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I ant several of Mr. Burr's friends paid him a ri.
sit. You uriv depend Mr. Burr's ad— v—ish good
' shot ! After we had drank a glass of wine, con
tinues Davis, Mr. Burr remarked, byway of apol
ogy, for filing a little below the breast, that had it
not been for smoke or a little momentary mist, or
something of that nature which intercepted his vi
sion, he should have lodged the ball exactly in the
centre of General Hamilton's heart. Such, accord
ing to Davis, who said he heard the remarks, were
the reflections of Mr. Burr : he shot two or three
inches below the designed mark ; the ball did not
pierce the centre of the heart, and for- this the ac
complished Mr. Burr owed, an apology to the
Sprightly young friends by whom he was surround
ed ; Merciful God, what must be the feelings of
the man, what his desperate purposes ?
MIDDLEBURY, JULY 11.
On Wednesday, the 27th ult. Ministers and peo
ple, from various towns, assembled at Brid/iort,
according to previous appointment, to spend two
days in special religious worship. A stage was built
in the open air for the accommodation of those who
took an active part in the exercises, and seats were
prepared for the audience. The assembly was nu
merous, at the lea§t calculation, consisting of three
thousand. On the last day in the afternoon, there
were a number received into the Church at Prid
ftort, and the Sacrament was administered to eight
hundred communicants. The scene was peculiarly
solemn, and there were evident tokens of tiie Di
vine presence. There have been mere than a thou
sand a<lded to the different branches of Christ's
Church in the western parts of Vermont since the
late awakening has prevailed."
. ° BOSTON, AUG. 2.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.
Last evening we received, by the ship Sachem,
arrived at Portland, from Liverpool, London Pa
pers to the 13th June five days later than before re
ceived from that quarter. —We find after a short
perusal of them—That Mr. PITT meets with a
very powerful opposition, in the British House of
Commons. —On the subject of theNatianal Defence,
on the 11th June, he introd^ed a bill for the aug
mentation of the public force.—The combined op
positions were rallyed to oppose going into Com
mittee on this bill, and on the question, shall the
Speaker leave the chair ? the numbers were
For it _ - - 219
Opposed to it - - . 169
Ministerial maj. 50
Among the opposition were Mr Addington, Mr.
JFox, Mr. Tierney, Mr. Gray, Ac. The Courier of
the 13th, mentions that Mr. Pitt's majority was in
creasing.
Mr. Livingston, received his passport, and left
London on the Sth, upon his return to Paris. It is
said that his departure was sooner than he wished
or expected, and that he was not so very anxious
that his passport should have been sent to him so
soon. Besides the dinner given to him by Mr. Fox,
Mr. Livingston was entertained by Sir William
Pulteney and Sir Francis Baring. Both these din
ners had references, in all probability, to the con
cerns and connections which tho two Baronets have
with America.—Sir W, Pulteney lias large Estates
in Kentucky ; Sir Francis Baring is the agent for
-paying the American Dividends. The visit of Mr.
Livingstop to this countoy is still unexplained. Ac
cording to public rumour he came to state some cir
cumstances which Mr. Fox deemed advisable to
communicate to his Majesty's Ministers. It is ad
ded that Bonaparte has expressed his willingness to
, -consent loan Arrangement with respect to Malta,
if we will acknowledge the new Imperial Govern
ment. With respect to that acknowledgement, we
know not that would or ought to stand in the way
of peace ; but whether the keeping of Malta would
of itself be deemed an adequate security to this
country, after the language, menaces, preparations,
and intrigues of France against us, during Peace,
is a point which it would be premature to discuss
at present.
By recent arrivals wehave received London prints
to th# Bth and French, to the 15th June.
The former do not contain any political articles of
interest. The latter are filled with the new French
Constitution ; with decrees and proclamations of His
Majesty the Emperor of the French ; with appoint
ments of Imperial officers; and with the details of
the trials of Georges, Moreau, and others. The
mass of evidence collected against these prisoners,
made a volume of 340 octavo pages, and took up
ten hours and an half in the reading, at the opening
of the court. Their trial commenced on the 29th
May, and terminated on the 9th June ; when
Georges, and nineteen others were condemned
to death, and Gen. Moreau, and many others to
two years imprisonment. We learn, that the im
prisonment of Moreau, and others, is no more than
a banishment to their estates, of which they have
the liberty. Moreau, it appeared, continued the
idol of the people—Previousto histrial, he addressed
the Court, in a speech, which we have translated
for this day's paper. The statement it contains
is also made the subject of a letter to Buonaparte.
The President of the United States left the city
of Washington on Monday last, for Monticello, his
seat in Virginia. All the heads of departments are
absent except the Post-Master General.
ASSOCIATION OF DUELISTS.
The Editor of the (N. Y.) American Citizen, in
, remarking upon the lake duel between Gen. Ham
ilton and Col. Burr, disserves :—
• / "Circumstances which have already been unfold
ed, apart from those which may hereafter be disclo
sed, satisfactorily shew, when viewed in connection
;with the correspondence, that General Hamilton
has fallen a sacrifice to the machinations of wicked
individuals who had combined to take away his
life. In addition to the facts which have already
been published, and at the threshold of these re-
I marks, I will mention one illustrative of the con
spiracy. I beg that I may be understood as ftledg
\ ing myself to substantiate the truth of the follow
\ ing conversation if called upon by the civil author
"About half after ten o'clock of the morningwhen
,the fatal interview took place, Mr. Matthew L.
Davis, who is known to be in the confidence of Mr.
I Burr, and his friends, met in Pearl-Street a gentle
4nan of veracity with whom I am acquainted, and,
in a strain of exultation, srml — Well, do you not
shake ; do you not tremble ? Tremble, said my
friend, for what ? For the FATE of your leaders,
said Davis,Jor although General Hamilton is the
first, he is not the LAST that is to FALL !"
Davis has since confessed to Mr. Lang that an as
{ sociation of duelists was formed, and that one of
heir objects was to take the life of General Ham
\ ton !”'
I #® m —
Capt. Barnard at JVew-York, from Leghorn
which place he left 17th May, informs, that the day
before he sailed all the British subjects in that place
were seized by order of the French Consul, and
sent to the fort, Where they are confined.
From Martinique, July 6, we learn, that that
Island was closely blockaded bv twelve or fourteen
sail of British ships of war—and it was expected,
that an attack would soon be made, as a number of
British troops had been recently embarked at An
tigua, to join the fbrce intended to go against Mar
tinique.
An expedition sailed from Barbadoes, 9Ath June,
supposed to be destined against Martinique.
By a late arrival from the Isle-of-france, we learn
that admiral Linios squadron, consisting of one 741
one 44, tlie Berceau, and two other frigates, after §
cruising some time in search of the British home-I
wardC^ina fleet, consisting of 27 sail ; without con
voy, met them, and, after exchanging a few shot,|
with the heaviest of the merchantmen, thought it
prudent to let them proceed.
_^ a.—-.
Celebration of the Fourth of July at
TAMWORTH, N. H.
The inhabitants generally met and after a short
Oration suitable to the occasion, delivered by Joseph(
Gilman, the following Toasts were drank.
Ist. The fourth of July every Americans political:
birth day.
2d. The United States of America, may she al
ways have able men to guide the helm of State, and
never meanly stoop, to pay tribute to any Despot un
der any specious pretence whatever.
3d. The President of the United States, may his
virtuous wisdom and patriotism, be such, as to gain
the love and confidence of the people.
4th. The memory of George Washington
the father of his country, may his last address to
his Fellow Citizens, be ever fresh in the minds of
every American, and may his Mantle ever fall on
some Elisha, whe shall inherit his virtues, courage,
and abilities.
5. John Adams, late President of the United
States —May he enjoy a calm repose in his retire
ment, under a consciousness of having steared the
American bark safely into port, amidst Rocks, Shoals
Tempests and Tornadoes.
6. The State of New-Hampshire —May she
never be drawn aside by flatterers, nor ungrateful to
her best friends.
7. Governor Gilman—May his firmness and
integrity in administering Government never
again be clouded be calumny, falsehood, and mis
reprepresentation.
8. The Legslature of JYew-Hampshire —When
they swerve from sound policy may they receive
a constitutional check.
9. The Citizens of Hew-Hampshire —May they
be as zealous to support their Liberties, a^they were
valiantin obtaining them.
10. The Constitution of the United States —May
it never experience an innovasion, under pretence
of amendment.
11. May that Era recommence when America
shall be filled jyith Washingtonian politics, as the
waters do the sea.
12. Hypocrits and blind guides in politics, may
they be enveloped in the ditch.
13. May all those systems of Administration which
cannot bear day-light, be consigned to Pandemoni
um, from whence they immerged.
14. Th3 County of Strafford —may she grow
wise under all the benevolent exertions, to influence
her elections.
15. May Antichristian Policy speedily come to
an end, and those appointed to dictate,for the future
be governed by truth.,
16- The fair Daughters of America —may they
never be taught that modesty is only a refinement
in voluptuousness.
17th. The town of Tamworth, —may she ever
remain firm to the Constitution, & all Constituted
Authorities, and continue to repel all innovaters who
attempt to spread their baneful poison, formed by
midnight conventions, not known by the constitution.
The Oracle.
—^oto —
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7.
■iii'niii YMIITir —I I ■KIWI* —Bl tuft
FROM THE CONCORD COURIER.
Congressional Election.
Monday the 27th of August, is the day fixed by
law for choosing five Representatives from this
State to the Ninth Congress of the United States.
The following gentlemen are recommended to the
People of New-Hampshire as Candidates fcr the
Office.
SAMUEL TENNEY of Exeter.
SILAS BETTON of Salem.
THOMAS W. THOMPSON of Salisbury,
CALEB ELLIS, of Claremont.
DAVID HOUGH of Lebanon.
The political principles of these gentlemen are those
which ever actuated our beloved and revered Wash
ington, during his administration of the Federal
Government: They are all Federalists—thy are
all Republicans ; Not of the French school, but of
that of Washington.
Accounts from all quarters of the State assure us
that our Ticket will meet an animated support.
The triumph is certainly in our power if we
choose to secure it, and we shall be answerable for
the result of this election ; —the eyes of the Union
are on us, and every Federal heart demands the ex
ertion at our hands.
Let us not disappoint their hopes, but imitate the
example of him who never slumbered when the
State was threatened, and with "steady vigilance"
support our Men.
" Firm, united let us 'stand,
A faithful, fervent, fearless band;
Heaven's breath our FOES' mad schemes shall blast,
And give us VICTORY at last."
—@— t-
It is a fact, which perhaps some of our readers
are not aware of, that, at the first balloting for Trea
surer,of this state in the late General Court the
Hon. Oliver Peabody, Esq. had a majority-of votes.
There were present of both House and Senate 169
members. Eighty foe made avnajority. In sorting
the votes, owing to eThet inattention or some other
cause, 83 only were declared given for Mr. Peabody.
Since then however 84 gentlemen have
SIGNED A WRITTEN PAPER SOLEMNLY DECLAR
ING THAT THEY ALL VOTED FOR MR. PEABODY
on the first trial. One member a Mr. Peas
ley, if we recollect, said that he did not wish to
sign any such paper but that if the treasurer should
1 w °™d satisfy him. He asked him, and
Mr. Peasley told him if our information be correct
and we cannot doubt it, that he voted for Mr Pea
body not only the first but the second time. This
is certainly Proof Ample Proof, that Mr. Peabody
was duly elected. If the signatures of this paper
are doubted, denied, we can produce it ; and it shall
either be open to the inspection of any gentleman or
shall be published. [Farmer's Museum.
Last Siturday arrived in this town, their Imperial
highnesses, Prince Jerome Buonaparte, and
the Princes Maria and tlieir suite. Lodgings
were prepared for their reception at Mons. Chajio
ttn s ; Summer-street ; it is said they propose tar
rying but a few days. [Baston fa/i.
Col Burr is at Philadelphia, and publicly walks
the streets. It appears that Gov. M'Kean and
Mr. Dallas have visited him.
PISCATAOUA BRIDGE LOTTERY. I
Prizes drawn above Eight Dollars.
Prizes of S2O N 05.958, 1874 ,2096, 2663, 2783, 3102,
3390, 3614, 3679, 4044, 4102, 455, 4875. 4988, 5360,
5303. 5444, 5722, 5787, 6516, 6531, 6752. 7073,
7660, 7764, 8142, 8151, 8202, 8313, 8525, 9069,
9200, 9290, 9446, 9575, 9978.
Prizesof sso—No's.l, 264, 855, 948, 1274, 2690,
2538, 3232, 3506, 4351, 4354, 4592, 4703, 5936,
62i3, ° 6343, 6364, 6501, 7215, 7362, 7532, 7901,
8299, 8/41, 8529, 8994, 9260.
Prize of S2OO —No. 9549.
Prizes of 600$ —Nos. 349, 1603.
Prizes es slooo—No's. 2077, 4470.
Wheels enriched 2660 Dollars —A few Tickets for
sale at Treadwells.
Drowned last Sabbath morning while bathing in
the riv er at Frame Point, Mr. AARON ADAMS,
son of Captain Adams, of Henniker, in the 27th
year of his age. \/ - I
He had resided but a short time in this town, yet
his obliging manners and amiable disposition, had
gained him many friends. He was enterprising,
industrious, and honorable in his dealings. Posses
sed of a cheerful temper, am enlightened mind, and
feeling heart, he was an ornament to society, and
took delight 'in promoting the happiness of those
arou dhim.
Though his sudden death prevented his distant
relatives from paying the last sad tribute of affec
tion, yet numerous sorrowing friends followed his|
remains to the silent mansions of the dead, and the ;
tears of strangers watered his grave.
He has left aged fond parents to mourn the sad,
the afflicting event, that has in their declining years }
deprived them of their youngest, their darling son.
Affectionate brethren and numerous friends and ac
quaintance, who will long remember his worth, and
mourn his untimely fate.
Died at Lee, much regretted by a very numerous
circle of friends, Mrs. PARKER, consort of Capt.
Robert Parker.
AtConcord, on the 24th ult." after a lingering con-j
sumptive illness, Miss Esther Walker, daugh-!
ter of tie Hon. Timothy Walker.
For the Oracle.
HOWARD No. HI.
Some objections against the establishment of a Fe
male Assylum, considered and refuted.
IT has been observed by some, that cur public in
stitutions of charity are full sufficient to meet the
wants of indigence ; and that any attempt of a be
nevolent nature, beyond the support of an Alms
House, is a prodigal waste of money : but with all
deference to this opinion, let us candidly examine its
merits, and all ow it, all the merit it really possesses. |
Is the Alias House, a place devoted to the purposes j
of common learning : are female children taughtl
in that house either reading, sewing, or arithmetic I
systematically ? can they be taught it, without thel
interventions of miraculous power, when they are|
apprenticed at 7 years of age ? it is true that the'
gentlemen overseers, may possibly bind masters and
mistresses, to give 2 quarters schooling in the course
of 11 or 14 years? but is not this generally delayed
until near 18 or 21 ? and is it possible to gain much
knowledge at these late periods of life ? why then,
shall it be answered that the Alms House is suffi-I
cient and more than sufficient ; as if that name com
prehended^in itself the sum total of needed benevo
lence ? when in reality it does little more than af
ford a refuge from the windy storm and tempest to
the weather beaten mariner on the voyage of life
worn out, with old age, or to the aged, infirm, and
poor, who are rendered incapable of active ex
ertion by natural decripitude, or acquired weakness.
We grant the institution is excellent; and we may
add that more excellent institutions of the same
kind, may be found in Philadelphia, New-York,Bos
ton and Salem. But have these means of charity,
exhausted the all of benevolence in either of these
places ? and are there not female asylums, estab
lished in nearly every capital of the union ? let us
then follow in the capital' of New-Hampshire, the
praise worthy example of all other capitals, that is
cheerfully support an Alms House, as becomes
good citizens, by the payment of all taxes for the
maintainance of old age, reduced to poverty ; and
at the same moment generously contribute to the
formation of a female asylum for poor girls, who
need the supporting arm of private beneficence,
much more than they want the efforts of municipal
charity. . Besides, we have reason to expect that
woman will be guardian angel of the asylum ; and
as women personally pays nothing to support public
institutions, why should she be deprived of the plea
sures thut results from doing good. An Alms
House was never designed as a school for infancy,it
was never intended as a moral academy. It was
never built, to foster the interests of society, by fur
nishing good servants, to those wlio need. But a
female asylum, if duly encouraged, may add to the
basis of morals, the superstructure of piety ; and
send forth children, faithful to serve and pleased to
obey : and possibly save many a dear girl from that
path of remedvles ruin, which leads to its own de
struction, the happiness of others are completely de
stroyed. , A few dollars might accomplish the desir
able object. Let all ladies determine tb give ; and
we promise the very generous support of the gentle
man. The. united efforts of both, are needed ; and
the blessings of those.who otherways must perish,
will form the great reward.
HOWARD.
THE Creditors of Clement
Jackson are requested to meet before the Commis
• sioners named in the Commission of Bankruptcy
against said Jackson at the Court House in Ports
mouth, on Friday the 10th day of August Instant,
at 10 o'clock in the foreneon, to determine whether
the Assignee of said Bankrupt's estate shall redeem
certain Real Estate mortgaged to sundry Persons by
said. Bankrupt.
r .JEREMIAH MASON, assignee.
Portsmouth, 3d August, 1804 &
AUCTIONS.
THIS DAY, AT ° T
S. Little's Office,
A Quantity of FUKNITUAE, among
which are\
3 FEATHER BEDS and BEDSTEADS;
2 dozen Green CHAIRS;
HANDIRONS ;.SHOVELS, and TONGS;
3 Large LOOKING GLASSES, and many
ether articles in that line;
ALSO,
100 Bundles No 4^ FINS;
50 gross Coat BUTTONS;
20 pieces India COTTONS;
TO doz. Cotton HOSE ;
10 pieces India CHINTZ;
10 Boxes SOAP.
Advance made on consignments.
Rockingham, *
'THE fubferibers bein^ appointed
A by the bom Judge of Probate, Commis
sioners to receive, examine and adjust all the
claims of the creditors so the estate of HENRY
TILION, late of Newmarket, gentleman, de
ceased, represented insolvent, under the admin
istration of John Shute, jun.
The creditors to said estate are hereby noti
fied, that we (hall attend that service at the
Poll-Office in said Newmarket, on the firft Mon
day of this, and the five following months, from
3 to 6 of the clock P. M of each of said days.
JOSIAH ADAMS,
DUDLEY WATSON.
Newmarket, August 3, 1804.
FOR SALE BY °
Waldron & Holman,
Fresh Alexandria, Philadelphia, and New-York
Superfine and Fine FLOUR ;
Ship STUFF ;
Few bales COTTON;
Hysor TEA ; Souchong do; RICE;
Nev -England RUM in bbls.
Flat and square IRON ; STEEL;
SPIKE RODS, See. See. Sec.
Portsmouth, August 4, [BO4.
New & Valuable Books.
'['HE following valuable Publications
are just received and for Sale at the Oracle Boor
Store, corner of Buck and Court-Qrcets.
Hamilton on Education.
Letters on the Elementary Principles of Education, by
Elizabeth Hamilton, author of " Memoirs of Mod
ern Philofophcrs —a work of intrinsic merit, 2 vol®.
Juvenile Magazine,
Four voh. pocket fire with plates, gilt, 3,50 cents—
Same work abridged, 75 cents.
Zaida ; or, Dethronment of Mahomed
4th of Kotzebue—l vol. 22m0.
Select Plays,
Principally Kotzebue's, 1 vol. izmo.
Conquest of Mexico,
By Captain B. D. Castillo, one of the Conquerors-.
2 vols. Bvo.
fOR SALE, —
##Hh'A large two story
I Mansion HOUSE, at the South
f I End ’ P leasantl y situated on Gates-'
Istreet, and now occupied by Cap
tainEBENEZER Chadwick, with
a Shop adjoining the same, being well finished;
with a large Garden, containing a number of good
Fruit Trees ; running from Gates-street, 140 'feet,
to Bow-lane, leading to the House formerly Captain
Edward Gove's, which makes the premises front
ing on two streets; a gpod Well of Water, and
Pump, the Aqueduct in the Cellar and House, and
every thing convenient to accommodate a family.
ALSO FOR SALE,
One other large ;wo story
HOUSE, (Very pleasantly situated on Water
street, and said Bow-Une, making a corner lot near
Liberty-Bridge, well finished on the outside, and•
five , rooms finished on the inside ; with a good Cel
ler under the whole, with a drain ; a good Kitchen
Garden ; good Well of Water and Pump, very han
dy to the House, and a large Wood House, and oth
er conveniences suitable to accommodate any fami
ly.—For further particulars apply to the subscriber,
living on the premises, who intends the sale of only
one of the above mentioned Houses, and therefore
has published the particulars of both, that any per
son wishing to purchase, may have their choice of
either, as may best suit them.
CHARLES B. GRACE.
Portsmouth, August 1, 1804.
- " FOR~SALE, -
ON REASONABLE TERMS,
.^^s^ A large 3 story
K^ty House, with a shop in^frcut.
situated in a central part of
@1 the town, middle of Buck
street,—For particulars ap
ply to
JOHN DAVENPORT.
Portsmouth, August L ^O'l,,
= FOR SALE,
^i^^tyThe House now oc
copied by the Subscriber. It hasfive
Rooms on the Floor, proportionate
lU@il number of Chambers, Aqueduct,
" ,&c. and in good repair. For terms
apply to
—— JOHN UNDERWOOD.
Portsmouth, August 1, 1804.
7rHE Subscriber cautions
" all Persons against purchasing a Note, signed
by himself and payable to Samuel Willey of
Concord, for FIVE DOLLARS, dated some time
in February, I^o4 —For which Note, no value was
received. JOSES PHILBRICK.
August 4, 1804. '
DIED on board ship Jefc
ferson, lying ,in Demarara River in the,
months of April and May last :
John Davis, of Vermont aged 27 years,
George Rogers of Kittery, 22 do.
Isaac Judkins of Ne^-London, 17 do.
John Crumbie of Rowley, Mass. 16 do.
Their friends and relations may hear further of
them by application to
EDWARD S, YOUNG.
Portsmouth, J l ^^ ^° 4 '