The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1802-05-18 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.
Appointed to publish the LAWS of the UNITED STATES for the District of New-Hampshire.
PORTSMOUTH: (New-Hampshire) PUBLISHED BY NATHANIEL S. & W. PIERCE, PRINTERS TO THE STATE, AND PRINTERS OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
New SPRING GOODS.
Joshua Blake,
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,
Which he offers for sale, very Cheap for CASH among which are a variety of
FASHIONABLE Chintzes, Copperplates, Furniture Chintzes, India Calicoes, Dimities, Mullinets, Quiltings, book, india, jaconet and cobweb Mullins, plain & figur'd cambric do. sprig'd, book and jaconet do. black and colour'd Cotton Cambrics, black and colour'd Mullins, white and black cambric nett fring'd Shawls, camel's hair and silk Shawls, common chintz and purple Shawls, book and jaconet Mullin Handkerchiefs, black silk do. Bandannas, a variety of plain, check'd and strip'd silk Handkerchiefs, romals, pocket Handkerchiefs. Black and color'd silk and cotton Velvets, Thicksets, Jeans, Fustians, twill'd, clouded, strip'd and plain Nankinens, blue and yellow India Nankins, creseild Silk and Cottons for men's coats, superfine and low priced Broad Cloths and Kerfeymeres, Serges, plain and figur'd white Merseilles for waistcoatings, Jean and Merseilles fancy waistcoatings, cotton Pantaloon Patterns, men's black, white and strip'd twill'd Satins, Boglapores, silk Florentines, Ladies white and black cotton Hose, some with lac'd clocks, men's black, white & fancy Silk Hose, white black, vandyke and fancy Cotton do. youth's do. men's black and white silk, beaver, woodstock and thread Gloves, Ladies silk Gloves of all colors, plain and nett cotton Gloves and Mitts, kid do. crape, tiffany & paper mount Fans, of all prices, Umbrellas, Parafoles, Yard wide & 3/4 Irish Linens, long Lawns, Cambrics, Sheetings Linens, India Cottons of all qualities, India check'd and strip'd Cottons, check'd Linens, Bed Ticks, low priced Diapers, brown Hollands, white Platis, marking Canvass, Hat Cases, Oil Cloths.
A variety of
Chip, willow, cane & straw Hats and Bonnets, beaver Bonnets, men's beaver and felt Hats, Leghorn silk do. youth's black and color'd furr and wool Hats, Russells, Calimancoes, Moreans, Jeans, Durants, Shallonens, Lustrings, Satins, Modes, Sarsnets, Tiffanies, silk Crapes, netting, plain, cypres and crape Gauzes, Millinets, black and white lace Veiling, black & white patent Laces and Edgings, white thread Laces and Edgings, Fringes, chinelle Trimmings, -A variety of Plumes, Glove Ties and Clasps, flos shoe Ornaments, silk and cotton Girdles, velvet Bindings, Ribbons, American Hair Ribbons, sewing Silks, silk Twists, Threads, Tapes, Chappel Needles by the thousand or hundred, morocco and cloth Shoes, silk Ferrits, Gallooms, Bindings, Tastes, Sleeve Buttons, Shirt Buttons, a variety of Buttons, a variety of fashionable cut steel, metal and pearl coat Buttons, imperial do. pearl and metal vest Buttons, Molds, Pins, Pocket Books, Scissars, Thimbles, Penknives, Watch Seals and Keys, &c. &c.
Also - Just Received, a large and beautiful Assortment of English and American manufactured
Paper Hangings,
Some with Satin grounds, with suitable borders. Portsmouth, May 11, 1802.
NOW OPENING AND FOR SALE
AT THE OFFICE OF
Alexander Ewen,
In Market-Street - A VARIETY OF
GOODS,
Consisting of the following articles, viz-
SUPERFINE Broad Cloths;
Fine Blue, do; Cashmere; Calimanco; Lasting; Shallon; Figured and Plain Jeans; Plush; Florinteen; Hats; Cafe, ditto; Calico; Linen; Sheetings; Flag Handkerchiefs; Romals; Boxes Anchovies; Boxes Olives; Boxes Capers; India Cottons; Baizes; Modes and Satins. Umbrellas; Carpeting; a few Chefs and quarter Chefs Bohea and other TEAS. Portsmouth, May 11, 1802.
A PASTURE to be Let,
WELL known by the name of Packer's Pasture, and may be immediately entered upon. Apply to the Printer.
NEW-GOODS.
Peter Coffin,
Has just received a variety of SUMMER GOODS,
Among which Are-
Fashionable Chip, Willow and straw BONNETS; Men's Leghorn HATS; PARA- SOLES; Fashionable check'd and plain Florence SILKS, for Gowns; Black Lace CLOAKS; Silk and Camels Hair SHAWLS; Fancy FLOWERS; Gown BUT- TONS; Gold EAR-DROPS; Pearl NECK- LACES; Steel and Pearl mounted COMBS; Fashionable CHINTZES; NANKENEYS; NANKEENS; QUILTINGS for Vest Shapes; Cheap Yard wide IRISH LINENS, of a superior fabric, &c. &c. Portsmouth, Nov 11. 1802.
Jonathan Goddard,
Has imported in the John Adams from Liverpool, and the Galen from London, a large and general assortment of
Hard-Ware GOODS,
Which are open and ready for Sale, by Wholesale and Retail on the most reasonable terms.
HE HAS ALSO FOR SALE, Madeira, Red Port, Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga WINES. Rum, Brandy, and Gin. Hyson, Souchong and Bohea TEAS. Double, and single refined LOAF SUGAR; brown SUGAR. Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, All- spice, and Pepper. Painter's Oil, Colors and Brushes; WINDOW GLASS. NAILS of all kinds; English and German STEEL. CLOVER SEED. A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF TRUNKS, &c. Portsmouth, May 4, 1802.
NEW SPRING GOODS.
Oliver Briard
HAS JUST RECEIVED And is now opening a large and fresh assortment of GOODS,
suitable to the season, which he offers for sale, at the very lowest cash prices, at his Store in Market Street. Portsmouth, April 27, 1802.
Nathaniel Dean,
Has just received a general assortment of SPRING & SUMMER
GOODS,
which will be sold as Cheap for Cash as at any store in town. Portsmouth, May 11, 1802.
Cha's Hardy,
TAYLOR,
Has just received and for Sale, An assortment of
Spring and Summer
GOODS,
ALSO - A variety of
Fashionable BUTTONS, and other Trimmings. Cross-Street, April 27, 1802.
Elisha Whidden,
Lower End of Buck-Street,
30,000 Merchantable Boards, by retail.
30,000 good Shingles. Portsmouth, May 11, 1802.
A few quarter casks SHERRY
WINE; boxes LEMONS;
& casks FIGS, for sale cheap.
Apply to ROBERT RICE. Portsmouth, May 11, 1802.
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SEVENTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
AT THE FIRST SESSION, Begun and held at the City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia, on Monday the Seventh of December, one thousand eight hundred and one.
AN ACT
For the relief of Francis Duchouquet.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, of America, in Congress assembled, That there be paid to Francis Duchouquet, out of any monies in the Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of two hundred and ninety one dollars, and eighty-four cents, in full compensation for monies by him advanced, to redeem certain American citizens captured by the Indians.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED, March 16, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
AN ACT
For the accommodation of Persons concerned in certain Fisheries therein mentioned.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, of America, in Congress assembled, That from and after the passing of this act, it shall be lawful for the collector of the customs for the district of Edenton, to permit any vessel having on board salt only, after due report and entry, and security given for the duties, to proceed under the inspection of an officer of the customs to any fishery or other landing place, within the district, (to be designated in the permit) and there discharge the same; subject, however, in all other respects, to the regulations, restrictions, penalties and provisions established by an act passed the second of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, intitled, "An Act to regulate the collection of duties on imports and tonnage."
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted,
That every inspector or other officer of the customs, while performing duty on board any such vessel, elsewhere than in the port to which such officer may properly belong, shall be entitled to receive from the master, or commander thereof, such provisions and other accommodations, (free from expense) as are usually supplied to passengers, or as the state and condition of the vessel will admit.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted,
That if by reason of the delivery of any cargo of salt, in manner aforesaid, more than fifteen working days (computing from the date of entry) shall, in the whole, be spent therein, the wages or compensation of such inspector, or other officer of the customs, who may be employed on board any vessel, in respect to which such term may be so exceeded, shall, for every day of such excess, be paid by the master or owner; and until paid, it shall not be lawful for the collector to grant a clearance, or to permit such vessel to depart from the district.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED, March 16, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
AN ACT
To authorise the President of the United States to convey certain parcels of land therein mentioned.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, of America, in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States be, and he hereby is authorised, to grant and convey, in fee simple, by patent or otherwise, unto Cornelius Vermule and Andrew Codmas, respectively, certain parcels of lands situate in the county of Essex, in the state
of New-Jersey, which in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, has been purchased for a military cantonment, and which were sold to them in the year following, by order of the Secretary at war, and the price received.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That such grant and conveyance shall vest in the said Cornelius Vermule and Andrew Codmas, respectively, an absolute estate, in fee simple, in the lands respectively purchased by them as aforesaid.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR,
Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate.
APPROVED, March 30, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
AN ACT
Making a partial appropriation for the support of Government, during the year one thousand eight hundred and two.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, of America, in Congress assembled, That the sum of one hundred thousand dollars, to be paid out of any monies in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, shall be and the same hereby is appropriated towards defraying the expenditure of the civil list, including the contingent expenses of the several departments during the year one thousand eight hundred and two.
NATHANIEL MACON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. BURR,
Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
APPROVED, April 2, 1802.
TH: JEFFERSON,
President of the United States.
National Legislature.
House of Representatives.
FRIDAY, APRIL 23.
Mr. Griswold made the following motion:
Resolved, That the committee to whom was referred the message of the President of the United States, respecting the French corvette Bercéau, be instructed to enquire whether any further appropriations are necessary to cover the expense which has arisen for the purchase and repairing that vessel for the French government, and for advancing to her officers their monthly pay.
Mr. S. Smith moved to amend the motion by striking out the words "for repairing for French government."
Mr. Griswold opposed the amendment.
Mr. Giles hoped the gentleman from Maryland would withdraw his amendment, and that the motion would be agreed to.
Mr. Smith withdrew his motion, in order to save time.
The motion was then agreed to without a division.
The bill to amend the judicial system of the U. States, as amended, was read a third time.
When Mr. R. Williams moved to recommit the bill, for the purpose of striking out the 15th section, which gives the nomination of commissioners of bankruptcy to the President.
Question on recommitment carried - Ayes 37 - Nones 33.
The house went immediately into committee of the whole Mr. S. Smith in the chair, on this section.
Mr. R. Williams moved to strike it out.
The motion was supported by Messrs. R. Williams, Davis, T. Morris, Goddard, Nicholson, Hastings and Bayard, and opposed by Messrs Elmerdorf and Bacon.
When the motion to strike out was agreed to - Ayes 44 - Nones 25.
The committee rose and reported their disagreement to the 15th section.
Report confirmed in the house.
The question was then put on the passage of the bill.
Mr. Bayard called for the yeas and nays, previously to the taking of which he spoke for about half an hour, against the passage of the bill, without being replied to, when the question was taken, and the bill passed - Yeas 46 - Nones 30.
The house then went into committee of the whole, Mr. L. R. Morris in the chair, on the bill for repealing the several acts establishing the Mint.
Mr. Giles stated that a decision on this bill had been deferred to this late period of the session, for the purpose of obtaining all the information respecting the state and expense of the mint, which gentlemen on a former occasion had complained of not possessing. He then stated the amount of the information received.
The committee went through the bill, and reported it without any amendment.
The house immediately took up the report of the committee.
Mr. Griswold moved to postpone the consideration of the bill to the third Monday of November next.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Griswold, Dana, Eustis and Huger; and
opposed by Messrs. Giles, S. Smith, Holland and Elmerdorf. Lott - Ayes 32 - Nones 37.
Mr. Smith then moved the recommitment of the bill to a select committee, with the view of making provision for a copper coinage.
Recommitment carried - Ayes 29.
On the motion of Mr. Nicholson, the house went into committee of the whole, on the bill making appropriation for the military service for the year 1802, Mr. R. Morris in chair.
The several blanks in the bill were filled up, and the committee reported the bill.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23.
The House took up the bill making appropriations for the military service for the year 1802, in which several amendments were made by general consent.
One of the items of appropriation unites the contingent expenses of the war department estimated at 16,000 dollars, and the expenses of what had heretofore been designated the Quarter Master-General's department, estimated at 48,000 dollars, in the sum of 64,000 dollars.
Mr. Griswold moved to separate the sum into two distinct specific appropriations.
On which an interesting debate took place (which shall be given in course in which the amendment was supported by Messrs. Griswold and Eustis, and opposed by Messrs. Nicholson, S. Smith, and Dana.
Motion to amend lost - Ayes 17.
The bill was then ordered, to be engrossed for a third reading.
A message was received from the Senate informing the House, that they have disagreed to the amendment of the House to the Post-office bill, and that they had also disagreed to the resolution of the House, to adjourn the two Houses on Monday next.
The select committee, appointed yesterday, made a report to amend the bill respecting the mint, by providing that the secretary of the treasury, under the direction of the President, be authorised to contract with the bank of the United States, or with individuals, for the coinage of cents and half cents, provided the amount coined shall not exceed 50,000 annually, and that no expense shall be incurred by the United States - and by further providing, that all the implements and personal effect of the mint should be retained.
Mr. L. R. Morris moved to postpone the consideration of the report till the 3d Monday in November - Lott - Ayes 19.
Mr. Griswold moved a postponement until Monday next. Lott - Ayes 23.
The report of the select committee was agreed to with an amendment authorising the sale of the horses employing in the mint. So amended the bill was ordered to third reading on Monday.
The house then went into committee of the whole, Mr. S. Smith in the chair on the bill making appropriations for the civil list.
The several blanks were filled up, and some amendments made; when Mr. Nicholson moved a new section, making appropriation of 15,000 dollars to the attorney general and other agents for services rendered under the British treaty.
Mr. Bayard opposed the appropriation as illegal. He stated that as the board of commissioners, under the article of the treaty to which the appropriation referred, had ceased to sit, and the services of the attorney general and the agents ceased, in his opinion no allowance should be made.
Mr. Nicholson stated that under similar circumstances, the late attorney general had received the additional compensation.
Mr. Bacon opposed the resolution on the same ground with Mr. Bayard, when the question was taken, and the motion lost without a division.
The committee rose and reported the bill, which the house immediately took up.
All the amendments were agreed to without a division, excepting one appropriating 15 per cent. in addition to the permanent allowance made to clerks in the respective departments.
Mr. Griswold moved to disagree to this appropriation, on the ground that the expense of living had decreased, and the duties of the clerks had declined.
Mr. Nicholson contested both points. He did not think the expenses of living had diminished since the last year, when the same allowance was made; and if the duties to be performed in some departments had diminished, which he did not allow, they had certainly increased in other departments, viz. the treasury and post-office departments.
Mr. Griswold's motion was lost. Ayes 21 - Nones 32.
A bill making appropriation for the military services for the year 1802, was read a third time and passed.
Mr. Griswold moved, that the estimate of the clerk of the contingent expenses of this house for the present session be printed.
Mr. S. Smith moved, that there be added thereto the estimate for the year 1798.
The amendment with the original motion, were carried.
MONDAY, April 26.
The bill repealing several acts in relation to the establishment of a mint, was read a third time, and passed.
Also a bill making appropriations for the civil government for the year 1802.
An amendment (chiefly explanatory) to the bill for the redemption of the whole of the public debt was received from the senate, and agreed to by the house. This bill therefore only requires the signature of the President to be a law.

A memorial was received from citizens of Washington, praying that the act "for incorporating the city of Washington" may be passed into a law.
The house took up said bill, read it twice, agreed to it, and ordered it to a third reading to-morrow.
A message was received from the President of the United States, stating that the commissioners appointed on the part of the United States had concurred with commissioners on the part of the state of Georgia, in certain terms of amicable adjustment of the limits of said state, &c. subject to ratification within six months.
A message was received from the senate, informing the house that they had rejected the bill for abolishing the mint; and that they had passed the bill for abolishing the board of commissioners of the city of Washington, &c. with certain amendments.
A message was received from the senate informing the house, that they had agreed to all the amendments made by the house to the bill "to amend the judicial system of the United States" excepting one, viz. that which struck out the section that transferred the nomination of commissioners of bankruptcy from the district judges to the President, on which they insist.
Mr. Giles moved that the house should recede from the amendment.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Taliaferro, Elmerdorf, Holland, S. Smith, and Mitchell, and opposed by Messrs. Bayard, Griswold, Goddard and Mott.
The question was taken by Yeas and Nays, and carried—Yeas 45—Nays 27.
The house took up the amendments of the senate to the bill abolishing the board of commissioners of the city of Washington, &c.
One of these amendments contained a number of distinct sections for establishing a company for cutting a canal to unite the main Potomac with the Eastern branch thereof.
Committed.
TUESDAY, APRIL 27. The bill for incorporating the City of Washington was read a third time and passed.
M. S. Smith presented a bill to revive and continue in force, an act to provide for the establishment of trading houses with the Indian tribes, which was read twice and ordered to a third reading to day.
Dr. Mitchell from the committee, appointed on so much of the President's message as relates to naval forces, &c. made a further report.
The report concludes as follows: "The committee find that prior to the 4th of March 1801, the sum of one hundred and ninety nine thousand and thirty dollars, and 92 cents, have been expended in purchasing Navy Yards and making improvements upon them, without any law authorizing the purchase, or any appropriation of money, either for purchase or improvements."
The amendments of the senate to the bill for the relief of the widows and children of the officers lost in the Pickering and Insurgent, &c. were taken into consideration and agreed to.
These amendments reduce the allowance made by the bill of house to four months pay.
The house went into committee of the whole—Mr. S. Smith in the chair—on the bill respecting the district of Columbia.
This bill vests certain chancery powers in the courts of the district—alters the periods of holding the courts viz. for Washington county to be held in July and December; for Alexandria county in June and November—directs that no person shall be held to bail unless resident for two months in the territory—directs that no execution on the person of the debtor shall be issued for judgments under 20 dollars, but that all such process shall hereafter go against the effects of the debtor, executed by a constable, under reduced fees; gives to the corporation of Georgetown the power of taxing town lots for specified purposes; repeals so much of acts of 1801, as provides for the compensation of jurors and witnesses, with other provisions.
Mr. Griswold moved to strike out the 4th section, which directs that no person shall be held to bail unless resident for two months in the territory.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Griswold, Henderson, Bayard, and Nicholson; and opposed by Messrs. Taliaferro, and agreed to.
Mr. Griswold moved to strike out the section, which saves the person from arrest for debts under 20 dollars.
The committee then rose and reported the bill.
Mr. Griswold moved to recommit it. Carried.
Speech of Mr. S. Smith, On the third reading of the bill for repealing the INTERNAL TAXES.
Mr. Speaker, it has been said that the revenue will not be sufficient (without the aid of the internal duties) to meet the exigencies of our government; and yet we have seen those very gentlemen who make use of this argument voting to repeal (in addition to the internal taxes) the whole duty on bohea tea, sugar, coffee and salt, making together an amount of more than two millions of dollars. Had they succeeded the government must have stopped—it could not have met its engagements. But did they intend to succeed? No, Sir, if they could have tacked those articles to the bill they would have then voted, I have no doubt, against the whole bill, and thus attained their sole object, to wit, to prevent the repeal of any of the internal taxes, or any reduction of the duty on salt, sugar, &c. &c. Can we, Mr. Speaker, spare these taxes and meet the wants of government? I think we can. The secretary of the treasury reports and it is conceded by all, that the revenues were fully equal to the expenditures under the existing laws at the commencement of the present session; that having been the case, if the present congress have already made savings by a reduction of the army and a dismissal of useless officers to the amount of the internal taxes, then certainly the government will be fully competent to meet every demand. Have we done this? I think we have, to wit: On the army establishment, the difference of expenditure between that repealed and the law just passed is, agreeably to the report of the secretary at war, dollars 500,000
On the naval establishment (between the sum estimated on the meeting of congress and that now required) a saving will be in consequence of a fall of wages and provisions of dollars 200,000 On the judiciary (the law repealed) 31,500 On the forts (less than the estimate) 70,000
Making together dollars 801,000
The average annual receipts arising from the permanent taxes has been declared by the committee of ways and means (and their report has been admitted to be correct) to amount only to 600,000 dollars; the highest calculation has been 650,000 dollars. This being the fact, we can safely spare taxes to that amount, having already renounced our expenses above 800,000 dollars. We shall make yet other savings so as to make the whole, as I expect, amount to nearly 1,000,000 of dollars. To save from public expense will be more pleasing to the people than to raise a similar sum from them by taxes.
It may be thought by gentlemen who have not particularly attended to the subject that we shall be unprepared to meet the demand against the United States lately arranged under the British treaty. I do not know the precise amount of the claim disputed to be paid, but I do know the sum limited by the late administration, beyond which our minister could not go, and I have not a doubt of our being prepared to pay that amount. Gentlemen will turn to page 11 of the secretary's report, and they will be satisfied. The secretary lays, after stating a number of items of receipts, "those several items (exclusively of several balances due by individuals, a part of which will eventually be received into the treasury) constitute a sum exceeding three millions of dollars, and may for the present be considered as resources sufficient to meet the demands against the United States which may be eventually payable on account of the sixth article of the treaty with Great Britain, and of the article of the convention with France."
Mr. Speaker, it cannot fail to give pleasure to our constituents when they know that we have met the payment, of the interest on the deferred debt: that we have as much money in the treasury as was left there by the late administration; that we have discharged in the course of the year 1801 of the principal of the public debt two million two hundred and twenty-nine thousand dollars; that we have a fund amounting to three million of dollars ready to meet the demand under the British and French treaties, or to meet any unforeseen deficiencies of revenue; that we can with perfect safety (as it relates to our revenue) repeal the internal taxes; and can notwithstanding appropriate a sum toward the discharge of the public debt, such as will in eight years pay thirty-two million of dollars, and in fifteen completely discharge the whole debt. My colleague (Mr. Dennis) boasted that in nine years four million of the debt had been paid. The same sum will in future be paid off annually, and that without any new tax—on the contrary, I am of opinion we may soon lessen the duties on some of those articles that gentlemen will be clog this bill with.
Mr. Speaker, during the recess of congress the President, by reducing the marine corps from 1200 to 400 men, by an excellent arrangement as related to our debt to Algiers, by the recalling of unnecessary ministers at foreign courts, by the dismissal of useless officers, by an economical arrangement of the quarter-master's department of the army, and by other judicious measures, did save to the United States an annual expenditure of near four hundred thousand dollars. The President has recommended the lessening of other expenses, and congress have adopted and will adopt such as will, I expect, amount to one million of dollars. Let us therefore give his honest endeavors to save the public money and to relieve the burdens of the people our warm support and assistance.
Mr. Speaker, seeing that the internal taxes taken collectively, or each tax taken separately, are unequal in their operations as it relates to Maryland, and particularly so as it relates to my district; seeing that their collection requires 400 officers, and that the pay of those officers consumes a large proportion of the money collected from the people; seeing by the saving made from our usual annual expenditure that we can safely spare the amount of these taxes and believing that the people will the more readily submit to pay taxes that are necessary when they know that they will be relieved therefrom whenever the exigency shall cease to exist; I shall conclude by expressing a wish that the bill to repeal the internal taxes may pass.
WASHINGTON, April 22. The proceedings of the federal legislature have developed another great feature of the republican system. An act has passed the house of representatives "making provision for the redemption of the whole debt of the United States," by which 7,300,000 dollars are annually appropriated to its discharge until it shall be totally extinguished.
It has been said that the present administration were hostile to the payment of the public debt; that they were hostile to the establishment of national credit; that as they ardently desired, so when they possessed power they would solicitously pursue, every measure calculated to subvert the funding system.
Citizens of America! Mark these calumnies, compare them with the acts of a republican legislature, and decide for yourselves the respect which ought to be paid to reproaches that emanate from party.
The republicans, when out of power, declared their indisposition to every unnecessary and wanton increase of debt, accompanied by a solemn desire by measures the most effectual to diminish and ultimately extinguish the existing debt. These were their professions. The public are now possessed of their acts; and the most perfect harmony is found to subsist between them. Men out of power have not deceived the people with regard to their conduct when in power. It is to be regretted that the history of the world furnishes few parallel precedents. But it is to be hoped, however, that the precedent is of such a nature as shall hereafter be observed not only by those who created but by those who shall find it their interest to imitate it.
It is somewhat extraordinary, nor can charity forbear to notice it, that nineteen members of the house of representatives, all of whom are federal, and most of whom
have heretofore professed an ardent desire to support the national credit, and to discharge the debt, voted against the bill; while every republican member in the house voted for it.
The following are the names of the nineteen gentlemen who voted against the bill: Messrs. Boude, Campbell, Dana, Davenport, Bennis, Foster, Goddard, Griswold, Hallings, Hemphill, Lowndes, L. R. Morris, T. Morris, Slater, J. C. Smith, Stratton, Wadsworth, L. Williams, Woods.—19.
The following are the names of the fifty-five gentlemen who voted for the bill:
Messrs. Alston, Archer, Bacon, Bailey, Bishop, Brown, Butler, Claiborne, Clay, Condit, Davis, Dawson, Dickson, Elmerdorf, Elmer, Eustis, Fowler, Gray, Hanna, D. Heister, J. Heister, Helmes, Henderson, Hoge, Holland, Holmes, Huger, Jackson, Leib, Milledge, Mitchell, Moore, Nor, New, Newton, Nicholson, Randolph, Smith, I. Smith, J. Smith, V. J. Smith, Southard, Stanford, Stanton, Stewart, Taliaferro, Tillinghast, Thompson, A. Trigg, J. Trigg, Van Cortlandt, Van Nels, Van Horne, R. Williams.—55.
Powerful is truth, and it will prevail!
Miscellany.
From the National Intelligencer.
To the AMERICAN PEOPLE. No. 1.
YOU have lately, on mature reflection, selected, to all the first offices of state, men whom you deemed worthy of the places bestowed. When selected, you preferred them to men who once possessed, but who then ceased to enjoy your confidence. The preference was a preference of principle. By the highest constitutional, and in this country by the only irresistible power, you pronounced the acts of the last administration vicious, by the same power you called a new administration into existence, to rectify past, and to avert future evil.
The new administration of your government has undertaken the arduous task. Neither elated by false pride, nor humbled before the magnitude of the duty, they have commenced the work of reform. To have hesitated, would have been treason to you, and disgrace to them.
Mark the effect! For a moment guilt is appalled before the energies of justice. Her voice is hushed; and afraid of day-light, she flies to the gloom of obscurity. Soon, however, hypocrisy leaps in to her assistance; and the friend that conceals the dagger of assassination, that the blow may be the more securely struck, holds out for a while nothing but smiles.
Federalism is the first to raise, and the most clamorous to swell, the plaudits of Presidential fame! The inaugural address is extolled as wise, moderate, and dignified; the aversion of republican caution to bestow immoderate praise, is tortured into an evidence of hostility; and for a day, Thomas Jefferson is the man, not only of the people, but of the federalists!
Such was the reward of his professions! Contrast the recompense of his actions! What he promised he has performed. The good which he promised, he has done. The example he has been imitated by the legislature; and the patriotic zeal of executive labour has only been equalled by the active labours of legislative wisdom. Annual millions have been saved; regiments of useless, or pernicious officers, have been reduced; justice has been vindicated from the pollution of her sanctuary.
While these things were promised, all was right and honorable and wise; now they are done, all is wrong, infamous and weak. The rhetorical diction which, in harmonious period, eulogized the lucubrations of the closet, fades before the overbearing, the vulgar, the insolent language of vice—I say of vice—for corrupt must be that heart, which countenances the billingsgate that overwhelms the nation; and ignoble the purpose that by means so low, would influence the people.
Were this the language of plebian ignorance, were it the offspring of passions unused to the restraints of reason, it might be suffered to reign its miserable day, and leave no trace of its existence but the contempt it had inspired. But unfortunately for our peace, and to the disgrace of human nature, the language, so far from being confined to the obscure, falls from the lips of men, who having once ruled this nation by one species of deception, now attempt to subjugate it to another.
The unblushing calumniator stands conspicuous on the house top. He courts elevation that his calumnies may fall with the greater weight; unmindful that while he essays to prop a falling faction, he ruins himself.
Never, since America was free, has there been in so short a period such an overwhelming torrent of falsehood, as has been seen deluging the nation for these five months past. Federalism, having nothing to do, has become a Hercules in words; and the legislature, to whom was confided the performance of public duties, is transformed into a mere public crier.
From the clamours of faction, patriotism, while vigilant, has nothing to fear. But should a sentiment of false security paralyse the mind of the enlightened citizen, and should he in the confidence of his own intelligence, suffer the poison of slander to reach unresisting the unsuspecting ear of his less informed neighbour, those evils may return which we have lately exulted at being past; and the enemy may be at our door, ere we are aware of his approach.
If falsehood, detraction, and misrepresentation of every hue, can corrupt an enlightened people, then are the American people in danger of being corrupted, unless the friends of truth take the field, and put down, not by retorted calumny, but by fact and sound sense, the disturbers of national tranquility, and the subverters of the republic.
Recommending this duty to others, it shall be my task, with diffidence to undertake it myself. Possessing but a limited confidence in my own power, I still possess unlimited confidence in the power of truth. With that power as my shield, I shall not fear to drag before the tribunal of justice, before the tribunal of national indignation, the wealthy, the proud, and the vile, who harbour views hostile to our equal rights.
While the shades of private life shall remain uninformed, the turpitude of public crime shall be exposed; and if guilty, the mighty shall tremble. SIDNEY.
For the NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE.
EXTRACT from an EPISTOLARY CORRESPONDENCE, on the REPUBLICAN SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT.
THAT government in which all power is exercised by ONE WILL, is the government of the Supreme Being, over both the material and intellectual creation. A perfect Republican government is the divine operation of the Supreme Will in the PEOPLE, producing and carrying into effect a rational system, which extends its beneficial influence to EVERY INDIVIDUAL.
Although great have been the improvements of the present age, beyond all precedent, in political science, in the knowledge and practice of rational government, and to these the American Revolution has greatly contributed, yet it must however be discernible, that much is yet to be learned on this great and important subject. We have but entered on the new world of political science and virtue. Errors have yet a mixture with truth, in the minds of many; and wrong ideas have been associated with the principles on which our government is founded; the effects of which have been greatly conspicuous under the past administration, and were, with a rapid tendency, fast undermining the Republican system.
The universal and prevalent principle of the American government, is that of representation. It is the principle which yields to the people the proper exercise of their sovereignty, by frequent elections and change of public officers. It is founded on this just and extensive principle of morality, that a continued unchanged power and emolument, leads to usurpation and abuse. The small deviation from the great principle of representation, in the acts of government, tends to its annihilation. Such was the tendency of the Judiciary, under the late prevalence of monarchical and aristocratical influence. The enemies of Republicanism were for establishing to themselves a sovereignty and dominion without end, and to which all other civil authorities must submit. Their claims led to the refraining the legislative from the exercise of those powers delegated to them by the people, in opposition to the rational and just principle of legislation, that those who enact laws, have the power to alter, amend, or repeal them. The attempt of enlightened Freemen to establish SELF GOVERNMENT, is considered, by the opposing party, as chimerical. They have, therefore, roofed all their powers against it. But the success which has attended the noble and divine attempt, exhibits it in a still more engaging view, to the friends of reason and humanity, and the further they progress, the greater is their encouragement from its genuine and beautifying effects. Large numbers of their former adversaries are convinced of the propriety and importance of the rational and philanthropic system we have adopted, & unite with the illustrious patriots of the American world.
The following evening's conversation, between several Friends, on the important and salutary effects of the present administration, I transmit to you with no material variation from their own words.
Who, (said PUBLICIUS,) that understands, and cordially loves the true interest of his country, can be otherwise than highly pleased with the economical system which the PRESIDENT has adopted and pursued? Is it not an uncontested truth, that nations are greatly injured by public debts? If we contemplate the condition of Spain, we find this truth verified. Her situation was once most illustrious among the European nations, but how low have her debts reduced her, notwithstanding her mines and widely extended possessions! The Dutch have experienced the like fatal effects from the debts they contracted. Still greater evils, through public debts, overwhelmed the French government; And though the vast debt of the British nation hath not so visibly manifested its effects, yet they must soon become apparent. Her taxes, were they freed from the encumbrances attached to them, would have been sufficient to have answered the expenses of a ruinous war. How highly advantageous must it prove to the American nation, to have its revenue at command! As for various reasons, she cannot rely on the aid of a European loan, she is wisely employing her present tranquil state in a gradual reduction of her debt, and thereby establishing her union, and adding to her national strength and glory.
You will doubtless, (said EUDEMON,) be highly pleased with the intelligence received, that the wise management of government will effect the complete discharge of the whole of our public debt in 15 years, and that by its judicious measures it has saved to the States the annual expenditure of nearly four hundred thousand dollars.
The various measures, (replied THERON) pursued by the President, for our realizing all the blessings of an economical system, have greatly added to the respectability of the American Republic in foreign nations; as well as conciliated the minds of many of our citizens who had been opposed to the present administration. The iniquitous politics tending to burthen and oppress the people, to establish arbitrary power, and dissolve our union, will now fail of its fatal influence. The triumph of Republicanism is truly glorious. Magnanimity of soul, genuine patriotism and philanthropy mark all the actions of the President, and endear him to every friend to our country and to humanity.
The government of a free people was never before arrayed with such majesty and grandeur. While Kings are perpetually imposing taxes, and triumphing in the miserable and enslaved state of nations, our American Republic is officially influenced to diversify itself of all superfluous expenses, and remove the burthens by which we have been so long afflicted. The vile, oppressive system of finance, calculated to exalt and enrich tyrants, to the poverty and debasement of the people, is happily exchanged for a system becoming a free and enlightened nation. Our manufactures will no longer be loaded with duties; nor a haughty, insulting Judiciary trample upon American freedom. JEFFERSON, with all his wisely directed powers, will maintain the rights of Freemen. In him we ration-
ally confide, as the zealous, disinterested friend of Liberty, of America, of the whole human race. We have, from his past life of active patriotism and benevolence, the sure pledge of his future faithfulness. He has been long known, approved and admired. Virtue, patriotism and benevolence are in him habitual; and in him we rationally anticipate a life of continued illustrious actions productive of felicity to our country and to mankind.
The nefarious design, (said SULPICIUS,) to divide the States, and establish separate interests, have become too evident to admit of doubt. Gradually to inspire enmity between the Northern and Southern States, every unjust and ungenerous means have been and still are employed. How soon are the wise admonitions of WASHINGTON forgotten. We need be collected and watchful against the devices of the children of dissention. As nature's laws are unchangeable, and her sacred inspirations effectual; the love of Liberty, will prevail; and its friends will become doubly armed, when dangers assail them from treacherous foes. Whilst Americans rely on that HEAVEN to which they solemnly appealed; IT will prove a wall of fire around them, and the glory in the midst. It approves—IT will preserve "the unity of that government which constitutes us ONE People."
A more wicked, a more unnatural attempt, (said THERON,) could not be made on the honor and happiness of the United States, than this of dissolving their Union. The bare idea is sufficient to inspire horror! What minds must those inhabitants of the States possess, who are using every vile means to estrange us from each other, and to demolish the glorious fabric raised by the wisest and best of men, and admired by surrounding nations—to tare from us the blessings so dearly earned,—to involve all in darkness, and dreadful ruin! Divided we assuredly fall—a helpless prey to insulting foes. The separated States will be incapable of themselves separately to maintain independence, or obviate the onsets of greedy devouring enemies; and may call for each others mutual aid too late; and sigh in vain for that Union and affection they will have shamefully destroyed. Exposed to foreign enemies and intestine wars, where will the catastrophe end? Who can form an adequate conception of the consequent multiplicity of woes? Alas! that any of us are labouring to deface, to annihilate the glory we have attained, even while its ILLUSTRIOUS FOUNDERS are still existing among us; while the arduous struggles and the affecting scenes, thro' which we have passed, are still fresh in our memories! What infatuation has possessed a portion of American Citizens!—We well know whence it is derived, and can trace the origin of the vile plot, that would precipitate us to irretrievable ruin. Yet we hope better things. While JEFFERSON lives—JEFFERSON, the generous, the just and the wise; the pride and glory of our country; the sage Philosopher, Patriot and Politician;—While so many WORTHIES assist his councils, and render his administration propitious; in vain shall foreign or internal foes exert their mischievous powers.—Counseled and protected by HEAVEN, every enterprise, hostile to our peace and safety, will be defeated; and the TRIUMPHS of REPUBLICANISM increase the felicity of the present and succeeding ages.—The sequel of this conversation must be reserved for a future epistle. I am, &c. HONORIUS.
Late Foreign Intelligence.
Received by the ships Sally, Capt. Webber, and Mount Vernon, Capt. Boyington, from Liverpool, via Boston.
Official—Important
LONDON, MARCH 29—DOWNING STREET.
MR. Moore, Assistant Secretary to Marquis Cornwallis, arrived this morning at 9 o'clock, with the Definitive Treaty of Peace, which was signed at Amiens at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of the 27th inst. by the Plenipotentiary of his Majesty, and by the Plenipotentiaries of France, Spain, and the Batavian Republic.
MARCH 30.
Two circumstances were announced yesterday, which occasioned universal joy—the arrival of the Definitive Treaty of Peace, and the notice by the Minister of a motion to repeal the Income Tax.—No two events could have afforded more gratification. It was giving us indeed a speedy and solid taste of the blessings of peace, not to suffer the day on which the Definitive Treaty arrived to elapse, without promulgating the intention to repeal a war tax, which had pressed with such weight upon all classes of people. The joyful intelligence was immediately transmitted by many members to their constituents. Mr. Combe addressed the following letter to Benjamin Travers, Esq. Chairman of the Committee appointed by the Livery of London:
House of Commons, March 29, 1802. SIR,
"In order that the gentlemen of the Committee of the Livery of London, may not be unnecessarily engaged any longer in their object, I trouble you with this to give you the earliest intelligence that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has just given notice, that he shall move the House of Commons for a repeal of the Tax on Income.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, Your most obedient humble servant, H. C. COMBE."
Half past Five o'clock.

We should suppose, however, it is intended that the Income Tax shall form part of the Ways and Means of the present year. It would require new taxes to a large amount to provide at present not only for the interest of the Loan, but for the interest of former debts which the Income Tax has been mortgaged to discharge.
With respect to the terms of the definitive treaty, we have been informed that there is no very wide departure from the preliminaries. Malta is to be restored to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, and to be under the guarantee of the principal powers in Europe.
The French language is to be abolished, and no person of that nation is to be capable, in future, of holding any employment, civil or military, in the Island.
It is said that the treaty of Badajoz, is alone to be acted upon between France and Portugal, and the treaty of Madrid, to be declared null and void. The French will not, of course, obtain the extension of territory in America, which the latter treaty gave them. The Stadtholder is to be indemnified for his losses. The treaty concluded at Berlin, in 1796, between France and Prussia, had established his Highnesses indemnity, and had assigned to him Wurtzburg and Bamberg. Spain and the Batavian Republic are to guarantee Ceylon and Trinidad to us.
With respect to Newfoundland, the contracting parties are placed in the same situation in which they were previous to the war; the same privilege being granted to the French at this peace, which was granted to them at the peace of 1763 and 1783, of cutting wood in the Bays of Fortune and Despair, for the space of one year.
The ratifications, it is said are to be exchanged at Paris, and from the distance of Madrid, it is scarcely possible that this can take place in less than three weeks.
The treaty will not be laid before Parliament till the ratifications have been exchanged. It is probable, however, that it will be first published, as the preliminaries were in the Motiteur .
As soon as the news was made public yesterday, the bells rung merry peals and the cannon were fired. At night there was an illumination, but the most brilliant and general one will take place when the ratification arrives.
Stocks rose this morning considerably. They left off yesterday at 69 1-8. They were at one o'clock to-day, 70 1-8 for money, and 70 3-8 for account. Perhaps the intelligence with respect to the Income Tax has co-operated, with the peace, to produce this rise.
The treaty was signed at Amiens in the presence of all the Prefects of the department, and a vast concourse of people. The hall in which the Plenipotentiaries met was crowded with people, and the instant the signature took place, the air resounded with acclamations. On Saturday evening an illumination took place in all the towns of the department.
When Mr. Moore, accompanied by Mr. Hunter, arrived at Calais with the treaty, the vessel he had engaged had been taken by some other person, and he was obliged to proceed to sea in an open boat. When approaching the English coast he fired a gun of distress, and was brought on shore by some English fishermen. He had not travelled far when the poles of the chaise broke; a little farther one spring gave way; and at some distance farther one of the wheel horses fell, and overturned the carriage. Fortunately neither Mr. Moore nor the messenger received any material hurt; but the news of the treaty's signature was delayed nine hours.
By the last Mails.
WASHINGTON CITY,
THURSDAY, MAY 6 MAY 6.
The following Message was delivered to the two houses on 27th ult.
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives,
THE commissioners who were appointed to carry into execution the 6th article of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation between the United States and Great Britain, having differed in their construction of that article, and separated in consequence of that difference, the President of the United States took immediate measures for obtaining conventional explanations of that article for the government of the commissioners; finding, however, great difficulties opposed to a settlement in that way, he authorised our minister at the court of London to meet a proposition that the United States, by the payment of a fixed sum should discharge themselves from their responsibility for such debts as cannot be recovered from the individual debtors. A convention has accordingly been signed, fixing the sum to be paid at six hundred thousand pounds sterling, in the three equal and annual instalments, which has been ratified by me with the advice and consent of the Senate.
I now transmit copies thereof to the two houses of Congress, trusting that, in the free exercise of the authority which the constitution has given them on the subject of public expenditures, they will deem it for the public interest
to appropriate the sums necessary for carrying this convention into execution.
TH: JEFFERSON.
April 27.
April 30. The Senate has passed the bill for admitting the North-western territory as a state into the union, with some amendments, which the H. of R. have agreed to.
On Wednesday a petition was presented in the House of representatives from Thomas Cooper, praying a remission of his fine, imposed under the sedition law.
Mr. Griswold moved to reject the prayer of the petition. Mr. Giles moved to postpone the consideration of the petition till the 3d Monday in November.
The question on postponement was carried by a large majority. Yesterday Mr. Nicholson, from the committee appointed to enquire into the application of public monies appropriated by law, &c. made a report.
This report is very long and is accompanied by ample details, which are generalised into a luminous point of view.
Mr. Randolph from the committee of Ways and Means reported a bill making an appropriation of $664,000 dollars, for carrying into effect the convention between the United States and his Britannic Majesty, which was read three times, engrossed, and passed.
All which is respectfully submitted.
On Saturday the two houses came to a resolution to adjourn on Monday.
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Van Cortlandt, called for the order of the day on the amendment to the constitution discriminating the vote given for President and Vice-President.
After repeated attempts by the federal side of the house to postpone the subject, the resolution was passed to the third reading, by 49 ayes and 14 noes; most of the former being republicans, and every one of the latter federal.
We shall state the proceedings at length. About two o'clock, Mr. Griswold moved to recommit the report of the Committee of Investigation to a select committee. For this motion he assigned his reasons at length; he was followed by Mr. Nicholson, chairman of the committee, that brought in the report, who vindicated it at equal length. Mr. R. Williams spoke next against, and Mr. Bayard in favor of the commitment; when the debate was closed about 7 o'clock by Mr. Randolph, who spoke against the recommitment.
When the question was taken by yeas and nays, on Mr. Griswold's motion to recommit, and lost--Yeas 22--Nays 46.
MONDAY, MAY 3.
Mr. Griswold moved the appointment of a committee to bring in a bill to repeal an act for the amicable settlement of limits with the States of Georgia, &c.
The object of this motion was to prevent the agreement lately made between the commissioners of the United States and of Georgia from going into effect before the next session of congress, the said agreement declaring that the settlement shall be conclusive, unless congress shall repeal within six months the above law.
This motion was supported by Messrs. Griswold, Henderson, and Davis, and opposed by Messrs. Milledge, S. Smith, and Elmerdorf.
When the yeas and nays were taken, and the motion lost--Yeas 24--Nays 35.
The bill to incorporate the city of Washington was received from the senate, with sundry amendments, in all of which the House immediately concurred.
The most material alteration is the limitation of the charter to two years.
A bill was received from the Senate, respecting the district of Columbia with sundry amendments.
The most material amendments authorise the erection of a jail, appropriating therefor 17,000 dollars; and the organization of the militia by the President.
The amendment which authorises the erection of a jail gave rise to some debate.
In which it was supported by Messrs. Taliaferro and Huger, and opposed by Messrs. Elmerdorf, Davis and Varnum.
Mr. Southard moved to strike out 17,000, and insert 8,000. This last motion prevailed, and so amended, the amendment of the Senate was agreed to.
The amendment authorising the organization of the militia by the President was agreed to.
About 3 o'clock the House adjourned to 5 P. M.
Evening Session.
Several bills were presented to and returned by the President, with his approbation, when a committee, consisting of Messrs. Griswold and S. Smith, were appointed to wait on the President of the United States, and inform him that the two Houses were ready to adjourn, in case he had no further communications to make.
The committee having waited on the President, reported, that the President had no further communications to make; when the House was adjourned until the first Monday in December.
SENATE UNITED STATES.
The amendment to the constitution, passed in the House of Representatives for discriminating the votes given by electors for President and Vice-President, was taken up; a debate of some length arose, in which Messrs. Breckenridge and Clinton supported, and Messrs. Morris and Tracy, opposed the adoption of the amendment; when the question was taken by yeas and nays, and lost--Yeas 15--Nays 8; two thirds of the members present being required in favor of an amendment to the constitution.
May 7.
Yesterday Mr. Lear arrived here from Cape Francois.
We learn that on the return of general Le Clerc from Port au Prince, he informed Mr. Lear that from an examination of the treaty between France & the U. States, and from the nature of his [Le Clerc's] powers, he did not think himself authorised to recognise him in the character of consul of the U. S. Mr. Lear accordingly took his leave.
We understand that the treaty only authorised the United States to send consuls to the European possessions of France, and that previously to the year 1797, no American consuls were received in the French West-Indies.
When Mr. Lear, failed, American produce was extremely low. The day before he departed, the Batavian fleet consisting of 4 ships of the line had failed for New-York.
NORFOLK, MAY 4.
By Captain Doddsworth, arrived yesterday from St. Thomas's, we are informed, that three days before his departure, information was received there that the 10th regiment of blacks, stationed at Dominica had risen on their officers (whites) and massacred them. An express was immediately sent up to Martinique for assistance; a 74 gun ship and a frigate were dispatched to restore tranquility; and after cannonading a small fort, which the blacks had taken possession of, for two hours, they were obliged to retire from it, and as they came out 200 of them were shot by troops stationed for that purpose.
Captain D. further informs, that the March Packet had arrived, and brought out orders for the different Governors to put the Island in a state to resist any attack which might be made on them; in particular, the Governor of the Island of the Saints was ordered to compel such of the French as were at that place to quit the Island immediately.
NEW-YORK, MAY 8.
Extract of a letter from Chester Town, [Maryland] April 28.
"An instance of voluntary abstinence, has lately taken place, perhaps unparalleled. An insane person, named Horatio Sney, of Church Hill, in Queen Anne's county, Maryland, a few days ago completed a Fast of forty-four days! being determined (as he frequently declared) to out-fall our Blessed Saviour."
"During this whole period, he suffered no thing to pass his lips but pure water:--No perfume whatever could prevail on him to mix milk with it. Meat, bread, &c. were repeatedly put in his way, that he might take it by stealth--it remained untouched. On the morning of the 45th day he broke his fast by eating one perch and two moust-falls of hominy--observing, that as his last meal was fish, his first should be the same. After this, in going to the door he fell down--was taken up & put to bed; the next day he took half a cup of coffee, and a small biscuit, which was the last food he partook of. A short time after this, perhaps one hour, he expired."
"During this wonderful fast, he rode about as usual, exhibiting a most horrid spectacle--his bones nearly thro' his skin, his lips shrunk to as to discover his teeth & gums complete. He was perfectly harmless, never having injured any one: he was therefore suffered to go at large. He was also remarkable for a retentive memory."
BOSTON, May 17.
The French General in Chief, of St. Domingo, has published an Arrest, dated the 17th April, which declares--that all vessels belonging to the nation, as well as strangers, may enter and freely depart from the ports of the Cays, Port Republican, and Cape Francois, with the reservation, in case of scarcity, of having the refusal of purchasing their cargoes.
PORTLAND, MAY 3.
CIRCUIT COURT.
Last Saturday was the day on which the Circuit Court was, by law, to have met in this town. The Marshal, District Attorney, the Grand and Petit Jurors attended; but no Judges appeared, nor any Clergymen. However, on motion of some present it was moved that the Court should be opened in form--this was done by one of the grand Jurors, and as much business effected as ever has been transacted at any former Federal Circuit Court in this town.
(Eastern Herald.)
It appears from the following extract, from page 180 of the Journal of the U. S. Senate of this session , that
The bill, entitled "An act to augment the salaries of the officers therein mentioned," passed the second day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine," was read the third time.
On the question--shall this bill pass? It was determined in the affirmative, Yeas 23--Nays 2.
Thus it appears from the most authentic record, that every federalist in the senate, except two, voted for the revival of the act of 1799. It also evident by the revival of that act, that the compensation of the present secretaries, &c. is no more than was paid to their predecessors during the administration of Mr. Adams. What more is necessary to prove that what has been said by the federalists respecting an increase of salary, is a most imprudent and unfounded CALUMNY?
FOR SALE, AT AUCTION, At the Office of ALEXANDER EWEN, on THURSDAY 20th inst. A HANDSOME Tubbottom'd CHAISE, with Harness complete. Also, 70 BOXES OF Anchovies, Olives & Capers. Portsmouth, May 18, 1802.
WHEREAS RACHEL, my wife, has eloped from my bed and board, and refuses to live with me any longer; therefore, I forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debt she may contract after this date. ROYAL BLOOD. Temple, April 17, 1802.
Portsmouth.
TUESDAY, MAR 18, 1802.
DEFINITIVE TREATY.
SINCE our last, we have received a copy of the Definitive Treaty of Peace, between Great-Britain, the French Republic, Spain and the Batavian Republic. It was signed on the 25th March, 1802, at Amiens by "CORNWALLIS, BONAPARTE, AZARA, and SCHIMMELPENNICK." It contains thirty-two articles, which do not materially vary from the Preliminary articles. Trinidad and Ceylon are guaranteed to Great-Britain by Spain and Holland. All the residue of the British conquests are to be restored. The Cape of Good-Hope, is to be a free port. The 4th article fixes the boundaries of the French possessions in Guiana. The tenth article respects the restoration of Malta, &c. to the order of St. JOHN of Jerusalem; the future regulations of that Masonic order; and for the restoration of the Maltese language. The independence of the islands to be guaranteed by France, Great-Britain, Austria, Spain, Russia and Prussia. By the 15th article, the Fisheries upon the coast of Newfoundland, and the adjacent isles, and the gulf of St. Lawrence, are placed upon the same footing as before the war. And by the 18th article, the House of Orange are to receive compensation equivalent to their losses in Holland, &c.
Extract of a letter from Norfolk, dated May 3, 1802.
I have no news, only that the negroes made an attempt to rise last week, for which 6 of them are condemned to be hung.
THE PRESIDENT of the United States, has left Washington, on a short visit to Monticello.
Capt. CAMPBELL, is appointed to the frigate Adams, in place of Capt. PREBLE, who declined serving.
The United States frigate President, has arrived at Washington, from the Mediterranean.
Marine Intelligence.
Sunday arrived here brig Rebecca, Capt. M'Clintock, 33 days from Grenada. Left there ship Magnet, Capt. Kennard, of this port, to sail in 3 days; brig Albert, of Norfolk, George Webb, master, to sail for Norfolk 5th May; brig Nautillus, Capt. Boyd, of Wilkesbarre, to sail 8th of May; sloop Union, Capt. Snow, of Harpswell, to sail for Philadelphia 25th April; Schooner ---, Capt. Allen, of Wilkesbarre, to sail the last of April.
Arrived brig Hitty, Capt. Parrott, 40 days from Demerara.
Arrived at the Vineyard, the Hazard, Capt. Tibbetts, of Salem, from Bengal. She sailed from thence the 31st Jan. in co. with the Woodliffe, Randall, of Portsmouth for New-York.
Entered at the CUSTOM-HOUSE.
Brig Little Cherub, Appleton, Martinique. Brig Olive, Stoodley, Cadiz. Sch'r Franklin, Prows, St. Marks. Brig Rebecca, M'Clintock, Grenada. Brig Hitty, Parrott, Demerara.
CLEARED.
Brig Joseph, Salter, Demerara. Ship Hanonia, Coffin, Jamaica. Brig Centaur, Peirce, Demerara. Sch. Polly, Smith, Martinique.
Bill of Mortality.
---DIED---
At St. Bais, (South America) Captain CHARLES WINSHIP, of Boston, aged 23. At Canton, 13th Dec. last, Mr. Daniel S. Heald, aged 23, of Ipswich. At Wilmington, Mr. David Bangs, aged 92 years and 3 days, he has left a Widow aged 91 years, with whom he lived 72 years, and had 22 children! At Boston, the 8th inst. aged 39 years, the Hon. WILLIAM GORDON, Esq. of Amherst, N. H. Attorney-General of this state, and a late Representative in Congress. At Boston, Mr. Joseph Lowden, aged 68; Mr. Edward Dyer, aged 19; Miss Ann Greenwood, aged 34; Miss Prudence Eayers, aged 55; wife of Mr. Moses Eayers; Mr. John Mudgett, aged 75, late of Newton; Mrs. Sarah Davis, aged 64; Mr. Edward H. Weaver, aged 24. At Salem, Mr. Nathl Needham, aged 45. At Newburyport, Mr. Offin Boardman, aged 80; Miss Sophia Cutler. In this town, Capt. SAMUEL RICE, aged 50--Mr. WILLIAM PITMAN, aged 30--Miss POLLY TREADWELL, aged 17--A child of Mrs. Muchmore. On Tuesday the 4th inst., at Dedham, a very melancholly occurrence took place. The Company commanded by Capt. Everett, were going thro' the manual exercise, and at the word fire, one of the company, not knowing his piece was loaded, fired, and shot the Captain dead.
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A large assortment of
WRITING-PAPER,
from 25/6 to 30/ per Ream, is just Received and for sale by N. S. & W. PIERCE, corner of Market-street. May 18.
FOUND,
In one of the streets in this town, a pair of SADDLE BAGS, the owner may have them, by applying to the Printers. Portsmouth, May 18, 1802.
REMOVED.
Robert M c Cleary & Co.
INFORM the Ladies and Gentlemen of Portsmouth and its vicinity, that they have Removed a few doors East of their former stand, and have taken a store adjoining N. S. & W. PIERCE's Book-Store, Congress-Street.
They likewise inform them they have just received a fresh supply of Ladies' and Gentlemen's first rate
SHOES
Of every description, and at moderate prices; boy's and children's Shoes, Boos and Boot Legs.
Also--A Variety of
TRUNKS.
N. B. Those who wish to purchase for exportation or country sale, shall have Shoes on as generous terms for Cash or approved notes, as can be purchased in Portsmouth or Boston. Portsmouth, May 18, 1802.
To the Hon. the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, to be held at Hopkinton, in and for the county of Hillsborough, on the first Tuesday of May, A. D. 1802.
TAMAR GRANT, of Weare, in said county, libels and gives the said Court to understand that on the thirteenth day of June, 1793, she was married to ISAAC GRANT, late of said Weare, blacksmith, and that the has ever since been a dutiful and obedient wife, and hath performed all the duties on her incumbent as a wife, but the said Grant, on the tenth day of February, 1799, went away into parts unknown, and left your libellant without any assistance, alone, to support herself and three small children, and the said Grant hath since criminally connected himself with other women, and she is utterly without assistance or help from said Grant, and there is no probability of his returning to her and his duty--Therefore she begs that she may be divorced from the bonds of matrimony between her and the said Isaac publishing, and as in duty bound will pray. TAMAR GRANT. April 10, 1802.
Hillsborough, ff.
Superior Court, May term, 1802. Ordered by the Court, that the petition notify the said Isaac to appear before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, to be held at Amherst, within and for the county of Hillsborough, on the first Tuesday of October next, to show cause, (if any) why the prayer of said petition should not be granted, by causing said petition and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively, in the New-Hampshire Gazette, the last publication whereof, to be six weeks before said term.
Attest, NATHANIEL ADAMS, Clerk. Copy examined by NATHANIEL ADAMS, Clerk.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Henniker, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1800, that so much of said land will be sold at public vendue, on Wednesday the 18th day of August next, at 10 o'clock A. M. at the house of Mr. Joshua Darling, in said Henniker, as will pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   NAMES. Lot. Range. Acres. County Tax. State Tax.     Moses Kezer, 1 7 50 16 6   Mark H. Wentworth, original, 1 3 100 24 8   ditto, 2 3 100 24 8   James Smith, orig. 10 2 100 24 8   JONAS ALEXANDER, Collector. Henniker, April 22, 1802.  
Pedigree of the noted Stud Horse
AURELIUS. AURELIUS was fired by the celebrated Horse AURELIUS, owned and kept a few years since by Mr. John Meuth, at New-London. AURELIUS' grand fire was a noted imported Horse, called Beancephalus, and owned at Hanford. His dam was a beautiful English mare, celebrated for the saddle and trot.
AURELIUS was raised by John Wheeler of Stonington, Connecticut, and will be 7 years old next month. To the truth of the foregoing we certify, William Frink, Stonington, Stephen Avery, s.d. Hosea Wheeler. April 23, 1802.
The above Horse is a beautiful dark chestnut color, 16 hands high, and needs only to be viewed to be admired. He will stand as the stable of the subscriber in Newington till the 20th inst. From thence he will be removed to the stable of Mr. Dearborn in Greenland, on Friday the 21st inst. From thence to the stable of the subscriber till the 26th inst. From thence to the stable of Jonathan Wingate in Madbury, on Thursday the 27th inst. and at Andrew Nute's on the 28th--and from thence to Barnstead, and will return to Newington on Monday the 7th day of June next, at the stable of the subscriber, where he will stand the remaining part of the season. Terms--5 dollars the leap, 5 dollars the feason, and 7 dollars to insure a foal. CYRUS FRINK. Newington, May 18, 1802.
WANTED, a faithful person to carry a list of the GAZETTE, every Tuesday morning, to our subscribers in town.

Miscellaneous Repository.
SONG.
YE happy nymphs, whose harmless hearts No fatal sorrows prove; Who never knew Men's faithless arts, Or felt the pangs of love. If dear contentment is a prize, Believe not what they say: Their specious tales are all disguise, Invented to betray. Alas! how certain is our grief! From cares how can we fly? When our fond sex are all belief, And Men are all a lie.
Late Omissions.
Extract from Gov. TICHENOR's Proclamation, for a day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer, in Vermont.
THE excellence of a Supreme, Almighty Being, the creator and preserver of all, who requires Obedience to Laws and Duties, which from their wisdom and fineness constitute our individual, our social, and our eternal Happiness, is a truth deeply impressed on the mind of every intelligent creature. It is, therefore, a reasonable service, in us, at all times, but more especially at the commencement of the labors of the season, unitedly to recognize the Being and Perfections of our Divine Creator and Preserver, to acknowledge our dependence upon Him, and to be grateful for his Favors; to implore the Pardon of our Sins, and devoutly to invoke the Blessings of Heaven upon ourselves and our Country.
That he would bless the President of the United States; and grant that our Civil Rulers, of the general and state governments, may be influenced in all their acts, to promote the Justice, to establish the union and tranquility of our nation: And that both Rulers and People may have just perceptions of the privileges by which we are distinguished; and that all may unite to transmit them undiminished to our posterity.
That the ministers and teachers of the Gospel, may be faithful in preaching the cause of Christianity, and by precept and example, recommend it to others: That we may all cultivate the benevolent tempers and dispositions enjoyed by Religion, and be preserved from the evils that are occasioned by division and contention, by vice and infidelity.
That he would graciously preserve us from contagious and mortal sickness, and continue to us the blessings of health; that he would cause the Earth to yield her increase, and bless the labors of the husbandman; that he would prosper our trade, manufactures and commerce; that he would smile upon our colleges and seminaries of learning, and grant that our youth may improve in the knowledge and practice of every virtue.
To incite the Most High, that the wrath of man may be restrained; that the wars and calamities which have afflicted the nations of the earth, may terminate in establishing the principles of true Religion and good government, and that all mankind, educated by a just sense of their dependence, may unite to benefit each other, and to revere their Divine Creator and Preserver.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 27. Extract of a letter received by the British P. W. d. in 48 days from Falmouth. "W. d. assure you we never saw such a quantity of wheat in Britain at this season of the year, and sales so miserably dull in every market in the Island, and prices daily falling...no wonder that is the case, when every other kind of grain is so low...oatmeal 14d to 15d per peck, and rather likely will be lower....The granaries are prodigiously crowded with grain."
ANTWERP.—By the peace of Europe, and the free navigation of the Scheldt, this ancient city is likely to become again of commercial consequence. The widow of John Martin Smets, of that place, whose strength of capital enables her to give facility to commercial transactions, has in consequence offered her services to the merchants of the United States, in that line. Two hundred years ago, Antwerp was the greatest place for trade in Europe. Its commerce was diminished by the civil wars, and finally annihilated by the shutting of the navigation of the Scheldt by the treaty of Munster; and the Exchange once so thronged, is now the abode of solitude and silence.
Hymenaeal Register.
"Say, Mighty Love, and teach my song, To whom thy sweetest joys belong, And who the happy pair?"
At Salisbury, Mr. Farnum, who lacks but two years of eighty, to the blooming widow Phelps, who is but little past three score years and ten. Reader! When thou fanciest to thyself these eyes, which have almost forgotten to see, viewing with sidelong glances their new formed companions; those faces twinkled with more than seventy years, forming the soft and amorous smile; and the breast, which hath felt no hand but the hand of time these fifty years, now heaving the sympathetic sigh; canst thou not say, that in thine own opinion, "It is not good that Man should live alone?"
At Beverly, Mr. John Thistle, aged 18, to Miss Mehitable Clarke, aged 38. Had Dr. Franklin recorded this marriage in his Journal, he would have probably immortalized this curious connection, by some such descriptive doggerel as the following— Experience will convince this tender Thistle, That he has paid too dearly for his whistle.
At Alexandria, (Vir.) Mr. M. Sherman, aged 70, to Miss Eliza Pindexter, aged 14. At Mendon, (Ms.) Mr. E. White, to Miss Sarah Darling, both aged 76.
At Shaftsbury, by the Hon. Gideon Olin, C. Nicholas, Esq. to Miss Lydia Pope; and by C. Nicholas, Esq. Hon. Gideon Olin, to Miss Deborah Pope. Herein the old maxim is verified—"One good turn deserves another."
At Norwich, Rev. Asa Meach, to Miss Polly De Witt.
At Amherst, Mr. Benjamin W. Foster, to Miss Hannah French.
Wanted, a MAID, in a small family.—Inquire of the Printers.
NEW FLOUR.
Just Received from New-York, And to be Sold by
C. STORER,
No. 9, Portsmouth Pier, A Quantity of Fine and Superfine FLOUR.
—ALSO— 100 Pieces fashionable CALICOES, At a very low advance. Portsmouth, May 4, 1802.
Isaac Stanwood,
HAS RECEIVED FOR SALE AT HIS Crockery, Glass & China Ware Store, in Market-street, an assortment of Imported GARDEN SEEDS, The Growth of 1801.
—LIKEWISE— A few bbls. Superfine FLOUR. Portsmouth, May 4, 1802.
George Dame
Continues his practice in Miniature Painting, as also PORTRAIT PAINTING, in Oil and Crayons.—He wishes further encouragement from his friends, and will so far gratify them that should he fail in a Likeness to their satisfaction, his labor he will esteem nothing. N. B. Specimens of his ability may be seen on application.
HE HAS FOR SALE,
Bass Viols, Violins, German Flutes, Clarionets, Hautboys, Fifes, large and small Drums; Bass Viol and Violin Strings and Bows, Bridges and Pegs. Reeve's Water Colours per box and shell; camel's hair and black lead Pencils; Drawing Paper; India Rubber; boxes Marking Instruments, for marking Linen, &c. Portsmouth, May 4, 1802.
The Latest from London.
JUST received and to be Sold by JOSEPH BASS, at his Shop in Broad-street, Portsmouth, a variety of Early Garden PEASE and BEANS, with a general assortment of GARDEN SEEDS, &c. &c. Portsmouth, April 27, 1802.
Lombardy Pop'ars.
FOR Sale, 1000 Trees, of a sufficient growth for setting out. Inquire of the Printers. April 27.
TO LET,
Two thirds of that valuable Estate, late the property of Capt. WILLIAM FERNALD, deceased, (lately occupied by Mr. Isaac Shepard,) said estate is pleasantly situated on the road leading to Little-Harbour.—For further particulars, inquire of WM. STAVERS. Portsmouth, May 4, 1802.
LOST,
ON Wednesday last, on the road between Seabrook and Sandown, a LEATHER POCKET-BOOK, containing one Note of Hand of two hundred dollars, signed by STEPHEN GOVE, of Seabrook, to CHIVY CHASE, of Weare, and sundry other papers of small value.—Whoever has found said Pocket-Book, note and papers, and will return them to the subscriber, or give information to JOSIAH DOW, of Seabrook, or Capt. P. RICHARDSON, of Chester, shall be handsomely rewarded. CHIVY CHASE. Chester, May 7, 1802.
N. B. Said note was dated the first day of the fourth month, 1802. All persons are cautioned against taking said note. C. CHASE.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS Benjamin Porter, has fraudulently obtained a Note of Hand for twenty-dollars, and some cents, dated Chester, July 14, 1800, payable to him by the first day of November next, with interest, signed by John Emerson and Shearborn Dearborn, committee for the first School Class.—All persons are forbidden purchasing said Note, as we never received any value or consideration for it. JOHN EMERSON, SHEARBORN DEARBORN. Chester, May 1, 1802.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against JOSIAH RICE, late of Kittery, mariner, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same to the subscriber for settlement, being appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of York, administrator to the said deceased. JOHN RICE. Kittery, May 10, 1802.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of JOHN LOCK, late of Rye, husbandman, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same to the subscriber, executor of his will, for settlement. NATHAN GOSS, Executor. Rye, May 3, 1802.
TO LET,
(If inquired for immediately.) A convenient BAKE-HOUSE, In Bow-street, near Church-hill.—Inquire the Printers. May 11, 1802.
TO THE CURIOUS.
A beautiful African LION
To be seen every day in the week (Sunday's excepted) at Mr. WM. STAVERS'S. THIS noble Animal is between three and four feet high, measures eight feet from nostrils to tail, and a beautiful dun color; 11 years old, and weighs near 500 weight. His legs and tail are as thick as those of a common Ox. He was caught in the woods of Greece, in Africa, when a whelp; and brought from thence to New-York. Great attention has been paid in providing a strong substantial Cage, and to have the LION under good command. The person who has the care of him can comb his mane, make him lie down and get up at any time; and it is said by those who have seen Lions in the Tower of London, and many parts, that he is really worth the contemplation of the curious. Price of admittance 9 pence. Portsmouth, May 11, 1802.
AN INVITING BARGAIN.
A pleasant FARM, consisting of ONE HUNDRED Acres of Land, now in the occupation of LEVI COLBY, in
Springfield, in the county of Cheshire, may be bought for six Hundred Dollars, cash in hand, pleasantly situated near a large Pond, in which are plenty of fish, and near a number of settlers—on which land are built a new framed House and a new Barn, with the road between them. Ten acres of said Land are cleared for Grass, and about six or seven more, cut down and burnt over, and some part thereof, now fitted for Spring feeding or planting, and a number of young Apple Trees; it may be entered upon immediately, but if the purchaser cannot go himself, the tenant will clear up and improve the Farm on generous terms; If the purchaser would wish to take a lesser number of acres, Forty thereof will be taken back for another person, at four Dollars, per acre, and not to include the House, Barn, or improvements. Application must be immediately made, or all future expenses for a crop, must be added to the consideration money.—Inquire of the Printers. Portsmouth, April 29, 1802.
TO BE SOLD,
At PUBLIC VENDUE, On Thursday the 27th day of May next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, by virtue of a licence from the Hon. Jeremiah Smith, Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Rockingham—
ALL that valuable real Estate situate in Portsmouth, lately belonging to Mr. THOMAS HART, deceased, consisting of a large mansion House and commodious lot of Land, on the easterly side of Fore street, being an excellent place for trade, with a good water privilege. —A L S O—
One other Lot or Garden spot on the westerly side of said Fore-street, directly opposite said dwelling-house, and is fifty seven feet fronting on said street, and two hundred and twenty feet deep. N. B. There is a part of the Wharf that will be sold separately, either at public or private sale, as may best suit the purchaser of the mansion House and Lot.
The sale will be on the premises, and the conditions of sale, and terms of payment, will then and there be made known;—for further particulars enquire of GEORGE GAINS, Executor. Portsmouth, April 27, 1802. Five Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the night of the 27th of April last, an indentured apprentice named NATHANIEL STEVENS, being about 18 years of age, about 5 feet 10 inches high, of a dark complexion, and black curly hair; bad on when he went away a blue fustout, short blue coat, blue trowsers, and a grayish waistcoat. Whoever will take up and return said runaway, shall receive five dollars reward, and a reimbursement of all necessary charges. All persons are cautioned against harboring, trusting or employing him as they would avoid prosecution. JOHN HAINES. Greenland, May 3, 1802.
Fresh Stationary.
Just received per the Minerva, from London, and now ready for sale, by N. S. & W. PIERCE, corner of Congress and Market-streets. A handsome assortment of STATIONARY. Consisting of Writing and Letter PAPERS: Folio, Pott, Demi and Medium do; Quills; Ink-Powder; Slates; Slate and Lead Pencils; Wafers; Sealing Wax; PEN-KNIVES from 6/6 to 6 cents each. Also—A well selected assortment of Gentlemen's and Ladies' POCKET-BOOKS, THREAD CASES, PURSES, &c. &c.
State of New-Hampshire, County of Strafford.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the town of New-Durham, who have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1801, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber, on or before the 19th day of July next, so much of their land as will be sufficient to pay said taxes, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Capt. JOHN BENNETT, innholder in said town, at ten o'clock, A. M. on said day.
   PROPRIETORS NAMES. No. Lot. Acres. Highway Tax. County Tax. School Tax.     Thomas Langley, 88 125 1 87 19   Jer'y Dufco, & Peter Moe, 28 1 50 50 5   Samuel Chaffey, 1 125 2 0 20   Lemuel Chaffey, 15 125 0 50 5   John Mason & B. Bennett, 69 125 0 60 6   James Smith, 89 125 0 65 7   Jona. Chaffey, jr. 95 125 1 0 10   Joseph Sias, 80 125 2 0 20   Ditto for 1800, omitted, 80 125 2 0 20   Law lot. No. 1, Improved lands of non-residents, 26 99 1 0 10   Robert Burnum, 56 125 1 87 19   Joram Odiorne, 76 1 100 50 25   Robert Kent, 35 1 100 0 20   Nicholas Perryman, 2 125 2 0 20   J. B. Runnels, 81 125 2 0 20   Miles Kenney, Esq. 29 1 50 2 20   Joseph Chaffey, 37 1 50 0 75   DAVID WILLEY, Collector. 8    New-Durham, April 30, 1802.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton, ff.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in Alexandria, in the county and State aforesaid, who are delinquent in paying their highway taxes for the year 1800, that unless they pay the said taxes to me the subscriber on or before the third Monday in July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, so much of their lands as will pay the same, with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Mr. David Atwood, innholder in said Alexandria, unless prevented by previous payment.
   NAMES. No. Acres. Highway Tax. County Tax. School Tax.     Solly & March 12 1 55 20 33   do. 69 1 110 20 33   do. 71 1 110 30 50    PETER LADD, Collector. Alexandria, May 3, 1802.
State of New-Hampshire, Grafton, ff.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in Alexandria, in the county and State aforesaid, who are delinquent in paying their highway and county taxes for the year 1801, that unless they pay the said taxes to me the subscriber on or before the third Tuesday of July next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, so much of their lands as will pay the same with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue at the dwelling-house of Mr. William Crawford, innholder in said Alexandria, unless prevented by previous payment.
   NAMES. No. Acres. Highway Tax. County Tax. School Tax.     John Tolford, Esq. 68 1 30 10 17   Capt. John Tolford, 68 1 120 0 34   do. 77 1 110 20 34   Unknown, 4 12 55 20 34   Unknown, 69 1 110 20 34   Unknown, 7 1 110 20 50    PETER LADD, Collector. Alexandria, May 7, 1802.
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of lands, residents and non-residents, in the town of Alexandria, State of New-Hampshire, county of Grafton.—That whereas, the General Court of this State, on the 12th day of June, 1801, granted a tax of three cents per Acre on all the lands in said Alexandria, (public rights excepted,) for the purposes of repairing, and making any necessary alterations in the present rout of the Road from Hebron through said Alexandria to New-Chester, granting to the resident and non-resident owners of lands in said Alexandria, the privilege of working out the said tax, at the rate of six cents per hour for every able bodied man, finding his own tools and diet, and for a yoke of oxen, the same price, provided the same be done between the 1st day of June, and the 15th day of September next.
This is therefore to notify, that we the subscribers are appointed to assess said tax, and to superintend the same, and hold ourselves in readiness, for that purpose. ROBERT M'MURPHY, } Committee. WILLIAM CRAFORD, } PETER LADD, } Alexandria, May 3, 1802.
WANTED,
IN a small family, a LAD of good character, one who can be well recommended will receive good wages and every encouragement. Inquire of the Printers. April 13.
State of New-Hampshire, Cheshire, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in Cornish, in said county, that at a meeting of the proprietors of said Cornish, duly notified and holden in said town, on the second day of November, one thousand eight hundred and one, by adjournment, a vote was passed to raise a tax of two hundred dollars, which sum was voted to defray the proprietary charges, and defend the town lines, by an assessment ninety two cents was assessed on every hundred acres of land in said town, (public lands excepted) with a warrant thereunto annexed, dated the thirtieth day of November, 1801, hath been delivered to me to collect;—This is therefore to notify said proprietors or owners of lands, that unless they pay said sum of ninety-two cents on each hundred acres, to me the subscriber, on or before the seventh day of June next, ensuing the date hereof, at my dwelling-house in Cornish aforesaid, so much of their lands as will pay said sum and reasonable incidental charges, will be advertised for sale as the law directs, and sold accordingly. NATHANIEL HALL, Proprietor's Collector. Cornish, April 20, 1802.
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given to the owners of lands, residents and non-residents, in the town of Hebron.—That whereas the General Court of this State on the 11th day of June 1801, granted a tax of three cents per acre, on all the lands in said Hebron, (public rights excepted) for the purposes of repairing the roads from Groton through said Hebron to Alexandria, and from Hebron meeting-house to Bridgewater, north of New-found Pond, so called; granting to the resident and non-resident owners of lands in said Hebron the privilege of working out the said tax at the rate of six cents per hour for every able bodied man, finding his own tools and diet, and for a yoke of oxen the same price, provided the same be done between the first of June and the fifteenth day of September next.
This is therefore to notify that we the subscribers are appointed to superintend the same, and hold ourselves in readiness for that purpose. WM. CUMMINGS, } Committee. THO'S PAGE, jr. } Hebron, May 3, 1802.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of lands in the town of Andover, in said State, who have not paid their highway and county taxes for the year 1801, that unless they pay said taxes to me the subscriber, so much of their lands as will pay the same, together with legal charges, will be sold at public vendue, on Friday, the 23d day of July next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, at the dwelling house of Mr. Benjamin Gilley, in said Andover.
   NON RESIDENT PROPRIETORS NAMES. Number. Range. Lot. Acres. Highway Tax. County Tax.     Joseph Gove, 15 1 100 20 9 10   Thomas Gilley, 22 2 80 30 6 15   Samuel French, 24 3 80 33 7 17   Jacob Tice, 24 4 100 95 6 13   Benjamin Swett, 28 4 100 38 7 17   Law Lot, 1st. 30 8 80 5 0 13    David Norton, 32 4 100 25 6 13   Joseph Rawlings, 33 1 80 16 8 0   Samuel Blake, jr. 35 1 80 21 4 11   Joseph Weare, 37 1 80 93 0</