The Rhode-Island American, and general advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1809-10-27 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, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1809.
NUMBER 3.
PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, BY DUNHAM AND HAWKINS, At the sign of the AMERICAN EAGLE, Opposite the Market.
Teas, Rum and Brandy. BLODGET & POWER
HAVE just received an extensive assortment of the very first quality of Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Sou-chong, 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.
WATCHMEN WANTED. TWELVE able bodied MEN are wanted to watch the town during the Night Season the ensuing Winter. Persons of that description, and who are desirous of serving as Watchmen, are requested to leave their names with the Clerk of the Town-Council the present week. By order, NATHAN W. JACKSON, C. Clerk. 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 Cassimere Cassinet Coatings Fearnoughts and Duffs Plains Devonshire Kerseys Drab and mixed Sattinets Bombazets Pelice Flannels Rattinets 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 Jacquet do. A large variety of Ribbons Cotton and Silk Bandanaes 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 numerous 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 A variety of dark and light Ginghams, suitable for winter gowns and children's clothes Two and three threaded whitened Yarn for Knitting Warp and Filling of all numbers, at Factory prices Woollen Cloths of different colours, from 6 to 18s. 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. N. B. As he 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.
For Wilmington, (N. C.) THE SHIP ENTERPRISE, is now ready to receive a cargo, and will take a whole or part cargo, on the most reasonable terms, if applied for soon. Said Ship will sail in the course of three weeks at furthest, and immediately if a whole Freight can be obtained. Apply on board, at Butler's Wharf, or to JAMES BRATTLELL. October 20, 1809.
For TONNINGEN, THE fast-sailing, staunch Ship UNION, Samuel Young, Master, will sail for Tonningen with all possible despatch. For Freight or Passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to YOUNG BEAMAN. October 24, 1809.
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 adjustment; where security will be given if required. October 24, 1809.
MR. SMITH informs those Young Gentlemen who wish to acquire the accomplishment of DANCING, that his Evening School will commence on the 31st of October, at 6 o'clock, P. M. The terms, and place of tuition made known at his House. October 24, 1809.
BENJAMIN HOPPIN & SON Offer at private sale, BRISTOL manufactured Blistered STEEL, warranted of a superior quality. October 20, 1809.
Just published at the State-house , 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 continued as often as sufficient matter authorizes. ALSO, A few copies of the third American edition of Coles's 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 3 dollars Ledgers, Journals, Day and Cash-Books, made of the best paper, and well bound, ruled for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100. Single Plays, a good assortment. October 20, 1809.
THE subscriber having determined to move from this town, offers for sale at Publick Auction, on Tuesday the 31st instant, at his Shop and House, west side of the Bridge, Anvils, Vices, and other Tools, with many articles of Iron-Work, suitable for ship-building. Also, several articles of Household Furniture, among others, one elegant Mahogany Secretary. Sale to commence at 11 o'clock. He offers at private sale, His HOUSE and LOT, where he now resides. N. B. He requests all who have accounts open with him, to call and adjust them as soon as possible. MOSES HASKELL. October 20, 1809.
NOTICE is hereby given to all those who are indebted to the Estate of Colonel CHRISTOPHER OLNEY, deceased, or the late firm of CHRISTOPHER 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 necessity of putting his accounts into the hands of an Attorney. N. G. OLNEY. October 20, 1809.
MR. and Mrs. SMITH inform their friends, and the Publick, that they have taken the commodious House in Weybosset-Street, lately occupied by Mrs. REYNOLDS, and the Establishment for the Education of Young Ladies, recently under her superintendence; and, having provided ample assistance, they will teach the following Branches, viz. Reading, Writing, Arithmetick, (including Domestic Book-Keeping,) useful Needle-Work, English Grammar, (comprising Orthography and Punctuation,) the Art of Composition, or the perspicuous, accurate and grammatical construction of Sentences; Geography, with a particular reference to Maps; the Elements of Astronomy and a general view of Ancient, Modern, Natural and Biographical History—Also, Ornamental Branches, viz. Embroidery, Drawing, Painting, Musick and Dancing. The Quarter will commence on the 1st day of November next. Terms made known at the Academy. N. B. Should any be desirous to understand those principles of Moral Philosophy which are applicable to the Domestic Sphere; or, still farther, to improve their taste for Polite Literature, by reading some of the Classic Authors in the original, by an acquaintance with the French Language, the Elements of Criticism and other subjects, they will be properly instructed. October 24, 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 notice. JOHN NEDHAM and CO. July 14, 1809. tf.
Ginger, Window-Glass, &c. Just received and for sale on very liberal terms, by C. R. GREENE, FORTY-four Kegs of ground Ginger, 16 Boxes of Window-Glass, of various sizes; Rice by the Cask, 4 Hhds. of W. I. Rum, 25 Bbls. of Prime Beef, 3000 Bunches of Onions. October 17, 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, bottlegreen, mixed, drab and corbo Broadcloths; double milled do. double milled Cassimere, low-priced do. lead, scarlet, drab and black Pelice Flannels; black and green Cassimere, black, green, bottlegreen, crimson, lead and corbo coloured Bombazets, at reduced prices; 3 Bales of low-priced Broadcloths, cheap; first chop Rose Blankets, from 7 to 13-qrs. made of the finest of Wool; Flannels of all colours, cheap; India Cottons, per bale, piece or yard, at reduced prices; Cambricks, Dimities, Fancy Muslins, hailstone, dotted, cut, striped, plain, leno and spidernet Muslins; Silk and Worsted Hosiery, British Cottons, black Wilton Cambricks, black and plain Lustings, milled hailstone Muslins, Ginghams, Calicoes, China Furnitures, black and plain Silk Handkerchiefs, with articles too numerous to mention. They have also received this day, direct from the manufactory, Ten Trunks of MUFFS and TIPPLETS, viz. real Sable, Elk, Bear, black Jenet, North-West Sable, North-West mock Sable, and Canada mock Bear, which will be sold at the most reduced prices. October 17, 1809. 12t.
NOTICE. THE Subscriber having taken into Partnership 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 Lothrop'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 following, viz. SUPERFINE, mid-Ginghams, ding and low-priced White and coloured Broadcloths; Cambricks, Rattinets, Shirting Cottons, Coatings, Velvets, Plains, Bindings, Blankets, Hosiery, Flannels, White Threads, Cassimere, Brown Hollands, Cassimere, Printed and Pullicate Sattinets, Handkerchiefs and Bombazets, Shawls, Rattinets, Plain and fancy leno and book Muslins, Wildbores, &c. &c. Calicoes, which are offered for sale on accommodating terms, by the piece or package. ALSO, A few Bales of best Ingrain and common CARPETING, and three Boxes of white Linen THREADS, by the Box and Bale only. September 29, 1809. tf.
FOR SALE, And possession given the ensuing Spring, A VALUABLE FARM, pleasantly situated in the town of Palmer, State of Massachusetts, near the stage-road that leads from Boston to Northampton. Said Farm is bounded westwardly on Ware River, and contains 143 acres of excellent Land, with a convenient Dwelling-House and an elegant new Barn. It is well accommodated with ploughing, mowing pasture, woodland and water; 15 acres of rye is now growing on it. The owner can well boast of the best crops raised on it the season past of any Farm in its vicinity. It may be well for the purchaser to view it before winter, so as to pass the better judgement for himself. JOHN MCCLANATHAN. Palmer, (Mass.) October 18, 1809.
NEW CARPETING. Just received and this day opening at the Store of CHS. POTTER, SEVERAL Bales of fresh imported Scotch INGRAIN and KIDMINSTER CARPETING, some very elegant figures, and of the newest fashions, which are offered for sale at remarkable low prices for ready pay. ALSO, lately received, A number of Packages of WOOLLEN, WORSTED and COTTON GOODS, adapted to the present and approaching seasons, which will be sold on moderate terms for cash or credit. October 3, 1809.
THE Connexion in trade 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.
Original Poetry.
For the RHODE-ISLAND AMERICAN. One woman is fair; yet I am well: another is wise; yet I am well: another virtuous; yet I am well. SHAKESPEARE.
BENEATH what distant happy skies, In what deep shade, or lonely cell, Remots from man's inquiring eyes, O, say, can lovely woman dwell. For lur'd by tales which children love, And songs which youth attentive heard; Her fairest web my fancy wove, And deck'd with flowers herself had rear'd. Then did I hail the happy day, The day, the end of all my care, When I amid the throng should stray, And mark the loveliest of the fair, And thus with secret boast exclaim, O, blest above my fellows I, Though love for thee my heart inflame, Thine burns sweet maid as true, as high. O, morning dreams of amorous youth, Whither bright visions have ye flown? Ye vanish'd at the dawn of truth, And left my heart to sigh alone. I saw the eye, I saw the form, Which to enrapture, need but move, I press'd the lip, so balmy warm, And lov'd, because I sought to love. Again I saw, but lov'd no more; At second view, their beauties pall; When seen, when touch'd, the charm is o'er, They're beautiful, and that is all.
Not yet within the bosom fair, Do tenderest charities abide; For oft the Demon passions tear, The heart which throbs in beauty's side.
I saw the maid whose wither'd youth Had trac'd the long historick line, Who lov'd to delve the rock of truth, Or take the wings of verse divine. The letter'd fair one hour alone I heard, of wonder and of pain, Of neuter kind, she spurn'd her own, And sp'd the other sex in vain. I saw the fair who lov'd to rove The fairy Land of Romance o'er, Who wept by stream, and shady grove, And passions felt, unfelt before. These were her theme, and these her pride, Soft sentiment and feeling true, She turn'd from reason's hope and sigh'd For scenes which fancy's pencil drew. Faint is the tear which only falls At legends of ideal woe, But that which starts when pity calls Is brighter than the diamond's glow. I hate th' insidious tricks of art, Which wring a tear from souls of steel, I seek the maid whose honest heart Has never studied how to feel. I search'd the court, I search'd the wood, To find the lovely of the fair; Here savage nature coarse and rude, And art more savage triumph'd there. Enough there are of beauteous mould, Enough there are of cultur'd mind, But from my eyes the fates withhold The lovely whom I toil to find.
Moral.
For the RHODE-ISLAND AMERICAN. MORAL AND RELIGIOUS HINTS. No. XIII.
EVERY person of information and reflection accounts the scenes which are now exhibiting upon this earthly theatre, very momentous and interesting. The political revolutions of the present period are of an extraordinary character; so are the efforts of unbelievers against the name and kingdom of Emmanuel. Nor less extraordinary are the designs and exertions and successes of faithful christians for the diffusion of the sweet and pleasant light of divine truth, the promotion of human happiness and the prosperity and enlargement of the Redeemer's Kingdom. In a state of things, which is in some respects new and uncommon, and which deeply affects the feelings and the interests and the principles of every class of mankind, the powers of the human mind are brought into action in a very interesting manner, and characters are so formed as to exhibit their various peculiarities in a very prominent attitude. The mild and humane turn with horror from those persons who are instrumental in the bloody revolutions which are taking place in Europe, however bold their designs, and however successful their exertions. With indignation, but deserved disapprobation, we must also view the subtle and poisonous efforts of infidels and philosophers, who are labouring to deprive a world of sinful, guilty and wretched creatures of the glorious prospects which christianity presents in the heaven of endless love and joy. But in these lost times other persons have arisen and other characters
have been formed, which may be viewed with delight by all, who desire to see what is excellent and beautiful, what is lovely and useful in their fellow-creatures. It is however to be remembered that perfection is attained by none in the present life. Let not the eyes of the envious sparkle with resentment, nor the tongue of prejudice move with scorn, because even in "the excellent of the earth," there may be "spots and wrinkles," which the malevolent delight to discover and expose, while they refuse to behold and approve what is virtuous and lovely. Though no human character in the present state is free from blemishes, yet the youthful mind will be deeply impressed and highly benefited by an acquaintance with excellent and interesting characters. When the same persons, whose characters are excellent and interesting, afford us by their writings pleasing and useful instruction, they lay upon us a powerful claim of esteem and affection. Of the characters, which have appeared lately among moral and religious authors, none appear to possess an higher degree of that originality and peculiarity which attracts and interests the heart, than William Cowper, John Newton and Hannah More. Who has ever known any thing of their characters and writings, and yet did not desire a more intimate and enlarged acquaintance? ANTHROPOS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1809.
Miscellaneous.
For the RHODE-ISLAND AMERICAN. THE LATTUDINARIAN—No. XIX.
PHYSIOGNOMY has of late years undergone the severity of criticism and the banter of wit. This may be owing in some measure to the overheated seal of its professors, who, because they can discover in certain instances points of analogy between the mind and the body, assume this casual coincidence as a standard, and endeavour to bend and warp all human nature to their theories, built on a foundation so treacherous and unstable. Lavater, for example, not content with reading man's character in the wrinkles of his face, endeavours to account for it by his mode of hand-writing. Undoubtedly if a man's character is dependent on the sanity of his teeth in the one case, or on the excellence of his pen and ink in the other, it is not worth the care and jeopardy so often employed for its protection. It is nevertheless too hasty to conclude that because external signs of character fail in many instances, that they never have foundation in impartial observation. Edmund Burke, in his admirable treatise on the sublime and beautiful, has explained the philosophy of this with a perspicuity peculiarly his own. "I have (says he) often observed that on mimicking the looks of angry, or placid, or frighted, or daring men, I have involuntarily found my mind turned to that passion, whose appearance I endeavoured to imitate; nay, I am convinced it is hard to avoid it, though one strove to separate the passion from its correspondence." Our minds and bodies are so connected, that one is incapable of pleasure without the other. We must confess that occasional circumstances tend to embarrass and confound a principle, which if left on the lucid exposition of Mr. Burke would be comprehended by any one capable of reflection. The wry neck of Alexander was esteemed an ornament to the person long after the decease of that hero, and was imitated by those who could imitate him in nothing else. Assuming it then as a principle, that wherever a passion is powerful and predominant it will mould itself by attrition into the features of the countenance, we may profess ourselves partial believers in the veracity of physiognomy, without incurring that weight of responsibility which many of its enthusiastic proselytes have done. Many who affect utterly to discredit this doctrine, practise it every day, and their conduct is thus at open warfare with their words. They decide on a mere inspection of the face whether joy or sorrow occupies the heart, and find it in most cases an infallible index. Let the one or the other of these passions be stationary, and it establishes the point contended for by Mr. Burke. Take the features of Fox and Pitt, even as caricature has represented them, and observe how accurately the plastic hand of nature has formed their features to their minds. The countenance of the former is open and convivial, that of the latter, and more peculiarly the former's, is expressive of severe and unyielding resolution. Thus far physiognomy may be conceived to be founded in nature. The passions of

the heart are apt to leave their vestiges on the face. Of such passions one is usually dominant and the features of the countenance will of course bear testimony to this fact. That indescribable something, that unknown sympathy which exists between mind and matter, is the foundation of physiognomy. When the heart is habitually serene, the visage is also; and from this exterior evidence the man is denominated happy. On the contrary, the contracted brow and the wrinkles of the forehead, testify that some turbulent passion within has committed these depredations without, and the man is pronounced unhappy. This language of nature is addressed to the eye, and is equally understood by the civilized and the savage. It is not dependent for explanation on any other lexicography than such as nature has implanted in every breast. Even the lower orders of existence are capable of its interpretation. The dog knows as well as his master the distinction between a smile and a frown. Those who ridicule physiognomy in the gross, overlook one of the most obvious properties in nature, and deny that the face is any index of the mind. A dog displays more critical sagacity than such writers. He knows too well what mischief dwells beneath the covert of a contracted brow when bent upon him, to believe that his company will receive a cordial welcome at that moment. X.
From the Orleans Gazette of September 23. YESTERDAY whilst writing in the office of the Orleans Gazette, in the absence of Mr. Anderson, two strangers entered and two others stood at the door. Those who entered demanded the author of the several pieces published (as they said) against the French from St. Jago. Not feeling disposed to satisfy the gentry, I told them we never gave authors. The person who appeared to be chief bully, waxed very warm, and said he would know who the author was. I then told them that I thought the inquiry impertinent, and one in which they should not be gratified. They vapoured much, swore they would have the author, &c. Finally I told them that unless they behaved with more decency and civility, I would see if I could not find some law that would teach them good manners. They replied that they disregarded the law, and they would have satisfaction. Here our conversation was interrupted by the arrival of Commodore Porter, whose company I preferred to those imported patriots. Whilst I was attending the Commodore, they departed uttering violent threats. This is what I have long expected—I have believed that our lives would be jeopardized by this indiscriminate admission of whites, mulattoes and blacks. But those gentry will please to recollect, that this is not the first time I have been exposed to the hands of an assassin—I regard them not—I may perish—if I do, it will be in defence of what I consider the dearest interest of my country. To the respectable inhabitants of the island of Cuba, who have sought an asylum here, I will observe, that they have my commiseration and my best wishes. But for the pirates, the ruffians who have privatered against American commerce, and the people whose admission is prohibited by law, I have no charity—I would, had I the power, send them to their beloved France, there to enjoy all the rights and immunities that His Imperial and Royal Majesty might think proper to extend to them.
Americans, native and adopted. If we experience such outrage as this already what may we not expect? If the liberty of the press is to be regulated by St. Jago patriots, what has become of your boasted Constitution? Are your citizens to be in-brow beaten by strangers for the alarm, when danger approaches? Is this a regular American government or is it an anarchy? I put these questions seriously, I ask you to reflect for a moment—and should further insults be offered, I shall ask for efficient relief.
JAMES M. BRADFORD.
By the Mails.
GEORGE-TOWN, (Col.) October 19. SPANISH AMBASSADOR.
His Excellency Don Louis de Onis, ambassador from the Spanish Junta, arrived on Tuesday last, and took lodgings at Mr. Crawford's in this town. He has not yet presented his credentials to the President.
PROOF POSITIVE.
The democratic papers charge the federalists with being monarchists, and to prove their assertion, declare that these same federalists are enemies to his Imperial Majesty Bonaparte. They seem to suppose that every man who is an enemy to the Emperor and King is a friend to monarchy and arbitrary power.
The democrats are great king-haters, mighty enemies to monarchy, yet they are continually praying that Napoleon may conquer and rule the world.
COMMUNICATIONS.
In addition to the charge against Gen. Wilkinson, for suffering the troops to re-
main so long in unhealthy situations, is the neglect of the General to set the Rifle regiment to work on the great post-road to New-Orleans, for which object they were raised. This indulgence granted to Duane, by suffering him and his regiment to rest in idleness, will, we trust, be inquired into by Congress.
The Romans found that the only way to keep their armies from being sickly and vicious in time of peace, was to set them to work on the highways; and no country on earth could be more benefited than this by following this Roman example.
PHILADELPHIA, October 20.
At a meeting of the merchants and underwriters of this city, interested in the vessels and property captured in Europe by Danish cruisers, held yesterday at the merchants' coffee-house, the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to:—
Resolved , That a committee be appointed to prepare a representation to the President of the United States, of the facts and circumstances attending the late enormous and alarming depredations committed by Danish cruisers on the property of citizens of the United States, lawfully navigating the high seas, and actually destined for ports in Denmark, Sweden, or Russia—
And of the vexatious proceedings and unjust condemnation of such property in courts acting under the authority of Denmark, not only in violation of the law of nations, (in the maintenance and defence of which that government has hitherto been distinguished,) but in contempt of those documents and evidences of neutrality, which has hitherto been deemed sufficient—
Respectfully requesting that such measures may be speedily adopted as the wisdom of the executive may devise, and the magnitude and emergency of the case require.
Resolved , That the committee be instructed to collect all the testimony which the nature of the case may require, or the parties interested may furnish, together with satisfactory evidences of the neutrality of the property, and the other documents which accompanied it in each case, with the nature and amount of their several claims—
That memorials be signed by the parties interested, and, together with a certified copy of the proceedings of this meeting, (signed by the chairman,) be forwarded without delay to the Secretary of State, to be laid before the President—
That the Chairman, T. Fitzsimons, W. Jones, Henry Pratt, Stephen Girard, and Charles Plessants be a committee.
THOS. FITZSIMONS, Chairman.
A destructive fire broke out in the hospital at New-Orleans, on the night of the 22d ult. three persons were burnt to death.
Extract of a letter from Gottenburgh, July 21. "I had a conversation with Count Bernstorff, minister of foreign affairs—I asked him if it was the intention of the Danish government to respect real American property? He said, as yet, it would be respected, but Denmark did not know what France was going to do. I know for certain that an express is sent from the King to Bonaparte, to ask him how to proceed with the Americans."
"I have also had an audience with the King of Denmark. He appeared to be a very well disposed man. He promised to send an order to Christians for the court to proceed with the greatest circumspection."
GALLICK LIBERTY.
The old law, prohibiting the manufacture of arms without the permission of government, has been recently received.—Gun-makers must register the names of those who buy muskets from them, and no one can carry arms without a special license from government.
Naples Gaz.
The defeat of Wagram has excited the greatest irritation and disorder among the Austrian officers, who blame each other for the misfortune of that decisive day.—Field-Marshal Hiller has demanded and obtained leave to resign, and General Bellegarde has obtained the same permission it is said, without having required it. The following Order of the Day was published on the day after the battle of Wagram:
ORDER OF THE DAY.
GOELLERSDORFF, JULY 7.
In the battle of yesterday, the troops of the left wing in no respect answered the expectations which I had a right to cherish respecting them, nor the hopes I had formed, the importance of that day considered, from their strong and advantageous position.
The disastrous result of that battle must be ascribed to the conduct of these troops; for as the confusion was general among them, the retreat was made with two great haste and disorder. I am also with some exceptions, far from being satisfied with the infantry. Several regiments marched forward too soon, and began to fire without any cause. They were besides so crowded together, that they fired upon one another. The officers were not able to rally the larger bodies, which
fled in disorder, and thus ground was lost. The confused cry which was heard among the troops, drowned the voice of the commanding officers.
Had the commanders accustomed their troops to silence, and taught them to attend to nothing but their orders, the separation of the left wing would not have produced such shameful consequences.
In every regiment which shall hereafter conduct itself in a similar manner, the tenth man shall be condemned to die, and the rest of the men shall be distributed among the other regiments. The commanding officer shall be cashiered, and the other officers dismissed. Cries of alarm among the troops shall be punished with death.—The troops must only act when orders are given to them, or on the signal of the drum. In most regiments, the drums are placed with the musick, out of the reach of the fire, but the commanding officers shall see that all the drums return to their posts, and shall take care that the troops under their direction do not fire without orders, or at too great a distance.
In the evening of the 5th, the regiment of Argentair made such bad dispositions, that in the unprofitable retreat to Neusiedel, the 2d line fired on the first and occasioned great disorder. The regiment of Hesso Nemberg did nothing but wander here and there; some times was heard the cry of "forward," where there was no enemy! General Riese did not conduct himself well at Entzersdorf. On the 6th, in the evening, I did not find him at the head of his troops, and besides he did not follow the orders which were given him respecting the attack. He shall be dismissed from the service of his Majesty.
The disorder which still prevails among the troops, proves that the officers of the staff know not how to apply a remedy.—I shall, however, set an example myself. I shall, according to the circumstances, dismiss or cashier such officers of grand staff, whose troops are not again brought under proper discipline. It is the shame of the army that so many stragglers and plunderers are found on all the roads and in all the villages.
(Signed) CHARLES, Generalissimo.
NEW-YORK, October 18.
A THIEF DETECTED.
Yesterday afternoon, Nathaniel R. Stanley, a shoemaker by trade, whose place of residence is at 303, Greenwich-street, but who for some time past has been absent from home, was taken up and carried before the police magistrates for examination, on the charge of having broken open the store of Allen Melville, at Boston, and stolen goods to a large amount.—The theft was abundantly proved upon him, and a part of the stolen goods to the value of six thousand dollars found in his possession. He was of course committed.
October 19.
We understand that since yesterday the two trunks that were missing, containing a part of the goods stolen out of the store of Allen Melville, at Boston, by Nathaniel R. Stanley, have been discovered and are in the hands of the Police. In one of the trunks was found a dark lantern, two bags of false keys, and other implements for house breaking. His accomplices are yet undiscovered.
October 23.
VERBAL NEWS.
By Capt. Grimaldi, of the brig Wheeler, who arrived last evening in 29 days only from Malaga, we learn, that the port of Trieste, and other ports in the Adriatic sea under the influence of Bonaparte, had been shut against neutrals by a recent order from the Emperor.
Captain Grimaldi, although two weeks later from Spain, brings no news.
A gentleman who arrived in the brig Betsy, informs, that several small detachments of British troops had arrived at Lisbon from Lord Wellington's army, and taken possession of the fortified posts, in order to secure the retreat of the British army. Fifty British transports were in the Tagus.
His Excellency General Hislop, Governor of the Island of Trinidad, has come to a resolution not to permit any native of France or of the colonies belonging to France, or to nations in alliance with France, to land on that Island, unless they bring an order from His Britannick Majesty's Secretary of State for the colonies to him to receive them. The original letter from General Hislop is left with Mr. John Juhel, merchant, at the foot of Liberty-street, near Washington-street.
BOSTON, October 24.
VERY LATE FROM SPAIN.
Yesterday arrived at this port, the fast-sailing brig Joseph, Captain Foster, in 33 days from Malaga. Captain F. Does not mention the resignation of Cuesta, nor that any change was contemplated in the Government. We find the Supreme Junta still exercising the Executive Power, and that the Marquis of Romana has become a Member.
There appears to have been no military movements on the part of the Anglo-Spanish Army, or the French opposed to it, for some time. At the previous dates, the former had fallen back a short distance, and the French have not advanced, nor the
others retracted their steps. Sir A. Wellesley was on a visit at Badajoz, where were several Members of the Junta, making arrangements for the better furnishing of the army with provisions.
A letter from the Supreme Junta at Seville, dated September 14, to Mr. Gravina, at Malaga, received on the 19th September, (the day on which Captain F. sailed,) says, that official advices of the breaking of the Armistice by Bonaparte, had been received at that city—that an action had taken place between the French and Austrians in consequence, which terminated in the defeat of the former.
We were favoured with Malaga papers of September 14, 15, 18 and 19. A few translations, hastily made, follow:—
LISBON, SEPTEMBER 2.
Napoleon intends to establish a new power between Austria and Russia, by re-establishing the Throne of Poland.
CADIZ, SEPTEMBER 5.
The command of the army of Galicia, is confided to Marshal Don Gabriel de Mandisabel. Marshal Count de Norona is second in command. Marquis de Romana has been called to a seat in the Supreme Junta—and delivered an excellent address to his army on parting with it.
BADAJOZ, SEPTEMBER 2.
New and extraordinary efforts are making to have the armies well supplied with provisions.
SEPTEMBER 4.
Yesterday arrived in this city, Sir Arthur Wellesley, Commander in Chief of the British troops. He was received with those tokens which indicate gratitude for his services at Talavera and elsewhere, and hopes of future triumphs.
MANRESA, AUGUST 25.
The troops of General Blake and of the Marquis of Lazan, marched hence on the 22d and 23d. General B. intends with 7000 men to attack the besiegers of Geronona.—The division of Arragon and Valencia, have the same direction. These corps, when united, will amount to 20,000 men.
VICH, AUGUST 28.
General Blake, has just issued a Proclamation to the Catalonians, calling upon them to assemble to relieve the brave garrison and inhabitants of Geronona.
AUGUST 30.
General Angereau has published in Perpignan, an account of the reduction of Geronona; but still the French fears for St. Cyr's troops appear as great as ever—and incessant efforts are made to succour him.
LA MANCHA, AUGUST 8.
Nothing in particular has occurred in our army (that of Vanegas.) The head-quarters continue in Carolina; and we labour with the greatest activity in increasing our force.
The enemy has in Tembleque 800 cavalry, others in Mora, and 400 more in various parts.
MALAGA, SEPTEMBER 19.
The division of Ney separated from that of Soult, and marched to Salamanca, where the Duke of Parque had before arrived, marching for Estremadura; who, finding the garrison strong, pursued Ney, who retreated, some say towards Valladolid; others say towards Burgos. The division of Soult is on the higher part of Estremadura, its head-quarters at Placencia and Galestco.
The enemy has presented most of his forces on the frontiers of Estremadura and La Mancha, uniting those in Oropesa and Talevera de la Reyna, principally in Toledo, under the orders of Sebastiani, Mortier and Victor.
In La Mancha, nothing particular had occurred up to the 12th of the present month, and our troops occupy the positions heretofore mentioned.
The latest dates in the London papers of September 5, were; Paris, August 27, Vienna, August 19.
The last reports in England of peace between Austria and France, were by letters from Holland of September 1.
NEW ORDERS OF COUNCIL.
The London Gazette contains an Order in Council, dated August 16, allowing ships belonging to the subjects of any State in amity with His Majesty, to import into any of the Islands and Colonies in the West-Indies, including the Bahamas and the Bermuda or Somer Islands, for twelve months, certain articles, enumerated in the said Order, being the growth or produce of the country to which such vessels belong; and also allowing the exportation, from the said Islands, into which the importation of staves, lumber, and provisions, shall be made, of rum, molasses, and of any other articles, goods and commodities, except sugar, indigo, cotton-wool, coffee and cocoas; provided such ships should duly enter, report, and deliver their respective cargoes, and reload at such ports only, where regular Custom-Houses should have been established.
A further Order, of the same date, directs that nothing therein contained should be construed to permit, after the 1st of November next, the importation of staves, lumber, live stock, and provisions of any kind, into any of the said Colonies, in which there should not be at the time when such articles should be brought for impor-
tation, a tonnage duty of not less than five shillings per ton on every ship bringing the same, according to the admittance of ship or vessel; nor to permit, after the 1st of July 1809, the importation of fish into any of the said Islands or territories in which there should not be, at the time of importation, a duty of not less than one shilling per quintal in dried or salted cod, or ling-fish cured or salted; and a proportionate duty per barrel on cured or pickled shads, alewives, mackerel, or salmon, so imported; and also a tonnage duty to the amount above mentioned, on any ship bringing such fish.
The same Gazette also contains an Order for regulating the new duties imposed by the Legislature of the Island of Jamaica, on the vessels and produce of the United States of America; with a tariff on the articles, according to the current money of Jamaica.
October 25.
Extract of a letter from Havana to a respectable merchant in this town, dated "HAVANA, SEPTEMBER 27."
"Sir—I am sorry to be under the necessity of announcing to you that the ports of this Island have been this day shut against all foreign nations, with the inclusion EVEN OF OUR ALLIES, in consequence of an order from the Central Junta, dated 10th July—with every appearance that the measure will be rigorously persevered in. With much respect, &c. &c."
The news that the ports of the Island of Cuba were to be shut against the shipping of the United States was not circulated half an hour on 'Change, before every French partisan had his ditty by heart.—It was the influence of the cursed British. They were hostile to American commerce, and had brought about this order, that they might monopolize the whole trade with this Spanish colony. That indignation which lies perfectly dormant when Bonaparte burns our ships, plunders and sinks them, confiscates millions of our property, imprisons our countrymen, and sets the Danes and Dutch upon us like freebooters, burst forth like a flame, and the poor English were loaded with execration.
For one day this current of Gallick sentiment had its free course. But the next brought the news that the British were embraced in the same interdictions—and that the government of Spain had put the trade of this Island perfectly on the old colonial establishment, probably on the ground that they can now with security carry on the intercourse with Cuba themselves.
In spite of the maledictions which have thus been prematurely lavished on the British, the inevitable inference now, and all who are not bereft of their senses by prejudice, will see it, is—that a nation at peace with England, can pursue and carry on its own commerce unmolested. If we consider but our own interest in the trade of the Spanish colonies, we have reason to regret perhaps that the Spaniards can safely navigate for themselves; but how is this the case? Because G. Britain does not exercise her maritime power to interfere with the commerce of her friends. She clears the ocean of French plunderers, and leaves the Spanish to enjoy their colonial trade as in time of universal peace, even to the exclusion of herself.
THE BOURBONS.
The extinction of this illustrious dynasty appears to be hastening. They are all exiles, existing on the bounty of foreigners, or prisoners. At the last date Louis XVIII. (who is styled in England the Count de Lille,) the Duchess of Angouleme, the only remaining child of America's first and fast friend, Louis XVI. with her husband; and two or three others of the Orleans family, remained in England. Charles IV. of Spain, was in the south of France, on the verge of the grave; and Ferdinand VII. the true King of Spain, (who finished his 25th year, the 14th inst.) with his brothers, were in the centre of France, confined in a castle.
The poor old Pope has certainly been arrested in Italy, and has been carried, under a guard, through several towns on his way to France:—Some account give Avignon, others Paris, as the place of his destination. The "Place de Grève" is more probable.
Letters from Washington do not make mention of any negotiation being on foot between Mr. Jackson and our Cabinet.
The Secretary of war passed through New-York on Tuesday last, on his way to Washington.
LONDON PARAGRAPHS.
Frequent mention is made in the War despatches, of the King's German Legion. They gain glory wherever they are engaged. This legion is composed of Hanoverians, and other Germans. It consists of two regiments of Dragoons; three regiments of Light Dragoons; two battalions of Light Infantry; eight battalions of Infantry of the line; one regiment of Artillery; and one company of Engineers—In all about 16,000 men. It is mentioned as an extraordinary circumstance, that the Countess of Longworth, (lady of Gen. L. who was killed at the battle of Talavera) on account of some presentiments in her

mind, left London on her way to embark for Spain, to join her husband, two days before the account of his death arrived; when she was brought back by an express. The Duke of Brunswick, who has recently arrived in England from Germany is brother to the Princess of Wales. His troops will be incorporated with the German Legion, and will supply the losses in Spain.
The faculty have long been employed in the compilation of a new Pharmacopia. It is finished; and Sir Lucas Pepys, President of the Royal College of Physicians, has presented a copy of it to the King.
Such has been the care taken in the breed of sheep, and such the distribution of the Merino stock in all parts of the kingdom; that in a few years Great-Britain will grow an ample supply of wool of the first quality for all her shuttles.
DANISH PRIVATEERING LAWS
The Salem Gazette of yesterday contains extracts from the Danish law respecting privateers. The following are some of the articles:—
VI. As we acknowledge the unalterable principle, that a free ship makes a free cargo, it is hereby positively prohibited that those who have our commission to cruise, should bring in ships or vessels belonging to neutrals, or to nations in friendly connexion with us, let the cargo belong to whom it may, whenever the ship's papers are found in correct order; or whenever the ship or vessel has no contraband of war on board, or is not bound to places occupied or belonging to Great-Britain.
VII. As free ships make free cargoes, enemy's ships make enemy's cargoes, unless it can be clearly proved, that the cargo is neutral property taken on board such vessels before the commencement of the present war, or before it was made known at such place, where such cargo was taken in, and the papers for such vessel granted.
IX. All ships belonging to the British crown, or owned by British subjects, shall be a good prize in whatever part of the world they may be found; and also all other vessels which may be boarded, and which shall not have all the following documents, viz. 1. When the ship or vessel have no sea-letter. 2. When the sea-letter and other documents appear by the interrogations, to be false. 3. Or when they are found steering another course than the place mentioned in the sea-letter; with the exception of being compelled to alter their course, by stress of weather, or being chased by an enemy, or in any other case of necessity, which, by the captain's journal, must be proved. 4. Every vessel shall be a good prize, when loaded in whole or in part with contraband of war, or should the vessel appear to be destined for a harbour in Great-Britain, or have on board officers and soldiers who are engaged, or may be engaged, in the enemy's service. 5. When a vessel is detained by a privateer, and makes resistance. 6. All ships or vessels that approach a squadron, blockading a Danish province, port, or harbour, for the purpose of carrying on a trade with the same, or supplying such blockading squadron with provisions.
XI. When a cruiser, with a commission, comes up with any ship or vessel of a neutral or friendly power, he shall hail such ship or vessel, and order the captain on board of the cruiser, with his papers; and in case he finds the same in good order, he is immediately to let the vessel proceed on her voyage, without demanding from the captain any thing whatever; but should he find any reasons for suspicion of unlawful conduct, he is at liberty to go on board of the vessel for the examination of all connected circumstances.
* The papers required are a regular Sea-Letter, Bill of Sale, and Built, or act of Condemnation, if a purchased prize; Bill of Measurement, Muster Roll, by which it must appear, that the crew, (mates included,) are not more than one third part British subjects; Clearance, Charter Party, and Bill of Lading.
DISAFFECTION OF ALEXANDER.
The Emperor Alexander is said to have expressed much displeasure at the circumstance of Bonaparte's having taken possession of Austrian Poland for himself. This portion of the Austrian territories his Imperial Majesty believed would be ceded to him in return for his subservency to the projects of the Corsican. Happy should we be to find the eyes of Alexander were at last opened to the impolicy of the system he has pursued. But our wishes, alas! are very different from our expectations.—We submit, however, the following extract of a letter from Memel, of the 10th ult. which mentioning the Emperor Alexander's displeasure, hints that Prussia is to take part in the way:—
"An Estafette is just arrived from Berlin, with accounts, that hostilities are to commence with Austria and France on the 13th inst. and it is said we are to take a part in the war. The Emperor Alexander is enraged at the Poles taking possession of Galicia in Napoleon's name, and this is in some degree confirmed by an Estafette just come into Petersburg, ordering relays of thirty horses to be ready at all the post stations for a great personage, said to be Caulincourt, the French Ambassador at St. Petersburg.
October 26. We are happy to learn, that the property stolen from the store of Mr. Allen Melville, of this place, has been principally recovered. Mr. Melville returned from New-York, last evening, and brought with him the goods, and supposed thief.
Providence, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1809.
The General Assembly of this State meet at South-Kingstown on Monday next.
FORESTALLING.
The citizens of this town are much imposed upon in this way, by a set of persons, who, in a great measure, get their living by this practice. If the town have not power to make laws to prevent it, why does not some one of our Deputies to the General Assembly get an act passed for that purpose? We have heard frequent complaints about forestalling, and as the General Assembly sits soon, these remarks are made as a hint to our Deputies, of what a large number of their constituents wish.
Although the fact is not susceptible of legal proof, we do believe, that the Editor of the Boston Patriot regrets that portion of his paper which he dedicates to the profound observations, and sage remarks of Ex-President Adams. The community have formed their opinion of their value long since, and pass over the doltish nonsense with much indifference, and look upon so much of the Boston Patriot as President Adams occupies, as so much paper thrown away. This we know to be not only the opinion of the Federalists, but of many of the Democrats also. The democratic papers have denied President Adams the compliment of republishing his remarks, but the old gentleman keeps plodding on with as much preposterous industry, as if he was determined not to leave a single atom of his reputation remaining.
A correspondent remarks, with much satisfaction, the improved, and improving state of the circulating library, recently established in this town. He observes, "much credit is due Mr. DEARBORN, for his unremitting endeavours to render his collection a source of publick utility, as well as amusement."
Jonas Galtusha, (a democrat,) is elected Governor of Vermont by a majority of 618: Every branch of the government of that State is equally impure.
GENERAL ARMSTRONG.
The stories about this gentleman are so various, that it is almost impossible to form an opinion of his proceedings. That he was at Amsterdam in August last, there can be but little doubt. Whether he has removed to that city for the purpose of facilitating his communications with our government, or for the purpose of quitting the continent, cannot now be determined. It is probable our executive is in possession of intelligence on the subject of French affairs, which for prudential motives cannot be published until the meeting of Congress. And, Colonel Duane to the contrary notwithstanding, we think Mr. Armstrong's late negotiations have ended without any thing being accomplished for the benefit of this country. Bonaparte declared long since, that there should be no neutrals; and it is now probable that he has told our minister that he would have no friends but such as would declare themselves enemies to Great-Britain. It is almost certain that the approaching session of Congress will have to determine whether we are at open war with France or England. Neutrality appears to be out of the question. Ind. Amer.
NEW-LONDON, OCTOBER 25.
The Legislature have appointed the Honourable John Treadwell, Esq. Governor, and the Honourable Roger Griswold, Esq. Deputy-Governor of this State, until an election takes place by the people at the constitutional period.
COMMUNICATION.
PUBLICK NEWSPAPERS are, as the National Intelligencer well observes, (and it gives us singular pleasure whenever we can find in that paper sentiments worthy of transcription,) the guardians of the publick morals, and in some sort the formers of the destinies of a nation. When they are considered in this point of view, it becomes the duty of every Federalist who is hearty in the cause, to lend his encouragement and support. Our democratic papers are absolutely forced on the community. We all recollect when Lieutenant Osborne had the good fortune to be incarcerated, or in humbler English, to visit the inside of a gaol, his sympathizing democratic brethren resounded the alarm, and the consequence was a vast accumulation of subscribers. The Lieutenant, in an unguarded moment, spoke the truth, and declared to a man who left his name with the printer, when he made the publick assertion, that he remained in gaol solely to oblige his republican friends.—When such gaol artifices are resorted to to give currency to the most unheard of
libels against the character of WASHINGTON, to blacken and defame virtue, of which he was the prototype, it surely becomes the duty of honest men, by honest means, to support honest establishments.—The community have been deceived, grossly deceived, deceived almost to their ruin, and we hope to be credited in this assertion, that the same means are now employed. Jacobins never were friends of the people—they have solicited confidence for no other purpose under heaven than to betray it, as their actions have abundantly proved. Nothing can prevent this widely disseminating evil unless good men show in a good cause the same ardour and alacrity as evil men do in a bad one. The press, under the patronage of reason and truth, becomes the first blessing of a community, but if the partisans of reason and truth are cold, falsehood obtains the ascendancy and pours her venom through that consecrated channel. It is important to the very existence of a free people, that truth should be widely disseminated. When such unheard of attempts are made to blacken and defame patriots, of whom the world was not worthy; when lies are so frequently repeated in defiance of all detection and exposure; when motives, and those the purest, are misrepresented, are we to sit with quiet stupidity, fold our arms and believe that no injury is done? Heaven forbid! Look at the venal presses of Napoleon in this country. Mark how they extenuate, alleviate, apologize for, nay even appropriate and defend the actions of their master. These are the men who charge the federalists with monarchy—these are the men who support the rights of the people! If this delusion spreads, if facts sufficient to stamp conviction on the minds of incredulity itself, do not open the eyes of our countrymen, they are gone—they are tired of the blessings which they now enjoy, and they will eventually be the only instance in ancient or modern times, where a nation voluntarily surrendered their freedom and independence, without waiting to have them rifled from their hands. T.
Messrs. DUNHAM and HAWKINS.
ON the 17th of June last I took my departure from Block-Island, bound to St. Bartholomew. We were steering E. S. E. and a southerly wind was blowing very brisk; the sky was cloudy and squally, accompanied with rain, sharp lightning, loud thunder, and a rough sea. At three days sail from Block-Island, in lat. 30: 58, N. long. 70: 25, W. at 11 o'clock at night, a sharp and uncommon noise was heard astern of the vessel, resembling somewhat the report of a pistol, at two distinct and different times. A few minutes after this noise, the clouds separated over head in the form of a fog-rainbow, and at that moment a stone fell on our deck, and at the same time a large quantity fell in the water under our lee, at the distance I should judge of about twelve feet. In about five or six seconds afterwards, the fog-rainbow descended to the horizon. I suppose, from the quantity that fell in the water, that had they fallen on board, we should have suffered material injury. The stone that fell upon the deck I have preserved, it weighs above six ounces, is of the colour of iron, and appears to be impregnated with copper. Whether this stone was drawn up by a water-spout, which broke a little astern of us, I leave for others to judge.—The weather still continued very thick and cloudy, attended with rain, sharp lightning, heavy thunder and a rough sea. This stone may be seen and examined by any person who wishes to gratify his curiosity, by calling at the residence of the subscriber, in Westminster-Street.
BENNETT P. GATEWOOD.
[The Connecticut meteor that terminated in a stone, has excited much discussion amongst learned philosophers, both in our country and in Europe. We embrace the earliest opportunity to communicate any facts to the publick which may throw light on this interesting question. Instances of phenomena of this kind, both ancient and modern times have been witnesses of, and the cause still remains unexplained. We have examined the stone, and it appears to be composed of iron, with spots of a substance resembling verdigris interspersed, which leads to the supposition that it is impregnated with copper.]
FROM LONDON PAPERS.
The natives of the principality of Wales, have long been characterised for heat and impetuosity of temper; but, that they display an adequate portion of forgiveness, is strongly exemplified in an advertisement that appeared in the last Cambrian newspaper, of which the following is an extract: "A CAUTION.—Whereas, my wife, Ann Jones, of Landover, hath absconded herself from me thirty times, without any reasonable cause whatever, and consequently involved me in many debts to the injury of my circumstances, without my knowledge or approbation—this is to give Notice, &c."
The continent, in a German Journal, is compared to the great slaughter-house of Europe, in which Bonaparte acts the part of the principle butcher.
A marriage took place a few days ago between a Mr. Rose and a Miss Lilly.—This is what Dr. Darwin might justly denominate the love of the plants.
SOMETHING MARVELLOUS.
The shark said to be caught in Walney Channel, with a pair of buckskin breeches, a man's hand, and a diamond ring, in his belly, reminds us of an account of an enormous whale said to be stranded off Flamborough Head, in the year 1559, in a state of dreadful exhaustion, with a church-steeples sticking out of his mouth. On cutting up the sacrilegious monster, which could not be performed so quickly as to prevent his convulsions from setting all the bells a ringing, the whole congregation were found in the body of the church, inclosed in the stomach of the Leviathan, in the very act of singing psalms, and the parson in the vestry, taking a glass of wine before sermon. We think, whatever may be the extent of the "historick doubts" of some men, they who think the Walney account credible, are bound to believe the Flamborough anecdote, which comes down to us covered with the venerable cloak of antiquity.
By the politeness of a gentleman, who arrived last evening in a packet from New-York, we were favoured with papers of Wednesday last. They contain not an article of news.
Died.
On the 8th of September, on board the brig Abbeville, of this port, on her passage from Savannah, (G.) to Nassau, (N. P.) Mr. ROBERT BLANDINO, son of the late Col. Christopher Blanding, of Rehoboth.
American Marine List.
PORT OF PROVIDENCE.
OCTOBER 27, 1809.
ENTERED.
Sloops—Triphenia, Jenckes, Antigua; Fame, Walden, New-York; Eliza, Currie, do.
CLEARED.
Brigs—Swift, Allen, Gadis; Telegraph, Bishop, Charleston, (S. C.)
Schooner—William, Weeks, Boston.
Sloops—Phebe, Rhodes, St. Bartholomew; Polly, Brown, New-York; Little Sarah, Eldridge, Alexandria.
Arrived at Gravesend, August 30, ship Good Intent, Linden, of Newport, from Charleston.
The ship Charlotte, of this port, was left at Malaga, September 20.
New-York, October 23.
Arrived the ship Comet, Johnson, 30 days from Liverpool. The Comet was bound to Newport, but put in here on account of head winds. September 30, lat. 47, long. 32, spoke brig Sally, 14 days from Boston for Tonnington. October 19, spoke a brig from New-Orleans for Boston.
Arrived the brig Wheeler, Grinaldi, of Norfolk, from Malta, and 29 days from Malaga, with 231 quarter casks wine, 1200 casks and 2500 boxes raisins, to A. Gracie. Left Malta August 12, with a British convoy, and left there about 20 sail of American vessels. Left at Malta, brig Fair American, soon for Baltimore, and several Eastern vessels. The brig Joseph sailed 2 days before for Baltimore. Port at Malaga 30 and flour 10 dollars. Fruit plenty.
Arrived at Norfolk, on the 13th instant, in distress, the sloop President, Captain Swain, 17 days out from Philadelphia, bound to Charleston.
Extracts from the Log-Book.
October 3d, off Cape Fear, experienced a heavy gale of wind, which carried away the mast, main-boom, and part of the deck load, and left the vessel a complete wreck, in which situation we lay two days, when the gale abated—October 5, lat. 34, 44, long. 67, spoke schooner Hero, captain Stephen Sears, of Bath, 15 days out from Charleston, bound to Boston.—He inquired if we wanted any assistance: we answered we did; he hoisted out his boat, and sent two men on board, with his compliments, that if we chose to abandon the vessel, he would take us on board, otherwise he must make sail and stand off, as he expected another gale was then springing up; we then requested of him to let his men remain a while to assist us to rig a jury mast, which he refused—We then asked him if he could spare us a spar, some ropes and a few nails; he replied, he had nothing on board to spare, and began to make sail.—We then begged of him to remain by us a little while to see how the weather would prove, that we might have a chance if it proved bad, to leave the wreck, which he likewise refused, and went off.—Same day, spoke brig Clarissa Claiborne, Hawthorn, from Havana, bound to Philadelphia, who humanely took us in tow during the night, and came on board the next morning with his people, supplied us with spars, &c. and assisted us in rigging a jury mast—October 6, lat. 34, 57, long. 66, spoke schooner James Watson, 38 days out from Jamaica, bound to Philadelphia; they being distressed for provisions, could not afford us much assistance; we supplied them with half a barrel of beef, half do. pork, potatoes, cabbage, &c.
Norfolk, October 18.
The ship Bacchus, Davis, of and from Boston bound to Baltimore, went on shore
on Saturday last, about half past 4 o'clock in the morning, 35 miles to the southward of Cape Henry, on Currituck beach.—Vessel bilged—Crew and part of the cargo, consisting of Beef and Pork saved.
Teas and Insurance Stock at Auction.
THIS DAY, at B. HOPPIN and SON'S Auction-Room, will be sold to close an account of sales, on an extensive credit for approved notes:— 50 Chests of Souchong and Campay Tea, of the Baltick's cargo; 2 or 3 Chests of Hyson and 25 Chests of Hyson Skin Tea, 8 Hds. of Coffee.
A few Shares in the Washington and Providence Insurance Office.
17. Sale to begin precisely at 10 o'clock. B. HOPPIN and SON, Auctioneers. October 27, 1809.
Fresh Goods at Auction.
BLODGET & POWER.
Will sell at Auction, for the most they will command, for approved endorsed Notes, payable at Bank, a very general and extensive assortment of seasonable GOODS, imported by the latest arrivals into Boston, including a very general assortment of WOOLLEN, COTTON and SILK GOODS.
Sales to commence THIS DAY, October 27, 1809, at 9 o'clock, A. M. and continue at 2, P. M.—Credit, from 6 to 9 months.
ALSO, 5 Bales of Woolens, received per ship Globe, from Charleston, with orders to effect sales at all events.
At 12 o'clock, 3 Pipes (whole) Lisbon Wine 6 Barrels of Spermaceti Oil 30 Reams of Wrapping Paper Rum, Brandy, Cotton, &c.
Purchasers are desired to attend seasonably, and are assured that at no period has a more favourable prospect offered for obtaining great bargains.
BLODGET & POWER.
Auctioneers. October 27, 1809.
COFFEE, PEPPER, &c.
2000 lbs Java Coffee, } entitled to debenture 800 " Pepper, } Pipes and Barrels best Country Gin, For sale on liberal terms, by CHRISTOPHER R. GREENE, No. 3, MARKET-STREET. October 27, 1809.
This day landing on Martin's Wharf, and for sale by
RICHMOND & ANDREWS,
FORTY-TWO Hds. of Antigua Rum. Also, in Store, 8 Hds. of real St. Croix Rum, 2 Ditto of Nevis do. Turks-Island Salt, Havana white Sugar, Coffee, Round and square Swedes Iron. October 27, 1809.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN
HIS Proposals opened for Priming by subscription, a Course of LECTURES on RHETORICK, by John Q. Adams, late Professor of Rhetorick in Harvard University; to be handsomely printed in two octavo 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 enhanced.
Also, subscription received for a Novel in three 12-mo vols. from the French of Madame Cottin, authoress of the elegant Novel of Elizabeth, or the Exiles of Siberia, at one dollar per vol.
New Works received, for Sale or Circulation:
Thomson 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-v. 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.
Copartnership formed.
AMHERST 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 faithfully executed, and the smallest favour gratefully acknowledged. October 27, 1809.
AMERICAN BEAVERS.
PROVIDENCE HAT-MANUFACTURING COMPANY, No. 13, CHEAPSIDE,
HAVE constantly for sale, an extensive assortment of HATS of a superior quality, viz. No. 1, at 6 dollars; No. 2, at 7; No. 3, at 8, and No. 4, at 9; made on a new and greatly improved system. A liberal deduction to those who purchase at wholesale.
ALSO, An assortment of Men's, Youth's and Children's Hats, from 1 to 4 Dollars. Orders for any quantity executed with fidelity and despatch.
Cash given for Hating-Furs. Liberal encouragement to Apprentices. N. B. Cases of Hats at 3 dollars, suitable for the Southern market. ARNOLD BUFFUM, Agent.
July 24 1809 for Sir H. B. by H.

Christopher R. Greene, At his Store, No. 3, Market-Street, Offers for sale on very liberal terms, FIVE Hds. best retailing MOLASSES, 3 Quarter Casks superior SHERRY WINE. N.B. Warranted, a large Scale-Beam— also, an open Stove. October 13, 1809.
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. 6t.
NEW GOODS. PETER BROWNELL, 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-glass, black, blue, smoke and mixed Broadcloths; red, green, yellow and white Flannels; Coats, Plains, drab, bottle-green, black, brown and mixed Cassimeres; black, scarlet, snuff and slate Bombazets; Wild- ness, Durants and Rattinees, black, snuff and slate Tabby Velvets, common do. Silver Cords, 75 pieces of Calicoes of dif- ferent prices and figures, pink, buff and blue Ginghams; white, black and colour- ed 3 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, Jacquet and Mull Cambricks, figured and plain Leno, spi- der-net, laced, seeded, veined and Book Muslins; white and black Laces, black and white Footing Lace, 4, 5 and 6-gr. Cotton Shawls; Pullets, Madras and Can- ton Checks; Silk Hankerchiefs, Cotton and Silk Bandannas, white and printed Pocket-Handkerchiefs, Copperplates and Chintzes, No. 3, 31-2, 4, 41-2, and 5 Pack Pins; White Chapel Needles, 3, 5, 7 and 9-gr. Cotton Damask Diaper; Diaper Nap- kins, black, green, pink and white Sarce- nets; black Crapes, black Satins and Lu- strings, Ladies' short Kid and long and short Silk Gloves, Coat and Vest Buttons, Leather and Cotton Suspenders, Marking Cannons, black and white Bomet 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, Battalions, Sergets, 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.
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 Run, Best Cordials of various kinds, Bourdeaux and Martinique, in Bottles; Mace, Nu- megs, Cloves, Citron, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Ginger, Starch, fresh Turkey Figs, Prunes, Muscadel and Bloom Raisins, Sultana and Cask ditto, Currants, soft shelled Almonds, excellent Bottle and Flask Oil, Table Salt in baskets, India Soy, Cateup, 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—Ginnipower, Hysan and other Green and Souchong TEAS, of the best importations, warranted good; Coffee, No. 1 and No. 3 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.
VIALS WANTED! CASH given for clean VIALS at the shop or lodgings of Dr. JACOB FUL- LER, in Broad-Street; who is ready at all hours to attend those who are disposed to employ him in the various branches of his profession. October 17, 1809. 6t.
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 eat 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. Lebeus 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 lies 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. For further particulars, apply to JOSEPH ROGERS, Esq., at Hartford, Connecticut. Hartford, (Con.) October 8, 1809. 6m.
CONSIGNMENT, For sale at the ARM and BEE-HIVE, AMERICAN PRODUCTION, WHITE LEAD in oil, in kegs of a quarter cwt. each; also RED LEAD, in kegs of 1 cwt. each, warranted pure, and offered on condition that if the pur- chasers shall not be satisfied, it may be returned in a week, and the money rep- aid. Also, by the Barrel, Philadelphia chemi- cally refined LAMP OIL, that requires only trial to be approved.—Likewise, Sum- mer-strained OIL per Tierce. One Sutt of Philadelphia made Chairs. September 26, 1809. 12t.
MILL SEAT. THE Subscriber offers on very accom- modating terms, a PRIVILEGE for a GRIST-MILL, within a few rods of the Stone Factory in Warwick, about 13 miles from Providence. The mill might be erect- ed for a small expense; the water taken from the floor of said Factory. It is well situated for custom, being in quite a popu- lous neighbourhood. He wishes to hire A MAN acquainted with Blue Dying, three or four machine-makers, also one who understands Bleaching, and several Young Women, to work in the Factory. Application may be likewise made at said Factory. JOHN K. PITMAN. September 22, 1809. tf.
THE Creditors of BENJAMIN CARTER are informed, that a Divi- dend is declared and ready to be paid, on application at the Office of BLODGET and POWER, to WILLIAM BLODGET, jun. Assignee. October 3, 1809. 6t.
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, } August 26, 1809. tf.
DRY GOODS, of the latest importations, at wholesale or retail, cheap. He will also purchase all kinds of HOMEMADE WOOLLEN GOODS, if application is made soon. September 19, 1809. tf.
TEAS, &c. TAFT and WATERMAN Have for sale, at reduced prices, HYSAN, Young Hysan, Hysan Skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, of the best quality, and just imported in the ships Arthur and Derby. ALSO ON HAND, Prime Pork, new Mess and Prime Beef, &c. &c. September 26, 1809. 12t.
THE Creditors of BENJAMIN CARTER are informed, that a Divi- dend is declared and ready to be paid, on application at the Office of BLODGET and POWER, to WILLIAM BLODGET, jun. Assignee. October 3, 1809. 6t.
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, } August 26, 1809. tf.
BANK NOTES OF any of the BANKS in the STATES of VERMONT, NEW-HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE-ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW-YORK, NEW-JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, KENTUCKY, OHIO, NORTH-CAROLINA, and SOUTH-CAROLINA, EXCHANGED, on the most accommodating terms, by J. B. WOOD, who can furnish TRAVELLERS, or those who wish to make remittances to the dif- ferent States, with BANK NOTES that will be current without any discount, and at the shortest notice. Information on Bank Notes gratis, to those who will take the trouble to call. The smallest favours will be thankfully received. Office hours from 6 o'clock in the morning until 6 o'clock in the afternoon. Exchange-Office, Providence, } June 13, 1809. 6m.
FOR SALE, THE Property belonging to the subscri- ber, next south of Edward Thurber's Store, consisting of a good Dwelling-House, two stories high in front and three stories back. The lot measures 45 feet on Main- Street, running through to the Street lead- ing over Mill Bridge, fronting there about 50 feet, with the out-buildings thereon standing. Also, two other Lots, about 25 feet by 50, with a good Barn thereon stand- ing, north of Mill Bridge. Likewise, a good House, 40 feet long and very conven- ient, a good Barn and Wood-House, at the foot of the hill, on Smith-Street, all in good repair; one good House-Lot, near Dr. Stephen Randall's, 50 feet front and 100 back. ALSO FOR SALE, One third of the Brig GEORGE WASH- INGTON. N.B. All persons indebted to the sub- scriber are earnestly requested to call and settle the same, without further notice. ASA HANDY. May 16, 1809. tf.
PATENT SPRINGS. MR. JAMES ARMOUG, jun. 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 kinds of Carriages:—And whereas the Subscribers have purchased of the said Patente the exclusive right in the following places, viz. JONATHAN NI- CHOLS, of Providence, for the State of Rhode-Island; and JESSE WHITMORE, of said Providence, for the Counties of Wor- cester, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable and Nantucket, in the State of Massachusetts. Said Nichols makes, and will always have on hand, Springs to supply the de- mand in the above mentioned districts, and warrants the Springs manufactured by him for the term of one year. The above mentioned Springs have been in use in New-York, Philadelphia, and the principal part of New-Jersey for more than a year. In this town, within two months, there have been eighteen pair of Chaise and two pair of Coach Springs sold and in use; they are highly approved as possessing more ease, convenience and durability than any other Carriage-Springs in use. Any gentleman wishing to pur- chase, may be supplied by applying at said Nichols's shop on Eddy's Point, or to Jesse Whitmore, a little south of the Court-House in Main-Street. JONATHAN NICHOLS, JESSE WHITMORE. October 10, 1809.
JOSEPH S. COOKE WISHES to purchase a few thousand Yards of Satin Straw Plait. ALSO, Plain Braid and Trimmings, for which the highest prices will be given, at his Store opposite the Market; where is for sale a large and valuable assort- ment of DRY GOODS, of the latest importations, at wholesale or retail, cheap. He will also purchase all kinds of HOMEMADE WOOLLEN GOODS, if application is made soon. September 19, 1809. tf.
TEAS, &c. TAFT and WATERMAN Have for sale, at reduced prices, HYSAN, Young Hysan, Hysan Skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, of the best quality, and just imported in the ships Arthur and Derby. ALSO ON HAND, Prime Pork, new Mess and Prime Beef, &c. &c. September 26, 1809. 12t.
THE Creditors of BENJAMIN CARTER are informed, that a Divi- dend is declared and ready to be paid, on application at the Office of BLODGET and POWER, to WILLIAM BLODGET, jun. Assignee. October 3, 1809. 6t.
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, } August 26, 1809. tf.
DRY GOODS, of the latest importations, at wholesale or retail, cheap. He will also purchase all kinds of HOMEMADE WOOLLEN GOODS, if application is made soon. September 19, 1809. tf.
TEAS, &c. TAFT and WATERMAN Have for sale, at reduced prices, HYSAN, Young Hysan, Hysan Skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, of the best quality, and just imported in the ships Arthur and Derby. ALSO ON HAND, Prime Pork, new Mess and Prime Beef, &c. &c. September 26, 1809. 12t.
THE Creditors of BENJAMIN CARTER are informed, that a Divi- dend is declared and ready to be paid, on application at the Office of BLODGET and POWER, to WILLIAM BLODGET, jun. Assignee. October 3, 1809. 6t.
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, } August 26, 1809. tf.
DRY GOODS, of the latest importations, at wholesale or retail, cheap. He will also purchase all kinds of HOMEMADE WOOLLEN GOODS, if application is made soon. September 19, 1809. tf.
TEAS, &c. TAFT and WATERMAN Have for sale, at reduced prices, HYSAN, Young Hysan, Hysan Skin, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, of the best quality, and just imported in the ships Arthur and Derby. ALSO ON HAND, Prime Pork, new Mess and Prime Beef, &c. &c. September 26, 1809. 12t.
THE Creditors of BENJAMIN CARTER are informed, that a Divi- dend is declared and ready to be paid, on application at the Office of BLODGET and POWER, to WILLIAM BLODGET, jun. Assignee. October 3, 1809. 6t.
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, } August 26, 1809. tf.
Fresh Imported Goods. TAPPAN and SEARLE, No. 34, Broad-Street, offer for sale on mo- derate 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, Woolen 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.
FOR SALE BY EDWARD DEXTER, ONE hundred and thirty-three Chests of IMPERIAL TEA 1300 do. of Hysan do. 1500 do. of Hysan do. 250 do. of Young Hysan do. 320 Boxes of Hysan 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 Satins, Sarcenets, Handkerchiefs and Shawls 250 Barrels of superfine Flour 30 Bags of Coffee 5 Hhds. of Loaf-Sugar A few Pipes of Madeira, Lisbon and Tene- riffe Wine, of a superior quality A few Hhds. of old St. Croix Rum 400 Bushels of Salt 20 Hhds. of Tobacco 1400 Bushels of Corn 6000 lb. of Carolina Baccas. 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.
FOR SALE BY SALMON ARNOLD, At his Store on the Long Wharf, CORN at wholesale and retail, Alexandria superfine and fine Flour, of the first quality. ALSO, New Milk Cheese. May 5, 1809. tf.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN, Bookseller, Cheapside, Providence, Has just received for sale and circulation, THE Child of Thirty-Six Fathers, a serious, comick and moral Romance, from the French, 2 vols. Gertrude of Wyoming, a Pennsylvanian Tale, and other Poems—By Thomas Campbell, author of the Pleasures of Hope. Memoirs of Mrs. Clark, with the Trial of the Duke of York, complete. Abellino the Bravo of Venice, a Romance— By M. G. Lewis. ALSO, A few copies of the Memoirs of the Hon. Thomas Jefferson, 2 vols. 8vo. Ackin's Letters to a Young Lady, on a course of English Poetry. Espriella's Letters, 2 vols. Military Mentor, 2 vols. New Military Instructor—By E. Gillespy. Ronaldsha, a Romance—By Mrs. Doherty. Celebs in search of a Wife, 2 vols. Letters from the Mountains, 2 vols. John De Lancaster—By Cumberland— 2 vols. Hungarian Brothers—By Miss Porter—2 vols. Thaddeus of Warsaw—By Miss Porter— 2 vols. Harriott's Struggles through Life, 2 vols. Exile of Erin—By the late Miss Gunning, 1 vol. Salmagundi complete in one and two vols. The Wife, &c. &c. &c. ALSO, An assortment of Account Books, School Books and Chap Books, Writing and Cyphering Books, Slates, &c.—with an innumerable number of useful articles in the Stationary De- partment. Mr. D. tenders his thanks to the pub- lick for the liberal patronage received since his residence in Providence, and as- sures them his whole endeavours will be exerted to merit their favours. Second hand Books bound as above, in the most durable manner, at reasonable prices, with expedition and punctuality. September 8, 1809. tf.
Valuable Real Estate for Sale. To be sold at Publick Auction, on the 2d day of November next, if not previously disposed of at private sale, THE new STORE belonging to the sub- scriber, on the Long Wharf Gang- way, 40 feet front, and running back 33 feet, divided into two separate Stores, with a Cellar, built entirely under the direction of the owner. Also the LOT of LAND which he recently occupied for a Lumber- Yard, with a complete STORE, 30 by 50 feet. The abovementioned property will either be sold entire or divided into two parts, as may best accommodate the pur- chasers. As so advantageous an opportunity of purchasing an estate so central can seldom happen, it is expected that all who are anxious to obtain 12 per cent. per annum for their money, will attend the sale. JACOB SOESMAN. October 3, 1809.
NOTICE. THE subscriber, Executrix to the last Will and Testament of CHRISTO- PHER BROWN, late of Smithfield, de- ceased, having qualified herself as the law directs, to act in such capacity, and ap- pointed SAMUEL ARNOLD, of Providence, her Attorney, to settle all the concerns of said Estate, requests all who are in- debted to said Estate to make immediate payment to said Attorney, and all who have demands against said Estate to present them to him for settlement without delay. ELIZABETH BROWN, Executrix. Smithfield, August 30, 1809. 6t.
THE subscriber desires 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 Woolen manufac- tured GOODS. ISRAEL DAY, jun. High-Street, October 17, 1809.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS. In General Assembly, February Session, A. D. 1809. UPON the Petition of JOSEPH FARNUM and others, praying that they may be incorporated into a body politic and corporate, for the purpose of making a Turnpike Road, to unite the road leading from the line of Massachusetts, near Al- lum Pond, so called, to a turnpike road lately granted to the said JOSEPH FAR- NUM and others, leading from Trip-Town to a Road in the town of Smithfield, called Appleyby's Road: Voted and Resolved, That said Petition be received and refer- red to the next Session of the General As- sembly, and that the Petitioners give no- tice, at their own expense, to all parties concerned, to appear at that time and show cause, if any they have, why the Prayer of said Petition should not be grant- ed, by publishing the same three weeks successively, previous to the next session, in all the newspapers printed in Prov- idence. A true Copy: Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS. In General Assembly, June Session, A. D. 1809. VOTED and Resolved, That the Peti- tion of JOSEPH FARNUM and others, preferred at the last February Session, be continued, and that the Petitioners cause notice to be given to all persons interested therein, to appear at the next session and respond to said Petition, agreeably to the vote passed at said February Session. A true Copy: Witness, SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
WE the subscribers being by the Honourable Court of Probate, for the town of Bristol, appointed Commis- sioners to receive and examine the Claims of the Creditors against the Estate of WAL- TER DALTON, late of Bristol, Merchant, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice, that six months from the date hereof are allowed to the Creditors of said Estate, to bring in and prove their respective claims, and that we will attend at our respective dwellings for that purpose. RICHARD SMITH, jun. } Commrs. JOHN W. BOURN, } All persons indebted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN BOSWORTH, 3d. Administrator. ELIZA DALTON, Administrator. Bristol, April 3, 1809. 6m.
TO BE SOLD, AN excellent spot of Land to erect a Publick-House and Store of English and West-India Goods upon, about three quarters of a mile west of Sturbridge Meeting-House, on the Worcester and Stafford Turnpike, and where the turnpike leading from Providence and from Con- necticut to Springfield and Northampton intersects the one last mentioned. The situation is very pleasant, and where a Publick-House and Store is much wanted. The purchaser may be accommodated with any quantity of Land from one acre to thirty. The terms will be made easy to the purchaser, and if more agreeable the sub- scriber will be ready to contract for the erecting and finishing the necessary Build- ings for the purposes, abovementioned.— Those roads meeting on this spot, will make it a central place for business, and a better stand than can be found within thirty miles of the same. For further par- ticulars, inquire of the subscriber, one mile west of said Meeting-House. DAVID WIGHT, jun. Sturbridge, October 5, 1809. 6t.
TAKE NOTICE. WILLIAM PEARCE Respectfully informs his friends, and the publick in general, THAT he continues keeping a Tavern at his house in the village of Wick- ford, town of North-Kingstown, next door to Philip Tillinghast, Esq. where the great- est attention will be paid to those who may please to favour him with their company, and may depend on having the smallest fa- vour 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.) February 22, 1809. 1y
FOR SALE, FOUR Acres of good Land, pleasantly situated in North-Providence, on the north margin of Wanasquattucket River, and on the south side of the Pleasure Road, not exceeding one mile and an half from the Market-House in Providence—with a Dwelling-House, Work-Shop, Barn, Wood and Chaise-House, &c. There are from ninety to one hundred thrifty Fruit-Trees thereon standing. Said property may be bought on liberal terms by applying to KINSLY CARPENTER. N.B. The above situation is well worth the attention of any person in want of ac- commodations for bleaching, colouring and weaving cotton yarn. North-Providence, October 12, 1809.
STRAYED or stolen, on or about the 22d day of September last, from the subscriber, a COW, about eight years old. Said Cow is of a brindle colour on her back and sides, has a white belly and a white star in her forehead. Whoever has, or shall take up said Cow, or give infor- mation where she may be found, shall be handsomely rewarded. MARGARET ROBINSON, North-Providence, October 9, 1809.