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g. Through the politeness of a friendAhd cor
respondent, we have been favoured with a New-
Yorfc paper of Saturday last in anticipation of the
mail containing European accounts to the 20th Jan.
Its leading and most important articles of Intelli
gence consist of The Spanish Declaration of War
=.the Order of letters of Marque and Reprisal .a
gainst Spain—and his Majesty's Speech on the o
pening of Parliament. These important documents
will be found in our foreign department of news
together with some other articles bf an interesting
nature.* ,
In the Speech of His Britannic Majesty, it will be
seen, that he had received some Communications
from France, containing professions of a pacific dis
position ; but the extent to which they are applied,
or the probability of their final termination, remain
to be conjectured. His Majesty however observes,
that in consequence of these overtures, he could not
but express his earnest desire to embrace the
first opportunity of restoring the blessings of
peace, on such grounds, as may be consistent with
the permanent safety and interest of his dominions ;
and the general security of Europe.
The Editor of the New-York paper, from which
our extracts have been made, remarks, that he
'had received an important document on the state of
the French nation, cammunicated by Bonaparte to
the legislative body. This ^ftose he adds,' has
' had the effect of lowering the British funds.<
•They ehall aftftear in the next Oracle.
NEWS.
I have now in my possession, the ORIGINAL
LETTERS of Mr. Jefferson, to the noted Callender,
respecting that execrable libel on Washington,
'the Prospect before Us"—have minutety compared
the writing with other acknowledged manuscripts
of Mr. Jefferson, and find the resemblance perfect.
—Shall give correct copies in a future paper ; in
the mean time, any gentleman knowing, or possess
> sing the hand-writing of the illustrious author of
these letters, may have an opportunity to compare,
and judge for himself. ,
Boston, March 5,1805. , J. PARK.
I take this leisure minute to inform you that the
defence of Judge Chase has commenced. The
Counsel have divided the articles ampngthem. Mr.
Hopkinson undertook the first, and in a speech of
three and an half hours, has not only made thejudge
appear innocent ; but highly justifiable, and I was a
bout to say, and will say, deserving of praise.— It was
a fair, candid, eloquent and.matter of fact address —
On that article I think the Senate will not, dare not
convict the Judge, or sav he is guilty of any thing.—
The second, third and fourth articlesare allotted to
Mr. Key—he will proceed to-morrow —I ftity the
Managers—they deserve it.
FEB. 22.
This day, at half past 10 o'clock, A. M. Mr. Key
undertook the defence of Judge Chase upon the se
cond, third, and fourth articles of impeachment,
and in a plain, perspicuous and elegant argument,
which he concluded at three o'clock, P. M. not only
made the Judges conduct appear, not criminal, but
correct and commendable—Mr. Lee is now speak
ing upon the fifth article, and I presume will be e
qualiy successful. Let the event of this impeach
ment, be as it may, monuments will be erected, by
the investigation thereof, favourable to the memory
of the Judge and more durable than marble.—To
morrow Mr. Harper or Mr. Martin will proceed.
FEB. 23.
The court of impeachment sat this day from ten
until five o'clock.
On the opening of the court, Mr. Rodney, one of
the Managers, signified that, as there had been
some authorities produced, he thought it more can
did to state now that they would not be admitted as
conclusive ; and, as the counsel for the Judge would
not have an opportunity to refer to the authorities on
which the Managers meant to reply unless stated
at this stage of the arrival, he would enumerate
them at present, and he accordingly did so.
Mr. Luther Martin then proceeded in the de
fence and occupied the whole day, and is to continue
on Monday—Mr. Harper follows, and then Messrs.
Rodney, Nicholson, and J. Randolph close.
I presume the pleading will not be closed before
Wednesday, and on the next day, probably the court
will decide.
acres which seem to have been referred for that
purpose. No debate took place upon this resolution
% committee of the whole ; but by the vote it was
discovered that a majority were in favour of the
resolution, and that majority consisted of the Feder
alists, the Northern Democrats [except Messrs Olin
and Sever] and some few members from other
States. When the question of concurring with the
report of the committee of the whole was put in the
House, a debate ensued which for violence and abuse
was certainly never equalled in Congress. The
committee of claims, the Federalists in the House,
the claimants, the democrats favourable to the
claim, the Postmaster General, (who signed one of
the petitions,) in short, every body, who had the re
motest connection with the claim, or had voted in
favour ofit, was denounced without distinction, and
without mercy. The defence was conducted prin
cipally by the democrats in a style of recrimination
by no means conciliatory. I recollect no speech
from a Federalist, except one, made by Mr. Dana,
which was a most masterly performance, and did
ample justice to the subject.
We are possessed of a Madrid Gazette of the
14th Dec. which contains a copy of the Spanish Man
ifesto, dated on the 12th of same month, respecting
the war with Great Britain. It concludes with the
King's determination to make war against Great
Britain, without the usual solemn declaration and
publication, inasmuch as the English Cabinet began,
and continues the War without declaring it. In ge
neral, it charges the latter with a predetermined
hostility, and with deceiving Spain with respect to
its views. We shall, perhaps, publish a translation
of this important paper in our neA.
Boston, March 7.
Extracts of letters from Washington, to the Edi
tor dated February 17,1895.
It is extremely regretted that there is no newspa
per whicli communicates fully and fairly to the pub
lic what transpires at the seat of government.
This renders it proper Co state some facts which are
not to be collected from the newspapers.
It willbe recollected that the Georgia claims (Ya
zoo) excited great irritation in Congress during the
last session ;but every thing which occurred at that
time was decency and order compared 'to the
debate of the present session.
The resolution reported by the committee ofclaims
has been presented. The purport of it was,
that it would be expedient to settle with the
folate, and satisfy them exit <£ the 5,000,000 of
HIGH COURT OF IMPEACHMENT.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
BY THE MAILS.
*** * *
B^ * * * * * ■
WASHINGTON, FE8. 22.
WASHINGTON, FEB. 21.°
N. B. Messrs. Alien, Bangs, McFarland, &c.
are invited to indulge their eyes with an examina
tion of these precious documents.
FROM CADIZ, JAN. 13.
Capt. Stanton, of the ship Neptune, arrived at
New-York, from Cadiz, informs, that though that
port was blockaded by nine British ships of war, yet
they suffered American vessels to go in and come
out without molestation, provided they had no con
traband articles on board. This intelligence is the
latest that has been received from Spain, and is said
to come through a very respectable source.
"Other accounts from the same quarter, state, that
wheat, corn, rice, &c. will be very high the ensu
ing year, as the heavy rains have rotted all the grain
in the ground. The markets are quoted as follows,
Flour 22 a 23 dollars ; Wheat 8 dollars a faneg,
Corn 4 dollars per ditto ; Fish 10 dollars ; Rice 10
do. Butter 40 and Lard 22 cents.
“FROM^hFIAD. MARCHI.
"There are ten sail in sight bound up ; amongst
them are the ships Active, M'Keown, from the Lie
ofMay ; Union, Jacobs, from Batavia; brigs Lovely
Lucy Griffin, from Cape Francois ; Molly, Weldon,
from Point Petre ; schrs. Thetis, Dougherty, from
Samana Bay ; and Betsey, Merrihew, from St. Kitts.
The wind being N. E. it is probable they will not
reach port for a day or two. No vessels have sail
ed yet on account of the drifting ice."
The Senate of the United States have at length
passed the famous hill relative to the Clearance of
armed merchant vessels. The votes were 20 to 8
" The trial of Judge Chase.—Mr. Luther Mar
tin proceeded in the defence, on the 23d, and occu
pied the whole day. On. the 25th (Monday) Mr.
Martin continued his speech and spoke two hours.—
Mr Harper then began his argument, whicli contin
ued four hours, when an a&hmment for half an
hourtook place:at the expir^^R^iis period,a wit
ness was examined on the paM^me managers, when
Mr. Harper resumed his remarks, which he Conclud
ed,and closed the defence at a quarter after 6 o'clock.
Yesterday, Mr. Nicholson addressed the court in a
speech oftwo hours', and was followed by Mr Rod
ney, who continued speaking until three o'clock ;
when after an adjournment of half an hour, he con
tinued speaking until half past six o'clock ; when
stating (hat he was considerably fatigued, the court
adjourned until ten o'clock this day."
The issue of this great election depends on the
conduct of the FEDERAL REPUBLICANS in
Rockingham and Strafford, —particularly in Rock
ingham—if we will be early on the ground, and
continue there through the day, we shall be suc
cessful, and the bosom of every intelligent and hon
orable Republican will exult in the election of Mr.
GILMAN.——But a whining, supine deportment
will most certainly lose us the election. Let it be re
collected that we are struggling at the fountain
head—at the hearts core—at the very center and
soul of all the Democracy of New-Hampshire—and
that the eyes of the whole State are bent ra ns with
an awful solicitude. We win not disappoint their
expectations we will have before us the image
of the departed Hero—whose memory we so fondly
cherish—we shall be strengthened by reflecting that
we are supporting HIS PRINCIPLES.. WE
shall be successful, and the milder sun of Fed
eral Republicanism will still beam on us with reno
vated splendor.
Commodore Preble —The President of the Uni
ted States, in a message covering a detailed account
of the transactions in the Mediterranean pays a high
compliment “ to tne energy and judgment diplayed
by this excellent officer, through the whole course of
the service lately confided to him." And Mr,Jack
son has introduced into the Senate, a vote of the
thanks of Congress, and a gold medal to this gallant
and meritorious officer
INSTALATION]—On the 6th Feb. was instal
led to the Pastoral care of the Church and People
in Canterbury, (Con.) the Rev. Erastus Learned.
District No. 1. THO's LEAVITT, N. Hampton.
No. 2. OLIVER PEABODY, of Exeter.
No. 3. JOHN ORR, of Bedford.
No. 4. Wm. A KENT, of Concord.
No. 5. JOHN WINGATE, of Madbury.
No. 6. NATHAN TAYLOR, Sandbornton.
No. 8. Wm. WALLACE, of Henniker.
No. 11. DANIEL KIMBLE, Plainfield.
No. 12. MOSES P. PAYSON, of Bath.'
For Treasurer of Rockingham County, 4
OLIVER PEABODY of Exeter.
For Regifler of Deeds,
Nathaniel parker of Exeter.
Federalists have always contend^, that the De
mocrats ill the New -England States cherish a blind,
servile, contemptible idolatry, towards Virginia. As
proof of this, if proof be wanted, let our readers
consider the following address to that state, which^
we find in the columns of the New-Hampshire Ga
zette, (Mr. Langdon's paper.)
“ VIRGINIA! FROM THEE THE SCEP
TRE SHALL NOT DEPART, NOR A LAW
GIVER FROM BETWEEN THY FEET!"
Mean and pitiful—mean as the dust, and pitiful
as the spirit of a willing slave, must be the public
sentiment, ifit can endure such disgusting adula
tion. We are not sorry, however, that we find this
in the newspaper ; because it will develope the
views of Mr. Jefferson's partizans. They seem,
indeed, less cautious to conceal their views, since
his re-election. So then the Sceptre is not to de
part from Virginia ! This we knew. Virginia has
secured that Sceptre to herself; and she may thank
the Democrats tor it. We think, however, that
fra printers of the Gazette willyet rue the day when
they published the sbove. There is, we trust, a
sense' of honor and dignity among the Independent
Yeomanry of New-Hampshire, that will kindle into
indignation at the open avowal of this base and vile
intention of surrendering every thing into the hands
of Virginia ' (Concord ftafter.)
Federal Republican Tickets
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHN TAYLOR GILMAN,
For Counsellors,
JOSEPH BLANCHARD, Rockingham county.
WILLIAM HALE, Strafford county.
PHILIP GREELEY, Hillsborough county.
DANIEL BLASDEL, Grafton county.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1805.
to «• ® *B* ®*®* tm—
From WASHING TON ,Feb. 27
The Oracle.
For Senators,
In England, the Marchioness of Rockingham, widow
of the late celebrated Marquis. —Her large income for
late years had been employed in aas of charity and be
nevdeoce; and the died fuidenly, while making prepar
ations for an annual feaft for the poor of her neighbour
hood In Syracufc, Lieut. John B. Nicholfen, of the
United States navy, killed in a duel with Mr. Dehart, also
an officer of the United States navy ; The parties exchang
ed three lhots,„hen Mr. Nicholson was fhoc through the
head and expired instantly.
A: Littleton,(Maff) after a short and distressing illness
which the bore with chriftian fortitude and resignation,
Mrs Sarah B. Rogers, aged 18, wife of Mr, Eri Rog
ers, merchant, of that place, and filler of the Rev. Mr. Wil
lard of this town.
CORRESPAT)DENTS
Must excise the non insertion of^everal Corrimu
ni^^n> — they are unavoidably delayed.
MARRIED
In London, Dec. 18, the Earl of Ormond, to Mifs~
Ch±, of Sutton-Hall ; the is possessed of a fortune of near
jopooh per ann. besides near too,cool, in ready caffi.
In this town, Mr. George Massey to Mils Hannah
SIASES Mr. Natk'l B. March to Miss Sally Drisco.
Mr, HENRY Pauchek to Mrs. Hannah Miller.
Died on the last Sabbath, after a short and painful ill
neb, Miss Hannah Langdon Gove, only daughter of
Captain Edward Gove ofthis town. She had just reached
the age of fourteen and exhibited in her last distressing
fickuefs a patience, resignation and hope worthy of riper
years, and which affords surviving friends the greatest con
solation.
Boarding.
TWO steady young men may be accommodated
with boarding in a private family, by applying to
the ftrinteri • " March 12.-
J. Langdon, jr.
20 Hhds. and 2 tierces MOLASSES ;
io Hogsheads RUM; io bags India
SUGAR, of a superior quality ; few
pipes GIN ; few half pipes Madeira
WINE ;frefh fuperfine FLOUR ; Phi
ladelphia and Swedes flute and square
bar IRON ; ditto loop IRON ; ditto
Spike, Deck-Nail, & Horse-Shoe NAIL
RODS ; 50 Bbls. ROSIN ; bright and
black VARNISH, and SPIRITS TUR
PENTINE, at the distillery prices ;
SHEATHING PAPER ; . Liverpool
and Isle of May SALT ; —
Clover & Herd's Grass Seed.
100 bushels HERD'S GRASS and
1500 Ib. CLOVER SEED; for sale,
in large and small quantities, very low, by
Nathan B. Folsom.
Portsmouth, March 2, 1805.
Rockingham ss.
holden at Exeter in said county on the third Wed
nesday of March inst at ten of the clock before noon
I shall exhibit my account of administering the Es=
tate of Daniel French late of Stratham in said coun
ty,Roman, deceased, in order for examination and
allowance.
Mariner, late of Somersworth, are requested to
present them for settlement, and those who are in
debted, are requested to make a speedy payment
to ELISHA HILL,jr. Administrator.
Portsmouth, March 9. 1805.
Two convenient Rooms in a House situated on
Frame Point, Inquire of JOSEPH DROWNE
South End. March 9.
Wholesale and Retail.
WANTED—a few thousand yards
good TOW-CLOTH.
Bow-street, March 5, 180;
NOTICE.
ALL Persons who have any
demands against the estate of
EBENEZER RICKER, jun.
EXECUTED on one Sheet, to glass and frame,
beautifully printed with copperplate, and would be a
valuable acquisition to gentlemen's counting rooms,
price 75 Cents — Also —
JUDGE CHASE'S inimitable Answer to the Ar
ticles of Impeachment exhibited against him (on
fine paper 50cts. on coarse do.4o—Just received and
for sale at C. Peirce's Book-Store--also,
Tickets and Quarters in S. H. C. Lottery,
At the probate court to be
WHEREAS a number ot the inhab
itants of the town of Ponfmouth have not
paid the Collector their faxes for the year 1804 .—
and on hk settlement with the Seleamen, there will
be a large balance due the town, uncolleaed. It
is therefore thought best, to have the lift of the de
linquents read over, at the annual town meeting,
on Monday the 3 sth inst. that the inhabitants may
know in whose hands the balance is..
George Gains,l
Moses Woodward, I & le & men .
Samuel Hutchins,|
Elijah Hall, J
-- "LOST,
A green silk Umbrella,
Much worn at the top, and containing a Sword in
the Shaff, —Whoever may have the same in their
pos^ssioh, and will leave it with the Printers,shall
be rewarded. March 9.
Robert Mendum,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
the public that he continues to carry on the
Boot and Shoe Making
Business, at his (hop in Market street.
Boots and Shoes of the newest fashion,
made in the neatest manner, and fold as cheap as
can be purchased in this town.
JOSEPH FRENCH, Administrator.
Portsmouth, March 9, 1805, pd.
PERPETUAL ALMANACS.
Also, an Assortment of
Groceries.
FOR SALE BY
To Let,
DIED
TO BE SOLD
At Public Auction.
fflfr'" °'° Newhampshire Fire and
Rthrine Insurance Office, on Thurs
tffff&gL^rrxt, at 12 o'clock >t nncn, the
FLORENZO, with her Sails,
ng Cables and Anchors, Boats,
See, a; she now lies in Scituate harbour Conditions
will be made knowp at the time and place of Sale. 4
/'orAvwotir/?, A/ofc// 9, ISOS.
On 1 buftday next at S. Little's Office,
A quantity English Piece G>ods and
Cutlery. At private sale a few hogsheads good
flavor'd RUM ;'Pifes GIN ; MOLASSES ; 20b
boxes SOAP ; Russit Beds—-—also, a quantity Pa
per Hangings, very law.
Said Little purchases, scl's, and collects Notes of
Hand and other securities for an adequate premium.
To be fold at Auction on Friday next,
11 o'clock A. M. on Rindge's Wharf.
15 Highest retailing Molasses
March 9. A. EWgN, Auctioneer.
Public Vendue.
TO be fold at Public Vendue, on
Thursday the 21st inst. at 3 o'clock P. M.
about twenty acres of good Mowing, Tillage and
Orchard LAND situate in Newmarket, on the post
road leading from Exeter to Dover ; about a half
a mile from the meeting house, being part of the
Estate of John Burleigh, Merchant, deceased which
was set off to his son Henry Burleigh late of Ports
mouth, Merchant, deceased, —also a large finished
BARN standing on the same, and sold by licence
from the Hon, Judges of the Superior Court for the
benefit of the heirs of the said Henry.—Sale to bi
on the premises.
JOHN SHUTE jun. Guardian to said heirs.'
Newmarket, March 9.
Irilh Linens.
Henderson & Cooper
Have just received a few pieces of IRISH LIN
ENS, which they offer for sale, at a very small,
advance. March 9, 1805.
Nathan B. Folsom
Offers for Sale,
6 Hhds. CHERRY RUM;
4 do. N. E. do. io do. St. Vincents,
Tobago, and Demarara MOLASSES;
per Hhd.; SUGARS ; qr. casks Mal
aga, do. Sherry, Lisbon, Port. Claret,
Corsica and Aloque WINES ; TE AS of
allkinds ; Cognac and Cette BRANDY;
and a general assortment of
GROCERIES, wholesale and
retail ; Clothier's DYE-STUFFS, &c.
20 tons LOGWOOD; 3000 wt. BA
CON ; Bbls. PORK and BEEF ; box
es Havannah SEGARS.
ALSO, a quantity of•
COTTON YARN; BED TICKS
and WICK YARN.
WANTED,
pOT and PEARL ASIIE^BEES-WAlC____
Crockery Ware.
Just Received
Direct from the manufacturers, a general assort
ment of
Crockery & Glass Ware,
Among which are a very handsome assortment qf
Glass and Chimney Ornaments,
Very elegant LAMPS for Halls.
A great variety of
SLOWER Pots ; Salt Sellers ; Decanters, ditto
, for Spirits, pint and half pint' Tumblers ; Pitchy
ers ; all of the latest improvement ; Plates. Dishes,
&c. Also, a very fashionable assortment of
Japan'd Ware,
Consisting of beautiful round, oval, and octatogan
TEA TRAYS sad WAITERS,
some with gold and Centre Borders ; Bread Bask
etts; Tea Cannisters, &c. all which will be sold
wholesale or retail, cheap for cash, or approved
ci edit, at
D. Austin's Store,
Offosite the Brick Market,
Crates of assorted Crockery Ware, to
suit Countiy customers, put up at the shortest notice
on gobd terms.
Iron Stoves and Paper Hangings, as
usual.
Just received in addition to the above,
A large and general assortment of
Blue Printed Ware, among which are some very
handsome Ewers basons and Night Glasses.
Pocket Book Lost.
BETWEEN Shapleigh (Maine) and Rice'j
Ferry, on the night of the 6th instant, a black
Morocco Pocket Bock, containing two 80 dollar
Notes against N. RICKER of Shapleigh—The
finder fliall be handsomely rewarded by leaving
it with SAMUEL DOE of Newfield, or the Prin.
ter. Portsmouth, March 9, 1805.
Piscataqua Bridge.
THE Directors of Piscataqua Bridge Proprie tore
have this day voted an assessment of Ten Dollars,
on each and every Proprietor's Share, and directed
the Treasurer to collect the same, within one month
from the date. ^ , % .
The Proprietors are therefore requested to pa,
the same to the Treasurer, at his office in Ports
mouth, on or before Wednesday the third day of
jlfaril next.
The Proprietors are informed, that each year
since the Bridge was built, there has been a pro
gressive increase of toll : the amount collected the
last year is more than six per cent, on the first
cost. But the repairs the last year, with what must
necessarily be expended the ensuing season, for
which large advances have already been made by
the several Directors of the Bridge, and Managers of
the Lottery, amount to more than the toll collect
ed since the last dividend. The proceeds of the
Lottery cannot vet be realised./
SAMUEL ,ELLIOT, Treasurer.
Dr. Dwight,
Inoculate for the KINE POCK. March % _ _