The Rhode-Island American, and general advertiser (Providence [R.I.]), 1809-10-24 00:00:00

THE RHODE-ISLAND AMERICAN, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
"THE NATION WHICH INDULGES TOWARDS ANOTHER AN HABITUAL HATRED, OR AN HABITUAL FONDNESS, IS IN SOME DEGREE A SLAVE." — WASHINGTON.
VOLUME II.
PROVIDENCE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1809.
NUMBER-2.
PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, BY DUNHAM AND HAWKINS, At the sign of the AMERICAN EAGLE, Opposite the Market.
$3.50 PER ANNUM. — HALF IN ADVANCE.
BENJAMIN HOPPIN & SON
Offer at private sale, BRISTOL manufactured Blis- tered STEEL, warranted of a supe- rior quality. October 20, 1809.
Just published at the Shakespeare Gallery , New-York, and for sale at the Providence Circulating Library , The Rambler's Magazine, No. 1, price 31 1-4 cents per number, to be con- tinued as often as sufficient matter author- izes.
ALSO, A few copies of the third American edition of Celebs in search of a Wife Webster's large and small Dictionary Walker's do. do. The World Dissected for the Instruction of Youth in Geography, price 4 dollars Geographical Cards, price 2 dollars Ledgers, Journals, Day and Cash-Books, made of the best paper, and well bound, ruled for 1. s. d. and dollars and cents Single Plays, a good assortment. October 20, 1809.
For Wilmington, (N. C.)
THE SHIP ENTERPRISE, is now ready to receive a cargo, and will take a whole cargo or part, 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 BRATTELL. October 20, 1809.
THE subscriber having de- termined to move from this town, offers for sale at Publick Auction, on Tues- day 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 Se- cretary.
For 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 ac- counts 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 CHRISTO- PHER C. OLNEY and Co. to call on the subscriber and adjust the same, as he is particularly desirous of making a speedy settlement without the disagreeable neces- sity of putting his accounts into the hands of an Attorney. N. G. OLNEY. October 20, 1809.
THE Connexion in trade be- tween 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.
FOR SALE, And possession given the ensuing Spring. A VALUABLE FARM, pleasantly sit- uated 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 ac- commodated with ploughing, mowing pas- ture, 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 sea- son 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.
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.
BOSTON and PROVIDENCE STAGE-OFFICE.
THE publick are hereby informed, that the Stage-Boats for Boston, are kept at EBENEZER FOSTER'S Inn, near the Market; where Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and take their seats. Extra Carriages at the shortest no- tice. JOHN NEDHAM and CO. July 14, 1809.
Fall and Winter Goods.
(This day received, and now opening at WATSON & GLADDING'S, CHEAPSIDE, at the sign of the BUNCH GRAPES, SUPERFINE black, blue, bottlegreen mixed, drab and corbo Broadcloths double milled do. double milled Cassi- meres, low-priced do. lead, scarlet, drab and black Pelice Flannels; black and green Cassimeres, black, green, bottle- green, crimson, lead and corbo coloured Bombazets, at reduced prices; 3 Bales of low-priced Broadcloths, cheap; first chop Rose Blankets, from 7 to 12-grs. made of the finest Wool; Flannels of all colours, cheap; India Cottons, per bale, piece or yard, at reduced prices; Cambricks, Di- mities, Fancy Muslins, hailstone, dotted, cut, striped, plain, leno and spidernet Mus- lins; Silk and Worsted Hosiery, British Cottons, black twilled Cambricks, black and plain Lustrings, mulled hailstone Mus- lins, Ginghams, Calicoes, Clintz Furni- tures, black and plaid Silk Handkerchiefs, with articles too numerous to mention. They have also received this day, direct from the manufactories, Ten Trunks of MUFFS and TIPPETS, viz. real Sable, Elk, Bear, black Jenett, North-West Sable, North-West mock Sa- ble, and Canada mock Bear, which will be sold at the most reduced prices. October 17, 1809.
Christopher R. Greene,
At his Store, No. 3, Market-Street, Offers for sale on very liberal terms, FIVE Hhds. best retailing MOLASSES, 5 Quarter Casks superior SHERRY WINE. N. B. Wanted, a large Scale-Beam— also, an open Stove. October 13, 1809.
For SAVANNAH, (Georgia,)
THE good ship POLLY and BETSY, Savery Bolles Master, will be ready to take Freight by the 20th and sail on the 25th instant. For Freight or Pas- sage, apply to DEAN KIMBALL, West Side, or JOSEPH MANTON. 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.
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.—Bottlegreen, black, blue, smoke and mixed Broadcloths; red, green, yellow and white Flannels; Coat- ings, Plains, drab, bottlegreen, black, brown and mixed Cassimeres; black, scarlet, snuff and slate Bombazets; Wild- bores, Duroys and Rattinets, black, snuff and slate Tabby Velvets, common do. Silver Cords, 7rds, 75 pieces of Calicoes of dif- ferent prices and figures, pink, buff and blue Ginghams; white, black and coloured 4 and 6-gr. Cambricks; Furniture, Cambricks and common Dimities, English Shirting Cottons, Cotton and Worsted Hosiery, India Cottons of all kinds, India and homemade Checks, Jacquet and Mull Cambricks, figured and plain Lenos, spi- dernet, laced, seeded, veined and Book Muslins; white and black Laces, black and white Footing Lace, 4, 5 and 6-gr. Cotton Shawls; Pulicat, Madras and Can- ton Checks; Silk Hankerchiefs, Cotton and Silk Bandanees, white and printed Pocket-Handkerchiefs, Copperplates and Chintzes, No. 3, 31-2, 4, 41-2, and 5 Pack Pins; White Chapel Needles, 3, 6, 7 and 8-gr. Cotton Damask Diaper; Diaper Nap- kins, black, green, pink and white Sarce- nets; black Craps, black Sattins and Lu- strings, Ladies' short Kid and long and short Silk Gloves, Coat and Vest Buttons, Leather and Cotton Suspenders, Marking Canvass, black and white Bonnet Paper, Ribbons, Shoe and Quality Bindings, Tapes and Babbins, 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.
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.
THE subscriber wishes to pur-
chase a quantity of STRAW BRAID, of different kinds, for which prompt pay will be made. HE HAS FOR SALE, American Cotton and Woollen manufac- tured GOODS. ISRAEL DAY, jun. High-Street, October 17, 1809.
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 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- chaser. 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 having taken into Part- nership JOHN FYFE, will in future transact business under the firm of PETER HATTRICK and Co.
PETER HATTRICK and Co.
Have received, at their Store, Main-Street, next door to Messrs. Adams and Lo- throp's, and at New-York, which will be here in a few days, A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Scotch and English Goods, suitable for the present and approaching seasons, consisting in part of the follow- ing, viz. SUPERFINE, mid-Ginghams, ding and low-priced White and coloured Broadcloths; Cambricks, Rattinets, Shirting Cottons, Coatings, Velvets, Plains, Bindings, Blankets, Hosiery, Flannels, White Threads, Cassimets, Brown Hollands, Cassimeres, Printed and Pullicate Sattinets, Handkerchiefs and Bombazets, Shawls, Rattinets, Plain and fancy le- no and book Mus- lins, &c. &c. which are offered for sale on accommo- dating terms, by the piece or package. ALSO, A few Bales of best Ingrain and com- mon CARPETING, and three Boxes of white Linen THREADS, by the Box and Bale only. September 29, 1809.
NEW CARPETING.
Just received and this day opening at the Store of CHS. POTTER,
SEVERAL Bales of fresh imported Scotch INGRAIN and KIDMIN- STER 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.
S. N. RICHMOND,
No. 4, Cheapside, Providence, HAS just received, in addition to his former Stock, a general assortment of fresh imported GOODS, suitable for the season; consisting of red, white and yellow Flannels, some of which are of the first quality; black, scarlet, crimson and other coloured Bombazets; fashionable printed do. fine, middling and low-priced Broadcloths, and black Broadcloth of a superior quality; double-milled drab Cas- simeres, Sattinets, Tabby and common Velvets, black and coloured worsted Ho- siery, India Cottons of various prices, and British Shirtings, Russia Diapers and Ta- ble Linens, Cotton Damask, long and short white, black and coloured Kid and Beaver Gloves; Gentlemen's fine Beaver do. co- loured and black twilled Cambricks, Cam- bricks Muslins, very fine plain Leno and Mull do. figured Leno, coloured Mull do. Book and Jacquet do. Buff Ginghams, black and coloured Lustrings, plaid do. which he offers for sale at wholesale or retail. September 26, 1809.
FRESH FALL GOODS.
N. TINGLEY,
No. 5, CHEAPSIDE. Has just received, and now opening, A VERY general assortment of fashion- able STAPLE and FANCY GOODS, of the latest importations, viz. real super- fine navy blue, black and bottlegreen Broadcloths; middling ditto, mixed, black, bottlegreen brown and drab low-priced ditto; black, brown, green and drab Cas- simeres; Sattinets, black, yellow, green, red and white Flannels; Serges, Coatings, Plains, Bombazets, Rattinets, Wildbores, Tabby and common Velvets, Duroys, D- uroys and Russels; superfine and common Calicoes, Ginghams, twilled and plain Cam- bricks, Cambricks and common Dimities, elegant worsted bordered Robes, elegant Silk and Cotton Mantles, Lace and Craps, Muslins, loom, seeded and a great variety of Fancy Muslins; Florence and India Silks, all colours; Ribbons, Worsted and Cotton Hosiery, long and short Silk and Kid Gloves, Silk and Cotton large and small Shawls, India Cottons, a very large supply—with a great variety of other Goods. September 26, 1809.
Poetry.
SELECTED.
The following was stated by some of the papers to have been American Poetry; it is but justice to Mr. Moore, the English Poet, to re- store him his own property.
NEITHER DO I CONDEMN THEE; GO, AND
SEE NO MORE. — St. John, Chap. viii.
OH! woman, if by simple wile
Thy soul has strayed from honour's track, 'Tis mercy only can beguile, By gentle ways, the wanderer back.
The stain that on thy virtue lies,
Wash'd by thy tears, may yet decay, As clouds that sully morning skies May all be wept in showers away.
Go, go—be innocent, and live—
The tongues of men may wound thee sore; But Heav'n in pity can forgive, And bids thee "go and sin no more!"
NONSENSE.
GOOD reader! if you e'er have seen, When Phœbus hastens to his pillow, The mermaids with their tresses green, Dancing upon the western billow: If you have seen, at twilight dim, When the lone spirit's vesper hymn Floats wild along the western shore: If you have seen, through thist of eve, The fairy train their ringlets weave, Glancing along the spangled green: If you have seen all this, and more, God bless me! what a deal you've seen!
Miscellany.
For the RHODE-ISLAND AMERICAN.
Messrs. EDITORS,
I WAS much surprised at observing, in a late Latitudinarian , the appellation of "palpable absurdity" bestowed upon this line of Homer:
"So dream'd the monarch, and awoke no more."
The author seems to have found the ab- surdity in the circumstance of Homer's ac- quaintance with the vision of Rhesus, though Rhesus did not wake to relate it. But, if the author will again reflect on the subject, I presume he will find no absurdity to have existed. I conceive that Homer did not depend, for a knowledge of the facts of his poem, upon the heroes he celebrates; nor even upon tradition, except for the general subject. So that the question whether Rhesus repeated his dream or not, could never, in the least affect the Poet. But whence then, since his poem must have the air and semblance of truth, could he have derived his information? Undoubtedly from that identical Being, so convenient to Poets in all ages, whom he invokes in these lines:
"The wrath of Peleus' son, the direful spring
"Of all the Grecian woes, O Goddess sing," — &c.
"Declare, O Muse! in what ill-fated hour
"Sprang the fierce strife; from what offended Power."
Thus he very fairly gives us his authori- ty, which must, by no means, be questioned. And under this guide, he had clearly a right to discover and affirm a thousand things which, otherwise might chance to be deemed improbable, and even impossible. It is well known that most of the events in an epic poem are fabulous, having their origin solely in the Poet's imagination; or, to speak more poetically, in the Inspiration of the MUSE. I therefore entreat the writer to withdraw the charge of absurdity from the name of the noblest Poet of the earth, whose work will be receiving the acclamations of applause, when the moat of oblivion shall have collected, through ages, upon the stone that encloses our dust. DAN.
From the INDEPENDENT AMERICAN of October 17th.
A PAPER printed at Richmond, Vir- ginia, entitled, "The Virginia Argus," has an article headed Keep yourseetues cool! In this article the editor insinuates that Mr. Jackson has nothing to offer to our government, and has come here "quietly to nestle himself in Mr. Erskine's seat, and, like a true political watch-dog, wait the turn of the tide and the coming of the seasons, without making one advance towards the promotion of a good under- standing." This language has been gene- rally propagated in all the papers attach- ed to the interest of France, throughout the United States. Whether the editors are deceived, or whether they misrepresent wilfully, is not for us to determine. But the truth is, Mr. Jackson comes with full powers to settle all our differences with Great-Britain, and is ready and willing to proceed on the negotiation whenever our government thinks proper. Whether the propositions he has to make are such as
our government can accept, is not for us to say, as we know not what they are. But this we know, that such as they are, Mr. Jackson has no disposition to hide them from the officers of our administration. On our executive it depends whether the nego- tiation proceeds immediately, or whether Mr. Jackson shall "nestle quietly in his seat" till the meeting of Congress.
The editor of the Aurora , in his paper of Friday last, in commenting on the news respecting General Armstrong, says, "Once for all, these stories about Gen. Armstrong are totally destitute of founda- tion; the Wasp aloof of war may be ex- pected about the 20th of November, with the result of General Armstrong's nego- tiations, which are expected to be a modi- fication of the decrees of France in fa- vour of neutral commerce."
We cannot doubt of the correctness of the Colonel's statement, as we must sup- pose he knows every thing, at least about the affairs of his master, the Corsican.— But we can state that Mr. Pinckney, who may, perhaps, know as much about the affairs of America in Europe as even the Colonel, told a gentleman on the 5th of August last, that there was not the most distant prospect that Mr. Armstrong would accomplish any thing to the advan- tage of American commerce.
Foreign Intelligence,
Received at Boston by the arrival of the ship Packet, Captain Field, from Liverpool.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE.
DOWNING-STREET, September 2. A despatch, of which the following is a copy, was yesterday morning received at the office of Lord Viscount Castle- reagh, from Lieutenant-General the Earl of Chatham, dated head-quarters, Bath, August 29, 1809.
MY LORD,
MAJOR Bradford delivered to me your Lordship's despatch of the 21st inst. signi- fying to me his Majesty's commands that I should convey to Lieutenant-General Sir E. Coote, the General and other officers and troops employed before Flushing, and particularly to those of the artillery and engineer departments, his Majesty's most gracious approbation of their conduct; and which I have obeyed with the most entire satisfaction. That the honour, in my last despatch, of acquainting your Lordship with my intention of proceeding to this place, and I should have been most happy to have been enabled to have announced to your Lordship the further progress of this army. Unfortunately, however, it be- comes my duty to state to your Lordship that, from the concurrent testimony from so many quarters, as to leave no doubt of the truth of the information, the enemy appears to have collected so formidable a force, as so convinced me that the period was arrived, at which my instructions would have directed me to withdraw the army under my command, even if engaged in actual operation. I had certainly early understood, on my arrival at Walcheren, that the enemy were assembling in con- siderable force on all points; but I was un- willing to give too much credit to these re- ports and I was determined to persevere until I was satisfied, upon the fullest infor- mation, that all further attempts would be unavailable.
From all our intelligence, it appears that the force of the enemy in this quarter, dis- tributed between the environs of Bergen- op-Zoom, Breda, Lillo, and Antwerp, and cantoned on the opposite coast, is not less than 35,000 men, and by some statements, is estimated higher. Though a landing on the Continent might, I have no doubt, have been forced, yet, as the siege of Antwerp, the possession of which could alone have se- cured to us any of the ulterior objects of the Expedition, was, by this state of things, rendered utterly impracticable, every measure, if successful, could have led to a solid advantage; and the retreat of the army, which must at an early period have been inevitable, would have been exposed to much hazard. The utmost force, (and that daily decreasing,) after that I could have brought into the field, after providing for the occupation of Walcheren and South Beveland, would have amounted to about 23,000 Infantry and 2000 Horse. Your Lordship must at once see, that the enemy's force had been less than represented, after the necessary detach- ments to observe the garrisons of Bergen- op-Zoom and Breda, and securing our com- munications, how very inadequate a force must have remained for operations against Lillo and Liefkenshoek, and ultimately against Antwerp; which town so far from being in the state which had been reported, is, from very correct accounts, represented

to be in a complete state of defence; and the enemy's ships had been brought up and placed in security, under the guns of the citadel.
Under these circumstances, however mortifying to me to see the progress arrested of an army, from whose good conduct and valour I had every thing to hope, I feel that my duty left me no other course than to close my operations here; and it will always be a satisfaction to me to think, that I have not been induced lightly to commit the safety of the army confided to me, or the reputation of his Majesty's arms. It was an additional satisfaction to me to find that the unanimous opinion of the Lt. Generals of this army, whom I thought it right to consult, more out of respect to them, than I thought a doubt could be entertained on the subject, concurred entirely in the sentiments I have submitted to your Lordship.—I am concerned to say, that the effect of the climate, at this unhealthy period of the year, is felt most seriously, and that the numbers of sick already is little short of 3000 men. It is my intention to withdraw gradually from the advanced position on this island, and sending into Walcheren such an additional force as may be necessary to secure that important possession, to embark the remainder of the troops, and to hold them in readiness to avail his Majesty's further commands, which I shall most anxiously expect.
I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) CHATHAM.
[The copy of a despatch from Rear-Admiral Sir R. Strachan, dated on board the St. Domingo off Bath, 27th ult. follows. The Rear-Admiral states, that having made the necessary naval arrangements for landing the army near St. Sebastian, without hearing from Lord Chatham, communicated with his Lordship on the 24th, and found him undecided. On the 26th, attended with Rear-Admiral Sir R. Keates a meeting of the Lieutenant-Generals of the army, when, for the reasons already stated in Lord Chatham's despatch, the ulterior objects of the expedition were abandoned. Having offered every naval assistance in reducing the fortresses, and conceiving the subject of the deliberation to be purely military, he withdrew with Sir R. Keates. The Rear-Admiral then states, that the enemy's ships, which were 5 miles above Antwerp, have come down, and are extended in a line, fronting it, except two of the line, which are in the reach above Leifkenshoelk, and four frigates gone to Lillo. An immense number of small gun-boats are on the boom, behind them a crescent of 60 guns, and mortar-brigs, and the battery of 10 guns, between forts Lillo and Hendrick, is finished, though that on the Dool side is abandoned.]
LONDON, September 3.
We hear that a large detachment of our army is to attack Williamstadt and Helvoetsluis. In the latter place there are only 1600 men, and at the former there are one ship of 90 guns, one large frigate, two schooners, and 40 gun-boats, under the command of Admiral de Wynter, and other gun-boats are daily joining him from Holland.
September 4. A Convention, it is said, has been concluded between the Courts of St. Petersburg, Stockholm, and Copenhagen, for maintaining peace in the Baltic.
We understand, that the Court of Copenhagen has opened its ports, both of the islands and of the German provinces, to neutrals.
BRITISH AFFAIRS IN SPAIN. OFFICIAL.
The following official papers are extracted from the London Gazette of Saturday last.
Downing-Street, September 2. A despatch, of which the following is a copy, was on the 30th ult. received at the office of Lord Viscount Castlereagh, one of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, from Lieutenant-General Lord Viscount Wellington, dated Deleytosa, August 8.
DELEYTOSA, August 8, 1809. MY LORD,
I apprised your Lordship on the 1st inst. of the advance of a French corps towards the Puerto de Banos, and of the probable embarrassments of the operations of the army which its arrival at Placentia would occasion; and these embarrassments having since existed to a degree so considerable, as to oblige us to fall back, and to take up a defensive position on the Tagus, I am induced to trouble you more at length with an account of what has passed upon this subject.
When I entered Spain, I had a communication with General Cuesta, through Sir Robert Wilson and Colonel Rocke, respecting the situation of the Puerto de Banos and the Puerto de Perales, the former of which it was at last settled, should be held by a corps to be formed under the Marquis de la Reyna, to consist of two battalions from General Cuesta's army, and two from Belar; and that the Puerto de Perales was to be taken care of by the Duque de Parque, by detachments from the garrison of Cinca Rodriguez.
I doubted of the capacity of the garrison of Cinca Rodriguez to make the detach-
ment of the latter, but so little of the effectual occupation of the former, that in writing to Marshal Beresford on the 17th of July, I desired him to look to the Puerto de Perales, but that I considered Banos as secure, as appears by the extract of my letter which I enclose.
On the 30th, intelligence was received at Talavera, that 12,000 rations had been ordered at Fuente Duenos for the 28th, and 24,000 at Los Santos for the same day, for a French corps which it was believed was on its march towards the Puerto de Banos.
General Cuesta expressed some anxiety respecting this post, and sent me a message, to propose that Sir Robert Wilson should be sent there with his corps.
Sir Robert was on that day at Talavera, but his corps was in the mountains towards Escalona; and as he had already made himself very useful in that quarter, and had been near Madrid, with which city he had a communication, which I was desirous of keeping up, I proposed that a Spanish corps should be sent to Banos without loss of time.
I could not prevail with General Cuesta, although he certainly admitted the necessity of a reinforcement, when he proposed that Sir Robert Wilson should be sent to Banos; and he was equally sensible with myself, of the benefit to be derived to the cause, from sending Sir Robert back to Escalona.
At this time, we had no further intelligence of the enemy's advance, than that the rations were ordered; and I had hopes that the enemy might be deterred from advancing, by the intelligence of our success on the 28th, and that the troops in the Puerto might make some defence; and that, under these circumstances, it was not desirable to divert Sir Robert Wilson from Escalona.
On the 30th, however, I renewed my application to General Cuesta, to send there a Spanish division of sufficient strength, in a letter to General O'Donnoghue, of which I enclose a copy but without effect; and he did not detach General Basseco until the morning of the 31st, after we had heard that the enemy had entered Bejar, and it was obvious that the troops in the Puerto would make no defence.
On the 31st, we received accounts, that the enemy had entered Placentia in two columns.
The Marquis de la Reyna, whose two battalions consisted of only six hundred men, with only twenty rounds of ammunition each man, retired from the Puerto and from Placentia, without firing a shot, and went to the bridge of Almaraz, which he declared that he intended to remove.—The battalions of Bejar dispersed without making any resistance.
The General called upon me, on that day, and proposed that half of the army should march to the rear to oppose the enemy, while the other half should maintain the post at Talavera.
My answer was, that if by half the army, he meant half of each army, I could only answer that I was ready to go or to stay with the whole British army, but that I could not separate it. He then desired me to choose whether I would go or stay, and I preferred to go, from thinking that the British troops were most likely to do the business effectually, and without contest; and from being of opinion, that to open the communication through Placentia was more important to us than to them, although very important to them. With this decision, General Cuesta appeared perfectly satisfied.
The movements of the enemy in our front since the 1st had induced me to be of opinion, that despairing of forcing us at Talavera, they intended to force a passage by Escalona; and thus open a communication with the French corps coming from Placentia.
This suspicion was confirmed on the night of the 31st, by letters received from Sir Robert Wilson, of which I enclose copies; and before I quitted Talavera, on the 31st, I waited on General O'Donnoghue, and conversed with him, upon the whole of our situation, and pointed out to him the possibility that in the case of the enemy coming through Escalona, General Cuesta might find himself obliged to quit Talavera before I should be able to return to him; and I urged him to collect all the carts that could be got, in order to remove our hospital. At his desire, I put the purport of this conversation in writing, and sent him a letter to be laid before General Cuesta, of which I enclose a copy.
The British army marched on the 31st, to Prospesa, General Basseco's Spanish corps being at Centinello, where I desired that it might halt the next day, in order that I might be nearer it.
About 5 o'clock in the evening, I heard that the French had arrived from Placentia, at Navalmodul, whereby they were between us and the bridge of Almaraz.
About an hour afterwards I received from General O'Donnoghue the letter and its inclosures of which I enclose copies, announcing to me the intention of General Cuesta to march from Talavera in the evening, and to leave there my hospital, except such men as could be moved by the means he already had, on the ground of his apprehension that I was not strong
enough for the corps coming from Placentia, and that the enemy was moving upon his flank, and had returned to Santa Olalla in his front.
I acknowledge that these reasons did not appear to me sufficient for giving up so important a post as Talavera, for exposing the combined armies to an attack in front and rear at the same time, and for abandoning my hospital; and I wrote the letter of which I enclose a copy.
This unfortunately reached the General after he had marched, and he arrived at Gropesa shortly after day light, on the morning of the 4th.
The question what was to be done was then to be considered. The enemy, stated to be 50,000 strong, but at all events consisting of the corps of Soult, and Ney, either united or not very distant from each other, and supposed by Marshal Jourdan and Joseph Bonaparte, to be sufficiently strong to attack the British army, stated to be 25,000 strong, were on one side, in possession of the high road to the passage of the Tagus at Almaraz, the bridge at which place we knew had been removed, although the boats still necessarily remained in the river.
On the other side, we had reason to expect the advance of Victor's corps to Talavera, as soon as General Cuesta's march should be known, and after leaving 12,000 men to watch Vaneas, and allowing from 10 to 11,000 killed and wounded in the late action, this corps would have amounted to 25,000. We could extricate ourselves from this difficult situation only by great celerity of movements (to which the troops were unequal, as they had not had their allowance of provisions for several days) and by success in two battles. If unsuccessful in either, we should have been without a retreat; and if Soult and Ney avoiding an action, had retired before us, and had waited the arrival of Victor, we should have been exposed to a general action with 50,000 men equally without a retreat.
We had reason to expect that as the Marquis de la Reyna could not remove the boats from the river Almaraz, Soult would have destroyed them.
Our only retreat was, therefore, by the bridge of Arco Bispo; and if we had moved on, the enemy by breaking that bridge while the army should be engaged with Soult and Ney, would have deprived us of that only resource.
We could not take a position at Gropesa, as we thereby left open the road to the bridge of Arco Bispo from Talavera by Calera; and after considering the whole subject maturely, I was of opinion that it was advisable to retire to the bridge of Arco Bispo, and to take up a defensive position upon the Tagus.
I was induced to adopt this last opinion, because the French have now at least 50,000 men disposable to oppose to the combined armies, and a corps of 12,000 to watch Vaneas; and I was likewise of opinion that the sooner the defensive line should be taken up, the more likely were the troops to be able to defend it.
Accordingly I marched on the 4th, and crossed the Tagus by the bridge of Arco Bispo, and have continued my course to this place, in which I am well situated to defend the passage of Almaraz and the lower parts of the Tagus. General Cuesta crossed the river on the night of the 5th, and he is still at the bridge of the Arco Bispo.
About two thousand of the wounded have been brought away from Talavera; the remaining fifteen hundred are there; and I doubted whether, under any circumstances, it would have been possible or consistent with humanity to attempt to remove any more of them.
From the treatment which some of the soldiers wounded on the 27th, and who fell into the hands of the enemy, experienced from them, and from the manner in which I have always treated the wounded, who have fallen into my hands, I expect that these men will be well treated; and I have only to lament that a new concurrence of events, over which, from circumstances I had and could have no control, should have placed the army in a situation to be obliged to leave any of them behind.
I have the honour to be &c. (Signed) ARTHUR WELLESLEY. September 5.
We are enabled to state, that our army is immediately to be employed on a fresh and, we trust, a more successful expedition. Orders were last night despatched from the Admiralty to Sir R. Strachan, and from Lord Castlereagh's Office, addressed "to the Commander in Chief of the British troops in Zealand;" containing instructions on the subject of this new enterprise. We likewise find, that orders were yesterday given for providing provisions, &c. for 25,000 men for one month; so that we may conclude that the service in question is not very remote.
Seven line of battle ships and some smaller vessels, arrived at Spithead on Wednesday, with the prisoners from Zealand. With what were before at Portsmouth, this will make the number of French prisoners there about 20,000.—There are now about 90,000 French prisoners in this kingdom.
ZITTAW, JULY 31.
The following is the order of the day by which the Archduke Charles notified to the army his resignation of the command in chief.
"Very important reasons have induced me to request his Majesty to accept my resignation of the command of the army entrusted to me. I yesterday received his consent, and at the same time his orders, to transfer the chief command to the General of Cavalry, Prince of Lichtenstein.—While I leave the army I take the most lively interest in its fate. The perfect conviction I have of its bravery, the confidence I place in it, and the constant habit of dedicating my exertions to its service, under this separation, indescribably painful, I flatter myself that it participates in, and returns this sentiment. (Signed) "CHARLES."
NUREMBERG, AUGUST 16.
Accounts from Bohemia of the 9th inst. state, that all the Generals who command particular corps in that kingdom have received orders to reinforce them, by incorporating with them the militia of Landeck; all the troops which were in the circle of Pilser are ordered to proceed by forced marches to Prague, and the Archduke John is said to have received unlimited powers from his Majesty the Emperor, to organize the army before Prague and Olmutz.
MADRID, AUGUST 10. ORDER OF THE DAY.
"The first and fifth corps overtook beyond the bridge of Arzobispo the rear guard of the English army, entirely destroyed it, and took from it 30 pieces of cannon, their caissons, and a great part of their equipment; many horses and a great number of prisoners.
"It is also in pursuit of the army of Vaneas, and has made a great number of prisoners. It has retired into the mountains of Sierra Morena. (Signed) A. BELLIARD, Gov. Gen."
PROCLAMATION OF THE KING.
"SOLDIERS!—It is scarcely 15 days since 120,000 enemies, consisting of English, Portuguese and Spaniards, who marched from different points, rendezvoused under the walls of my capital; but united on the 26th of July at the bridge of Gaudarama, the 1st and 4th corps, and the reserve, defeated on that day the enemy. On the 27th, he reposed, in great haste, the Alberche. On the 28th, attacked in a position judged invulnerable, 80,000 men have not been able to contend against 40,000 French. From that time, renouncing their chimerical project of conquest, they have thought but of safety, and have abandoned the field of battle. More than 6,000 English, wounded, are in our hospitals.
"The least of our corps, the 1st, was judged sufficient to observe, and keep in check this army, still so numerous in spite of its losses. It remained upon the Alberche whilst the four corps and the reserve set out on the 29th to seize on Toledo, besieged by the army of La Mancha, and that of Madrid, menaced by the same army, have forced the enemy, already within four leagues of the capital, to relinquish its prey. It has passed the Tagus in the greatest haste, and flies towards the Sierra Morena, after having abandoned some thousands of killed, wounded, and prisoners. The 2d, 5th, and 6th corps are following the rear guard of the enemy's army. These corps formed a junction with the 1st corps at Orepason the 7th of August.
"The English fly in every way in disorder, and by roads hitherto judged impracticable to artillery.—The 2d and 5th corps are pursuing them.
"Soldiers, you have saved my capital, the King of Spain thanks you; you have done more, the brother of your Emperor sees fly before your eagles the eternal enemy of the French name.
"The Emperor will know all that you have done, he will acknowledge the brave who have made themselves conspicuous among the brave, those who have received honourable wounds; and if he says to us, I am content with you, we shall be sufficiently recompensed. JOSEPH."
"H. Q. Toledo, August 9, 1809. By the Mails.
NEW-YORK, October 17.
We learn that Mr. Jackson, the English Minister, is actively engaged in a negotiation with our government. From the circumstance of the British Packet being so long detained for his despatches, it is presumed something of importance is taking place—whether favourable or unfavourable, time will disclose. We also learn that Mr. Erskine will sail immediately from Norfolk for England in the Africaine frigate, with the original despatches that are preparing by Mr. Jackson, and that copies will go by the Packet.
Lord Erskine has written a pamphlet, exculpating of his son's conduct while Minister of the United States.
Spain has a population of 12,000,000, and yet cannot bring to act in one place an army sufficient in numbers, discipline and equipment to rid the country of 70,000
regular troops that have invaded it! Spain has not been able to do this, even, with the remnant of a regular army, and foreign aid.
EAST-INDIES.
FORT WILLIAM, JANUARY 30.
The Right Hon. the Governor General in Council has received the satisfactory intelligence that a detachment of the subsidiary force at Hyderabad, under the command of Lieut. Colonel Doveton, consisting of a corps of horse artillery, two regiments of native infantry, employed in the province of Candeish, in pursuit of the predatory force of the Chiefs, Moheput Row Holkar, Wahid Ali Khan, and Dandien Khan, after a forced march of near 100 miles, have succeeded in surprising the enemy at the fort of Amalnair, on the morning of the 28th ult. effected the complete dispersion of their troops, consisting of between 4 and 5000 men, cavalry and infantry, and captured the whole of their guns, baggage, and camp equipage, and near 1000 horse; the loss, on the part of the enemy, is stated to have been very great; on the part of the British detachment, between 20 and 30 men killed and wounded.
The Governor-General in Council deems it proper, on this occasion, to express in the most publick manner, the high sense which he entertains of the zeal, judgement and activity, manifested by Lieut. Doveton, in planning and executing this arduous enterprise; and of the distinguished perseverance, exertion, and gallantry of the officers and troops under his command, in accomplishing a march of near 1000 miles, in a space of 48 hours, and immediately attacking and defeating a superior force of the enemy, whose depredations in the province of Candeish, and the territories of the allies of the British government, had so long disturbed the tranquillity of the Deccan, and had rendered necessary a combined movement of divisions of the subsidiary forces of Poona and Hyderabad, under the general direction of Colonel Wallace, commanding the subsidiary force at Poona.
His Lordship, in council, has great satisfaction also in acknowledging, on this occasion, the judgement and personal ability displayed by Colonel Wallace, in framing the plan of combined operations between the two divisions of the subsidiary forces, which led to the brilliant achievement devised by Lieut. Colonel Doveton, and executed, under his personal command, with such exemplary success.
N. B. EDMONSTONE, Chief Sec'y to Government.
BOSTON, October 20.
MR. ARMSTRONG.
A letter from London, received by the Packet, mentions, that a gentleman had arrived there from Rotterdam, who saw Mr. Armstrong at that place on the 15th August. He was informed by the Minister that after the defeat at Aspern, he was called upon by a member of the bureau, who said the Emperor was disposed to be in amity with us; and after some further conference, articles were actually agreed on as the basis of a treaty, which were sent off to the Emperor;—but in the mean time the victory of Wagram changed his disposition, and notice was sent to Paris that no further negotiation should take place until the United States declared war against England. Mr. Armstrong said he should not attempt any thing further, but expected to return to Paris, and embark for America, with his family.
The London Courier of September 5th, the latest, says, "A letter, (where dated or from whom, is not mentioned,) of the 1st inst. states, that peace has been signed between Austria and France. The conditions, as was to be supposed, are sufficiently hard. The Emperor Francis, it is said, is to keep Hungary, Bohemia, and Moravia; and to cede Austria, including its capital, Vienna, Galicia and all his other territories. He is also to relinquish the Imperial title, and be styled King of Hungary and Bohemia. Bonaparte takes the title of Archduke of Austria. Bavaria gains a large accession of territory.—Upon the above letter we may remark, that if peace had been signed, it is strange we have heard of no rejoicings on the opposite coast."
Providence, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1809.
We have to-day made copious extracts of foreign information, brought by the late arrival at Boston, of which we gave some sketches in our last. The despatch of the Earl of Chatham, wherein he assigns the causes of the failure of the grand expedition, we give at full length. Some expectations are entertained in London, that he will be called to an account for his conduct. There appears to have been great delay and inactivity from the very commencement of operations.
Lord Wellington's despatch gives a concise history of the affairs of Spain to the 3th of August. It offers very materially from that of the French, and carries greater marks of candour and truth upon the face of it. He does not appear to be at all apprehensive of danger, or show the least fear, but that he shall be able to beat the French in a second battle, if they do not

too much out number him. According to the French account their forces exceeded 40,000, twice the number of the English engaged at the battle of Talavera. They have now an army of about 70,000, but with this they cannot pursue the English far, as they will in that case leave Madrid exposed to the Spaniards who are coming from other quarters. We may expect, however, to hear very soon, of some more hard fighting in that quarter. The event may be doubtful, as there seems to exist too much jealousy between the Spaniards and English for them to act with much effect. On the subject of peace between Austria and France, much was said in England when our last accounts left them, and many reports were in circulation. While her armies are drawn into Germany, it is the object of France to circulate the report of peace, in order to quiet insurrections which have broken out, and prevent others. At the last dates from the scene of war, both parties were strengthening their armies and positions. They talked much of peace, and at the same time continued preparing for war. Though peace may have been concluded long before this, yet we presume it was not known officially in France so early as the first of September, as no rejoicings had been heard on the French coast.
The conditions attached to the reported peace, are too degrading and humbling for an independent monarch to receive, with so respectable an army as the Emperor Francis now has. But perhaps he may receive them, though we do not believe he will. His reluctance, at parting with the brightest ornament of his crown, may be the cause of the delay in the negotiation.
Reports say that the negotiations of Mr. Armstrong are broken off, and that there are no prospects of his effecting any thing very soon with France. With England and ourselves, things remain in the same embarrassed situation.
Our commerce in the Baltic is subjected to capture and confiscation, and it seems to fall a prey to almost all nations. In the Boston Chronicle of Thursday last, a paper as notorious for falsehood and scurrility as its chief editor, Ben. Austin, is infamous, we observed some remarks prefaced by "anticipations realized." The Loan-officer rejoices at the overthrow of Austria, and that the number of Bonaparte's vassals have increased. He asserts that it was the object of the Federalists "to get the citizens of the United States willing to involve their destinies with England," and that they "have been constantly employed in deceiving the publick, as to the real state of European politics."
True it is that the Federalists and every real American or friend to humanity deplore the unhappy fate of Austria. They wished that she might be able to preserve her independence, and in some measure set a bound to the power of Napoleon, that overgrown power, which not only threatens the independence of Europe, but of America. The Federalists never misrepresented the real state of the war, or endeavoured in the least degree to deceive the publick on that subject. They always calculated that the immense forces of France, directed by the genius of Napoleon, were more than sufficient to conquer any nation, other than England; and that her navy is the only check he has in his career of universal domination. All that we could hope, was that some fortunate circumstance might turn the current which set so strong against the liberties of Europe, and Bonaparte be reduced to the necessity of ruling only over France.
That the Federalists ever wished to "involve their destinies with England" is false and base calumny, worthy only the miserable object by which it is uttered, and the infamous vehicles through which it is conveyed to the publick. With England we wish for no other connexions, than those of peace and friendship. With France we wish the same. We wish for no connexion which shall oblige us to waste our treasure and spill our blood in fighting their battles.
But on the other hand, it has been the professed object of the Democrats ever since the commencement of the French revolution, to exert every means in their power to influence the people of the United States to become the allies of France. The country has been overrun with French emissaries, exerting their best endeavours to produce this their darling object. Washington often cautioned the people of America against them. If the people wish to see to what a wretched state they would have been reduced, had the government of the United States listened to their clamour and adopted the measures they recommended, let them look at Holland, Switzerland, Italy, and indeed all their allies. In the Dictionary of Napoleon the word Ally is synonymous with Slave . What people has been left free, over whom France has had power to tyrannize? Think of these things, Americans! and if you would avoid their fate hold all nations as "enemies in war, in peace friends."
"SQUALL."—We understand, that the commanders of our vessels of war have received orders from the Secretary of the Navy, to fit their vessels for sea immediately. It is intimated that they are going to a foreign station.
From a GLASGOW PAPER of August 24. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Dornoch, to his friend in Glasgow, dated 17th August, 1809, received in town yesterday.
"I have to relate one of the most awful and the most melancholy accidents that ever occurred in this part of the world.—Last Wednesday, being the fair day at Tain, the ferry-boat, in crossing from that side to the south side, sunk, and the whole on board perished, amounting to upwards of 120 souls, among whom were Sheriff M. Calloch, Mr. John Leshe, merchant, and Isabel, his sister, &c. There were upwards of 20 from the town and 63 from the Parish. It is easier for you to conceive than for me to describe the awful situation of the whole town. The whole church-yard is one scene of graves; and all yesterday carts were employed in carrying the dead bodies to the town. Few of those belonging to the town have yet been found this day, as we have got a net and are going to try what we can do. The boat was over-loaded, and, as soon as they left the land, began to sink. The blame has been much laid on Sutherland, the ferry-man on the south side, who has suffered, as he happened unfortunately to be on this side that fatal morning. The day was quite calm.—Thank God, none of our nearest relations were among the sufferers, but I feel for the situation of my dear neighbours. Good God, what a havoc in one Parish—whole families have perished!"
COMMUNICATION.
THE inhabitants of this town have lately been informed, that a branch of St. Tammany's Society is about to be established in this place. The month which has been chosen for this purpose is called, in their dialect, the travelling month; and if we may judge from the frequency of the nocturnal meetings of "the more worthless part of society," we may expect, unless their attempts should prove abortive, that something in proprria forma , will soon be brought forth. Who is to act as accoucheur on this occasion, we have not yet been informed; but presume they will call upon that learned member of the faculty, who has practically denied the truth of the old proverb— Ne sutor ultra crepidam —a shoemaker must not go beyond his last. Whether it will be a genuine and legitimate offspring of old Father Moony, so celebrated in the annals of that branch of the society established in the city of New-York, we cannot as yet determine. But as it will be difficult to find many of the citizens of this town, who have so far retrograded from civilization as to have become sufficiently savage to qualify them to be enlisted under the banners of St. Tammany, we would recommend to the patrons of the Society, in order to make this branch respectable as to numbers, to extend their invitation to the darker sons of St. Tammany, the Africans in this place; and, for this liberty, we hope to be excused, since, from the following account, copied from the Troy Gazette, we learn, that the Africans in this country are permitted to participate of the blessings of St. Tammany.
The African Tammany Society Celebration.
De anniversary of de American Independence who's thirty-tree years old em, our Tammany Society all celebrate 'em on de fourth of July, at de Wigwam which we got in de main-street. We got a nice good bower in dat place which Quasha and Cudjo fix up. We light a council fire, to warm a poor negar, light a pipe of peace by, and boil roast-beef on. We hab good rum, good roast pig, good loaf, and fish, good tobacco, good fiddle, good pow-wow good company, better dan de demicats I guess; and I'll warrant we had and a good times and a good scrape as any of 'em. De spirit of Tammany he was dere, and was mighty glad to see us so merry. Sambo say he seed him—and wedder or no, we hab dam good Jamaica spirits, I tell you—De Sachem of de toder Tammany Society didn't cum, ('tween you and I, dat fellow grow proud as de debill.) If all our Society had cum together, I guess we should had as long procession as de demicats, if dey had'nt walk so dam far apart—pity we "sons of Tammany" cou'dn't agree to be all rapt-up together in one piece of wampum as big as Massa Andecourt tell a lie, for as de poet say,
How pleasant 'tis to see "Bredren" and kin agree.
Here comes our Toasts:
1. May all de Tammany Societies come into one Society, den what a dam big Society we shall be. 2. Old Massa Tammany himself—his spirits no be ashamed to be wid us at de council fire which be lighted to day—better be here wid a poor honest negar African, dan way out yonder wid de debillish demicats. 3. Our Broder Tom, de last grand Sachem of dis nation—We be all red men—all white men—and lib together in peace and unicorn; but de dam fellow desert Missa, so de peoples desert him. 4. Our "red broders" in de next Tammany Society—If dey will become de hop-
est man, den we'll smoke de pipe of peace wid'em at de next council fire.
Firm united let us be, We're de sons of Tammany.
Song—Johnson and Liberty.
5. De Gun-Boats—Just like Sambo's pickaninny knife, aninny knife, wid no blade at all almost, and a dam gewgaw handle—he cost more dan he come too.
Song—Ei diddle diddle de cat's in de fiddle.
6. De 4th of July—Wish he come half a dozen times a year; de sons of Tammany free to-day, do he work like hell to-morrow. We don't hab a talk, but we hab dam good toasts.
Song—Chiddy co ding dong a ding, a tink a toodle a.
7. Massa Andecourt, oderwise de South-Sack, oderwise de Frog Eater—Guess he made in dam hurry, he got his wit in his belly and his guts in his head.
Song—Goosey, goosey gander, where shall I wander.
8. De Fair—De white man needn't be so proud wid dere fair; De sons of Tammany got Fair too—Missa Philliss won't turn her back to de best of 'em.
Song—Massa gone away, oder man be cum.
VOLUNTEER. Our Grand Sachem, who hab retire from political life, and gone ober to de mountains—
"Man life like a park in the air; "Come to-day—gone yesterday."
Song—Fire in de mountain.
Published by order of POMP, de Grand Sachem. FRANK, Scratch'em.
317th year of discobery, } season of de fruits }
*Mons. GENET.
WE have received a communication from a respected friend and correspondent, recommending to us to change the title of our Paper from the RHODE-ISLAND to the PROVIDENCE AMERICAN. With deference to an opinion always weighty and little short of decision, we conceive that a name once adopted, ought not to be abandoned, except in cases of urgent necessity. Had the objection occurred to us at the time of the alteration, or had we conceived that it would have been a subject worthy of such respectable remonstrance, we would certainly have pursued a different line of conduct. However, we believe our correspondent would himself think it rather improper in us, after we have adopted a name, to change it because it is not the best that might have been obtained. To speak with the sincerity of fact, we are not zealous admirers of the name which our venerable ancestors gave to the town which we inhabit, viz. Providence. It seems to savour a little of those fanatical times when one mother christened her child Yet Mercy Alsoh , and another, Fight the good Fight of Faith Packer .
WE have had frequent complaints, from our subscribers in Bristol, relative to the conduct of the Postmaster at that place. If his conduct towards THE AMERICAN, as it passes through his hands, to our subscribers, be not a little more upright, we shall take some pains to inquire into it, and lay it before the publick. We will thank our subscribers there to let us know of all the obstacles they meet with from him, in getting THE AMERICAN.
Married,
At Newport on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Gibson; Mr. EDWARD STANHOPE, to Miss SUSAN STEVENS, daughter of Mr. John Stevens, all of that town.
Died,
At Newport, on Saturday last, Mr. CLARK GUY GROSVENOR, aged 19 years, son of General Grosvenor of Pomfret, (Con.) His remains were carried through this town last evening on their way to Connecticut, for interment.
In this town, on Saturday morning last, Mrs. MARY GLADDING, wife of Mr. BENJAMIN GLADDING, aged 62. In the discharge of the various moral and social duties this lady was highly exemplary.—A lingering disease, endured without murmur, and a painful death, met without dismay or terror, strongly attest her confidence in another and better existence. On his passage from Surinam, to New-York, on the 21st of September last, Capt. CHARLES SPOONER, of this town, in the 37th year of his age. He was a nautical commander of signal fortitude and equanimity of mind: In his mercantile concerns, of the strictest punctuality; as a husband and father, tenderly loving and beloved. In him the community have to lament the loss of a good citizen, but to his widow with five young children, his loss is irreparable.
American Marine List.
PORT OF PROVIDENCE, OCTOBER 24, 1809. ENTERED. Brig—Industry, Gladding, Havana. Sloops—Shepherdess, Bliven, Newport; Sophronia, Oxx, Bristol. CLEARED. Brigs—Grand-Turk, Hopkins, Lisbon; Ruth, Potter, Alexandria.
Sloops—Thetis, Child, Warren; Merit, Arnold, New-York; Maria, Comstock, do; Shepherdess, Bliven, Newport. Ship Hope, Rev. of this port, has arrived at the River Jade. Ship Asia, Ormsbee, has arrived at Cows.
New-York, October 19.
The brig Abeona, Hill, 13 days from Savannah, bound to Barracoa, had out into Nassau; her crew being sick.
Boston, October 24.
Mr. John Gilley, now living on the large Gull Island, professes to be a good pilot from the Capes of Philadelphia to Passamaquoddy; when strangers fall in with the Gull Islands, by opening the houses on the West side and setting their colours, he will come off and pilot them to any of the intermediate harbours.
Two American vessels were condemned in Calais, in July. There were then there, the Betsey, of Salem; and Captain Craig, in a southern ship; the ships Octavia, Hyades, of Saco; and the Speculator; none of these had been condemned, but Captain Little had abandoned the latter. We are promised some particulars of the latter case.
On the 12th inst. brig Independence, of and for New-London, from Machias, with lumber, struck on the Great Rip near Nantucket, and is lost; all hands saved.
The British despatched schooner Mullet, has arrived at New-York, from Halifax, with the August Mail, brought to Halifax in the Lord Chesterfield Packet, in 46 days from Falmouth. The Packet received very great damage on her passage, and was repairing at Halifax.
Valuable Sales of English Goods at Auction.
TO-MORROW, October 25, will be sold at Publick Auction, at BENJAMIN HOPPIN and SON'S Office.
A LARGE consignment of English sea-sonable GOODS, just received by the ships President Adams and Packet, into Boston. A more particular description of the Goods will appear in a handbill previous to the sale.—Conditions liberal.
Sale to begin at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and at 2 in the afternoon.
B. HOPPIN and SON, Auctioneers. October 24, 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 FRIDAY, October 27, 1809, at 9, o'clock, A. M. and continue at 2, P. M.—Credit, from 6 to 8 months.
ALSO,
5 Bales of Woollens, received per ship Globe, from Charleston, with orders to effect sales at all events.
At 12 o'clock,
5 Pipes (whole) Lisbon Wine 6 Barrels of Spermaceti Oil 50 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 24, 1809.
Teas, Rum and Brandy.
BLODGET & POWER
HAVE just received an extensive assortment of the very first quality of Hyson, Young Hyson, Hyson Skin, Son-chong, Gunpowder, Campoy and Congo TEAS, so circumstances as to enable them to sell much under the usual prices.
ALSO,
French and Spanish BRANDY and St. Croix RUM. October 24, 1809.
For TONNINGEN,
THE fast-sailing, staunch Ship UNION, Samuel Young, 2d. Master, will sail for Tonningen with all possible despatch. For Freight or Passage, having excellent accommodations, apply to YOUNG SEAMANS. 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.
NOTICE,
THE Creditors of GEORGE EDDY, Shipwright, are requested to render on 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.
NEW GOODS.
JOHN R. CARPENTER.
No. 9, 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
Cassimereas
Coatings
Fearnoughts and Duffels
Plains
Worcestershire Kerseys
Di and mixed Battinets
Bombetts
Belice Flannels
Ratinets
Wildbores
Calicoes and Figures of all descriptions
White and and coloured Cambricks
Twilled do. do.
Pink and dark Ginghams do.
Cambricks and common Di.
A large variety of India Cees, 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 Bolts of Ravens Duck
Brown Linens
Oilecloths
Velvets
Tabby Velvets of all colours
Ladies and Gentlemens' 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 Bandannos
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 18 s. per yard
Also, milled Flannels of all colours, of an excellent quality.
All the above-mentioned Goods will be sold at wholesale or retail, on such terms as cannot fail to suit those who may call and see them.
J. 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. cf.
MR. and Mrs. SMITH in-
form their friends, and the Publick, that they have taken the commodious House in Weybosset-Street, lately occupied by Mrs. REMINGTON, 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 further, to improve their taste for Polite Literature, by reading some of the Classick 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.
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 and Children's Hats, in the latest styles, for any quantity, at the same prices, and despatch.
Cash given for old Hats.
Liberal encouragement to all.
N. B. Cases of Hats a dozen, suitable for the Southern market.
ARNOLD BROWN, Agent.

FALL GOODS.
This day opening at the Store of
C. POTTER,
No. 3, MARKET-SQUARE.
SEVERAL Packages of Fall and Winter Goods, consisting of Broadcloths, Plaid, Cassimeres, Suttinettes, Sergees, Baizes, Flannels, Coatings, Fearnoughts, Bombazets, Durants, Worsted Hosiery, and a great variety of other articles suitable for the approaching season.
Also, A variety of Furniture Chints and Dimity, 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.
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 negotiable paper.
Newport, Church-Street, } August 26, 1809. } tf.
JOHN YOUNG,
At the first corner Store south of the Market, HAS FOR SALE,
A VERY general assortment of GENUINE GROCERIES, viz. Old Madeira, Teneriffe, Sherry, Lisbon, Port, Claret and other Wines of the first quality; old Cognac Brandy, superior old Jamaica Spirits, Geneva, Cherry Rum, best Cardinals of various kinds, Bourdeaux and Martiniq, in Bottles; Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Citrons, Cinnamon, Allspice, Pepper, Ginger, Starch, fresh Turkey, Raisins, Currants, Sultanas and Currants, soft shelled Almonds, excellent Bottle and Flask Oil, Table Salt in baskets; India Soy, Cassap, 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 bottled Cider—Gunpowder, Hyson and other Green and Souchong TEAS, of the last 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.
ALLEN BROWN,
HAVING embarked for Savannah, (Georgia,) where he intends to transact COMMISSION BUSINESS, informs his friends and the publick, that he shall be at all times grateful for their patronage. Whatever Business may be committed to his charge, shall be faithfully executed, and with despatch. October 10, 1809.
PATENT SPRINGS.
M. JAMES ARMOUR, 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 NICHOLS, of Providence, for the State of Rhode-Island; and JESSE WHITMORE, of said Providence, for the Counties of Worcester, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable and Nantucket, in the State of Massachusetts. Said NICHOLS makes, and will always have on hand, Springs to supply the demand 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 purchase, 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.
THE subscriber, Executrix to the last Will and Testament of CHRISTOPHER BROWN, late of Smithfield, deceased, having qualified herself as the law directs, to act in such capacity, and appointed SAMUEL ARNOLD, of Providence, her Attorney, to settle all the concerns of said Estate, requests all who are indebted to said Estate to make immediate payment to said Attorney and all who have claims against said Estate to present them for settlement without delay. ELIZABETH BROWN, Executrix. 1809. 9t.
THE subscriber, from the Library, it is requested to be returned to the Library as soon as may be convenient. October 17, 1809.
NATHANIEL DEARBORN,
Bookseller, Chesham, Providence.
Has just received for sale and circulation,
THE Child of Thirty-Six Fathers, a serious, comical 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.
Esperilla's Letters, 2 vols.
Military Mentor, 3 vols.
New Military Instructor—By E. Gillepsy.
Ronaldsha, a Romance—By Mrs. Doherty.
Caleb 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 Department.
Mr. D. tenders his thanks to the publick for the liberal patronage received since his residence in Providence, and assures 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.
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.
Fresh Imported Goods,
TAPPAN and SEARLE,
No. 34, Broad-Street, offer for sale on moderate terms,
A LARGE assortment of newly imported EUROPEAN GOODS, just received by arrivals at New-York and Boston, comprising an extensive assortment of Cotton, Woolen and Silk Goods, adapted to the present and approaching seasons, with many other articles which have hitherto 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 Hyson do. 1500 do. of Hyson skin do. 250 do. of Young Hyson do. 320 Boxes of Hyson Chulan do. 350 Chests of Souchong do. 180 Whole } Chests of Bohea TEA 120 Half } 60 Quarter }
240 Boxes of China Ware, consisting of Dining, Breakfast and Tea Sets
27 Boxes of Silks, containing Satins, Sarcenets, Handkerchiefs and Shawls
230 Barrels of superfine Flour
30 Bags of Coffee
5 Hds. of Loaf-Sugar
A few Pipes of Madeira, Lisbon and Teneriffe Wine, of a superior quality.
A few Hds. of old St. Croix Rum
400 Bushels of Salt
20 Hds. of Tobacco
1400 Bushels of Corn
6000 lb. of Carolina-Rice. Also, The Sloop FRIENDSHIP, a staunch vessel, and well found, suitable for a New-York packet, with the principal part of the Cabin Furniture. July 7, 1809. tf.
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 Alton Pond, so called, to a turnpike road lately granted to the said JOSEPH FARNUM and others, leading from Trip-Town to a Road in the town of Smithfield, called Appleton's Road: Petition and Request. That said Petition be received and referred to the next Session of the General Assembly, and that the Petitioners give notice, at their own expense, to all parties concerned, to appear at that time and shew cause, if any they have, why the Prayer of said Petition should not be granted, by publishing the same three weeks successively, previous to the next session, in all the newspapers printed in Providence. 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 Petition 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.
JOSEPH S. COOKE
WISHES to purchase a few thousand Yards of
Battic 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 assortment 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,
HYSON, Young Hyson, Hyson 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 Dividend is declared and ready to be paid, on application at the Office of BLODGET and POWER, to.
WILLIAM BLODGET, jun. Assignee. October 5, 1809. 6t.
WE the subscribers being by the Honourable Court of Probate, for the town of Bristol, appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the Claims of the Creditors against the Estate of WALTER 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. } Comrs. JOHN W. BOURN, } All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to BENJAMIN BOSWORTH, 2d. Administrator. ELIZA DALTON, Administratrix. Bristol, April 3, 1809. 6 m.
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 Connecticut 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 subscriber will be ready to contract for the erecting and finishing the necessary Buildings for the purposes above-mentioned. 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 particulars, 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 Wickford, town of North-Kingstown, next door to Philip Tillinghast, Esq. where the greatest attention will be paid to those who may please to favour him with their company, and may depend on having the smallest favour gratefully acknowledged. The house may be well known by its end fronting the street, and the sign of a bunch of grapes. Wickford, (R. I.) February 22, 1809. 1y
FOR SALE, Four Acres of good Land, pleasantly situated in North-Providence, on the north margin of Wanasquatucket 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 KINSLEY CARPENTER. N. B. The above situation is well worth the attention of any person in want of accommodations for bleaching, colouring and weaving cotton yarn. North-Providence, October 12, 1809.
WHEREAS MARY, Wife of the subscriber, has left his bed and board, and otherwise conducted in an unbecoming manner; he, therefore, forbids all persons trusting her on his account, as he is determined to pay no debt of her contracting. CALEB ALDRICH. Burrellville, October 12, 1809.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, October 2, 1809.
THE Creditors of SAMUEL SAUNDERS, of Gloucester, in the County of Providence, Blacksmith, are hereby notified to appear, if they shall think fit, at the General Assembly to be held at South-Kingstown, on the last Monday of October instant, when and there to shew cause, if any they have, why his Petition for the benefit of an act, passed in June, 1736, entitled, "An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors," ought not to be granted. SAMUEL EDDY, Sec'y.
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.
THAT noted Estate, the Chamberlain Farm, (so called,) situated in Dudley, within 300 rods of the Meeting-House, containing 150 acres of the best of Land, with a good House, two Barns, built within five years, a Corn-Crib, and other convenient Buildings. Said Farm is well proportioned into Mowing, Tillage, Pasture and Woodland, with an excellent Orchard of good Fruit, from which is annually made from 60 to 100 barrels of Cider; it produces 50 tons of English Hay annually, is well fenced with good stone-wall, and well watered, having a never-failing brook running through the centre of the Farm, from which the water is conveyed over most of the mowing ground. The transport about the Farm is easy, and the profits are acquired with less labour than on any other Farm in the vicinity. In point of situation and advantages few Estates unite so many for the farmer, or gentleman who wishes a country residence. To those who know the Estate, no recommendation can be necessary, as it is acknowledged by all to be one of the best Farms, in the county of Worcester. For further particulars, inquire of the subscriber on the premises. ALSO, Two other Farms, one of which is situated about one mile north of the Meeting-House in Dudley, containing 130 acres of good Land, with a new House and a good Barn; is well watered and fenced, and proportioned into Mowing, Tillage, Pasture and Woodland, with a good Orchard, from which is annually made 40 barrels of Cider. The other Farm adjoins the last-mentioned Estate, and contains 130 acres of Land, with a small House and Barn, is well proportioned into Mowing, Tillage, Pasture and Woodland. If the above described Farms are not sold at private sale previous to Tuesday the 14th day of November next, they will then be sold at publick Auction on the premises. DANIEL MANSFIELD. Dudley, (Mass.) September 25, 1809.
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 different 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. } 6 m.
St. Croix Rum and French Brandy.
JACOB SOESMAN
Has for sale,
FIFTEEN Hds. of St. Croix Rum of an excellent flavour
3 Pipes of high 4th proof Brandy
Boxes, Hds. and Barrels Havana brown and white Sugar
25 Whole and Half Chests of superior Souchong Tea
8000 Wt. of West-India Coffee
2000 do. Loaf and Lump Sugar
New-England Rum
New Gin
600 Wt. of heavy Pepper, and a variety of other articles, usually called for at wholesale Grocery Stores. ALSO, 25,000 Feet of square hewed Spruce Timber assorted, which was reserved at his Lumber sale. He wants to purchase a quantity of Beef and Pork, for which he will pay cash, or any of the above articles. September 1, 1809. tf.
FOR SALE,
THE Property belonging to the subscriber, 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 leading 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 standing, north of Mill Bridge. Likewise, a good House, 40 feet long and very convenient, 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 WASHINGTON. N. B. All persons indebted to the subscriber are earnestly requested to call and settle the same, without further notice. ASA HANDY. May 16, 1809. tf.
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 brown 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 information where she may be found, shall be handsomely rewarded. MARGARET ROBINSON. North-Providence, October 9, 1809.
FARMS FOR SALE.
The subscriber offers for sale the following Farms in the State of Connecticut:
ONE in the north Society in Coventry, on the road leading from Hebron to Tolland, containing about 110 acres of excellent Land, about two miles from the Meeting-House, half a mile from a School, and 100 rods from a good Grist-Mill and Saw-Mill. The Farm lies on Skungamug River, has about 25 acres of interval, the remainder upland, and consists of mowing, ploughing, pasturing, wood and timber land; will cut from 35 to 40 tons of hay annually, is well watered by the above river, 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 somewhat 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 convenient 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 Orchard, 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 mowing, 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 settlement and neighbourhood of a family connexion. One contains about 125 acres, with a two story House and Barn, and three flourishing young Orchards; will cut annually 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 woodland; and will be sold separately or together, and possession may be had immediately.
Also one in Blanford, of fifty acres, with a House and Barn; well watered, under good improvement, and well proportioned into mowing, pasturing, ploughing and woodland. The above Farms will be sold on reasonable 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; lately occupied as a Tavern and Store by Mr. Lebbeus P. Tinker, and now occupied by Mr. James Chapman; consisting of a neat, spacious well finished House and Store, two Barns, one entirely new and large, having sufficient stabling, and every necessary 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 Woodland, within one mile of the above stand.
Also, one hundred thousand acres of Land, in New-Connecticut; part of which lays in the flourishing towns of Hartford, Vienna, Nelson, and Rootstown; 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 remarkably 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 subscriber will sell either by the whole township or tract, or by any less quantity, as may best suit purchasers. It will be noticed, that the price of land, in the unsettled 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 advantage of a first choice, but also will secure to them, the rise in the value of the lands. A good title, and the most liberal terms given to purchasers. EPHRAIM ROOT. For further particulars, apply to JOSEPH ROGERS, Esq. at Hartford, Connecticut. Hartford, (Con.) October 8, 1809. 6m.
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 purchasers shall not be satisfied, it may be returned in a week, and the money repaid.
Also, by the Barrel, Philadelphia chemically refined LAMP OIL, that requires only trial to be approved.—Likewise, Summer-stained OIL per Tierce. One Set of Philadelphia made Chairs. September 26, 1809. 12t.
MILL SEAT.
THE Subscriber offers on very accommodating terms, a PRIVILEGE for a GRIST-MILL, within a few rods of the State Factory in Warwick, about 13 miles from Providence. The mill might be erected for a small expense; the water taken from the boom of said Factory. It is well situated for custom, being in quite a populous 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.