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The committee are, therefore, of opinion
that a clause to this effect, ought to be infert
cd in the bill already reported by them, re
fpe&ing the accountability of public officers.
For other arrangements which appear to
be necessary "to promote economy, enforce
adherence to legiilative reftridtions and se
cure the accountability of persons entrusted
with public money," they refer to the bill
reported by them during the present session,
to provide for the due application of public
money and to secure the accountability of
persons entrusted therewith, and also to the
communication of the secretary of the trca
fury, made to them on the 2d day of March,
last.
refigted that c^ce, his believed in the month of
May, 1800, and the document marked R, hereto
annexed, shew that in Qie month 9/ April preced
ing Mrs. Ariana French leafed a house to him for
one year, to commence from the firlt of Jane fol
lowing ; that an award was made between the
parties, by -which it was declared, that Mr. M'Hen
ry should pay to Mrs. French two hundred and
eight dollarsand ninety five cents, for damages fnf
tained by her ; by reason of his not occupying her
boufe agreeably to the contrast, and that in con
formity to the opinions of the secretary of the
treasury, and of the secretary of the navy, and by
the direction of the secretary of war, this sum was
paid to Mes. French out of the fund for defraying
the contingent expences of the war department.
Upon the whole the committee arc of o
pinion that considerable fems of the public
money have been greatly inifapplied, and
that much expense has been incurred with
out any legal authority ; but for the reasons
before assigned, it has been impoflible for
them to make a complete investigation.
Nor do they believe that an investigation en
tirely fatisfaaory can be made, unless the
house should think proper to appoint a com
inittee for this purpose to fit during the re
rtefs, with directions to make a report to the
next session of c^grefs.
The committed deem it their duty to ob
serve, that appropriations for the contingen
cies of the war and navy departments are, at
all times, liable to abuse, not only from ve
ry large sums usually appropriated therefor,
but atfo, from the impracticability of fpeci
lyjng by law, the precise objeas to which
such sums are applicable ; and the commit
tee are of opinion, that giving publicity to
the accounts of the expenditures of monies
appropriated for contingencies, would have
the molt dire& tendency, to correa the lati
tude of conftruaion formerly exerfifed in
that refpea, by the heads of those depart
ment to promote economy in, and attach a
proper degree of confidence to the future
proceedings in those departments. And the
committee can difeern no visible inconve
nience in a disclosure of that nature, since
they believe, that there is no necessity nor
propriety for applying the principle of se
cret service money to either of those depart
ments ; and at least, it ought to be so con
lidered until it should be otherwise determi
ned by law.
PHILdD. MAY t,,
A letter from C. Frances, dated 29th
April Rates, " A rumour is now very pre
valent, that Touissaint has been ffiot in
the shoulder, of which wound he has since
died."
Boston, May 20.
Several letters were received in town, on
Monday, by Merchants of the firft commer
cial reputation, informing them, that the in
furreaion of the blacks in Hispaniola is
likely to be subdued, by the seasonable inter
mixture of a just policy to this hitherto op
pressed race of men.
It seems Touffaint, as well as Christophe,
were on the point of being admitted to the
right of French citizens, by Gen. Le Clerc,
the commander in chief, on their making a
proper submission to government; It is said,
in these letters, that a strong resentment is
visible among the French officers, in that i
sland, against the conduct of the last federal
administration ; and that certain papers have
been discovered, which are “ clues" to a plot
against the French republic, and will have
no tendency to foften the existing animosity.
Letters from Havanna, dated the ift inst.
mention, that a very deftrudive fire had de
stroyed near 2000 houses, &c. in the vicinity
of that city ; and that it was expeded, the
Governor would, in consequence, permit the
free importation of lumber, &c.
FIRE! A fire broke out about half past
one o'clock, on Tuefday morning, in some
old buildings in Newbury-Street, occupied
by Messrs. Coltman and Wheldon, Platers,
which entirely consumed the fame, and the
implements and ft^ck therein. Thus in a
moment has been destroyed the fruits of five
years painful industry, and these fuffering
artizans left pennylefs, unless the humane
citizens of Boston, step forward to assist them
in their distress.
MURDER.—We hear from Medfield,
that on Tuefday last, a Mr. Mason murder
ed his brother-in-law, Mr. William Allen,
while they were at work together in a field.
The criminal was soon secured, and is now
confined in the goal in Dedham ; but discov
ers no Symptoms of icmorfe for the perpe
All which is refpe&fully fuhmitted.
By the last Mails.
tration of the horrid deed. It is remarkable,
that on the fame hour, of the fame day of
the fame month, last year, and on land own
ed by a Mr. Mason, the murder of Miss
Falts was committed.
NEW-EORK, MAY 18.
. The Batavian fleet, confiding of three
mips of the line and a brig, viz. the Brutus,
Mp/unus, and Jean De Witt and b?ig Ajax,
under the command of Vice-Admiral f.
Harfyk, arrived in Hampton roads the,loth
inst. from Cape Francois. It is laid a part
of the squadron will go to the port of Balti
more to refit.
C^c Bcpublican Ledger.
Portsmouth, MAY 25, 1802.
«< <Qk^>..>->..
We earnestly intieat our readers to peruse
with attention the important report of the
committee, on monies drawn from the Trea
sury. It exhibits a feene of past iniquity,
much more frightful, and of a nature much
more dangerous and alarming, than any
thing yet delineated or conceived of the late
administration, even by its most prying and
censorious opponents. It unfolds a wanton
waste of the public treasure, to an extent
which we venture to fay no man ever thought
of, almost, indeed, unparalleled in the bitto
ry of the most profligate government ; and
it will afford them abundant cause to rejoice,
that they have providentially escaped a sys
tem the most alarming, because the most im.
measurably ruinous, of which the human
mind can form an idea. It must confound
those sedulous concealers of guilt, those dex
terous guilders of rank offences, who have
been labouring to present those high Rate
criminals, Pickering and Co, before the
public, dressed in the mantle of immaculate
innocence. Much as we knew of the tur
pitude of the ex administration, we candidly
confefs our ideas fell much short of its im
mense wickedness. It bad dug a deep grave
for the rifag country. The length of the
momentous report precludes,at prefent,fui
table animadversion. It shall, however, at
a future day, be more particularly noticed.
Meanwhile, we conjure our patrons to read
it with the attention due to the importance
of the fubjed, It is one in which the coun
try is much interested. Citizen.
The importance of this Report will be
encreafed in the opinion of our readers,
when they are informed that an attempt has
been made in Congress by the Federalists to
prevent the people from coming at a know
ledge of the fads it contains.
On Saturday last, when the report was
presented by Mr. Nicholson, the chairman
of the investigating committee, (Mr. Gris
wold,) immediately rose, and moved that the
Report be recommitted, or jn other words,
dropt for the present feffion,and as he hoped,
for ever. Some reasons might naturally be
expected for his motion, but what he deliv
ered as such only served to prove the necessi
ty of taking up the report. He could not
advance a single sentiment against its cor
rednefs—he could not deny that money had
been expended to an enormous amount by
the late administration contrary to law—he
could not deny that, to use the words of the
report, “ the accounts of Messrs. Jefferfon,
Marshal and Madison have been fettled, and
no balance remain due thereon," but the
" accounts of Mr. Pickering are not yet fet
tled,' —he could not deny that money had
been expended by the last administration for
secret feroices, contrary both to the letter and
spirit of our constitution, and contrary to
the form of our government —he could not
deny that his friend Tracy had been caught
in his own snare —in fine, he did not at
tempt to disprove a single item in the Report,
but yet he wished it recommitted ! the reason
he advanced for his motion was, that the
Report would make a great noise among the
people, and injure the reputation of the last ad
miniJiration ! !!•
Mr. Nicbolfon opposed with much fpuit
the recommitment, and asked if gentlemen
could fay the Report contained any thing
that was not fact..
. Much debate ensued, and of a nature
much to the diflatisfadion of the Federalists--
the question on recommitment was called
for late in the evening, and loft—yeas 22,
nays 46. Aurora.
We would also recommend an attentive
perusal of Col. Thomas's letter, in the last
page of this prper.
The President of the United States has
proclaimed two Treaties lately concluded ;
one with the Chacktaw nation of Indians
figned.at Fort Adams, Dec. t,, 1801.—
The other, with the Chickasaw Bluffs, Od.
24, 1801.
The " Hudson Gazette," Federal piper in
the state of New-York, fays—" Never has
Republicanism so completely been manifeft
ed in this state as at the last eleaion : Both
Houses are now decidedly Republican."
The Federalists, as they call themselves,
pretend to dislike the Repeal of the Internal
Taxes. If they really like heavy taxes
better than none at all, why do they not
transport themselves to the dominions of his
Britannic Majefly, whose fubjeds are high
ly favored in point of taxation ^
JOURNAL of ARRIVALS.
At Boflon, May 15, 22, Brig Charles, Wooley,
Marseilles ; Jch. John, Edwards, Lisbon ; Lovely,
Wood, St John's ; ship Magifirate, M'Cobb, Liver
pool ; flip Briflol Packet, Grr, Brifio! ; barq. Co
lumbia, Brooks, Rotterdam; Pacific Trader, Edes,
China ; Fanny, Brooks, Teneriffe ; brigs Salem,
Ruffcl, Cape Francois ; Atalanta, Whiting, Surri
nam ; Jchs. Andromeda, Truent, Turks Iftand ;
Nancy, Barrett, Oronoko ; Vandyke, Harding, St.
Domingo ; Success, Berry, Jamaica ; Olive,Baker,
Guadeloupe ; Four Brothers, Dealt, C. Francois ;
Lydia, Blackmer, C. de Verds ; Success, Thomas,
St. Domingo ; Minerva, Hall, Tobago ; Kuby, Bic
ford, Jaquemel ; Betsy, Taylor, Demarara ; flips
Betjy, Cartwright, Canton ; Devenifh, Maddock
Antigua ; jchs. German Pkggy, Sanders, Martin
ique ; Mars, Chafe, St. Vincents, 25 days —Capt.
C. left at St. Vincents, the sch. Ruth, Walker, of
of Kennebunk, to fail in 20 days ; brig Fox, Quint,
Wifeaflet, to fail in 10.
At Salem, May 21,f10e, Nabby, Henderfonjac
quemel ; brig Hope, Lander, Port Republic, sch.
Industry, Cook, from Jacquemel.
Vessels Left —At Demarara, Apr. 1,, Ama
zon, Gilpatrick, Portsmouth. At C. Francois,
Apr. 27, Union, Treadwell, Portsmouth. At Rot
terdam, Apr. ipEliza, Ladd, Portsmouth.
" Gloucester, (C. Ann.) May 20. On Monday
night was branded on Thatcher's Island, thefioop
Polly, of uai tmouthJethro Mother, master, bound
to Kennebec. In their attempts to reach the shore
Miss Sujan Chafe, a young lady from Dartmouth,
of refpeflable family, was unfortunately drowned—
fhe was making a visit to her friends at Kennebeck.'
The schooner which went on shore near Thatcher's
Island on Wednesday night, belonged to Kennebunk,
fam Tobago, loaded with Rum-veta and cargo
loft.
Providence, May 22.—0 n. Wednesday arri
ved the schooner Seaflower, Benjamin M. Smith,
matter, from Cayenne, last from St. Martins, in
22 days. On the 12th inst. lat. 31, go N. long. 68,
30 W. fell in with a wreck, which on examination
proved to be the brig Helvetic, @f Portsmouth,
N. H. her foremaft and fore topmatt (landing, her
mainmast and quarter-deck gone, in which fitna
tion she appeared to have beeh for some time ; her
cargo, lumber, and had the appearance of having
had cattle on deck. Whether the crew had been
swept from tier deck, op had left the wreck in their
boats, could not be aftertained.
*, The Death of Mrs. Croney,inferred in CRY
last was a ~Hiftaße.
' — M ■^ ,Blll "'-- --ejw~ - - iT—Titrir -
^p jams.
Davis' Marine Lift.
Arrivals ai>d Departu res since May 11.
15 failed trig Mary, Frofl, Barbadues.
'' brig Adiona, Bell, Martinico,
do. brig Jo/eph, Salter, Demarara,
do. brig New Century, Rollins, W. Indies,
do. Jloop Alary, Trtftthen, New-York,
16 do. brig Francis Eliza, Hovey, Tobago,
do. brig Centaur, Peirce, Demarara,
arr'd brig Rebecca MClintock, Grenada,
do. brig Hitty, Parrot Demarara,
do. Jc'h Waldo, Trefeihen, Havanna,
18 do. brig Fifing Sun, Noble, Weft Indies,
do. Jc'h. Sally, Smith, New-Yurk,
1, do. Fanny, Paul, Charleflon,
failed ship Hantonia, Coffin, Jamaica,
do, brig Sally, Tuttie, Pafamaquoddy,
do. fch\ Polly, Smith, Martinico, 1
23 ar'd barque diary, Balch, Cadiz.
In the town of Parfonsfield, in the
county of York, about qßoo acres of land,
lying on great Offippee River upwards of
fix miles ; some of which is well covered
with white pine timber, which is turned in,
to fend to market to great advantage. There
is also several excellent mill privileges, on
the above never failing stream which belong
to the premises. The lands are laid out in
one hundred acre lots, some of which will
make some of the best settlements in the
town. The land is well accommodated
with good roads, and is ihort of 40 miles of
Portland, Saco, or Kennebunk markets.
There are three meeting houses in said town.
Upon the whole, it is one of the mod flour
ifhing towns of its age in the county of York.
The land will be fold all together, or in
lots as will best suit the purchaser.
For terms apply to Gen. Moses Leavitt,
and Joseph Dearborn, living in Northamp
ton, in the State of New-Hampshire.
May 25.
New CHEAP STORE.
THO'S MORTON,
At his fare Sign of the GOLDEN KEY,
Congress-street, two doors Weft of the
State House, and oppofte Mr.
Greenleaf's Inn.
KEEPS CONSTANTLY FOR SALE,
A general assortment of
Weft-India & Grocery
GOODS,
as good, and as cheap as can be purchaf
ed in town, for cash or country produce ;
Where constant attendance is given, from™
sunrise until nine o'clock, and every favor
thankfully received.
For Sale, a handsome
Cup-bottomed CHAISE,
with Harness complete, for which Wed-
India Goods will be received in payment.
Inquire as above. May 2s.
TO BE LET, A
Convenient Dwelling House.
Apply to Elilha Whidden.
Portjmouth, May §
LAND for Sale,
liz.
Tamarinds, + Calk Raisins,
Nutmegs, + Almonds from 2, to 3/
Cinnamon, + Anchovies,
Black Currants, * Capres,
Frefli Figs, 4 Olives, per bottle or
Box Raisins, 4 Jar.
Also, a quantity of the Bes Juperfine
NAPLES HAIR-POWDER,
of different kinds.
A great Variety of Hard, Soft, and Pot
POMATUM,
Scented with the following odoriferous
Perfumes : viz.
Millifleur, + Jefmin,
Jon quille, 4 Cassie,
A la Vauiile, . Tranehipane,
Rose, + Canelle.
Duchefle, $
A Variety of _
WOODEN Tors,
such as
Children's Guns, Ci koos, London Dolls,
Carriages, &c. &c. &c.
With a variety of other articles, too nume
rous here to enumerate.— —Cull and fed
the whole 1
CT Cake o^^ies of any and every defcrip
lion,for Weddings or Company, made at the
shortest notice, and in the best manner.
May 2%
30 Dollars Reward.
Whereas some evil minded persons
01 Welnefday night lad, broke open the
(hop of the fubferiber, and took from thence
almost all his tools, and threw them into the
dock without reserve, those that funk where
found next morning in the mud very much
damaged, the others are not yet found, who
ever will dlfcover one or rtiore of the per
petrators, so that he or they be convi&ed (ball
receive the above reward. It is hoped they
will be deteded for the benefit of the public,
that a flop may be put to such villainv.
BENJ. YEATON.
Portfmonth, May 2t, 1802,
— —I- <1 11.11 -■' ■ — -■ —,
FOR SALE 81
MARK SIMES,
200 bbls, fuperfine and fine Phi«
ladelphia Flour,
20 half bbls. do.
1000 bulhels Maryland CORN.
Philadelphia Iron.
Linseed Oil.
Spermaceti do.
Bright Varnish.
Parlour Stoves,
Close ditto.
Cambofles.
Molasses, Sugar, Rum per Hhd.
Fig Tobacco.
Starch.
Hair Powder, &c. &c.
May 24, 1802
Cash given for RAGS.
At this Office,
Fountain of Swerctneff.
STEPHEnIdeLANDE,
Confeaioner & Fruit Preferier,
Back of the Brick Market,
TENDERS his grateful thanks
to a generous public, and to his customers
in particular, for their past favors, and soli
cits a continuance of their custom.
He re^nforms them that he (as usual)
keeps constantly for sale, a great variety of
CONFECTION:
viz. ,
Peppermint Drop, .Lemoft Sugar Plumbi,
Lozenges, .Loaf Sugar Candy,
Conk Lozenges, .Barley Sugar Candy,
Sugar'd Almonds, .Spanish Sugar Candy,
Burn'd Almonds, .Conserve ot Loaf Sugar,
Sugar Plumbs, .Conferee of Brown do.
Cinnamon SugarPlumbsfcurr.nl Jelly,
Annifeed Sugar Plumbs,.Quince Jelly,
Calandcr Sugar Plumbs,.Preferved Quince,
Caraway Sugar Plumbs.^Preferred Bear.
A great variety of
LOAF SUGAR Tors,
fuck as
Books, Baskets, Ladies' Slippers, Filh,
Birds, Lions, Lambs, Radices, &c.
all handtome ornaments.
The following different kinds of
CAKE,
viz.<
Pound Cake, * Annifeed Cake,
Diar Cake, $ Sugar Cake,
Almond Cake, , Plumb Cake,
Macaroni Cake, . PIES ol every kind)
The following different
CORDIALS & ESSENCES,
viz.
CORDIALS. + ESSENCES.
Annifeed Cordial, $ Essence of Pepperrtiint,
Clove Cordial, . Oil of Peppermint,
Cinnamon Cordial, . Essence of Lemons,
Noyeau Cordial, , Essence of Burgamot,
Liquor a la Buonaparte,. Essence of Lavendar,
Cream of Cloves, * &c. &c.
Together with the following articles in
lie GROCERY line,