The Rhode-Island American, and general advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1809-11-14 00:00:00

THE RHODE-ISLAND AMERICAN, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
"THE NATION WHICH INDULGES TOWARDS ANOTHER AN HABITUAL HATRED, OR AN HABITUAL FONDNESS, IS IN SOME DEGREE A SLAVE." — WASHINGTON.
VOLUME II.
PROVIDENCE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1809.
NUMBER 8.
STOCK AT AUCTION.
On THURSDAY next, 16th inst. will be sold at Publick Auction, THE entire Stock of BRITISH MANUFACTURED PIECE GOODS of No. 24, Broad-Street, comprising a very extensive assortment of lately imported WOOLLEN and COTTON GOODS, viz. superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, mid-dling and low priced do. Flannels, Baizes, Coatings, Forest Cloths, Serges, Blankets, Worsted Hosiery, ladies lawn, drab and maroon 7-4 and 9-8 Pelice Cloth, Calicoes, Furnitures, Dimities, Cotton Hosie-ry, Cotton Cambricks, Hook Muslins, Bom-bazets, Ratinets, Shalooms, Durants, Russells, Russellets, Tammies, Callimancoes, and Duroys, Pocket Handkerchiefs, Shawls, Muslin Handkerchiefs, Robes, Pol-eat Hosen, British Shirtings, Black Cambricks, Cotton Bandanacs, Hats, &c. &c. &c. Every article will be sold with-out the least reserve. Sale at 9 o'clock, and to be continued until all are closed.—Terms will be very liberal and made known at the sale. Boston, November 9, 1809.
CHARLES F. BLODGET & SAMUEL C. BLODGET
HAVE formed a Commercial Connexion at Charleston, (S. C.) for the purpose of transacting, solely, COMMISSION BUSI-NESS, under the firm of Charles F. & Samuel C. Blodget, and respectfully solicit the aid of their friends, and the publick. They are en-abled to grant the usual facilities, and pledge themselves to devote their most unremitted and prompt attention to the concerns of those who patronize their establishment. For more particular information, apply to BLODGET & POWER, Providence. Charleston, October 25, 1809. 12t.
THE MOST WORSHIPFUL EPHRAIM BOWEN, jun. GRAND MASTER.
A QUARTERLY Communication of the GRAND LODGE of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, will be held at MASON'S HALL, in Providence, on Monday the 27th instant, at 6 o'clock, P. M. of which the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge, Proxies of Lodges, and all others concerned, are re-quested to take notice, and give their punct-ual attendance accordingly. By order, OTIS AMMIDON, Grand S-c'ry. November 10, 1809.
JOHN P. HELLEN
WISHES to purchase a quantity of FLAX-SEED, for which a gene-rous price will be given. Who likewise has for Sale,
A large and general assortment of China and Liverpool Ware, by wholesale and re-tail, cheap for Cash or approved Credit. November 10, 1809.
PETER GRINNELL & SON
Offer for sale, at their Store, formerly oc-cupied by GRINNELL & TAYLOR, near-ly opposite the Providence Bank, A LARGE assortment of Paints, whole-sale and retail, dry or ground in Oil. Also, Window-Glass of every size, Lin-seed and Lamp-Oil, Varnishes, Spirits of Turpentine, an assortment of Ship-Chand-lery, Looking-Glasses, with Mahogany and burnished gilt frames in the newest fash-ion, of their own manufacture; with every other article generally called for in a Paint Shop, as cheap as can be purchased in this State. They execute House, Ship, Sign and Ornamental Painting, Oil and Burnish Gilding, Polish and Re-silver old Looking-Glasses, &c. &c. November 10, 1809. tf.
The State of Rhode-Island, &c. PROVIDENCE, sc.
THE Creditors of PARDON HANDY, of Providence, Merchant, are hereby notified to appear before the Court of Common Pleas to be held at Providence, within and for the County of Providence, on the third Monday of December next, then and there to nominate Commissioners, agreeably to an Act of the General As-sembly, passed in June, A. D. 1756, entitled, "An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors," the Benefit of which has been extended to him the said PARDON. N. R. KNIGHT, Clerk. November 10, 1809.
THE Copartnership between
Goss and MASON is this day, by mutual consent, dissolved. All persons having unsettled accounts with them, are requested to present them for settlement; and those indebted, to make immediate payment. JOHN GOSS, JOSEPH R. MASON.
JOSEPH R. MASON begs leave to inform the publick, that he still continues to carry on the business of Boot and Shoemaking at the old stand of Goss and MASON, where every favour will be gratefully acknowledged. November 9, 1809.
ON Sunday evening last was picked up, in the Main-Street, a SHAWL, which the owner may receive at Mr. DEARBORN'S Circulating Library, by paying for this advertisement. November 10, 1809.
FRESH FLOUR.
Just received by the George Washington, and for sale by
Christopher R. Greene,
A QUANTITY of Alexandria Superfine FLOUR.—Also, on hand, a few bar-reis of Ship-Bread. November 3, 1809.
CIRCULATING LIBRARY.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN informs those persons who have kept Books belonging to his Library, for more than three weeks, that the price of detention is double until returned, and those who have had them more than six weeks, he hopes this notice will be sufficient to have them returned immediately, but if not, he will be under the necessity of calling on them in a much more disagreeable manner. As the delinquents in this respect are numerous, it is impossible to wait on them personally, and this general notice must be all they receive from him. November 3, 1809.
COTTON.
Received per sloop Jefferson, Capt. Pit-cob, and sloop Susannah, Capt. Yorke, TWO Hundred and Eighty Four Bales UPLAND COTTON, for sale on liberal terms. ALEX. JONES. October 31, 1809.
THE subscriber, being ap-
pointed by the Honourable Town-Council, Guardian over JOSEPH EDDY, Shipwright, hereby forbids all persons trusting him, as he will not pay any debts of his contracting after this date. THOMAS TABER. October 31, 1809.
COFFEE, PEPPER, &c.
2000 lbs. Java Coffee, } entitled to debenture; 800 " Pepper, 3 " ; Pipes and Barrels best Country Gin, For sale on liberal terms, by CHRISTOPHER R. GREENE, No. 3, MARKET-STREET. October 27, 1809.
8000 Dollars, and no deduction!
THE HATFIELD BRIDGE LOTTERY will commence drawing in Bos-ton early in this month, (November).—Tickets at $5 50, and Quarters at $1 50. November 1, 1809.
Forty Dollars Reward.
At a Town-Council, held within and for the Town of Providence, on the first day of November, 1809.
WHEREAS a most daring outrage against the Laws was committed by some person or persons, on the night of Monday last, in forcibly breaking the Locks and wrenching open the Doors of the Bridewell in this town, and rescuing the Prisoners confined there; and as such a flagrant violation of the Laws ought not to be passed over, the Town-Council, therefore, do hereby offer the above reward of Forty Dollars to any person who shall make discovery, so as to bring to conviction the perpetrator or perpetrators thereof. Signed by order and in behalf of said Town Council. NATHAN W. JACKSON, C. Clerk.
Teas, Rum and Brandy. BLODGET & POWER
HAVE just received an extensive as-sortment of the very first quality of Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Sou-hong, Gunpowder, Campoy and Congo TEAS, so circumstanced as to enable them to sell much under the usual prices. ALSO,
French and Spanish BRANDY and St. Croix RUM. October 24, 1809.
Fresh Imported Goods.
TAPPAN and SEARLE, No. 4, Broad-Street, offer for sale on moderate terms,
A LARGE assortment of newly import-ed EUROPEAN GOODS, just re-ceived by arrivals at New-York and Bos-ton, comprising an extensive assortment of Cotton, Woollen and Silk Goods, adapted to the present and approaching seasons, with many other articles which have hith-erto been prohibited. Plain and Fancy MUSLINS of every description. Boston, September 25, 1809. 12t.
A GREAT BARGAIN! FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE FARM, pleasantly sit-uated in West-Greenwich, adjoining land of Dr. Stephen Allen, about fourteen miles from East-Greenwich, eight from the Cotton Factory in Coventry, and thirty from Newport; lying on the main road leading from East-Greenwich to Sterling. Said Farm contains 186 acres, well pro-portioned into mowing, ploughing, pas-turing and woodland. It is well watered, and has a good Dwelling-House and Barn standing on it. It will be sold altogether or in two lots, as may best suit the pur-chaser or purchasers. Any gentleman wishing to view the Farm, or to receive further information, may call on BENJA-MIN or BENONI WATERMAN, in Coven-try. Coventry, October 30, 1809. 6t.
Poetry.
SELECTED.
THE BUTTERFLY'S BIRTH-DAY.
By the Author of the "Butterfly's Ball."
THE shades of night were scarcely fled; The air was mild, the winds were still; And slow the slanting sun-beams spread O'er wood and lawn, o'er heath and hill. From fleecy clouds of pearly hue, Had dropt a short but balmy shower, That hung like gems of morning dew On every tree and every flower. And from the Elysean mellow throat, Was pour'd so soft and long a swell As echoed with responsive note From mountain side and shadowy dell. When bursting forth to life and light, The offspring of enraptur'd May, The BUTTERFLY, on phons bright, Launch'd in full splendour on the day. Unconscious of a mother's care, No infant wretchedness she knew; But as she felt the vernal air, At once to full perfection grew. Her slender form, ethereal light, Her velvet textur'd wings enfold; With all the rainbow's colours bright, And dropt with spots of burnished gold. Trembling with joy awhile she stood, And felt the sun's enlivening ray, Drank from the skies the vital flood, And wonder'd at her plumage gay; And balanc'd oft her broider'd wings, Thro' fields of air prepar'd to sail; Then on her vent'rous journey springs, And floats along the rising gale. Go, child of pleasure, range the fields, Taste all the joys that spring can give, Partake what bounteous summer yields, And live, whilst yet 'tis thine to live. Go, sip the rose's fragrant dew, The lily's honied cup explore, From flower to flower the search renew, And ride all the woodbine's store! And let me trace thy vagrant flight, Thy moments too of short repose, And mark thee then with fresh delight, Thy golden pinions ope and close. But hark! whilst thus I musing stand, Pours on the gale an airy note; And, breathing from a viewless hand, Soft silvery tones around me float! —They cease—but still a voice I hear, A whisper'd voice of hope and joy, "Thy hour of rest approaches near, Prepare thee, mortal!—Thou must die! "Yet start not:—on thy closing eyes "Another day shall still unfold, "A sun of milder radiance rise, "A happier age of joys untold. "Shall the poor worm that shocks thy sight, "The humblest form in nature's train, "Thus rise in new born lustre bright, "And yet the emblem teach in vain? "Ah, where were once her golden eyes, "Her glittering wings of purple pride? "Conceal'd with a rude disguise, "A shapeless mass to earth allied. "Like thee the hapless reptile liv'd, "Like thee they told, like thee he spun, "Like thine his closing hour arriv'd, "His labour ceas'd his web was done. "And shalt thou, number'd with the dead, "No happier state of being know? "And shall no future morrow shed "On thee a beam of brighter glow? "Is this the bound of power divine, "To animate an insect frame? "Or shall not he who moulded thine "Wake at his will the vital flame? "—Go, mortal! in thy reptile state, "Enough to know to thee is given; "Go, and the joyful truth relate; "Frail child of earth! high heir of heaven!"
Miscellany.
For the RHODE-ISLAND AMERICAN.
IN the Gazette of the 26th ult. THESPI-ADIS has again appeared. In his notice of PHILO-MORALIST, published in The American of the 6th ult. he remarks, that "the works of the authors," therein quoted, "if diligently and connectedly read, would authorize a very different construc-tion." As it is presumable that a writer of such distinguished reputation as "THES-PIADES," would not hazard an unsupported assertion, he is respectfully solicited, or rather challenged, to specify wherein their works would authorize a construction so very different from what they have ex-plicitly avowed. He next brandishes his pen over "The Moralists" and blusters about the vengeance he would suffer if our late immaculate actors were present, and it must be confessed that there would be some danger, for persons whose business is the destruction of morals, would feel little or no compunction in effecting any other
kind of destruction, if they could accom-lish it with the same impunity and ap-plause. This champion of the Theatre proceeds in his usual manner, to charge "The Moralists" with ignorance respecting the cause of the French revolution, and ascribes it to the "spirit of illuminism," which introduced "irreligion" into France, but the stage was the powerful engine em-ployed to promote this irreligion. The Theatres were crowded, and their popu-larity increased in proportion to the pro-fanity and obscenity of the performances, and to the profligacy of the performers; hence the celebrated Young, (whose theat-ical sanction has been so eagerly seized,) thus addressed his countrymen. "As we are at war with the power, it were well if we were at war with the manners of France, a land of levity, a land of guilt. A serious mind is the native soil of every virtue, and the single character that does true honour to mankind." These senti-ments are as hostile to the stage, as they are admirably expressed; and let it be remembered, that these were his senti-ments at a period subsequent to that in which his dramatick productions were writ-ten, and at a period when he appeared to realize the solemn import of what he has thus emphatically expressed.
"My hopes and fears start up alarm'd, and o'er "Life's narrow verge look down, on what a "Fashionless abyss, a dead eternity." It cannot be doubted but that the author of the "Night Thoughts" died a sincere pen-itent and christian, but we have his own assurance, that in the early part of his life, he was many years unsuccessfully engaged in "besieging court favour," and perhaps it was to facilitate its attainment, that he unhappily prostituted his pen to satirical and theatrical compositions.
"THESPIADES" flourishes about the flourishing state of the drama during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, "when the reins of government were guided by a hand as energetick as equitable, when the navy of England waved her flag triumphantly over the ocean, and her armies constituted an impenetrable bulwark by land, the drama received the royal patronage, and was seen to flourish; the Queen and her court lis-tened with rapture to the elegant produc-tions of the dramatick Muse, and the name of Shakespeare, the glory of the British nation, was enrolled among the Philoso-pher of the age." In reading this elabo-rate paragraph, one would almost suppose that Great-Britain was at that period in-debted not to her Howards, her Hawkins, and her Drakes, for the discomfiture of the Spanish armada, but to her play authors, and play actors. It is readily conceded that the "Thespian Corps" is truly for-midable, but it is only so to the morals of the community, by which they are tol-erated. If we wish to know how far they contribute to the strength of a state, let us consult the sage Plutarch, whose authority with some is superior to St. Paul's. "Of what advantage," says he, "have trage-dies been to Athens? We find that the prudence of Themistocles inclosed the city with strong walls, that the fortitude of Miltiades preserved its liberties, and that the conduct of Cimon gained it the empire of all Greece. If the poetry of Eschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides have gained equal advantages for the city of Athens, by de-livering it from impending calamities, I consent that dramatick pieces be ranked with trophies of victory; the poetick scenes with the fields of battle, and the composi-tions of the poets with the exploits of the generals." He concludes, "that it was the greatest imprudence for the Athenians to prefer pleasures to duty, the passion for the Theatre to the love of their country, trivial representations to the application to business, &c. Accordingly King Philip of Macedon, instructed by the Greeks them-selves, knew how to take the opportunity of their effeminacy, and to wreath a yoke around the necks of all Greece and Asia."
But to advert once more to the play en-raptured Elizabeth, how did she listen to the dying request of the Countess of Nottingham, who had incurred the royal dis-pleasure, and on her death-bed sent for the Queen and implored her forgiveness; but the vindictive Elizabeth "shook the dying Countess in her bed, crying out, that God might pardon her, but she never would!" To this trait of delicate sensibility in the private character of the play loving Eli-zabeth, may be added, that it was during her reign of theatrical refinement, that the English commenced the execrable slave trade. How deeply is it to be lamented, that the feeling Monarch who could weep and smile at fictitious scenes of grief and joy, had not employed her "equitable and energetick" hand in the immediate sup-pression of that inhuman traffick. But she exhausted her tears at imaginary woe,
and had none to bestow on real misery.—
The apologists for theatrical representa-tions often insist on their efficacy in refining the publick manners; but on this subject the excellent Wilberforce, whose morals are "a copy of gospel purity," remarks, "let it not be vainly imagined, that our state of civilization must prevent the moral degeneracy here shown. A neigh-bouring nation has surely furnished lament-able proof that superior polish and refine-ment may well coexist with a very large measure of depravity. But to appeal to a still more decisive instance, it may be seen in the history of the latter years of the most celebrated of the pagan nations, that the highest degrees of civilization and refine-ment, are by no means inseparable from the most shocking depravity of morals.—The same amiable author thus introduces his sentiments of theatrical exhibitions. "I am well aware that I am now about to tread on very tender ground, but it would be an improper deference to the opinions and manners of the age altogether to avoid it. There has been much argument, con-cerning the lawfulness of theatrical amuse-ments; let it be sufficient to remark, that the controversy would be short indeed, if the question were to be tried by this crite-rion of love to the Supreme Being," (on which he had been largely expatiating.) "if there were any thing of that sensibility for the honour of God, and of that zeal in his service, which we show in behalf of our earthly friends, or of our political con-nections, should we seek our pleasure in that place which the debauchee, inflamed with wine, or bent on the gratification of other licentious appetites, finds most con-genial to his state and temper of mind, in that place, from the neighbourhood of which, (how faintly termed a school of mor-als might hence alone be inferred,) deas-um, and indecency, and regularity retire, while riot and lewdness are invited to the spot, and invariably select it for their chosen residence, where the sacred name of God is often profaned, where senti-ments are often heard with delight, and motions and gestures often applauded which would not be tolerated in private company, but which far exceed the utmost license allowed in the social circle, with-out at all transgressing the large bounds of theatrical decorum, where, when moral principles are inculcated, they are not such as a christian ought to cherish in his bosom, but such as it must be his daily endeavour to extirpate, not those which scripture warrants, but those which it condemns as false and spurious, being founded in pride and ambition, and the over valuation of human favour." Again he observes, "it is an undeniable fact, for the truth of which we may safely appeal to every age and nation, that the situation of the performers, particularly of those of the female sex, is remarkably unfavour-able to the maintenance and growth of the religious and moral principles, and of course highly dangerous to their eternal interests. Might it not then be fairly ask-ed, how far in all who confess the truth of this position, it is consistent with the sensibility of christian benevolence, merely for the entertainment of an idle hour, to encourage the continuance of any of their fellow-creatures, in such a way of life, and to take a part in tempting any others to enter into it? How far, considering that by their own concession, they are employing whatever they spend in this way, in sus-taining and advancing the cause of vice, and consequently in promoting misery."
The learned and pious Bishop Burnet, whose intimate knowledge of the manners of the court and the city rendered him an accurate and judicious observer of human nature, and although his opinion of the Theatre was expressed long antecedent to the writer last quoted, yet it is too cor-rect and pointed to be omitted. "The stage," he observed, "is the great corrupt-er of the town, and the bad people of the town have been the chief corrupters of the stage, who run most after those plays that most defile the stage. The poets pretend their design is to discourage vice, but they do really recommend it in the most ef-fectual manner."
The writer in the Gazette exultingly inquires if "they, (the English,) mourn the loss of morals?" To this it is replied, that many of their best men and best writers deplore the national degeneracy, and im-pute it in a great degree to the pernicious effects of the stage and other similar amusements, and although they may pos-sess more publick and private virtue than their continental neighbours, there is, al-ample and affecting cause for reformation.
"THESPIADES" says, "the exhibition of the "Beaux Stratagem" was what many regretted," and although he labours to palliate, it is still a "precious confutation" of the immorality of the stage, and perhaps

The only one he has ever made, and this, thanks to "The Moralists," was extorted by his pen.
The writer observes, that "a number of citizens, whose propensity to the Theatre renders it rather disagreeable, have recently undertaken to purchase it of the proprietors." This is an involuntary tribute to the correct morals of those whose local situation is unhappily in that vicinity, as it must be not only "rather," but extremely "disagreeable" to such characters to live in the "regions" of what has been emphatically denominated "the hot beds of vice."
"THE SPANIARDS" concludes his performance by imputing sinister motives to "The Moralists;" but this invidious attempt to injure him scarcely deserves notice, it is uniformly the practice of those who are baffled in the field of argument. They who rebuke the vices of a guilty age must expect to be reviled and abused. The first preachers of the gospel were stigmatised as being "setters forth of strange Gods; turners of the world upside down, and as a sect every where spoken against;" and even in our own day, and in an assembly as enlightened as the British Senate, the friends to the abolition of the slave trade were branded with the opprobrious epithets of "hypocrites, fanatics, &c." but they "continued steadfast and immovable" in their benevolent exertions until heaven crowned them with complete success.
May "The Moralists" "do likewise."—The "truth is great and will prevail."—May he continue to employ his respectable talents in dissuading his fellow-citizens, and particularly the rising generation from resorting to the haunts of vice and dissipation, however decorated they may be with the specious terms of innocent and instructive amusements; let them be addressed, especially as respects theatrical exhibitions, in the persuasive and reiterated language of inspired wisdom on an occasion not dissimilar, "Avoid them, pass not by them, turn from them and come away."
PHILO-MORALIST.
From the CONNECTICUT HERALD.
THE CONTRAST.
OUR English batters are incessantly harping on the plunder made on our commerce by British cruisers, &c. God knows we have long enough been cuffed and plundered by most of the belligerents—but pray let us calmly compare facts and then decide.
It is a notorious fact that France has depredated on our commerce from the year 1794, to this hour, and that since Bonaparte's Berlin and Milan decrees her cruisers have taken, sunk and burnt, American ships wherever found on the ocean. And it is a fact that upwards of Twenty Millions of American property are now detained in France, either confiscated or as security for our good behaviour. And it is a fact that our unoffending countrymen are stripped of their all, driven in chains to the interior, thrown naked and penniless into prisons, and there doomed to pine in misery, till a heavy mulet or ransom is paid for their liberty. Will the worst enemy of England say that she has done this?
It is a fact that every power, however contemptible, which has fallen under the control of Bonaparte and could equip a paltry picaroon has pirated on the American commerce.
It is a fact that Spain, (while subject to the Corsican's influence,) Holland and her Italian tributaries, have uniformly adopted piratical decrees against us, and have insulted and robbed us whenever opportunity presented.
It is a fact that the Danes, the amiable, quiet and lamb-like Danes, (who are the objects of infinite commiseration with the democrats,) so soon as their cause became identified with Bonaparte's, commenced their depredations on American commerce, and are now capturing our ships by scores.
It is a fact, notwithstanding these innumerable outrages, insults and robberies, committed on us by France and her satellites, that we have a treaty of Amity and Commerce made with her Tyrant, which solemnly guarantees all the immunities of free trade and friendship!
BEHOLD THE CONTRAST.
It is a fact that Portugal, for half a century in close alliance with England, has never done us a single known act of wrong.
It is a fact that Sweden, whilst in alliance offensive and defensive with the same power, never committed an offence against us.
It is a fact that the moment the Spanish nation raised its spear against Bonaparte, and united its destinies, or, (as our French Jacobins say,) "sold itself to Britain," at the same moment the Spaniards ceased to plunder our commerce, promptly released our numerous ships then waiting condemnation in their ports; and have ever since manifested the most friendly disposition towards our countrymen.
It is a fact that with England our treaty was long ago suffered to expire, and Mr. Jefferson refusing to renew it on terms even more advantageous, we have no other claims on her friendship than what her own interest, her sense of justice, or the (exploded) laws of nations provide.
THESE ARE FACTS.—Now let any worshipper of Bonaparte and hater of England ponder coolly these facts, and persist in saying, if he can, that Britain is more our enemy than France.
From the WINCHESTER GAZETTE.
WILKINSON RECALLED.
WE are authorized on respectable authority in saying, that General Wilkinson is certainly recalled from his command at Orleans, to repair to Washington; and that General Wade Hampton has set out to assume the command of the army. The ostensible cause of the recall of Wilkinson, we understand to be disobedience of orders, in refusing or neglecting to obey the instructions of the Secretary of War, in the removal of the troops from the extremely unhealthy situation they for some time occupied, near New-Orleans by which the hospitals have been filled, to overflowing, and the lives of many of the soldiery wantonly and unnecessarily sacrificed. Circumstances warrant the opinion, that Mr. Madison is disposed to obey the voice of the people, by ridding the country of this foreign pensioner, who has so long unworthily filled the most honourable and responsible office in the military department. It is most devoutly to be wished, that if the suspicion, (not to say facts,) of his having been a pensioner of Spain and an accomplice in Burr's conspiracy, have not been sufficiently established in the opinion of Mr. Madison to induce his removal, that the charge which is now exhibited, will be deemed of sufficient atrocity, to ultimate in that most desirable result. It is of little importance to the American people for what cause Wilkinson is removed. Every friend to the honour and dignity of the nation will certainly admit, that his character is too much enveloped in mystery to make it politic, or probably safe, to continue him longer at the head of the army. It is presumed, that as the fate of a nation is often indispensably deposited in the hands of the military; it will not be contended, that the commander in chief should not only be pure but unspotted. Does the American General possess this pure and spotless character? No man who has observed the passing events of the last fifteen years, can, with a good conscience, assert his belief in the affirmative. Let it further be asked is the disgrace of Wilkinson required (as has been said) by a dissatisfied minority only? The contrary is the fact. It may justly be estimated that nine tenths of the voice of the nation proclaim aloud the national disgrace in permitting such a man to wield the sword of the nation. This is not a question of party; it is one which involves the lives, the liberty and prosperity of the nation. Honest men of all parties should unite in their remonstrances to the government, for the removal of the culprit. In the step which Mr. Madison has taken, we perceive an earnest of his intentions to investigate thoroughly the charges which have been reiterated against Wilkinson, and by uniting with them the charge for his latter misconduct, we think it fair to infer that the investigation will result, (to borrow the General's own words,) in his being put out of the ranks of honour, and reduced to the level of a private citizen.
Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, August 30. LIBERAL POLICY.
AFTER the English retreated from Talavera, and were compelled to leave a great number of wounded behind, their commander sent the following note to the General in Chief of the French army:—
"SIR,
"The fate of war has placed in your hands, a number of the English officers and soldiers. They are brave, and merit the attention and regard of those by whom courage is valued. I have the honour to recommend them to you, and to request that you will permit me to send to Talavera, for the purpose of taking care of them, some officers, who shall not be considered prisoners of war, but be permitted to return when the wounded have somewhat recovered.
"I also request your permission to transmit to the wounded officers small sums of money, of which they must be very much in want.
"It is in the name of humanity I address these requests to you, and I have even a right to make them, since I have always paid particular attention to the French soldiers whom the chance of war has rendered my prisoners, and have even supplied the officers with money.
I have the honour to be, &c.
"ARTHUR WELLESLEY."
Answer of the Duke of Treviso (Marshal Mortier.)
"SIR,
"I have received the open letter addressed by you to the Commander in Chief, and requesting his attention to the sick and wounded whom you have been under the necessity of leaving behind you. They are treated as our own sick and wounded are, and I have studied to give all possible assistance to those that have fallen into my hands. These, General, are debts which two brave nations owe to each other.
"I shall forward your letter to the Commander in Chief, who alone can answer your request to send officers to Talavera, until the sick and wounded be somewhat recovered. In the mean time I shall do myself the pleasure to supply them with what money they may want.
I have the honour to be, "The Marshal, Duke of TREVISO."
ENGLISH NOTE.
THE French papers grossly misrepresent the cause of the abandonment of the English wounded at Talavera.—It was not in consequence of a retreat of the British army.—That measure was occasioned by a movement of attack on the corps of Ney and Soult, which were advancing on the rear of the British, from the North-west of Spain; while the whole Spanish force under Cuesta was left at Talavera with the wounded. After the British had begun this movement, Cuesta, without being attacked, quitted Talavera; and left the wounded to the mercy of the French.—On learning this, General Wellesley immediately wrote to the French Commander in their behalf and received a satisfactory answer. The correspondence on this subject has been inserted in the Moniteur, but the dates meanly suppressed; to make it appear they were written at the time the British left Talavera.
English paper.
SEVILLE, September 6.
SPANISH SPUNK.
General D'Agoult, the French Governor of Navarre, having condemned four Spaniards to suffer death, on a charge of their having murdered a French serjeant and merchant, and given publick notice of the execution of his sanguinary order, Don Myriano de Romales, Commander in Chief of the Spanish troops in the mountains of Arragon, for his Majesty Ferdinand VII. has issued a Proclamation in answer to the former, which contains the following articles:—
"I. Manuel Antonio Gruyer, Thomas Periche, Juan Beaubier, François Desaix, and Auguste de la Columbiere, all Agents of the French, shall be conducted by my troops to the camp of Erigonia, and being placed in a position facing Madrid, looking to their King, "Pepe Botteliah," (Joe Bottle) they shall hear their sentence of death pronounced; and being afterwards ordered to face Pampaluna they shall be beheaded, and their bodies be suspended from gibets, on the roads which lead to Madrid, with the following inscription on their backs:—"Agents of the French banditti, punished by Spanish Justice."
"II. Should the pretended King, Generals D'Agoult and Lonnet, (who commanded in Fara) or any other person, abuse his authority, or take away the life of any Spaniard, we shall order double the number of Frenchmen, who are in our power, to be beheaded. (Seville Gazette.)
(PRIVATE LETTER.)
MUNICH, August 20.
My present sojourn in the capital enables me to acquaint you with the disasters which befel the Bavarian troops in their late incursion into the Tyrol. The invincible attachment of these mountaineers to their independence, joined to their abhorrence of the French, make them fight with a degree of enthusiastick bravery, which reminds us of the extraordinary efforts formerly made by the Swiss in support of their independence. You have read in the publick papers that the Duke of Dantzick had entered the northern Tyrol with about 30,000 men; whilst another column, less numerous, under General Rusca, penetrated from Leinz on the eastern side; and a third from Italy by the way of Tren. As the insurgents were totally abandoned by the Austrians on the 29th of July; as the greatest want of harmony was reported to prevail among them; as they were said to be without artillery, leaders and provisions, and their cowardice already known; as they had not hitherto the courage to support an attack made upon them with the bayonet, or to face our artillery, and never fired but from their lurking places, it was universally supposed they would be soon reduced to unconditional submission; and the Bavarian government sent a military commission with the army, in order to judge the leaders of the insurrection. The first occurrences seemed to justify this opinion. The passes were weakly occupied, and some communes made a voluntary offer of submission, and even delivered up some arms, but which were, for the most part, unfit for use. It was soon, however, perceived that a very inconsiderable part of the inhabitants were willing to submit, whilst the rest fell back in a southerly direction, and fled, with all their moveable effects, to the summits of the mountains which were inaccessible to our troops. Inspruck was in the mean time occupied, and our troops advanced to the right towards Landeck, and in another direction towards the Brenner. From this moment our disasters commenced, though the Brenner was occupied. The troops which seized this important position, marched from thence on the 7th, under the command of the Duke of Dantzick in person, against Sterzing, and were almost all crushed by huge pieces of rocks which were thrown down on them, whilst those
who escaped from the carnage were afterwards cut to pieces by the Tyrolese. The Saxons, amounting to 1600 men, formed the advanced guard. They were ordered to march with the greatest rapidity, and were advancing with uncommon intrepidity, when they discovered that the hills were occupied on every side by the enemy. Apprehensive that their retreat might be cut off, they commenced immediately a retrograde movement, when they were assailed with masses of rocks and trees, which were flung with such tremendous effect, that all, with the exception of 200, were sacrificed in less than 15 minutes. I have this account from an officer, who was amongst the few who had the good fortune to escape, and they fled with such precipitation and dismay, that they left their artillery, amounting to 8 pieces, behind them. A second, and a more prudent attempt was now made, by the Bavarians, but it terminated with still greater carnage, and it was then determined to effect a retreat to Inspruck. During the march our troops were exposed to inconceivable hardships. The Tyrolese were transformed into men of another stamp; for, contrary to their usual mode of fighting, they rushed with irresistible fury upon our troops, under the most dreadful fire of grape shot and musketry which incessantly played upon them. The column which advanced towards Landeck was exposed to still greater havoc.
It no sooner entered the narrow pass near Psunds, behind, Landeck, than it was assailed by the insurgents. In an instant the road, in front and rear of the column, was completely blocked up by trees and rocks, which were precipitated down the sides of the mountains. The carnage which ensued was dreadful. Of the regiment Funker, which amounted a little before to 2000 men, only 400 escaped; and 3 other regiments sustained a proportionate loss, only 1500 were able to save themselves. The Tyrolese fought with incredible fury. They rushed upon the batteries, and flung themselves into the midst of the cavalry. Nothing could resist their impetuosity. During the retreat 100 of these mountaineers fell in with 60 hussars near Schwartz. They charged with such fury, that not a single horseman escaped. This column, in its retreat to Inspruck, lost almost all its artillery and ammunition. To that point the whole of the army directed their retreat; but even there they found the mountains seized by the insurgents who pursued, and those who affected in the commencement to submit. On the 12th and 13th, two most sanguinary battles were fought. The Bavarians wished to dislodge the Tyrolese from the heights; and though they renewed the attack seven times, they were each time repulsed with the greatest slaughter. The insurgents afterwards broke, though armed only with hunting pieces, unprovided with bayonets, into the thickest ranks of our troops; and would in all probability have killed or taken our whole army, had they succeeded in destroying the bridge over the Inn Hall. As this project failed, the Bavarians were able during the 14th and 15th, to continue their retreat to Worzel, behind Rattenberg. There they took up a position for some time; and had afterwards the good fortune to reach Kufstein and Saltsburg.—In the battle of the 13th, near Inspruck, the Tyrolese lost 1000 men, and the French and Bavarians 5000 in killed, besides wounded and prisoners.
"The principal leader of the insurgents is a man of the name of Parfeyer. When summoned by the Duke of Dantzick to deliver up his arms before the 10th of August, he wrote him back an answer, desiring him to send two of his Aids-de-camp, who should decide—whether the Duke in the year 1795, when he was only General Lefebvre, at the head of such a force as he, (Parfeyer,) commanded, would have obeyed a similar summons. The insurgents are estimated at 80,000, a number which appears incredible; but several officers who have been present at the late occurrences, have assured me that an army of 60,000 is scarcely sufficient to obtain possession of the country; and that even a force of that magnitude would be incompetent, unless the severest measures were adopted:—Such as setting fire to the houses, driving away the cattle, occupying the sides of the mountains, and forcing the inhabitants to the top of their Alps, where they must either surrender, or perish by hunger.—Should the war break out again, our own frontiers will probably be exposed to the greatest devastation; and we may expect to see retaliated upon ourselves a part of the calamities we intend for the Tyrolese."
By the Mails.
NEW-YORK, November 9.
THE National Intelligencer of Monday last, announces the arrival of the despatches from France, per the Wasp, thus:—
"Lieutenant Haswell, the bearer of despatches from France, arrived in this city on Friday. We do not learn, that the information brought by him indicates any material alteration in the relations between this country and France."
[Mr. Smith, the editor, in this instance, is not, we think, very candid. He knows there is no prospect of an accommodation
with France—but, Mr. Smith has an improper leaning in favour of the Corsican Usurper. Justice however requires us to say, that Mr. Smith, who manages the National Intelligencer, is less virulent, than he was under the administration of the Monticello Philosopher.]
From a Liverpool paper, of September 25.
Reports have been in circulation during the week, of a Minister having been sent by the American Government to France, with proposals for a treaty between the two countries. The French government, it was said, being unable to come to any agreement with Mr. Armstrong, had referred the points in dispute to their resident in America. The powers sent to that Minister having arrived at the moment when the American government was under the first irritation of disappointment in having just learned the non-ratification of Mr. Erskine's arrangement, he had seized that favourable opportunity of pressing his proposals. These reports are believed by many to be well founded, but the ministerial papers think them destitute of probability. They say that a notification was made to the American Executive at the time Mr. Erskine's arrangement was rejected, that a Minister would be immediately despatched from this country, who it was hoped, would be able to adjust the differences between the two nations. It is not, therefore, say they, at all probable, that the American government would refuse to wait the arrival of our Minister, and that it would so suddenly adopt a policy hostile to every idea of an accommodation with Great-Britain.
GALLICK AMERICAN NOBILITY.
By our constitution no order of nobility can be created in this country, and this alone would form an impenetrable barrier to the erection of a monarchy, but not to its introduction, and the Emperor of the French has now very kindly laid a young nobility upon the stocks for us. Fall down, grateful Americans, and worship the rising Sun.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, } 12 o'clock, noon. }
The Emperor Napoleon has created Mrs. JEROME PATTERSON, of Baltimore, a DUCHESS of the House of Napoleon, with an Establishment of 40,000 crowns per annum. Her son, a PRINCE of the French Empire, Colonel Toussard, late of the American Revolutionary army, is appointed Governor of the young Prince, with the rank of General, and a splendid salary. He has left Philadelphia for Baltimore, to take upon himself the duties of his appointment. Baltimore is to be the Imperial and ROYAL RESIDENCE for the present. Most distinguished city, city of democrats! how art thou exalted above thy fellows! Peradventure, however, Philadelphia and New-York may also in time, experience a few drops of Imperial and Royal munificence; while Washington may become the St. Cloud of America. New-York Herald.
BOSTON, November 10.
Extract of a letter from Rotterdam, to a merchant in this town.
"SEPTEMBER 18, 1809.
"The great quantities of coffee and other articles, which are now imported by fraud, prevents the rise of the same. Within the space of a fortnight have thus been imported into East Friesland alone, upwards of 7000 bales of coffee.
"According to the late accounts from Paris, it appears there is no more fear of a rupture between France and the United States; but that the state of things will remain the same as heretofore.
"SEPTEMBER 29.
"The Danish government have prohibited the exportation of sugars from Holstein.
"OCTOBER 3.
"The disposition of our government in regard to the admission of Americans, has again considerably changed of late; so that it seems they are now determined not to admit any American cargoes whatever, even if they should consist only of articles permitted before, such as tobacco, ashes, whale oil, bark and medicines.
"The resolutions of our government in regard to trade, are now so fluctuating, that no dependence can be placed upon the duration of commercial regulations for any length of time, and therefore, it is very probable that if a vessel, with before permitted articles, should arrive, the admission of it might be obtained; but we repeat, that nothing can be said of it with certainty."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman on a tour to the Lakes, to his friend in New-Hampshire.
"OSWEGO, October 10, 1809.
"DEAR FRIEND,
"When I wrote you from Niagara I intended returning to Albany, by the way of Geneva and Utica; but the polite invitation of a gentleman who was going by water to Oswego, and my desire to view the country along the south shore of Lake Ontario, induced me to change my intended route. We set sail from Niagara on the 7th, at 9 A. M. with a fine breeze at west, sailing within a short distance of the shore, we had a fine view of the country as we passed; the land in general rises with a

gentle ascent from the lake; it is covered with excellent timber, and appears of the first quality. We could plainly perceive herds of deer bounding through the thickets, or ranging along the beach. We landed to have some sport, and soon killed two excellent ones. While ranging through the woods I was astonished at the magnitude of the trees; I measured several, the circumference of which were from 24 to 30 feet, and of a proportionate height; the timber is oak, button-wood, white, and beech-wood; a profusion of the largest grape vines were running to the tops. It appears as if the God of Nature had formed this part of the western country to be the garden of America. We arrived in the evening to, and entered the mouth of Genesee river, which forms an excellent harbour. The upper or great falls are about 12 miles above us, they are a great curiosity, the height is 96 feet. The intervals upon the river are equal to any in the world, and produce the necessaries of life in great abundance. At 11 o'clock next day we arrived at a place called Salt Port, (from some salines lately discovered there,) about 14 miles east of Genesee river. As I wished to view those bountiful productions of nature, we went on shore, and were received and entertained with the greatest hospitality, by a gentleman, one of the proprietors. The springs appear to issue from the foot of a bank and bed of a small river that ran by it, but has lately been turned a different course: the water is in a constant state of ebullition, and as clear as crystal; the brine is so fully saturated with salt, that from 10 to 14 oz. is extracted from a gallon. We cannot but admire the wisdom and goodness of Providence in supplying this western country with an article so essential to the support of mankind. From whence arise those springs? Do they proceed from some great body or mine of rock salt, similar to that in the vicinity of Cracow, in Poland; or does the earth in this place, like the deserts of Egypt and Syria, contain minute particles of salt, with which the water is saturated in its passage through it? This question I shall leave to you and others to investigate and decide. Those springs, and the land in the vicinity, belong to gentlemen of Massachusetts; they are establishing a manufactory of coarse and fine salt, the works are in considerable forwardness, and they expect to manufacture from 30 to 60 thousand bushels per year; the expence of which will not exceed 10 cents per bushel. The land here is excellent—the situations on the lake delightful.
"In the afternoon we rode about four miles from this place, to view, what is here denominated Nature's Turnpike—its direction is from east to west for nearly 150 miles; the diameter of the base is about 150 feet, it rises on each side by an easy ascent about 30 feet, it consists of round polished stones and gravel, intermixed with black earth; the whole mass bears no resemblance to the land on either side.—The road upon the same is far superior to any in the country, as it is dry and passable at all seasons. We look in vain for the causes that produced this novel curiosity. The pebbles have some analogy to those found on the shores of the lake. Can it be supposed that this elevation was in remote ages the southern boundary of the lake? Or was it raised by the aid of human industry? The first appears impossible—the last improbable. Although the numerous fortifications found in this country demonstrate, that a nation, far superior to the Aborigines, we have any knowledge of, must have been in possession of it. This country is settling very fast. In this town, (Ontario,) three years since, there was not an inhabitant; there are now upwards of 200.
"We embarked next morning, and after a pleasant run of 50 miles, arrived at this port. During our passage we passed two brigs and three sloops; and the number of vessels upon this lake shews that this section of the country, within a few years, can boast a great increase of population, manufactures and commerce."
FROM SPAIN.
Captain Wheelwright from Spain, yesterday favoured us with a file of Seville official, and Cadiz Gazettes, to the last of September. They do not contain any war news, excepting details of affairs of posts. The great body of the French force in Spain being concentrated in the Castiles, in front of Madrid; opportunity was given to the Spanish partisan corps, scattered over the peninsula, to attack the weakened French garrisons, and to destroy their foraging parties. The Patriots had recovered Santander. New risings of the Patriots were mentioned in the districts between Madrid and Bayonne. The position of the armies had not recently been changed.—The spirit of the Supreme Junta, and the people, appeared to be unabated; and the Junta were attending as much to the correction of ancient abuses, and the repeal of unpopular taxes, as they were to the accumulation of means to carry on the war. The extracts from the French papers copied into the Gazette of the Junta, are accompanied by very severe notes.
Captain Travers, arrived at Charleston from St. Pierre, (Mart.) which he left the 1st October, informs, that preparations were making at Martinico for an attack on Guadaloupe.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated November 5, 1809.
"I wish you to inform Captain —, that the Aurora, (a hiring French paper printed here,) has published a long letter from one David Boilie Warden, pretending to be a Consul and Agent of [American] prize causes in Paris; dated the 18th September, 1809. In this letter, this under-strapper of General Armstrong attempts to discredit some of the depositions published in the American papers by the Masters and Mates of vessels, of the cruelty and indifference shown to them by General Armstrong, while they were suffering the deprivation of their property and liberty in France. But the very apology of this under-strapper, will be found to prove the sufferings of our countrymen in France; the neglect of the Minister; and the infamous tyranny of the French tribunals; which after bribing common sailors, (principally foreigners,) to perjure themselves by an offer of half the property condemned; sentenced the Masters and Mates of the vessels, after condemning their property, to imprisonment on the oath of the perjured hirelings. But you may inquire who this Warden is.—I believe Captain — can give you information.—I am told by a gentleman from France, that he was an English or Irish renegado Priest; who ran away from his native country, to escape the lash of justice—that he appeared in Paris like a pauper, and supplicated Armstrong to employ him as a good English rebel; that Armstrong took him into his office as a Clerk, and afterwards advanced him to a higher situation. It appears by the bob to his name, that he is Agent for the property stolen from the Americans. I hope Captain — will no longer delay publishing a history of his sufferings, and the brutality of Armstrong towards him, while in France. With every virtuous man who knows him, his word will be received before a thousand oaths of such a fellow as Warden."
The Honourable John Condit, is elected a Senator of the United States for New-Jersey.
Providence, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1809.
For these six months we have heard much from the democratic press of what Bonaparte would do. We have been again and again told that our complaints against him would be attended to, and that he would render us fair and honourable satisfaction for the depredations which had been committed on our commerce. They have even gone so far as to insinuate to the publick, that they had well founded expectations that they should soon be able to announce the conclusion of a treaty with France. Had they for one moment reflected on the character of Napoleon, they would have known, and have been convinced that Mr. Armstrong would not have been able to effect any thing. He can and does make as good professions of friendship as any man. When we complain of his piratical depredations on our commerce, he says to our minister, "I will talk with you on that subject at another time, and all matters in dispute shall be settled together. It is not worth while to interrupt the friendship between the two nations about rifles, and in the mean time, things may be brought to a settlement."
This is the policy which has ever governed him, and this the language he has ever offered to those whom he wished to enslave. Under his professions of friendship he seized upon the King of Spain and sent him into French imprisonment; and has carried fire and destruction in his train, to establish his brother Joseph upon his throne. He is now playing the same tricks with us, that he has so successfully played with other nations. Who would have dreamed that the glory which surrounded the throne of Frederick the Great, would have so soon ceased to attract the attention of Europe? If with these examples staring us in the face we do not become wise in time, when it is too late, like them we shall lament our fate.
The Festival given at Richmond, in honour of our late illustrious and Embargo Jefferson, is now running the gauntlet of democratick eulogy, in the various papers advocating the cause of that most delectable party. There is one fact that they have neglected to state, and in order that our Ex-Chief Magistrate may receive all the honour that he deserves from the present age, and abundantly more than posterity will ever pay him, we beg leave to state, on the authority of various papers announcing the fact. It appears that the roar of the cannon, fired in honour of the occasion, broke about ninety panes in the windows of the house where this hallowed Jubilee was held. A serious controversy ensued, on the question who should be at the expence of their repair. It is rumoured that actions of law have been brought to ascertain the point, whether the person who fired the cannon, those who supplied
the powder, or those who instituted the festival, should pay the damages. We sincerely hope this case will be reported at large, for the benefit of our democrats.—They have a right to know who is responsible, to prevent future alterations on their meetings to commemorate an event so joyous as the present one.
Married.
At Newport, by the Rev. Mr. Eddy. Mr. JOSIAH LAWTON, to Miss JOANNA KNOWLES, daughter of the late Mr. Robert Knowles, both of that town.—By the Rev. Mr. Gibson, Mr. JOSEPH LYON, jun. to Miss PHEBE MUMFORD, daughter of the late Joseph Mumford, both of that town.
Died.
In this town, on Saturday last, of a dropsical complaint, Mrs. MARY FLETCHER, late of Rome, in the state of New-York, aged 51 years.
On Sunday morning last, Mrs. CYNTHIA BATTY, wife of Mr. William Batty, jun. and youngest daughter of Major Thomas Williams, in the 23d year of her age.
On Sunday last, Mr. BENJAMIN GORHAM, son of the late Major Jabez Gorham of this town, in the 24th year of his age. He had been for a long time past afflicted with a hectick complaint which he bore with resignation and christian fortitude to the end. Early professing christianity, he practised it, and found it at last so desirable a blessing that it reconciled him to a departure from life, and from one whose society gave to existence its blessing.
At Bristol, on the 11th inst. Mr. JOSEPH M'CLINTOCK, aged 49 years, after a distressing illness of four days, which he bore with that evenness of mind which supported him through a life of adversity, and finally accompanied him through the agonies of death. By his decease, he has left an affectionate consort and family of children, in grief, which tears cannot assuage, and with a loss the world cannot repair.
American Marine List. PORT OF PROVIDENCE.
NOVEMBER 14, 1809. ENTERED. Ships—Hope, Bowen, Newport; Robert Hale, Page, London. Brig—Caroline, Jones, Lisbon. Sloops—Dolphin, Johnson, Baltimore; Eliza, Currie, New-York; Providence, Currie, do. Polly, Brown, do. Minerva, Bliven, Newport. CLEARED. Brig—George Washington, Sheldon, Alexandria. Sloops—Maria, Comstock, New-York; Comet, Tolman, New-London; Shepherdess, Bliven, Newport; Maria, Gardner, do. Rebekah, Hicks, Warren. Portsmouth, November 11. FRENCH PIRACY!!
Yesterday arrived in this port, ship Laconia, Walker, 35 days from Liverpool.—Passengers, Captain Nichols of the ship Henrietta of Boston, and Captain Bunker of the ship Resolution of New-York. Captain Walker was captured 12th October, lat. 48 degrees, 40 min. long. 20, eight days out from Liverpool, by Le Decide, French privateer, Captain Briollet, ten days out from Bourdeaux. Captain Walker was released by the privateer upon giving a ransom of Nine Thousand Dollars in Bills of Exchange upon his owners in the United States; they took from the Laconia, the mate, Samuel Pray, and two seamen, Joseph W. Weld and Enoch Haslet, by their own consent, to be holden as hostages for the payment of the bills.
The Henrietta of Boston, Captain Nichols, with a cargo of iron, hard-ware, and dry goods, bound from Liverpool to New-York was captured within sight of the Laconia by the same privateer, and ordered for France. The captors declared the ship good prize, after examining her papers, which they sealed up and retained. They would not allow Captain Nichols nor his mate to remain on board their own ship.
The Resolution, Captain W. Bunker, bound from London to New-York in ballast, was captured two days before, by the same privateer. After taking out the crew of the Resolution, with her sea stores and some of her furniture, they attempted to sink and afterwards set fire to her. The Captain of the privateer informed Captain Bunker, that orders had been lately received at all the ports from the Emperor to take or destroy all vessels bound to or from any of the ports of his enemies, agreeable to the strictest construction of the Milan decree. The Resolution was the first ship captured by the privateer after leaving port. Two Passengers in the Henrietta and four of her seamen are on board the Laconia.
The following is a translation of the receipt given by the captor to Captain Nichols.
"I the undersigned, captain of the privateer Le Decide of Bourdeaux, fitted out by M. Balgurie, junior, certify, that I have captured this day, the ship Henrietta of Boston, Captain John Nichols, in virtue of the laws of my government, finding the said ship in contravention of the Imperial decree of 17th December, 1807. Done at
sea, on board the privateer Le Decide, 12th October, 1809. "BRIOLLET."
New-York, November 9. The brig Hiram, Hull, of New-York, on her passage from the Brasils for Lisbon, put into Martinico in distress, and afterwards sailed for Antigua. The day she left Martinico, she was captured by ten French row-boats, taken into Guadaloupe, and in 24 hours she, with her cargo, was condemned and sold!!! What do you say to this, Mr. Duane?
Capt. Travers, from Martinico, informs, that about 20 sail of American vessels were at St. Pierre; markets for American produce were looking up, in consequence of the non-intercourse; flour had risen to $18.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES FENNER, Esq. GOVERNOUR, CAPTAIN-GENERAL AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS: A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the General Assembly of the State aforesaid, on the fourth day of November instant, passed the following Resolutions, to wit:
"WHEREAS it becometh all men publicly to acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being; to express, with humility, their constant dependence upon Him, and with gratitude to render unto Him their sincere homage, thanksgivings and praises for all their blessings; imploring the continuance of the same, and the remission of their sins, through the merits of His Son Jesus Christ;
"Resolved therefore, That THURSDAY, THE THIRTIETH DAY OF NOVEMBER instant, be set apart as a DAY OF PUBLICK THANKSGIVING; and that it be recommended to the people of this State to assemble on that day, at their usual places of publick worship, and with devout and grateful hearts, to offer up their sincere adorations and praises to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, that He hath created us in wisdom and goodness, lighted our minds with intelligence, and breathed into us immortal spirits; That He hath guided and protected us through the vicissitudes and perils of another year: That He hath saved the United States from the ravages of that pestilence that walketh in darkness, and wasteth at noon-day: That although the rain hath been partially withheld, yet we are blessed with a sufficient harvest: That He hath upheld us as a nation, and preserved our peace, liberty and independence: That He hath surrounded us with a rich profusion of blessings, both temporal and spiritual; and more especially, That He, the giver of every good and perfect gift, hath enlightened the world with divine revelation, and is still permitting us to become partakers of that living fountain which He hath opened for the redemption of His children.
"And to beseech Him that He would be pleased still to regard us in mercy: That He would bless the risen and the rising generation, smile upon the means of education and advance the progress of science: That He would continue unto us seed time and harvest, and crown the labours of honest industry and enterprise with success: That He would prosper our manufactures, and remove all embarrassments from our commerce: That He would be pleased to look in favour on our beloved country, and avert from her every evil: That He would bless our government, and all those who are called to administer it, inspiring them with wisdom, and endowing them with fortitude, that they may govern as becometh the rulers of a free people: That He would look with an eye of pity and compassion upon bleeding Europe, strike from the arm of ambition the sword that sheds the blood of innocence and fills the world with misery, and speak peace to the contending nations: That He would extend His tender regards to every corner of the earth, and save all men from those evils to which the frailty of their natures exposes them: That He would teach them the precepts of the Gospel, unite them in the bonds of love, fill their hearts with piety, forgive their manifold sins and transgressions, and finally receive them into another and a better country, even an Heavenly."
"Resolved, That it be recommended to the people of this State, to abstain on that day from all unnecessary labour and unbecoming recreation; and that his Excellency the Governor be requested to issue his Proclamation accordingly."
I DO therefore, pursuant to the above recited Resolutions, issue this Proclamation, to make known the same, that the good people of the State may conform thereto, agreeably to the true intent and meaning thereof.
GIVEN under my Hand and the Seal of said State, at Providence, the sixth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine, and of Independence the thirty-fourth. JAMES FENNER. By His Excellency's Command, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
A FINE CHANCE.
THE noted DAIRY FARM owned by the subscriber, lying in Brooklyn, (Con.) containing 400 acres or upwards, will be sold at the price of $25 per acre—one third of the pay down, the other two thirds in ten equal annual payments, on good security. This Farm is well situated, and contains an uncommon proportion of good farming Land, with two Dwelling-Houses, a Grist-Mill with two Run of Stones, a Saw-Mill, Barns and other Out-Houses sufficient for the Farm. This Farm, exclusive of the Mills, before embargo times, for a number of years has cleared a rent of $750. As it was taken in Cheese, it is now rented, with the Mills, for two years from the first of April next, at $700 per annum, and the Tenant will quit, if the purchaser should wish; otherwise the lease and securities will be endorsed over. For other particulars, inquire of the subscriber, near Brooklyn Meeting-House. DANIEL TYLER. Brooklyn, (Con.) November 13, 1809.
SPANISH BRANDY—fifteen Pipes of excellent, just landing and for sale by BLODGET & POWER. GROCERIES—a variety, will be sold at Auction on FRIDAY next, at 10 o'clock. November 14, 1809.
TO BE SOLD,
On MONDAY the 27th instant, (if not disposed of before that time by private contract,) by Auction, in the Market-Place, Providence.
EIGHT SHARES in the STERLING FACTORY. Terms of sale will be made known at the time. The situation is good and secure, on a steady stream sufficient to turn 3000 Spindles the year round, which number, with preparation Machinery, the Building is calculated to hold—There is a good secure new Dam, an excellent Water-Wheel eight feet wide on the Float, cast Iron Cams six inches on the Tooth, Crown Wheel six inches on the Tooth, perpendicular Shaft five inches square, Fly-Wheel and Spur-Nut six inches on the Tooth, horizontal Shaft three and half inches square, all cast iron; one new double Carding Machine 36 inches on the Wire, calculated to discharge 500 pounds of good clear-carding per day; one Drawing Frame four Heads, one Roping Frame four Heads, and one Throstle Spinning-Frame containing 108 Spindles, with all the necessary apparatus thereto, all new, and in good working trim. Also, 20 acres of Land belonging to the Factory, the proportionable undivided Shares whereof will be sold or included in the Shares of the Factory. For further particulars, apply to the subscriber, in Providence. SAMUEL OGDEN. November 14, 1809.
NOYES & HALL,
Opposite the Baptist Meeting-House, HAVE just received, by the Ships Radius, from London, and Robert Burns, from Liverpool, (via New-York,) and offer for sale a general assortment of HARDWARE at wholesale, consisting of Cutlery, plated and common Saddlery, brass Cabinet Furniture, plated and brass Harness and Bridle Furniture; and a general assortment of other Goods, usually kept in a Hardware Store, viz. Locks, Hinges, Thumb-Latches, Hammers, Brads, Tacks, Sad-Irons, Shovels and Tongs, Warming-Pans, brass Kettles, metal Teapots, brass and iron Wire, plated, brass and iron Candlesticks; Flesh-Forks and Ladies, Glass and Sand-Paper, Whip Thongs, &c. &c. To enumerate every article of which, would exceed the reasonable limits of an advertisement. ALSO, A general assortment of wrought and cut Nails, at wholesale and retail. November 14, 1809.
FOR WILMINGTON, (N. C.)
THE Brig CANTON, SPOONER RUGGLES, Master, will sail by the 25th instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to S. RUGGLES, or STEPHEN ARNOLD. November 14, 1809.
PUBLICK NOTICE.
THE Subscribers, transacting business under the firm of the POMFRET MANUFACTURING COMPANY, have this day appointed ABAB ARNOLD as their Agent, and have duly authorized him to transact business of every description in their behalf.
They have opened a Store in Whitman's Buildings, next door to the Post-Office; where will be constantly kept a general assortment of COTTON YARNS, THREADS and CLOTHS of every description, and of the best quality manufactured in this country. Agents and others can be supplied at wholesale and retail by applying as above, or, at their Manufactory in Pomfret, to SMITH WILKINSON, general Agent for the concern.
OZIEL WILKINSON, JAMES RHODES, TIMOTHY GREENE, WILLIAM WILKINSON, A. I. & D. WILKINSON, CHR. & WM. RHODES, SMITH WILKINSON. Providence, October 25, 1809.
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of BOWEN, SNOW & Co. is dissolved by mutual consent. HORATIO G. BOWEN, HAMPTON R. SNOW, HENRY BOWEN. November 11, 1809.
WANTED,
APPRENTICES to the Business of making COTTON MACHINERY. Parents, or Guardians to Boys in the country, have an opportunity to put them to a good Business, where they may get a thorough knowledge of the above in its respective Branches, by applying to the subscriber, at his Workshop, near the Mill-bridge. SAMUEL OGDEN. November 14, 1809.
WANTED,
AN Apprentice to the Boot and Shoemaking Business. A smart active Lad, from 14 to 16 years of age, will meet with good encouragement. Apply to the subscriber, on the west side of the Bridge. JAMES ANTHONY, 2d. November 14, 1809.
NOTICE.
THE Members of the FEDERAL ADELPHI SOCIETY are hereby notified, that a Meeting of said Society will be held in the Senate Chamber, in the State-House, THURSDAY EVENING, 16th instant, at half past 6 o'clock. W. R. DANFORTH, Rec. Sec'y. November 14, 1809.
TO LET,
A HOUSE at the South End of the town, in Benefit-Street, recently occupied by THOMAS ALDRICH, a very convenient tenement. For further particulars inquire of PETER GRINNELL, or WILLIAM TAYLOR. November 14, 1809.

Fall and Winter GOODS.
This day received, and now opened at TIFFANY and HODGES'S, No. 6, CHEAPSIDE.
A LARGE and beautiful assortment of fresh imported FALL and WINTER GOODS, consisting of superfine black, blue, bottle-green, drab and mixed Broad- cloths; black, blue, drab, mixed and brown Cassimeres; black, bottle-green, brown, scarlet and lead Bombazets; Pelice Flan- nels, Sneyes, Plains, Sattinets, Ratinets, Widhorses, Durants, first quality Rose Blankets, at reduced prices, from 5 to 12 1/2 grs. black, blue, bottle-green, lead and crimson Tabby Velvets; black and olive twilled do. elegant Toilet and Swansdown Velvets, Ratinets, Coatings, Swanskin, Flannels of all colours, Silk, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery; India Cottons, English Shirting do. black, white and coloured Cambricks; Ginghams, Calicoes, a beauti- ful assortment of Fancy Muslins; with a variety of other articles, which will be sold at very reduced prices.
November 7, 1809. tf. EXCHANGE on New-York and Boston, at short sight, for sale by J. B. WOOD. November 7, 1809.
THE subscriber, appointed by the Hon- Court of Probate of the town of Prov- idence, Administrator on the Estate of WILLIAM WESTCOTT, late of said Prov- idence, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby calls upon all indebted to said Es- tate to make immediate payment, to JAMES WEEDEN. North-Providence, November 6, 1809.
INDIA GOODS, &c. BLODGET & POWER Have just received, and offer on accom- modating terms, TWENTY Bales of Gurrals, Mamoo- dies, Checks, &c. Also, 10 Pipes Spanish Brandy, 7 Chests Bohemian Tea, 100 Hds. Molasses 50 Boxes Havana brown Sugars. October 31, 1809. tf.
MAIL-STAGE LINE FROM PROVIDENCE TO NEWPORT. THE subscribers hereby inform the pub- lick, that the old Providence and Newport Line of Mail Stages runs as her- etofore, viz. leaves Providence every day, (Sundays excepted,) at 9 o'clock, A.M. and arrives at Newport at 4 P.M. the same day; leaves Newport at 9 o'clock, A.M. and arrives at Providence at 1 o'clock, P.M. They can also furnish Ex- tra Carriages and Horses at short notice. Gentlemen and Ladies wishing to take seats for Newport are requested to call at the subscriber's house in Providence, or Col. EBENEZER MACOMBER's inn, and for seats to Providence they are invited to call at PELEG FISH's, or RICHARD BAR- BER's Hotel in Newport, where the Books are kept. ISAAC FISH, Providence. PELEG FISH, Newport. November 7, 1809.
FRESH FLOUR. NOW landing from on board the brig George Washington, and for sale by SALMON ARNOLD, on the Long Wharf, a quantity of FRESH FLOUR. November 3, 1809.
LUMBER. For Sale, on board Schooner Columbia, ly- ing at the wharf north east of Colonel Carllie's, 15 M. Clear seasoned Pine Boards, 6 M. Merchantable do. 40 M. Shingles, 1700 Feet Pine Deck-Plank, 3 M. Birch Plank, and 3 1/2 M. Clap- boards. Apply on board said Schooner. November 3, 1809.
For Sale, Freight or Charter, THE fast-sailing Schooner LUCRETIA, 56 tons burthen, now lying at Ed- dy's Point; she has just had a thorough repair, and is ready for sea. For further particulars, inquire of JOHN S. EDDY, or BENJAMIN A. BATTEY, both at Eddy's Point. November 3, 1809.
Fall and Winter Goods. This day received, and now opening at WATSON & GLADDING'S, CHEAPSIDE, at the sign of the BUNCH of GRAPES.
SUPERFINE black, blue, bottle-green, mixed, drab and corbo Broadcloths; double milled do. double milled Cassi- meres, low-priced do. lead, scarlet, drab and black Pelice Flannels; black and green Cassimeres, black, green, bottle- green, crimson, lead and corbo coloured Bombazets, at reduced prices; 3 Bales of low-priced Broadcloths, cheap; first chop Rose Blankets, from 7 to 12 1/2 grs. made of the finest of Wool; Flannels of all colours cheap; India Cottons, per bale, piece or yard, at reduced prices; Cambricks, Di- mities, Fancy Muslins, hollister, dotted, cut, striped, plain, leno and spidernet Mus- lins; Silk and Worsted Hosiery, British Cottons, black twilled Cambricks, black and plain Lustings, milled hollister Mus- lins, Ginghams, Calicoes, Chintz Furni- tures, black and plaid Silk Handkerchiefs with articles too numerous to mention. They have also received this day, direct from the manufacturers, Ten Trunks of MUFFS and TIPPLETS, viz. real Sable, Elk, Bear, black Jenet, North-West Sable, North-West mock Sa- ble, and Canada mock Bear, which will be sold at the most reduced prices. October 17, 1809. 12t.
NOTICE. THE Creditors of GEORGE EDDY, Shipwright, are requested to render in their Demands to JOHN ANDREWS, on the West Side of the Bridge, for adjust- ment; where security will be given if re- quired. October 24, 1809.
NEW GOODS.
JOHN R. CARPENTER, No. 8, MARKET-SQUARE.
Is now opening a large supply of FALL and WINTER GOODS, received by the ships President Adams and Packet, at Boston; among which are,
SUPERFINE , middling and low-priced Broadcloths Cassimeres Cassimets Coatings Fearnoughts and Duffsels Plains Devonshire Kerseys Drab and mixed Sattinets Bombazets Pelice Flannels Ratinets Wildbores Calicoes and Furnitures of all descriptions White and coloured Cambricks Twilled do. do. Pink and dark Ginghams Cambricks and common Dimities A large variety of India Cottons, by the piece or yard One Bale of India Checks of a good quality Linen and Factory Cotton do. A few pieces of Russia Sheeting 50 Bolls of Ravens Duck Brown Linens Oilcloths Velvets Tabby Velvets of all colours Ladies and Gentlemen's black and slate coloured worsted Hose Lamb's Wool Hose Plain and fancy Leno Muslins Book and Jacomet do. A large variety of Ribbons Cotton and Silk Bandanees White and figured Handkerchiefs of all descriptions Pins, Needles and Tapes of all kinds Cotton Threads in Hanks and Balls Leather, Cotton and Netting Suspenders 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12-gr. Blankets, of a very superior quality A variety of Coat and Vest Buttons Basket and Glass Buttons of all kinds Yellow, red, white, green and crimson Flannels of all descriptions, With almost every other article usually called for in the Dry Goods line, too nu- merous for an advertisement.
As he is Agent for a Cotton and Woollen Factory, he has constantly on hand, a very large variety of HOMESPUN COTTON and WOOLLEN GOODS, such as Sheeting and Shirting Cottons of all widths and qualities, by the piece or yard, brown and whitened Apron and Shirting Checks of a superior quality Bedtickings of various prices White, black, red, olive, light and dark blue Threads, in skeins and balls, by the pound or at retail Two and three threaded whitened Yarn for Knitting Warp and Filling of all numbers, at Fac- tory prices Woollen Cloths of different colours, from 6 to 18 s. per yard Also, milled Flannels of all colours, of an excellent quality. All the above-mentioned Goods will be sold at wholesale or retail, on such terms as cannot fail to suit those who may call and see them. J. R. CARPENTER, is still Agent for Messrs. BARRETT and SHATTUCK, Silk, Cotton and Woollen Dyers, of Boston, all persons who wish to have any Garments or Goods Dyed, will, by sending them to his Store, have their orders executed with fidelity and despatch. October 24, 1809. tf.
NOTICE.
THE Subscriber having taken into Part- nership JOHN FYFE, will in future transact business under the firm of PETER HATTRICK and Co. PETER HATTRICK.
PETER HATTRICK and Co.
Have received, at their Store, Main-Street, next door to Messrs. Adams and Lo- throp's, and at New-York, which will be here in a few days, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Scotch and English Goods, suitable for the present and approaching seasons, consisting in part of the follow- ing, viz. SUPERFINE, mid, Ginghams, ding and low-priced White and coloured Broadcloths; Cambricks, Ratinets, Shirting Cottons, Coatings, Velvets, Plains, Bindings, Blankets, Hosiery, Flannels, White Threads, Cassimets, Brown Holland, Printed and Pullicat Cassimeres, Handkerchiefs and Sattinets, Shawls, Bombazets, Plain and fancy le- Wildbores, no. and book Mus- Calicoes, lins, &c. &c. which are offered for sale on accommo- dating terms, by the piece or package. ALSO, A few Bales of best Ingram and com- mon CARPETING, and three Boxes of white Linen THREADS, by the Box and Bale only. September 29, 1809. tf.
WANTED,
A MAN to take charge of the Carding, and another to take charge of the spinning in a Cotton Manufactory.—Also wanted, a Man who understands Colouring Cotton Yarn and Cloth. None need apply unless they bring good recommendations. Inquire at The American Office. October 13, 1809. tf.
SHERRY WINE.
SIXTY Quarter-Casks of Sherry Wine, of a superior quality, and imported less than 10 days ago, can be bought from GEORGE W. MARTIN, At a very reduced price for cash or nego- tiable paper. Newport, Church-Street, 7 August 26, 1809. tf.
JOHN YOUNG,
At the first corner Store south of the Market, HAS FOR SALE,
A VERY general assortment of GENUINE GROCERIES, viz. Old Madeira, Teneriffe, Sherry, Lisbon, Port, Claret and other Wines of the first quality; old Cognac Brandy, superior old Jamaica Spirits, Geneva, Cherry Rum, best Cordials of various kinds, Bourdeaux and Martinique, in Bottles; Mace, Nut- megs, Cloves, Citron, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Ginger, Starch, fresh Turkey- Figs, Prunes, Muscadels and Bloom Raisins, Sultana and Cask ditto, Currants, sof- shelled Almonds, excellent Bottle and Flask Oil, Table Salt in baskets, India- Soy, Catsup, Loaf and other Sugars, Olives, Capers Nasturtions, Anchovies, preserved Sweetmeats and Fruits of different kinds in Brandy and other Syrups, Tamarinds, Spermaceti and Mould Tallow Candles, Windsor Soap, Bar ditto, Cayenne Pepper per lb. or bottle, Peppercorns in bottles best Brown Stout Porter and excellent bot- tled Cider—Gunpowder, Hyson and other Green and Souchong TEAS, of the last importations, warranted good; Coffee, No. 1 and No. 2 Chocolate, &c. &c. A few handsome LIQUOR CASES, with white Glass Bottles, very convenient. CIGARS.
A number of Boxes first quality Spanish Cigars of an excellent flavour, will smoke free, and are acknowledged by the best judges to be of a superior kind. Fresh Lemons, Oranges and Limes. Preparation for Punch, of an excellent quality, in bottles. N. B. Madeira, Port, Claret, Sherry and Lisbon Wine, of very superior quality, in bottles—recommended by Physicians to those who are sick, and by J. Y. to the well and healthy. Cash given for empty Bottles and good clean Mustard and Hemp-Seed. Past favours gratefully acknowledged. September 1, 1809. tf.
NOTICE
is hereby given to all those who are indebted to the Estate of Colonel CHRISTOPHER OLNEY, deceased, or the late firm of CHRISTO- PHER C. OLNEY and Co. to call on the subscriber and adjust the same, as he is particularly desirous of making a speedy settlement without the disagreeable neces- sity of putting his accounts into the hands of an Attorney. N. G. OLNEY. October 20, 1809.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN
HAS Proposals opened for Printing by Subscription, a Course of LECTURES on RHETORICK, by John Q. Adams, late Professor of Rhetoric in Harvard Univer- sity; to be handsomely printed in two oc- tavo volumes, at two dollars per volume.— The subscription is nearly closed, and will be open but a short time longer; when closed, the price will be considerably en- hanced. Also, sub-crition received for a Novel in three 12-mo vols. from the French of Madame Cotton, authoress of the elegant Novel of Elizabeth, or the Exiles of Sibe- ria, at one dollar per vol. New Works received, for Sale or Circu- lation: Thornton Abbey, being a series of Letters on Religious subjects, 1 vol. The Star in the East, a Sermon by the Rev. Claudius Buchanan, LL. D. Warburton's Letters to his Friend, 1 vol. 8-vo. Petrarch's Sonnets, Hugginiana, being a collection of the most esteemed productions, exposing the art of making a noise in the world without beating a Drum or crying Oysters, &c. The Cutter, showing the art of Cutting Friends and Acquaintances. October 27, 1809.
NOTICE.
Just published at the Shakespeare Gallery, New-York, and for sale at the Providence Circulating Library, THE Rambler's Magazine, No. 1, price 31 1/4 cents per number, to be con- tinued as often as sufficient matter author- izes. ALSO, A few copies of the third American edi- tion of Celebs in search of a Wife Webster's large and small Dictionary Walker's do. do. The World Dissected for the instruction of Youth in Geography, price 4 dollars Geographical Cards, price 2 dollars Ledgers, Journals, Day and Cash-Books, made of the best paper, and well bound, ruled for 1 s. d. and dollars and cents Single Plays, a good assortment. October 20, 1809.
BOSTON and PROVIDENCE
STAGE OFFICE.
THE publick are hereby informed, that the Stage-Books for Boston, are kept at EBENEZER FOSTER'S Inn, near the Market; where Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and take their seats. Extra Carriages at the shortest no- tice. JOHN NEDHAM and CO. July 14, 1809. tf.
THE subscriber wishes to pur-
chase a quantity of STRAW BRAID, of different kinds, for which prompt pay will be made. HE HAS FOR SALE, American Cotton and Woollen manufac- tured GOODS. ISRAEL DAY, jun. High-Street, October 17, 1809.
Copartnership formed.
ALMHEST EVERETT & SAMUEL S. STILLWELL having entered into Copartnership, and embarked for Charleston, (S. C.) where they intend to transact COMMISSION BUSINESS under the firm of EVERETT & STILLWELL, inform their friends, and the publick, that they shall be at all times grateful for their patronage. Whatever Business may be committed to their charge shall be faith- fully executed, and the smallest favour gratefully acknowledged. October 27, 1809. tf.
FOR SALE BY
EDWARD DEXTER,
ONE hundred and thirty-three Chests of IMPERIAL TEA 1300 do. of Hyson do. 1500 do. of Hyson-skin do. 250 do. of Young Hyson do. 320 Boxes of Hyson Chulan do. 350 Chests of Souchong do. 180 Whole } Chests of Bohea TEA 120 Half } 60 Quarter } 240 Boxes of China Ware, consisting of Dining, Breakfast and Tea Sets 27 Boxes of Silks, containing Sattins, Sarcenets, Handkerchiefs and Shawls 250 Barrels of superfine Flour 30 Bags of Coffee 5 Hds. of Loaf-Sugar A few Pipes of Madeira, Lisbon and Tene- riffe Wine, of a superior quality A few Hds. of old St. Croix Rum 400 Bushels of Salt 20 Hds. of Tobacco 1400 Bushels of Corn 6000 lb. of Carolina Bacon. ALSO, The Sloop FRIENDSHIP, a staunch vessel, and well found, suitable for a New- York packet, with the prin- cipal part of the Cabin Furniture. July 7, 1809. tf.
Prizes worthy of Farmers, Merchants,
Mechanicks or Labourers.
LOTTERY
FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LITE-
RATURE.
BALTIMORE GRAND LOTTERY
commences drawing this month, (No- vember,) in the city of Baltimore. 2 Prizes of $20,000 3 do. 10,000 3 do. 5,000 2 do. 2,500 10 do. 1,000 15 do. 500 20 do. 200 And a host of prizes of 100, 50, 20, &c. Present price, Wholes $11 50, Quar- ters $3, but will soon rise. RIVER LEHIGH GRAND LOTTERY. 2 Prizes of $10,000 2 do. 5,000 2 do. 2,500 3 do. 1,000 6 do. 500 15 do. 200 And a general assortment of prizes of 100, 50, 20, 10, &c. Whole Tickets, $4 Quarter, do. $1 25, but will soon rise. This Lottery has commenced drawing in Philadelphia. PENNEMACK LOTTERY. (Philadelphia,) commences this month, (November.) SCHEME. 1 Prize of $10,000 1 do. 6,000 1 do. 4,000 1 do. 3,000 3 do. 2,000 6 do. 1,000 10 do. 500 20 do. 200 And a number of prizes of 100, 50, 20, &c. Tickets, $6 Quarters, $1 75 Orders for the above Tickets will be received by GEORGE TAYLOR, jun. Philadelphia, or J. B. WOOD, Prov- idence, Rhode-Island. All Tickets obtained at J. B. Wood's Office, (if they draw prizes,) the prize money will be paid there, which is of the utmost importance to purchasers. Regular lists of prizes will be sent to the above office of J. B. Wood, as soon as the Lot- teries have completed drawing, when ad- venturers can examine their numbers. N. B. All Letters for Tickets must be post paid, and enclose good current Bank Notes. Philadelphia, October 26, 1809.
NEW GOODS.
PETER BROWNLLE,
No. 9, CHEAPSIDE.
HAS just received a large assortment of Goods, suitable for the present and approaching seasons, consisting of the fol- lowing articles, viz.—Bottle-green, black, blue, smoke and mixed Broadcloths; red, green, yellow and white Flannels; Coat- ings, Plains, drab, bottle-green, black, brown and mixed Cassimeres; black, scarlet, snuff and slate Bombazets; Wild- bores, Durys and Ratinets, black, snuff and slate Tabby Velvets, common do. Silver Cods, 75 pieces of Calicoes of dif- ferent prices and figures, pink, buff and blue Ginghams; white, black and colour- ed 4 and 6-gr. Cambricks; Furniture, Cambricks and common Dimities, English Shirting Cottons, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery, India Cottons of all kinds, India and homemade Checks, Jacomet and Mull Cambricks, figured and plain Lenos, spi- dernet, laced, seeded, veined and Book Muslins; white and black Laces, black and white Footing Lace, 4, 5 and 6-gr. Cotton Shawls; Pullicat, Madras and Can- ton Checks; Silk Hankerchiefs, Cotton and Silk Bandanees, white and printed Pocket-Handkerchiefs, Copperplates and Chintzes, No. 3, 3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2, and 5 Pack Pins; White Chapel Needles, 3, 6, 7 and 8-gr. Cotton Damask Diaper; Diaper Nap- kins, black, green, pink and white Sarce- nets; black Crape, black Sattins and Lu- stings, Ladies' short Kid and long and short Silk Gloves, Coat and Vest Buttons, Leather and Cotton Suspenders, Marking Canvass, black and white Bonnet Paper, Ribbons, Shoe and Quality Bindings, Tapes and Bobbins, 26 and 28 inch Umbrellas, Gentlemen's Beaver and common Gloves, Linen Cambricks, Brown Linens, Cotton Thread in balls and hanks, of all colours and kinds, Cotton Yarn and Cotton Bed- ticks, with almost every other article usu- ally kept in a Dry Goods Store, at whole- sale or retail, on such terms as will not fail to suit every person who is in want of Goods. Town and country customers are requested to call and see for themselves.— Every favour will be thankfully received. October 10, 1809. tf.
FALL GOODS.
This day opening at the Store of C. POTTER, No. 3, MARKET-SQUARE.
SEVERAL Packages of Fall and Win- ter Goods, consisting of Broadcloths, Plains, Cassimeres, Sattinets, Serges, Baizes, Flannels, Coatings, Fearnoughts, Bombazets, Durants, Worsted Hosiery, and a great variety of other articles suit- able for the approaching season. ALSO, A variety of Furniture Chintz and Dimi- ty, chintz coloured Bed Lace and Fringe, with every other article usually kept in an English Goods Store; all of which will be sold low for cash or approved credit, at wholesale or retail. September 29, 1809. 12t.
THE Connexion in trade be-
between GILES LUTHER and E. D. PEARCE, was dissolved on the 9th day of March last, by mutual consent. GILES LUTHER, EARLE D. PEARCE. October 20, 1809.
FARMS FOR SALE.
The subscriber offers for sale the following Farms in the State of Connecticut:
ONE in the north Society in Coventry, on the road leading from Hebron to Tolland, containing about 110 acres of ex- cellent Land, about two miles from the Meeting-House, half a mile from a School, and 100 rods from a good Grist-Mill and Saw-Mill. The Farm lies on Skungamug River, has about 25 acres of interval, the remainder upland, and consists of mowing, ploughing, pasturing, wood and timber land; will cut from 35 to 40 tons of hay annually, is well watered by the above ri- ver, and a number of living springs. There are on the premises a very neat, convenient Dwelling-House, Barn and Out-Houses entirely new, and nearly finished; a Well of Water which never fails, within ten feet of the door; a thrifty young Orchard just beginning to bear, and an old one some- what decayed.
Two in the first society in Hartland, pleasantly situated about one mile south of the Meeting-House, and within 20 miles of Hartford; one contains about 240 acres, with a large, good one story House, with two chimneys, well finished, and conven- ient for two families; three Barns, Out- Houses, &c. all in good repair; has about 40 acres of mowing, 150 of ploughing and pasturing and 50 of wood; has good Or- charding, is well watered and well fenced. The other Farm contains about 60 acres, with a small one story Farm-House, Barn and Orchard; well proportioned into mow- ing, pasturing, ploughing and woodland; well watered and under good improvement. Possession given immediately.
Three Farms pleasantly situated in the north part of Granville, they adjoin each other, and contain about 330 acres, and are extremely well calculated for the set- tlement and neighbourhood of a family con- nexion. One contains about 125 acres, with a two story House and Barn, and three flourishing young Orchards; will cut an- nually from 25 to 30 tons of good hay. One of 115 acres, with a one story House, Barn and young Orchard, will cut from 25 to 30 tons of hay; and one of about 90 acres, with a one story House, Barn, and a young Orchard; will cut from 8 to 12 tons of hay. These Farms are well watered, well fenced, and suitably proportioned into mowing, pasturing, ploughing and wood- land; and will be sold separately or to- gether, and possession may be had imme- diately.
Also one in Blanford, of fifty acres, with a House and Barn; well watered, under good improvement; and well pro- portioned into mowing, pasturing, plough- ing and woodland. The above Farms will be sold on rea- sonable terms, and long credit given for a considerable part of the purchase, on the payment of annual interest.
The subscriber also offers for sale, an eligible and convenient stand for a Tavern and Store, in the town of Vernon, on the Hartford and Tolland Turnpike Road; twelve miles from Hartford, and about the same distance from Stafford Springs; late- ly occupied as a Tavern and Store by Mr. Lebbeus P. Tinker, and now occupied by Mr. James Chapman; consisting of a neat, spacious well finished House and Store, two Barns, one entirely new and large, having sufficient stabling, and every neces- sary accommodation for a Tavern; about three acres of Land, including a Garden, with considerable fruit, and an Orchard that will produce from 20 to 30 barrels of cider annually. Also, ten acres of Wood- land, within one mile of the above stand.
Also, one hundred thousand acres of Land, in New-Connecticut; part of which lays in the flourishing towns of Hartford, Vienna, Nelson, and Rootstown; settled from thirty to sixty families in each town. These towns are well watered, and well accommodated with roads, Grist-Mills and Saw-Mills; the land is of a good quality, the water is good, and the country re- markably healthy; and part is situated in three entire towns of about 15,000 acres each, and in several tracts of land from one thousand to four thousand acres, not surveyed into lots, and which the sub- scriber will sell either by the whole town- ship or tract, or by any less quantity, as may best suit purchasers. It will be no- ticed, that the price of land, in the unset- tled towns and tracts, will be considerably less than those towns which are settling, and will not only give to an individual or company who may purchase, the advan- tage of a first choice, but also will secure to them, the rise in the value of the lands. A good title, and the most liberal terms given to purchasers.
EPHRAIM ROOT.
For further particulars, apply to JOSEPH ROGERS, Esq. at Hartford, Connecticut. Hartford, (Con.) October 8, 1809. 6m.
PUBLISHED TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, by DUNHAM and HAWKINS, At the sign of the AMERICAN EAGLE, Opposite the Market. $3 50 PER ANNUM.—HALF IN ADVANCE.