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The Providence Journal.
AND
TOWN AND COUNTRY ADVERTISER.
Published on WEDNESDAYS, by JOHN CARTER, JUN. Printer of the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the State of RHODE-ISLAND, &c. At the NEW PRINTING-OFFICE, West Side of the great Bridge, PROVIDENCE.
[No. 150.]
WEDNESDAY, November 11, 1801.
[Vol. III.]
From the PALLADIUM.
AFFECTION AND GRATITUDE.
ON Friday last the anniversary of the natal day of that sincere patriot the Hon. JOHN ADAMS, late President of the United States, was celebrated in his native town, Quincy, with the most decisive evidence of affection and gratitude. A large number of respectable citizens of that and the neighbouring towns assembled at an elegant entertainment. The Hon. Judge Cranch presided. Previous to the dinner the Chairman, attended by the whole company, waited on the Hon. Mr. Adams, and presented the following
ADDRESS:
TO THE
Honourable JOHN ADAMS, Esquire.
YOUR neighbours and friends, assembled to celebrate the anniversary of your natal day, beg leave to approach you with sincere congratulations upon the pleasing occasion.
Be assured, Sir, that no lapse of time can abate our respect and gratitude for your long, laborious, and faithful public services, or diminish our affectionate attachment to your person and character. An attachment, founded in the contemplation of virtues, which the splendour of office, and the allurements of power, could never contaminate, and which the shades of retirement cannot obscure.
We have seen you, Sir, the early assertor of the rights of your countrymen, while we were yet a part of the British empire; and one of the foremost in the dangers which attended the contest that ended in our separation from Great-Britain. Your animating and prudent counsels, through this eventful period, cheered despondence, and checked temerity.
The talents which suggested the most suitable measures, with regard to foreign relations, during our revolutionary war, were equally conspicuous in their successful execution. And diplomatic eminence attended the exertions of enlightened patriotism.
In the negotiations which secured our independence, territory, navigation and fisheries, were displayed, amid difficulties and risks insuperable to common minds, an intelligence, an integrity and a firmness, which place Adams and Jay among the few, who, in different ages, from principle alone, have been willing to devote themselves for their country.
The adoption of the present national government, called to office our first citizens. Your impartial and decisive conduct for eight years as Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate, greatly assisted the organization of the system, and gave efficacy to its operations.
Soon after your illustrious predecessor had expressed his determination to retire from the head of the government, the political clouds began to thicken anew. Devoted to your country, and true to its interests, you did not hesitate undertaking the arduous task to which its suffrages then invited you.
The crisis was indeed important. We were threatened from without and from within. Much was required to rouse spirit, and to guide opinion—to repel aggression, and to regulate resentment. With one hand you ably directed all the manly energies of our country, and magnanimously wielded in the other the olive-branch of peace.
The administration of the American government, for twelve years, has commanded the admiration of the virtuous and the wise of every nation. Future statesmen will learn, from the example of Washington and Adams, that to forego contemporary applause, and apparent temporary advantages, for the establishment of beneficial principles, is the true way to solid fame.
We trust you will pardon us, Sir, for this short recapitulation. The sentiments we have expressed were awakened by the occasion. They come from the heart, and speak its feelings.
While we can view with so much satisfaction the past affairs of our country; considering the fluctuation of human events, and the various passions which distract mankind, we cannot look to the future but with anxious apprehensions. You, Sir, will join us in the prayer, that the people of the United States, to latest time, may so conduct, as to meet the favour of HIM, in whose hands are the destinies of nations, as well as of individuals.
To that Being we offer our fervent supplications for your personal and domestic happiness—that the period may be far distant, which shall close your useful and honourable life—and, when the hour of separation from mortal scenes shall at length arrive, that your transition to a brighter world may be easy and serene.
October 30, 1801.
To which Mr. Adams was pleased to reply:
My Neighbours and Friends, HAVING every reason to believe, with full assurance, the sincerity of your declaration, that this obliging compliment comes from the heart, it is impossible for me to receive it, without correspondent sentiments of gratitude and friendship.
Minds, well informed in the state of the nation and its public affairs, under every form of government, and in every stage of society, civilized or savage, can seldom look to the future without anxious apprehensions. Anxiety for the public, under governments like ours, is a duty, and the cultivation of it a virtue, the want of which in sufficient degrees, in the most impartial and disinterested citizens, constitutes the greatest danger.—Be assured, gentlemen, that I largely participate in your solicitude: For who can navigate a tempestuous ocean without a share of it?
Most cordially do I unite in your supplication, that the people of the United States, to latest time, may so conduct, as to meet the favour of HIM, in whose hands are the destinies of nations, as well as individuals.
May your personal and domestic happiness, as well as your public Rights and Liberties, be ever precious in His sight.
JOHN ADAMS.
Quincy, October 30, 1801.
The company returned to their room, and after dinner, the following toasts were given.
TOASTS.
1st, THE DAY: "Which gave the world a Statesman."
2d, JOHN ADAMS: "His nature is too noble for this world: He would not flatter Neptune with his trident, Or Jove for his power to thunder: What his breast forgets that he will utter."
3d, The memory of WASHINGTON: "While time endures, his name shall ever bloom, And wreaths unfading flourish round his tomb."
4th, The Washington and Adams Administrations: "How blessings brighten as they take their flight!"
5th, Our Country: "Which, tho' now darkened by a transient cloud, Is doom'd, we trust, to be the radiant throne Of fetter'd liberty, and steadfast faith."
6th, The Constituted Authorities of the Country: "Still may they prove the bulwark of our laws, And ever keep at heart their country's good!"
7th, The American Navy: "----- It much imports us, 'tis our all, To keep our trade entire; entire the force And honour of our fleets; o'er that to watch, Even with a hand severe, and jealous eye."
8th, The Military Establishments of the United States: "----- Ever may they guard their country's rights, Ever defend them with undaunted hearts."
9th, Unanimity and energy to the friends of good government: "The more the bold, the bustling and the bad, Press to usurp the reins of power, the more Behoves its virtue, with indignant zeal, To check their combination."
10th, The Judiciary of the United States: "----- The justice that delights To dare the keenest eye of open day."
11th, The Clergy: "Must stand acknowledged, while the world shall stand, The most important and effectual guard, Support and ornament of virtue's cause."
12th, The Moral, Religious, and Literary institutions of our country: "Weigh well the powers of simple piety! Make it the key-stone in thy arch of virtue, And it will keep that graceful fabric firm, Tho' all the storms of fortune burst upon it."
13th, Agriculture, Commerce, and Manufactures: "----- We see our plains Unbounded waving with the gifts of harvest; Our seas with commerce throng'd, our busy ports With cheerful toil."
VOLUNTEERS.
After the Chairman had retired,
Judge Cranch:—May the evening of his life be calm and serene, as the morning and noon have been active and useful.
Gov. Strong:—May Massachusetts continue to support the man, who supports good principles; and may his administration be as free from censure as it is from faults.
The Legislature of Massachusetts:—May it merit the esteem and admiration of the virtuous and wise, by the purity of its principles, and the wisdom of its laws.
The memory of Gov. Sumner:—Embalmed by the recollection of his virtues; may it excite an emulation of them in all his successors.
May Americans ever bear in mind, that in politics, as in architecture, symmetry is indispensable; and in every structure, to equalize is to demolish.
John Jay:—May his name be ever as dear to his country, as his labours in her cause have been disinterested and faithful.
The Senate of the United States:—May it be a bulwark against all encroachments upon the Constitution.
The Rulers of our land:—May they have wisdom to discern our interests, and christian principles to inspire us with confidence.
An interesting account of the immense SALT-MINES of Poland.
THE Salt-Mines of this country are striking objects of natural curiosity. These are wonderful caverns, several hundred yards deep, at the bottom of which are many intricate windings and labyrinths.—Out of these are dug four different kinds of salt; one extremely hard, like crystal; another, softer, but coarser; a third, white, but brittle; these are all brackish; but the fourth is somewhat fresher. These four kinds are dug in different mines near the city of Cracow; on one side of them is a stream of salt water; and on the other, one of fresh. The revenue arising from these and other salt-mines is very considerable, and formed part of the royal revenue, till they were seized by the Emperor, being situated within the provinces which he dismembered from Poland; the annual average profit of that of Wieliczka was 3,500,000 Polish florins, or 97,221. 4s 6d sterling. The latter, indeed, is the most considerable salt-mine in the world, and from it a great part of the continent is supplied with that article. Wieliczka is a small town about eight miles from Cracow; the mine is excavated in a ridge of hills at the northern extremity of the chain which joins to the Carpathian mountains, and has been wrought above 600 years, for they are mentioned in the Polish annals so early as 1237, under Boleslaus the Chaste, and not then as a new discovery; how much earlier they were known cannot be ascertained.
There are eight openings or descents into this mine, six in the fields, and two in the town itself, which are mostly used for letting down the workmen, and taking up the salt; the others being chiefly used for letting in wood and other necessaries.
The openings are five feet square, and about four wide; they are lined throughout with timber, and at the top of each there is a large wheel, with a rope as thick as a cable, by which things are let down and drawn up; and this is worked by a horse. When a stranger has the curiosity to see the works, he must descend by one of these holes; he is first to put on a miner's coat over his cloaths, and then being led to the mouth of the hole by a miner, who serves for a guide, the miner fastens a smaller rope to the large one, and ties it about himself; he sits in this, and taking the stranger in his lap, gives the signal to be let down. When several go down together, the custom is, that when the first is let down about three yards, the wheel stops, and another miner takes another in his lap, and descends about three yards farther; the wheel then stops for another pair, and so on till the whole company are seated, then the wheel is again worked, and the whole string of adventurers are let down together. It is no uncommon thing for forty people to go down in this manner. When the wheel is finally set a-going, it never stops till they are all down; but the descent is very slow and gradual, and it is a very uncomfortable time, while they all recollect that their lives depend on the goodness of the rope. They are carried down a narrow and dark well to the depth of six hundred feet perpendicular; this is in reality an immense depth, but the terror and tediousness of the descent makes it appear to most people vastly more than it is. As soon as the first miner touches the ground at the bottom, he slips out of the rope and sets his companion upon his legs, and thereope continues descending till all the rest do the same.
The place where they are set down is perfectly dark, but the miners strike fire and light a small lamp, by means of which (each taking the stranger he has care of by the arm) they lead them through a number of strange passages and meanders, all descending lower and lower, till they come to certain ladders by which they descend an immense depth, and this through passages perfectly dark. The damp, cold, and darkness of these places, and the horror of being so many yards under ground, generally make strangers heartily repent before they get thus far; but when at bottom they are well rewarded for their pains, by a sight that could never have been expected after so much horror.
At the bottom of the last ladder the stranger is received in a small dark cavern, walled up perfectly close on all sides. To increase the terror of this scene, it is usual for the guide to pretend the utmost terror on the apprehension of his lamp going out, declaring they must perish in the mazes of the mine if it did. When arrived in this dreary chamber, he puts out his light, as if by accident, and after much cant, catches the stranger by the hand, and drags him through a narrow creek into the body of the mine, when there bursts at once upon his view a world, the lustre of which is scarcely to be imagined. It is a spacious plain, containing a whole people, a kind of subterraneous republic, with houses, carriages, roads, &c. This is wholly scooped out of one vast bed of salt, which is all hard rock, as bright and glittering as crystal, and the whole space before him is formed of lofty arched vaults, supported by columns of salt, and roofed with the same, so
that the columns, and indeed the whole fabric, seem composed of the purest crystal.
They have many public lights in this place continually burning for the general use, and the blaze of those reflected from every part of the mine, gives a more glittering prospect than any thing above ground can possibly exhibit. Were this the whole beauty of the spot, it were sufficient to attract our wonder, but this is only a small part. The salt (though generally clear and bright as crystal) is in some places tinged with all the colours of precious stones, as blue, yellow, purple, and green; there are numerous columns wholly composed of these kinds, and they look like masses of rubies, emeralds, amethysts, and sapphires, darting a radiance which the eye can hardly bear, and which has given many people occasion to compare it to the supposed magnificence of heaven.
Besides the variety of forms in these vaults, tables, arches, and columns, which are framed as they dig out the salt for the purpose of keeping up the roof, there is a vast variety of others, grotesque and finely figured, the work of nature, and they are generally of the purest and brightest salt.
The roofs of the arches are in many places full of salt, hanging pendant from the top in the form of icicles, and having all the hues and colours of the rainbow; the walls are covered with various congelations of the same kind, and the very floors, when not too much trodden and battered, are covered with globules of the same sort of beautiful materials.
In various parts of this spacious plain, stand the huts of the miners and their families, some standing single, and others in clusters, like villages. They have little communication with the world above ground, and many hundreds of people are born and live all their lives here.
Through the midst of this plain lies the great road to the mouth of the mine. This road is always filled with carriages, loaded with salt out of the farthest part of the mine, and carrying them to the place where the rope belonging to the wheel receives them; the drivers of these carriages are all merry and singing, and the salt looks like a load of gems. The horses kept here are a very great number, and when once let down never see the day light again; but some of the men take frequent occasions of going up and breathing the fresh air. The instruments principally used by the miners are pick-axes, hammers and chisels; with these they dig out the salt in the form of cylinders, each of many hundred weight. This is found the most convenient method of getting them out of the mine; and as soon as got above ground, they are broken into small pieces, and sent to the mills, where they are ground to powder. The finest sort of the salt is frequently cut into toys, and often passes for real crystal. The hard kind makes a great part of the floor of the mine; and what is most surprising in the whole place is, that there runs constantly over this, and through a large part of the mine, a spring of fresh water sufficient to supply the inhabitants and their horses, so that they need none from above ground. The horses usually grow blind after they have been some little time in the mine, but they do as well for service afterwards as before.
After admiring the wonders of this amazing place, it is no very comfortable remembrance to the stranger, that he is to go back again through the same dismal way he came, and in fact the journey is not much better than the prospect; the only means of getting up is by the rope, and little more ceremony is used in the journey than in drawing out a piece of salt.
The salt dug from this mine is called Ziebina, or Green Salt, but for what reason it is difficult to determine, its colour being an iron grey; when pounded it has a dirty ash colour, like what we call brown salt. The mine appears to be inexhaustible, as will easily be conceived from the following account of its dimensions, given by Mr. Coke: "Its known breadth (says he) is 175 feet, its length 660 feet, and depth 743." This, however, is to be understood only of the part which has been actually worked; as to the real depth, or longitudinal extent of the mine, it is not possible to conjecture.
BATTLE OF MARENGO.
The battle of Marengo is said to form one of the finest feathers in the cap of French victories. That our readers may see in what distressful scenes and seas of blood the laurels of war best flourish, we publish an extract from a work written lately by a Mr. Petit, a Frenchman, giving an account of that celebrated engagement:
THE clock at Marengo struck ten, when we were returning slowly towards San Giuliano. Numbers, harassed with fatigue, but more for want of sleep, closed upon their horses backs, but were every instant roused by the painful cries of those who were borne across firelocks or temporary hand barrows: or those who, abandoned and scattered in the fields, implored our aid. Thus every

human and sensitive heart was penetrated with that melancholy to which the true soldier is no stranger, and which does him so much honour.
Horses limping here and there, upon three legs, calling to our own by their instinctive neighings; at every step too it was necessary to turn out of our way, so as to avoid treading upon the wounded. The ditches and the road often presented the scene of caissons, and other carriages, as well as cannon, overturned. Further off we beheld houses devoured by the flames, and tumbling upon the heads of the wretched owners, half dead by the fears which had driven them to the expedient of hiding themselves in the cellars and other subterraneous places. The total darkness which surrounded us, made the picture additionally frightful. Prisoners, not knowing where to go, but with the hope of escaping, wandered at random. If they were met by the French soldiers, bending under the weight of their comrades, they were forced to turn back, and bear on their shoulders those respectable burdens.
At length arrived at head-quarters, which served as the ambulance to the army, every one showed himself, as he could, among the dying and the dead, without the piercing cries of the former being able any longer to surmount the violence of sleep. The next morning, hunger taking its turn to prevail, I, in a melancholy condition, entered the great court to look for something for myself and horse to eat. I was there struck with a sight so horrible, that I shuddered all over. More than three thousand Frenchmen and Austrians, heaped one upon another in the yard, in the granaries, in the stables and out-houses, even in the very cellars and vaults, were uttering the most lamentable cries, blended with the severest curses against the surgeons, there being too few to dress all their wounds at once. Every where I heard the languishing voices of comrades, and one of my particular friends, who begged of me something to eat or drink. All that I could do, was to fetch them some water. In truth, forgetting my own wants, and those of my horse, I laid more than two hours, running backwards and forwards, performing by turns the part of a surgeon and an hospital attendant.
Prisoners were brought in from every part, which increased the number of the famished. In short, this was a day that appeared of an insupportable length to all of us. However, an event which gave birth to a great many conjectures, moderated in some degree, our endless inquietudes. An Austrian officer came to hold a parley, and a French aid-de-camp set out immediately to Alexandria. No one knew any thing of this business, and yet every one made a gazette of it, after his own manner. Berthier went off to that place about noon, leaving us all in the greatest expectation, for no one dared to hope for that which we learnt the next day to have been obtained. We were early in the morning informed of the news of the armistice, which filled the French army with a joy never before experienced; while that of the Austrian, storming with rage, filed off the next and succeeding days before us, on the field of battle, still reeking with their and our blood, and where the dead carcasses began to taint the air with their putrid exhalations.
And now a supply of subsistence and other necessaries began to arrive, as well as carriages for the conveyance of the sick. A fractional partition of these comforts was made among all the victims of that bloody day. Without any inquietude or jealousy, the Austrian was seen with the Frenchman, who two days before would have cut one another's throats. They were seen to receive from the same hands, under the same roof, in the same chamber, the required help, and the urgent care of succouring humanity.
LATE AND IMPORTANT Foreign Intelligence.
By an arrival at Charleston, London dates are received to September 15.
Breaking up of the Negotiation of Peace with France.
LONDON, September 10.
ON Monday, we not only stated the departure of the guards, and of the Duke of York to review the coasts, but that the negotiation had approached to an important crisis; and that something decisive in it was to be immediately done at Weymouth. Mr. Addington left town for that place, soon after the important conference at the Duke of York's on Friday, at which the rupture of the negotiation was not only foreseen, but the resolution taken of increasing our means of defence, in consequence of private information. Mr. Addington returns this day. What the steps are, which have been taken in respect to the treaty, we do not know; but it is reported by well informed persons, that ministers having about a fortnight ago made certain propositions to Buonaparte, in the form of an ultimatum, with the design of pressing him to a decision, and to bring about an open and regular treaty, he has demanded the restitution of most of the colonies of the allies of France, as a preliminary to a negotiation. Upon this it was on Friday resolved, at the conference at York-House, to prepare against invasion, and to send Mr. Addington to the King, with a view of taking some important step. Perhaps the negotiation will be broken off, and something published immediately; but it is more in the character of the present ministers to send couriers to Paris; and the force may still be kept up till near the meeting of Par-
liament, as the dénoûment will then have a more serviceable effect on the public.
September 12.
Dispatches, supposed to be of great importance, were received by Mr. Otto, and communicated to ministers. It was yesterday reported with confidence, that the negotiation is on the eve of being broken off, if not absolutely arranged; and that a despatch of a despatch of above one per cent. There was a rumour likewise that Mr. Addington is about to retire, and that Mr. Pitt was again coming in. If it be true that the negotiation is really at an end, we shall not be surprised to see Mr. Pitt come forward from behind the curtain. If the negotiation be not entirely broken off, we believe it will not last much longer. We see very little hopes of its success.
We are happy to hear that Mr. Fox, yielding to the wishes of his friends has resolved to attend Parliament in future, as constantly as he did before his secession. There never was a period which called more loudly for the exercise of his great abilities.
Serious invasion of England.
LONDON, September 10.
The intelligence we stated on Monday, is daily confirmed. The Duke of York is at Portsmouth inspecting the fortifications, assisted by able officers; and he will make the circuit of the coast as far as Norfolk, for this purpose. By a letter from Brighton, we find he is expected at that place in a day or two. A camp is formed there of 10,000 men—and some of the guards have arrived at the appointed spot. To begin forming a camp at this season of the year, is an explicit declaration that ministers have recently seen new cause to apprehend an attack upon our coast by the enemy. This new cause, we believe, consists not only of the menaces and preparations of the French, but the almost certain and speedy return of the negotiations. The Duke of York will order new means of defence on every part of the coast which may be thought the most vulnerable, and his attention will be particularly directed to Sussex, which we long since stated, ministers apprehend to be the real object of the enemy, if they actually design invasion. Of this there can be no doubt, as far as preparations and menaces go. The battle in all their ports nearest to London, the marching of troops and artillery to the coasts, these movements have been repeatedly stated; and in the Paris Journals to the 7th, which we received yesterday, we find a circular letter of very great importance from the maritime prefect at Angers, to the sub-prefects. It is there announced, "that the French soldiers having obtained peace on the Continent by conquest, it remains for the French seamen to obtain peace on the seas by conquest likewise. The task of the soldiers is fulfilled; that of the sailor is beginning—the moment approaches—armaments are ordered in all the ports of the republic, and all the seamen are to be put in requisition." This letter has not been officially published by the French Government, which so far from being ostentatious respecting the preparation against Britain, conducts them with the greatest secrecy. The French papers are nearly silent on the subject, and the best intelligence we obtain is from the Hamburg papers, sent to us by a private correspondent at Brussels. In addition to this letter of the maritime prefect, we find that Admiral D'Winter is strictly ordered to sail the moment the equinoctial gale drives the English fleet from the coast of Holland. He is desired to join the flotilla, "the advanced guard," under Admiral Latouche, at Boulogne. If these circumstances do not induce ministers to take every precaution, they will be as criminal as those who assert "the alarm of invasion is all a ministerial humbug."
Lord Nelson's third expedition to the coast of France.
LONDON, September 12.
A second and more considerable division of Lord Nelson's force sailed from the Downs for Boulogne on Thursday. It consists of the York, of 64, and Iris, of 50 guns, with several other ships of war. His Lordship on Wednesday received intelligence by one of our armed vessels, that the enemy's flotilla had moved out of the harbour to Boulogne roads, the winds having abated. Hence, a suspicion arises of their design to put to sea. By our Margate letter it appears the small ships of war in the roads there, have been put in motion to join Lord Nelson in the Downs, no doubt; and, it is said, his Lordship will himself put to sea, to prevent the movements of the enemy, who, it is believed, will attempt to bring the fleet of gun-boats that is in Calais, out of that place to Boulogne. Notwithstanding recent events, the parties will again come to blows, if the French come within their reach.
Capture of Belgrade.
LONDON, September 14.
Some Janissaries, under a leader connected with Pashwan Oglou, have taken Belgrade, deposed the Pacha, and appointed a new one, supposed to be devoted to Pashwan. The authority of the Porte in this quarter has received some rude shocks, and Pashwan threatens it more and more. We should not be surprised to see part of the Turkish forces recalled from Egypt, to stop the alarming progress of the Pacha of Vidien.
September 15.
The capture of Belgrade, the bulwark of the Turkish Empire in Europe, by a corps of Janissaries, commanded by officers in the service of Pashwan Oglou, has produced the greatest sensation at Vienna. Pashwan Oglou
has it now in his power to threaten the capital of Turkey. It is mentioned as a positive fact, that the Emperor of Germany, by virtue of a secret article in the treaty of Luneville, has promised not to take any measures to stop or hinder the progress of the Pacha of Vidien, as long as the latter shall continue to observe the laws of good neighbourhood, and shall abstain from molesting the Austrian subjects, whether Greeks or Christians.
Accounts from Gibraltar.
Received at Boston by an arrival in 43 days from Malaga, via Gibraltar.
OF EGYPT.
GIBRALTAR, September 11.
Arrived here, his Majesty's frigate Leda, of 38 guns, Capt. Hope, in 42 days from Egypt. The convention between Generals Hutchinson and Belliard, for the evacuation of Cairo, is so favourable to the French troops, that it proclaims loudly the moderation of the British government, by whose direction we presume Sir John Hutchinson granted such liberal conditions to the enemy's army, pent up in Cairo. There can be no doubt that Alexandria was in possession of the British forces soon after the Leda failed, as General Menou depended upon the defence of two hills in front of Alexandria, which had only been fortified since the landing of Sir Ralph Abercromby, and of course were not calculated to make a long resistance against the powerful sea and land force, and formidable artillery, employed in the attack. The situation of these hills is however naturally so advantageous, that they have been denominated the great and little Gibraltar. Menou's garrison consists, as we have already stated, of 14,000, including auxiliaries. Of those, the Frenchmen are very impatient to return to France; and it is therefore probable they are not too well satisfied with their commander, who abruptly and indignantly rejected the proffered olive, agreeably to the 20th article of this convention. There are now in Egypt, at least, 25,000 British troops, including the 5,000 under General Baird, arrived from the Red Sea: and our Allied army is considerably above 50,000 strong; having the whole country on our side, and every means of conveying troops, and ordnance; being also masters of the sea. The British artillery in the country is very considerable, and we are told that the quantity of artillery and ammunition, surrendered at Cairo, is immense, and far beyond what was expected. We may therefore rather consider it as a rash, and ill-advised step in General Menou (no doubt from assurances of reinforcement that he has received from the first Consul) to persist in a longer resistance.
September 18.
Rumours from Spain have reached the garrison, importing that Gen. Menou has surrendered Alexandria to the British forces; that all the French troops are now out of Egypt; and that Lord Keith is on his way down the Mediterranean. But we wait for a confirmation of this highly probable and agreeable intelligence.
Capture of a Tripoline Cruiser.
Extract of a letter from Commodore Dale, commanding a squadron of frigates in the service of the United States, to Mr. Gavino, American Consul in Gibraltar, dated Malta, August 19.
"I am happy to inform you that Mr. Sterrett, in the Schooner Enterprise, of 12 guns, and 90 men, fell in with one of the Tripoline cruisers off this island. She mounted 14 guns, and 80 men. He took her after an action of three hours, killed 20 of her men, and wounded 30. Not a man hurt on board the Schooner.—The Bey's cruisers have not taken any of our merchant vessels as yet."
The frigates Essex and Philadelphia sailed from Malaga the 14th of September, to join the Commodore off Tripoli. All the frigates were in want of provisions, and there were none to be had at Malaga or Gibraltar. It was expected the Commodore would leave a frigate to blockade Tripoli, and repair himself to Gibraltar for provisions, &c.
The frigate George Washington, with the ship Peace and Plenty under convoy, arrived at Gibraltar Sept. 19, and sailed for Algiers the 21st, intending to stop at Malaga for water. Brig Levant, Bradford, of Boston, and Susan, Wheeler, of Baltimore, failed in company with the frigate.
The Tripoline Admiral and the brig were still at Gibraltar, dismantled and deserted by their crews.
It was reported at Gibraltar that the plague had again appeared in Spain; in consequence of which a quarantine of five days was laid on all vessels from Spain. The King of Spain was very ill.
Domestic Intelligence.
WASHINGTON, October 17.
Extract of a letter from the Minister of the United States at the Court of Madrid, dated the 29th of August, 1801, to the Secretary of State.
"The five American vessels brought into Algeciras, under charge of being bound to Gibraltar, were still detained there by my last accounts from them. I have received protests from three of the supercargoes, and shall have further occasion to treat of this unpleasant subject."
In digging a well, in the rear of the six buildings, at 38 feet beneath the surface, the labourers have struck upon the stump and root of a tree 3 feet in diameter. In reaching this stump and root, standing erect, as in its
native estate, the labourers passed through a mixture of clay and common marle; and finally in place of the stump, the strata bore every appearance of a sooty bottom; and the stump was as though washed by the waters of a filthy marsh.
PHILADELPHIA, October 30. SPANISH INHUMANITY.
We have lately drawn the attention of our readers to several unprovoked and unjustifiable enormities committed by the Spaniards upon our defenceless citizens. In addition to these we have this day to announce a species of aggression disgraceful to humanity, and which, we trust, will not fail immediately to excite the attention of those whose duty it is to protect our citizens in foreign ports. It is communicated in a letter from New-Orleans, dated September 6, 1801, to a gentleman in this city, viz.
"I cannot avoid acquainting you with a circumstance which, in my opinion, merits the attention of your government. A few days ago, the Cabildo, or Council, of this city, petitioned to the Governor, at the request of the French and Spanish physicians, to prevent two Americans from practising here: one of them is Doctor Zerban, a young gentleman of great skill, who has for ten years past practised with the greatest success and approbation in this place; the other is a young gentleman from Virginia, of the name of Flood, of equal talents, but has not had more than two or three years experience in this place. The Governor has thought proper to forbid their attending the sick; and furthermore, orders that all who do not send for the French and Spanish physicians, be sent to the hospital!—a place from whence, I believe, not one American or Englishman, out of hundreds who have been forced by necessity to take refuge there, have come out alive. Doctors Zerban and Flood still continue to assist their countrymen in a clandestine manner; but we fear some desperate measures may be taken to prevent them, which will be attended with the most distressing consequences to the poor American strangers here, who receive no kind of hospitality nor attention from the people; and I dare venture to say, that of the poorer class of Americans who come here at this season, out of an hundred there will not escape ten. The French and Spaniards, independent of their antipathy and dislike to us, and the want of medical knowledge in the most of them, have not the faculty of conversing with a stranger, and therefore do not acquire so perfect a knowledge of the situation of their patient, as though they understood him; nor are they so attentive, which is a great point in a disease like the present prevailing yellow fever."
Joshua Humphreys, Esq. Naval Architect for the United States, in this city, has been removed. We understand however, that no successor will be appointed, as it is the pleasure of the President to abolish the office.
We understand, that Mr. Newman, able and upright Clerk in the War-Office, is removed, and Presly Carr Lane, of this State, appointed in his place.
Extract of a letter from Tunis, dated June 18, 1801.
"On the 27th ult. entered two corsairs of the government from a cruise, a xebec of 24 twelve pounders, and a corvette of 20 brass nines, which had been boarded and disarmed by a French detachment commanded by Vice-Admiral Gantheaume. The affair is so novel, so well done, and at the same time so laconic, that it seems worthy of detail. "Who are you?" hailed the republican. "Tunisians," was the answer. "Whom do you cruise against?" "Neapolitans." What! do you not know that the Neapolitans are our friends? Dare you insult the allies of Frenchmen! Overboard in an instant with every offensive weapon, or I send you to the bottom!" The order was promptly obeyed. "Go make the compliments of the First Consul to the Bey your master. Tell him it was not his intention to have regarded your breach of faith in renewing the war. You might have remained tranquil and undisturbed at home; but if we find you abroad in search of mischief, we deprive you of the means."
"Tell him to beware of provoking the resentment of the First Consul; it will be terrible to him and to his country." The Admiral wrote to the Bey in the same style. His chagrin and mortification may be better imagined than described. These were two of his best cruisers, but the contempt is more grating than the injury done him. He cannot aspire to avenge himself of the French. He dares no more look for prey from Italy. What shall he do? The Americans are a species of Christians somewhat similar in their religion and government to the French, and must therefore expiate the affront. We are now the only nation on earth against whom Barbary can safely cruise; the Spaniards are included in the list of French allies. For these reasons, this example of the French, though it is the only one worthy of imitation with these people that has happened latterly, is extremely prejudicial to our affairs, and its influence is instantaneous. Since it took place, the Bey has totally changed his tone of treatment."
From the Gazette of the U. States, of yesterday.
A paper, of which the following is a copy, was left at the office of the Gazette of the United States, this morning.
WILLIAM DUANE
vs.
CALEB P. WAYNE.
Pennsylvania Sup. Court.
Action on the Cafe.—To December Term, 1801. Sir—please to take notice, that you are hereby required to file special bail to the above action in the sum of SIX THOUSAND
Antigua Rum, by do.
October 21.
October 14.

DOLLARS , at the office of Edward Burd, Esq. in Fourth near Walnut-street, on or before Saturday, the 31st inst. otherwise a writ of capias ad respondendum will issue against you at the suit of the above plaintiff. Yours, &c. MAHLON DICKERSON , Att'y for Plaintiff. To Mr. P. Wayne, the above Def't. 29th October, 1822.
It is with much satisfaction we inform the public, that Sir Benjamin West, historical painter to the King of Great-Britain, is engaged in painting, as a present, for the Pennsylvania hospital, a large picture, to be placed, by the managers of the hospital, in one of the rooms of the institution. The subject of the picture is of Sir Benjamin's own choice. It is the benevolent Redeemer of mankind extending his aid to the infirm and afflicted of all ranks and conditions in life. The picture is particularly directed to the following passages in St. Matthew, chapter xxi. verses 14 and 15:—"And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them."—"And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David, they were sore displeased." It is not easy to conceive of a subject more fortunately chosen for a picture, which is designed for an institution whose great object is the dispensation of health and happiness to the infirm and miserable. There can be little doubt, that the painting will be executed in Sir Benjamin's highest style of design and colouring. And how much may not be expected from the sublime pencil of the great American artist, who has, long since, attained to one of the highest stations in his profession, and who is perhaps unequalled by any painter, in modern times, in the walk of sacred historical painting? The size of the picture, including the frame, is sixteen feet wide, and ten feet high. The sketch has already been exhibited at the Royal Academy, and has met with the general approbation of the lovers of the fine arts.
NEW-YORK, November 2.
A duel was fought at Flushing (L. I.) on Monday the 26th inst. between Stephen Arisson, Esq. and Capt. Matthew Farrington, both of that place. The latter fell, and was badly wounded. The seconds were Lewis Cornell, and John Hicks, Esq'rs.
The British frigate Topaze, Capt. Church, lately had a partial engagement with a Spanish 64 gun ship. The latter, after exchanging a few shots, sheered off, and got into the Matanzas (Cuba).
Our Minister at Madrid has been officially informed, that the King of Spain has found it convenient to determine, that Don Carlos Martinez de Yrujo should continue his mission to the United States of America.
Henry Brown Hayes, who stood convicted since the spring assizes at Cork, of forcibly running away with Miss Pike, a Quaker lady of great fortune, has received sentence of death, and was to be executed on the 7th of September last.
The noted culprit, Alpheus Vincent, returned to this city on Thursday last, from Albany, whence he had been conveyed to attend the Supreme Court on a charge of felony, committed when he broke out of the State prison. The cause was tried at the City Hall some time since, and he was found guilty of the crime; but a new trial was moved for and obtained by his counsel, on the illegality of some of the evidences.
The trial was not brought on at Albany—but it is said the Judges determined his fate out of court; and he is acquitted of the charge of felony, and remanded to prison under his first sentence.
The ground on which the Editor of the Aurora commenced the action against C. P. Wayne, is the following paragraph which appeared in the Gazette of the United States:
QUESTION—MISTER DUANE, "Do you know anything about a person, who, when you were in Clonwell, passed by the name of DUN?—Do you recollect his being at frolic one evening, at which a girl was KILLED, and his sudden disappearance from that country?—Do you know whether he passed over to India, and from that to England per force, and thence to some part of America, and there changed his name? These are serious questions, Mr. Duane, and require an answer, which if you cannot give, we will endeavour to have answered by a person who is able and willing."
Mr. Zincke, the co-regent of Hesse Homburg, has invented an instrument of music, to which he has given the name of Harmonica Celestina . This instrument is in the shape of a spinnet, or small harpsichord, with three rows of keys. As he has only used it in public to execute some pieces of music, the German Journalists do not give any details respecting its interior mechanism. He draws from it the sound of the organ, the flute, the piano-forte, of several bowed instruments, and of that called the Harmonica. He can derive these sounds either singly or collectively at pleasure. The purchaser of this instrument, which we are assured is capable of one hundred changes, is the Empress of Germany.— Lon. pap.
Arrived Schooner Polly, Captain Peter Mitchell, in 20 days from St. Juan, in Porto-Rico, with stuff, to Mr. J. L. Steinbach. Came passenger, Capt. G. Greenough, who left New-York on the 14th of August, in the ship Zenobia, Thomas Howard, master, bound to Hamburg, and was taken on the 17th by a privateer schooner from Porto-Rico, which sheered 16 guns, carrying 400 men and stores, and one long nine pounder, under Spanish colours; she had a flag Captain, but was
commanded and hailed by a French crew. They took every man out of the ship except the Captain, whom they abused very much. They robbed the ship of all her stores, and the people of their stores; and when on board the privateer, used them in the most distressing manner, and seldom allowed them to come upon deck; they were fed upon salt herring, and a half a pint of water for 24 hours. On the 31st of August, fell in with and captured a Portuguese brig from the Brazils bound to Lisbon, and on that day parted with the ship Zenobia. The privateer with the brig arrived at Porto-Rico on the 16th of September. Captain Greenough left Porto-Rico on the 27th, and at that time they had received no information respecting the ship, but rather supposed she was re-taken. The Americans there are abused, ill-used and condemned. Flour 14 dollars per barrel, and none now admitted.
November 3.
When Capt. Goodfellow, of the Schooner Sally-Ann, left St. Croix, a report was in circulation, that ten thousand troops had arrived at Martinique from England, supposed to be destined against Porto-Rico, Guadalupe, and Marigalante.
Captain Ross, who arrived at Norfolk on the evening of Friday last night from Jamaica, informs, that on the 28th of Sept. he was boarded by the Spanish felucca Bounty, Capt. Toplin, in sight of St. Jago, who assured him that the American Consul at St. Jago was put in gael on the 16th of September; that a guard of soldiers had taken possession of his house; and that all the American vessels in that harbour have been stopped.
Report says, Mr. Tucker, of Georgia, is appointed Postmaster-General, in the place of Mr. Habersham, resigned.
Two ships, each of 400 tons burthen, were launched from the ship-yards in Hudson, on Wednesday last.—One built and owned by Captain Abel Creney; the other built by Mr. Obed Seers, and owned by Mr. Marshall Jenkins and others.
NEW LONDON, November 4.
During the present excessive drought, some farmers in the neighbouring towns have without sufficient reflection attempted to clear their swamps by fire; in consequence, this terrible element has spread to their neighbours' woods and fields, and done much damage. In each of the towns of Preston, Groton and Waterford, the fires have extended over 100 acres or more, and have not yet ceased. In Preston two barns are burned.
BOSTON, November 6.
The British brig Earl Moira, Capt. Fawson, has returned to Halifax, after having landed, agreeably to the directions of Governor Wentworth, a family upon the Isle of Sable, with every thing suitable for their comfort, and the promotion of the benevolent object in contemplation, assisting unfortunate mariners, whom the fortune of the seas may shipwreck upon that Island.
A pamphlet of St. Domingo laws has been received at Salem. The Roman Catholic Religion is re-established, consequently the observation of the Christian Sabbath will take place of the democratic decade day. The militia is to include all males from 14 to 55 years of age. The emigrants definitively proscribed in France, are not to be suffered to return to the Colony; and their estates are to be confiscated.
St. Domingo is represented as in a flourishing state. Some hopes are entertained of the reduction of the commercial duties, although Toussaint conceives the abundant importations a proof they are not burdensome.
The report of an attack on Dominico, previous to Sept. 26, cannot be true, as we have had an arrival which failed from that Island about that date.
Sometime since, Mr. Ruggles of Montague, was applied to by several villains, to engrave them the plates for the bills of different banks. He asked time to consider of the proposal, which he employed in giving information to the civil authority. But as it was important to discover the whole gang, and procure full evidence, by advice he undertook the work; and soon obtained the confidence of the rogues, and got possession of the facts which were wanted. By this expedient a tribe of counterfeiters has been broken up, and most of them brought to punishment. Mr. R. has received handsome presents from some of the Banks for his services.
The following has been handed for publication, as a correction of the article lately printed relative to the naval officers retained in employ.
"Captain Nicholson, instead of receiving 1200 dollars in addition to his pay as a Captain of the Navy, does not receive the annual amount of the pay of a post-Captain by a deficiency of more than 200 dollars. He has but half pay as a Captain in service, without any rations, agreeably to the peace establishment; and the same will consequently apply to Captain Tingey, Superintendent at Washington. Nine Captains only are retained; their rank as follows: 1. Barry, 2. Nicholson, 3. Dale, 4. Truxton, 5. Preble, 6. S. Barron, 7. J. Barron, 8. Rogers, 9. Bainbridge.
One of the latest arguments of the Editor of the Aurora, in favour of the liberty of the press, has appeared in the form of a suit for a libel alleged to have been published in the Gazette of the United States.
November 7.
A letter received last evening from New-York, dated Nov. 1, mentions, "that Capt. Fitch has this moment arrived in 35 days from Malaga—reports that Capt. Sterret, in the U. S. Schooner Experiment, fell in, off Malta, with three Tripolitans; he beat two off, and
captured the other; 20 guns, and 30 men; 30 of which were killed in the action. The Experiment had only two men wounded. This account Capt. Fitch received from the American Consul, at Malaga—and no doubts are entertained of the fact."
Providence,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11.
Zephaniah Swift and John Trumbull, Esq'rs. are appointed Judges of the Superior Court in the State of Connecticut.
NEW TOLL BRIDGE.
The new Toll Bridge from Dighton to Berkely, about six miles below Taunton, is now passable. By travelling the road through Rehoboth East Parish (commonly called Palmer's River) you reach the bridge in sixteen miles from the Central Bridge. The road is very passable with wheel carriages. From thence to Bedford (by Ronivell's) the road is passable with carriages, and saves upwards of ten miles in the distance from Providence to Bedford. The distance to Plymouth, Cape-Cod, &c. will be much shortened by passing the new bridge on the route above described. It has a draw on a new construction, which admits the passing of vessels with great facility.
The New-London paper of Wednesday last says, "GIDEON GRANGER, jun. Esq. of this State, is offered the office of Postmaster-General; and it is supposed will accept it."
"Among the public acts which have passed this session, we may mention an act to authorize the City Courts in the several cities to hold jurisdiction of suits on obligatory writings, made payable at the banks in such cities, provided they are indorsed over to the bank, whether executed within such cities or not. This act was deemed reasonable on general principles: and individuals cannot object, as they need not make them payable at the bank, unless they are willing to bring themselves within the law."— Hartford pap.
From a London Paper.
A gentleman having lately written to his friend to enquire if he was well pleased with the purchases made by his good spouse at Fonthill Auction, the husband replied in the following distich:
Such bargains purchased by my dear, Her taste at Auctions showing, Will make me turn an Auctioneer— For I am—going! going!
A curious controversy has arisen in Paris on the subject of yoking dogs in carriages. This question is entirely in the French manner, and with singular displays of party spirit. A dogma in religion agitated, or a theory in politics, could not more powerfully call forth the respective opinions of the Philosopher and the New Saints, the Free Thinker and the good Catholics of the present day, than does the dispute about the use, dignity and importance of dogs in a Commonwealth. One party says, that dogs have no right to be exempted from labour, and that it is very ridiculous to whine about the inhumanity of putting dogs in harness, when many an honest man is obliged from morning till night to toil at the plough, or hammer at the forge. On the other hand the advocates for the dogs contend that they are too delicate to be employed in such rude labours; that they are humble companions of men, and not to be degraded to the rank of working cattle. We know not how far this controversy may be carried; but so much heat and animosity prevail in both partizans, that it is evident the dog-star has no little influence upon them!
Married,
At Salem, Capt. John Prince, to Miss Martha Derby, daughter of the late E. H. Derby, Esq.
Died,
"In this town, on Thursday evening last, Mrs. Mary Bullock, wife of Capt. Jabez Bullock, in the 62d year of her age. Her uniform and exemplary conduct through life, and the serenity of her mind in the near views of death, will long embalmed her memory."
Miss Hannah Woodward, consort of Mr. William Woodward. On the 27th ult. at Rehoboth, where she was on a visit, Mrs. Martha Whipple, of Cumberland, relict of the late Capt. David Whipple, aged nearly 86 years. She was a lady much and deservedly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and met the approaches of death with that fortitude and calmness of mind which peculiarly characterize the expiring Christian.
At Savannah, on the 14th ult. in the prime of life, Mr. Marcus North, Printer; a native of Connecticut. "He was an amiable young man, much esteemed by his acquaintance, and promised to be an ornament to his profession."
FOR SALE,
ST. Croix Sugar in hogheads and barrels Ditto 2d, 3d and 4th proof Rum Rock and Turks-Island Salt.
WANTED,
30,000 of good Hoops, for which a generous price will be given in cash, if delivered in 20 days.
JOSEPH TILLINGHAST, South-End.
November 11.
THEATRE—Providence.
For the BENEFIT of Mr. KENNY and Miss FIELD.
This Evening, Wednesday November 11, will be presented, Shakespeare's celebrated Tragedy of
RICHARD the THIRD, OR THE Crooked Backed Tyrant.
Containing the Life and Death of King Henry 6th—The awful acquisition of the Crown by Richard—The beheading of the Duke of Buckingham—The murder of the two young princes in the Tower—The landing of the Earl of Richmond at Milford Haven—The appearance of the Ghosts of King Henry, Lady Anne, Prince Edward and the Duke of York, to King Richard on the night previous to the memorable battle of Bosworth Field, the last which was fought between the Houses of York and Lancaster; with many other Historical events and occurrences.
Richard 3d, Mr. Harper; King Henry, Mr. Dickinson; Lord Stanley, Mr. Kenny; Duke of Buckingham, Mr. Downie; Catesby, Mr. Coles; Ratcliffe, Mr. Barnes; Prince of Wales, Mrs. Downie; Duke of York, by a young gentleman of Providence; Lord Mayor, Mr. Bates; Tressel, Mr. Cromwell; Tyrrel, Mr. Parsons; Earl of Richmond, Mr. Downie; Guards, by Supernumeraries. Lady Anne, Miss Field; Duchess of York, Mrs. Dickinson; Queen Elizabeth, Mrs. Powell.
After the play, the admired Song of "Crazy Jane" (in Character) by Miss Field. Also, the Song of "the Country Club, or, Here's to ye Neighbour Spriggins," by Mr. Bates.
To conclude with the popular musical after-piece of
INKLE and YARICO, OR THE American Heroine.
Inkle, Mr. Downie; Campley, Mr. Coles; Trudge, Mr. Bates; Medium, Mr. Dickinson; Planters, Mr. Barnes, &c. Landlord, Mr. Parsons; Sir Christopher Curry, Mr. Kenny; Wowski, Mrs. Harper; Narcissa, Mrs. Dickinson; Patty, Mrs. Downie; Yarico, Miss Field.
Doors opened at 6, and performance to begin at 7 o'clock.
Freeman and Bartlet
Have just received and opened for Sale,
FOX, Anglo, Camels Hair, Russia Squirrel, Sable, and other MUFFS and TIPBITS; a variety of Fur Trimmings, Buckskins and lined Gloves; elegant Chip Bonnets and Hats of the latest fashion; Kid Shoes; and a great variety of Fresh Goods, suitable for the season, which will be sold at remarkable low prices for cash.
November 11.
JUST RECEIVED, At No. 4, WATER-STREET, by Bowers and Bucklin,
A FEW boxes 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens Coatings Duffils Sav'd list blue Broadcloths Swan-down Waistcoating Hearth Rugs Russia Sheetings, &c. &c.
November 11.
CASH PAID FOR RAGS, BY Chrifr. C. Olney and Co.
DELIVERED at their Mills, or at their Paper Ware-house, a few doors north of the Market-House; where they have for sale, at wholesale and retail, all kinds of Paper, viz.
Foolscap Writing-Paper, No. 1 and 2 Vellum Letter do. Pot do. Wrapping do. Bonnet do. Clothiers do. 1st quality Sheathing, with and without sand Book Binders Boards Candie Paper, and Sugar Loaf Blue.
ALSO,
A complete assortment of Blank Account-Books and Records.
LIKEWISE,
Account-Books made and ruled to any pattern to suit the purchaser.
A complete assortment of School Books, and Stationary of all kinds, &c. &c. Also, Warranted Chocolate by the box or pound; Cocoa Shells by the bag.
N. B. Wanted, one or two Boys, from 12 to 14 years of age, as Apprentices to the Paper-Making and Clothing Business.—To such great encouragement will be given.
November 11.
For Washington, N. Carolina. THE SCHOONER
LIBERTY,
SIMEON JONES, Master, will sail on or before the 20th inst. For Freight or Passage, apply to ELISHA DYER.
November 11.

Selected Poetry.
ON A WIG.
By PETER PINDAR.
CURS'D be the razor-maker, curs'd the prig, Who thought upon the greasy thing--a wig. Sure, 'twas some mangy beast, some scabby rogue, Who brought a thing so filthy into vogue! Had nature meant the scabby thing to be worn, Infants with wigs had certainly been born. But lo! with little hair, and that uncur'd, But not with wigs, they come into the world! What shame, that sheep, that horses, cows, and bulls, Should club their tails to furnish christian sculls! But what a sacrilegious shame, the dead Cant's keep, poor souls, their locks upon their head! What shame, the spectres, in the midnight air, Should wander, screaming for their plunder'd hair! Cant'd be the shaving plan, I say again, Although the bantering of a royal brain.
A GOOD CONSCIENCE.
WHEN a man is just about to quit the stage of the world, to put off his mortality, and to deliver up his last accounts to God; at which time his memory shall serve him for little else but to terrify him with a frightful review of his past life, and his former extravagan- cies, stripped of all their pleasure, but re- taining their guilt; what is it that can promise him a fair passage into the other world, or a comfortable appearance before his awful Judge? Not all the friends and interests, all the riches and honours under heaven, can speak so much as a word for him, or even one word of comfort to him, in that condition; they may possibly re- proach, but they cannot relieve him.
No, at this important time, when the busy temper shall be more than usually apt to vex and trouble him, the pains of a dying body to hinder and discompose him, and the settlement of worldly affairs to confound and disturb him; and in a word, all things conspire to make his sick bed grievous and uneasy; nothing can stand up against all these ruins, and speak life in the midst of death, but a clear conscience . The testimony of that shall make the com- fort of heaven descend upon his weary head, like a refreshing dew, or a shower upon a parched ground. It shall give him some lively earnest and sweet anticipa- tions of his approaching joy. It shall bid his soul go out of the body undauntedly, and lift up his head with confidence be- fore faints and angels. [Dr. South.]
ANECDOSE.
A GENTLEMAN driving a number of cattle to Boston, one of his cows went into a barn-yard, where there stood a young lad. The drover calls to the boy, "stop that cow, my lad! stop that cow!"—"I am no constable, Sir," re- plied the boy. "Turn her, then"— "She is right side out now, Sir."—"Well, speak to her, then." The boy took off his hat, and very handsomely addressed the cow with "Your servant, Madam!" The gentleman rode into the yard, gave the boy a pistareen, and drove the cow out himself.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Planta- tions, in General Assembly, October Session, A. D. 1801.
FORASMUCH as several Publica- tions have of late been made, in a certain newspaper, printed at Providence by BEN- NETT WHEELER, called the United States Chronicle, slandering and defaming the Gov- ernor, Supreme Court, and other constitu- ted authorities of this State, one of which publications was subscribed by JOHN DOR- RANCE,
Resolved, That in the opinion of this Gen- eral Assembly, the said publications tend to discredit this State abroad, and to disquiet the good people of the State, by weakening pub- lic confidence in the constituted authorities thereof.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this Gen- eral Assembly, His Excellency the Governor, the Supreme Court, and the other constitu- ted authorities of this State, are well entitled to the public confidence, and have deserved well of their fellow-citizens, by a faithful and meritorious execution of the trusts reposed in them by the people.
Voted, That the above Resolutions be pub- lished, for three weeks successively, in all the newspapers printed in this State.
A true Copy:
Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
A Man Servant wanted:
ONE that is capable of attending on a small family, and can bring good recommendations. To such a one, generous wages will be given.—Enquire at this office. November 4.
Antigua Rum, &c. October 21.
NEW CASH STORE.
William James,
Near the Long-Wharf, and directly opposite Dr. GEORGE W. HOPKIN'S at the sign of Hippocrates' Head, has just re- ceived an extensive assortment of ENGLISH GOODS, Suitable for the present and approaching seasons:—among which are,
SUPERFINE , middling, and low priced Broadcloths Forest Cloths, Rattenees Serges, Kerseymere Swansdowns, Coatings Bockings, Fearnoughts Flannels and Baizes Mens silk and worsted Hose 10, 9 and 8-4 Rose Blankets Wildbore, Poplins Cambleteens, Russells Durants, Tammies Shalooms, India Cotton English and India Checks Linens, Cambricks Copperplate Furniture, Calicoes Twill'd, black, blue, and olive coloured Velvets Camels Hair Shawls Silk do. Cotton do. Black Barcelona, Bandanno, and Romal Hand- kerchiefs Flag and check do. Corded and plain Muslins Jacquet and Cambric do. Black Laces and Edgings Ladies Cotton Mitts Fancy Beads Mens Castor Hats Modes and Satins A great variety of Fur Trimmings, &c. An assortment of HARD-WARE, &c. &c. November 4. 2 m.
FLAX-SEED.
THE Subscribers want to purchase a quantity of Flax-Seed, for which they will pay cash on delivery, at their store, op- posite the Providence Bank; where they continue the PAINTING BUSINESS, and have for sale, Linseed Oil, Spirits of Turpen- tine, and a general assortment of Painter's Colours, dry or ground in Oil; Painter's Brushes, Tools, and Camels Hair Pencils of various sizes.
Colours prepared at the shortest notice, and all favours gratefully acknowledged. GRINNELL and TAYLOR. November 4.
FRAUD!
TAKEN from the Chaise-Box of the subscriber, while the chaise stood near her house, in the south-west part of Rehoboth, a PALL, made of superfine black broadcloth, measuring about three yards and a half, with a green oil cloth for a case, marked P. L. with white thread or silk; it was trimmed with black ferrer, and had two or three small holes worn through it by lasping. Whoever will give information of the person who has thus defrauded a num- ber of individuals who purchased it, shall be thankfully rewarded for their kindness.
ANNAH BROWN.
Rehoboth, November 4.
FOR SALE,
A Quantity of the best JIRKED BEEF, from Buenos-Ayres; ALSO, A few bales of Horse Hides, Sheep's Wool, and Tallow, at the store of JOHN INNES CLARK. October 28.
For Charleston (S. C.) THE SLOOP DEBORAH, STEPHEN HATHAWAY, Mas- ter, now lying at Godfrey's Wharf. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board. October 28.
FOUND, on the 21st inst. in the Main- Street, in this town, a BAG, containing a number of pounds of Coffee. The owner may have it by proving property and paying charges. Apply to ISAAC EVELETH, jun. October 28.
FRESH FLOUR. Now landing, and for sale, by Malachi Rhodes and Son, ALEXandria superfine and fine Flour Pilot, Navy, and Ship Bread They have also for sale, Turks-Island Salt Molasses, by the hoghead Antigua Rum, by do. October 21.
TO LET, A CONVENIENT Tenement, a few doors north of the Episco- pal Church. For particulars, en- quire of ANNE KEENE. October 14.
Just Published, and for Sale by J. CARTER, at the Printing-Office opposite the Market, and by JACOB RICHARDSON, Esq; at the Post-Office in Newport, THE NEW-ENGLAND ALMANACK, OR, Lady's and Gentleman's DIARY, for the Year of our Lord 1802. By ISAAC BICKERSTAFF, Philomath. Containing, besides the usual astronomical Calculations, a Variety of Matter, useful and entertaining. October 28.
Nathaniel Croade and Co. THE subscribers having purcha- sed the Oil Works on the East side of Pawtucket Falls, four miles from Providence (R. I.) have enter- ed into co-partnership, under the above firm, for conducting the same; and now inform the public, that par- ticular attention will be paid to any demands, in their line of business; and to render it more commodious, they have established a store near said works, which is furnished with a complete assortment of English and West-India Goods, where orders addressed to NATHANIEL CROADE and Co. will be carefully attended to. NATHANIEL CROADE, ELIPHALET SLACK, EBENEZER TYLER, OLIVER STARKWEATHER. N. B. Cash given for Flax-Seed. Oil and Oil Cake for sale. Pawtucket, October 21.
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been appointed Exe- cutrix to the Estate of ISRAEL SHELTON, late of Providence, deceased, and has taken upon herself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons having demands against said estate are requested to exhibit them for settlement; and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make pay- ment. ALMY SHELTON, Executrix. October 21.
Amos T. Jenckes Has for sale, on liberal terms and credit, entitled to debenture, 29,000 lb. Java Coffee 6,000 do. do. Sugar 5,000 do. heavy black Pepper October 21.
Take Notice.
WHEREAS the Freemen of the town of Providence, in town-meeting le- gally assembled on the 25th day of August A. D. 1801, ordered a tax of 16,600 dollars to be assessed on the ratable property of the inhabitants and others owning such property in said town, and the subscriber having been appointed collector of said tax, and also of the State tax of 3434 dollars and 73 cents, ordered by the General Assembly at their session in June last; requests all persons to call on him and pay the sums assessed on them respectively, on or before the first day of December next. And for the purpose of re- ceiving said taxes, the subscriber will attend at the office of Samuel W. Bridgham, Esq. opposite the State-House, from the 21st day of November, to the 1st day of December next, Sundays excepted, from 9 o'clock till 11 A. M. and from 2 to 4 P. M. A deduc- tion of three per cent. will be made to all such as call on the subscriber and pay the same by the time above mentioned. JESSE WHITMORE, Collector. October 14.
LOST, about one o'clock on Sunday last, between Mrs. Welcome Arnold's and the head of Power's Lane, A black lace Veil. Whoever will give information of the same, to the Printer, shall be satisfactorily rewarded. October 14.
FOUND, a few days since, on the road from Boston to Providence, a small Red Morocco Pocket-Book, containing sundry Notes of Hand, in favour of BENJAMIN L. HALL, to the amount of a considerable sum; and several other papers of small con- sequence. The Pocket-Book, Notes, &c. are left at this Office, where the owner may receive them, by proving property and pay- ing reasonable charges. October 14.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the subscriber has been duly appointed Executrix to the Estate of ZACHARIAH ALLEN, late of Providence, deceased, and has taken upon herself that trust, by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons having demands against said Estate, are requested to exhibit them on or before the 4th day of May next; they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of said Estate. And all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment. ANN ALLEN, Administratrix. October 7.
Benjamin Thurber Has just received, and now open- ing for sale, at the sign of the Bunch of Grapes, No. 30, William-Street, a com- plete assortment of Fall and Winter Goods, Among which are the following articles. SCARLET , blue, black, and London brown Broadcloths, Cassi- meres, Elastics, Forrest Cloths, blue, green, and London brown Serges; plain, stri- ped, and clouded Coatings; Fearnought, for great coats; yellow, red, black, and white Flannels; ditto Baizes; cotton and worsted Hose; Swansdowns; Eng- lish, India, and Italian Lute-strings; black and coloured Satins; Modes, Sarfener, fashionable fancy check Ribbons, black and coloured silk Shawls, Bandanno and fancy silk Handkerchiefs. A large assortment of Camels hair Shawls, Muslin and chintz do. A large assortment of high and low priced fashionable Calicoes, blue, pur- ple, and red Copperplate; long and short silk and cotton Gloves, plain and striped Russells, Durants, Moreens, Shalooms, Rattenees, plain and striped Wildbore, Bengals, Crapes, linen Pocket Handker- chiefs, black and white Laces and Edg- ings, India Cotton of various prices, Mus- lins, Mullinets, and Dimities, black and olive coloured man's Velvets. A large assortment of new-fash- ioned Hats and Bonnets, Straw Trimmings, Cotton do. and a large assortment of Muffs and Tippits, and Fur Trimmings for cloaks. A complete assortment of Look- ing-Glasses, Patent Lamps, brass and iron Candlesticks, house and floor Brushes, Coffee Mills, Flat Irons, London and Bri- tol Pewter, Knives and Forks, Table and Tea Spoons, Shovels and Tongs, brass Kettles, Cotton-Wool, warranted Spanish Float and French Indigo, glass, China, and delft Ware; new-fashioned Tea-Pots, Cotton-Wool Cards, and other things, too numerous to mention. All old friends are invited to call and see for themselves, and whether they purchase or not, they will be waited on with pleasure. The above articles will be sold at the lowest advance for cash. October 14.
NEW GOODS. Freeman and Bartlet Have just received and opened for sale, at No. 1, Cheapside, a large assortment of Fresh Fashionable Goods, suitable for the present and approaching seasons, among which are, LONDON superfine and low price Broadcloths, plain, ribb'd and silk striped Cassimeres of the newest fashion, striped Elastic, Orleans Stripes, common and superfine Serges, Plains, Forest Cloths, Velvets, Thick- fests, and Genoa Cords, of various colours; Rattenees and Naps of the newest fashion, for fartouts and spencers; common and superfine Lambkin, for ladies coats; Blankets from 6 to 12 quarters; Baizes, Flannels, spotted Swanskins, Coatings, Toillanet and Swansdown Waistcoatings, of the newest fashion; Fearn- oughts; plain, ribb'd, and patent Worsted Hose; Ladies black do. plain, laced clocks, ribb'd, and figur'd Silk Hose; Ladies Cotton and Silk do. A great variety of Ladies fashion- able Dunstable, chip, cane, Leghorn, and other Bonnets and Hats. Men's, youth's and children's coarse and fine Hats. Chintzes, Calicoes, white and co- oured Cambrick Muslins; plain and figured jacquet and sheer Muslins; coloured and white Camels Hair Shawls, with netting fringe, and satin borders; plain and figured Marseilles; Cotton and Linen Checks, Wild- bores, Russells, Birds-eyes, Camblets, Cam- bleteens, Calimancoes, Durants, Tammies, Jeans, Moreens, coloured Cambrick Shawls, Silk Shawls, Bandanno and India Silk Handkerchiefs, Crapes, Gauzes, Lace Veils, Scarfs, black cotton and other coloured Gloves, silk Gloves, Ribbons of the newest tip; Glove-Ties, Velvet Bindings, Silk, Oiled Silk and Linen Umbrellas; Satins, Pelongs, Sarcenets, Modes, Laces, Edgings, Tapes, Babbins, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Sus- penders, Ladies fancy kid and Morocco Shoes, Linens, India Cottons, very low; Russia Sheetings, Ravens Duck, Oil Cloths, Pins, Bindings, Ferrers, Morocco Pocket-Books, and many other articles in the Dry Goods line, too numerous to mention. ALSO, A few hogheads of 3d proof W. I. Rum; Pepper in bags; fifteen bags of Coffee; a few firkins of excellent Butter; Cassia; Tobacco in kegs. October 7.
A good Farm for Sale, AND to be sold on liberal terms. Said Farm contains one hundred and twenty acres of Land, with an elegant two story Dwelling-House, and a Barn, and is well proportioned for mowing, pasturing and woodland, with orcharding sufficient to make forty or fifty barrels of cider annually. For further particulars, enquire of the sub- scriber on the premises. THOMAS BUGBEY. Woodstock, October 5.