The Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1809-05-03 00:00:00

THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
No. 7.
NEWPORT, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1809.
Vol. 1.
NEWPORT, R. I.
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Miscellany.
COMMUNICATION FROM PRESIDENT ADAMS.
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot.
SIRS, I was glad to see in your paper of the 5th of this month, the extract from the Baltimore Federal Republican , for many reasons, which may be explained in due time; one or two may be stated now.
1. I was pleased with the candid acknowledgement, that "Mr. Adams never was a favourite with the leading men of the federal party." The words leading men will require some explanation and some limitations and restrictions, which may hereafter appear. But in general, this is a truth which I have known for twenty years, though it has never been publickly avowed, to my knowledge, till now.
2. I am happy to see what I consider as an acknowledgement, that my unpar-donable sin against the federal party, or rather against those leading men , was the peace with France in 1800: an event which has given this country eight years of its most splendid prosperity. The writer mentions the mission to France in 1799, as a measure which brought odium and ridicule on my administration. If you will allow me a little room in your PATRIOT , I may hereafter produce proofs to the satisfaction of the publick, that this measure was neither odious nor ridicu-lous. At this time I will only send you a communication from Gen. WASH-INGTON, by which it will appear that the subject was not seen by that great ornament of his country in the same light in which this writer sees it.
Mount Vernon, 1st Feb. 1799.
DEAR SIR, The letter herewith enclosed, from Mr. Joel Barlow, though of old date, came to my hands only yesterday. I have conceived it to be my duty to transmit it to you without delay and without a comment, except that it must have been written with a very good or a very bad design—which of the two, you can judge better than I. For, from the known abilities of that gentleman, such a letter could not be the result of ignorance, in him , nor from the implications which are to be found in it, has it been written without the privity of the French Directory.—It is incumbent on me to add, that I have not been in the habit of corresponding with Mr. Barlow. The letter now forwarded is the first I ever received from him: and to him I have never written one. If then you should be of opinion that his, is calculated to bring on negotiation upon open, fair and honourable ground, & merits a reply, and will instruct me as to the tenour of it, I shall with pleasure and alacrity obey your orders: more especially if there is reason to believe that it would become a mean, however small, of restoring peace and tran-quility to the United States, upon just, hon-ourable and dignified terms, which I am per-suaded is the ardent desire of all the friends of this rising Empire. With great consider-ation and respect, I have the honor to be, dear sir, your most obedient and very hum-ble servant,
G. WASHINGTON.
J. Adams, President of the United States.
The letter from Mr. BARLOW, enclos-ed in General WASHINGTON's is in these words:
Paris, 2d October, 1798.
SIR, On hearing of your late nomination as Com-mander in Chief of the American armies, I rejoice at it, not because I believe the war which that nomination contemplates is yet inevitable, and that it will furnish an occasion for a further display of your military talents, but because it may enable you to exert your influence to a greater effect, in preventing the war, by becoming more the centre of infor-mation than you could be in your retirement, you will be better able to judge of the dis-po-sitions of both countries, and to offer such counsels to your government as may tend to remove the obstacles that will oppose them-
selves to a reconciliation.—Were you now President of the United States, I should not address you this letter, because, not knowing my inclination for the tranquility of a retired life, you might think that I was seeking a place, or had some farther object in view, than the simple one of promoting peace be-tween the two republics. But I hope, under present circumstances, that you will believe my motive to be pure and unmixed, and that the object of my letter is to call your atten-tion to the true state of facts.
Perhaps few men, who cannot pretend to have been in the secrets of either govern-ment, are in a better situation than myself to judge of the motives of both; to assign the true causes, and trace out the progress of their unhappy misunderstanding, or to ap-preciate their present dispositions, preten-sions and wishes. I am certain there is none who labours more sincerely for the restoration of harmony, upon terms honourable to the U. States and advantageous to the cause of lib-erty.
I will not in this place, go over the history of past transactions. It would be of little use.—The object is to seize the malady in its present state and try to arrest its progress. The dispute at this moment may be charac-terized simply and literally speaking as a mis-understanding .—I cannot persuade myself to give it a harsher name, as it applies to either government. It is clear that neither of them has an interest in going to war with the other, and I am equally convinced that neither of them had the inclination; that is, I believe the balance of inclination as well as of inter-est, on both sides, is in favour of peace. But each government, though sensible of this truth with respect to itself, is ignorant of it, with respect to the other. Each believes the other determined on war, and ascribes all its conduct, to a deep-rooted hostility. The least they can do therefore under this impres-sion, is to prepare for an event which they both believe inevitable, while they both wish to avoid it. But by what fatality is it that a calamity so dreadful must be rendered inevit-able because it is thought so? Both govern-ments have tongues and both have ears. Why will they not speak? Why will they not listen? The causes that have hitherto prevented them are not difficult to assign. I could easily ex-plain them, as I believe, to the satisfaction of both parties and without throwing so much blame on either government, as each of them at present ascribes to the other. But I will avoid speaking of any past, provocation on either side. The point that I wish to estab-lish in your mind is, that the French Direc-tory, is at present sincerely desirous of restor-ing harmony between this country and the United States, on terms honourable and ad-vantageous to both parties. I wish to con-vince you of this, and through you, the Amer-ican government, because that government being desirous of the same thing, would not fail to take such steps as would lead immedi-ately to the object.
In offering you my proofs of the present disposition on this side, you will permit me to observe, that some of them are from their nature incapable of being detailed, and others improper to be trusted to the casualties of a letter.—But I will mention a few that are ostensible, and so far as they go undeniable. First, the Directory has declared that it will receive and treat with any Minister from A-merica, who shall appear to be sent with a sincere intention of treating and terminating existing difficulties. I have no doubt but this was the intention when the last Envoys were sent; but from some unfortunate circum-stances the Directory did not believe it. Second, as a preliminary, it has been declared that in the negotiation there shall be no ques-tion of loans of money, or apologies for offen-sive speeches pronounced by the executive on either side. Third, all commissions given to privateers in the West-Indies are recalled and when new commissions are issued, the owners and commanders are to be restricted under bonds, to the legal object of capture.—Fourth, an embargo that was laid on Amer-ican ships within the republic, in consequence of a report that war had been begun on the part of the United States, was taken off as soon as it was ascertained that such war had not been begun. And a new declaration was at the same time sent to America of the wishes of France to treat. These facts will doubtless come to your knowledge through other channels, before you receive this letter. But there are other facts which in my mind are equally clear, though to you they will be des-stitute of corroborating circumstances and must rest on my own information and opinion. 1st. That this government contemplates a just indemnity for spoliations on American com-merce, to be ascertained by commissioners in a manner similar to the one prescribed in our treaty with England. 2d. That the legisla-tion will soon be changed here with respect to neutrals, and that all flags will be put on the footing of the law of nations. 3d. That a publick agent would have been named and sent to Philadelphia soon after Mr. Gerry's departure, were it not for the apprehensions that he would not have been received. There was a doubt whether the American govern-ment would not have already taken such measures of hostility as to be unwilling to lis-ten to terms of accommodation, and the Direc-tory did not choose to risque the chance of seeing its offers refused. 4th. That the Direc-tory considers these declarations and trans-actions as a sufficient overture on its part. That it has retreated to an open ground that
is quite unsuspicious. That a refusal on the part of the American government to meet on this ground, will be followed by immediate war, and that it will be a war of the most ter-rible and vindictive kind.
This, sir, is my view of the present state of facts. Should it make that impression on your mind, which I desire for the sake of humanity that it may, you will judge whether it does not comport with the independence of the United States and the dignity of their government, to send another minister to form new treaties with the French republic. In a war there is clearly nothing to be gained by us not even honour.—Honour indeed may be saved by war, and it so may be by negotiation. But the calamities inseparable from a war of this kind, and under present circumstances, would be incalculable. I do not say that the United States or any portion of them would be con-querered; but they would sacrifice great num-bers of their best citizens, burthen themselves with four times their present debt, overturn the purest system of morals, and lose the fair-est opportunity that ever a nation had of rising to greatness and happiness on the basis of lib-erty.
Were I writing to a young General, whose name was still to be created, I might deem it useless to ask him to stifle in its birth a war on which he had founded his hopes of future honours. But you, sir, having already earned and acquired all those that can render a man great and happy, can surely have no ob-ject of ambition but to render your country so. To ensure your influence in favour of a new attempt at negotiation, I thought it only ne-cessary to convince you that such an attempt would be well received here, and probably at-tended with success. I can do no more than assure you that this is my sincere opinion, and that my information is drawn from unsuspect-ed sources.
I am not accustomed to interpose my ad-vice in the administration of any country, and should not have done it now, did I not believe it my duty as a citizen of my own, and a friend to all others. I see two great nations rush-ing on each other's bayonets, without any other cause of contention but a misunderstanding. I shudder at the prospect and wish to throw myself between the vans, and suspend the on-set till a word of explanation can pass. I hope my letter will have thrown some light upon the subject; but if it shall not, I hope you will excuse the attempt, for you know my zeal is honest.
I have the honour to be, sir, With great respect, Your most obedient and Most humble servant,
JOEL BARLOW.
To General Washington.
Neither Mr. BARLOW's letter nor Gen-eral WASHINGTON's opinion would have influenced me to nominate a minister, if I had not received abundant assurances to the same effect from regular diplomackick sources. I, however, considered Gen-eral WASHINGTON's question whether Mr. BARLOW's was written with a very good or a very bad design; and as with all my jealousy I had not sagacity en-ough to discover the smallest room for suspicion of any ill design, I frankly con-cluded that it was written with a very good one.
FROM General WASHINGTON's letter it appears, 1st. That it was his opinion that the restoration of peace upon just, honourable and dignified terms, was the ardent desire of all the friends of this ri-sing empire. 2d. That he thought ne-gotiation might be brought on, upon open fair and honourable ground. 3d. That he was so desirous of peace, that he was wil-ling to enter into correspondence with Mr. BARLOW, a private gentleman, with-out any visible credentials or publick character, or responsibility to either gov-ernment, in order to bring on a publick negotiation. General WASHINGTON, therefore, could not consider the nego-tiation odious.
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, April 10, 1809.
OF NEWSPAPERS.
To the Editor of the Mercantile Advertiser.
SIR, The original design of Newspapers was the communication of political news; but they have increased in number, and in size, to such a degree, that to fill them all with a due variety of news, properly so called, is im-possible.—That source was soon dry, and other fountains were therefore broken up.
Newspapers in the present age, when well conducted, contain agreeable varieties of lit-erature, of history, of criticism, of biography, of politics, of philosophy, of religion, and of everything that busy mortals pursue with ardour and solicitude.
Although the following severe remarks were written three thousand miles off, and are calculated for the meridian of London, yet, I mistake not, they may suit the latitudes of New-York, Philadelphia and Boston.
In pursuit of distinction and variety, in
the gratification of party resentments, and as the tools of faction, many of the newspapers have displayed a total mass of falsehood, ma-lignity, and folly; such personal calumny and detraction, as degrade human nature, and could only have been expected from the agen-cy of infernal spirits supplying the press of a Pandemonium .
It is, therefore, become desirable to turn the eye from the publick waste, in which net-tles and weeds, at once poisonous and putrid, vegetate, to cultivated gardens and enclosures. Such as miscellanies of literature, history and morality, which I would recommend to fill up newspapers with, upon delicacies of real news . Thus the channels which convey polluted waters might be brought to devolve a pleasant and salubrious stream.
The conductors of Newspapers, as many of them are respectable men, would probably rejoice to see such a reformation as might enable them to pursue their useful occupa-tions, and promote their private interest, without the necessity of being instrumental to the diffusion of poison through the various ranks of society.
I highly disapprove of those who, to serve a party, sacrifice truth, justice, mercy, and common decency, because I think them pub-lickly injurious.
Let editors consider, that by degrading newspapers from that dignity which they might possess, as pleasant vehicles of authen-tick information, and as the most effectual de-fences against violence and despotism, they may gradually render them too contemptible for general notice: It is probable that in process of time, newspapers may become so worthless, so utterly destitute of truth, as to be universally neglected by the moral class of society.
But with all their imperfections on their heads, they are upon the whole the best bul-warks of our freedom:—Hence let us bear all their evils rather than endanger the lib-erty of the press.
USEFUL ARTS.
There is scarcely any thing which we insert with a stronger feeling of national pride, than the Progress of the Useful Arts in our coun-try.
The improvements made with us, are cer-tainly not behind those which are made in Europe, making the comparison with any nation whatever, with a reference to popu-lation. In truth, we might go further, and say, that Europe is indebted to America for many of the inventions and improvements which promote the comforts and conveni-ces of life, or the general good of the com-monwealth.
Of this latter description, is a Machine for making Shot , the invention of Mr. Thomas Bruff of this place, and for which he has ob-tained a patent from the government. We understand that the machine is very simple, and is adequate to the making, within 9 hours, of 6 tons of any, or all the different sizes of Shot, or the same quantity of any kind of Ball, from the small rifle, to the mus-ket. The superiority of Shot and Ball, made by this machine, will consist in their equality of size, their being of equal or greater round-ness, and their being heavier than Shot or Ball, of the same size, made in any other mode.
We learn that specimens of the Ball have been handed to Gen. Wilkinson, of the Army, and General Mason, Superintendent of the Indian Department, by whom they were pre-ferred, as superior to Ball made in the com-mon way by casting. And there have been handed about in this city specimens of the Shot, which certainly establish the claim of this very ingenious man to their superior beauty and quality.
Mr. Bruff, it is said, intends to establish a Factory, and to commence business in this line, within a short period. [ Monitor. ]
SWINDLING.
An article from Gottenburgh contains a re-markable trait of swindling, which deserves to be made publick, not on account of its great boldness and adroitness, but in order to put all merchants upon their guard against a similar occurrence. One of the first houses in Got-tenburgh received a letter from London, in which they were requested to instantly make the most diligent inquiries to discover a young Englishman, who had just fled from the house of a rich banker, and who they knew had embarked on board a ship freighted for Swe-den. The description of a young man was given in this letter stating that he had com-mitted a robbery, to the amount of 12,000. sterling in bank notes. "If you should find him," said the letter, "as he belongs to a re-spectable family, confine yourself to the mak-ing him restore the plunder; and afterwards have the goodness to give him three hundred guineas in gold, which will take him to the Indies, where nothing more will be heard of him." The Swedish merchant, to whom this letter was addressed, caused a thorough search to be made on all sides; at last being one day upon the exchange, he perceived a young man whose figure and dress perfectly answer-ed the description. He addressed him, and seeing he was an Englishman, invited him to follow him. The young man hesitated, red-dened, turned pale, even shed tears; in a word, before he had arrived at the merchant's

house, he had confessed all. Arrived in his closet, he threw himself at his feet, begged of him not to be delivered up to justice, and gave him the 12000l. sterling, which was still inclosed in a port-folio, with the seal of the banker. The Swedish merchant made many serious remonstrances to him, but according to his instructions gave him the 300 guineas and promised to procure him a favourable opportunity for going to Bengal. He made haste to inform the banker in London, that his 12,000l. were recovered, who replied, that he did not understand what he meant. The bank notes were all forged, but the 300 guineas given to the sharper were good.
Political Miscellany.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN. EFFICIENCY OF THE EMBARGO.
At length truth has burst forth, and the triumph of republicanism is complete. The embargo tells, it speaks for itself, and federal falsehood will not now be able to prevent its voice from being known and heard by the people. It can no longer be pretended that the embargo was not efficient in coercion, as well as preservation. Great-Britain no longer lifts upon us the pride of her countenance; she has come to her senses, and sacrifices her pride to her interest—to her salvation. She has sent here a Secretary of Legation, bringing with him a specific offer of reparation for the attack upon the Chesapeake; which is now made to our government, notwithstanding the proclamation of the president is still in force, which forbids all British armed vessels from entering our waters.
It will be recollected, that Mr. Rose refused to make any disclosure of what his master intended to give us by way of reparation for this outrage, until this proclamation was unconditionally repealed; which, as our government could not consistently do, this rose minister, who left so sweet a perfume behind him, returned, to bloom with fresh fragrance and beauty in his master's flower-garden. The offer, however, is now made, although this proclamation is still in force, and supported by a law of Congress.—Here the Embargo tells.
It must also be recollected, that in August last, our Minister, at the court of St. James, offered to Mr. Canning, that we would take off the Embargo as it respected Great-Britain; provided Great-Britain would rescind her orders in council as it respects us; and, if France should refuse to rescind her decrees, that we would continue it as to her. Mr. Canning refused, and refused in the language of insult. He told Mr. Pinckney, that as the Orders in Council were but a retaliation upon the French decrees, they would be continued as long as the French decrees continued in force; and that although his Majesty would gladly comply with any offer to enable us to remove the embargo, it being a measure of "inconvenient restriction" upon ourselves only ; yet that he could not do it consistent with his own honour, until France repealed her decrees; as it might be mistaken for a concession to France, instead of a favour granted to this country. These are some of the words of Mr. Canning:—"It is, nevertheless, important, in the highest degree, to the reputation of this country, (a reputation which constitutes great part of her power) that this disappointment of the hopes of her enemies should not have been purchased by any concession; that not a doubt should remain to distant times, of her determination, and of her ability to have continued her resistance; and that no step which could, even mistakenly, be construed into concession, should be taken on her part, while the smallest link of the confederacy, remains undissolved; or while it can be a question, whether the plan devised for her destruction has, or has not, either completely failed, or been unequivocally abandoned." These considerations compel his majesty to adhere to the principles, on which the orders in council, of the 7th January and the 11th November, are founded, so long as France adheres to that system by which his majesty's retaliatory measures were occasioned and justified.
How enviable must be the sensations with which Mr. Secretary Canning will now read his insolent and vain-glorious letter. Little could it have been expected, after writing such a letter, that the same ministry would have sent instructions to Mr. Erskine to offer to our government a repeal of their orders as to us, provided we would repeal our non-intercourse as to them, France still adhering to her "system," and the "links of the confederacy," so far from being dissolved, having, by the French success in Spain become more indissoluble! What then could have induced the British ministry thus to have falsified their declaration, and thus to hold their sovereign up to the contempt of Europe and America? nothing, but a consciousness of the ruin which our Embargo was bringing upon their country, and a fear of losing their place, inasmuch as the clamour against them loudly increased both in and out of parliament, when it was proved to the British nation, that we had made the advantageous proposal above mentioned, and that it was so unequivocally and insultingly rejected. The speech of Lord Grenville is a sufficient evidence of this.
But, say the opposition, "we have compelled the Administration to accept of these terms!" How monstrous and impudent is this! when did the Administration ever reject such an offer? was it when they made the same to G. Britain? But who or what compelled the British government to offer these terms? For it must on all hands be admitted that unless the proposal had been made to the
Administration, they never could have accepted it. Surely not the opposition; they complained not against British orders; they were for submission to them, and would fain have compelled the government to submit to them. Mr. Gore had no eyes or ears to see British outrages, or to hear complaints against Great Britain; he proposed that we should "Unfurl the Republican banner against the imperial standard," and, had he and the Essex Junto had the rule, G. Britain would have had no inducement to send a special envoy hither, and offer to repeal her orders in council; we should have been submissive to whatever she chose to dictate, and have become "heavers of wood, and drawers of water" to his royal majesty. To the embargo, therefore, we must look as having produced this change, and to those who advised, and not to those who opposed it, is praise justly due. Mr. Jefferson has indeed retired from office, but the principal share of honour is to him belonging; he sowed the seed, he tended the field, Mr. Madison has come in time to reap the harvest. But it must also be remembered that while Jefferson was President, Madison was Secretary; whether therefore unto Madison or Jefferson most credit ought to be given, they are both republicans, and both equally opposed and hated by Essex Junto federalism.
A REPUBLICAN.
From the BOSTON CHRONICLE.
Repeal of the Orders in Council!!
The AMERICAN EMBARGO, the JEFFERSONIAN policy, has effectually triumphed.—England has felt the "weapon of America" rankling in her bowels and has at length been brought to a sense of justice. Tyrannical, oppressive and ungrateful, she has wantonly imposed upon a nation, whose friendship is indispensably necessary to her, and whose enmity might convulse her. A RIGOROUS and FULL enforcement of the American Embargo, for a few months is the powerful weapon which will at any time cause the laws of justice to be respected. Although this is so undeniably true, yet have the British, with characteristic folly, continued to sport with the friendship of America! Dear-bought experience, however, has at length taught them wisdom; and they have saved themselves while it was in their power. Had they procrastinated the repeal of their orders a little longer, they would have experienced the most fatal consequences. One thing, however, is incontrovertible, that from the encouragement given them by the Tories of this country, they have held out to the last breath. The continuance of their system for one "little month" longer, would have produced the dangers of suffocation.
Notwithstanding the clamorous and jacobinical opposition of the Tory Faction to the Embargo, and their shameful violations of it, it has been powerful enough to convince Britain of the necessity of our supplies, and of the firmness and strength of our government. It has convinced her of the weakness and impotency of the Essex-Faction; and that their pitiful ravings have no effect upon the administration. The British minister were grossly deceived by the promises of the Tories of '75, (which they could never perform,) and they have been still more grossly deceived by those of 1808 who are placed in the same predicament. This is what galls the Faction. This is what stings them to the soul. "What! (wonder-ate they) can it be possible, that after having assured our friends the English, that if they will but hold out in enforcing their Orders, we will compel the American government to crouch to them—is it possible, after this, that we should not be able to keep our promise!—Oh! horrible, horrible, most horrible!" What will his Majesty think of us? He will not permit us to approach with reverential lips and kiss his royal hand! And his serene Sultanship the prime minister, he will think us too insignificant for single note either of correspondence or condolence! The noble Duke of York too, will tear himself from the arms of his delectable Dulcinea, to vent his execrations upon our guilty heads! Oh, insupportable burthen! "Oh, heavy day!" "Would we had met our direst foes in Heaven, or ever we had seen this day!" Such will be the language of the leaders of Toryism, behind the curtain—in public they will wear the front and semblance of content. "They will have angel's faces, but Heaven will know their hearts." To the Tory Faction alone are attributable the delays which have taken place in the settlement of our differences. Had it not been for their rebellious opposition to the Embargo, the American flag would long since have waved triumphant in every sea; and the sails of our merchantmen would have whitened every track of the ocean. From their incendiary and wicked conduct, they have entirely lost the confidence of American freemen. They will "fall, like LUCIFER, never to raise again."
FROM THE BOSTON PATRIOT.
AN OLD FEDERALIST TO HIS OLD FRIENDS.
From the issue of the Spanish campaign we are enabled to form a safe and conclusive judgment of the happy condition to which this country would have been exalted, if the councils of these men had prevailed, who so valiantly commanded the Government of the Union to unfurl the Republican Standard against the Imperial banners. The blessings which that magnanimous course of conduct would have brought down upon us in showers, have not been sufficiently considered. Surely that heroic spirit, so eager to share in the glories of Britain and of Spain will not be discouraged by one failure. Surely the deep foresight and generous self-devotion, which prompted this sounding of the clarion of War, will not be baffled, now that the trumpet bears the trunchon of the State. Surely the succeeding Legislature will repeat the requisition to the authorities of the Union. Surely they will break no further delay: but ring in the ears of Mr. MADISON with a voice of thunder—"Unfurl the Republican Standard against the Imperial banners."
Let us for a moment indulge our imaginations with a view of the consequences which would have followed from this patriotic policy had it been pursued, instead of that insolent and perfidious submission to French influence which denied the indisputable right of British Naval Officers to force American Seamen from American Ships, and make them fight his Majesty's battles against the Corsican tyrant—which pretended that a national Ship of War, could claim exemption from the search
of a British Lieutenant. Which rescued the butchery of a number of men on board an American frigate, though the orders under which that butchery was committed were generously disavowed, and which so absurdly affected to spurn at paying a tribute exacted only by way of retaliation against France.
Had the councils of the Union been under the control of those disinterested patriots, at the issuing of the Berlin decrees in November 1806—they would as they now assure us have seized that happy moment to unfurl the Republican Standard against the imperial banners. The time would then have come for the alliance offensive and defensive with our parent State. We might even have enjoyed the opportunity of sending our quota of men to the intended relief of Dantzic. We might have made preparations for the projected diversion in Swedish Pomerania, and as that was (among the mysterious ways of Providence) destined to fail, we might at least have contributed to the amicable robbery of the Danish fleet, and lent our aid to the glorious operation of Col. Congreve's rockets upon the dwelling-houses and churches of Copenhagen.
In the course of the last year we should have participated in the liberation of Portugal—a due proportion in the expenditure of American blood and treasure would have entitled us to a joint agency in removing another obstacle to the Supreme dominion of Britain over the seas, by conquering for her benefit the Russian fleet, and the Convention of Cintra would have figured among American Treaties, to prove that like our noble co-adjutors from the Island of Bliss, we were not less skillful in navigation that irresistible in action.
But the most illustrious of our triumphs would have been reserved for the present moment.—To join the forty thousands Britains, who from the borders of Portugal and from Corunna penetrated into the heart of Galicia, to take Marshall Sault by surprise. We, to do justice to the common cause must have sent about 25,000 Americans—and if they could not have reaped many laurels in their advancing march, what a forest of them would they have pruned upon their retreat! In this ever memorable retreat, we too might have boasted of our Generals, fallen like the immortal Wolfe in the arms of victory. If our forces had left their commander behind, to be buried in the dead of night, and in the hurry of embarkation he might have had the honour to be cast into the same grave with Sir John Moore. If our transports had been obliged to cut their cables and fly, before the men could be embarked, our generous British allies would certainly have taken our victorious troops on board some of their men of war, and sent them home. Just about this time the signal announcing their approach might have been flying at Fort Independence—I see the long-wharf thronged with women—who are they? and what is their call to a spot so seldom trodden by female feet?—They were mothers—they were wives—but they have just landed from the British men of war. Their sons and the husbands are not to be found. They too, like the immortal Wolfe, have fallen in the arms of victory.
The passage from Corunna is longer to Boston than to Portsmouth. The wounded of the victors whom it was possible to embark, and whom it was not found indispensable to leave behind to the mercy of the vanquished French, were so much crowded on board the men of war, that hundreds of them have never had their wounds dressed since the battle. Boston like Portsmouth must be converted into a hospital, not a house in the town but will have its patient. The patriotick ladies must scrape lint, and our humanity at home will be as conspicuous as our valor abroad. Subscriptions for the relief of the wounded are open at all the Banks and Insurance Offices, but it is feared the contributions will not be adequate to the necessities of the sufferers.
From such or a similar state of national prosperity and glory, we have been precluded by that abominable subserviency of our administration to France, which disgracefully refused to unfurl the Republican Standard against her banners. But brave and honourable men—men who mould their principles and conduct upon the bright example of British virtue, will never despair of the Country. There is yet time to retrieve our character by unfurling the Standard. We may yet come in as labourers of the eleventh hour. Let the project of the partial confederacy be pursued. Let New York, on a sufficient pledge of good behaviour be admitted to the new combination. Let the standard be unfurled not only against the monster Napoleon, but against the remnant of his slaves the Virginia negro drivers. We may still flatter ourselves with the hope of dividing with British fellow-subjects, the amiable honours of precious conquests from our friends, and triumphant retreats from our foes.
We are happy that president ADAMS no longer makes a secret of his attachment to democracy. He has expressed his cordial approbation of the embargo and other measures of government, his aversion to GORE, and his determination, to support republicanism in Massachusetts. His son, the brother of JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, for many years a member of the state legislature, and once the federal candidate for congress, is also a convert. Never through the whole of our political contest, have so many wise and able men joined the republican standard as during the last year. The three ADAMS—GRAY, PINKNEY the ambassador to England, SMITH an eminent statesman of South Carolina, and federal party. Is not this proof of itself sufficient that our cause is just. How can the tories answer it. What are such miserable ephemerals as LYON, ELLIOT and SLOAN, to converts like those? [Worcester Agio.]
Foreign Articles.
From the Boston Chronicle—April 27.
THIRTY-THIRD BULLETIN OF THE ARMY OF SPAIN.
[Translated for the Chronicle, from the Paris Monitor of March 2—received by the French letter-of-marque L'Esperance, arrived at this port.]
THE Duke of Dalmatia arrived at Tuy on the 10th Feb. The whole province is quiet. He was gathering all the means necessary to cross the Minho, on the next day. The river is very wide there. He was to be at Oporto from the 18th to the 20th, and at Lisbon from the 20th to the 28th.
The British were embarking at Lisbon to abandon Portugal; the indignation of the Portuguese was at its height. There were daily some severe and bloody engagements between the British and Portuguese.
In Galicia, the Duke of Elchingen perfected the organization of the province. Admiral Massaredo had arrived at Ferrol, and activity was beginning to revive in that important arsenal. Tranquility is restored in all the provinces under the orders of the Duke of Istria, and situated between the Pyrenees, the sea, Portugal and the ridge of mountains that cover Madrid. Sectary succeeds to disorders and alarms.
Numerous deputations daily arrive in Madrid to tender their homage to the King. The re-organization and publick spirit make rapid progress under the new government.
The Duke of Belluno is marching towards Badajoz; he disarms and pacifies all Lower Estremadura. Saragossa has capitulated. The calamities which have befallen this wretched city, are a terrible example for nations. Order is re-established in Saragossa and extends to the whole province of Arragon. The two corps d'armee which invested that city are now dispensable. Saragossa was the real focus of the insurrection of Spain. It was in that city that the party who wished to call a Prince of the House of Austria to reign on the Tagus, had assembled. The men of that party had inherited this opinion from their ancestors, who were of that sentiment at the time of the Succession-war, and which has just been crushed forever.
The battle of Tudela had been won on 23d November, and on the 27th the French army was encamped within a short distance from Saragossa. The populace of the city were armed. The inhabitants of the neighboring country had joined these, and Saragossa contained fifty thousand men formed into regiments of 1000, composed of 10 companies of 100 men. All the grades of generals, commissioned and non-commissioned officers, were filled by monks. A body of 10,000 men who had escaped from the battle of Tudela had retired to that city, the subsistence of which was secured by immense magazines, and defended by 200 pieces of cannon. The image of Our Lady of the Pillar was daily operating miracles, according to the directions of the monks who animated the courage of that numerous population, or supported their confidence. In the field, these 50,000 men would not have stood against three regiments; but, shut up in the city, and spurred on by all the leaders, how could they avoid the evils which ignorance and fanaticism attached to them? Every thing has been undertaken that it was possible to do, to bring them back to reason. Immediately after the battle of Tudela, it was thought that the opinion entertained at Saragossa, that Madrid would make a bold stand, and that the armies of Somosierra, Guadarrama, Estremadura, Leon and Catalonia would eventually beat the French, would be used by the leaders of the insurgents to keep alive the fanaticism of the inhabitants. It was therefore resolved not to invest the city, and to leave open its communications with all Spain, in order that they might learn the discomfiture of the Spanish armies and the accounts of the entry of the French army in Madrid. But this news reached only the ring-leaders, who took care that the inhabitants should not know it. Truth, not only was concealed from them, but they were encouraged by lies. Today, the French had lost 40,000 men at Madrid; yesterday, Romana had entered France. In fine, the British army were rapidly advancing, and the French eagles must fly before the terrible Leopard!
All this time, sacrificed to political views, and to the hopes of being able to calm those heads, heated by fanaticism and error, was not lost for the French army. The General of engineers; Lacoste, aided-camp to the Emperor, and an officer of the most distinguished abilities, gathered at Alayon all the tools, equipages of mines, and materials necessary for the subterraneous war which H. M. had ordered.
The General of division Dedon commanding the artillery assembled a great quantity of mortars, bombs, howitzers and heavy ordnance. All which were drawn from Pamplona, seven days' march from Saragossa. Meanwhile, it was perceived that the enemy were availing themselves of this stagnation, to fortify the Monte-Torero and other important positions. On the 21st December, the division Suchet drove them from the heights of St. Lambert and from two other works out of the reach of the city. The division of Gen. Gazan overthrew the enemy from the heights of San-Gregorio, and the 21st of light infantry and 100th regt. of the line carried the redoubts in the suburbs, which defended the roads of Suva and Barcelona. He also ordered the storming of a large building near Gallego, where 300 Swiss had entrenched themselves. On the same day the Duke of Cornegliano also carried the works and positions of Monte Torrero, took all the cannon and a great number of prisoners, and did great execution among the enemy.
The Duke of Cornegliano being taken sick, the Duke of Abrantes took in the beginning of January, the command of the 3d corps. He signalized his arrival by the taking of the convent of San-Jose and pursued his successes on the 16th of January by the carrying of the fete depot of Huercaf where his troops made good their stand. The chief of battalion Stal, of the 14th of the line, distinguished himself at the attack on the convent of San Josef, and lieutenant Victor de Baffon was one of the first to scale the works.
The investing of Saragossa was not yet complete. They persisted in leaving open the communications, in order that the insurgents might be informed of the overthrow of the English and their shameful flight out of Spain. It was on the 16th of January that the English were driven into sea at Corunna, and it was on the 26th that the operations began to take a serious aspect before Saragossa.
The Duke of Mortebello, had reached it on the 20th, to take the chief command of the siege. As soon as he was convinced that the news sent to the city was productive of no good effect, and that the monks who directed the minds of the people had succeeded in preventing that news from reaching the people, or in altering it so as to perpetuate the delirium of the besieged he took the resolution no longer to spare them.
Fifteen thousand peasants had assembled at Perdiguera, on the left bank of the Ebro. The Duke of Treviso attacked them with three regiments, and notwithstanding the fine position they occupied, the 64th regt. entirely overthrew and routed them. The 10th Hussars were in plain to receive them, and a great number remained on the field of battle. Nine pieces of cannon and several stands of colors were the trophies of this encounter.
The Duke of Montebello had sent the adjutant-commandant Gasquet to Zuera, to disperse a party

of rebels. With only three battalions, this officer attacked 4000 of them, overthrew them, and took four pieces of cannon with their horses and appurtenances. Cienfuegos was at the same time, been ordered with 300 foot and 200 horse, to scour the road to Valencia. He met 5000 of the rebels at Alcaniz, forced them in the very city to throw down their arms in their flight, killed 600 men, and took magazines, provisions, ammunition and arms; among these latter were 1500 English muskets. The adjutant-commandant Carrion de Nizars at the head of a column of infantry, Col. Barthe of the 4th hussars, and the chief of battalion Camus, of the 28th light infantry have particularly distinguished themselves.
These operations took place between the 20th and 26th January. On the 26th, the city was severely attacked, and the batteries were unmasked. On the 27th, at noon, the breach was practicable on several points. The troops lodged themselves in the convent of San-Gracia. The division Grandjean occupied about 30 houses in the city. Colonel Chlopick, and the soldiers of the Vistula, distinguished themselves. At the same time, the General of division Morlot, in an attack on the left, possessed himself of the whole front of defence of the enemy.
Captain Guetteman, at the head of the pioneers, and of 36 grenadiers mounted the breach with a rare intrepidity. Mr. Bobieski, an officer in the Vistula Rangers, a young man of only 17 years of age, and having already received seven wounds, was the first who entered the breach. The officers of battalion Lejeune, aid-de-camp to the prince of Neufchatel, and Haxo, behaved well, and were both slightly wounded.
On the 30th, the Convents of St. Monique, and the Great Augustines were carried, as were 60 houses taken by pioneers. The Sappers of the 14th regiment of the line, distinguished themselves.
On the 1st February, General Lacoste was struck with a musket ball, and died on the field of battle. He was a very brave and distinguished officer. His loss has been much felt by all the army, but more particularly by the Emperor. Colonel Rognat succeeded him in the command of the engineers, and the direction of the siege.
The enemy defended every house—three attacks by mines were carried in front, and every day three or four mines blew up several houses, and opened the way to our troops.
In this way we reached the Corso, (the main street of Saragossa) lodged ourselves on the quays, and took possession of the university and colleges. The enemy attempted to oppose their miners to ours, but, little acquainted with this kind of warfare, their miners were very quickly discovered and stifled.
This manner of conducting the siege rendered its progress slow, but sure, and less dangerous for the army. Whilst three companies of miners, and eight companies of pioneers alone are occupied with this subterraneous war, whose results are so terrible, the city is continually kept on fire by the mortars throwing shells "nd fire-balls.
The attack had been made but ten days before the reduction of the city was considered as not far distant. More than one third of the houses were in our possession. The church of Our Lady of the Pillar, who by so many miracles was to save the city, was destroyed by bombs, and no longer tenable.
The Duke of Montebello, then thought it was time to take possession of the suburbs on the left bank, in order to occupy the diameter of the city, and cross his fire. The General of Division Gazan, carried in a very brilliant manner the Swiss barracks. On the 17th a battery of fifty pieces opened early in the morning. At 2 P. M. a battalion of the 28th attacked a large convent, whose brick walls were 4 or 5 feet thick, and carried it. 7000 of the enemy defended the suburbs. General Gazan advanced rapidly to the bridge, by which the rebels could effect their retreat into the city. He killed a great number, and took 4000 prisoners, among whom were 2 Generals, 12 Colonels, 19 Lieut. Colonels, and 290 officers. He also took 6 ammunition waggons, and 30 pieces of cannon. Almost all the troops of the line in the city, occupied this important post, which had been threatened since the 10th.
At the same moment, the Duke D'Abrantes, crossed the Caño and drew up the colleges.
After these events, the Junta in order to gain time, and to give the people time to get over the horror and surprise with which they were struck, demanded to parley; but their faithlessness was known, and this deception was useless. Thirty more houses were carried by mines or pioneers.
At least on the 31st, all the city was occupied by our troops—13,000 infantry and 2000 horse have laid down their arms at the gate of Portillo, and have surrendered 40 stands of colors and 150 pieces of cannon. The rebels lost 20,000 men during the siege, 13,000 were found in the hospitals, and of these, 500 died daily.
The Duke of Montebello would not grant a capitulation to the city of Saragossa; he only issued the following orders:
"The garrison shall on the 31st, at noon, lay down their arms at the gate of Portillo, after which they shall be prisoners of war. The soldiers of the line who will take the oath of allegiance to King Joseph, and enter into his service, will be admitted into it—in case their admission should not be granted by the minister at war of the King of Spain, they shall be prisoners of war and carried into France. Religion shall be respected. On the 31st at noon, the French troops shall occupy the castle. All the artillery and ammunition of every kind shall be delivered to them. All the arms be deposited at the door of every house and collected by the Ward Alcaldes."
The magazines of wheat, rice, and vegetables found in the place, are immense.
The Duke of Montebello, has appointed Gen. Laval Governor of Saragossa.
A deputation of the clergy and principal inhabitants have set out for Madrid.
Padafos is dangerously sick. This man was despised by the whole of the enemy's army, who accused him of vanity and cowardice. He has never been in any post where there was danger.
The Count of Fuentes, a grandee of Spain, whom the rebels had arrested on his estates seven months ago was found in a dungeon eight feet square and lib-er-ated. The sufferings he has undergone are almost incredible.
TERRIBLE INUNDATIONS.
Eight towns have been entirely destroyed in Holland by the late inundations, and the most of the inhabitants lost their lives.
Bonaparte has nominated his uncle Cardinal Fesch, Archbishop of Paris.
The gallant Sir David Baird is immediately to be elevated to the Peerage, with the title of Viscount.
NOTICE is hereby given, that MARY TAGGART of Newport, sole Executrix of the last will and testament of SAMUEL C. TAGGART , late of said Newport, mariner, deceased, has taken upon herself that trust and given bonds as the law requires. All persons having lawful demands against the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit them, and those indebted to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who is legally empowered by letter of attorney from said Executrix to conduct the administration upon said estate.
HENRY T. CRANSTON.
Newport, April 13, 1809.
NEWPORT:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1809.
HOW sweet are the rewards of virtue and wisdom! When virtue and wisdom are practised upon a national scale, how supreme the felicity of the people of that nation! People of America, such is your prerogative—such is your enjoyment. Compare your destiny with the destiny of other states and empires, and what abundant cause do you find for joy and generous exultation. Study, assiduously study, duly to estimate the dangers, which you have but recently escaped, and from which you have been preserved by the wisdom and virtue of a magnanimous government. The differences subsisting between the United States and Great Britain , it is now officially and announced, are to be speedily and amicably adjusted and their commercial intercourse restored upon terms of reciprocity equally advantageous and honourable to both. Wherefore has this desirable and important object been so long in embryo? Wherefore has it lingered, and laboured in its progress? Because the corrupted and corrupting policy of the Court of St. James, and its agents and emissaries in this country has been exercised in deep concern, and with unceasing avidity to bully or betray us within their vortex, and to espouse their declining interests against the potent energies of France — Switzerland, Prussia, Russia, Spain , and other states on the continent of Europe , afford affecting and affecting examples of the designs that were formed against the peace and liberties of America ; not that we suppose America could or would have been vanquished. Her rights and character, however, perhaps her independence, must inevitably, had such an ill-fated policy been pursued, have materially suffered. The example of Spain , as the latest, will more strikingly illustrate the question before us. The feeble and preposterous councils of this wretched people yielded to the vaunted menace and insidious allurements of these finished masters of duplicity, the British Cabinet, and their nation has fallen. Was not the same course pressed upon the American government, and by American citizens, (the leaders of faction,) who pretended to infallibility in relation to political arrangement? Suppose their dictates had been observed and embraced, what would have been our situation at the present moment? Instead of prospects of peace and amity with all the world—the full possession of our commercial advantages—the undisturbed enjoyment of our national rights and liberties, and the establishment of our independence, and national character and consequence: War , with its endless train of attendant evils would have been our deplorable destiny— War with France , and an intimate alliance with England , from whose impending catastrophe we could not reasonably expect to have been distinguished. Americans! the principles of gratitude—your own present and future preservation—every thing that is most dear and sacred calls upon you to investigate this subject to a perfect understanding. Be diligent in obtaining information that is fair and well-disposed. Let each examine for himself; make up his mind from the most faithful and authentic sources, and learn to distrust the impudent impertinence of those political haberdashers, who, in the plenitude of their treacherous devices, or the treacherous devices of their masters, set themselves up as political oracles, and make it a part of their business to confuse and confound the world. So shall you one day in the tranquility of your minds—in the full exercise of your own understandings—in the full enjoyment of your rights, and with the happiest prospects of their being lastingly secured to you, delightfully irradiated by the mild beams of Peace : so shall you unitedly, one day be enabled to see and judge, and feel and act like Americans .
Yesterday his Excellency, the Gov. arrived here, and was saluted—on this day, the rulers of our state, for the year ensuing, will be proclaimed.
NEW YORK ELECTION.
The Election for senator and for members of Assembly, closed yesterday at Sunset . In the city and county of New York, the Republican ticket has prevailed against the united forces of Tories, Federalists and British agents , supported by all the influence of CHEETHAM, M c KAY , &c. &c. Never was a victory more complete—The Whig Majority is EIGHT OR NINE HUNDRED VOTES. [N. Y. Adv.]
FRENCH IMPERIAL DECREE.
OF FEBRUARY 25, 1809.
ART. 1. American vessels which have been detained in the ports of the Empire, solely by the (French) Embargo, are permitted to return directly to the U. S. This favour is not extended to such vessels as have been detained on account of irregular papers, or from any other cause.
ART. 2. The vessels, the embargo on which is thus raised, shall be placed in the disposition of M. GEN. ARMSTRONG, Minister Plenipotentiary of the U. S. to guarantee their direct return to that country—The bonds given on their departure shall only be cancelled by certificates of our Consuls, &c. in America, that their cargoes were landed therein and were composed only of the productions of industry of our Empire, and that no part of them was the produce of the soil, of her colonies, or of the commerce of England.
MARRIED,
In this town, on Wednesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Gibson, Mr. ELISHA GLASS, jun. to Miss FREELOVE ANDERSON, daughter of capt. Francis Anderson, both of this town.
On Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Gibson, Mr. WILLIAM KNOWLES, of Providence to Miss ANN LYON, daughter of Mr. William Lyon, of this town.
At Providence, SAMUEL EDDY, Esq. Secretary of State, to Miss ANN ANGELL.
DIED,
At Providence, Hon. DARIUS SESSIONS, in the 92d year of his age.
In this town, on Saturday last, Mrs. SARAH COGGESHALL, relict of the late Mr. Jonathan Coggeshall of Middletown, in the 67th year of her age. Her sickness was long and distressing which she bore with patience, and resignation to the will of Heaven. She has left a numerous connection to mourn her loss.
In the Havana, on the 26th March, Capt. JAMES COGGESHALL aged 27, son of Capt. John C. of New Bedford. He was a truly excellent young man, and his loss is sincerely lamented. His affectionate wife is bereft of a tender husband, and his children of a fond parent.
The bias of human kind fleets swift away! Frenx dreams of hope alas! how soon we're torn! The son of joy scarce darts his gladd'ning ray, When clouds o'er shadow and we wake to mourn.
ONE DOLLAR REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber, on the 27th of March last, an intrepid Boy, by the name of GILBERT RICKETSON all persons are therefore hereby forbid labouring or advancing said boy any thing on my account. Whoever will apprehend said Boy, and return him to me, shall receive one dollar reward, and no charges paid.
STEPHEN BROWNELL, 2d.
Little Compton, May 3, 1809.
AT THE THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, MAY 3d,
Will be presented a Medley Entertainment in three parts, selected under the sanction of the old Proverb of
Be Merry and Wise—then Laugh when you may.
PART FIRST.
An INTRODUCTORY PROLOGUE on the difficulty of Pleasing, exemplified in the story of the Old Man, the Boy, and the Ass.
AFTER WHICH, A PRELUDE CALLED THE AMERICAN TARS—OR, PREPARATIONS FOR COMMERCE.
Tom Grog, Mr. BATES Beau Binnacle and Sam Sterne, Mr. BURKE
After which the Comick Song of "Tid re I," by Mr. BURKE.
"Matrimonial Squabbles," by Mr. BATES.
PART SECOND.
THE DISABLED SOLDIER—OR, A MERRY ACCOUNT OF SAD DISTRESS. A DRAMATICK PIECE.
Gentleman, Mr. BURKE; Old Firelock, (with a song) Mr. BATES.
"Giles Scroggins' Ghost," a comick Song, Mr. BURKE.
A Laughable Interlude, called DOCTOR LAST'S EXAMINATION, or The Cobler turn'd Physician!
PART THIRD.
A Pantomime Afterpiece, called HARLEQUIN'S FROLICKS, OR, MAGIC AND MIRTH. Harlequin, Mr. BURKE. Cloddy, (the Clown,) Mr. BATES.
In the course of the Pantomime will be exhibited, a collection of Animated Pictures—a Conjuror's Familiar,—the Skeleton Scene, &c. The whole to conclude with a Grand Transparent Representation of the splendid MONUMENT OF THE BRAVE NAVAL OFFICERS, who so gloriously fell in the different attacks upon Tripoli, in 1804.
Performance to begin at half-past 7 o'clock. Boxes half a dollar, Pit and Gallery, 25 cents. Tickets to be had at the Theatre.
N. B. To prevent confusion, you are requested to bring small money—as no change can be given at the Theatre.
JAMES MUMFORD,
Sign of the Bee Hive, No. 88, Thames-Street, HAS just opened a variety of GOODS—among which are—lace and dotted Muslins; Leno do.; white and coloured Cambricks; a complete assortment of corded and plaid Ginghams of the newest fashion; Gentleman's superfine Vest Patterns; Washington Stripes; Cotton Cassimeres; Cambric Dimities; Calicoes, newest prints; best 9-8 Banded Prints; Silk Chambrays; variety of cotton Handkerchiefs; Ladies' and gentlemen's silk and cotton Hosiery; black Bombazetts; black Crape; silk Gloves; silk Shawls; cotton do.; silk and cotton Suspenders; Durants, Calimancoes, Russells, Ratfinet—and a great variety of other Goods, too numerous to mention in an advertisement. May 3. [3m.]
BANK SHARES.
FOR SALE—a few SHARES in the Newport Bank. Inquire at this office. May 3.
NOTICE.
THE subscriber intends to open a SCHOOL on the 4th of May, ensuing, at the head of Broad-Street, in the shop formerly occupied by Mr. WILLIAM STALL—where, will be taught, Reading, Writing, Arithmetick, English Grammar, &c.
Those persons who will please to encourage his present attempt; may depend on having strict attention paid to the Learning and Morals of their children. He flatters himself that by an unwearied attention to his business he shall meet the approbation of the publick.
The terms of Tuition may be known, by applying to the Subscriber.
J. B. PEABODY.
Newport, May 3, 1809.
"The liberal Man devoteth liberal things."
WHEREAS a citizen of this town has contracted with me, by the year, to educate poor Children at a time, in my School boys of the age of eight years and upwards—this is therefore to inform those who wish to embrace such an opportunity, to apply to Mr. GREEN BURROUGHS, capt. NATHANIEL SWEET, or to me, the Subscriber, to whom it is entrusted what applications may be proper. No regard will be had to the religious or political sentiments of their parents or friends.
ELEAZER TREVETT.
Newport, May 3, 1809.
NOTICE.
THE Publick are hereby informed that the Subscriber has been appointed by the Hon. Court of Probate, for the town of Middletown, Guardian of ISAAC PECKHAM, house carpenter of Middletown, and has accepted the trust. All persons are cautioned against having any dealings whatever, with the said ISAAC PECKHAM, as I will not be answerable for any debts contracted by him.
JOSEPH ROGERS.
Middletown, May 3, 1809.
For NORFOLK or ALEXANDRIA, THE brig MARY-ANN , now laying at Langley's wharf , will sail in 6 or 8 days. For Freight or Passage, apply to HENRY TEW , or WILLIAM GREEN , Newport, May 3.
SALE AT AUCTION.
On THURSDAY next, 4th May—11 o'clock, At LYON's Wharf. (To close a concern.)
THE Ship COMMERCE , 210 tons burthen; and the Ship HOPE , 162 tons, as they returned from sea. These vessels are well found, and may be fitted for a voyage, at a trifling expense. The terms of credit, for unexceptionable security, may be extended to 4, 8, and 10 months. For particulars and inventory, apply to JOSEPH LYON .
Also—at same time and place, 2 Carriage Guns, 1 chest Small Arms, a number of excellent Water Casks, and a quantity of Old Junk. Newport, April 26, 1809.
SALE AT AUCTION.
On THURSDAY, 4th May—at 12 o'clock, At SLOCUM's wharf, (For the benefit of all concerned.)
THE brig GEORGE , burthen 210 tons, with all her Appurtenances. An inventory of which may be seen at C. RHODES's Counting-Room. Conditions at time of sale. C. RHODES, Auct'r.
Newport, April 26.
N. B. 2d May, 1809.—In consequence of other arrangements, said Vessel will be sold, at time and place, as above, by HENRY BULL , auctioneer.
C. RHODES.
To be Sold at PUBLICK AUCTION.
On FRIDAY, May 5, THE DWELLING HOUSE and LOT of LAND, situate in Thames-Street , No. 112, late the property of SAMUEL JOHNSON , deceased. Terms made known at the time and place of Sale, or by applying to HENRY BULL . Newport, May 3.
BOOK AUCTION—Postponed.
THE Sale of Books at Auction, advertised for THURSDAY, the 4th inst. at 10 o'clock, A.M. is postponed until 5 o'clock, P.M. SAME DAY—when will be sold,
A LARGE and valuable Collection of BOOKS, comprising several hundred volumes European and American publications, mostly in good order—among which are—Hume's England, with continuation; Gibbon's Roman Empire; Robertson's America; do. Charles the 5th; Sterne's Works; Shakespeare's Plays; Burr's Trial; Millet's General History; Goldsmith's Greece; Blackstone's Commentaries, &c. &c.
Also, will be sold, immediately after the above, A great variety of Maps, Charts &c. &c. Sale to commence precisely at 5 o'clock, P.M. at SILAS DANN's Auction Room, Thames-street. Newport, May 3.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN,
Seven doors north of Mr. Townsend's coffee-house,
HAS for sale, an extensive assortment of ACCOUNT BOOKS, as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere. Likewise, Memorandum Pocket Books, Receipt and Note Books; Morocco Pocket Books, Paper, Ink, Quills, Suspenders, Clothes-Brushes, Tooth-Brushes, Backgammon Boxes and Dice, Invisible Ink, for Linen, Combs, Blank and Prying Cards, Quadrille and Chess Boards, Backgammon Tables, Cigars, Inkstands, Scissors, Penknives, Cigar and Tobacco Boxes, black Sand for counting-rooms, Sand Boxes, Wafers, Sealing Wax, &c. &c.
SEAMAN'S ARTICLES.
Bowditch's Navigator Marshall and Park on Insurance Blunt's Coast Pilot Seaman's complete Pilot Mackay's Navigator lot of Charts, $25 Ship Master's Assistant Seaman's Journals Naval Gazetteer, in 2 volumes Log book Paper Cases Instruments Gower on Seaman's Shipping Papers Scales, Dividers, &c.
FOR MUSICIANS.
2 superb Flutes, and a Violin of the first rate; Instruction Books for all kinds of Instruments, and Pieces for the Piano Forte; the latest and most approved Song Books; Musick Paper; blank ruled Musick Books; Violin Strings, &c.
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
Has been replenished with many valuable works. Hume's History of England, with continuation, 12 vols. Pope's Works, Rollin's Ancient History, Homer's Odyssey, Mavor's Universal History Gibbon's Roman Empire, Burke's Works, Tooke's Russia, Denon's Egypt, Depons, Spanish Maine, Robertson's America, do. Charles 5th. Ancharius' Travels, Milton's Paradise Lost and Regained, Hervey's Meditations, Salmasundi, &c.
MEDICAL WORKS.
Cullen's Practice Hunter on Venereal Saunders on the fever Hall on the Animal Duncan's Midwifery Economy Jackson on Fever Chapuis's Chemistry Baillie's Morbid Anatomy Gale on Electricity Blaine's veterinary art Second hand volumes exchanged or purchased. Old books rebound faithfully at short notice. May 3.

Poetry.
FROM FRENKAU'S POEMS.
MAY TO APRIL.
WITHOUT your showers, I breed no flowers, Each field a barren waste appears; If you don't weep, my Blossoms sleep. They take such pleasure in your tears.
As your decay made room for May, So I must part with all that's mine; My balmy breeze, my blooming trees To torrid suns their sweets resign!
O'er April dead, my shades I spread: To her I owe my dress so gay— Of daughters three, it falls on me To close our triumphs on one day.
Thus, to repose, all Nature goes; Month after month must find its doom; Time on the wing, May ends the Spring, And Summer dances o'er her tomb!
SMOKING A SEGAR.
DROPT in an elbow chair Fumoso sat, With legs divaricating, and with heels Recumbent on the stove's projecting plate. Around his head in somnolent volumes roll'd The clouds of pungent smoke, from volute leaf Of plant perfum'd, delicious with the scent Of od'rous bean, dear bought and brought from far! His head sublime, thrown back in lofty state, The ceiling's height contemplates; nor disturb'd Its musing trance, except betimes to squint The sputtering streams of bland saliva off. Nor ininds the plaints of Betty or of Jack, For brass resplandent sullied; or the spots That mite the nicely blacken'd, shining face Of Franklin's economick font of heat. While on the mantle stands the cheering glass Of Gallic cordial, temper'd with the stream Of gentle nature, which erewhile he sips, And feels his soul expand, and dreams of Bliss Supreme, in Paney's airy vision lost. In his mind's eye he sees the blooming fair Simpet, or smile upon him;—she, for whom He almost would resign the fragrant fumes Of loy'd Segar, and purify his breath. But now ambition fires his swelling thoughts, With schemes of publick good. He dares to court And win the people's voice. The Senate hears His voice, resounding in the spacious hall, And patriots listen while Fumoso rails: His hand aloft extending, waves sublime In air bold—alas! the blazing top Of taper sunk it strikes—the light's extinct! His knuckles too are sing'd!—the charm dissolves! His last Segar begins to scorch his lip; 'The drowsy watchman bellows "Dwell a glock!" Fumoso starts! resumes the extinguish'd wick, And sadly silent seeks the sweets of sleep. Sic transit gloria mundi.
AMUSING MISCELLANY.
FROM THE ANTHOLOGY.
Original Letters, from an American Traveller in Europe, to his friends in this country.
LETTER FIFTH.
Rome, Feb. 5, 1805.
MY DEAR FRIEND, AS I promised in my last letter, I will proceed to give you some desultory sketches of Italian manners, usages, and character. If some of them should be thought trivial in themselves, my apology must be, that the character of nations, as well as individuals, is made up of an infinite number of minute circumstan- ces, each one perhaps considered separately, unim- portant; but the whole forming an assemblage, which constitutes that marked diversity, which we observe in different countries.
In the great outlines, men in all civilized nations es- sentially agree. We find the same passions, weak- nesses, talents, virtues, and vices, though shaded with almost every imaginable diversity by usage, habit, and example, and effected by climate, religion, government, and state of morals.
The inhabitants of Rome are distinguishable from every other European nation, by the regularity and beauty of their features; by the colour of their com- plexions, which is that of a lively brunette, sometimes accompanied with a sickly paleness; and by a very striking gravity, and thoughtfulness of expression. I do not think I should be extravagant in saying, that the countenance of the common people in this city speak more intelligence, sensibility and reflection, than those of any other city which I have yet visited.
How far this melancholy gravity may be fairly at- tributed to the influence of religion, which obliges them to be three quarters of the year employed in ecclesiastical exercises, to the arbitrary nature of the government, to the misery of the greater part of the common people, or to the comparison of their present degraded state with their former unexampled gran- deur (an idea, which the meanest Roman never for- gets,) I leave to philosophers to determine. The fact only I think it proper to notice.
The dress of the Italians in general resembles that of the French; there is one part of it only, which is peculiar to themselves, and which I believe has been handed down to them from their ancestors, the an- cient Romans. Every man, even the most poor, is en- veloped in cold weather in the most ample cloak, one end of which is thrown over the shoulder, and reaches nearly to the feet. I cannot perceive any difference between this garment, and the toga of the ancient Ro- mans, as it is represented upon the antique baso re- lievos and statues.
Much has been said by writers and connoisseurs, who have the "gusto Italiano," about the delicacy of the Italian language, its softness in pronunciation, its adaptitude to oratory and music. I was prepared to find a nation, whose colloquial eloquence would be all harmony. But believe me, that seven-eighths of all these enthusiastic praises are the result of fashion or vanity. We are very fond of commending those ac- complishments which we possess, but which others do not generally enjoy. I certainly entered Italy with the usual prejudices in favour of the language of that nation, increased by a few months attention to, and ad- miration of it. But I am assure you, that I was ex- tremely disgusted with the Italian pronunciation of their language; and that during six months residence I heard but one person speak it in a manner not offen- sive to the ear.
It may be said, perhaps, that all languages sound at first uncouthly to those, who have not been ac- customed to them; but it was by a comparison of the Italian with other languages, with which I was a little familiar, that the above opinion was formed. The fact is, that the broad sound of the Italian vowels, and the constant recurrence of vowels in their words, pro- duces a very loud, and inharmonious mode of speak- ing, extremely painful to a stranger accustomed to a closer, and more confined pronunciation. Every Ita- lian, conversing on the most ordinary and indifferent subjects, appear to be in a state of violent emotion. The practice of employing eunuchs in their operas,
and other musical performances, though opposed to every principle of decency and humanity, and express- ly forbidden by the laws of the church, prevails as much as ever in every part of Italy. Even the leaders of the band of sacred music at St. Peter's, and all the other churches of Rome, are in this degraded and mutilated situation. If we would forget the inhuman- ity, the impiety, and indecency, of this practice, we should indeed be charmed by the modulation and ex- tent of the vocal powers of this unhappy race of mor- tals.
The artificers, and all the common people at Rome have a strong propensity to overreach, and especially to impose upon strangers. Instead of asking, as the workmen of other countries frequently do, fifteen or twenty per cent, more than the value of an article, which they expose for sale, the Romans not unfre- quently demand five or six times the value. On my arrival in this city, a friend advised me, whenever a louis d'or (or 29s. sterling) was demanded of me for any article, to offer a Paul, (or six pence sterling) and that I must not be surprised if the offer should be ac- cepted. Although this advice was a little hyperbo- lical, it was not so much out of the way as you would imagine; and in objects of the fine arts, more espe- cially, you may be pretty sure of purchasing if you of- fer a dollar when four are demanded. I have endeav- oured to find the cause of this very extraordinary laxity of principle and practice, and I think it is to be attributed to the nature of the commodities in which these people usually traffic. The commerce and manufactures of Rome are chiefly confined to copies of paintings, frequently sold as originals, to busts, statues, coins, intaglios, cameos, mosaicks, and other objects of the fine arts, the value of which is, in the nature of the case, uncertain, and the price depends upon the whim or caprice of the purchaser, or the adroitness, and often falsehood, of the seller. For more than a century past, this city has been the fash- ionable resort of all the young men of fortune of every other nation in Europe. Frequently possessing very little understanding, and still less learning, they invari- ably carry with them the opinion, that it is very pretty and indeed necessary, to be connoisseurs; and to prove it to their less happy countrymen upon their return, by their connections of antiquities and objects of the fine arts, brought directly from the source of all taste, Rome. Such young men, it may be readily conceiv- ed, are the proper subjects for the adroit and ingeni- ous Romans. So long ago as the time of the celebra- ted Abbe Barthelemy, author of the travels of Anac- harsis, the bands of these fabricators of original an- tiques, were so well disguised, as to impose frequent- ly on that very learned antiquarian, and his literary friends. (Letter 5th to be continued.)
NEW ACADEMY,
Barney-Street.
THE publick are informed, that the new and airy ACADEMY of Mr. Trevett's, is ready for the reception of pupils. He flatters himself that the pleasantness of the situation; the accommodation of the building; together with his determination to pay every attention to those placed under his tuition, will ensure him a portion of the publick patronage.
N. B. The Scholars will, as usual, be pub- lickly examined (by the Rev. Clergy) quar- terly.
Newport, April 25, 1809.
PUBLICK HEALTH.
BATHING-HOUSE.
FOR the accommodation of those Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to partake of the luxury of the Bath, the BATHING- HOUSE will be opened every day, from sun- rise until 9 o'clock in the evening, Sundays excepted, when it will be closed at 10 o'clock in the morning. Tickets may be had at the Medicine Store of SAMUEL W. VINSON, and of the Proprietor. Ladies will please to pass in at the door No. 72, Thames-Street. Gen- tlemen will enter at the east door of the Bathing-House, Petham-Street. Subscribers will be furnished with Tickets on account of their Shares, as heretofore.
Newport, April 11, 1809.
PLEASE TO TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscribers respectfully inform their Friends and the publick, that they have entered into Partnership, and taken the well known Stables belonging to Mr THOMAS TOWNSEND, situated in Green-Street, where Horses and Carriages for every purpose will be furnished at short notice; particularly Coaches provided with careful and experienc- ed drivers, for parties of pleasure or travel- ers; and Saddle Horses either for Ladies or Gentlemen; they will also furnish despatch messengers for any direction. Their Stables being well calculated for the business, Horses will be taken in to keep at reasonable rates for long or short periods; and as they are deter- mined to attend well to every part of their bi- siness, they hope to merit the favours of the publick.
JOHN G. EASTON.
WM. E. DRUMMOND.
THE Subscriber from long and intimat- knowledge of WM. E. DRUMMOND, and con- fidence in his Partner, recommends them as worthy the encouragement of the publick.
THOMAS TOWNSEND.
Newport, April 19, 1809.
FOR SALE,
A DWELLING HOUSE, No. 50, situa- ted on Bridge Street, with a good Cel- lar and Shop adjoining, suitable for a Cabinet- maker; yard, garden, stable, and a good well of water. For further particulars, inquire of BENJ. HAMMOND.
Newport, March 22, 1809.
FOR SALE,
THAT pleasant situation South of Brick Market, about 60 feet on Thames- street, extends about 400 feet west, with a small Wharf. There are two large and very com- modious Dwelling-Houses, one fronting on Thames-street, No. 97 and 99, with two con- venient Shops in front; the other stands west, very well calculated for two families.
Also—a Lot of Land, at the south-east part of the town, containing three quarters of an acre. Good title will be given.
JOSEPH ALLEN.
Newport, April 26.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN,
No. 93, Thames-Street, seven doors north of Mr. THOMAS TOWNSEND'S Coffee-House, and nearly opposite Perry-Wharf,
HAS just received, the invaluable works of the Hon. Fisher Ames, of Massachu- setts. It is printed on a fine wove paper, hot pressed, with an excellent likeness of the au- thor; contains between 5 and 6 hundred pages octavo, and is now to be sold for three dollars and fifty cents. N. B. As but very few co- pies are on hand of this work, those who wish for them must apply in season.
Also, a few copies of an Analytical View of the Animal Economy, calculated for Students in Medicine and private Gentlemen: by Isaac Ball, physician and surgeon, and diplomati- cal member of the Medical Society of the city of New-York.
LIFE OF SOUTHACK, who was confined in the Massachusetts State Prison, price 50 cents.
First number of the New-York Medical and Philosophical Journal and Review, which be- gan in February, 1809, to be continued semi- annually; to contain 150 pages, octavo, and delivered to subscribers at 75 cents a number.
ROLLIN'S ANCIENT HISTORY, 8 volumes. BLACKSTONE'S COMMENTARIES, 4 vols. Bound, at 10 dollars.
THE LATE MAP OF LOUISIANA.
THE LATE MAP OF AMERICA.
1 Set REES'S CYCLOPEDIA, to be in twen- ty volumes; price 160 dollars.
A few complete sets SALMAGUNDI, bound.
BACKGAMMON TABLES and CHESS BOARDS.
Yankey PAPER HANGINGS an elegant as- sortment—just received in Firkins and Half Barrels.
HOUSE PAPERS and BORDERS.
BOOK-BINDING, executed in a hand- some style.
STATIONARY, &c.—as usual.
THE CIRCULATING LIBRARY has received a great addition.—It now contains 2500 volumes of History, Biography, Voyages, Travels, Novels, Romances, Poetry, and Mis- cellany; above 100 volumes of Magazines; and 1000 different Plays, Farces, &c.—and needs only an increase of patronage to make it the best Library in New-England.
Newport, April 26, 1809.
HENRY Y. CRANSTON, & CO.
No. 15, Market-Square,
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the publick in general, that they have for sale at their Store, the following Goods, which they would dispose of for Cash or approved Credit: viz.—6 hhd. St. Kitts high 2d, 3d, and 4th proof Rum; 10 pipes Gin, of an excellent quality; 8 bags Coffee; 6 kegs Virginia Tobacco; 20 kegs Ginger; 6 chests Souchong Tea; 30 quintals Cod Fish; 1000 lbs. Cordage; 12 dozen Bed Cords; 50 lbs. Sewing Twine; 4 bags Pi- ments; 300 lbs. Loaf Sugar; 100 reams Brown Paper; 20 do Foolscap do. &c. &c.
Those who are indebted to them by Note or Book Account, are requested to call and settle the same. All Orders from their distant cus- tomers will receive punctual attendance.
Newport, April 26, 1809.
Benj. & Solomon G. Weaver, HATTERS,
TAKE this method to inform their friends and the publick in general, they have REMOVED from No. 90 to No. 91, nearly op- posite their old stand, and directly opposite JAMES MUMFORD'S dry goods store—where they have just received from New-York, an addition to their former stock, selected by themselves, which makes their assortment of MEN'S, YOUTH'S and CHILDREN'S HATS, as good as was ever offered from any store in Newport, all which they intend to sell as low as can be purchased in this town.
Newport, April 19.
NOTICE.
THE partnership of WILLIAM BUR- ROUGHS & SON was dissolved on the first day of January last. Those to whom they may be indebted are requested to call immediately and receive their dues; and those indebted to them are desired to make speedy payment. Accounts and notes, the payment of which has been repeatedly called for, will, without discrimination, be put in suit in ten days from date, unless previously settled.
WILLIAM BURROUGHS.
WILLIAM G. BURROUGHS.
Newport, April 12, 1809.
WILLIAM G. BURROUGHS Transacts business on his own account, at the store formerly occupied by WM. BURROUGHS & SON, 50, Thames-Street.
New landing, at Sherburne's wharf and for Sale, on unusual good terms, if applied for before stored, 200 bbls. Alexandria Flour, for family use. April 12.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS the keeper of the Hospital on Coaster's Harbour, is about leaving it; and it is the opinion of the Town Council that some suitable person should go on imme- diately. Application may be made to JONA- THAN ALMY, Town Clerk.
SAMUEL VINSON, President April 5. Town Council.
APPRENTICE WANTED.
WANTED an Apprentice, to the Cabin- et making business. A smart active Lad, about 14 or 15 years of age, who can produce good recommendation, may hear of a situation by applying at the office of the Rhode-Island Republican.
N. B. One from the country would be pre- ferred. April 5.
FOR SALE,
THE HULL of a new SHIP, built at Troy, on Taunton river, by one of the best workmen in the United States, burthen 360 tons. Any person wishing to purchase a ship of the above description, are requested to call on Mr. ABRAHAM BOWEN, at Troy, (Mass.) and examine her himself, which he conceives the most satisfactory method of recommend- ing her. Troy, April 19.
MEN'S YOUTH'S, AND CHILDREN'S HATS.
GEORGE WANTON, has just received at his Store, corner of Market-Square— An extensive assortment of HATS, which, added to his former Stock, will enable him to furnish Hats, of almost every size, shape and price usually wanted—as youth's and men's Felt, Plated, Castor and Beavers; men's wide and common brims, of a superior quality. These Hats will be sold remarkably low, and are warranted inferior to none which are manufactured in this country, at the same prices.
Also—a variety of youth's and children's red and black Morocco Hats.
Lately received,
1 bale elegant French PAPER-HANG- INGS, with BORDERS suitable therefor.— Also—a variety of cheap American PAPERS with wide and narrow BORDERS, at the lowest possible prices.
A complete assortment of BOOKS and STATIONARY, for sale, as above.
Interesting Pamphlet.
Lately published, and for sale, as above, Report of the Committee, appointed by the General Assembly of the State of Rhode-Is- land, &c. at the February Session, A. D. 1809, to enquire into the situation of FARMERS' EX- CHANGE BANK, in Gloucester, with the Doc- uments accompanying the same. April 26.
SAMUEL W. VINSON,
No. 74, Thames-Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs the publick, that he has just received from the Pro- prietor, (Mr T. W. Drott, Philadelphia,)
DR. ROBERTSON'S PATENT AND FAMILY MEDICINES,
Which he offers for sale.
He has several copies of a pamphlet, for the perusal of those who wish for further in- formation respecting these Medicines.
S. W. V. continues to replenish his as- sortment of DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE- STUFFS, SPICES, &c. as usual. Also, Glass Aparatus, for Electrical machines; and Sur- gical Instruments of all kinds, furnished at short notice.
For the encouragement he has received, the publick will accept his grateful acknow- ledgments; and he flatters himself that they will continue their favours.
April 12.
JAMES WESTGATE, BAKER,
No. 195, Thames-Street, Offers for sale, 100 bbls. excellent Ship Bread. Gro- ceries of all kinds, Crackers and Ginger Bread put up at the shortest notice.
Newport, March 23.
SIMPSON & BARKER,
Offer for sale, At the Brick Market 40 bbls. mess Pork, and 20 bbls. mess Beef. March 22.
ABNER HATHAWAY,
BROAD-STREET,
HAS for sale, many kinds of LUMBER, consisting of Timber, Joist, Boards, and Shingles; Cedar and Pine Clapboards. Also—white oak Plank and round Timber; with a good assortment of birch and maple Bedstead Joist.
Nails and Hollow Ware, of many kinds; cast iron Oven Frames and Doors, on an ap- proved construction. Corn and Potatoes, by the bushel or larger quantity.
Newport, April 5.
TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscriber offers for sale, his Estate, situated No. 47 and 48, Long-Wharf. The peculiar advantages attached to this Es- tate are many and important:—there are 4 Lots, extending 160 feet by 80; the Building is 80 by 30 feet; two stories high; is an ex- cellent frame and in good repair. The build- ing is occupied as a Grocery Store, Dwelling- House, and Tailor's Shop; and is indisputa- bly one of the best stands for business in New- port. This Building is remote from any oth- er, and there cannot be any other one erected near it; which, in a wooden town, like this, is an important consideration. For a small sum of money, there may be built one of the most convenient Lumber Yards, extending from the Street South, over the water, that there is in this place. In fact, the estate is capable of very great improvement; and, con- sidering the increase of business on the point, especially on the Long-Wharf, within a very few years, and the more than probability of its becoming, very shortly, what it formerly was, the Seat of Business; owing to the good con- dition of the Stores, Wharves, and depth of Water; this Estate may justly be ranked a- mong the first and most advantageous in Newport, for business.
ALSO—His Stock in Trade, consisting of GROCERIES, &c.
SAMUEL ALLEN.
Newport, April 26, 1809.
WANTED—A GIRL, to do house work in a small family—good wages will be given. Apply at this Office. April 19.