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I L Four Federal and seven Democratic Senators are
''chosen by the People, for the Legislature of New-
Hampshire, viz.
, „ Federal.
- 'Orr, Newcomb, Kimball, Payson.
I DEMOCRATIC.
I Storfityßradley, Waldron, Shannon, Smid,
I a Alcock,
I ' In distri. 2 there is no choice bythe people.
Candidates, pfeard Jenness, and Oliver Peabody,
, yi»W>MaMMigM|^M WF<MC^>i I Mtr.ii^ IMl|)l jr. ^tt^'gi. I ^ ■T‘r,v^
[ List.
,at the Custom House.
T £RED
Y° un ^> Trinidad.
HMmKand Sidney, Trefethen, Merfeilles.
^"cleared.
^ Vennard, Barbadocs.
—© rat
' G/*'^ :he Halim and Sidney spoke in lat. 42,20,
: long.gff4o, fchoone^rcover, William Rogers, from Ply.
"moutlqfend to Bilbao days out,—defired to be report
"Nlrdination.
ON Wednesday the 22d inst. was ordained to the
^pastoral charge of the church and congregation at
Greenland, the Rev. JAMES ARMSTRONG
firepublic Exercises of the day-were commenc
^ted with prayer by the Rev. Peter Holt. The
r 0 (Rev. Jesse Appleton preached the sermon from
Haggai ii. 6,7. The Kev. Mr. Morßl son pray
ed at the consecration of the candidate, and his sep
aration to the work of the ministry. The Rev.
Mr. Uph^m gave the charge. The Rev. Mr.
French the fellowship of the churches. The
Rev. Mr. Porter closed the solemnity with prayer.
A peculiar solemnity seemed topossess the minds
of 'those who led in the exercises of the day, and it
was reciprocated by a numerous assembly, who be
haved With the umost decorum, seriousness and'
attention, a happy presage we hope of blessings in
reserve for that and the neighboring churches. A
large choir of musicians performed their part with
great propriety and to great acceptance,
- ; •-^mi toror '
' DIED —At the Pest-House in this harbor, Mr. Win
throp Hiltop, aged 29 second mate of the brig Planter,
Capt. Young,mid one of the belt feahian that ever ploughed
the ocean. He took the small r ox in the Weft Indies, and
was quite ill before the vessel arrives. But on her arrival
was carried immediately to the Pell Island,where, notwith
standing the l:cft of attendance, he fhprtly after fell a vic
tim to this terrible disorder, to the inexpressible grief of a
fond wife, affectionate parents, and beloved brethren and
4 fillers, to whom he was mod tenderly endeared—He was
a young man of engaging manners, poss. ffed of Angularly
industrious habits, sincerely beloved by a large acquaintance
v and as sincerely lamented by every one who knew him.
His services on account of his stria fidelity were courted
by every class of Citizens ; and he bid fair to be one of the
mod enterprizing officers in the merchants fervicc, of any
, : one who failed out of this port. Promffing young men
like him, thus taken away in the midst of life and useful
ness, is sincerely regretted, and are a public loss, though
we craft their unspeakable gain,
LOST, yefterdey afternoons
BETWEEN Greenland and Portsmouth, a small
red MOROCCO POCKET BOOK with the
owner's name on the inside—it contained a Note of
Hand payable to Samuel G. Drowne, dated in New-
York, May 1805—for 35 Dollars, by Joseph S.
March, witnessed by Charles Grace, and one 3,
\ and one 2 dollar bank bills —A reward will be giv
,l to any one who -will leave it with the printers.
1 May 24. ' pd.
1
After the great Fire, in December, 1802, the
Manager of the.Theatre, Mr. Powell deeply in
'fluenced by the general sympathy expressed for the
sufferers, devoted the Theatre one night for their
relief,—i handsome sum was raised and forwarded
to the committee. Mr. Powell, is now before the
Portsmouth public, a candidate for attention and
support. The town at large, and the relieved suf
ferers in particular, have now one opportunity, of
'testifying a grateful recollection, of the large sub
scriptions, raised for their relief..
1 —Bit.
The ship Hamden & Sidney, captain Trf
fethen, arrived at this port, on Thursday af
ternoon, after a passage of 54 days from Marseilles
On the Bth April, about 10 leagues east of GibraL
ter, captain Trefethen passed the TOULON
ELBET, of nineteen sail of vessels,—viz.
II Ships of the Line, of which 3 are of
80 Guris.
6 FRIGATES,
2 BRIGS,
) having on board 7 or 8,000 chosen troops, com
manded by General Lauriston—On the 9th Capt.
T. again passed the fleet in the GUT—it was then
steering West.—-Several French Gentlemen came
passengers in the Hamden and, Sidney.
The account of the troops as stated in the above,
as being on board the fleet, we receive from a cor
rect source.
At the^Circuit Court now in session in this town,
Farnham Marsh has been convicted of knowingly
passing counterfeit Bink-Bills of the United States'
bank payable in New-York—M irsh was arraigned,
tried, and acquitted on two other indictments, for
counterfeiting bills of the sarng Bank.
William Perkins, and Benjamin Bagley, were
arraigned and put to their trial for theft committed
on the high seas ; but the jury having been in ses
sion twenty three hours, and h iving come into court
and declared they had not agreed on a verdict, and
that they were unable to agree, the court consider
ing of their fatigue and of the ill health of some of
tire jury, ordered them to be discharged.
r Theatre.
We have this day published the first volume of
Rollin's Ancient History. The work is printed
with mew types, on^ood paper, with eight elegant
' copperplates— contains : 4G'O pages per volume,
and is put togubscribers at the exceeding low price
of 75 cents per volume, handsomely bound in boards.
The publishers of the work have never yet made
an application to their friends for support in any
Undertaking, if they except the Oracle. They now,
therefore, with hopes of success, solicit their pat
ronage to this excellent, and extensive work. It is
the first work ever yet attempted in this state of
more than one or two volumes. The subscription
and specimen of the work wUILe shewn to the
gentlemen of the town.
TOULON FLEET
AT SEA.
d Pearse and Walker,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR SALE,
"Dearborn's Proportional
BALANCES
THESE instruments for weighing, are of such
Utility as to be fast getting into general use. To
state every advantage in the use of them would be
superfluous : ; suffice it to say, they may be "pur
chased for half the cpst and used with half the
labour of scales and weights ;" for "ease, dispatch
and precision, They surpass any thing of the kind
extant. The frequent demand for them through
the states and elsewhere, is of sufficient proof of
their usefulness and merited approbation.
Portsmouth, May 24.
On MONDAY Evening, Mayzy, 1805,
will be presented the favorite Comedy in five acts,
called
LESSONS for DAUGHTERS,
written by F. Reynolds, Esq.
Sir Solotnon Cynic, - - Mr. Bernard.
M andevi[le, - - - Mr. Kenny,
Howard, - - - - Mr. Wilson.
Veritas, - -, - - Mr. Jones.
Realize, . , - - Mr. Barnes.
Robert, - - - - Mr. Morgan.
Albina, - - - - Mrs. Jotios.
Mrs. Rigid, - - - - Mrs. Baker.
Cicely, - - - - - Miss Bates.
Deborah, . - - - Mrs. Dickenson,
Belville, - - - - Mr. Wilson.
Capt. Belville, - - - Mr. Jones.
Wiliam, - - - - Mr. Barnes.
Rustic, - - - - - Mr. Morgan.
Irishman, - - - - Mr. Kenny.
Rosina, . . . . Mrs. Jones.
Phoebe, - - - - Miss Bates.
Dorcas, - - - Mrs. Baker.
g, 7%e doors to be opened at half /last 6, and
the performance to commence precisely atdialf[last
7 o'clock.
Force's 4s6— Gallery Bs. Tickets to be had al
the Theatre, and at Treadwells' Loop-Store.
Days of performance —Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays.
^More New Goods.
t+e
James Rundlet,
Has just received per the Tittle James from Lcr>
dm, and the IFarrington from Liverpool,
An additional supply of
Staple & Fancy piece Goods
Which are now opening and wilt positively^)e sold
very low for Cash or approved short credit.
Among which are
T>EST London Superfine Broad Cloths and Cassi
meres.
Cotton and Silk Hosiery.
Silk Shawls a'nd Handkerchiefs.
Black, White, Buff, Yellow, Salmon, light Bice,
Plumb, Pink, Brown; Slate, Olive and Drab
SARSNET CAMBRICS.
Patch Furnitures, Tassels and Fringe.
Fashionable Plad and small figure Calicoes.
Black and White Laces.
ditto Lace Veiling.
A great variety of Blatk, White. Plad and Fancy
figur'd RIBBONS.
A large assortment of Fans;
Durants, Russels and Caliraancoes,
Mens' riclt Black Sattin and Florentine.
A large assortment of Irish Linens and Sheetings.
Diaper Table Cloths.
Dimities and Muslins, b
India Cottons, some extfa-fine, very low.
A fresh supply of India Chintzes, very low, and
free from damage, any thing to the contrary not
withstanding.
Company and common Yellow Nankeens.
Blue ditto,
'Gentlemens' Leghorn Summer Hats, wide rims,
Black Florence Silks..
Black India Lustrings, wide sort, at 6s. per yard,
Best Bologna Crapes, at 6s. per yard.
With a great variety of other Goods, too many
to enumerate, the whole of which without the ex
ception of a single article, will be sold at the very
lowest prices, he being determined hot to be under
sold in any article by an, new dasher what
ever.
A small Invoice of Stylish articles in the
will be sold low by wholesale, and on liberal terms.
May 22.
Henry B. Williams,
Hasfor sale J\o. 2, Portsmouth Pier,
Chests of Hylon, Hyfon Skin and
Souchong TEAS ^warranted good ;
Cases CASSIA, &q,
, ALSO, ,
7 Hdds. 3d proof RUM.
Portsmouth, May 24, 1805.
Exchange on London,
POR SALE BY
Samuel Elliot.
At his Office at head of Daniel-street where or
ders for buying and selling foreign and inland Bills
of Exchange,Funded Stocks,&c, fcc. are .punctually
attended to,' May 24.
William Garland,
HAS FOR SALE
17 bags best Georgia COTTON ;
6 Hhds. Grenada Rum ;
15 C asks fresh R aisins;
6 chests Souchong TEA, first quality;
9 Chests ilysoh-skin do.;
Brandy and Gin per pipe or bbl.
14 bbls. N. E. Rum ;
Kegs Fig. Tobacco;
Bags Pepper and casks Gun Powder ;
20 bbls. Ship-Bread. Muy 25.
To which will be added the Comic Opera of
ROSINA.
Theatre—Portsmouth.
The WILL ; or,
Jewelry Line,
Has received by the latest arrivals from Liverpool
an extensive assortment of
Crockery & Glass Ware,
watch he will repack in yuanlilies to suit purcha
sers as cheap as can be had in Boston.
He has also for sale,
1 Case Irish Linens entitled to Debenture ;
Seroons best Spanish-Float INDIGO;
1 KUM, BRANDY and GIN, by wholesale and
retail ;
Madeira, Lisbon, Sherry and Malaga WINES ;
West-India COTTO^;.
Bohea, Souchong, Hyson-Skin, and Hyson TEAS ;
Gun-Powder TEA—very fine ;
W. Indi4, E. India, & Loaf and Lump SUGAR ;
Pepper, Alspice, Ginger, Cloves, Cassia ;
Nutmegs; °
Flour ; Rice, Florence OIL ; Elliot's SNUFF, &c.
100 White oak BARRELS ;
190. do. do. Half BARRELS ;
They: indebted to the late firm of W. BcC.
NIKL, are again requested to make immediate pa)-
meat, otherwise they may expect to find their ac
^unts inthe hands of an Attorney. May 25.
Rolen's Ancient History.
THIS LAY PUBLISHED, by W. and. D.
TREADWELL, oftpasi # the Court-House,
VOL. Ist. ts Rollin's Ancient History <f the E
yyptians, Babylonians, Modes and Persians,
Macedonians and Grecians.
CONTENTS b OF VOLUME I.
Introduction. —The usefulness of profane history
especially with regard to religion ; Religion ; the
feasts ; argues, oracles, &.c. ; the games and com
bats ; the athletea or combatants ; the foot, horse,
aad chariot-races ; the honours and rewards gran
ted to the victors ; the different 'taste of the Greeks
and Romans with regard to public shows ; the pri
zes of wit, and the shows and representations of the
theatre ; extraordinary passion of the Athenians for
I the entertainments of the stage ; emulation of the
Ipoets in disputing the prizes in those representa
!tions ; a short idea of dramatic poetry ; the ori
gin and progress of tragedy ; the ancient, middle,
"and new comedy; the theatre of the ancients descri
bed ; passion for the representations of the theatre
one of the principle causes of the degeneration and
corruption of the Athenian state ; epoch as of the
Jewish and Roman history ; the origin and condi
tion of the eloetae or helots ; Lycurgus, the Lace
daemonian lawgiver ; war between the Argives and
Lacedaemonians; wars between the Messeuians and
I Lacedemonians; kings of Egypt, Syria, Macedo
nia, Bithynia, Pergamus, Pontus, Clpadocia, Ar
menia, Epirus, Heraclea, and Syracuse ; catalogue
of the principal -Greek authors cited in this work.
History of the Egyptians. —Part 1, Description
of Egypt, with an account of what is most r&arh
able and curious in that country ; Thebais 1 mid
dle Egypt or Heptanomis ; the pyramids ,iie la
byrinth—the lake of Moeris—the souro6 of the
Nile—the cataracts of the Nile—causes of the in
undations of the Nile—the time and/tontinuance of
the innundations—the heighth of t^ innundations—
I the canals of the Nile, and spirapumps—the fertil
ity caused by the Nile—two different prospects ex
hibited by the Nile—the canal formed by the Nile,
by which a communications made between the two
seas—Lower Egypt.—Part 9, Os the mannners and
Customs of the Egyptians —concerning their Kings
and government—the priest and religion of the E
gyptians—the worship of the various deities—the
. ceremonies of funerals—soldiers and war-arts and
sciences—husbandmen, shepherds and artificers.—
Part 3, History of the Kings of Egypt.
History of the Carthagenians. —Part 1, Charac
ter, manners religion and government of the Car
thagenrans—defects in the government of Carthage
—trade of Carthage, the first source of its wealth
and power, the mines of Spain, the second source
of its wealth and power—war, arts and sciences.—
Part 2, History of Carthage from its foundation to
the first Punick war—conquests of the Carthagi
nians in Africa, Sardinia, "Spain and Sicily—the
first Punick war—the Lybian war—the second pu
nick Iyar—passage of the Rhone—passage over the
Alps—Hannibal enters Italy—battle near the Tici
nus—battle of Trebia—battle of Thrasymene—•
Hannibal's conduct With respect to Fabius—battle
of Canr.&c=-Hanibal takes 'up his winter quarters
in Capffi— transactions relating to Spain and Sar
dinian-ill success of Hannibal—the sieges of Capua
and Rome—defeat and death of Asdrubal—Scipio
conquers all Spain, is appointed Consul and sails in
to Africa—Hannibal recalled : interview between
Scipio and Hannibal—peace concluded between the
Carthagenians and Romans-=reflectiohs oh the gov
ernment of Carthage in the time of the second pu
nic war—continuation 'of the history of Hannibal—
he reforms the courts of justice and the treasury of
Carthage—Hannibal's retreat and death—his char
acter and eulogium—dissensions between the Car
thagenians mid Massinissa, king of Numidia, the
third punk war—a digression on tlie manners and
character of the second Scipio Africanus —-history
of the family and posterity of Massinissa.
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vol.tor 6 dolls, the set—to non subscribers 8 dolls.
3, The vols. will be bound in blue board,and pub
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4. It is expected tlie subscribers will receive their
volumes as fast as'they are issued from tlie press,
and pay for them on delivery.
5. Those who subscribe for 8 sets, or will procure
8 subscribers and be accountable for the pay, shall
be intitled to a ninth set gratis.
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NOTICE. ''Er
ALL persons indebted to the
E " ate ° f Mfrs. MARV JACKSON, .
late of Portsmouth, widow, deceased, relict of the
late Dr. Hall Jackson, are requested to make im
mediate payment to the subscriber administratrix
to said estate, and all persons having any claims a
gaiust the estate of said deceased, are requested to
present them immediately for settlement.
IMARY ELIZABETH SYMMES.
_ Portsmouth, May 25, 1805.____ ..
7pH£&lcriber hereby gives public notice to
l alAhcyned. That he teas taken upon
bimfelf thetru ffof an administrator upon the estate
of MICAIH BICKFORD late of Lee Gentleman
• deceived, and has given bonds as the law direas.
And as tuch, he requests all persons who, have any
I demands upon said Estate to bring in the fame, ami
Ihofe who are indebted thereto, to make payment
without delay to.
Samuel Bickford, Admin^t^.
Lee, May 14 1805.
William Neil,
Inn,
About 20 House Lots, near
the % house lately built by Edwar.l Cutts, Esq. and
witain a quarter of a mile of Boyd's bridge. Those
Lots are pleasantly situated on the New Road lean
ing to Piscataqua Bridge, commanding an exten
sive prospect Gs the Harbour, Sea and adjacent
country-- larms of payment will be easy, and made
known at the place of sale.
rhe lots may be viewed at any time previous by
calling on the subscriber.
CAZNEAU BAYLEY, Huctioneer.
May 25, 1805.
TO be fold at Auction, on 20th June
text, the remainder of the Stock in Trade
of JOHN WARNER, consisting of the following
articles. Previous to which, he will sell as low as
tan be bought at wholesale.
Cognac and Spanish BRANDY;
Hollands GIN; Weft-IndiaßUM;
Cherry ditto ; Pollock FISH;
Boxes Chocolate ; SHELLS ;
Hyfon, Hyfon-skin, Souchong, and 80/
/ hea TEAS ;
Loaf and Brown SUGAR ;
Rice, Crackers, Florence OIL;
Cotton ; a few casks Fig TOBACCO ;
Pigtail ditto;
Thompson's and Tenny's Snuff ;
Writing and Wrapping Paper ;
Cotton Cards, Wool do. Flax ;
Men's and Boy's Felt Hats;
Gun Powder ; Short ;
Nutmegs, Cloves, Cinnamon.;
Pimento, Pepper, Ginger ;
Salt Petre ; Sulpher ;
Spanish Float Indigo ;
Spanish Lump do.
TO BE SOLD
AT PUBLIC VENDUE,
On SAI URDAY, JUNE Sth, at Mr. Chadwick's
On SATURDAY neu~, at 12 o'clock, on Lang
dan's II harf,
1 5 Hhds. Grenada R UM; 2 Pipes GIN;
and j Barrels and 1 Pipe BRANDY. A few casks
of Raisins apd 5 bags ground Ginger.
Terms known at the sale.
May 24 S. LITTLE, Auctioneer.
Sale at Auction.
On TUESDAY 28th May, 1805.
Aft ON the premises, a two story
DWELLING HOUSE, for
merly the property of Mr. Sheafe
Griffith, opposite the Hay-Market.
1 Sale at 42 4 o'clock where the condi
tions will be made known.
ALEXANDER EWEN.
Portsmouth, May 18, 1805.
For sale at Public Auction
On the 27th of May next at 10 o'clock forenoon,
At Chadwick's Dell-Tavern, (if not previously
disposed of,)
A lot of Land 24 feet front
57 1-2 back in Market-flreet, one of the best
Hands for bufihefs in Porilniouth, and
A lot of Land back of Gen. Storer's
Cellar, and
A House and Land suitable for a gar
den, pleafandy situated in Durham, and
A location of 580 acres of Land i*
Pigwaket, and
* 1 Share in Pifeataqua Bridge.
Alexander ^wen, Auctioneer-'
Tor further particulars inquire of Margaret
Furniss,' at ber Chop in Buck-street.
'TO be sold at Public Ven
due, by license from the Judge of Probate,
.on the 18th day of June next, at 12 c^clock, M. at
Mr. Chadwick's Ipn, three ac^ of Salt Marsh,
more or less, situate in Portsmouth, adjoining
Witch Creek, and La^ of Major Langdon, be
longing to the estate of BENJAMIN LEAR, late
op-said Portsmouth deceased.
SAMUEL LEAR, Administrator.
May 25, 1805. pd.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
a Journeyman Baker,
One who is matter of the Business will find steady
employ, prompt pay, and generous wages.
Wanted dlso,
A Young Woman to do the work of a Family, where
there is no Children. One that is steady and capa
ble shall receive good wages.—Artguire of the Prin
ters. May 25.
Thomas Morton,
Sign of the Golden Key.
Keeps constantly for Sale, a general assortment of
W. I. Goods & Groceries,
among which fre the different kinds of TEAS,
which he warrants to be of the first quality.
Attendance from surprise, to 9 o'clock evening.
J. Davenport's Circulating Notes taken in
payment for any articles for sale. May 25, 1805
An excellent opportunity for
, YOUNG MECHANICS.
THIS DAY AT
S. Little's Office,
A QUANTIBY English Goods, continued from
Thursday,—also, 300 yards Beverly COTTON
CLOTH. At private sale,
20 hogsheads good flavor'd RUM ; Pipes GIN ;
Russia and other BEDS ; 10 Bbls. FLOUR.
May 25.
CROCKERY WARE.
A few calks Raisins;
RUSSIA FEATHER BEDS.
FEATHERS of all KIN DS.
im^r=
Sale at Auction.'
AUCTIONS.