The Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1809-03-22 00:00:00

THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
No. 1.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1809.
10-11
Vol. 1.
PROSPECTUS OF THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
AT this momentous crisis, when foreign and domestick foes are threatening annihilation to our moral, civil, and political existence; when the great pillars of natural and politick law are swept away by the torrent of modern usurpation, and right is made a substitute for right; and, when foreign edicts under the specious pretexes of mutual retaliation are prostrating our neutral rights, and forcing us to the alternatives of war, or slavish submission—the friends of our Republican Government and Institutions, throughout the Union, are loudly called upon to support with their fortunes, influence, and even lives, if necessary, the principles for which their fathers bled, and which have been, thus far, transmitted unsullied to their posterity.
One great means towards the accomplishment of this all important object, is the general diffusion of correct political information, rendered indeed indispensably necessary, by the alarming and fatal height already attained by the opposition prints, which have so long advocated the cause of a foreign nation against our country, that they have actually quitted American ground. Their conductors, in a systematick abuse of the government of this country, appear to have lost sight of the original ground of opposition, and to be as it were, imperceptibly denationalized. It is against the arts and sophistry of this faction, which now stalks abroad at noon day, that the energy & patriotism of real Americans should be exerted; and in resisting which, the Rhode-Island Republican will firmly adhere to the strict maxims of political justice. It will never descend to low and virulent abuse, or personal invective; but steady in its course, it will support with dignity, as far as its influence extends, the Independence and Liberty of our country. Actuated by a zeal which knows no bounds but justice, and governed by principles which have no end but the publick welfare, its editors will rest their claims of continued support upon the fidelity with which they shall cherish these principles.
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BY THE MAIL.
BOSTON, MARCH 17.
The Sovereign of Counterfeiters.
The following letter was received a few days since from that Rogue for life, BURROUGHS; by which it appears that the calious wretch "glories in his shame."
"Lower Canada, 25th January, 1809."
"GENTLEMEN,
"HAVING often seen your "Only Sure Guide to Bank Bills," and admiring your kind labours for the public weal, in detecting the works of those "ingenious, rogues," I have enclosed and forwarded to your Exchange-Office, a Bill on the Shipton Bank , (which has very recently commenced its operation,) and I pray you will have the goodness to give the publick the earliest notice should spurious bills of that Bank be discovered to be in circulation.—As I am a principal Stock-holder in the Shipton Bank , you will do me a favour, for which I will amply reward you, by giving the genuine prototype pewterplate bills good credit at your office, and whatever premium you will give for the Shipton Bank Bills, you may be assured shall be paid you in Bank Stock.
"I wish, Gentlemen, you would be attentive to my request, and strictly examine all bills on the aforesaid Bank, by the enclosed genuine bill; for such is the depravity of man, and such the success of counterfeiting, that I lately observed in one of your newspapers, that patent buck wheat pancakes had been so exactly counterfeited in New-Jersey, that none except the Officers of the Pancake Exchange could distinguish them from the originals!!!—I solicit your friendship, Gentlemen, in this important business, (to me) and am, Messieurs,
"Your devoted humble serv't.
"S. BURROUGHS.
"Messrs. GILBERT & DEAN, Boston."
The letter inclosed a Carricature Counterfeit Bill for Sixpence ; having on it a figure of an Ourang Outang , from whose mouth issues a label with the words " Death or Botany Bay, ha, ha, ha! "
(Palladium.)
BATTLE IN ST. DOMINGO.
On the 18th of Feb. off Nichola Mole , two Schooners were spoken just out of port; the captains informed, that two or three days before, a desperate battle had taken place, near the Mole between PETION and CHRISTOPHE 's forces, in which the former gained the victory—the total loss on both sides was said to be 30,000 killed.
INAUGURAL SPEECH.
[Although most of our readers have undoubtedly perused the Inaugural Speech of Mr. MADISON, yet we are anxious to preserve so valuable a document in our columns, as it may always be read with renewed pleasure and satisfaction.]
WASHINGTON, MARCH 4, 1809.
This day, at 12 o'clock, JAMES MADISON took the oath of office, as President of the United States, and delivered in the Chamber of the House of Representatives, in presence of the senate, most of the late Representatives, and a large concourse of Citizens, the following
SPEECH:
UNWILLING to depart from examples of the most revered authority, I avail myself of the occasion now presented, to express the profound impression made on me, by the call of my country to the station, to the duties of which I am about to pledge myself, by the most solemn of sanctions. So distinguished a mark of confidence, proceeding from the deliberate and tranquil suffrage of a free and virtuous nation, would under any circumstances have commanded my gratitude and devotion; as well as filled me with an awful sense of the trust to be assumed. Under the various circumstances which give peculiar solemnity to the existing period. I feel that both the honour and the responsibility allotted to me are inexpressibly enhanced.
The present situation of the world is indeed without a parallel; and that of our own country full of difficulties. The pressure of these too is the more severely felt, because they have fallen upon us at a moment, when the national prosperity being at a height not before attained, the contrast resulting from the change has been rendered the more striking. Under the benign influence of our Republican institutions, and the maintenance of peace with all nations, whilst so many of them were engaged in bloody and wasteful wars, the fruits of a just policy were enjoyed in an unrivalled growth of our facilities and resources. Proofs of this were seen in the improvements of agriculture; in the successful exertions of commerce; in the progress of manufactures and useful arts; in the increase of the publick revenue, & the use made of it in reducing the publick debt; and in the valuable works and establishments every where multiplying over the face of our land.
It is a precious reflection that the transition from this prosperous condition of our country, to the scene which has for some time been distressing us, is not chargeable on any unwarrantable views, nor as I trust, on any involuntary errors, in the publick councils. Indulging no passions which trespass on the rights, or the repose of other nations, it has been the true glory of the United States to cultivate peace, by observing justice, and to entitle themselves to the respect of the nations at war, by fulfilling their neutral obligations, with the most scrupulous impartiality. If there be candour in the world, the truth of these assertions will not be questioned; posterity, at least, will do justice to them.
This unexceptionable course could not avail against the injustice and violence of the belligerent powers. In their rage against each other, or impelled by more direct motives, principles of retaliation have been introduced, equally contrary to universal reason, & acknowledged law. How long their arbitrary edicts will be continued in spite of the demonstrations that not even a pretext for them has been given by the United States, and of the fair and liberal attempt to induce a revocation of them, cannot be anticipated. Assuring myself, that under every vicissitude, the determined spirit and united councils of the nation will be safeguards to its honour and its essential interests, I repair to the post assigned me, with no other discouragement than what springs from my own inadequacy to its high duties. If I do not sink under the weight of this deep conviction, it is because I find some support in a consciousness of the purposes, and a confidence in the principles which I bring with me, into this arduous service.
To cherish peace and friendly intercourse with all nations having correspondent dispositions, to maintain sincere neutrality towards belligerent nations; to prefer in all cases, amicable discussion
and reasonable accommodation of differences, to a decision of them by an appeal to arms: to exclude foreign intrigues and foreign partialities, so degrading to all countries, and so baneful to free ones; to foster a spirit of independence, too just to invade the rights of others, too proud to surrender our own; too liberal to indulge unworthy prejudices ourselves, and too elevated not to look down upon them in others; to hold the union of the states as the basis of their peace and happiness; to support the constitution, which is the cement of the union, as well in its limitations as in its authorities; to respect the rights and authorities reserved to the states and to the people, as equally incorporated with, and essential to the success of, the general system: to avoid the slightest interference with the rights of conscience or the functions of religion, so wisely exempted from civil jurisdiction; to preserve in their full energy the other salutary provisions in behalf of private and personal rights, and of the freedom of the press; to observe economy in publick expenditures; to liberate the publick resources by an honourable discharge of the publick debts; to keep within the requisite limits a standing military force, always remembering that an armed and trained militia is the firmest bulwark of Republicks; that without standing armies their liberty can never be in danger; nor, with large ones safe; to promote by authorized means improvements friendly to agriculture, to manufactures, and to external as well as internal commerce; to favour in like manner, the advancement of science, and the diffusion of information, as the best aliment to true liberty; to carry on the benevolent plans, which have been so meritoriously applied to the conversion of our aboriginal neighbours from the degradation and wretchedness of savage life, to participation of the improvements of which the human mind and manners are susceptible in a civilized state: As far as sentiments and intentions, such as these, can aid the success of my duty, they will be a resource which cannot fail me.
It is my good fortune, moreover, to have the path, in which I am to tread, lighted by examples of illustrious services, successfully rendered in the most trying difficulties, by those who have marched before me. Of those of my immediate predecessor it might least become me here to speak. I may however be pardoned for not suppressing the sympathy with which my heart is full, in the rich reward he enjoys in the benedictions of a beloved country, gratefully bestowed for exalted talents, zealously devoted through a long career, to the advancement of its highest interest and happiness.
But the source, to which I look for the aids which alone can supply my deficiencies, is in the well-tried intelligence and virtue of my fellow citizens, and in the councils of those representing them, in the other departments associated in the care of the national interests. In these my confidence will under every difficulty be best placed, next to that which we have all been encouraged to feel in the guardianship and guidance of that almighty Being, whose power regulates the destiny of nations, whose blessings have been so conspicuously dispensed to this rising Republick, and to whom we are bound to address our devout gratitude for the past, as well as our fervent supplications and best hopes for the future.
JAMES MADISON.
MISCELLANY.
From the National Intelligencer—Mar. 3.
This day will form a bright era on the page of history. Never will it be forgotten as long as liberty is dear to man, that it was on this day that THOMAS JEFFERSON retired from the supreme magistracy amidst the blessings and regrets of millions. It ought to be forever remembered that this step was the dictate, not of necessity, but choice, and that it manifests the most illustrious homage which the mind of man can pay to principle. That man must be great whom the spontaneous will of millions calls to the supreme power; but now much greater is he, who, in the midst of active duties crowned with popularity, and with a mind unclouded or weakened, rejecting the eager suffrage that would a-
gain clothe him with the highest authority, withdraws to the retirement of private life. How many unruly passions subdued does such an act evince! And what a damning refutation does it not manifest to the profligate calumnies that traced the actions, of his administration to sinister motives.
Had Thomas Jefferson desired to retain power, there was no competitor, he would have been re-elected President by a vast majority. His fabric of authority was neither impaired, or likely to be so. He might still have continued to exercise the almost commanding prerogatives of his station, to confer office and dispense power, receiving applause in return. If he had personal favourites, he might have gratified them to the fullest extent of his wishes. But this charge would never have been made, but through the polluted channels of defamation. His favourites have ever been those, whose virtues and talents he called into the publick service, because the good of the nation demanded them. And this last splendid act of his publick life proves a principle to have been his polar star.
The history of mankind shews that the deadliest foe to liberty has ever been the permanent deposit of power in the hands of an individual, and that it almost invariably terminates in the misery of a nation. Our constitution does not inhabit this investiture; but authorises its continuance, provided the people every four years re-elected the same individual. There are those who think, and we profess ourselves of the number, that a rotation in the office of chief magistrate would have been a safe-guard to liberty. The point however, we admit, is extremely difficult of satisfactory solution. Such is the insatiable thirst of power, that the mournful history of almost every nation proves how feeble all constitutions are against the overwhelming torrent of ambition. If constitutions forcibly shut the door upon the retention of the supreme power by an individual of ascendant talent and ambition, it is to be feared that rather than submit, the whole system will be subverted by him. It was, perhaps, because the years of Buonaparte did not allow him to be a Director, that he overturned the republick, and seized the absolute power.
Be this question, however decided as it may, while poor human nature retains its wretched alloy, and while the constitution remains unchanged, the truly great and good man will only find, in these circumstances, stronger motives for discovering a remedy for the dreadful evil which has befallen other nations, and having found it, will resolutely apply it. This has been done by Washington, and Jefferson; and who, after their example, will be bold enough to venture to except for the most substantial reasons. Proud, indeed, must be the pretensions of him, who shall dare to say, my country has had greater need of my services, than it had for those of a Washington or Jefferson.
It is not our purpose—we have neither time or room—to review the administration of Mr. Jefferson. The tributary affection and unshaken confidence of the great mass of the people, even under circumstances pernicious and unprecedented, are its best defence. Nothing but sterling gold could have come pure out of such a crucible. Who is there from north to south, from east to west, in the eight millions that make up our population, that stands on ground so pre-eminent? Not one; and yet we have many, very many great and good men. However party spirit, malevolent in some breasts, and highly excited in all, may, in the collisions of the day, have detracted from his merits, the time will come, and that shortly too, when every one will allow him to have been a good and great man, and when the name of Jefferson will be universally associated with those of Washington and Franklin.
There is, fellow-citizens, something inexpressibly tender and solemn in the political departure from among us of our distinguished friend and benefactor. How much has he contributed to our happiness! How various, complicated, and arduous have been the scenes through which he has passed! Forty years have been almost unceasingly spent in your service! What post of honor has he not filled, what grade of political duty has he not discharged! How many anxious moments has he had for your welfare! How great the debt, how profound the obligation to such a man! But vast as the debt is, let us rejoice that it has been paid!—that we have been and still are grateful for the services we have received. Let us feel a just pride in the reflection that the affection and esteem of an enlightened nation cancel all obligation and that this is bestowed to the full on Thomas Jefferson. Let us too remember that the day has at length arrived, when praise cannot be mistaken for flattery, or be ascribed to impure motives. The leading elements of a nation's happiness are liberty, knowledge and wealth. Possessed of these, it is impossible for any people to be miserable. During Mr. Jefferson's administration all these have been either increased or strengthened. Liberty has been submitted to no fetters, the arts and sciences have advanced with unprecedented steps, and wealth outrun every calculation. If it be an indisputable axiom, that a tree is known by its fruit, here is a criterion which cannot be mistaken or unfeigned. It is this, that on this day lights up the gratitude, awakens the regret, and calls forth the blessing of millions.

POLITICAL, MISCELLANY.
FROM THE ANTI-MONARCHIST.
THE SPIRIT OF SEVENTY-FIVE.
Hampshire County Republican Convention.
Agreeably to publick notice previously given, the Republicans of the County of Hampshire, with an unanimity that does them honour, chose delegates from the several towns, to represent them in the County Convention, assembled here on the 23d ult. A very large and respectable delegation appeared. ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FIVE DELEGATES from forty-five towns attended. A great number of Republicans from various parts of the County, were present. So large was the collection, principally composed of Republicans, that the Convention, in order to accommodate all, adjourned from the Court-House, where they at first assembled, to the Meeting-House.
The Convention chose JAMES BYERS , Esq. President, and THOS. SHEPHERD , Secretary.
It is with much satisfaction that we notice the proceedings of this Convention. They discover a spirit and patriotism suited to the times.
A number of patriotick Resolutions, together with a Preamble, and the following Address, were UNANIMOUSLY adopted:—
To the People of the County of Hampshire. FELLOW CITIZENS:
IN order to counteract the wrong impressions, which are but too prevalent in this part of the country, respecting the measures of the National Government, the Republican Convention beg leave to address you.
Agreeably to the wishes and instructions of our republican brethren, the delegates from the several towns in the county, repaired to North-Hampton, on the 23d February, and having formed in convention, according to publick notice proceeded to consult upon those measures which they conceived were best calculated to promote the general welfare, and avert the dreadful evils which threaten the Union. Relying upon your candour, they now submit the result of their proceedings to your consideration. They were adopted after cool deliberation, and with honest intentions; and the convention doubt not, will receive the approbation of all those, who, superior to party prejudice, seek only to maintain the UNION of the States, and the rights and independence of our common country.
In this alarming crisis, when the iron hand of despots presses severely upon this nation, it would have afforded the Convention much pleasure to have united, without distinction of party, with all the real friends of American liberty, and communed together for the general good. But unhappily, such is the spirit of the times, this was found to be impossible. Our proceedings were not dictated by party spirit. The principal subjects submitted to the convention for deliberation, were, as regards our national sovereignty, and the national conspiracy, set on foot by the leading federalists, to effect a separation of the States .
The convention will not undertake to justify the conduct of France nor Great Britain towards the United States; but will assume the truly AMERICAN ground taken by Congress, with respect to the hostile orders and the decrees of both these powers. The United States have been injured by both. After the enormous depredations committed by the belligerents on American commerce, after their repeated violations of our rights, and the outrages committed in our own waters by the armed ships of Great Britain, we consider it a question of comparatively small importance who it was that first began the system of plundering. It has, however, been ascertained that Great Britain was the first aggressor. If two robbers break into a house, and despoil the proprietor of his goods, shall he remain without satisfaction from either, until the point is settled who first burst open the door? Notwithstanding the authority of Mr. Gore, who, it appears by his late report to the Legislature, has ransacked volumes of musty papers, to prove that France under the old monarchy, more than a century past, had issued decrees, hostile to neutral rights, evidently intending thereby to find a pretext to justify Great Britain in her violations of national law; yet the convention sees no propriety in the attempt to palliate or excuse the violences of Great Britain, by the conduct of her adversary, long before the United States existed as an independent nation.
The government of the United States cannot have acquiesced in any outrages committed upon neutral rights by England and France, before America assumed the rank of an independent power.
During the early stages of the war in Europe, occasioned by the French revolution, the rights of America were violated by both the great belligerents. But as the infractions of neutral rights, committed in a war of unexampled violence, cannot be supposed to be sanctioned by either party, on the return of peace, there can be no justice or propriety in going back of the peace of Amiens, concluded in 1802, to search for instances of violations of the acknowledged rights of the United States. Starting from this point, at which all disputes were supposed to be settled, the friends of Britain herself must admit that she was the aggressor. The first instance of a total disregard to the commercial rights of the United States, was manifested by Great Britain. On the sixteenth day of May, 1806, Great Britain declared more than a thousand miles of seacoast on the continent of Europe,
from the river Elbe to Brest, in a state of blockade. She had not a force before the ports of one-tenth part of the coast, to enforce it.
The Berlin decree of Buonaparte was issued professedly in retaliation of this sham blockade, and other violations of maritime law, on the part of Great Britain. This decree, it is pretended by Great Britain, affords justifiable ground for issuing the orders in council, of Nov. 11, 1807. The nature and extent of the decrees and orders of England and France are not generally known in this country. We will therefore describe them, in as concise and plain terms as possible.
The French have declared the British isles, their colonies and dependencies, in a state of blockade, that all vessels sailing to and from Great Britain, should be subject to confiscation.
Mr. Armstrong, the American Minister in Paris, demanded an explanation of this decree of the French Minister of Marine; and received for answer, that it was not intended to operate against AMERICAN COMMERCE.
This interpretation of the decree was adhered to, until the last of the month of October of the following year. The ship Horizon was the first and only American vessel that was condemned under it, in the prize courts of France, previous to the issuing of the British orders in council. It is proper to notice, that the British orders in council were fulminated against the commerce of the United States, before the official notice of the condemnation of the Horizon was known to Mr. Armstrong, and before it could be known to the British government. The American government remained ignorant of the fact, for months after this British measure of pretended retaliation.
So great has been the pains taken by the opposers of the government, to conceal from the people the purport, and even the existence of the British orders, that we fear the nature of them is wholly unknown to many well meaning of our fellow citizens. By the order of Nov. 11, all American vessels bound to France, or countries in alliance with France, including almost all the civilized world, are made liable to capture by the British cruisers, and to condemnation. There is only one condition on which the U. States can carry on trade with the continent of Europe; and that is so degrading, humiliating, and insulting to our national character, that we blush while we name it. On the condition of touching at a British port, and paying TRIBUTE into the treasury of Britain, we are permitted most graciously by his Majesty, to prosecute that trade, which, by the laws of nations, we have an undoubted right to.
The amount of TRIBUTE on the article of cotton, is nine-pence sterling per pound. Thus a larger sum is demanded for TRIBUTE , than the article is worth in our own ports. This TRIBUTE is not exacted only on this article, but the produce of New-England, our BEEF and PORK , are subjected to it; in short, it is demanded on every article raised on the American soil.
If the intentions of the British government could be perfectly carried into effect, if America would tamely submit to the degradation of paying TRIBUTE , the British government would draw an annual revenue of THIRTY MILLIONS from this source alone. In order to save the United States from the humiliation of submitting to Tribute and confiscation of property, and to retaliate upon England and France "the evils of their own injustice," the Embargo was laid. Although the wise intentions of the government in adopting this measure, have been in some degree thwarted in the violent opposition to, and the scandalous violations of the law, yet it has produced good effects to the nation, more than to counterbalance the severity of its pressure upon the country.
It has saved our property and seamen. It has defeated the object of the British Orders and French Decrees. It has saved us from TRIBUTE . It has prevented a war hitherto; and by withholding from the belligerents our valuable products, it has taxed them to a larger amount than they could have made by plundering our commerce.
Such have been the effects of the Embargo. If the government should not soon be able to accomplish all the great objects aimed at, higher ground in defence of our violated rights, may at any time be taken, and probably stronger measures will soon be resorted to. It has been said by the opposers of Government that the British Treaty might have been ratified, and thus have saved all the troubles we have experienced from a suspension of commerce. But we beg to impress this fact upon the citizens of this country, that if the treaty had been unexceptionable in other respects there was a condition attached to it, that rendered it a mere nullity. In that condition, Great Britain claimed the right of SETTING THE TREATY ASIDE , whenever she chose to retaliate upon France, for the Berlin Decree.
We have seen with pain and concern the opposition to the Embargo, and all other measures of the government, on the part of the leading federalists. It is evident to our minds that their opposition has been raised in order to excite the people to REBELLION and CIVIL WAR —that they might overturn the fair fabric of America independence, separate the States, and erect a MONARCHY on the ruins of the UNION .
The conduct of our own State Legislature clearly evinces that there are desperate men who mingle in their councils, who would involve the country in BLOOD . The laws of the Union, have been declared not to be BINDING UPON THE PEOPLE —petitions from towns who have threatened resistance to the laws, and urged to civil war, have been countenanced by that body; thus a most pernicious encouragement to insubordination and contempt of all government, has been set by men who are
looked up to as the guardians of the laws. To conclude, we hope and trust that that God who directs all things for the best, will still continue to watch over American Liberty, and set at nought the plans of Rebellion and Treason.— Per Order ,
JAMES BYERS, Moderator. THOMAS SHEPHERD, Secretary.
BY THE MAIL.
COLUMBIA.
WASHINGTON, MARCH 6, 1809.
On Saturday JAMES MADISON assumed the duties of President of the U.S. The day was marked with demonstrations of joy. It was estimated there were upwards of 10,000 persons in and around the capital, at the Inauguration, among which were the Ex-Presidents, Heads of Departments, &c. The President was escorted to the capital by a corps of cavalry. The oaths of office were administered by Chief Justice MARSHALL . On his retiring he was waited on and congratulated by a large concourse of ladies and gentlemen. In the evening there was a ball. Mr. MADISON was dressed in American manufacture, from the wool of the Merino ; the coat given by Col. HUMPHREYS ; and the vest and small clothes by Mr. LIVINGSTON .
GEORGIA.
SAVANNAH, MARCH 2.
On Monday last arrived here the French schooner La Fortune , from Dehay, Guadalupe, which she left the 7th February. A passenger informs, that previous to sailing, the French government brig L'Arenuier got into that port from Guadalupa, bringing despatches for the Governor of Guadalupa, and French accounts of the 1st December, which stated that Madrid and Cadiz had surrendered to the French. The English and a Spanish squadron, lying in Cadiz , at the time, are said to have taken Madrid with it. Nothing official has been heard of it; the despatches have been forwarded immediately on their arrival to the Commandant at Basseterre .
MASSACHUSETTS.
NORTHAMPTON, MARCH 5.
Honest Confession. The following honest confession of Mr. Saml. D. D. D. an independent farmer of Northampton, is published with his consent. He expresses the sentiments and feelings of a great number of worthy citizens, in this country, who have been kept in awe, by overbearing federalists. Since this article has been handed to the press, a number of leading federalists, (understanding that it was coming out,) waited upon Mr. King, to prevent the publication, but without effect. Mr. King owes them nothing. They cannot now restrain his mind, or controul his vote.
I Samuel King, farmer, of Northampton, County of Hampshire, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, having joined the Republicans this day, to celebrate the important event of the Administration of our National Government falling into the hands of the republicans do publicly declare, that I was in my heart a republican, for many years, but from fear of being ruined by the PERSECUTING SPIRIT OF THE ARISTOCRATS OF THIS TOWN , I thought prudent, to keep silent and vote even for the federal ticket . I further declare that many in this town are in the same predicament I was in before I paid every cent I owed.
March 4, 1809. SAMUEL KING.
TOAST BY MR. S. KING.
JAMES MADISON —May he act as President of the United States, upon the same noble principles he followed, when distinguished between speculators and the real owners of the funded debt.
NEWPORT:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1809.
TO THE PUBLICK.
WE have now the satisfaction, in the name, and behalf of the NEWPORT REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION , of offering to the PUBLICK the first number of the RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN . It emanates from the patriotick disposition, and publick spirit of many citizens, whose minds have been seriously impressed by the dangers, and difficulties, which at the present time, menace their Country, and assail its Government. The faithful advocates and defenders of American Liberty , during the Revolutionary struggle, or the true sons of such, their attention has been attracted, and, as a consequence, their anxieties kindled by the injustice and hostile aggressions, which the savage warfare of other nations has set on foot, and multiplied against their own.
Insuperably impressed with such anxiety, and justly considering that at such a CRISIS , much diversity of opinion among the PEOPLE , occasioned by misinformation, must unavoidably be productive of political evil and disaster, which, extending beyond the present, may most unhappily affect future and remote generations: Considering too the industry and zeal which many unnatural Americans in different parts of the country, aided by European agents and emissaries , are evidently employing in the unhallowed work of dividing these states, and of distracting the publick mind, thereby preparing it, for deeds of enormity and treason, calculated to subvert the Government, and to annihilate that INDEPENDENCE , consecrated by the prayerful wisdom of our virtuous Statesmen, and sealed by the blood of our devoted heroes—Considering these things the proprietors of the present establishment could not longer refrain from an interposition, and the pursuit of a duty, which, as they humbly and devoutly conceived, they owe to their country. Having deliberately determined upon the most eligible method of discharging that duty, under present exigencies, which was deem-
ed the one now adopted, whereby more correct, and impartial information could be diffused; the rapidity with which the requisite fund was raised, will best express the ardour that existed. And we with pleasure embrace the opportunity now afforded, of mentioning the high sense so respectfully entertained of the willing alacrity manifested among the Mechanical part of this Community, and others in moderate circumstances, to promote the enterprise, under a conviction of its publick and political utility.
It is not, perhaps expedient, and would hardly be becoming, more minute to delineate the views, and motives of the present undertaking; or to portray the discipline proposed for observance. To dash forth in high coloured professions, dressed and ornamented in a manner calculated to engage and captivate the publick mind, has been usual on similar occasions. But the expectation excited by such a proceeding has been in full, but rarely satisfied. And, what is worse, he who employed these means for the procurement of confidence and favour in advance , would not endure much pain from a failure in sustaining them; but restricting his hopes to minds, and agents, of a particular cast, would still think his ground sufficiently tenable, could he retain celebrity for dexterity and adroitness.
At the commencement of such an institution, however, a frank disclosure of the general cause to be pursued, is due the people, who are solicited as patrons , in order that they might have an opportunity of exercising their particular prejudices with some degree of assurance; but the justice of a claim to future merit can be established only by future facts .
On a candid construction of these observations the character of our paper may rest for the present. All communications intended for it will be handed to the printer, Wm. SIMONS .
REPUBLICAN CELEBRATION.
In this town, the morning of the FOURTH OF MARCH was ushered in by the ringing of bells and display of colours in various parts of the town. At 12 o'clock federal salutes were fired from Fort Wolcott and the government vessels in the harbour. At 2 o'clock, the Republican Young Men of Newport met at Capt. BARKER'S Hotel, where they chose Mr. DAVID MEIVELL , as President, and Messrs. EZEZIEZ TREVETT and JOHN STERNE , Vice Presidents for the day. Before the meeting proceeded to further business it was unanimously voted that the Farewell Address of President WASHINGTON should be read. After the reading the following Resolves, were unanimously adopted:
Preamble. —The Periodical return of those days, which are celebrated for occasions, that ought not to be forgotten, at which the memory of the citizen indulges itself in meditating on the great events, which have transpired during the interval—and as at this time the mind opens, to view the state of our country, the past prosperity of which produced the pleasing sensation of gratitude to heaven—in this auspicious day, the day on which the tried patriot, MADISON , long known for his wisdom and integrity, will be placed in the chair of state: and as so glorious an occasion has called us together, let us cordially join to celebrate the happy event: let us express our high approbation, of the election of him, in whom we repose that confidence, which his illustrious predecessor has never violated, and to whom we look for a continuation of the mild disposition and judicious measures of the late administration. It is, therefore,
Resolved. —That the genuine disciple of WASHINGTON , the friend of man, our late worthy President, has done well for his country—and that the benedictions of millions accompany him in his voluntary retirement.
Resolved. —That the election of JAMES MADISON , Esq. to the Presidency, will, in our opinion, be highly advantageous to liberty and productive of the happiest consequences to our country.
Resolved. —That the notorious abuse and vindictive slander which daily issues from the opposition prints in this country, are evident marks of the badness and weakness of that cause, which needs such support; and that the cause and its supporters merit the indignant frowns of virtue, the contempt of liberty, and the derision of her votaries.
Resolved. —That the salvation of our country depends on the firmness and perseverance of Republicans, and that we are bound by our love of country to render it our support: And, by the blood of our fathers, which sealed our freedom, to defend and support the principles of equality and the rights of man.
Resolved. —That considering the insolence of Britain, and the unprincipled conduct of France, the laying an embargo was judicious and prudent, and our government deserves the applause of the philanthropist in preferring a temporary suspension of Commerce to the sad alternative of desolating war, or ignoble tribute.
Resolved. —That the malignant attempts of the opposers of government, in sowing the seeds of discord and sedition, in order to sever the union, "deserve the bitterest execration, and the severest punishment that can be inflicted by their injured country."
Resolved. —That the foregoing Resolves, together with the proceedings of this day be signed by the Secretary, in behalf of this meeting, and published in the first number of THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN .
Signed, in behalf of the Meeting. JOHN STERNE, Secretary.
The company then repaired to the hall and partook an excellent dinner. After the cloth was removed the following toasts were drank:
 1. The Glorious 4th of March. Republicans again greet it. 3 cheers.—Tune— Bright Rosey Morning .  2. Thomas Jefferson, late President. May the remainder of his life be as happy, as his past has been useful. 6 cheers.—Tune— Jefferson's March .  3. James Madison. President of the U. States—may his conduct be such as to retain the confidence of those who placed him in the chair of state. And his administration such as to command the esteem of all honest Americans in the Opposition. 6 cheers.—Tune— President's March .  4. George Clinton, Vice President of the U. States. In whom ambition found no asylum—but liberty a friend. 6 cheers.—Tune— York Pussleers .  5. The Congress of the United States. Guided by wisdom and prompted by patriotism may they never yield to faction. 6 cheers.—Tune— Jefferson & Liberty .  6. A Permanent Embargo, preferable to Tribute and Slavery. 6 cheers.—Tune— Yankey Doodle .  7. Rhode Island. May she at the approaching Elec. 

tion return to her former steady habits of Republicanism. 3 cheers—Tune— Rhode Island March .
8. James Tenney, our present Governor. May he ever remain firmly attached to the present administration of the general government, and continue to reject the insidious overtures of Federalism. 3 cheers—Tune— New or Never .
9. Our deceased Chief, the immortal Washington, who was above praise, and worthy of example.—Tune— Star-spangled Banner .
10. The Warriors of Liberty. Warren, Montgomery and Green. Sages of our country, Hancock, Adams and Franklin.—Tune— Logan Water .
11. The Patriot John Quincy Adams. Conscience his guide, Liberty his object—Democracy, recognizes him. Federalism avoids him. 15 cheers—Tune— Massachusetts March .
12. The American Tars. May they never become "hewers of wood and drawers of water" for British Bessels.—Tune— New rigid Ship .
13. May Liberty extend her empire, and erect her citadel on the ruins of thrones, and rear her standard at the tombs of tyrants. Tune— March in the God of Love .
14. The Sun of Democracy still beams on America, whilst the clouds of monarchy have enveloped their brilliancy in ill fated France.—Tune— Hail Columbia , and Tune Le Reveil du Peuple .
15. Unhappy Ireland. The tears of Patriotism are still shed at the tomb of her Emmett.—Tune— Exile of Erin .
16. Young men of our country. Before ye bow at the altar of Aristocracy, remember the tories of '76, and the Federalists of '98. 9 cheers—Tune— Rule Columbia .
17. The American Fair. Truly characterised for their Beauty and mental Endowments. 3 cheers. Tune— Come haste to the Wedding .
At sun-set the company retired from the Hotel, and moved in procession to Liberty Tree, from which were suspended seventeen lanterns; a triumphal arch was erected, on which were three large lanterns, representing MADISON on the right, CLINTON on the left, supported by the PEOPLE in the centre. A brilliant illumination was also exhibited at the State House. At half past 9 o'clock a procession was formed, and moved through the principal streets, bearing the lanterns accompanied by musick. The assembly shortly after retired in perfect order.
NEW ADMINISTRATION.
The following gentlemen have been appointed to the offices respectively affixed to their names; having been nominated by the President of the U. S. and approved by the Senate.
 Robert Smith, of Maryland, Secretary of State.  Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury.  William Eustis, of Massachusetts, Secretary of War.  Paul Hamilton, of South Carolina, Secretary of the Navy.  Gideon Granger, Postmaster general.  Cesar A. Rodney, Attorney General.  Thomas Sumter junr. of South Carolina, Minister plenipotentiary to Rio Janeiro.  Henry Hill, Consul at St. Salvador in Brazil.  David Holmes, of Virginia, Governor of the Mississippi Territory.  John Boyle, of Kentucky, Governor of the Illinois Territory.  Nathaniel Pope, Secretary of the Illinois Territory. 
Among the nominations, made by the President, was, we understand, that of John Quincy Adams, as minister Plenipotentiary to St. Petersburg, on which no vote was taken in the senate they having resolved —Ayes 17—Noes 15—that such a mission was in their opinion unnecessary.
(CIRCULAR.)
Treasury Department. WASHINGTON, MARCH 3, 1806.
"SIR, I herewith transmit a printed copy of an "act to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great-Britain and France and their dependencies, and for other purposes."
"The provisions of the 1st and 2d sections extend to publick ships and vessels of France, the regulations already in force in relation to publick vessels of Great-Britain."
"The 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th, sections take effect after the 15th day of this month, after which day vessels owned by citizens of the U. S. may be cleared for any foreign port or place other than those excepted by the 12th section, on giving bond in a sum double the value of the vessel and cargo, and in other respects complying with the requisites of the 2d section of the act of the 9th of January last. It follows that the provision in the last mentioned section, requiring bond in six times the value of the vessel and cargo, is repealed from and after the 15th of this month."
"The law remains in full force in relation to vessels owned by foreigners, and in addition thereto, bond in four times the value of the vessel and cargo must be required from such vessels, whether they sail in ballast, or with the cargo which they had brought in, that they shall not proceed to forbidden ports, &c. in the form prescribed by the 15th section—not even English vessels can after that day be cleared for the dominions of England, or French vessels for the dominions of France. Packets and other vessels excepted under the first section of the act, may however be permitted to proceed. No foreign vessel whatever and wherever bound, can take any cargo on board."
"The coasting trade is, by the 14th section, released from every impediment laid by the embargo laws such provisions excepted as are contained in the 15th section—All instructions therefore on that subject, are revoked; and particularly those respecting re-shipments. Detentions are still however authorised in cases where there is sufficient cause to apprehend that an evasion of the law is intended; and the provisions applicable to districts adjacent to foreign territories, remain in force. But you are authorized to grant permissions to proceed to New-Orleans, unless you have reason to believe that there is an intention to evade or violate the law, in which case you will refer the application to this department."
"Every country nominally enjoying an independent form of government (other than Great-Britain or France,) and not in the actual possession of either Great-Britain or France, is open by the law, and particularly Holland, Spain and Portugal and their colonies. But you will suspend, until the question has been better investigated, granting clearances for any part of the Island of St. Domingo, or of the kingdom of Italy—Colonies conquered by, and in the possession of Great-Britain or France are prohibited. I am respectfully, &c."
ALBERT GALLATIN.
The Collector of Customs of the District of—
The Insurance Companies of Philadelphia and Boston, it is said, have refused to insure against capture.
The brig America, Shaw, of this port, is seized by the Collector of Customs, N. C. her clearance and manifest having no signature.
The equality of parties in the town of Salem is singular. At the March meeting, two republican and federal selectmen were chosen, and a republican town-clerk. So much business employed them until 8 in the evening—the meeting then was adjourned to the next day, when a republican was elected for the fifth selectman by a small majority. The votes for the two candidates for county-treasurer were exactly equal. The number of voters in Salem is nearly 2000. Phoenix.
New-Hampshire Election.
For State Officers, took place on Tuesday last. His Excellency, JOHN LANGDON, Esq. was the Republican candidate for Governor, and the Hon. Jeremiah Smith, the federal. We have not received any information, except from 48 towns, which we find in a Newburyport federal paper—these give Gov. Langdon a majority of eleven hundred, and make the nett gain to the Republican ticket, since August last, EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND NINE! If reliance can be placed on these accounts, which are federal, we believe Gov. Langdon stands an equal chance, at least, with his opponent. Chronicle.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
On Wednesday last arrived at New-York the brig Batavian, Tielletas, in 60 days from Rochelle. She sailed from thence on the 14th of January, and on the 16th was captured by the British frigate Comet, and had all his newspapers taken away, which we understand from the captain and passengers were so late as to contain the 19th Bulletin from the French Grand Army in Spain. It stated that the Emperourquitted Madrid for Portugal on the 3d of January, leaving his brother Joseph in the capacity of Governor-General; that the Spaniards were defeated in every direction; and that the British troops were retreating toward the sea shore with the intention of evacuating the country.—One of the passengers informs us that a battle had been fought between the French and Spaniards, in which one of the British armies was engaged, who were defeated with the loss from 15 to 17,000 killed.
We are further informed by one of the passengers, that Joseph Buonaparte was again crowned king of Spain at Madrid about the 8th of December. And the Emperour had addressed a proclamation to the Spaniards, saying, that the ALMIGHTY had given him the power to rule Spain. In this proclamation, he offers a pardon to all Spanish officers (except about 4 whom he names) that would lay down their arms.
Buonaparte had left Madrid, and it was reported he was on the frontiers of Portugal.
News was received at Rochelle on the 12th of January, that there had been an engagement in Spain, which was said to have taken place about the 18th of December—and it was reported, that 15,000 of the English had been killed, and 15,000 taken prisoners; making in the whole exactly the number of English troops in Spain. This story, however, say the passengers in the Batavian, was not confirmed on the 14th, the day the vessel sailed.
In a course of a few days previous to the sailing of the Batavian, colonial produce had risen 15 per cent. at Bordeaux, in consequence of accounts received from America.
The Batavian brings despatches for government, from our minister, Mr. Armstrong, at Paris.
The British prizemaster on board the Batavian further informs us, that previous to her capture a British cutter arrived off Rochefort from England, bringing London papers to the 9th or 10th of Jan. that he read one of the 9th, which stated that the new expedition to Spain under Sir Arthur Wellesly, had been relinquished; but that another expedition, consisting of 12 sail of the line and 4 frigates, were fitted out at Portsmouth for Buenos Ayres. In these papers no mention was made of the King's indisposition, or a Regency. The prize master adds that the French were successful in Spain; that on or about the 5th January they took possession of Ferrol; and that the British were retreating towards Vigo, where 4 frigates and 50 transports were waiting to carry them to England. The French troops were marching along the Spanish sea coast. He heard nothing of a battle between the French and English.— Mer. Adv.
The above brig ran away from Rochelle in the night of the 14th Jan. and passed between the forts and a French squadron of 4 ships and 2 frigates, full of troops, and ready for sea. Two days after sailing she was boarded by the British frigate Comet, who took the mate and crew, except the cook, and put on board a prize master and 6 men, and ordered her for Plymouth. On the 17th off Brest, the passengers on board the Batavian retook her; and on the 26th of Feb. lat. 52, lon. 57, was taken again, by a British letter of marque, who put on board 4 men to assist the first prize crew, and ordered them for Bermuda. But on the 6th of March, the Captain, cook and steward, rose upon the English and retook the Batavian again. She has only a few dry goods, and some furniture for Gen. Moreau. Passengers, Capt. Lindsey, of Boston, Brown, and Bunker, Mr. P. Walker, and two French gentlemen and ladies.]
Further News by the Batavian.
We have received by Yesterday's mail from New-York, some further, but mutilated accounts of the affairs in Spain. We shall, we presume, be able to give in our next, the 17th, 18th, and 19th Bulletins, with Buonaparte's Decrees, rescinding some odious taxes, &c. complete. The 19th Bulletin contains an account of the surrender of Rosas on the 6th, with 2000 men. Chronicle.
MARRIED
At Jonestown, by the Hon. John Remington, Mr. JOHN ELDRED jun. to Miss ABIGAIL CAHOUN, daughter of the late capt. Charles Cahoun of this town.
DIED
In this town, on the morning of the 6th inst. in joyful hope of a blessed immortality, Miss HANNAH BABCOCK, daughter of the late Dea. Babcock, in the 23d year of her age. She had several years before made a publick profession of faith and evidenced by a life of devotion and piety, that her faith was of an evangelical kind. As she lived so she died the death of the righteous; her confidence was not shaken at the appearance of death; but she received the messenger with composure and with a smile on her countenance; without a struggle or a groan, she fell asleep in Jesus. On the 8th inst. her remains were conveyed to the second Baptist Meeting house, and after a solemn discourse delivered by the Rev. Mr. Gibson, from 1 Corinthians, 15th ch. 55th, 56th and 57th verses, decently interred.
MARINE LIST
Entered.—Sloop Fame, Walden, New York; sloop Fame Brown do. British brig Hero, Dickinson, Dominico; sch. Polly, Tew, Alexandria. Cleared.—Ship William & Henry, Hudson, Savannah; British ship Friends, Lacey, Lancaster, Eng. do. snow Roscius, Currie, Bay of Honduras; Swedish sch. Marstrand, Johnson, St. Salvador; sloop Golden Age Perry, New-York; do. Fame, Walden, do.; brig John Adams, Shaw, Norfolk; sloop Fame, Brown, New-York.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED on Saturday evening, the eighteenth instant, the following men, privates in my company—Stationed on Rose-Island, Harbour of Newport.
JAMES HELTON, born in Portsmouth, State of New-Hampshire, 23 years of age, 5 feet 7 and a quarter inches high, light complexion, dark eyes, and dark hair, had on and carried away with him, a Sailor's round blue jacket, infantry pantaloons, uniform vest and hat, and several articles of infantry summer clothing.
GEORGE ALEXANDER, born in Lowas, Eng. 21 years of age 5 feet 9 inches high, light complexion, light eyes and light hair. Had on and carried away with him, a Sailor's round blue jacket, infantry uniform vest and pantaloons, and several articles of infantry summer clothing.
JAMES HARLAN, born in Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, 23 years of age, 5 feet 10 and an half inches high, dark complexion, dark eyes and dark hair had on and carried away with him, a Sailor's round blue jacket, infantry uniform pantaloons, and several articles of infantry summer clothing.
Whoever will apprehend the above named Deserters and deliver them to me, or to the commanding officer of any military post in the U. States, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges, or 10 dollars for either of them. W. C. BAEN. Capt. in 4th U. S. Regt. Infy. Rose Island, March 10, 1809.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS it has been represented in the town of Providence, that I went with my packet to transport the Custom-house officers of the district of Newport to Plumb-Beach, (in the west passage) to take possession of the sloop Betsey of Providence—now this is to notify all whom it may concern, that the above report is an absolute falsehood, circulated by some malicious or evil-disposed person or persons, solely to injure me in my packeting business in said town of Providence, and thereby to deprive me of obtaining an honest livelihood.
JONATHAN HEATH, Master of the Newport Packet, Eleonora. March 18, 1809.
TO CARPENTERS
WHEREAS the subscriber is under the necessity of building a school-house immediately—Therefore, those Carpenters who wish to assist in erecting the building and take their pay in Schooling, will please to leave their names at this office.
ELIAZER TREVETT. N. B. Lumber, Stone, &c. wanted for the same. March 22.
NOTICE,
IS hereby given, that the subscriber has been appointed, by the Hon'l. Court of Probate, for the town of Newport, Administrator upon the Estate and Effects of HANNAH MIN-TURN, late of Newport, deceased; and given bonds as the law in that case directs.—Therefore persons having any demands upon said Estate, are requested to exhibit them for settlement; and those indebted to make immediate payment to JOHN EARL, Jan. Administrator. Newport, March 22, 1809.
ORATION.
LATELY published, and for sale at the Office, of the Rhode-Island Republican, Mill-street.
An Oration delivered on the Fourth of July, 1808, before the Hycarpedian Society, by I. B. PERRCE.—Price 20 cents. March 21, 1809.
TO BE LET,
AND possession given the tenth of June next, that large, commodious, well situated and elegant New Store, now occupied by Mrs. Sarah Sands. For terms and particulars, apply, to the subscriber. PAUL M. MUMFORD. Newport, March 22.
TO BE LET,
THE Dwelling-House and garden, in Spring-Street, occupied by the late John Banister, Esq.—For further particulars and terms, apply at the house. March 22.
WANTED,
A GIRL, 15 or 16 years of age, to assist in light work in a small family. One that can produce good recommendations, will hear of a situation, by applying to this office. March 22.
For NORFOLK, Virg.
THE fast-sailing sloop CON-NECTICUT, Joshua Appleby, master, 70 tons burthen, will sail on the 28th inst. For Freight or Passage apply to BENJAMIN WIGHTMAN, HENRY V. CRANSTON, or the master on board, at Newman's wharf. March 22.
FOR CHARLESTON, S. C.
THE brig HERCULES COURTNEY, JAMES B. PHILLIPS, master, to sail in all this month. For Freight or Passage, apply to the master on board. March 22.
JASON STRAGUE,
Offers for sale, at his Store, in Washington Street, No. 4,
100 bbls. fresh superfine Alexandria and New-York Flour, by the barrel or larger quantity; 2000 wt. Cabin Bread; 60 barrels pickled Cod; dry Codfish by the quintal or larger quantity; Pork; Beef; Rice by the tierce; loaf, powdered and brown Sugar; Souchong and Bohea Teas; Coffee; Molasses; West-India, New-England and Cherry Rum; Wine, Brandy and Gin, by the barrel or less quantity; Ginger, Allspice, Pepper, Cinnamon, Soap, Candles, Starch, negro-head, pigtail and leaf Tobacco; Segars by the thousand or less quantity; Men's and Women's Shoes; Boots; writing and wrapping Paper; merchantable and clear pine Lumber; Hogs-head Shooks, Oars; black and bright Varnish; Rosin; a few barrels gurry Oil. Also, a small quantity of Flax.
Which Articles may be had on reasonable terms, for Cash or approved credit, and the smallest favours gratefully received. Newport, March 21, 1809.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN, BOOKSELLER and LIBRARIAN;
HAS received Many additions to his Bookstore and Circulating Library, of such works as cannot fail to please the publick. The regulations of his Library will be strictly adhered to.
His Spring Assortment of HOUSE FURNISHERS and BORDERS, will be very shortly received; which, with his present stock, will consist of the most elegant Patterns, at the most reasonable prices of any in the State.
Mr. D. receives his Papers from one of the best Manufactories in the Union, and no other person in Newport has any of his patterns.
BOOK BINDING
Executed in a handsome style, on Reasonable terms. Blank Books made to any pattern, with Spring Backs. Old Books re-bound. March 22.
SIMPSON & BARNARD
Offer for sale, At the Brick Market, 40 bbls. mess Pork, and 20 bbls. mess Beef. March 22.
JAMES W. STOGATE, BAKER
No. 195, Thames-Street, Offers for sale, 100 bbls. excellent Ship Bread. Groceries of all kinds, Crackers and Ginger Bread put up at the shortest notice. Newport, March 23.
ADWELLING HOUSE No. 50, situated on Bridge Street, with a good Cellar 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.
TO BE LET,
And possession given the 25th inst. THAT Commodious DWELLING HOUSE in Pelham-street, now occupied by William Thompson, with a Garden, and an excellent well of water in the yard.—For terms, apply to DANIEL B. VAUGHN. Newport, March 22, 1809.
REAL ESTATE, AT AUCTION.
THE following Estates, will be sold at Publick Auction, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th of April, at 11 o'clock A. M. if not sold before at private sale, viz.
A large Lot of Land, Dwelling House thereon standing, situated on the Hill in Newport, lately improved by Mr. H. DEXTER.
Also, Four large Buildings Lots in front of said House. Also, one Lot of Land, at the South part of the Town—Also, one half of a lot of Land and House thereon, standing on Thames Street, next North of Capt. EDWARD EASTON'S—improved by Mr. FREEBORN COGGESHALL.
Also, on THURSDAY, the 20th April, at 11 o'clock, A. M. a large Lot and House thereon, Standing on Thames Street, next North of William Ellery, Esq. and directly opposite Liberty Tree, now improved by SILAS DEAN.
Also, one other Lot of Land with a Store and Stable thereon, standing on Poplar Street.
Also, one other Large Building Lot, next North of SILAS DEAN. Also, on TUESDAY, the 25th April, at 11 o'clock, A. M. a small Farm in Tiverton, containing about sixty acres, being part of the Farm, called the White Wine Farm, about one Mile from the Stone Bridge, in said Tiverton. A plat of said Land can be seen by calling on Silas Dean.
If the weather should not be fair on the above days, the sale will be on the first fair day after. Conditions made known at the sales.
Also, at private sale—40 bbls. Pork.
S. DEAN, Auctioneer, Newport, March 22, 1809.

POETRY.
THE RESURRECTION.
The following extract is taken from the fifth book of M. S. ... Poem, where the author commencing more immediately to his subject, apostrophises the sun on the morning of the Resurrection.
Hail, glorious Orb! who since young time was born, Hast lit with smiles the rosy realms of morn; ... The cloud-capt tow'rs, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself!
ELEGANT EXTRACT.
TAKE a view of the ruins of Antiquity, and remember, O man, the frail state of thy mortality! ... Where now is Babylon? Where is the seat of Solomon?
ANECDOLE.
Advertisements copied from the Monaghan paper Ireland. Whereas John Hall has fraudulently taken a copy of several articles of my whirling apparatus, without my knowledge, this is, therefore, to inform him, that if he does not forthwith return the same, his name shall be made publick.
AMUSING MISCELLANY.
[With the first number of our paper, we commence the re-publication, (from the Monthly Anthology, published at Boston,) a series of Letters from Europe. They were written by a respectable American gentleman, while making a tour of that continent.
FROM THE ANTHOLOGY.
Original Letters, from an American Traveller in Europe, to his friends in this country.
LETTER FIRST.
Florence, February 12, 1805.
MY DEAR FRIEND, In a city which has given birth, employment, or burial to so many illustrious men, my friends have a right to expect that I should say something.
Viviani, who styles himself his last pupil, was so impressed with his merits, that whilst he did not dare openly to erect a mausoleum to his memory, he built a large palace, in the front of which he placed the bust of this philosopher, and in the ornaments of the facade he contrived to introduce his most important discoveries.
The execution of the honourable intentions of Viviani was suspended for a long time by the continuance of the same absurd prejudices which had embittered the life of Galileo.
This great man, truly philosophick, if ever man deserved the title had encountered all the jealousy and persecution, which men, superior to their own age, are wont to experience.
His works had been condemned by the inquisition. Pursued himself, and thrown into prison, after six years confinement, he was not permitted to come out till he had abjured what all philosophers now know to be correct, as to the revolution of the earth around the sun.
It would be a mistake to suppose that Galileo brought this treatment upon himself
by imprudence or bravado. To judge by a letter which he wrote to the archduke Leopold, when he sent him the first telescopes which he had invented, he was far from shewing an insolent temper.
The fickle and persecuting spirit of the Florentines was not confined to Galileo. Their illustrious poet Dante felt the effects of it.
The celebrated Michael Agnolo Buonarroti was of the Florentine school, and, considered in all the points of his character, may be rated as the first genius, who has appeared since the revival of letters.
The effect however of such an accidental circumstance would have been very unimportant, if the Genius of the fine arts had not breathed into him a portion, and a large one, of her celestial fire.
So universal was the genius of Michael Agnolo, that it has long been disputed, whether he excelled most as a Painter, Sculptor or Architect.
In the former, his Day of Judgement, in the Sixtine Chapel in the Vatican—in Sculpture, his Moses, in the church of St. Peter in Vincolo—and in Architecture, the Dome of St. Peter's, are considered as his chef d'oeuvres.
I have no hesitation in saying, (as I have no reputation to lose as a connoisseur, because I make no pretensions to the character) that I think, his architectural talents were most pre-eminent.
I know that this very quality is said to constitute the excellence of his manner, which consists in boldness and force, grandeur and sublimity, rather than grace and softness.
In sculpture Michael Agnolo is less unpleasant. Unless the artist is forming an Adonis or a Venus, we have no objection to see the muscles well pronounced in a statue, and to have the form vigorous and masculine;
There is one circumstance in his Day of Judgement which rigid critics might censure, but which poets and painters will perhaps forgive, and that is his blending the heathen mythology with the doctrines of revelation, and this too upon so solemn and affecting a subject.
In the back ground he represents the Supreme Being, with an armourer at his right hand, with all the sublimity which the canvas could display: still I think it a subject too awfu for the pencil, and I have never myself been satisfied with the highest attempts to delineate that Being, whom "eye hath not seen."
There was a piece of satire also in this piece, which I still more wonder how the Sacred College could forgive. Michael Agnolo had been offended with a cardinal, and he revenged himself by placing the head of his Eminence upon the shoulders of one of the damned in purgatory.
A monument has been erected to this artist in the church of Santa Croce; but of what avail are monuments and funeral honours to a man, who will live forever in his works;
As Florence had the honour to give Michael Agnolo his education, so she can boast a greater number of his distinguished works. The chapel of the Medici is full of them, and every church has some statue at least of one of his pupils, all of whom were much distinguished.
Dum Bruti effigiem, Michael de marmore fingit, In mentem sceleris venit et abstinuit.
For my part, I fully agree with the cardinal; for no man, who recollects the obligations of Brutus to Caesar, can fail to detest the assassin of his own patron and friend.
I cannot close this letter without making a remark, that this age of Michael Agnolo, and of the Italian painters, was, in my opinion, as splendid as the Augustan, or the age of Louis XIV.
MEDLY.
ANECDOLE OF DR. CULLEN.
The sons of the late Doctor Cullen of Edinburgh were distinguished by very extraordinary talents, accompanied, however, by the most eccentric turns of mind, and whimsical fancies.
A friend who was present interposed and said, "Do Doctor forgive him this time, by my faith he's a clever little fellow." "Yes (re-echoed the boy archly) I am indeed, father, a clever little fellow." "Aye, aye," said the Doctor, then I'll see if I cannot take away a little of that cleverness from you."
An Irishman, on his first going to London, picked up an English shilling; thinking he had thirteen pence in his pocket, he went into an ale house, and called for thirteen pence worth of beer;
PRIVILEGE OF OFFICE. A Magistrate in England, who unfortunately neither read nor write, being handed a warrant to read, sagaciously put on his spectacles, but unluckily turned the wrong end uppermost;
NEWPORT, R. I.
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