Republican ledger, and Portsmouth price current — Portsmouth, N.H., 1803-11-08 00:00:00, page 3

^To the Senate ^c. In my commiihic^fon
to you, of the 17th inst. I informed you that
Conventions had been entered into, with the
government of France, for the cession of
LobiGana, to the United States. Thefc with
the advice and content of the gehate having
now been ratified and my ratification exchan
ged for that of the First Consul of France
in due form, they aie communicated to von
for consideration in your legislative capaci
ty. You will observe that some, important
conditions cannot be carried into execution
but with the aid of the legislature : and that
time presses a deciflon on them without de
lay.
The ulterior provisions also foggefted in
the fame communication,for the occupation
,gd government of the country, will call for
carlier attention. Such information, tela
live to its government, as time and diHance
have permitted me to obtain, will be re?'dy to
belaid before you within a few days. But as
permanent arrangements for this objc& may
require time arid deliberation, it is for your
confederation whether you will not forthwith
rakefuch 'temporary provision for the prefer
nation, in the mean while of order and tran
quility in the country, as the case may re
quire.
&.2U 1803. TH: JEFFERSON.
The treaty, &c having been read, Mr.
Randolph moved the following Resolution,
to be then aaedupru;
Refolded, That provision ought to be made
for carrying into effed the said Treaty
and conventions.
do any thing to efta.' He then endeavored to move him
felfby degrees towards the door, of the office which h
supposes he effe^ed in about an hour. By kicking th
'door violently, he soon awakened Mrs, Saltar, who, ^
earning down, and finding the door of the treafurf lockt
and hearing the incoherent werds attempted to be uttert
by her hufo md, was extremely agitated and overcome b;
fear. She, however, made out tn awaken the family <>-
Mr. Abraham Hunt, the next neighbour, with her cri<
from the window of her chamber. Mr. Hunt was t 1
firft man that got to the house. With a violet exertio
he made out to but!l open the office door, and rcleafc Mr
Saltar from his distressing fituanon. The neighbourhood
was soon alarmed, and early in the morning perlons were
dispatched and hand bills circulated in every dire&ioi
The woods and swamps in the vicinity were feoured bv
the citizens, and the following night the different road
leafing from town were watched by armed persons ; bu.
all efforts to take the villains have hitherto proved una
veiling. The amount taken off by the robbers is cftim,
red at about 12 000 dollars, a very large turn in Bark
Notes escaped their notice. Mr. Saltafr does not think
he ever saw the men before—three of them wore lion
fkin great-coats, the other had a coattee and boots on
500 dollars is the reward offered for their apprehension
1 he fixation of Mr. Saltar, on this occalion,
justly demands the sympathy of all. He has for
some time part experienced a very bad state of
health - Weak and enfeebled by dlfeafe,thedread
ful lock he mud have experienced, on being at
tacked by a body of desperadoes in the dead of
night, with instruments of death preferred to
his break, could not but greatly add to the
force of his malady and increase debility in his
feeble state. The agitation of his ,mind during
the tranfa&ion -the very diftrefling situation
which the robbers left him in, and the violent ex
ertions he was prompted to make in order to
awaken bis family, added to the great weight
upon his mind, arising from the high responsi
bility of his trust, must have formed ah aggre
gate of distress, better conceived than described.
His illness has been so much increased that he is
now confined to his bed.
The following Bill, introduced by Mr.
Brackenridge, of Kentucky, passed to a se
cond reading viz.
“ Be it enacted, &c. That the President
of the United States be, and he is hereby au
thorized to take possession of, and occupy
the territories ceded by France to the United
Sia es by the Treaty concluded at Paris on
the 30th day of April last between the two
nations ; and that he may tor that purpose
and in order to maintain in the territories
the authority of the United States, employ
any part of the army and navy of the United
States, and of the force authorized by an ad
pa 'cd the 3d day of Match last, entitled " An
a& dire&ing a detachment from the rtiilitia
of the United States,and for crediting certain
Srf-nals," which he may deenl ncceflary : &
so much of the sum appropriated by the said
a& as may be ncceflary is hereby appropria
ted for the purpose of carrying this a& into
etfea ; to be applied nndey the direction of
4he President of the United States.
The following Metfage was received from
the President of the United States, by Mr.
Hatvie, his Secretary.
MESSAGE.
Sec. 2. And be it farther enabled, That un
til Congress shall have made provisions for
the temporary government of the said terfi
lories all the military,civil, and judicial pow
erg exercised by the officers of the exiting
government of the fame, (hall be veiled in
such person or persons, and shall be cxeici
fed by and in such a manner as the President
of the United tates (hall dirta.
HOUSE OFRPR ESENTAT^tS,
EIGHTH GoNGkESS.......FIRST SESSION.
Congress
SENATE,
SATURDAY, OCT. 22.
SATURDAY, OCT. 22.
ThfyNational Int Iligehcer, of the 26th
ult. makes ho mention of a remonstrance by
t pain to the government of the United
States, r fpe&ing the ratification of the
T reaty with France by which Louisiana is
to be ceded to the U. States.
That condition was that, France should
procure the king of Eirutia to be tteogeiz
cd as such by all the powers of Europe.
We are further informed, that the rc
mondrance from the ^paniih minister had
been transmitted by the president to the fen
atc some time previous to tpe ratification of
the treaty with France ; it appears to have
had no weight with that body, in pre
venting the ratification of the treaty, nor can
it be considered by any one as meriting more
than ordinary notice,
A letter from Trenton, N. jersey, to a
gentlem n in Philadelphia, dated 27th ult.
fays, “ Gen. Bloomfield was this day chosen
Governor of this date by a majority of 16 in
We regret, that we have not,yet received
details of the proceeding at Washington,
the fa&s, however, we are podeffed of we
believe id comprise the principal points of
intrerft to the reader. They are :—
The minister of the king of opain de
ivered a ic nonftrance to the government of
the United dates, againit the ratification of
the treaty with Fr ance, by uhich we were
to become possessed of Louisiana.
the only reason afli^ncd by th? Spanish
minister for thi^ hep, lo far as we are ad
vised was :—that; the principal condition
?f the treaty of St. Ildephonfo, on which
pain ceded Louisiana,c&. to France, had
not been complied with by the letter power.
We conceived it ridiculous to tuppofe
that Spain ihould afterwards pretend to
dictate to F ance what she should do with
erritory b^na fide her own property. Not
withstanding, however, the eivdent abfurdi
tv of such a flep, we find by our advices from
Washington that the Spanish minister did
rcmonflrate to our government againit the
ratification of the treaty With France. So
tar, therefore, we were mistaken, in our
notice of the letter from Cadiz. That part
of the letter which strongly insinuates an
intention on the part of Great Britain to in
terfere againit the U. Stated, according to
he letters from Washington, deserves no
credit whatever.
In expressing these doubts it will b~ r^col
c&ed we Rated our reasons sot withhold
ing our own allent and for cautioning others
not to make up their minds on the lubjea ;
and we believ , that with the knowledge
then poffefled there were few who did not
confider the idea of opposition to our acquir
ing Louisiana as ridiculous in the extreme.
Our itiiaures were offered solely on a dis
passionate view of former and present cir
cumstances ; information from the feat of
government could alone determine the
justice of them, & having received that infor
mation we hasten to lay it before our leaders
as well for a correction of the opinions we
hazarded as <o prevent the affair being
represented in'a more alarming light than
fads warrant.
There have been many rumours in cir
culation for a week past refpeaing the con
dud Spain meant to pursue in regard to the
cession of Louisiana to the United States,
all however tended to create a belief that she
was unfriendly to the mcafure, though we
had formed anopinion, we hesitated to ex
press is until the appearance of the letter
trom Cadiz.
The part of that letter most interesting to
the people of this country was the assertion
that Spain meant to remonstrate againit otir
taking effective Steps in the Lowfiana treaty,
knowing ;
iff. That the treaty between France and
Spain by which the latter ceded Louiftana
to the former, had been actually and for
mally ratified.
2d. That the Spanish king's order for
delivering that country to the authorifed
French agent, had been transmitted
to the Spanish officers at New-Or
leans.
French government.
In the Aurora of Saturday last and again
:n our paper of yell rday we offered tome
fria^r s, on a publication in the ftiihdel
ohiaGaz ttc; we mean the extract of a letter
rom Cadiz. The statements in that letter
appeared so improbable, both as refpedled
Spanish European affairs and her political
:ituatibn in America, that we did not hesi
tate to express out doubts of their corrode
nefs.
>ftfaion on the part of Spain to the ratification
oj the treaty oj purctye 0/ Louljiana con
cludidbetween the United States and the
"TRUE AS THE DIAL TO THE SUN."
Cbe Republican Ledger.
From the Aurora of the ^th October.
LOUISIANA.
PORTSMOUTH, N.-H.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1803.
MARRIED]—Mr. Isaac Thompson, to Miss Sail,
Nud, of this town.
Ac Hampton, Char Les H, Atherton, Esq. of Am
herst, Attorney at law, to Miss Mary Ann Toppan.
At Boban Mr. Loentzer Phill ps to Miss Betsey
rope„ oungeft daughter of the late Dr. John Pope
—Mr. Lot Clark, to Miss Betsey Hammond—Mr.
Elias Tuckerman, to Mrs. Sarah Giralgh—Mr.
Stephen Howe, mer. to Miss Caroline Goldsbury,
dan ht< of Sarriuel Goldsbury. Efa.
DIED] —ln this town, Mr.[Fairfax Onely,from Virgin
ia, about 24 years of age.
The widow Abigail Phillips, aged 77, daughter of
Deacon Shortridge, many years since deceased.
where he has jorfale,received by the late differ
ent arrivals from Europe a most
extensive and choice
assortment of
By Ensign Marfa. Our ministers at Ipreien
courts, may they have wisdom to discern & firm
nets to pursue the belt interests of their country.
By Capt. Larkin. The Legislature of New-
Hampshire—M^y a fyflem of militia laws be a.
dopfed at their next session, that Shall rouse the
mar ial spirit of our citizens, & have a tendency
to place the militia oh as refpettable a footing as
that of our lifter date Maffachufeits.
—
— NOW LEDGEMENT.
Fafliionable, Fancy & Staple
A late letter from Baltimore fays “ Qn the 3d
Nov. thevup i<,ls or Jerome Buonaparte, and
Miss Eliza Patterson, of this eny are to be
celebrated. Jerome s fourth Brother to the Firtt
Consul of the French Republic the Lady, the
daughter of Mr. Wiliam Patterson, an eminent
merchant of this city."
The following Volunteer toasts, drank at the
celebrat ion of the auhiverfary of Gov. Gilman's
Blues, were omitted Salt week for want bt room.
By Capt. Sparhawk. May we never forget the
citizen in the foldier,northe soldier in the citizen.
At New-York had nearly ceased on Monday
lath The deaths for several days had not exceeded
three a day ; and there was but one new case on
Sunday. The number of cases during the calam
ity has been 1628— Ihe deaths 596. The Board
ot Health hd adjourned without day.
Amongst the donations acknowledged by the
New-York Board of Health is one ot 200 dollars
from James Sheafe, Esq. and others, ot this
town.
Caleb Adams is to be executed at Windham
(Cm.) on Thursday the 29th inst. for the
murder of Oliver Woodworth, a
child fix years old—-Adams is only in his
ninteenth year.,
By Major Walker, the Aflembled Congress of
the United States—may they be candid in their
deliberations,and the public good their polar Bar.
By (apt. Gates. The Militia of Neu hampffiire.
by Capt. Cutter.T\K H roof Bunkerßdl—Gen.
WARRtN. ~
which will be fold ot a very low advance
Wholesale or Retail.
Oft. 8.
For fume months pJtthu republicans and
federalifts in the different 'tates have been
waiting anximdly for the time to arrive,
when New ) er j e ? was to decide weather ih
would finite hand and heart whh the pr lent
administration 01 weather the wool.l join in
the oppouhon. Much was dep nding upon
this election ; therefore both parties were
active and both seemed to be confid nt of
success. 1 he time's at length arrived ; great
was exertion on both sides, and glorious was
the issue. Ihe republicans came forward as
they ought and th y hate triumphed ; yes
most gloriously have they triumphed.
They have convinced their enemi sthat ire -
inn are not to be bought with gold, but
that when their country calls they will obey
th, luminous, and not thrink back like be
lotted slaves .God graht that this spirit may
pervade that and th- other republican flat s.
Gazetteer.
By General Storer, the President of the U
nited States.,
Is it not Unworthy of remark that where
Republican pr lles exist there truth makes
rapid way, and federalism dwindles in pro
portion.
" W. j." is received—shall have a place next
Berk
Strayed,
From Portsmouth ferry on
Tuelday tail, a brinoled white STEEK, for
vears old, any person giving Information <0
the 'ame to the fybferiber or leave word at Mi.
Elifhd Whiddens flore, in hi.k-dreet near the
uier, shall be handsomely rewarded.
DANIEL GOODWIN.
a joint vote to the two Hdufcs. The votes
were 33 to iy."
Begs leave to acquaint bis friends, and the
public, that he has reshovedfrom Broad-
Hreet to that commodious new
Fire-proof Brick Hore,
No. 9, Market Street,
REMOVAL.
B. BRIERLEY
GOODS,
COMMUNICATION.
THE FEVER
A Journyman Book-binder may
hear of constant employ by enquiring at
this office. Nov. 8.
THE Subferibers to Carry's
a r ge Family Bible, icuommed itia^ jt eth
supply is just rc|; c v °d at (;. Peirce's Book Store
in Portfinpuih. Wh^e ihofe obtained fublcrip
ius, are requeued to find the money ard re
• eive the number they have obtained lubfcitbera
C. PEIRCE has alio two cases
f ull, not tubhnbed <or. Which he tiers toe
file at nine dollars each. He has also a great
variety of other editions of the Bible from a
small porker fizc to very large folios and bear
ing a price from cne dollar to eighteen dollars
ench He invites ybpng house keepers and those
rxpe& soon to enter the married Bate tovifit his
dole and pro- * I themfehes with one of thefc
important and ufeful pieces of furniture.
Nov.B.
Madeira, Vidonia,]
Sherry, Lshon, (U7JXTI? Q
Red Port, Claret, [VV UN
and Malagal
Gun Powder, Hyfon,
Young ht^, ' ITT? A Q
Hyfon Skin, Souchong, (
and B^bea j
so the firfl quriitieG
Philadelphia Loaf and Lump
SUGAR, per cwt. or Loat; Inuia and
Brown do.
London bottled Porter, and
Taqnton Alt, per dk or doze l
Cogniac Brandy ; Spanifli do.
Holland Gui Welt India Rum, dd do.
Mplalles Weft India and Georgia Cotton;
Mace ; Nutmegs; Cinnamon Cloves ;
Allspice Pepper ; Ginger per keg Black
Zant Currant* . Railins; Almonds Cho-
ColateNo. i, and 2, do. Shells ; Coffee ;
Oatmeal, Englilh Mustard per lb. do. per
bottle double refined Salt Petre ; Crown
do —Hair Powder : Anchoives and Sardi
neas per bottle, Cayenne per do. or oz.
Lorillard's celebrated Maccuboy Snuff per
bottle: Elliot's do. per keg or smaller
quanity.
No. 1,2, and 3, Smocking Tobacco ;
GLASS WARE—viz.
Quart Mugs ; i| pint, do pint, and ! pint ;
Pint Tumblers per Straw,and halt pint do.
Vinegar C ruets ; Wine G'afles.
STONE WARE—viz
qGallon down to ^gallon Pots ;
gGaHotidown to 1 gallon Jngs.
IRON HOLLOW WARE, a
gen^ ral uffortmenti— Wrapping Paper, Paper
per Ream.
between Kittery Point and Rice's Fe rv, or
near Portsmouth Ferry, a CRYSTAL
SEAL, set in gold, marked B. B. whoever
will leave it with the printer Ihall receive a
fuitahle reward. Nov. 8.
A Book-binder wanted.
10 by 8, 9 by 7, WINDOW
GLASS, per box, or j box, &e. &c.
Nov. 8; 6w.
Spermaceti, Mould & Dint C ndle.
Gbdfroid'sSPANlSH SEGAIIS
per box or reatail.
B. LEVERETT,
RLdPECIFULY mluim* the f uhlic
that he has run ned !rem his dore in
L f gieh-dicct, to the itoie lately occupied
by Mr. 3te,hen Peaije, oppofi e the Rev.
Mr. B ckmirdhr'' Meeting H r ufe, where
be has fr lale, a < neral ass niment of
as cheap a< can be purchat'l at any liore in
Portsmouth, cotbiting of
Cod and Pollock EISH;
Resp afully informs the public
that he has taken the then formerly oc
cuoiedbv the late Mr. Daniel Rindge, in
Daniel ft reet,where hecarries on the cabinet
making in all its branches. As he has just
commenced business, he hopes the public &
his friends in particular will favor him with
their custom, and he promises that their or
ders, left with him, ffiall >e executed in the
bed manner and most modern Ryle.
Wanted to hire.
IN a small family, a servant MAID ;
None need enquire but of good reputations
Enquire at this office.
GROCERY STORE.
SAMUEL WYATT,
Cabinet Maker,
GROCERIES,
Carey's large Bibles
Weft-India Goods
and
Loft