman who has been many years in Congress, to his friend in this city.
"Some there are among us who would repeal the non-intercourse, on the ground of its inefficacy, and the bad faith with which so great a portion of our fellow-citizens observe it, and yet I have no expectation it will be repealed, till some other more flattering system shall be devised."
NEW-YORK, December 21.
The news which we received from Washington relative to the removal of all restrictions upon our commerce, rests on the authority of private letters, as late as the fifteenth instant. The Washington newspapers are silent on the subject. But we do know, that it is in the contemplation of the present Congress to unshackle commerce; and we do know, that the present Congress are puzzled for a substitute—some of the Members are for arming in our own defence, but this will not go down.—We also know, that the Democratic Members have, since the last session, lowered their tone. Things may yet work right.
It is fruitless to speculate or conjecture on the measures which are likely to be adopted by Congress. Our affairs are involved in such a maze of difficulty and mystery—and our legislators are so wavering, inconsistent and divided—that all human prudence is baffled in attempting to penetrate into their views. In fact, Congress can do nothing to change the state of the nation, without hazarding a war with one or the other of the Belligerents; and if war is to be resorted to, it requires "no

Ghost from the grave" to tell with which power it would be made. But are we in a condition to go to war? Would war repair our wrongs, or retrieve our losses? The most justifiable war would prove a deep calamity—without producing one salutary benefit. Hence how solemn and serious is the responsibility of our present rulers.
It is impossible to conceive why the sound of war should, at this particular moment, be rung in the ears of the country. No fresh provocation has been received from either power. If there be cause existing now for such a measure, the same cause was in existence three years ago, in its fullest aggravation. A rupture, or verbal constructions, with a foreign Minister, will surely never be deemed sufficient cause for war; nor ought such an event, between liberal and enlightened governments, to be considered as creating any additional impediment to amicable discussion. We hope that this will prove the fact in the present instance.
The true policy of this country is to cultivate, by all honourable means, a continuance of peace with the whole world. The government, in pursuit of this desirable object, ought sedulously to maintain a strict impartiality with foreign powers. Unfortunately, during a former administration there was too much apparent ground for suspecting it of an undue predilection for France. This suspicion evidently had a most deleterious influence on the conduct of the adverse Belligerent. It still perhaps adheres to them in a great degree.—It would be an incalculable blessing to this country, if the present administration would, in the face of the nation and the whole world, wipe away this foul imputation.
We are led to these remarks by reflecting on the singular article, (published in our last,) purporting to be extracted from a French Journal. This article announces positively the rejection by our government of Mr. Jackson, the British Minister. Although we ourselves are not prepared to say, that this furnishes evidence sufficient to fasten on our government the charge of collusion in this business with France, yet we seriously apprehend that there are many worthy well disposed minds whose feelings and fears will be forcibly excited by the circumstance. How desirable is it, that these sensations, so repugnant to American honour, should be completely quieted! How important is it, that the odious suggestion which the publication conveys, should be refuted, to the satisfaction of the whole world? And cannot this be done? In sober earnestness of heart, we call upon those who have it in their power to perform this grateful service to the country.
Extract of a letter from New-Orleans, November 6.
"Some time ago, a French National vessel came in here in distress, got permission to take in provisions and to refit. She sailed—met with a gale in the gulf, and came back again in distress. Last week while she was lying under the guns of Fort Placamin, an American made his escape from her and claimed the protection of the fort. When they went down from here this man had taken his passage in her for the Balize, and was afterwards forcibly detained on board. He made the discovery that she was not in distress; that she had a large sum in specie on board, and a quantity of indigo taken from a Spanish schooner. The officer ordered her to be detained, and sent an officer up with the information. As soon as the Captain saw this officer depart, suspecting something, he manned his boat, and by rowing night and day got up to town before him. On Saturday he reported to the Custom-House—made a very pretty story, that he was taken by a Spanish vessel, who put the indigo and specie on board, and that he afterwards retook her. A custom-house officer was sent down, to see that nothing was landed. What is to be done with her I know not. His object certainly was to rob in the Gulf, and make this his place of deposit, and no doubt intended to smuggle the indigo.
"We have had several arrivals of the distressed fugitives from St. Domingo, under the law of Congress in that case provided. The vessels have been libelled, but expect to be released by government: But observe the evil likely to arise from showing too much lenity. There is now a vessel in the river from Jamaica, with a number of slaves and some free people of colour, all driven from St. Domingo.—The Secretary of State was down, saw some of the negroes on shore and heard them speak English; on inquiring they told him they had never been in St. Domingo. A trade is no doubt carried on in this way—Slaves are purchased and covered as the property of the unfortunate French."
LATEST FROM LONDON. This morning arrived the ship Telegraph, Bayard, in 33 days from London, bringing London dates to the 15th of November, three days later than before received. We have not been favoured with a perusal of them; and therefore cannot speak with certainty as to their contents.—We are informed however by the captain
of the ship that there was no news of importance in circulation when he left London, except rumours of a general peace.—The following extract of a letter now before us, written by a gentleman in London to his correspondent in this city, will enable our readers to judge how much importance was attached to these rumours there.
"LONDON, November 15th, 1809. "For these few days past we have had strong rumours of a general peace, and in consequence stocks have advanced. There does not appear any reasonable grounds for such a calculation. Therefore for the present I give it no attention."
SALEM, December 22.
The Supreme Judicial Court closed its session in this town yesterday. On Wednesday, a criminal cause was tried, extremely interesting to the community at large. It was that of an itinerant Doctor Thompson, for the murder of Ezra Lovett, of Beverly, in January last, by administering to him, as medicine, frequent portions of a powerful and active poison called lobelia, after he had been reduced by repeated pukes and sweatings to a state of great weakness. The testimony respecting the treatment of the patient by the Doctor was shocking to the feelings of the audience, and must operate as a caution to the publick against the employment of mere pretenders to medicine. This, however, was a case which it seems the law could not reach, or at least in the form in which it was brought forward in the indictment, and the jury consequently found a verdict of acquittal.
NEW-BEDFORD, December 22.
Yesterday arrived in this port, ship Averjick, 35 days from London, bringing London papers to November 14. From a cursory perusal of these papers, there appears but little of important news in them. One of them, (14th November,) states, that "the determination of the British Cabinet to abandon Walcheren is at length officially announced, and the necessary arrangements for withdrawing the troops, &c. are ordered." A dreadful mortality and insubordination, the papers state, led to this measure. A Paris article of November 1, mentions, that the Empress of Austria died at Pest, 19th October; and that the Archduchess Carolina, the Empress's second daughter is dead. By an account under the Paris head, it appears that the cessions made by the treaty of Vienna, amount to 3,400,000 souls.
BOSTON, December 22.
MECHANICK ASSOCIATION. Yesterday the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanick Association celebrated their Triennial Festival. This numerous and respectable Association moved in procession to the Meeting-House in Chauncy Place; where, after Prayer by the Reverend Mr. Emerson, and after appropriate Hymns had been sung, an address on the rise, improvement, and present flourishing state of the Mechanick Arts, was delivered by Benjamin Russell, Esq. President of the Association. An Original Ode was then sung by Mr. Stebbins. After which, the Procession was renewed, and conducted His Excellency the Governor, and other distinguished guests to the Exchange Coffee-House, where a sumptuous entertainment was served up in a splendid manner. The Hall was elegantly decorated.
Accounts from Spain. Private letters were yesterday received from Spain; but with the exception of a report of intelligence having reached Cadiz just as the packet was about to sail, of Geron having at length been compelled to surrender, they contain no intelligence of importance.
Lord Wellington was on his journey to Seville, from Lisbon, to have an interview with his brother the Marquis, before he embarked for England. The recent appointment of Lord Wellington, as Captain-Generalissimo and Supreme head of Portugal, has raised great confidence, and given general satisfaction.
IMPORTANT.
Letters have been received from Sweden to the 3d instant. A report prevailed at Gottenburgh, on the authority of communications from Stockholm, that the four principal powers of the Baltic, Russia, Sweden, Denmark and Prussia, had come to a determination to close that sea against the shipping of every other nation, with the exception of the French.
Providence, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1809.
By a gentleman on board the Packet Eliza, which arrived yesterday from New-York, we were favoured with the following intelligence:—A vessel has arrived at Philadelphia, in a short passage from Lisbon, which states that a French fleet of 16 sail of the line and 16 frigates went out of the Straights of Gibraltar in sight of the British fleet, about the first of November. Lord Collingwood's fleet being so small that he dare not attack nor follow them.
Our democratick newspapers have an original mode of reaching for the veracity
of their assertions. When a falsehood is stated in one paper, and one of the Editors is charged with it, he cites another, if he is called on, he vouches another, until it is traced up throughout all its windings, to Col. Duane's Aurora. This is proof positive—the Aurora has been for many years past the receptacle of truths of a singular cast, such, for instance, as charging General Washington with the commission of murder.
A writer in the last Boston Chronicle, thus gasconades—
"The crisis is nearly arrived, when it must be ascertained, who are the friends, and who are the enemies to the honour and independence of the United States—or in other words, who are the friends and apologists of the British, notwithstanding their murders of our seamen, the interdiction of our commerce, and the indignity offered to our government through the instrumentality of her minister, Mr. Jackson. If we must be involved in the dreadful calamity of war, we shall consider it a very providential circumstance, to have this war take place against the English, our old inveterate enemy, rather than against France, which, during our struggle for independence, was our friend and ally; besides, the causes for war with the former, are a thousand times greater than with the latter. Great-Britain never had less power to injure this country, than at the present moment. It will be more than she will be able to do, to contend single-handed with France. She will have no troops nor fleets to spare from the protection of her own coasts, to distress or annoy us. All her energies will be put in requisition to oppose an invasion; and besides this, her councils are distracted. Not so with France; she has by the success of her arms and her masterly policy, got the powers of the continent to join her in opposition to the enslaver of the ocean, with the open and avowed design to establish and support the freedom of the seas. If the flag of the United States must be soon unfurled in support of our national honour and independence, the citizen who will not fly to the standard of his country, ought to be sent, together with all British emissaries, agents and spies, to the lines of the enemy, and never be suffered to return to this land of liberty, to contaminate the air of freemen. "NATIONAL HONOUR AND INDEPENDENCE OR DEATH!" should now be the language of Americans!"
It is worthy of observation how these redoubtable heroes of the quill bluster and swagger and assume an apery of courage, when, as they themselves confess, there is no danger to be encountered. After all his intrepidity, why does he wish a war with England? Because "she never had less power to injure this country than at the present moment;" Because, "she has no fleets, or troops to spare from the protection of her own coasts to distress or annoy us; because her energies will be put in requisition to oppose an invasion." With France, who has trampled on our national rights, burnt our vessels on the ocean, confiscated our property without even an apology for so doing, imprisoned our unhappy countrymen in gloomy and pestiferous dungeons, no war is necessary, because, in the servile cant of this writer, "she has by the success of her masterly policy got the powers of the continent to join her in opposition to the enslaver of the ocean, with the open and avowed design to establish and support the freedom of the seas." Masterly policy! Yes, by this policy Bonaparte procured the crown of Ferdinand, and by breaking through all the ties of honour, hospitality and sacred justice, first decoyed that unhappy Prince into his custody and then pilfered his diadem from his head.
"A vice of Kings, A capture of the empire, and a villain! Who from the shelf his precious diadem stole, And put it in his pocket."
To reconcile us, however, to this confederation with Bonaparte, we are reminded by this writer that "France, during our struggle for independence, was our friend and ally." The logic of this writer is, that if once a man, whether from motives of self-interest or not, confers an obligation, we have no right to resist him afterwards, even if he attempts to practice on us the tricks of a pick-pocket. This eternal debt of French gratitude, which no conduct on her part can ever extinguish, is the grand forte of jacobin writers. It is a notorious fact, that what France attempted to gain for us then, she is striving to steal from us now. It is for this reason that every venal press on the continent advocates her cause, amongst which the Chronicle stands pre-eminent in infamy. "National honour, independence or death," is our motto—an independence, that while one drop of free blood circulates in our arteries, never will be subservient to French ambition. Now, for the indignity offered our country by Mr. Jackson. Does this writer remember a certain Adet, a French Minister, formerly in this country, who had the intolerable insolence to interfere in our internal politics; and who openly advocated with his pen the election of Mr. Jefferson to the Presidential chair? Does he remember a certain French Minister by the name of
Genet, now son-in-law to Vice-President Clinton, who denounced President Washington to the people of the United States because he had the pictures of the murdered Louis and Antoniette in his possession? Did this writer at that time, deem this a sufficient cause for a declaration of war? No. France having assisted in procuring our independence, has a right to take that independence into her own keeping. The truth is, France wishes the free dominion of the Atlantic because here are towns yet unburnt, unviolated virgins, property yet preserved from her rapacity on the ocean. In pursuance of this design, as this writer well observes, the "freedom, (by which Bonaparte means the free booty,) of the seas, is the avowed object," and the moment he gains a footing in this country, those asserters of the "national honour and independence" of America will receive him with open arms.
Married,
At Ashford, (Con.) on Sunday the 17th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Samson, Mr. SIMEON WILLIAMS, of this town, to Miss SARAH WOODWARD, daughter of Major Jason Woodward, of the former place.
American Marine List.
PORT OF PROVIDENCE, DECEMBER 26, 1809.
Yesterday, being Christmas, there was no business done at the Custom-House, which prevented us from obtaining the Arrivals and Clearances since our last.
Boston, December 23.
A letter from Martha's Vineyard, dated on the 8th inst. mentions, that the new Collector there, had, about 6 or 8 days previous, decreed, that the masters of all vessels from foreign ports that arrived in the District of Edgartown, and are detained by contrary winds or otherwise, 48 hours, shall repair to his office, enter their vessels, pay tonnage, hospital money and office fees, and procure bondsmen. Several vessels had already come to an entry under this "Vineyard Decree;" a number of others have proceeded on their way homeward without entering, which the Collector appears determined to prosecute.
FRENCH CRUISERS.
Captain Candler, from Tunis, informs, that the French cruisers are numerous in the Mediterranean—many cruise on the Barbary coast, and there were 6 in the port of Tunis, the commander of one of which shewed his order, which directed him to capture American vessels, wherever bound. Three American vessels, (the Ann-Maria, of New-York; schooner Hope, of Bristol, R. I.; brig Ohio, from Baltimore,) had been carried into Buzette, and sold with their cargoes, without a form of trial or condemnation; the crews were turned on shore to sustain themselves as they could. The ships Fame, and ——, of Salem, was taken by the French and sent into Corsica about the middle of September.
New-York, December 23.
We are sorry to learn that the sloop Industry, Fairbanks of Fairfield, (Con.) from New-York for Washington, (N. C.) with a cargo of dry goods, went ashore about ten days since on Ocracoke Bar, and immediately went to pieces. The crew and passengers all took to the boat, but such was the violence of the surf that it filled with water and upset, and every soul was drowned except a sailor, who saved his life by getting on a trunk which floated to the shore with him.
POINT-JUDITH LIGHT-HOUSE.
The Lantern in said Light-House will be lighted, for the first time, on Thursday next. It is furnished with an Eclipsed. The light will be eclipsed in every two and an half minutes, and the duration of the eclipse will be about twenty seconds. Vessels coming from the westward, and near the Narragansett shore, will observe that the light will not be totally eclipsed.—The distance from the Light-House to high-water mark is as follows—East from the Light-House to high-water mark 16 rods; S. E. 14 rods; S. 18 rods; S. W. 23 rods, which is the extreme part of the Point. A good birth should be given to the Point.
WM. ELLERY—Supt. Light-House. Newport, (R. I.) December 21st, 1809.
SALES AT AUCTION.
B. & T. C. HOPPIN
HAVE just received, and will offer for sale at Publick Auction, TO-MORROW, WEDNESDAY the 27th instant, 10 Hhds. of retailing Coffee, 10 Puncheons of sweet flavoured Antigua Rum, 20 Casks of Souchong Tea, first quality; 10 Dittos of Campoi do. do. 20 Casks Young Hyson do. Arthur's Cargo, 30 Bales of Upland saw-gin'd Cotton, 2 Bales of bleached Russia Sheetings, A parcel of new Household Furniture, &c. &c. N. B. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock, indoors.—Conditions liberal. B. & T. C. HOPPIN, Auctioneers. December 26, 1809.
FRESH FLOUR now landing
from the Brig George Washington from Alexandria, and for sale by SALOMON ARNOLD, at his Store on the Long Wharf. December 26, 1809.
TAFT and WATERMAN
Have for sale, FIVE Pipes of 4th proof Brandy, 5 do. Bown's best Geneva, 15 Hhds. of Antigua and St. Croix Rum, a few Quarter Casks of Sherry Wine, 5000 Wt. of retailing Coffee, 1000 Wt. of Pepper, Boxes of Havana brown Sugar, 100 Casks of Gunpowder, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong, Campoi and Bohea Teas, of warranted qualities; a few Casks of Rico, 150 Barrels of Beef and Pork, Mess and Prime; 100 Firkins of Butter, 200 Bushels of White Beans, 50 Boxes of brown Soap, 3000 Wt. of Clover Seed, &c. &c. December 26, 1809.
Green Coffee, fresh Raisins, Co-coa, &c.
Just received, and for sale on liber 1 terms, By C. R. GREENE, SIX Thousand pounds of best green Coffee, 20 Casks of fresh Raisins, 4 Boxes of superior Cordials, Bags of Cocoa. Also on Hand, Gin by the Pipe or Barrel, A few Hhds. of retailing Molasses, Jamaica Spirits, Sherry Wine, Fresh Flour, Casks of Hyson and Souchong Tea, Boxes of brown Sugar, &c. &c. Cash liberally advanced on consignments for publick or private sale. December 26, 1809.
PHILIP PECK
Has just received a very extensive assortment of
Crockery and Glass Ware, viz.
THE best kinds of English Cut Wines, Tumblers, Decanters, Celery Dishes, Sands for do. Glass Plates of all sizes, Glass Tart Basons, Lemonade Cords, Jellies, and many other articles in the Glass Ware line. Also, all kinds of common Glass Ware, wholesale and retail. Likewise, best blue printed Ware of all kinds, in Tea and Coffee sets, or otherwise, as best may suit purchasers; best red enamelled and Gilt Ware, in Sets or otherwise. The above articles, with his former assortment, he takes on himself to say is the best, most elegant and useful that is to be found in any one store in this State.
N. B. He has a very extensive assortment of Brass and Japanned Lamps, Tea Trays, Waiters, Shovel and Tongs, Brass Kettles, Warming Pans, Knives and Forks, &c. to be sold for cash or approved credit, on as good terms as can be had in this town or Boston. December 26, 1809.
FALL MACKEREL.
NEHEMIAH BUCKLIN
RESPECTFULLY acquaints his friends and customers, that he has just received 20 Barrels of FALL MACKEREL, at his Shop opposite the Market-House, Providence, which he warrants to be of the best kind; if they should prove otherwise, he will receive them back and return the money. December 26, 1809.
PHILIP PECK
HAS received his winter supply of Summer and Winter-strained LAMP OIL, which he will sell by the cask or retail at the most reduced prices. December 26, 1809.
Hartford and Providence Stages.
THERE will leave Hartford at 6 o'clock, A. M. every Wednesday, a Stage with four horses for Providence, passing through the towns of Coventry, Windham, Scotland and Plainfield, intersecting the Stage at Plainfield which runs from New-London to Providence, and will arrive at Providence early on Thursday morning.—It will leave Providence, return by the same route to Hartford on Wednesday, at 5, P. M. and arrives at Hartford on Thursday at 6, P. M.
There likewise leaves Hartford a Stage for Providence at 8, A. M. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, lodges at Pomfret, and arrives at Providence at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.—Returning by the same route, leaves Providence Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 9, A. M.—lodges at Pomfret, and arrives at Hartford on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at 6, P. M.
A Stage arrives at Hartford from Danbury and Litchfield every Monday at 5, P. M. and leaves Hartford for Danbury and Litchfield, every Tuesday at 9, A. M. For seats in the Boston, Providence and Litchfield stages, and for express and extra carriages, apply to the subscriber at Mr. Bennett's Stage-House.
HORATIO G. BROOME. Hartford, (Con.) November 4, 1809.
AMERICAN BEAVERS.
PROVIDENCE HAT-MANUFACTURING COMPANY, No. 13, CREEPSIDE.
HAVE constantly for sale, an extensive assortment of HATS of a superior quality, viz. No. 1, at 6 dollars; No. 2, at 7; No. 3, at 8, and No. 4, at 9; made on a new and greatly improved system. A liberal deduction to those who purchase at wholesale.
Also, An assortment of Men's, Youth's and Children's Hats, from 1 to 4 Dollars. Orders for any quantity executed with fidelity and despatch. Cash given for Hattings-Furs. Liberal encouragement to Apprentices. N. B. Cases of Hats at 3 dollars, suitable for the Southern market. ARNOLD BUFFUM, Agent.

Pilot-Bread and Crackers. BENJAMIN ROBINSON As on hand, for sale, at the Bake- House on the Wharf, opposite the Baptist Meeting House, a quantity of PI- LOT-BREAD and CRACKERS on rea- sonable terms, or in Exchange for West- India produce. November 21, 1809. tf.
For Sale, on reasonable terms, by PAYTON DANA, At the Sign of the Turk's Head, East Front of Whitman's Buildings. Clocks, Willard's patent Time-Pieces, gold and silver warranted and com- mon Watches, gold Watch Chains, Seals and Keys, silver, gilt and steel do. silver Table, Tea and Salt Spoons; Sugar Tongs, Thimbles, gold Necklaces, Ear and Fin- ger Rings, &c. CUTLERY. Best Razors, Pen, Desk, Pocket and Pruning Knives, and Scissors, per dozen or single. Also, Ladies' and gentlemen's Pocket-Books and Purses. JUST RECEIVED, Plated Teapots, Sugar Basins and Cream Pots, Castors, Candlesticks, Lamps, Spurs, &c. Britannia Teapots, some very elegant patterns; Sugar Basins and Cream Pots; a very handsome assortment of Japanned Ware, consisting of Tea Trays, Waiters, &c. of various colours, some rich centres and real gilt borders; with a variety of articles, useful and ornamental. LIKEWISE, A few patent Steel Pens, one elegant silver mounted Rifle Gun, and almost ev- ery article in the Military line. Watches carefully cleaned and re- paired as usual. November 21, 1809. tf.
REMOVAL. THOMAS RHODES Has removed to the Store lately occupied by Mr. Jacob Soesman, in Weybosset- Street, one door west of Messrs. Taft and Waterman's Store—where he has for sale A FEW Hhds. of sweet flavoured St. Croix Rum, 2 Pipes of American Gin, of an excellent quality; 2 Pipes of Spanish Brandy, A few Bags and Barrels of Coffee, Hyson Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Sou- chong and Bohea Teas per Chest, very fresh; Havana white and brown Sugars per Box, First and second quality Loaf Sugar per cwt. A few hundred Bushels first quality Turks Island Salt, 200 Bushels of coarse Lisbon do. A few Kegs of excellent Butter for family's use, A few Kegs of shipping Butter, 1000 Wt. of Cheese, 30 or 40 Boxes of mould and dipped Can- dles, 50 Quintals of large Codfish, suitable for retailing; 2 to 4000 Bunches of Onions, in excellent order for shipping; Mess and Prime Beef in whole and half Barrels, A few Barrels of Prime Pork, Empty Rum and Provision Barrels, 20 M. White Oak Barrel Staves—together with his usual assortment of Groceries at retail. November 17, 1809. tf.
REMOVAL. WILLIAM PEARCE Respectfully informs his friends, and the publick in general, THAT he continues keeping a Tavern at his house in the village of Wick- ford, town of North-Kingstown, next door to Philip Tillinghast, Esq. where the great- est attention will be paid to those who may please to favour him with their company, and may depend on having the smallest fa- vour gratefully acknowledged. The house may be well known by its fronting the street, and the sign of a bunch of grapes. Wickford, (R. I.) February 22, 1809. tf.
Commissioners' Notice. THE subscribers, appointed by the Court of Probate of the Town of Prov- idence, Commissioners to receive and ex- amine the Claims against the Estate of LEWIS BOSWORTH, late of said Prov- idence, Mariner, deceased, represented in- solvent, hereby give notice to all persons having claims against said Estate, that they exhibit them to us within six months from the date hereof, the time allowed by said Court to receive and examine said claims. DANIEL FIELD, DANIEL PROUD. All persons indebted to the Estate of the said LEWIS BOSWORTH are requested to make immediate payment; and those hav- ing accounts against said Estate, to exhibit them for settlement, to EARL POTTER. December 4, 1809.
WANTED. BY EBENEZER JOHNSON, ONE or two JOURNEYMEN TIN- PLATE WORKERS, who are good workmen—to whom good wages will be given. In addition to his usual assortment of Tin Ware, he makes Mule and other Cy- linders, Roping and Drawing Caps, Lan- terns, and every other kind of Tin Ware used in the Cotton Spinning Mills. December 8, 1809.
Sherry Wine, Tobacco, Provi- sions, &c. ONE Hundred and Twenty Quarter Casks of excellent Sherry Wine, D. G. brand; 30 Hhds. of Fayetteville Tobacco, 70 Barrels of prime Beef, 10 do. do. Pork, 50 do. Pilot Bread, 128 do. Tar, 40 do. Turpentine, 1200 W. O. Hhd. Staves and Heading, For sale, on liberal terms, by ABORN & JACKSON. They want to purchase 3000 feet of two inch Ship Plank, and a quantity of Ship Knees, for which cash will be paid on deli- very. December 15, 1809.
REPLENISHMENT. CHARLES POTTER, No. 3, Market-Square. RESPECTFULLY informs his custom- ers, that he has lately received an ad- ditional supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, of the latest importations into Boston, among which are a good proportion of scarce articles, all of which were bought for cash, and are offered for sale at re- duced prices, for ready pay. He assures his customers that his prices are very low, that no person can, either at wholesale or retail, under sell him. Also, received as above, Several additional supplies of CARPET- ING, among which are a few thousand yards of best Kidminster Carpeting, at 6s. per yard, and a quantity of Scotch Carpet- ing at 4s. 9d. with a variety of rich Scotch and Venetian Stair Carpeting, at reduced prices. Also for sale, as above, A quantity of Coffee in Bags, Ditto Whale-Oil in Hhds. Ditto Glass-Ware in ditto. November 28, 1809. tf.
House and Store Lots, &c. &c. The subscriber offers for sale the follow- ing valuable Property: THIRTY-ONE House and Store Lots, situated in High-Street, on the Plain leading to and adjoining on the Estate now occupied by Mrs. C. Olney. These Lots are most advantageously situated for Stores or command the principal country trade, or for House Lots. It is notorious that no landed property increases with the rapidi- ty it does in this quarter of the town— Stores are already run out nearly to his line, and business increased and increasing there to a degree sufficient just to alarm the Landholders in other parts of the town. Also—Fifteen acres of Land directly back, and adjoining the above described House Lots; part of which was seeded down to grass last Spring and is highly ma- nured. One House Lot on Constitution Hill, fronting 50 feet on Stumper's-Street, on which there is a Barn paying an annual rent, which can be removed if the pur- chaser wishes. One large three story Store, situated in the centre of this town, (now occupied by Mr. Samuel Nightingale, jun. as a Flour and Grocery-Store,) being a most valuable stand for business. Twenty acres of Woodland, situated in Johnston, about eight miles from the Great Bridge, on which there is a growth of very excellent timber. Twenty-one acres of Woodland situated in North-Providence, adjoining Lands of the heirs of the late Messrs. Clark and Nightingale, (commonly called the Ruten- burg place.) On this Lot there are a very valuable quantity of Building Stones. One Share in the Ohio Purchase con- taining about 1100 acres. Two Rights in the township of Navy, in the State of Vermont, of about eight hundred acres, on one of which Rights there is erected a Saw and Grist-Mill. Five Shares in the Rhode-Island and Connecticut Turnpike Company. The travelling on this road increases to an astonishing degree, and the prospects are at present favourable for a dividend of 6 or 8 per cent. on the capital Stock. One Share in the Thompson Turnpike Company, which now pays 8 per cent. Any of the above Property will be sold on liberal terms for cash or approved credit. The subscriber continues to carry on the Paper Manufacturing Business in its vari- ous Branches, and has now on hand the kinds usually called for—Manufacturer of Cotton Yarn can be supplied with large extra Wrapping Paper of a very durable quality. No. 1 and 2 Chocolate, manufactured at his Mill, and as good as any made in this country. Also, Chocolate Sheils. N. G. OLNEY. December 15, 1809. tf.
PETER GRINNELL & SON Offer for sale, at their Store, formerly oc- cupied by GRINNELL & TAYLOR, near- ly opposite the Providence Bank, A LARGE assortment of Paints, whole- sale and retail, dry or ground in Oil. Also, Window-Glass of every size, Lin- seed and Lamp-Oil, Varnishes, Spirits of Turpentine, an assortment of Ship-Chand- lery, Looking-Glasses, with Mahogany and burnished gilt frames in the newest fash- ion, of their own manufacture; with every other article generally called for in a Paint Store, as cheap as can be purchased in this state. They execute House, Ship, Sign and Ornamental Painting, Oil and Burnish Gilding, Polish and Re-silver old Looking- Glasses, &c. &c. November 10, 1809. tf.
A CLERK WANTED. A YOUNG MAN of steady and indus- trious habits, capable of keeping books, and who writes a good hand, and is willing to devote his time entirely to business, will receive employment and a liberal salary. Apply at this Office, December 15, 1809.
THE Subscriber has just re- ceived a large supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS of the latest import- ations, in which he is determined NOT TO BE UNDER SOLD. JOHN R. CARPENTER. No. 8, MARKET-SQUARE, } December 15, 1809. tf.
NEW FLOUR. JUST received per the Little Sarah, from Alexandria, and for sale by SAMUEL BUTLER, jun. 600 Barrels of superfine and fine FLOUR. FOR ALEXANDRIA, THE Sloop LITTLE SA- RAH, HENRY ELDREDGE Master, to sail with all con- venient speed. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Master, or to SAMUEL BUTLER, jun. Said BUTLER wants to purchase, CI- DER, CHEESE and POTATOES. December 12, 1809.
CHARLES F. BLODGET & SAMUEL C. BLODGET HAVE formed a Commercial Connexion at Charleston, (S. C.) for the purpose of transacting, solely, COMMISSION BUSI- NESS, under the firm of Charles F. & Samuel C. Blodget, and respectfully solicit the aid of their friends, and the publick. They are ena- bled to grant the usual facilities, and pledge themselves to devote their most unremitted and prompt attention to the concerns of those who patronize their establishment. For more particular information, apply to BLODGET & POWER, Providence. Charleston, October 25, 1809. 12t.
ONE Hundred Barrels of su- perfine FLOUR, for sale by BEN- JAMIN T. CHANDLER, cheap for cash, this day. December 8, 1809.
New Fancy Shoe Store, Westminster-Street, a few doors west of the Exchange Bank, and directly oppo- site Mr. Whitman's new Brick Building. THE subscribers beg leave to inform the inhabitants of this and the adjacent towns, that they are about opening a com- plete assortment of Ladies', Misses' and Childrens' SHOES of almost every de- scription; some very elegant Walking Shoes; all warranted of the first quality, and positively as cheap by the dozen or single pair as can be purchased in the State of Rhode-Island, or the Metropolis of Mas- sachusetts. LIKEWISE, a few gentlemen's Morocco Pumps, very nice. One of the partners superintending the Manufacturing of all their retailing Shoes, the publick are assured that the greatest care is taken in procuring the best materi- als and in selecting the neatest and most faithful workmen. As their Store is on a street which has a very pleasant side- walk, the Ladies are respectfully invited to call and examine the Quality and Prices of their Shoes—every attention will be paid to those who may thus honour them. Gentlemen, either in town or country, who are in the practice of retailing Shoes, are requested to call and learn our prices by the dozen—they will find it much to their advantage—2, 3 or 500 pairs furnish- ed for the southern market at short notice. EMERSON and NELSON. December 12, 1809. 6t.
REEDMAKERS ATTEND! NATHAN TRUMAN, Near the Baptist Meeting-House, has just received, and for sale, A FEW thousand CANE-POLES, or REEDS, which will be sold reasona- bly, if applied for soon. ALSO, Forty Southern HIDES, and a quantity of UPLAND COTTON. December 8, 1809.
NEW GOODS. PETER BROWNELL, No. 9, CHEAPSIDE, HAS just received a large assortment of Goods, suitable for the present and approaching seasons, consisting of the fol- lowing articles, viz.—Bottlegreen, black, blue, smoke and mixed Broadcloths; red, green, yellow and white Flannels; Coat- ings, Plaids, drab, bottlegreen, black, brown and mixed Cassimeres; black, scarlet, snuff and slate Bombazets; Wild- bores, Duroys and Rattinees, black, snuff and slate Tabby Velvets, common do. Silver Cords, 75 pieces of Calicoes of dif- ferent prices and figures, pink, buff and blue Ginghams; white, black and colour- ed 4 and 6-gr. Cambricks; Furniture, Cambricks and common Dimities, English Shirting Cottons, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery, India Cottons of all kinds, India and homemade Checks, Jacomet and Mull Cambricks, figured and plain Lenos, spi- dernet, laced, seeded, veined and Book Muslins; white and black Laces, black and white Footing Lace, 4, 5 and 6-gr. Cotton Shawls; Pullat, Madras and Can- ton Checks; Silk Hankerchiefs, Cotton and Silk Bandannos, white and printed Pocket-Handkerchiefs, Copperplates and Chintzes, No. 3, 3-1-2, 4, 4-1-2, and 5 Pack Pins; White Chapel Needles, 3, 6, 7 and 8-gr. Cotton Damask Diaper; Diaper Nap- kins, black, green, pink and white Sarce- nets; black Crape, black Satins and Lu- stringes, Ladies' short Kid and long and short Silk Gloves, Coat and Vest Buttons, Leather and Cotton Suspenders, Marking Canvass, black and white Bonnet Paper, Ribbons, Shoe and Quality Bindings, Tapes and Bobbins, 26 and 28 inch Umbrellas, Gentlemen's Beaver and common Gloves, Linen Cambricks, Brown Linens, Cotton Thread in balls and hanks, of all colours and kinds, Cotton Yarn and Cotton Bed- ticks, with almost every other article usu- ally kept in a Dry Goods Store, at whole- sale or retail, on such terms as will not fail to suit every person who is in want of Goods. Town and country customers are requested to call and see for themselves.— Every favour will be thankfully received. October 10, 1809. tf.
THE Subscriber has just re- ceived a large supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS of the latest import- ations, in which he is determined NOT TO BE UNDER SOLD. JOHN R. CARPENTER. No. 8, MARKET-SQUARE, } December 15, 1809. tf.
THE Subscriber has just re- ceived a large supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS of the latest import- ations, in which he is determined NOT TO BE UNDER SOLD. JOHN R. CARPENTER. No. 8, MARKET-SQUARE, } December 15, 1809. tf.
THE Subscriber has just re- ceived a large supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS of the latest import- ations, in which he is determined NOT TO BE UNDER SOLD. JOHN R. CARPENTER. No. 8, MARKET-SQUARE, } December 15, 1809. tf.
CHEESE. THE subscriber respectfully acquaints his friends and customers, that he has on hand, at his Store back of the Market, a quantity of Tyler's cele- brated CHEESE, warranted equal to any made in America. Those who are in want of Cheese for the use of their families, are requested to call and examine for them- selves. He has also, constantly for sale, Rum, Brandy, Gin and Molasses, per Barrel or less quantity; Loaf and brown Sugars per cwt or less; Coffee, Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Souchong and Bohea Teas of the first quality; Salt, su- perfine Flour, Cotton, Rice, Pepper, Gin- ger, Allspice, fresh Raisins—with many other articles; all of which he will sell on the most reasonable terms for cash or country produce. ALSO, A few Barrels of Mess and Prime Pork. The above articles may be recommended to be of a genuine quality, and any article proving inferior to the recommendation, will be cheerfully received and the money returned. The subscriber would also further in- form those who are indebted to him, that it would be a cause of very agreeable sensations if they would call and settle their accounts. LUTHER AINSWORTH. December 5, 1809.
FARMS FOR SALE. The subscriber offers for sale the following Farms in the State of Connecticut: ONE in the north Society in Coventry, on the road leading from Hebron to Tolland, containing about 110 acres of ex- cellent Land, about two miles from the Meeting-House, half a mile from a School, and 100 rods from a good Grist-Mill and Saw-Mill. The Farm lies on Skungamug River, has about 25 acres of interval, the remainder upland, and consists of mowing, ploughing, pasturing, wood and timber land; will cut from 35 to 40 tons of hay annually, is well watered by the above ri- ver, and a number of living springs. There are on the premises a very neat, convenient Dwelling-House, Barn and Out-Houses entirely new, and nearly finished; a Well of Water which never fails, within ten feet of the door; a thrifty young Orchard just beginning to bear, and an old one some- what decayed. Two in the first society in Hartland, pleasantly situated about one mile south of the Meeting-House, and within 20 miles of Hartford; one contains about 240 acres, with a large, good one story House, with two chimneys, well finished, and conven- ient for two families; three Barns, Out- Houses, &c. all in good repair; has about 40 acres of mowing, 150 of ploughing and pasturing and 50 of wood; has good Or- charding, is well watered and well fenced. The other Farm contains about 60 acres, with a small one story Farm-House, Barn and Orchard; well proportioned into mow- ing, pasturing, ploughing and woodland; well watered and under good improvement. Possession given immediately. Three Farms pleasantly situated in the north part of Granville, they adjoin each other, and contain about 330 acres, and are extremely well calculated for the set- tlement and neighbourhood of a family con- nexion. One contains about 125 acres, with a two story House and Barn, and three flourishing young Orchards; will cut an- nually from 25 to 30 tons of good hay. One of 115 acres, with a one story House, Barn and young Orchard, will cut from 25 to 30 tons of hay; and one of about 90 acres, with a one story House, Barn, and a young Orchard; will cut from 8 to 12 tons of hay. These Farms are well watered, well fenced, and suitably proportioned into mowing, pasturing, ploughing and wood- land; and will be sold separately or to- gether, and possession may be had imme- diately. Also one in Blanford, of fifty acres, with a House and Barn; well watered, under good improvement, and well pro- portioned into mowing, pasturing, plough- ing and woodland. The above Farms will be sold on rea- sonable terms, and long credit given for a considerable part of the purchase, on the payment of annual interest. The subscriber also offers for sale, an eligible and convenient stand for a Tavern and Store, in the town of Vernon, on the Hartford and Tolland Turnpike Road; twelve miles from Hartford, and about the same distance from Stafford Springs; late- ly occupied as a Tavern and Store by Mr. Lebbeus P. Tinker, and now occupied by Mr. James Chapman; consisting of a neat, spacious well finished House and Store, two Barns, one entirely new and large, having sufficient stabling, and every neces- sary accommodation for a Tavern; about three acres of Land, including a Garden, with considerable fruit, and an Orchard that will produce from 20 to 30 barrels of cider annually. Also, ten acres of Wood- land, within one mile of the above stand. Also, one hundred thousand acres of Land, in New-Connecticut; part of which lays in the flourishing towns of Hartford, Vienna, Nelson, and Rootstown; settled from thirty to sixty families in each town. These towns are well watered, and well accommodated with roads, Grist-Mills and Saw-Mills; the land is of a good quality, the water is good, and the country re- markably healthy; and part is situated in three entire towns of about 15,000 acres each, and in several tracts of land from one thousand to four thousand acres, not surveyed into lots, and which the sub- scriber will sell either by the whole town- ship or tract, or by any less quantity, as may best suit purchasers. It will be no- ticed, that the price of land, in the unset- tled towns and tracts, will be considerably less than those towns which are settling, and will not only give to an individual or company who may purchase, the advan- tage of a first choice, but also will secure to them, the rise in the value of the lands. A good title, and the most liberal terms given to purchasers. EPHRAIM ROOT. For further particulars, apply to JOSEPH ROGERS, Esq. at Hartford, Connecticut. Hartford, (Con.) October 8, 1809. 6m.
THE Copartnership between BROWNELL and ARMINGTON is this day dissolved by mutual consent. THOMAS BROWNELL, GEORGE ARMINGTON. November 28, 1809.
FRESH FLOUR. NOW landing from on board the brig George Washington, and for sale by SALMON ARNOLD, on the Long Wharf, a quantity of FRESH FLOUR. November 3, 1809.
Fall and Winter GOODS. This day received, and now opened at TIFFANY and HODGES'S, No. 6, CHEAPSIDE, A LARGE and beautiful assortment of fresh imported FALL and WINTER GOODS, consisting of superfine black, blue, bottlegreen, drab and mixed Broad- cloths; black, blue drab, mixed and brown Cassimeres; black, bottlegreen, brown, scarlet and lead Bombazets; Pelice Flan- nels, Serges, Plaids, Sattinets, Rattinees, Wildbores, Durants, first quality Rose Blankets, at reduced prices, from 5 to 12-grs. black, blue, bottlegreen, lead and crimson Tabby Velvets; black and olive twilled do. elegant Toline and Swansdown Vestings, Rattinees, Coatings, Swanskin, Flannels of all colours, Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery; India Cottons, English Shirting do. black, white and coloured Cambricks; Ginghams, Calicoes, a beauti- ful assortment of Fancy Muslins; with a variety of other articles, which will be sold at very reduced prices. November 7, 1809. tf.
THE Copartnership between BROWNELL and ARMINGTON is this day dissolved by mutual consent. THOMAS BROWNELL, GEORGE ARMINGTON. November 28, 1809.
FRESH FLOUR. NOW landing from on board the brig George Washington, and for sale by SALMON ARNOLD, on the Long Wharf, a quantity of FRESH FLOUR. November 3, 1809.
Fall and Winter GOODS. This day received, and now opened at TIFFANY and HODGES'S, No. 6, CHEAPSIDE, A LARGE and beautiful assortment of fresh imported FALL and WINTER GOODS, consisting of superfine black, blue, bottlegreen, drab and mixed Broad- cloths; black, blue drab, mixed and brown Cassimeres; black, bottlegreen, brown, scarlet and lead Bombazets; Pelice Flan- nels, Serges, Plaids, Sattinets, Rattinees, Wildbores, Durants, first quality Rose Blankets, at reduced prices, from 5 to 12-grs. black, blue, bottlegreen, lead and crimson Tabby Velvets; black and olive twilled do. elegant Toline and Swansdown Vestings, Rattinees, Coatings, Swanskin, Flannels of all colours, Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery; India Cottons, English Shirting do. black, white and coloured Cambricks; Ginghams, Calicoes, a beauti- ful assortment of Fancy Muslins; with a variety of other articles, which will be sold at very reduced prices. November 7, 1809. tf.
THE Copartnership between BROWNELL and ARMINGTON is this day dissolved by mutual consent. THOMAS BROWNELL, GEORGE ARMINGTON. November 28, 1809.
GRAND LOTTERY. UNION COLLEGE LOTTERY No. 1. commences drawing in the city of New-York on the 3d Tuesday in April next. SCHEME. 3 Prizes of $25,000!!!!!! 1 10,000 1 5,000 4 250 Tickets each. 2 2,000 5 1,000 28 500 30 200 50 100 100 50 200 20 10,500 10 The first 4,000 Blanks will be entitled to Ten Dollars each. Tickets and Parts for sale by G. and R. WAITE, No. 38 and 54, Maiden-Lane, New-York; GEORGE TAYLOR, Jun. No. 35, South Second-Street, Philadelphia. Orders for the above Tickets left with W. and T. KIDDER, Boston, or J. B. WOOD, Providence, (R. I.) will be duly attended to. Present price of Whole Tickets, $ 8 50 Quarters, - - - - 2 25 but will soon rise. Adventurers will do well to secure their Tickets at the present price—delays are dangerous. New-York, November 22, 1809.
Lehigh Grand LOTTERY. OWING to the rich state of this Lotte- ry, (the wheels having gained up- ward of $ 6000, and the two $ 10,000 and two $ 5000, besides almost all the other capital Prizes, remaining in the wheel,) the Tickets have risen to $ 5. Quarters $ 1 25. Orders for the above Tickets duly attended to by J. B. WOOD, who has received a complete List of Blanks and Prizes, (as far as drawn,) of those Numbers which were obtained by orders through his Office. Also, eighteen day's drawing of the Baltimore Grand Lottery; all of which may be examined gratis. Lists of Prizes from the Hafeid Bridge Lottery, drawing in Boston are received here. December 22, 1809.
JOHN YOUNG, At the first corner Store south of the Market, HAS FOR SALE, A VERY general assortment of GENUINE GROCERIES, viz. Old Madeira, Teneriffe, Sherry, Lisbon, Port, Claret and other Wines of the first quality; old Cognac Brandy, superior old Jamaica Spirits, Geneva, Cherry Rum, best Cordials of various kinds, Bourdeaux and Martinique, in Bottles; Mace, Nut- megs, Cloves, Citron, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Ginger, Starch, fresh Turkey Figs, Prunes, Muscadel and Bloom Raisins, Sultana and Cask ditto, Currants, soft shelled Almonds, excellent Bottle- and Flask Oil, Table Salt in baskets, India Soy, Catsup, Loaf and other Sugars, Olives, Capers Nasturtions, Anchovies, preserved Sweets and Fruits of different kinds in Brandy and other Syrups, Tamarinds, Spermaceti and Mould Tallow Candles, Windsor Soap, Bar ditto, Cayenne Pepper per lb. or bottle, Peppercorns in bottles best Brown Stout Porter and excellent bot- tled Cider—Gunpowder, Hyson and other Green and Souchong TEAS, of the last importations, warranted good; Coffee, No. 1 and No. 2 Chocolate, &c. &c. A few handsome LIQUOR CASES, with white Glass Bottles, very convenient. CIGARS. A number of Boxes first quality Spanish Cigars of an excellent flavour, will smoke free, and are acknowledged by the best judges to be of a superior kind. Fresh Lemons, Oranges and Limes. Preparation for Punch, of an excellent quality, in bottles. N. B. Madeira, Port, Claret, Sherry and Lisbon Wine, of very superior quality, in bottles—recommended by Physicians to those who are sick, and by J. V. to the well and healthy. Cash given for empty Bottles and good clean Mustard and Hemp-Seed. Past favours gratefully acknowledged. September 1, 1809. tf.
Fall and Winter GOODS. This day received, and now opened at TIFFANY and HODGES'S, No. 6, CHEAPSIDE, A LARGE and beautiful assortment of fresh imported FALL and WINTER GOODS, consisting of superfine black, blue, bottlegreen, drab and mixed Broad- cloths; black, blue drab, mixed and brown Cassimeres; black, bottlegreen, brown, scarlet and lead Bombazets; Pelice Flan- nels, Serges, Plaids, Sattinets, Rattinees, Wildbores, Durants, first quality Rose Blankets, at reduced prices, from 5 to 12-grs. black, blue, bottlegreen, lead and crimson Tabby Velvets; black and olive twilled do. elegant Toline and Swansdown Vestings, Rattinees, Coatings, Swanskin, Flannels of all colours, Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery; India Cottons, English Shirting do. black, white and coloured Cambricks; Ginghams, Calicoes, a beauti- ful assortment of Fancy Muslins; with a variety of other articles, which will be sold at very reduced prices. November 7, 1809. tf.
THE Copartnership between BROWNELL and ARMINGTON is this day dissolved by mutual consent. THOMAS BROWNELL, GEORGE ARMINGTON. November 28, 1809.
FRESH FLOUR. NOW landing from on board the brig George Washington, and for sale by SALMON ARNOLD, on the Long Wharf, a quantity of FRESH FLOUR. November 3, 1809.
Fall and Winter GOODS. This day received, and now opened at TIFFANY and HODGES'S, No. 6, CHEAPSIDE, A LARGE and beautiful assortment of fresh imported FALL and WINTER GOODS, consisting of superfine black, blue, bottlegreen, drab and mixed Broad- cloths; black, blue drab, mixed and brown Cassimeres; black, bottlegreen, brown, scarlet and lead Bombazets; Pelice Flan- nels, Serges, Plaids, Sattinets, Rattinees, Wildbores, Durants, first quality Rose Blankets, at reduced prices, from 5 to 12-grs. black, blue, bottlegreen, lead and crimson Tabby Velvets; black and olive twilled do. elegant Toline and Swansdown Vestings, Rattinees, Coatings, Swanskin, Flannels of all colours, Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery; India Cottons, English Shirting do. black, white and coloured Cambricks; Ginghams, Calicoes, a beauti- ful assortment of Fancy Muslins; with a variety of other articles, which will be sold at very reduced prices. November 7, 1809. tf.
THE Copartnership between BROWNELL and ARMINGTON is this day dissolved by mutual consent. THOMAS BROWNELL, GEORGE ARMINGTON. November 28, 1809.
PUBLISHED TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, BY DUNHAM and HAWKINS, At the sign of the AMERICAN EAGLE, Opposite the Market. $ 3:50 PER ANNUM.....HALF IN ADVANCE.