Republican ledger, and Portsmouth price current — Portsmouth, N.H., 1803-06-21 00:00:00, page 3

We afTnre your Excellency of oor prompt atten
tion to your communications ; and we shall be
happy in uniting our efforts to promote the har
innoy and bappinefs of our Constituents.
[PreJented by Mefrs. Plumer, Connor, Chamber
hf, Parser, Edwards, Lewis, Cutts, Dinjmore,
Buttle, and Palmer.]
Latest by the Mails.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) MAY 31.
William Weathers, for attempting to break into
the vaults of the South-Carolina Bank, was this
forenoon Sentenced to Band one hour in the pillory
on the 15th Jone ; and to be imprisoned tor three
years from tnis day.
BOSTON, JUNE 18.
Yesterday a legionarv battallion, commanded by
Major Bray, paraded in commemoration of the
Little of the ryhof June, 1775. It was composed
rat a'fquadron of horse, under Capt. Perkett ;
IYO companies of Artillery, under Capi's. Johon
3ZT and Smith; Capt. Messinger's Company
ci Light Infantry, and the Boftou Fdileers under
Opt. Brazier. They paraded on the Common,
i it marched to the heights of Charlellown, where
I 1 representation of real action was performed
u^h (kill and discipline.
PORTLAND, JUNE 6.
Jtf Punishment.
It the Supreme Judicial Court, lately
bdcen in this town, Harris Ranfon, who had
Trended a discovery of a rich silver mine in
or town of Freeport, and by various deceits
;?.I defrauded several persons of considerable
j^s of money, received his trialas a fwin
ckr, &c. and was convicted on the strongest
^- ence. His fentcoce was to fit in the pil-
1 3 Zone hour, to be imprisoned fix months,
cr j to nay a pecuniary fine. The fiift part
rational liberty we now enjoy, and event-
Hilly tend to subvert that fyltem of (jovern
ment under which the United States have
attained so great a degree of refpeftability
and consequence in the political world.
The duties, which the Constitution en
joins upon the Citizens and Members of
Government, we feel in the strongest man
ner obligatory upon us ; convinced, that the
practice or those official, moral, and social
duties, together with a general dissemination
of knowledge among the great body of tue
people, are indifpenlable requisites to the
support of a free Government.
Your Excellency's official condna hither
to, affords its the (longed evidence of your
readiness to unite with the Legiflatnre in
every mealure which the public good may re
quire.
Answer of the Home or Representatives, to the
Governor's Speech.
May it plenfe yur Excellency,
OBEDIENT to the Conditution and the choice
nt our Fellow Citizens, we are allemoled to dis
charge the important duties of Legislation. To
neet your Excellency again, inverted with the
Office ot Eirft Magittrate of the State, inspires us
with confidence to perfevtre in the duties of our
Department, under the assurance, that your talents
and experience, so long recognized, will be united
with our exertions for the public good.
The general happiness and prosperity, enjoyed
throughout the State, is a proof that no grievances
of magnitude exist ; it is also a proof, that the
public wind is aftnated by that moderation and
virtue, which alone can eufure our exittence as a
free people. To improve and persevere in such
habit- is a primary duty. Whatever ifnds to de
prive opinion, or deceive the public, mould meet
an early refinance.
Our jurisprudence has been greatly matured by
the labours of former Legislators. To improve,
if partible, the principles by them adopted, will be
more fate than to hazard the experiment of new
fyltemso It is wisdom to profit bv the admonitions
of Experience ; and fate habits should be rendered
permanent. Refllefs ambition may logged alloca
tions under the pretence of improvement ; but we
I Heve, that the bell friend pt a free people, is he,
who admihiders to their peace, by loitering laws
and curtoms which have been proved falotary by
practice.
The Constitution of the United States, and of
this State,'Contains precepts worthy the attention
and sacred regard of a free people. As the pledges
of our union and fafety, we feel the neceflitv ot
advocating and defending their principles. That
we may long continue in the practice of this senti
ment, it will be necessary to cultivate the ufeful
Arts and Sciences ; to improve the public mind
with Literature, by rendering information equally
attainable by all clades of people.
Agriculture is the landable pursuit of mod of
our fellow citizens. To give it every encourage
ment, by affixing Commerce and the ufeful Arts,
will ever be the pleasure of virtuous legislators.
In the communication from the Executive of the
United States, and in your Excellency's addr^fs,
we recognize, with pride, those Sentiments refpett
ing the Militia, which accord with our own. It
we with to avoid the necessity of a standing at my ; 4
if we with to repel National insult and injury ; it
we with to preserve rhe dignity which biTongs to
a Republic; we muff become an armed Nation,
and array the tirength given us by the God of na
ture. At the present cribs, while the peace of
Europe is uncertain, to assume a portlire capable
of maintaining a dignified neutrality, in the event
of foreign war, we conceive to be our heft interest.
Alarmed by recent occurrences, we feel the pro
priety of being able to prevent a repetition of
National insult or injury.
The rapid increase of the population of the U
nited States, admits ol no diminution of our
National energies ; and we have reason to believe,
that the immeufe number of foreigners who hav<
taken Anttuary under the mildness of our Laws,
have made no addition to our National harmony.
It pursued by persecution in their native countries,
our humanity offers an asylum ; but we hope our
indulgence will never warrant them in disturbing
Society.
We believe it to be fubEantially true, that virtue
is a necefDry Spring of popular Government ;
hence the necessity of cultivating good morals and
correct information.
of this fenfence was performed last week,
which he borc'(not with chriitian fortitude)
but with consummate impudence. For the
remaining punishment he stands committed.
Clje Republican Ledger.
"TRUE AS THE DIAL TO THE SUN?'
PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, ißoj.
TRE LEGISLATURE OF THIS STATE
Adjourned the i ith inti, to meet at Concord the
4th Wednesday in November next. Most of the
bufiuefs of an interesting public nature, has been
postponed to the autumn session. A great number
of Petitions were read and disposed of. Among
others, the following Atta were passed : an Aft to
incorporate a Board of Health, and another to in
corporate a Fire and Marine Insurance Company,
in the town of Portsmouth. An Act to incorporate
a Bank in the town of Dover, called the " Ne\H
Hampshire Strafford Bank," with a capital of not
more than 200,000 nor less than 50,000 dollars.
Acts to incorporate the Several Library Societiesin
the towns of Wilton, Gofhen, Unity, Cheftertield,
Northwood, and Newport. An Act granting a
Turnpike Road from Jaffrey through the White
Hills, tp Bartlett ; also one from Warren to Haver
hill. Acts granting the building of two Bridges
over Connecticut river ; one at Haverhill, the
other at Lyman.
Among the petitions presented, and referred to
the next session, was one to incorporate a Com
pany for the purpose of opening a Canal front
Nashua River, in Dunftable, to Milford, which
u ould open a water communication by theMiddle
fex Canal and Merrimac River, from Borton to
Milford.
At the next session much important business will
occupy the attention of the Legislature. A new
proportion att is then to be made ; and conse
quently a new division of the State into dirtrifts
lor the choice of Senators. Amherjl Cabinet.
Never was republicanifin so triumphant
in this flare as at present. From accurate
calculations made it is more than probable
that of one hundred representatives, of which
the allembly is com poled,fy/cen only will be
federal. The Senate conlifts of thirty-two,
of which certainly not more than Jeven and
probably not more than fix will be of the
opposition party. Thus the federal fun
afeends in the date of New York.
Watch Tower.
It is asserted in the Southern papers, (fays the
Bolton Centinel) that the account of the robbery
of Ejlher OF Dowell, is a forgery ; and that the has
been discovered to be a pei son who in male appa
rel has for a long time pall beejiemployed as a
tailor, in the western country. She has lately
been committed to jail as an impostor.
Colonel John Taylor of Caroline, has been urt
animoufly elected to the feat in the Senate of the
U. Stares, vacated by the lamented death of Gen.
S. T. Mason, of Virginia* Mr. Taylor formerly
held a fe*t in Cougrefs, and was distinguished tcr
his financial capacity and pure republican prin
ciples. —
Upon examining the lilt of Representatives
We have no additional information from Eu
rope. No accounts appear to ascertain the true
causes, or the real pretences for the prelent hottile
appearances in Europe. Negociatiou had not
ceased. Many reports have arisen refpe&ing the
mediation of the neutral powers, and even of the
spirit of the French Allies. The condition of
Holland is different : As subject entirely to French
influence, and as negociating for a llri^t neutra
lity. Nothing can be pronounced. There are no
appearances of a pacification. The negociations
between France & Spain continue. The follow
ing is an article of Spanish Commerce from
Stockholm. The Chevalier Colembi, Consul
General ol Spain at Pererfburg, and the Chevalier
Herras, who is tiie Spanish Charge des Affairs
ar Paris, have opened a house for the Commerce
of the North. The Spanifli government has em
powered them to provide marts, ship timber, iron,
& naval (lores from the north. Upon this fad. it
:s observed, this extensive branch of commerce
had been abandoned to foreign merchants, but if
peace continues in Europe, and this house con
tinue in their ertabliihment we may expert to fee
the Spanish flag with new glory in the north, pro
tecting the riches of Spam, to be exchanged for
the commodities With which it is to return with
new glory. [Salem Reg.
The Port Maftcr General has lately added
the following to the inltrcaions of his Dep
uties :
“ Whenever a contractor or carrier is
guilty of negligence or wilful mifcondu&,
the postmasters are enjoined immediately to
communicate the fatts to this office. So
whenever an, contractor shall employ as a
nail carrier any perlon of a doubtful or bad
character, or who is not equal to the service.
" The right of franking veiled in a polt
mafter is limited to hall an ounce, and to
Letters written by himfelf, or by bis order
on the business of the Poll Office. When
ever the letter franked exceeds half an ounce
lull postage is to be charged, at the office of
delivery. Whoever franks the letter or pac
kage ot another, violates the law, and incurs
a penalty of ten dollars.
“ By law the reduaion of postage is limi
ted to pewfpapers magazines and pamphlets
and cannot be extended to any other thing
iranfmitted by mail, whether printed or not.
66 The failures ot newspapers have always
been fubjeds of complaint. In some in
fiances evils hrve arisen from poftmalters
allowing people to read papers in their offic
es : This is altogether improper,it is necess
ary for the officers to delift from this prac
tice, and they a^e hereby directed not to per
ruit any perlon to read or handle the news
papers in thier offices, but carefully to keep
the fame under lock, and deliver them to tne
proprietors when requested."
returned to the General Court of Massachusetts
this year, it is found, that One Hundred of them
at least are Republicans, attached to the pr efent
administration of the United States.
—
On Tttefday, the 31st. as Mr. Jonathan Tagget,
of Gofiftown, was hihing on a rock near the head
ot Amolkeig falls; in Merrimack river, he unfor
tunately flipped off, and drowned. He was trken
up in fifteen, minutes, but all means used to re
flore life, were ineffectual.
OnSaturday the 28the ult, Mr. Wm. Hancock of
Enfield, put an end to his existence, by cutting his
throat witha razor. This unfortunate man has
left a wife and eight children. [Springfield pap,
!CONIMUNICA nONS.
Q% There appears to be a new set of Infernals
lately sprung up in this town, who have taken
their Station at what is commonly, called Adams'
corner, making the upper corner of Buck-flreet. —
Those vile wretches in human shape, (veiled in
darknels) insult almolt every pahenger that has
occafiou to walk that way. Several -during the
lalt week, were cruelly- iufulted. Our Police
Officers are called upon to take their turns, and
wateband arrest those abandoned creatures —and
by thit means, put a flop to such base proceedings.
To " the Enquirer" in the lap Ledger.
,Sir,
Being a Stranger to yon, and a seeker after truth
with you. I would recommend to you to read
Mr. Smita's Sermon on THE ONE BAPTISM —
I which he preached at Northwood, and which was
a few months since published in this town. This
sermon has fo!ved many doubts in my mind, and
I trust will in yours ; for in that I believe is con
tained important facts.
Afabfcription for the celebration
of the approaching Anniversary of American
Independence in this town, is now open at
Peirce's Bookstore, where all persons defir
cus of celebrating that fefival are invited to
give in their names.
0
Fourth of July.
# * # The REPUBLICANS of Kennebunk and its
vicinity, will, this year, celebrate the Anniversary
of American Independence. An Oration will
be delivered by Mr. Stephen Thacher —and at Mr,
Jojeph Barnard's, an elegant entertainment will
be provided for the friends of the Revolution
of Civil Liberty and the Government.
Kennebunk, face 18, 1803.
=«^bwict#~
Temple of ^gmett,
—MARRIED—
In this town, Mr. Robert Deale, to Mrs. Sarah
Nutter. Mr. Raynald M'Cavtuey, of Demarara,
to Miss Olive Swanson. Mr. Samuel Langley to
Miss Fanny Prearly. Mr. John Atkins to Miss
Mary Trundy.
At Borton, Mr. Timothy Crosby to Miss Ruth
Pope, daughter of the late Dr. John P.
^ortaTit^
—DIED—
In France, at Befacon, where he was confined,
Touflaint Louverture, the famous black Governor
of St. Domingo.—ln England, Lord Heniker.—
Mr. James Aiken, aged 64, of Drury-lane Theatre.
In this town, the only child of Mr. Edward
Parry, aged 4 years.
Arrivals and Departures since June 14.
ARRIVED.
Tune 17, schooner Hero, Odiorne, from Martinico.
SAILED.
June 20, fliip Jefferton, Viuerd, for Demarara ;
brig Mary, Dennet, Antigua ; brig Hope, Riley,
Wert-Indies ; brig , Blunt, Tobago.
The ship Howard, Capt. Bickford, of this port,
failed from Liibon the loth ot May, lor Calcutta,
to touch at Cape-de-Verds.
The brig Adventure, Jones, from Trinidad for
Charleston, foundered May 16th; all the crew ex
cept the captain, were drowned—he got on a
wooden gun, and when nearly exhanhed, was
taken up and carried to Savannah. While Capt.
Jones was floating oil his frail bark, he was twice
attacked by a large Shark, and, an aftonifliing fact,
with no weapons of defence, he repulsed him by
Shouting, and with repeated blows with his teet.
' MARK SIMES
Hasfor sale, at his Store in Bow-Jlreet,
A Quantity of patent sheathing
and other Nails, from 4 to 20 penny,
made at the Amefbury Fadory, which he
intends filling at the Fadory prices.
He also offers jor sale.
Cordage of all sizes manufactured
in this town.
Russia, Swedes, and Philadelphia
IRON.
Philadelphia Flour.
Maryland Corn & Wheat Bran.
Philadelphia & Salem Loaf Sugar.
Iron Camboofes. Nail Rods.
Ravens Duck, &c. &c.
Portjmouth, June 21, 1803.
Wanted to Hire,
A small House, or- part of
a House, near the parade. Inquire of the
Printer. 3^ May, 1803.
For New-York,
THE sloop GEORGE & JANE
A will fail on Sunday next.—
11A f° r Freight or Passage, apply to
JAMES DRISCO,jr.
Lying at Drifco's Wharf,
rorymouth, June 21.
4th of July.
Valuable Property
For sale
AT AUCTION.
On TUESDAY, the s tb day of Jul, next,
at 1 £ o'clock A. M. will be SOLD at
public uuaion, at Maj. Walker's fun,
the following property of she Es
tate of the late Martin
Parry, ccajed,
; viz.',
A LOT of Land in Fore-Areet,
nearly pppofre the old CuStom-H nife,
beirg the fame which was owned by Mr.
Alex. Ewen. + . '. g
One Share in the N?w Hampfoire Hotel
Ei PortJmouth Pier Prophecy.
One do. in the Portsmouth Aquedua.
One do. in PiJcataeua Bridge.:
l en do. in the New Hampjbire Turnpike
Road. . . I t :
Nine do. in the New Hampshire Union
Bank. „ ,
A small House LOT at South end, on
Pickering's Neck, so called.
A Mortgage title to a House and Lot of
Land in Kittery ; the right of redemption
being in the heirs of the late George Weeks
of Kittery, deceased. , 1,
Also —A Mortgage of three quarters of
a double Saw Mill 13 Privilege, and half a
Store at Mount Desert.
Conditions may be known at the time and place
ofjale, or previously by applying to either of the
Jub/cribers.
MARK SIMMES.
SAM'I SPARHAWK.
Portsmouth, Tune 21.
TN pursuance of the "Aft to
A Incorporate the Portsmouth Bank" the
Stockholders are hereby notified to meet
at the house of Col. William Brewder in
Portfinouth, on Wednesday the 6th day
of July next, at 10 o'clock A. M. for the
purpose of choosing the firft Board of Direc
tors,and to tranfadl any other business which
may be thought necefcary.
Samuel Ham,
Gilman Leavitt,
John Wardrobe,
B. Brierley,
James Rundlet.
Portsmouth, June 21,
TO BE LET,
A convenient House
Im '" a P' eal ant part ot the town—.
L "''h Shop, ^ large Garden, and
ouiluing with hmie repairs, that
win make a go d joiners shop.—
A joiner would be preterreo to improve the huuie.
For particulars apply to the Printer.
PortJmouth, June 21.
Wanted to Hire,
For the female q/ Juperintending a jmall fam
ily, a miuale aged woman, to whom liberal
wages will be given. Enquire of the printer.
Richer & Richer 1
THE :hirl Glats ot Sonin hauley lottery,which
cominenceu drawing latt Thtdda, is much
enriched. —A tew 1 ickers and quarter#yet lor fade
at C. PEiKCE's Book Store.
Ji ne 211803.
PORTSMOUTH BANK.
New Hampfoire Fire and Marine
Insurance Company.
In pursuance of the "A& to Incorporate the
New Hampshire Fire & Marine Insurance
Company," the Stockholders are hereby noti
fied to meet at the house of Col. William
Brewfler, in Porifmouth, Tuefday the 12th
day of July next, at 10 o'clock a. m. for the
purpose of thoofing the firft Board of Direc
tors, and to Iranian such other -business as
my be thought necessary.
Samuel Ham,
Gilman Leavitt,
John Wardrobe,
B. Brierley,
James Rundlet.
#% Those persons who with to become Stock
holders in the Lire & filariae Insurance Company,
or Portfinouth Bank are requested to c<m at the
Aew Humpfare Fire & Marine Injurance %ce at
noon between the bouts oi 12 and 1 o'clock.
Benjamin Floyd,
Respectfully informs the
Public in geneial, that he has jult com
menced the
Book-Finding Business
in its various brane. c„ 4< 013 &hup in
Demararafreet,
where he would be happy to wait on them
in the line of his polclhon.
Account and Record Books ruled
and bounu to any pattern, at the fhuiiclt
notice.
Heaffures the public he fhdll study to
merit their patronage, by a faithful atten
tion to their orders. — Wanted an appenttce,
apply as above.
Portsmouth, sane si, 1803.