The Rhode-Island Republican (Newport, R.I.), 1809-11-15 00:00:00

THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
No. 35.
NEWPORT, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1809.
Vol. I.
NEWPORT, R. I.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED ON WEDNESDAYS, BY WILLIAM SIMONS, No. 15, MILL-STREET.
TERMS.
The paper is printed once a week, at 2 dollars a year, one half in advance.
Advertisements conspicuously inserted, at the rate of 1 dollar and 50 cents a square, for three weeks—smaller one in the same proportion.
Printing, in all its variety, executed with accuracy and despatch. Orders respectfully solicited.
William and Henry Moore,
OFFER FOR SALE,
AT THEIR STORE, NO. 5, MARKET-SQUARE, For Cash, Country Produce, or approved Credit, at as low prices as can be purchased at any store in Newport.
 30 boxes excellent brown SUGARS;  5 do. do. white do.  20 bbls. do. do. do.  2000 wt. excellent COFFEE;  10 chests Souchong TEAS;  5 do. Hyson do.;  5 do. do. do.;  10 casks GINGER;  Bags of PEPPER; do. PIMENTO;  5 pipes Country GIN, of a superior quality;  5 bds. 3d proof W. I. RUM;  15 do. N. E. do.;  IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, and HARD WARE;  NAILS of all kinds;  ANCHORS, of every size;  Sundry articles in the Dry Goods Line;  4 bales COTTON. 
Also, at their Store, No. 100, THAMES-STREET, A general and extensive assortment DRY GOODS, as cheap as can be found.
All the above articles will be sold at wholesale or retail. N. B. All those persons who have long standing accounts, are desired to call and settle the same by cash or note.
CASH,
And the highest price given for good clean Flax-Seed, Tow-Cloth or Feathers. Wanted, 2000 bushels good clean Barley. Apply at No. 5, MARKET-SQUARE. Nov. 8.
Watches' Watch-Makers' and Jewellers' Tools, Materials, &c.
Thomas & Benj. Demilt,
No. 156, Water-Street, New-York. OFFER for Sale on the most reasonable terms, the following articles selected, by one of the Firm at the Manufactories, and purchased for cash:—viz.—Chronometers; detached, duplex, patent lever, horizontal, double balance, wheels, and a great variety of verge Watches, of different prices; earemgoram and cornelian Seals, most fashionable patterns; gilt Chains; Seals and Keys; silk Watch Strings; best prepared Oil for watches; a general assortment of Clock and Watch-Springs; Watch Glasses, Dials and Verges; steel Wire, assorted round and square; pinion do. do. of 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12; click and brass Wire; Brass for fuses and barrels; roll'd cast Steel for repeating work; Watch Bolts and Springs for English and French watches; gold and metal Hands, assorted from size No. 3 to 12, some with very small sockets, suitable for French watches; Watch Pinions of 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12; clock do.; Forged and Brass Works; do. Movements; watch and clock makers, jewellers and lever-smiths Files, of a superior quality; very superior Hand Saws; cross cut and mill saw do.; Blue Stone for jewellers; turkey stone Slips; 2, 3 and 4 row watch Brushes; 2 1/2 and 4 inch time piece Dials; Geneva Draw Plates; do. Pivot Files, and an extensive assortment of Clock and Watch Maker's, and Jeweller's Tools. New-York, Nov. 5, 1809.
LOPEZ & DEXTER,
OFFER FOR SALE,
 36 Punccheon St. Croix RUM;  11 Pipes 4th Proof Spanish BRANDY;  15 do. 1st do. Country GIN;  10 do. Madeira WINE;  24 Quarter Casks Lisbon do.;  73 Chests Souchong TEA;  8 do. Hyson Skin do.;  26,000 lbs. West-India COFFEE;  15 Bgs PIMENTO;  74 Bales Upland COTTON;  100 Boxes Muscatel RAISINS;  55 Barrels N. Y. Inspected Prime PORK;  60 Tons assorted Swedes' IRON;  700 Quistals CODFISH;  15 Boxes Window GLASS;  150 Reams Wrapping PAPER;  100 do. Writing do.;  3 Hogsheads LOAF SUGAR. 
—ALSO— The following Fresh Imported DRY GOODS:—
 5 Cases India Silks;  690 Pieces Blue Nankeen;  200 do. Yellow ditto;  250 do. White ditto;  3 Bales Superfine Broadcloths;  Cases Cotton Sewings;  do. Fancy Prints;  1 do. English Sewing Silks;  1 do. Men's and Women's Gloves;  2 do. Cotton Shirting;  1 do. Fancy Muslins;  1 do. Marseilles Vesting;  1 do. Cambric Muslins;  1 do. Bombazetts;  1 Bale Cassimers;  1 Case Velvets;  100 Pieces Russia Diaper;  50 do. Bed, Yellow and Brown Bandanogs. 
Newport, August 16, 1809. Fearing & Fairman, HAVE just received in addition to their former supply, an assortment of FANCY DRY GOODS, which will be sold on the most reasonable terms. Newport, September 6, 1809.
REMOVAL.
THE Subscribers have removed their Auction and Commission Store to that very eligible stand 94, Thames-Street, directly opposite Messrs. WANN & HATHBONE'S Book-Store, a part of which was lately occupied by PAUL M. MUNROE, Esq. as an Office, where they continue to transact Auction and Commission business. Those who may please to employ them may depend on a faithful and prompt attendance being given to their interest.
FOR SALE —on terms unusually good.
 20 Chests Campoy Tea,  10 Pipes Country Gin,  20 Bgs Coffee,  10 bbls. Pimento. 
The above Goods, being separate consignments, will be sold at prices greatly reduced, in order to close the Sales.
N. B. Those indebted to the Subscribers, are requested to settle immediately.—All orders from distant customers will be duly attended to. HENRY V. CRANSTON, & CO.
BOOKS at Reduced Prices.
W. PELHAM, BOOKSELLER, No. 59, Cornhill, Boston,
OFFERS for Sale, the whole or any part of his Miscellaneous and Professional Books, at the unusual discounts, specified below. On comparing these discounts with the usual course of business it will obviously appear, that purchasers for private and social libraries, will consult their interest in favouring him with their early orders. The collection comprises a variety of valuable works in Law, Physick, Divinity, Architecture, Navigation, History, Biography, Voyages, Travels, Poetry, Novels, &c. His object in making so considerable a reduction from the established prices is to dispose of his stock as quickly as possible, in order to supply its place with a more general assortment of Paper and Stationary than he has hitherto kept; and purchasers will consequently reflect that such opportunities of supplying themselves occur but seldom.
AMERICAN PUBLICATIONS,
 For Cash only,  From 1 to 10 dollars, discount 10 per cent.  10 to 20 " " 20 per cent.  30 to 50 " " 25 per cent.  50 and upwards, " " 30 per cent. 
IMPORTED BOOKS,
 For Cash only,  From 1 to 10 dollars, discount 5 per cent.  10 to 30 " " 10 per cent.  30 to 50 " " 12 1/2 per cent.  50 and upwards, " " 15 per cent. 
The following will continue to be sold at the usual rates:
 BIBLES, 4to. 3to. and for Schools, a great variety.  Testaments, 8vo. and 120 Episcopal Prayer Books, various editions—Psalms and Hymns, School Books, and Children's Toy Books.  American and English Writing Papers;—Wafers Lead Pencils, Quills of superior quality, few Penknives, Inkstands, of various patterns, &c. &c.  Columbian, and Eagle Playing-Cards, Highlander, and Merry Andrews.  An assortment of elegant Patterns for Embroidery.  Almanacks for 1810, by the gross, dozen or single. 
Boston, Oct. 25, 1809.
JAMES WESTGATE, BAKER,
No. 195, Thames-Street, Offers for sale, 100 bbls. excellent Ship Bread. Groceries of all kinds, Crackers and Ginger Bread put up at the shortest notice. Newport, March 23.
JOESPH BRIGGS,
No. 63, Thames-street,
HAS for sale—100 bbls. Prime Pork, warranted; Gin, per pipe. Also—An assortment of GROCERIES.
N. B. He transacts Commission Business. Those who are disposed to favour him in this line, may depend on his exertions in their behalf.
STORAGE for goods may be had by applying as above. July 26.
GODFREY WENWOOD,
HAS FOR SALE,
On the most reasonable Terms,
A QUANTITY of Ship and Cabin Bread; Alexandria and New-York Flour of the first quality; Molasses by the gallon; coarse and blown Salt by the bushel; Ginger and Pearl-Asb by retail.—Also, Mystick Tyle by the dozen, and Philadelphia Bricks by the hundred; Hops by the pound; Malt by the bushel or smaller quantity; Wheat Bran by the bushel; Coal by the bushel.—Also, A quantity of Bricks and Tile, made of Pipe Clay, suitable for Ovens.
Newport, Aug. 30, 1809.
The Progressive Company,
AT THEIR GRAINERY AND GROCERY STORE, No. 11, LONG-WHARF,
Have for Sale, Wholesale and Retail, at the lowest current prices,
A Constant supply of Rye and Indian Corn; do. do. Rye and Indian Meal; Flour, of the most approved brands.
An extensive assortment of GROCERIES and LI-
QUORS—among which are—
 10 bds. 3d proof St. Croix and Antigua Rum;  20 pipes 4th proof Spanish Brandy;  20 quarter casks Sherrey Wine;  20 boxes Raisins; 20 do. Chocolate;  Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea Teas, by the chest or lesser quantity, &c. &c.  1600 bushels Esuma Salt, of a superior quality;  1500 do. Liverpool do.  500 do. Turks-Island do.  500 do. Bonavista do.  Also—a quantity of well seasoned mer. Boards; Likewise—Just received,  5 pipes Gin; 5 bds. old Jamaica Spirits;  26 chests Campoy Tea, of an excellent flavour;  1000 wt. Cheese; 200 Meal Bags;  8 crates and 2 bds. Crockery Ware, &c. &c. 
* Cash given for Corn and Rye. N. B. Those persons who have in their possession Meal Bags belonging to the Company, will have the goodness to return them.
WILLIAM COGGESHALL, jun. Agent. Newport, Oct. 18.
Miscellany.
MR. ADAM'S
CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUED.
To the Printers of the Boston Patriot.
SIR,
AMSTERDAM, October 4, 1780, wrote to Mr. Dumas—"I should be glad to see a copy of the despatches from the Dutch Plenipotentiaries at Petersburg, or at least an exact account of their substance as possible; and to learn whether the object of the Congress is simply to form a plan for supporting each other and making a common cause in defence of those principles only which the three northern powers have already adopted, or whether they have in contemplation a more extensive regulation of maritime affairs.
I do not see how this Congress can have a peace between the belligerent powers for its object, when the parties who compose it, have already so positively declared for a neutrality. I wish with all my heart, that another Republick had a Minister at the Congress, or at least at the Court of St. Petersburg. Neither the cause or the country of America is understood in any part of Europe, which gives opportunity to the English to represent things as they choose.
Onesta e Sempre la causa di colui che parla Solo.
I do not expect peace so soon as next spring; and I should dread the interposition of the Congress at Petersburg, in the business. They understand not the subject. It is impossible they should. America is not represented there, and cannot be heard. If they should take into consideration the affair of peace, I should be apprehensive of some recommendation to save the pride, or what they would call the dignity, of England, which would be more dangerous and pernicious to America than a continuance of the war. I am not afraid of a continuance of war. A truce is ten times more to be dreaded.
If all the powers at the Congress at Petersburg would agree together to acknowledge American independence, or open a commerce with America, and admit her merchant ships and vessels of war into their ports, like those of other belligerent powers, this would be just indeed that perfect neutrality which they profess requires it. Refusing admittance to the American flag, while they admit that of England, is so far from neutrality, that it is taking a decided part in favour of England and against one of the belligerent powers; a power too, which, in point of numbers, wealth, industry, capacity, military and naval power, as well as commerce, is quite as respectable as several of those which are or will be represented in Congress.
I am very sorry I did not give Mr. Guild a letter to you. He is an American of merit, and gentleman of letters, taste and sense.
October 5, 1780, wrote to Congress, that the Baron De Wassenaar Staremburgh, and the Baron De Heckeren Brantzenburgh, Ministers Plenipotentiary of their High Mightinesses, had their first audience of the Grand Duke Paul, and his Duchess, and made their harangues, which I sent to Congress with the answers, but will not transcribe—only that Paul charged them to write to their masters that he considered the Republick as the first ally of the Empire.
On the 6th of September, the Prince of Prussia arrived and made a magnificent entry into the City of St. Petersburg.
Last night, I had a letter from the Hague, dated the 3d of October, which states that a Courier had arrived from their Plenipotentiaries at Petersburg, with despatches which take away all plausible pretexts from the temporizers, for delaying the accession of the Republick to the armed neutrality; that according to appearances, the Emperor, the Kings of Prussia and Portugal, will accede to it, and that all would agree in a maritime code, which should be useful to all nations for the future. But when this intelligence is so general, and has the air of being so conjectural, that I know not how much dependence is to be had upon it.
I have no other information to give Congress respecting, the execution of my new commission, except that I have been busily employed ever since the receipt of it, in making the most particular enquiries in my power concerning the best house, the best terms, &c. I shall delay finishing any contract with any house, for a little while, in hopes of Mr. Laurens's arrival with a commission as Minister Plenipotentiary. If he should not arrive in a reasonable time, I shall proceed as well as I can.
October 6, 1780, wrote to Congress—"Her most Faithful Majesty has published an ordinance, forbidding all ships of war, to bring any prize into the ports of her Kingdom.—It is as follows:—
Experience having demonstrated that several privateers of the nations now at war, have abused the commissions and letters of marque with which they were furnished, notwithstanding the respect and good reception with which they have been admitted into the ports of our Kingdom, in consequence of the system of exact neutrality, which we have resolved to pursue in the present circumstances; and it being just to consider of mean-
to put an end to the disorders which have often resulted, when our laws in this regard have not been properly respected, any more than the sovereign freedom of our Territory; we have judged proper to ordain, that in the ports of our states and dominions, there shall be no more admitted, any privateer of any power whatever, nor any prize, which the said privateers, ships, or frigates of war, may have made or shall make, without any other exception, than of such cases in which the law of nations shall render hospitality indispensable, with this condition always, that it shall not be permitted them, to sell or unload the said prizes which they may bring in, in the case before mentioned: And that they shall not stay longer than the time necessary to avoid the danger, or to obtain the innocent relief, of which they shall absolutely stand in need. And as to the privateers which are now in our ports, they shall be notified to go out in the term of twenty days, to be computed from that on which such notification shall be made to them. That the Council of War are thus to understand it, and accordingly, to execute it, by expediting forthwith the necessary orders to Governors and Commanders of our provinces, islands, and maritime places.
At the Palace of Lisbon, the 30th of August, 1780—with the signature of her Majesty.
October 7th, 1780, wrote to Mr. Jennings—"Mr. Bowdoin, a gentleman of Virginia is passing through Brussels, on his way to France. He is a young American of good character here, and I recommend him to your notice.
Pray what think you of the face of affairs? According to present appearances, a year or two will probably deliver our country from the enemies within it, though it may not bring peace. The King of England has so much spirit and firmness, that it is not to be expected he will make peace.
The English have commenced hostilities, as usual, without a declaration of war, against the Dutch, in St. Martins; but I suppose this will be pocketed like all former insults. The Dutch, however, are somewhat enraged at it, at present. I have not so regular intelligence from England here as I had at Paris; but I suppose the Ministry are omnipotent in Parliament, although the omnipotence of the Parliament and of the British navy seems to be reduced. I shall remain here until the arrival of Mr. Laurens, if it is till spring.
Same day, wrote to Mr. William Lee, recommending the same Mr. Bowdoin, and added—"I am in hourly expectation of hearing from Mr. Laurens; but not without anxiety for his safety, as he comes only in a packet. The accounts from our country, by way of Spain, France, England and directly to Amsterdam, are very flattering. But the one thing needful, for a decisive campaign, a superiority at sea, is wanting, which takes away sanguine expectation. The English, however, will be in no very respectable situation, and they must be much distressed. The casualties of the campaign and the severity of duty will reduce their numbers, by sickness, desertion, and by the sword, in occasional skirmishes. What shall we hear from the West-Indies?
The English threw off the mask so unreservedly, after the reduction of Charlestown, and discovered their ill will, their wicked wishes and base designs, so clearly, that the mortification to them must be double to make peace now, to what it would have been before. But why do I talk of peace? I am so well persuaded that the King of England will see all go, rather than make peace, and see so clearly that his majesty is now omnipotent in England, that it is scarcely worth while to mention peace.
Oct. 11, 1780. From my first arrival in Holland, I made the most diligent enquiries in my power concerning the constitution of government in that nation, both as a federative republick, and in the particular form of each separate state and city. As every thing in Dutch was unintelligible to me, I asked if there was any thing in English or French, from which I could obtain satisfactory and authentick information. Sir Wm. Temple was mentioned; but as this work had been familiar to me for many years, I asked for some other, and a French volume was put into my hands, which, upon examination, I found to be so conformable to the practice if not to the theory of these governments, that I translated it into English with my own hand, and sent it to Congress in a letter, in order to show them the formidable power of the house of Orange, reinforced by the influence of the house of Hanover, all which was opposed to us.
11th of Oct. 1780. It may serve to let Congress into the springs and motives which actuate this republick, to be furnished with the following sketch of the constitution so far as it respects the authority of the Stadholder.
Here follows the manuscript, in ten very large folio pages, in a very fine hand; but curious as it is, the constitution of Holland is now so much altered, that it is not of any use to transcribe it here. At the close on this letter was added, Mr. Laurens is taken and carried into England.
Oct. 13, 1780, wrote to Mr. Le Veillard at Passy, near Paris—"this moment Mr. De Neuville brought me your favour of the 3d,

and I am much obliged to you for giving me this opportunity of sending the enclosed letters to America by your son, to whom I wish an happy voyage and all imaginable prosperity.
Same day, wrote to Mr. Samuel Adams— "This letter is intended to go by Monsieur Le Vaillard, a young gentleman bound to America, with design to engage in the service of Mr. Hoker, or to lay the foundation of a mercantile house, either in France or America, as circumstances may be. I have the pleasure to know his father and his family and the young gentleman very well. They are all worthy and amiable and have on many occasions been very civil to me. I wish him success and to this end, as good acquaintance as may be in our country. I take the liberty to recommend him to your attention and civilities."
Mr. Laurens is in England. The accounts are so contradictory some saying he is in the Tower, others that he is not yet arrived in London, that I cannot yet learn with certainty, how he is treated.
Same day wrote to Dr. Rush—"Mr. Le Vaillard, the amiable son of a worthy family at Passy, whom I very much esteem will deliver you this letter. I dare say his behaviour will be such as to recommend him, and I cannot but request your attention to him. His father is in the king's service and a gentleman of letters."
The British cabinet have lately determined on a vigorous prosecution of the American war. They have promised Clinton all the reinforcements they can possibly obtain. We know how many these will be, namely very few. They will scrape the Augean stables of Hesse, and Hanau, but will obtain fewer recruits than they did even last year."
Oct. 14, 1780, wrote to Congress—"Repeated letters from London confirm the account of Mr. Laurens's being confined to the Tower a close prisoner: that neither his old correspondents, nor his refugee relations are suffered to speak to him."
There have been so many precedents of exchanges, Mr. Lovell, as well as the major generals Sullivan, Sterling and Lee, and others, having been exchanged as prisoners of war, that it is very extraordinary that they should now treat Mr. Laurens as a prisoner of state. It is not however merely a proof that passion and caprice govern their counsels. I conceive it is intended to signify to the Tories in America, whom they believe to be more numerous than they are, and to their officers and troops serving in America that now they have obtained an election of Parliament to their minds, they are determined to prosecute the war with vigour, and to bring America still to unlimited submission. For however our countrymen may have flattering themselves with hopes of peace, there is nothing further from the thought of the King, his Ministers, Parliament, and nation, for they are now all his, than peace, upon any terms to which America can agree. There is no future event more certain in my mind, than that they never will acknowledge American Independence, while they have a soldier in the United States, nay they would not do it, even after their troops shall be all driven from the continent. I think I see very clearly that America must grow up in war. It is a painful prospect to be sure. But when I consider that there are more people in America, than there are in the united provinces of the Low Countries; that the earth itself produces abundance in America, both for consumption and exportation, and that the united provinces produce nothing but butter and cheese; and that the united provinces have successively maintained wars against the formidable monarchies of Spain, France and England, I cannot but persuade myself, it is in the power of America to defend herself against all that England can do.
The Republick where I now am, has maintained an army of one hundred and twenty thousand men, besides a formidable navy. She maintains at this day a standing army of thirty thousand, besides a considerable navy. All this in a profound peace. What cause, physical or political, can prevent three millions of people in America from maintaining for the protection of their altars and firesides, as many soldiers, as the same number of people in Europe can maintain for mere parade, I know not.
A navy is our natural and only adequate defence. But we have but one way to increase our shipping and seamen, and that is privateering. This abundantly pays its own expenses, and procures its own men. The seamen taken generally enlist on board our privateers, and this is the surest way of distressing the commerce of our enemies, protecting our own, increasing our seamen, and diminishing theirs. And this will finally be the way, by capturing their supplies that we shall destroy, or captivate, or oblige to fly, their armies in the United States.
A loan of money in Europe would assist privateering, by enabling us to fit out ships the more easily, as well as promote and extend our trade, and serve us in other ways. I wish I could give hopes of speedy success in this business. But I fear that Cornwallis's account of his defeat of General Gates, whether true or false, will extinguish the very moderate hopes, which I had before for a time.
There is a prospect, however, that the English will force this Republick into a war with them; and in such case, or indeed any case, if there were a minister here accredited to the states general and to the Prince, Stadholder, of the united provinces of the Low Countries, he would assist a loan. There is another measure that may be taken by Congress to the same end: that is, sending some cargoes of produce, upon account of the United States directly here, or at St. Eustatia, to be sold for the payment of interest.
The sight of a few such vessels and cargoes would do more than many long reasoning and negotiations.
Another method may be taken by Congress. Make a contract with private merchants in Philadelphia, Boston, Maryland, Virginia or elsewhere, to export produce annually to a certain amount to Amsterdam, or St. Eustatia, or both, to be sold for the payment of interest. The Merchants or houses contracted with should be responsible, and known in Europe, at least some of them.
This country has been grossly deceived. It has little knowledge of the numbness, wealth and resources of the United States, and less faith in their finally supporting their independence, upon which alone a credit depends. They have also an opinion of the power of England, vastly higher than the truth. Measures must be taken, but with great caution and delicacy, to undeceive them.
On the same 14th of Aug. 1780, wrote to my correspondent in London, "Yours of the 6th and 10th are received. Upon what principle is it, that they confine Mr. Laurens, as a prisoner of state?—after so many precedents have been set? Sullivan, Sterling, Lee, Loyel and many others have been exchanged as prisoners of war."
Mr. Laurens was in England when hostilities commenced. He came into publick, in America, after the declaration of independence, after the extinction of all civil authority under the crown, and after the formation of complete new governments in every state. To treat a citizen of a state thus completely in possession of sovereignty de facto, is very extraordinary. Do they mean to exasperate Americans and drive them to retaliation? Are these people governed by reason at all, or by any principle, or do they conduct according to any system, or do they deliver themselves up to the guidance of their passions and their caprice? I saw so many contradictions in the papers, about Mr. Laurens, that I hoped your first account was a mistake—but your letter of the 10th makes me think the first account right. Pray inform me constantly of every thing relative to him, and let me know if any thing can be done for him, by way of France or any other.
Cornwallis's and Tarleton's gasconade serves to diminish the esteem of mankind for the people of England, by giving fuel to their passions, and making them throw off the mask. I do not believe that their advantage is half so great, nor the American loss half so much as they represent. True, you know, is the mother of truth. Audi alteram partem, and wait the consequences. Fighting is the thing. Fighting will do the business. Defeats will pave the way to victories. Patience! Patience! Il y en a beaucoup en Amerique.
There will be no inhumanity, now, in leaving Mr. Laurens, in the Tower, for a short time, in order to introduce some other things which occurred in this month of October. We shall soon return to Mr. Laurens.
At dinner one day, with a large company at the house of a great capitalist, I met the giant of the law in Amsterdam, Mr. Kalkoen. He was very inquisitive concerning the affairs of America, and asked me many ingenious questions. But he had spent his life in such ardent study of his institutes, codes, novelles and pandects, with his immensely voluminous commentations upon them, that he had neglected entirely the English language, and was very inexpert in the French. Interpreters were therefore necessary: but conversation that requires interpreters on both sides, is a very dull amusement. Though his questions were always ready, and my answers not less so, yet the interpretation was very slow and confused. After some time, one of the gentlemen asked me if I had any objection to answering Mr. Kalkoen's questions in writing. I answered, none at all. It was soon agreed, that the questions and answers should be written. Accordingly, in a few days, Mr. Kalkoen sent me his questions in Dutch. Mr. Le Roy, now of New-York, was obliging enough to translate them for me into English, and I wrote an answer to each question in a separate letter. I now send them to you altogether. You may print as many, or as few of them, at a time, in your paper as you please—only be so good as to preserve the dates. They gave so much satisfaction to Mr. Kalkoen, that he composed from the information contained in them, a comparison between the revolt of the Low Countries from Spain, and the Revolution of the United States of America, in which his conclusion was, that as it was a kind of miracle that the former succeeded, it would be a greater miracle, still, if the latter should not. This composition was read by him to a society of gentlemen of letters, about forty in number, who met at stated times in Amsterdam; and by that means, just sentiments of American affairs began to spread, and prevail over the continual misrepresentations of English and Stadholderian Gazettes, pamphlets and newspapers.
JOHN ADAMS. Quincey, August 8, 1809.
A valuable bed of paint has lately been discovered by Mr. WILLIAM WOODWORTH, upon the land of ELISHA STEENS, Esq. in Tolland, Conn.—From a trial of it by the most eminent painters in Hartford, it appears that it excels any thing of the kind, ever before discovered in this country. It has a striking resemblance to the imported Terra-de-Sienna, is inferior to it in no respect, and superior in body and richness of colour. [Con. Mir.]
CURIOSITY.—Mr. Seth Hall, of Fairfield, Conn. says, he has now in his possession a single stalk of Indian Corn, which grew in his field this season, with fifty-one ears upon it, which will be shown to any one who may doubt it.
Literary Miscellany.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
MISCELLANEA—No. XIII.
ANDREW MICHAUX.
To the active genius of this naturalist our country is indebted for much important and useful information. He was the botanical missionary employed by Louis XVI, to explore the vegetable productions of North America. In this arduous task he spent twelve years. His excursions were confined to that region situated between Hudson's Bay and the Carolinas. After the commencement of the revolution, he returned to France, where, in 1801, he published his History of American Oaks . This is the most complete and satisfactory account of the Quercus family, that ever issued from the press. J. Philip de Roy had, as long ago as 1771, published a treatise upon the subject, but for the want of careful and extensive observations, his descriptions were necessarily imperfect. It was reserved for our Author to exhibit an ample and scientific account of the species and varieties of this genus of the vegetable kingdom. Nor was this the only fruit of his indefatigable inquiries. He had collected materials for a more diffuse and comprehensive work. These, upon his being appointed by government, to accompany Capt. Barclin on a voyage to the South Sea, were put into the hands of his son, to prepare and publish. They made their appearance in 1803, under the title of Flora Boreali-Americana , and embraced a description of the North American plants, generally. But he did not live to enjoy that cheering applause which the world bestowed upon his meritorious labours. He fell on the coast of Madagascar, in 1802, while ardently pursuing his physical researches.
His writings display a mind acute, discriminating, and capable of unweary application. To him the science of botany owes many valuable improvements and acquisitions. His volumes are a treasure, and his memory will long be cherished by those who love to linger in this department of human knowledge.
COWPER.
COWPER was a poet possessing original conceptions, and energy of imagination. His writings exhibit strong marks of genius. His numbers, however, were not so harmonious as those of Pope and Goldsmith, nor so tender as those of Shenstone. He did not raise astonishment like Milton, nor awaken sensibility like Thompson. He was the Bard of religion. He breathed the mild spirit of piety and virtue. He was distinguished for discerning judgement, and simplicity of expression. He never loses sight of reason, even in his highest flight. Though he could not "emulate the songs of the Seraphim," he will be read with pleasure when the feelings of benevolence prevail, and obtain applause, while the love of mutual rectitude shall warm the bosom of man.
Political Miscellany.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN.
PATRIOT—No. IV.
"A lie is as good as the truth to gull the people." [FEDERAL MAXIM.]
THAT the class of patriots mentioned in my last number have adopted this maxim as a part of their creed will be easily perceived by an attentive perusal of their closet labours . No religious sect have ever observed so rigid an adherence to the articles of their faith, as the Anglo-American Patriots to this section of their political credenza . Unlike the Indian, who boasted of telling "two truths to one lie," they might with propriety assert, if it would not be too great a deviation from their accustomed path of falsehood, that they had told three lies to no truth . So habituated are these patriots to falsehood, that the man of veracity is by them considered as a political heretic , and excommunicated from their ranks. On the contrary, if his genius is adapted to gratuitous assertions—if he can condemn the measures of government without reason—chant a song to the tune of Currier's mountain —recite the story of black Sall—and the very peg to which President Jefferson hitched his own horse, or prove that his plush breeches were not black , he is entitled to the right hand of fellowship. If he can convince the people that the last administration destroyed their religious rights, burnt their bibles, or squandered the publick money, and involved the nation in debt, he is admitted to full communion. If he despises his own country, the measures adopted for its defence, and the security of its national rights, he is considered a proper candidate for office. If he can take an oath that the two millions of dollars, which were never sent out of the United States, was paid as tribute money to France, he is thought a staunch patriot. If he advocates the cause of England, and worships the British istry , he is called a christian. He must must also believe that Jefferson is a French partizan, and that Madison advocated the principle of paying tribute to France. He must have condemned the Embargo and Non-Intercourse laws, until British professions induced our government to repeal them, and when British perfidy rendered the adoption of the same measures again necessary, he must have remained silent on the subject. He must admire the commencement of President Madison's administration, and keep in store all the curses of vindictive malevolence, until he receives orders from the Essex inquo to vend them. He must blush at the name of truth, and affect a sincere regard for the principles of religion. With these necessary qualifications, he is entitled to a seat in the courts of Anglo-American patriots .
A New England patriot, he lately discovered, and by the most powerful assertions attempted to prove, that the British Ministry were not instrumental in producing the disastrous war between France and Austria. Whether they were or were not will ultimately be known. It is however certain that the event of war between those two powers was anticipated in England long before the commencement of
hostilities. Copies of extracts from London ministerial papers, with which the federal printers almost suffocated their readers at that period, will show that England was not a little interested in the grand drama which was to follow. Were there not messengers at that time passing, and repassing from the Court of St. James to Vienna? Was it not publicly reported, as coming from high authority, in those circles where correct information only ought to gain assistance, even at the commencement of the organization of the Austrian army by the Archduke Charles, that "a war between France and Austria would inevitably follow?" Did not the hirelings of Britain in America re-echo the joyful tidings, boast of the discipline of the Austrian troops, and even calculated upon their success long before the blow was struck which has terminated in their defeat and disgrace? If Austria indeed did engage in this war without the interference of the British ministry, she has evinced to the world that she is as capable of acting the foolish part without their advice as with. She must surely have attributed the disasters of Austerlitz to her connexion with that perfidious court, and at once have determined to "glory in her own shame," by a sacrifice of her territory and government, independent of the fatal assistance of Britain. If the British ministry have not been the cause of the recent bloodshed in Germany, to their honour be it said, a nation has fallen, not by British alliance, but by honourable warfare. No wonder it is a source of consolation to the patriotic clan in the United States, that after the dreadful calamities which have so long perplexed Europe, after kingdoms have been overthrown, cities burnt, sacked or depopulated, by reason of English intrigues, a nation has fallen which cannot revert to the British ministry as the cause of her disgrace. Every nation which England has embraced has been torn from her arms and strangled. Twice before has Austria experienced a fate which ought to have taught her a lesson of wisdom. Her emperor has twice been reduced to the humiliating alternative of receiving from the hands of an invading enemy his territories, and a formula for his conduct, or witnessing on his throne the representative of a foreign monarch. Prussia can recollect similar misfortunes: Yet it hinted in English papers that she is making preparations for war—that it is expected she will take a stand against France. Has the king of Prussia forgot the battle of Jena? Has he forgot that he two millions he received from England, nearly cost him his crown? Can it be possible that Austria, after her former damning alliances with England has fallen uncorrupted? If so, the British ministry are deserving praise for their neglect. The anxiety, however, which is so eminently displayed by the Anti-American patriots , to wipe from the catalogue of the national crimes of Britain, that of plunging Austria in her present situation, is sufficient to convince the impartial observer, that they believe "a lie is as good as the truth to gull the people."
[No. IV, to be continued.]
From the AURORA.
INFLUENCE OF BRITAIN.
No. IX.
The infatuation of the " first families ," and the influence of Yorkshire, Manchester and Birmingham runners, and London counter boys, and warehouse nobility upon American manners, was noticed in the preceding number. We shall now notice the effect of British interference in our monied institutions, upon our domestic habits, our social intercourse, our industry, and our elections.
Notwithstanding the immense amount of British capital and British credit, which were operating in the United States; commercial speculation was pushed to such an extreme, that additional aid became necessary to keep it in motion. A short experience discovered that the hope of gain had prompted our British dry goods and hardware merchants, to increase their importations far beyond the actual consumption of the country; and the same spirit in a great measure actuating the country dealers, they also were induced to purchase too largely;—the consequence was, that the goods remained on their shelves, and that they were unable to pay our city storekeepers, who in their turn became defaulters in their payments to their British creditors.
A land-jobbing malady infected the country at the same time that the nefarious speculation was begun on the old soldier's claims: it had been long raging in the United States, and few persons of any credit or property had escaped the influence of this mental epidemic. This disease, however, reached a crisis in which the most extraordinary vicissitudes of fortune and folly were exhibited; the bent which the publick sentiment had taken towards foreign commerce, operated in some measure as a cure on the land speculation disease.—Land certificates, which almost without examination had passed in payment like bank notes, became useless, and forced the holders to find money to meet their engagements.—Our shipping merchants too, in consequence of the great voyages that had been made, were tempted to carry there expeditions to such an imprudent extent, that many of them found it difficult if not impracticable, to make their payments as they became due.
So great indeed was the extremity to which a vast number of persons were reduced, that it produced a new disease in society, new vices, new depravity, in a generation of usurers which continue to prey upon society; so great was the need of the merchants, that they very currently paid the usurers at the rate of two and a half per cent. per month interest for the loan of money, and in some cases five per cent. per month , and even a higher rate has been given.
In these circumstances, the creation and multiplication of banking and insurance institutions was resorted to for relief. Many new evils grew out of these new causes; and the publick continues now to be menaced with an excess of these evils, since the legislatures have established a kind of traffick for bank charters.
However unsuspicious the American people may have been at the commencement, of any improper influence arising from the establishment of those institutions—it has since been positively and vehemently asserted, that British Influence has reigned paramount—more particularly in the banks, and that that influence has been exerted with most powerful effect, in debauching the politics of our citizens, and in bringing over partizans in

Favour of Great Britain: then any other, or perhaps all the other means that have been applied to that purpose. The directors are accused of partiality in loaning the money belonging to the institutions to partizans of Great Britain—to the exclusion of those who are the avowed, acknowledged, and earnest supporters of American independence; and the curious phenomenon is daily exhibited of a bank named the Bank of the United States, regulating its money operations by political opinions and principles. It is accused of making loans to its favourites—persons of the British party, merely on the security of names when the property of those persons, or rather the money lent to them by the banks, is sent on speculative expeditions to foreign countries, and the returns of reimbursement subject to casualties—whilst the American merchant dares not avow his fidelity to his own country through fear of proscription; and the manufacturer and artisan, who can shew property on the spot, are refused a due proportion of bank accommodation; this has the effect of suppressing domestic industry, as well as virtue, and encouraging the importation of the manufactures of Great Britain, and the perpetuation of its palsying influence.
It is ascertained that the federalists or British partizans, through the interposition and threats of bank directors, have procured the signatures to their memorials and remonstrances to government, of a vast number of persons, who wholly disapproved of what they put their hands to, and that by the threat of not discounting the paper of those who opposed their political measures, a great many citizens have been induced to drop off from their original political ranks, on publick questions, some to become profligate opposers of their own government; and others to become totally neutral to publick affairs.
Under such circumstances then, is it not a matter of astonishment, that so many citizens in the capital cities, remain faithful to American principles; for there is hardly a lawyer, a physician, or a clergyman in our seaports, who does not obtain dividends from the banks. I know not a more unhappy slave—I know not a more just object of compassion than the man who from day to day holds an existence on the tenure of the mercy of bank directors. Not only his own existence, but the existence of his family, depend upon the maintenance of his credit.—His credit depends upon a discount at bank—that discount depends upon the caprice of a director, and can it be wondered at, (when men, whose actions have through a whole life been spotless, will in the desperate hope of preserving their credit, commit the most dishonourable deeds,) that a man will for the same purpose, put his hand to an instrument, that whilst it saves his family from ruin, produces to him only the self reproach of treachery to his honour, to his country, and to publick virtue.
But when accusations are preferred against men, their characters are examined. If they are such as have been uniformly opposite to the nature of the charges brought against them, they are generally acquitted in the publick opinion. Nor in such case should a few errors committed through ignorance or passion, be sufficient cause for condemnation, on a general ground. We shall therefore, in the succeeding discussion, endeavour to analyze with candor, the materials which compose the bank direction. A WHIG.
FOR THE RHODE-ISLAND REPUBLICAN. MR. SIMONS, If you think the following Historical Fragment worthy a place in your paper, you are requested to give it publicity. A SUBSCRIBER. A FRAGMENT.
1. IT came to pass in the reign of George, the same King who reigned over all Albion and Hibernia, and also many provinces westward, in the land of Acirema, that he followed not the footsteps of his grandfather, but turned aside from the path of justice, and refused to harken unto the remonstrances of his people.
2. And he began to bind on heavy burdens, to load them with taxes and stamp duties; and many other things he did, which grieved the people to the heart.
3. And it came to pass, that the people who dwelled in the provinces beyond the sea were sorely oppressed; and they said one to another: Behold! our fathers left the land of their nativity and came here in the midst of the wilderness,—because they were oppressed and persecuted, and could not worship the Lord as it seemed good unto them.
4. And they sought out a residence here amongst the wild beasts, and subdued the land and tilled it, and made it a goodly heritage.
5. Now, behold we are their children; and how can we bear the burdens which George has laid upon us? He maketh even his little finger thicker than his grandfather's loins! We have, aforetime, been chastized with whips; but now we are chastized with scorpions!
6. Mighty armies are sent forth amongst us, to bind our necks to the yoke, and to eat out our substance! And lo! our young men are growing corrupt before the Lord, and our virgins are sacrificed to the God of Baal!
7. What portion have we in Albion? and what affection can we have for George? The Lord of hosts will turn from us in wrath, if we do not shake the yoke from off our necks!
8. Therefore, every man to your tents, O men of Acirema! Let us rise, every man, and gird on our swords, and march forth against these heathen armies; for we will not have George to reign over us.
9. And they cast their eyes upon Egroeg, and chose him for their leader. Now Egroeg was a man full of courage and strength, and mighty in war. He had aforesaid proved himself exceedingly skillful for he had fought with the red men of the wilderness, and subdued them in many battles.
10. He eschewed evil, and walked upright in the sight of God; and the hearts of all the people were knit unto him; for he seemed unto them as he was, wise and prudent, and a terror to the heathens.
11. And the people rose and girded on every man his sword, and marched forth, and encountered the Albionites on the plains near Netob. And the Albionites were discomfited, and fled, and escaped through the plains all day.
12. And it came to pass, when George heard of the slaughter of his armies, that he became greatly enraged: and he asked counsel of his wise men; and it was decreed, that all the forces of Albion and Hibernia should go over and subdue the men of Acirema.
13. Howbeit, Egroeg led forth the Aciremians against them, routed them throughout the land, made much slaughter among them, and drove them forth out of the land of Acirema.
14. When George heard of all these things, he grieved exceedingly, and he rent his clothes, and it repented him of what he had done. And he said, let us leave this stubborn people to themselves: I will no longer be King over them.
15. Now the Aciremians loved Egroeg exceedingly, insomuch that they made him their King. And he governed the people with wise and just laws, and the nation flourished and became a great people.
16. And it came to pass, when Egroeg had reigned eight years, that he began to be old; and he said, my days are many, and I cannot long tarry amongst you: and would fain live the remainder of my life in peace and quietness. Now, therefore, choose ye out some wise man to rule over you.
17. And the people heeded the words of Egroeg, and they were very sorrowful, and wept bitterly. And the rest of the acts of Egroeg and all that he did,—behold! are they not written in many books; for the fame of his name was great.
18. And the people got themselves together throughout the land, and chose Smada for their King.
19. Now Smada lacked not wisdom, and he was upright and perfect in his own house. He would fain have governed with mild and just laws: but he was led astray, and deceived, and betrayed by evil counsellors.
20. Now there was a certain man belonging to the Monarchites, whose name was Notlimah: The same was amongst the counsellors of Smada. He was a man powerful in speech;—he opened his mouth, and honey fell from his lips:—but poison proceeded from his heart.
21. And he would fain be made King, and he longed to have the crown put upon his head. And he said unto Smada: Behold! our nation has become great, and the people numerous. Now, therefore, let us get unto us a great name, that our fame may extend throughout the earth, and that all nations may do us reverence.
22. Let us build unto us ships of war and strong places, and raise great armies, that all the world may see our power. And for a pretext we will say that the people of Gallia make war upon us.
23. And all the counsellors of Smada approved the words of Notlimah; and their ears were tickled therewith; for they were also of the tribe of the Monarchites, and worshipped him as their idol.
24. And it came to pass, that ships were built, even a very great number, insomuch that the sea was whitened with them. They also gathered together large armies to be ready to do their commands. Tax-gatherers were appointed, who went forth amongst the people and took from them a tenth part of their income.
25. But these things greatly displeased the people: and they gathered themselves together to consult what was best to be done.
26. But Notlimah said unto Smada, and the chief counsellors: Behold! this people is mad, and they wist not what they do. They say many things against the pride of my heart, and which I would gladly not hear. Now, therefore, let us make a decree that every man's mouth shall be gagged for a certain time, until the rage of the people be over, and they become pacified.
27. And they made a decree, and it went forth, and officers were sent to gag the mouths of the people. And they were speechless for a certain time, until the law ceased.
28. Howbeit, at the end of the time the rage of the people was not abated, nor were they become pacified. But they were angry with their rulers, and said one to another: What is this which they have done unto us? Did we not rise and shake of the yoke which George had laid upon us, and make ourselves free? and now shall we have a more grievous yoke laid on us by men chosen from amongst ourselves? And they said not so: Let us choose unto us another King; for behold! Smada hearkeneth unto strange counsellors, and regardeth not the welfare of his people.
29. But Smada was displeased with Notlimah, and what he had caused to be done: and he would that it could have been otherwise: But he was overruled! for lo! his power was not absolute.
30. And he opened his eyes, and saw that he was deceived and betrayed by evil counsellors; whose hearts were still with the Albionites, and who sought not the good of their own country.
31. And he cast them off from him, and caused the standing army to be dispersed; lest, peradventure,
evil might they come upon the land: for Notlimah was their chief leader.
32. But the people were not satisfied; and they gathered themselves together and chose Nosreffej, for their King.
33. And when the Monarchites saw what was done, they were exceedingly troubled, lest all power and dominion should be taken from them.
34. And those of them who yet had authority, said one to another: Behold! on the morrow Nosreffej ascends the throne, and our power is taken from us. Now, therefore, let us make Judges in the land, and give them much power and authority, insomuch that Nosreffej shall not be able to remove them.
35. And they did even so: and they made Judges, and clothed them with power and honour; so that they became mighty men in the land.
36. And when they had done these things, behold! it was about the middle of the night: and they rose and saddled their asses, and fled, lest the day should shine upon them in the city: for they wot that it was not meet that they should be there any more.
37. And the rest of the acts that were done in the reign of Smada, by the Monarchites, behold! are they not engraved in the hearts of those whom they oppressed! and the remembrance of them sinketh to this day.
38. Now Nosreffej was a man of prudence and wisdom, and well tried by experience; and the hearts of all good men were with him. He had stood at the right hand of Egroeg, and was his first servant; and had well and faithfully served him in all things.
39. He was a terror to the Monarchites and the Albionites, and they sought to blast his fame. Falsehoods and all manner of wickedness went through the land concerning him. But it harmed him not: He stood firm as a mountain which lifts his head beyond the clouds, and regardless, sees the thunder burst at his feet.
40. He chose unto himself wise and good counsellors, men who eschewed evil, and scorned to walk with the ungodly. Nosiam stood at his right hand, for he was his first officer. Nitallag, Norbraed, Regnarg, and Trebor, were also of his household.
41. When Nosreffej saw that many things which had been done by the Monarchites, were grievous and oppressive to the people, he caused them to be abolished.
42. But the Monarchites were enraged at this, for they were an hungry tribe; and would fain have all the loaves and fishes; and they cried out with a loud and bitter cry, and strove to raise the people to rebellion. But their voice was like the whistling of the wind; heard, but not regarded.
43. And it came to pass, in the seventh year of the reign of Nosreffej, that when his ships went out to trade with the far countries the Albionites and the Gallites, made war upon them, destroyed and burnt them, and made the men captives.
44. When these things came to the ear of Nosreffej, he called together his chief officers, and told them what had happened. And he said unto them: Shall we not rather stay our ships and our men, in our own land, than to send them out into utter ruin? Behold! our traffick profiteth the Albionites and the Gallites even more than ourselves: and peradventure they will make void their wicked laws, when our ships go no more amongst them. Shall we give them staves wherewithal to beat us?
45. And it was decreed that all the ships in Acirema should go no more forth to the Albionites and to the Gallites, until they ceased to execute their wicked laws.
46. And when the Monarchites saw what was done, they shewed great wrath; and said, lest it offend the Albionites. And they raised an exceeding great cry throughout the land: O! Trais! ontraison! Surge! Adar ma! Adar ma! you shommes d'Acirema! O! Bonne par! O! Oh!!! But I would not that it be interpreted, lest peradventure it should make you blush.
47. And when Nosreffej had reigned eight years, he said, I have got to be old, and would fain reign over you no more: for my days require repose. I have ruled you even as long time as did the great Egroeg, who set an example which, it seemeth meet unto me to follow: Therefore seek ye out a King, from amongst the wise men of the land.
48. And the people were very sorrowful because of the words of Nosreffej; for their love for him was exceeding great; and they knew that he had done all things for the good of his people. But the Monarchites manifested great joy, for he was a terror to the workers of iniquity.
49. And the rest of the acts of Nosreffej, and all that he did—behold! are they not too many, to be written in this place:—But ye may find them recorded in the archives of Acirema.
50. And the people cast their eyes upon Nosiam, and made him their king.
51. Now Nosiam was an exceeding wise man—upright and just in all things: and he walked in the footsteps of Nosreffej, and governed the people as it seemed good unto them: that they should be governed.
52. Now behold! this writing stoppeth here, for it is not meet that any more should be written at this time: lest peradventure it should chance to be not true.
North-Kingston, November 1, 1809.
NEWPORT! WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15, 1809. WE have very frequently observed, and with no small degree of indignation the meddling of the Essex Junto in the affairs of our State. The editor of the Columbian Centinel, printed at Boston, who is the mouth-piece of the tory faction, or Essex Junto, has had the unblushing impudence to assert, that there was, as he terms it, a contemptible trick, made use of to palm one of the minority on the House, as speaker, in our General Assembly. We confess we have never heard of such a circumstance, until it came by the way of Boston. What ground this machine of the Essex Junto can have for his assertion we know not. But we suspect the Major's, "Ariel had not been on the watch when the report reached him," for it is, like many other facts that appear in that polluted print, a downright, palpable falsehood. We would wish to enquire whether a "contemptible trick" means such an one as was practised in the election of Mr. TURNER, as member of Congress. We could mention a number of "contemptible tricks," of the Major, such as his circular letter to the Massachusetts Representatives, &c. But we could not mention any one more contemptible than the falsehood propagated by him respecting the Republican members of our General Assembly.
A Plain Statement. At the time appointed for the meeting of the General Assembly, the federalists finding themselves in the minority, in consequence of the absence of some of their party, refused to appear on the floor of the house. The
republican members appeared, and for want of a quorum were necessitated to adjourn. In the mean time the federal members were lurking about in taverns and other places, some of them employed in sending despatches after the Essex sheet, and others employed in equally meritorious avocations. Some of them had the effrontery to declare when questioned on the subject of this shameful neglect of duty, "that Bonaparte could never fight until he could bring his men into the field," meaning by that, they were determined not to appear on the floor of the house unless they could rally their scattered forces. Thus would the object of the meeting, however important it might have been, and however much it involved the interests of the community, been sacrificed to gratify the ambition of the federal party. These men ought to be severely punished—but they are out of the reach of justice—a reflecting community, will, however, we doubt not, at the next Spring Election, evince their disapprobation of the conduct of their unlawful servants.
An excellent new bell has been recently brought from Boston, for the Methodist Chapel in this town. It was cast at Col. Revere's foundry, and weighs about 2000 wt. The bell has an excellent tone, and we believe will answer as good purposes as though the Methodist Society had sent "all the way to England" for it.
Thursday, the 30th inst. is appointed, as a day of Publick Thanksgiving and Praise in this State.
Many Articles omitted, for want of room.
MARRIED. In this town on Sunday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Eddy, Mr. JOSIAH LAWTON to Miss JOANNA KNOWLES, daughter of the late Mr. Robert Knowles both of this town. On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Gibson, Mr. JOSEPH LYON, jun. to Miss PHOEBE MUNFORD, daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Munford, both of this town.
DIED. In this town on Thursday morning last, Mrs. ELIZABETH FAIRBANKS, relict of the late Mr. David Fairbanks, in the 75th year of her age. On Saturday last, William, youngest child of Mr. David Rodman, aged 6 months. On Monday last, Mr. NATHAN ATHERN son of Mr. Moses Athern of Tisbury, on Martha's Vineyard, aged 25 years. He was a respectable young man, and his remains were decently interred by sympathetic strangers. At Middletown, on Thursday last, very suddenly, Miss SARAH AGLIN, aged 82. She was universally beloved and respected among a numerous circle of friends and acquaintance. At South-Kingston, on the 21st ult. Mr. CALVIN CHAPPELL, in the 79th year of his age.—A most excellent and valuable citizen. At Westerly, on the 8th inst. very suddenly, Miss PARNELIA CHAMPLIN, daughter of the late Mr. William Champlin in the 49th year of her age. At Westerly, on the 3d inst. after a long and distressing illness, Miss HARRIOT CLARKE, in the 23d year of her age. At New-York, on the 3d inst. much and deservedly lamented, Mrs. ELIZA W. HALLITT, consort of Mr. Abraham S. Hallitt, merchant, of that city, and daughter of the late Mr. John Thurston, of this town.
Woolen and Cotton Goods.
On THURSDAY, the 16th inst. At Store No. 24, Broad-Street, Boston, WILL be sold, at Publick Auction, the entire STOCK of BRITISH MANUFACTURED PIECE GOODS, contained in said Store—comprising a very extensive assortment of well selected Woolen and Cotton Goods, of late importation. In part are the following: Superfine, middling and low-priced Cloths and Cassimeres; 7-8 and 7-4 Ladies' Pelisse Cloths, all colours; black, maroon, pink, and bottle Green; zetts; Durants, Shalloons, Calamancoes, Muslinets and Russellets; Coatings, Muslin, Serge, Sarsnetts, Baizes, and Flannels; superfine and low-priced Calicoes; Pinafores; Cotton Cambricks; black, pink, and dark Ginghams; striped Muslins; book Muslins and book Handkerchiefs; cotton twilled Bandannas; British Shirtings; spiderweb Shirts; Shawls and Pocket Handkerchiefs; ladies' and gentlemen's cotton Hose; black lace Veilings; printed Cambricks; coloured Muslins, &c. &c. too many to particularize. Sale at 9 o'clock. To be continued from day to day, until all are sold. Purchasers are assured every article offered will positively be sold. Boston, November 10, 1809.
DANIEL SHELDON, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends, that he has on hand— A quantity of excellent cedar Clapboards, cedar Shingles, pine Shingles, Boards, Plank, Joist, &c. &c. Which he will sell cheap, at his stand, on STATE BURNER'S Wharf. Nov. 15.
NOTICE. THE Stockholders in the PROGRESSIVE COMPANY, are requested to meet at the State House, THIS EVENING, at 6 o'clock. By order of the Directors. JOHN RODMAN, clerk. Newport, Nov. 15.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the Estate of ELIJAH NORTON, late of Tiverton, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent, that six months from the date hereof are allowed them to bring in their claims to the Commissioners, who are appointed Commissioners thereon, by the Hon. Court of Probate, for the town of Tiverton. For the purpose of receiving them, they will attend at the Dwelling-house of BENJAMIN HOWLAND, Esq. in said Tiverton, on the last Saturday in November, December, January, February, March, and April next. THOMAS DORFEE, } Commissioners. BENJAMIN HOWLAND, } All persons indebted to the above estate, are requested to make immediate payment, to WILLIAM NORTON, Administrator.

Poetry.
SELECTED.
A GOSPEL TALISMAN.
A YOUTH of large domains possess'd While moral virtues swell'd his breast, Implored our Lord to tell What brilliant actions he should do, Might charm 'em heav'n itself to view, And save his soul from hell.
"Would you obtain eternal life, (Our Lord reply'd) refrain from strife, And evidence untrue; From murder, theft: each lust control, And love thy neighbour as thy soul, Perfection's end pursue."
The boaster cried "all these I've kept, From infancy—What lack I yet, To seal my claim to bliss?" "Go sell thy lands to feed the poor, And follow me from door to door, Nor take the cross amiss."
A sudden chillness seized his blood, Grief struck, he like a statue stood, While tears spontaneous flow— What! taste no more the joys of sense, The charms that power and gold dispense, To purchase Heav'n—Ah, no!
Away in silent grief he went— Let avarice hear the dread comment The meek Emanuel drew— "Shall rich men reach eternal day— As soon th' unwieldy camel may A needle's eye pass through."
Alas! what can so rich be found, In all the varied empty round, Of pleasure, wealth or show, To purchase one immortal soul, That lives while endless ages roll, Ages of bliss or woe.
Ye gaudy baits, phantastick toys, Illusive dreams of unreal joys. How like the summer fly, Ye sport on azure beams of light, Till tempests howl, or dangers frigth, Ye shrink appall'd and die.
But he who seeks that wealth above, That meth, nor rust, nor thieves remove, Dispens'd by love divine, When sovereign goodness swells his store, Imparts his portion to the poor, In endless light will shine.
What purer joy, what richer bliss, Can mortals taste compar'd to this— To heal the wounded heart, To dry the tears that copious flow, To chase the gloom from sorrow's brow, And peace sweet peace impart.
Applauding angels hail the deed, And bear on wings of raptur'd speed, The fond report to Heav'n, Register'd there till death release, The generous souls—in realms of peace, The sweet award is given. CHRISTIANA. Ulster, New-York.
AMUSING MISCELLANY.
FROM THE ANTHOLOGY.
Original Letters, from an American Traveller in Europe, to his friends in this country.
LETTER TWENTY-FIRST.
[Concluded.]
The waters of the Tiber are usually turbid, but this is not peculiar to this river; with very few exceptions all the great and small rivers of Europe are so. This is very disgusting to an American, at first. Accustomed as he has been to the clear and transparent streams of our continent, and forming his ideas of the Wye, the Cam, the Dee, and the Thames, from the pencil of the painter, and the numbers of the poet, he is vexed and irritated at the yellow, dirty colour of their waters.
In this respect then, the Tiber may vie with the majestic Thames, or the meandering Wye. It is still, as in ancient times, filled with excellent fish; but it is the most remarkable for its inundations. At this moment it has laid two thirds of the populated part of the city under water, and a brigantine of two hundred tons might sail along some of the streets near the river.
From these remarks you shall judge, whether the Tiber is to be treated with contempt, or whether the ancient Romans were mistaken in speaking of it with respect.
On the whole then I may say of Rome generally, in answer to the questions which I have supposed you to propose to me, that in its appearance it fully answers the expectations which you would form of a city, which had once been the mistress of the world by its arms, and had afterwards for ages governed by its acts. In every quarter it bears the marks of that bold inventive genius and taste, for which the Italians have for so many ages been distinguished. Its situation is beautiful, and extremely favourable to the cultivation of architectural taste. Its hills form a variety of surface and exposure, which afford you the most agreeable views and are extremely convenient for its citizens who, by ascending them, can enjoy all the benefits of air, exercise and prospect. Its streets are generally straight, and at the points of intersection, they form extensive and ornamental squares, which are universally decorated with fountains. There is not a single object in which architectural taste could be displayed, which has been neglected. Their churches, their palaces, their gates, their publick fountains, all of them display the efforts of a genius, which you discover no where in such perfection, as at Rome. If Paris can boast of its Louvre, its Pantheon, its Hotel des Invalides, its St. Sulpice, its place Vendome, and Place Louis XV, it must also admit that its Rue St. Denis, Rue Quincampoix, and its thousand other streets are narrow, dirty, and unworthy of a magnificent capital. So if London will set up her pretensions, and boast that though she had not the distinguished beauties of Paris, yet she is free from the defects of that city, still she must admit, that she can no where display that magnificence, and that splendour, which meet you at every point of view in the city of Rome.
If, in short, a man of taste, of cultivated taste, could be supposed ignorant of the classics, and totally unacquainted with the ancient history of Rome and should be placed in this city, after having visited every other distinguished metropolis of the world, he would exclaim "This is indeed the residence of a wonderful people. I see around me the marks of a pure, chaste, and correct taste: of an inventive genius, and of a noble and magnificent disposition; their architecture is to be sure in some degree disfigured occasionally by too great a profusion of statues, and their paintings are somewhat diminished in value by the superstition exhibited in the choice of subjects, but on the whole, there must be something extraordinary in the air, the climate of this country, or the history of this people, which has given rise to such frequent exhibitions of genius in every art."
If such would be the impression of a man unacquainted with the Roman history, and I sincerely think it would be, what do you think must be the feelings of one, who has learned the wonderful history of the people; who knows their unexampled valour, perseverance, patriotism and genius—the illustrious warriors, poets, painters, orators, philosophers, and statesmen, they have produced, and the unparalleled course of their publick affairs, rising from the smallest origin to universal empire, and then successively the prey of every nation they had subdued?
But I think I have said enough of Rome; and I find myself rather going into common place reflections than giving you what you would most naturally expect of me, facts. But I shall defer the farther description of this country to a future occasion.
With regard, &c. Your Friend.
NOTICE.
State of Connecticut, New-London County, ss.
Superior Court, September Term, A. D. 1809.
GILMOR ROBBINS , of Preston, in New-London County, brought his Petition to this Court, against his Creditors, alleging that by means of sundry losses and misfortunes, he has become insolvent, praying that his body may be exempted from future arrest and imprisonment, agreeably to the Act of the Legislature in such cases provided: which Petition is continued by said Court, to the Superior Court, to be held at Norwich, in and for New-London County on the third Tuesday of January, A. D. 1810, when and where the said Creditors of the Petitioner, are hereby notified to appear, if they see cause, and shew reasons, if any they have, why the prayer of said Petitioner should not be granted.
CHARLES LATHROP, Clerk. JAMES LANMAN, Attorney for Petitioner.
TAKE NOTICE.
WILLIAM PEARCE,
Respectfully informs his friends, and the publick in general,
THAT he continues keeping a TAV-
ERN at his house in the village of Wickford, town of North-Kingstown, next door to PHILIP TIL-LINGHAM, Esq. where the greatest attention will be paid to those who may please to favour him with their company, and may depend on having the smallest favour gratefully acknowledged.
The house may be well known by its end fronting the street, and the sign of a Bunch of Grapes. Wickford, (R. I.) Oct. 25, 1809.
S. STACKHOUSE'S (NEW INVENTED)
PATENT CHURN.
THIS Churn will work much easier than the common one; besides, it has the advantage of collecting the butter in rolls; it may also be made to any size, so as to churn any quantity the possessor may wish; and it may be fixed in such a manner as to work either by hand, water, wind, or any other power—Good Cream has often been churned into the best Butter, by this excellent and simple machine, in eight or ten minutes, and deposited in neat rolls, producing an eighth of the whole more butter than in the common way.
The above Churn may be had of BATMAN MONROE, in Portsmouth, or ROBERT & NICHOLAS LAWTON, No. 61 Spring-Street, Newport. August 2.
PLEASE TO TAKE NOTICE.
THE Subscribers respectfully inform their Friends and the publick, that they have entered into Partnership, and taken the well known Stables belonging to Mr THOMAS TOWNSEND, situated in Green-street, where Horses and Carriages for every purpose will be furnished at short notice; particularly Coaches provided with careful and experienced drivers, for parties of pleasure or travellers; and Saddle Horses either for Ladies or Gentlemen; they will also furnish despatch messengers for any direction. Their Stables being well calculated for the business, Horses will be taken in to keep at reasonable rates for long or short periods; and as they are determined to attend well to every part of their business, they hope to merit the favours of the publick.
JOHN G. EASTON. WM. E. DRUMMOND.
THE Subscriber from long and intimate knowledge of WM. E. DRUMMOND, and confidence in his Partner, recommends them as worthy the encouragement of the publick.
THOMAS TOWNSEND.
Newport, April 19, 1809.
NOTICE.
THE Persons that on the night of the 20th inst. broke down the fence of the Subscriber's Garden, on the Point, are well known, and unless they immediately satisfy him for the damage he has sustained in consequence of it, they are informed that coercive measures will be adopted to enforce a compliance. GEORGE CLARKE, jun. Nov. 1.
FOR SALE,
TWO Lots of Land, pleasantly situated at the head of Broad-street, adjoining each other, containing 250 feet front, and 70 feet rear, with a large two-story new building thereon fronting the head of Broad-street. The building has been occupied as a Coach-maker's shop, and is well calculated for a Dwelling-House, and with a small expense may be made a beautiful situation. On one of the Lots is a good well of water. Also for Sale, Three good Chaises, with round and square tops, and one Gig, all with plated harnesses. Also, Two excellent Chaise Horses. The above may be bought very cheap. For terms apply to.
ISAAC STALL.
Newport, Oct. 25, 1809.
FOR SALE,
AN elegant Mahogany BILLIARD TABLE, almost new, with all its apparatus. Enquire at this Office.
Newport, Nov. 1.
PATENT SPRINGS.
MR. JAMES ARMOUR , junr. of New-York, obtained of the President of the United States, Letters Patent, dated June 27, 1808, securing to him throughout the United States, the SPIRAL SPRING , applicable to all kind of Carriages, and whereas the Subscriber has purchased of said Patentee, the right for the State of Rhode-Island.
The Subscriber makes and will always keep on hand, Springs to supply the abovementioned district; and warrant the Springs manufactured by him, for the term of one year.
The abovementioned Springs have been in use in New-York, Philadelphia, and the principal part of New-Jersey, for more than a year. In Providence there have been eighteen pair of Chaise and two pair of Coach Springs sold, and are now in use; they are highly approved, as possessing more ease, convenience, and durability than any other Carriage Springs.
Any gentleman wishing to purchase may be supplied by applying to WILLIAM DOUGLASS , head of Broad-Street, Newport.
JONATHAN NICHOLS.
Providence, Oct. 16.
GENUINE
Patent and Family Medicines.
Celebrated for the cure of most Diseases to which the Human Body is liable, Prepared only by the sole proprietor, T. W. DYOTT, M. D.
Grandson of the late Dr. ROBERTSON, of Talinburg—to be had wholesale and retail at the Proprietor's
MEDICAL DISPENSARY,
No. 116, North Second-street, second door above Race-street, Philadelphia.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
CELEBRATED Stomachick Elixir of Health.
(Price one dollar and fifty cents.)
Which has proved by thousands who have experienced its beneficial effects, to be the most valuable medicine ever offered to the publick, for speedily relieving and curing the cramp, pains and wind in the stomach, and carrying off superfluous bile removing habitual costiveness, sickness at the stomach, severe head ache, &c. &c.
For the dysentery or lax, cholera morbus, severe gripings and other diseases of the bowels, and the summer bowel complaint in children, it has proved a certain remedy and restored to perfect health from the greatest debility.
Persons afflicted with pulmonary complaints or disorders of the breast and lungs, even if in the most advanced state, will find immediate relief.
Common coughs and colds, which are generally occasioned by obstructed perspiration, will be found to yield to its benign influence in a few hours.
In asthmatick or consumptive complaints, hoarseness, wheezings, shortness of breath and the whooping cough, it will give immediate relief.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
VEGETABLE NERVOUS CORDIAL, OR NATURE'S GRAND RESTORATIVE.
(Price one dollar and fifty cents.)
Is confidently recommended, as the most efficacious Medicine, for the speedy relief and cure of all nervous complaints, impurities of the blood, seminal weakness and various complaints, resulting from dissipated pleasures, residence in warm climates, the immoderate use of tea, the unskillful or excessive use of mercury, and diseases peculiar to females at a certain period of life.
Under the denomination of nervous disorders, in its full extent, are included several diseases of the most dangerous kind, and are so various, that a volume would hardly suffice to complete a description of them. It pervades with its baneful influence the whole nervous system, writhing the heart with inexpressible anguish, and exciting the most dreadful suggestions of horror and despair. To this demon have thousands fallen a sacrifice in the direful transports of its rage.
The most common symptoms at its commencements, are weakness, flatulence, palpitations, watchfulness, drowsiness after eating, timidity, flashes of heat and cold, numbness, cramp, giddiness, pains in the head, back and loins, hickup, difficulty of respiration and deglutition, anxiety, dry cough, &c.
Since Dr. ROBERTSON'S first discovery of this invaluable medicine, upwards of Two Hundred Thousand persons have experienced its happy and salutary effects, many of whom had been reduced to the last stage, and had given up all hopes of recovering.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
PATENT STOMACHICK WINE BITTERS.
(Price one dollar.)
These celebrated and well known Bitters are composed purely of vegetables of the most innocent yet specifick virtues, and are particularly recommended for restoring weak constitutions, cleansing and strengthening the stomach and increasing the appetite; they expel worms in all ages, but from their simplicity and safety, are a most natural and effectual vermifuge when administered to children; they are gratefully warm and pungently aromatick; they are extremely serviceable in all seasons, but particularly so on the approach of warm weather, when bilious habits experience such a total loss of appetite; they are also a certain preventive against those complaints so common in the spring and fall seasons such as intermittent fevers and agues, long autumnal fevers, dysenteries, &c.
They possess moreover, the property peculiar to themselves, of qualifying and ameliorating those inflammatory pernicious qualities inherent in ardent spirits and so often fatal when taken upon an empty stomach, and convert them into a wholesome pleasant and invigorating stomachick.
From their celebrity as an antidote against the scurvy, they are particularly calculated for seafaring persons, to whose attention they are particularly recommended; they are a very pleasant Cordial Bitters and are recommended for the use of taverns as well as private houses.
DR. ROBERTSON'S
CELEBRATED GOUT AND RHEUMATIC DROPS.
(Price two Dollars.)
A safe and effectual cure for the gout, rheumatism, lumbago, stone and gravel, gleet, swellings and weaknesses of the joints, sprains bruises and all kinds of green wound—the cramp, pains in the head, face and body, stiffness of the neck, chilblains, frozen limbs, &c.
Since the above invaluable medicine, were first discovered by Dr. Robertson, upwards of Seven hundred Thousand persons have experienced their salutary effects, many of whom from the greatest debility.
A fresh supply of the above Medicines just received and for sale by
SAMUEL W. VINSON,
APOTHECARY Newport; where Pamphlets, containing certificates of cures &c. may be had gratis.
Take Notice that none are genuine without the signature of T. W. DYOTT, M. D.
Newport, September, 6 1809.
For Freight, Charter, or Sale,
THE good brig AGENORIA, two decks, completely fitted for sea-burthen about 160 tons, and will carry 200 tons; she may be ready to take a cargo in 3 or 4 days. If freighted to a port where Sugars may answer, 80 hds. of Clayed and Muscovado, from Martinica, is ready to be put on board, or will be sold, at a liberal credit, entitled to debenture. Apply to CONSTANT TABER. Newport, Sept. 15, 1809.
FOR SALE,
THE brig HIRAM, now lying at Gardner's wharf, burthen 100 tons, 6 years old. For terms and inventory, apply to EDWARD EASTON, JOHN PRICE, jun. or CHARLES DEVENS. Nov. 1.
STOVE PIPES,
OF TIN, or sheet IRON, of any length or size, made by the Subscriber, at his Shop one door west of Messrs. J. MUNROE & Co's. Grocery Store. Also, Tin Ware for sale as cheap as can be purchased in this state. The smallest favour gratefully acknowledged.
N. B. Cash given for old Pewter and Lead. NATHANIEL NASON. Newport, Nov. 1, 1809.
VALUABLE STAND.
FOR SALE, AT PUBLICK AUCTION, On the First MONDAY of December next, [If not previously disposed of at private sale,]
THE Dwelling-House and Lot of the Subscriber, corner of Thames and Pelham-street, directly opposite Mr. TOWNSEND'S Coffee-House. The great advantages of this stand, for any kind of business whatever, are too well known to require a particular recommendation, to claim the attention of any who may wish to purchase.—For terms, (which will be liberal,) apply to
DAVID MELVILLE.
Newport, Oct. 25.
TO LET,
For the term of five years, or a shorter term.
A FARM in South-Kingstown, in that part called Boston-Neck, formerly owned by JOHN JENCKS, of Providence, deceased, and now owned by the Subscriber, consisting of about 350 acres. The natural fertility and advantages of Sea Manure, belonging to said Farm, are too well known to require description. The Tenant will be allowed to make payment of the greater part of the rent in improvements or repairs, such as making wall, cutting and clearing the land of bushes, &c. &c. The Tenant to give good security for the performance of the conditions in the lease, on his part. For further particulars and terms, enquire of the Subscriber in Bristol. Application to be made before the 25th of December next.
JAMES D'WOLF.
Bristol, Oct. 30.
FARM.
FOR SALE, by the subscriber, a valuable Farm, situated in the town of Portsmouth, adjoining that of SAMUEL ELAM, Esq. about 5 miles from Newport.—Said Farm contains about 70 acres of excellent Land; a Dwelling-House, Barn, and other suitable out Houses.
For terms and particulars, apply to HENRY TEW, on the premises. Newport, Aug. 23, 1809.
FOR SALE,
THAT pleasant situation South of the Brick-Market, about 60 feet on Thames-street, extends about 400 feet west, with a small Wharf. There are two large and very commodious Dwelling-Houses, one fronting on Thames-street, No. 177 and 179, with two convenient Shops in front; the other stands west, very well calculated for two families.
JOSEPH ALLEN.
Newport, September 13, 1809.
FOR SALE,
THE House and Lot at, the North part of Easton's point, lately occupied by the Rev Mr Bradley.
Also—The Marsts, Sairs, Sails, Rigging, Stores, &c. suitable for a single decked Brig, of 110 or 115 tons, or a high or double decked Brig of 120 or 130 tons.—Apply to CONSTANT TABER. Newport, September 13, 1809.
FOR SALE OR TO LET.
THAT pleasantly situated HOUSE, and LOT, in Thames-street, next north but one of the Brick-Market. The Lot is 52 feet front, and 535 feet back, with a large yard, and an excellent garden, and a good well of water which is never dry. The House is large and convenient, and in complete repair, and is a most excellent stand for a Publick House, having two large and convenient stables, Coach and Chaise Houses, and a shed upwards of 100 feet long. Also, for sale, a number of well broke Chaise and Coach Horses, second hand Chaises and Gigs, with plated harness. The above property will be sold at a great bargain. For terms, apply to
TH: D. STALL.
Newport, Oct. 18.
FOR SALE,
A VERY handsome FRANKLIN STOVE, or Iron Fire-Place, with a Cranc fixed in it.—This Stove is very convenient for a Smoke House, as it will entirely eradicate that great evil, and is a great saving of wood. Also, a CLOSE STOVE and PIPE. For price, which will be very low, enquire of TH: D. STALL. Newport, Nov. 1.
FOR SALE,
THE beautiful and pleasant FARM, improved by the Subscriber, in Middletown. Also, the House, Garden and Water Lot, situated in Water-street, Bristol; lately improved by Dr. Chillingworth Foster.—For terms, apply to
CARDER HAZARD.
Middletown, June 6th, 1809.
APPRENTICE WANTED.
WANTED an Apprentice, to the Baking business. A smart active Lad about 12 or 13 years of age, who can produce good recommendation, may hear of a situation by applying at the office of the Rhode-Island Republican.
N. B. One from the country would be preferred. May 16.