Republican ledger, and Portsmouth price current — Portsmouth, N.H., 1803-01-04 00:00:00, page 3

A work shop, in the occupancy of a Mr. Ad
ams, carpenter, situated immediately adjoining
Mr. Joseph Callender's dwelliug-houfe, in Back-
Itreet, Button, was confuted by fire on Sunday
morning sass, about two o'clock. The early a
larm and attendance of the citizens prevented its
further fpreid.— There are many circumstances
attending this Fire, to induce a belief, that it was
kindled by fame evil-minded person.
It is nothing to bring money into the public
treasury by taxing the people.. My lord North and
Mr. Pitt, in England, could do that as well as the
federalists. But to ofe it with economy after it is
there—that is the point which thews the wisdom
^nd integrity of government to the greatert ad
vantage. The merit of Mr. Jefferfon does not
lye in the taxes proposed and adopted during his
administration. Quite the contrary—He has les
sened those bufthens which Mr. Adams laid upon
the people. He has not yet imposed taxes, but
repealed them ; and has yet by a wife economy,
made even an import go further than adired tax,
an excise, and-a ftamp-aft under the last prodigal
adminiftratiou. % ' ¥e<«o'
The British had not evacuated ths Ope,of-
Good-Hope 'be I,3th October lart.
Seven fail of the line, supposed to be French,
with troops on board, were to windward of
Turk's llland, about the beginning ,of December,
bound to the Cape.
His Excellency James Burchill Richardson, is
appointed Governor, and the Hon. Ezekiel Pick
ens Lt. Governor of South Carolina.
Hon. Peirce Buttler is elected a Senator of the
United Sutes, for South-Carolina, in the room of
Mr. Calhoun, deccafed.
The principal part of the effects saved
from the wreck of the (hip Monticello, ar
rived at Button on Saturday, in'a schooner,
from the Cape. The fhip,,we underhand,
has entirely gone to pieces, and but a very
fmaU part of her valuable c%rgo,faved.
For the Ledger.
Mr. Nutting,
If you should find the within worthy a place in your
paper, by giving it publicity, you will oblige
Your's, &c. The WRITER.
APPEAL to HUMANITY.
(Occasioned by the late diftrcfrful fire.)
YE who have hearts to feel for others' woe,
Who love to wipe the tear from sorrow's eye,
To hath the throbbings of the plaintive ligh,
And bid the cheering words of comfort flow ;
Who love to tread in poverty's fad way,
And pluck the cheerless weeds that wildly grow,
To make the buds of sweet contentment blow,
And clothe each scene in pleasure's bright array ;
Oh! now let pity warm your feeling breast,
And prompt the gen'rous aid she mildly prays ;
'From mis'ry's gloom the hapless fuft'rer raise,
And pour on ev'ry pang the balm of reft.'
Where once affection spread her sweetest ray,
And threw on every cheek the smile of joy ;
Where ev'ry feeling free from fear's annoy
Beat in the bosom with delightful play !
Where tender infants lifp'd the prattling note,
And fondly (ported on a mother's knee ;
Or trip'd in many a (port with joyous glee,
And breath'd in lisping found the dawning tho't ;
Or firiv'd with foortive trick, and artlcfs smile
From tender lips to draw the melting kiss,
Which gave parental, nourifh'd filial bliss,
And wak'o those thoughts which every care be
gile.
These lively feenes, these haunts of foft repose,
Ail, all are gone—no trace remains behind,
But wounds the fight, afflicts the aching mind,
Where once they fmil'd, but only sadly shows.
No more we view the friendly peaceful home,
Where hand in hand each joy was wont to rove;
To meet the foiling looks of those they love ;
No more from room to room sweet children roam.
All, all are gone—each lovely scene is fled,
Each friendly home, once beauty's brightest
claim;
All, all are gone—fad victims to the flame,
Which ruthless rag'd and wafted as it spread.
No more the widow finds her kind retreat,
To call past scenes of tender love to view,
That parting hour, that thrilling last adieu,
By lenient time now foften'o sadly sweet.
The helpless orphan, friendless and forlorn,
Robb'd of her little all—a place of rest,
Is left to. wander lonely and diftrefs'd,
For food, for refuge, grievously to mourn.
Friends of Humanity ! —Ye who have felt
The joys of life, or fad misfortune's smart !
Let foft companion kindly move each heart,
And every feeling to assistance melt.
Oh ! let each fuff'rer's pray'r,each painful woe,
The widow's plaint, the fob, the heartfelt sigh,
The melting tear that fills the orphan's eye,
Oh! let them light sweet pity's warmelf glow.
Once more, where pleasure shed her lively ray,
Now dark, a dreary waste, a dreadful gloom-
Bid former scenes by kind assistance bloom,
And Heaven will largely ev'ry deed repay.
"TRUE AS THE DIAL TO THE SUN."
Portsmouth, (n.h) January 4, 1803.
Extract of a letter from a refpeflable commercial
hauje in- New Orleans to another in N. York, dat
ed 22d Nov. 1802, received per ship South Caro,
lina.
" This port for some time pall has been (hut to
American veflels, even deposit was forbid, but
Doy vthey allow it on paying 6 per cent ; and ves
sels, are allowed to lie entered on giving security
for the payment of a duty of 9 1-2 per cent, on
amount of their cargoes 1 I know of none that
has yet done so; but somehow or other, they find
ways and means to difeharge and get reloaded—-
Some they convert into Spaniards, others difeharge
their cargo in the river into boats for Natches,
but I believe they seldom go farther than New-
Orleans."
Cbe Republican Ledger.
—<¥«%Q^* —
FIR E.
Dec. 26, arrived at this port, brig Diana, Capt.
Oliver C- Blunt, 46 days from Kingston, J^m dca.
L.eft, Nov. 10, (now Ann & Betfey,James Quinton,
matter.—Dec. 6, lat. 31, 20, long. 78,. W. parted
with the fchoener Dremmon, Sam'l Liley, mailer,
23 days from Jamaica, bound to Kemicbeck
Dec. is, lat. 39, 32, N. Long?. 70, 20, spoke the
Ichooner Betfev,of Warren,Samuel Young,mailer,
from Rhode-lfland, bound to SuCroix, 4 days out,
veflel very-leaky., r.
Boston, Dec. 29. —Arrived brig Argo, Cuffiingi,
30 days from Gaadalpupe ; —Lett at -Baffaterre, a
Salem brig from, the louthward, with flour ; a
Portsmouth (hip, from Philadelphia ; and (hip Ser
pent, of Baltimore, pec. 30, arrived sch. Hero,
Alien- ,Cape Francois, 42 days ; brig Two Bro
thers, Clough, 01 Wifeaffet, from Leith, Scotland,
116 days, wi-h Itationary.„
-At Surrinam, Nev. 18,, brig Dispatch, Capt.
Pray, of this port, Hopped to take troops.
At Berbice, Nov. 13, (hip Little John, of Ken
nebunk, the captain, mate, fecund mate, and four
hands dead ; the remainder of the crew had
abandoned the 4hip.
Accounts from Surrinam, fay, that a number of
American yeffels nere,engaged .to traniport the
Euglifli troops, &c to the Enghlh rilands.
MARKETS.—At Baflaterre, Nov. 29 ; Flour 7
dols. beet 18 to 20 ; pork 28 to 30 ; Irih 6 to 7 ;
shingles Bto 10. These, excepting flour, in de
mand. Coffee high, fu gars plenty.
" ■ I, =M"i ■min'— "'TI T
- # Gemplc cf.p^nß
—MARRIED —?
At Bowdoinham, Mr. James Goodwin, to Miss
Peggy Gampwell.
At Botlon, Mr. James Adams, to Miss Sally
Dill.—John Williams Esq. to Miss Eunice Wood
bridge, both of Deer field.— Mr. William Delano,
of Scituate to Miss Sarah Hart. of.Bolton, —Mr.
Jonas Bowers, to Mi§ Rebecca Sargent.
:- I ^ottalifo
.rr x? :w— =
— DIED —
.AvSavannah, Georgia, on the r6th ult. the late
excellent divine, and valuable citizen, the Rev.
PETER THACHER, D. D. Chaplain to the senate
of Maffaenufetts, and Pallor, of the church in
Brattle street, Boston. When the piouQthe ofeful,
the benevolent man dies, our tears Qpw for the
living, who'afe deprived of the bleffty of his
labours, and the advantages of his society, and
who live to feel and deplore his IqG.
At Newport, Capt. Wing Spooner, aged 53 —
Mrs. Either Morris, aged 64 —Mrs. Elizabeth
Lyndon, aged 83.
At Charfiefton, R.I. Simeon Perry Esq. aged 76.
At Springfield, Mrs. Ann Pyncheon, aged 78.
. At Rye,.S.§epheu .St..Loe Foye, aged 4 years, a
promiftng child of Mr. William Foye.
- In this town, Mr. John Erans, merchant, aged
%—Mrs, ffig Mahony.
We are sorry to bear that Congress will
probably be deprived of the distinguished
talents of Mr. Giles, by the present ill Rate
of his heabh.i
A letter from a gentleman belonging to
Button, and dated at the " Cattle of St. Jo
seph, Vilparifar, jn Chili, April 20, 1802,"
fays," I am happy to inform you that we
aryll well, though prisoners. On our ar
rival here it was rumored we were English ;
and the idle story had credit with ihe Gover
nor, who demanded our papers, .and sent
them to the Captain-General of Chili; re
fidirig at St. Jago. After waiting fix weeks
the Governor informed Capt. Rowan his
papers were ready to be returned him, on
his delivering up 350 muskets we had on
board. Capt. Rowan informed the Govern
or he could not comply with so unjust a de
mand, until some higher power directed it.
Upon which the Governor ordered the ship
to be hailed, and informed, that unless the
demand was immediately complied with,
he should fink us.--On this, Captain R. or
dered the colours to be nailed to the mizen
peak ;--and the Spahifh (hip Hercules tired
a shot into us which did no damage. Mat
ters continued in this ftate,until the next day,
when Capt. R. was informed by letter, that
it was the Captain-General's orders to deliv
er up said arms ; upon which they were
given up. This was supposed to be the end
of the business.—However on the morning
of the firft infant the Hazard was boarded by
200 racn—worthy the name of brigands--
when a general carnage took place. By the
interpofnion of the Captain of aSpanifh brig,
who appeared the jinly man among them
pofleffiug, any humanity, Capt. Rowan's life
wa> (pared--I narrowly elcaped,as they gave
no quarter. 1 :
The Governor of this port has received the
fevcreft censure for this affair from the Cap
tain-General ; who has informed Captain
Rowan that every fatisfaaion (Hall be given
both for lots of property & tor the blood fpilt
in so wanton a manner. They are asham
ed and airaid to have the matter go to Eu
rope. This is a fptcimen of Spanish brave- j
ry. My whole adv ptu e has been plunder
ed, but 1 have n)dotthi of receiving, heavy
damages. It latis'actipn fhouhi not be giv- 1
en 1 am sensible the government of a free and
independent nation will notice it. There'
are a number of Americans here officers
and men. Three American Whalemen
were brought in this day."
Gen. Jackson, is on his way to Congress
from Georgia ;---his late wounds are so far
healed, as to enable him to take his post io
the Senate of.the United States^
INTERESTING.
^typ J9CU&
VESSELS LEFT.
The Ledger.
The patrons of the Ledger,
are informed that their annual pay
ment became due on WEDNES
DAY last, and that there never was
a time when money was so much
wanted.
63' Those of our patrons in town, who have
removed their dwellings face the late fire, are
requeued to call and direct us where their papers
may be left. January 4.
John Goddard &Jonathan Goddard
1 ender their sincere thanks to their friends, by
whole unremitted exertions a large portion of
their property wasrefeued from deftruftion during
the late dreadful fire. Jan. 4.
WHEREAS some suspicions have been
entertained, and reports circulated,
relative to the late fire having been kindled
by design by some incendiary.
The undersigned having aifembled for the
purpose, and having examined the family
which lodged in the building occupied by
the proprietors bf the N. Hampshire Bank,
and a large number of others firft at the
fire—are unanimously of opinion, that the
deftrudive element begun its ravages by
accident, within the walls of said
building. There being no appearance of
Fire on the outside until it was fech to
make its way through the walk.
George Gains, *
Moses Woodward,
Samuel Hutchings, >Seleflm°n.
Edward Cutts,
Elijah Hall,
Stephen Chafe, Thomas Manning,
C. Storer, William Gardner,
George Long, Edward Cutts,
John AT Ciintock, Rail 01 Entire,
Witham Ham, C. Jackson,
Samuel Jones, Stacy 'Halt,
JoJeph Whipple, Fire Wards.
— ——— ——
N. S.&W.PEIRCE,
inform their friends and customers, that
in con sequence of the late calamity by fire,
in which they were heavy sharers ; having
the buildings burnt which they occupied for
their office Bookstore and family. They will
carry on the printing-buftnefs in future, in
the building formerly occupied as an office
by Mr.Ofborne, a few doors call of the bell
tavern, in Congress Hrect, and have taken a
Shop in Buck-dreet nearly opposite th^Poft
office for their Bciok-fture, where they have
for fate.
.pooks & Stationary,
of all kinds, cheap for Cash.
*, Advertisements, &c. for the Gazette
left either at Qie Office or Book-Store, will
be carefully attended to, by
'A % Tlhe Editors.
H. & B. Penhallow,
BEG leave to inform their friehgs and
customers, that owing to the late dif
rrellirig fire, they have removed to the
Store belonging to Mr. ; Richard Hart,
iit Forg-Sfrect, in the story above MefTrs;
WALDRON & Holman, where they; will
be happy to wait on their Friends and
Cpftomers, as^ufual. ',
.Theywill thank all those persons
that-are indebted to them, who have not been
fuffertfs in thd late tire, local! and difeharge
their fffpeclive accounts and notes, as they
have, met a very heavy loss in the late
CT Tbe, as tender 'their warmest thanks
tb their fellow-citizens and others, zuhfe
jpirled exertions were used in Javing a part
of theirpoperty.
Portsmouth, Jan. 4, 1863.: :
B. LEVERETT
INFORMS hs friends and' callomers, that in
consequence of the late fire he lias removed to
Congrefs-ltreet, a few doors Weft of the State
House, Where he has For Sale
/ general assortment of
Weft-India Goods and
Groceries,
as cheap as can be bought at any store in
town.. Constant attendance given from sun
rise until 9 o'clock in the evening.>
He returns his thanks for the friendly
alliltance afforded him during the ravages of
the fire.
• N. B. A number of his articles are mining,
he faall take it kind in. any per Jon who will
give information the Jame.
January 3,
'FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL HAM, .
North End,
Gin, pr. pipe. Molaflcs, pr.
hhd. Flour, pr. bbl. RufliaDuck,
pr. bolt. -
WANTED immediately
40 M, firft quality4ihd. HOOPS.
7^31 (, ' Apply as above.
Charles Peirce
Respectfully informs his friends and
customers that he has taken a Ihop in Buck-
Brect, opposite William and Charles Neu's /tore,
where he has collected his Books together, that
he saved from the flames—-and is now opening an
additional afloriment which be has just received
from Bollen; and (halt be happy to fene his
cuthuners and fopply libraries as usual.
He will allure them, that the smallest favor u ill
be acknowledged with gratitude.
Any person having books in their possession are
requeued to fend them to the State Houfe,as many
valuable lets of books are rendered imperfect by
miffing volumes.
Portsmouth, Jan. 3, 1803.
Dodor Brackett informs bis
friends and the public, that in consequence
of the)ate fire he is removed to
Mr. GREENLEAF's; in Pleasant-street,
where he may be found. Jan. 4.
Doct. Dwight refpeafully
informs his friends, that he has ren oved
from Mrs. Board's in School-street, to
Mrs. Hardy's in High-street.
January 4.
H. BOWLES,
INFORMS her Country Friends and
acquaintance, that Ihe has removed t>
her house lately improved by Mr. Swett,
in Wethington-ftreet, a lew doors fouth of
Mr. Bigelow's.
For Sale or to Let, a convenient
DV\ ELLING HOUSE, near the louth
mills. For particulars apply as above.
Portfmouth.Jan. 3; 1803. '.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
LOS 1 yetterday afternoon, between the
Sat House and Pifeat^qua Bi<he, a
large Red Morocco POCKET BOOK,
containing about, 25 dollars in B^L Bills,
and several notes ot hand, with a number of
other papers of no value to any' person but
the owner. Whoever will leave them widi
the printer; 01 ihe fubferiber, ihall receive
the above reward.
JOHN FRENCH.
Pertfonouth, Jan. 4, 1803.
A LL persons indebted to, or
having demands o> thr ertate of
SAMUEL SHEREFE,
late of Port fmouth, painter, deceased, repre
lented insolvent, are requeued to exhibit
their accounts for fettlcment to
Hypsibah Shereve, Adminipratrix.
Portsmouth, f^n. 3, :E j.
— —— —
Fifty Dollars Reward.
LOST er Stolen, about the i6ih Novem
ber last, two Blue Shag GREATC ATS,
with Spotted Baize linings, belonging to
Samuel Tarlton and Zachariah Beal —and as
the said Tarlton and B al fay they left them
in the entry of the Hotel Tavern"; and as it
is dilputed by the fubferiber whether they
were left in his house, or in some shop or
store—the above reward tha!l be paid for the
Coats, or certain information where one or
both may be had.
NATHANIEL HILTON.
Portsmouth, Jan. 4, 1803.
100 barrels and half bands
FLOUR
For Sale, apply to
ROBERT YEATON, jr.
Buck-street, Portjmoutb, fan. 4.
pike,
INFORMS bis old Iricods that he carries
on the HAIR DRESSING BUSINESS
during the winter fcafun, a lew doors well
of Maj. Walker's Inn, in CorgrHs-itrrct.
The Painting and Glazing is
carried on as usual by E PIKL, at faiu ihop'.
Portsmouth, Jan. 4, 1803.
Nathaniel Weare has taken a
House in Gate's-lhcct, where he keeps Boarders
as ufual. Jan. 4.
TO BE LET,'
And Entered immediately,
✓f^^==g The whole or onehalf
BA Art of a pleasant and convenient
M hou^e, with the garden,
"BSTORE, 'EARN, & c . twated
Jat ti>etouth part ot the town.
For particulars apply to GEO. F. B. UNT.
January 4, 1803.
TO BE LEI,
Two Stores at the north end,
Near Elilha Hill's. Jan. 4.
*, Infpe&or's BLANKS;
Shipping Papers ; Returns of Mer
chandize, and Apprentice's Inden
tures, For Sale at the Ledger Office.
December 14.