The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1800-03-26 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
— MY COUNTRY'S GOOD SHALL BE MY CONSTANT AIM —
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY JOHN MELCHER, PRINTER TO THE STATE, AT HIS OFFICE CORNER OF MARKET STREET, WHERE SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THIS PAPER, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND ARTICLES OF INTELLIGENCE ARE THANKFULLY RECEIVED.
No. 13, of Vol. XLV.]
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1800.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
TO BE SOLD At Public Auction, At Mr. Greenleaf's Tavern, By Jacob Walden, On Thursday the 3d day of April next, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
The following Estate, viz. THE House & Stores with the Wharf, formerly the estate of Daniel Warner, Esq. deceased, a very valuable privilege.
Two Houses with a large garden, situated at the south part of the town, near Mr. Peter Coffin, being part of said estate. Also, The Wharf and privilege which was part of J. Ayer's estate.
Also, a valuable FARM at the Plains, about three miles from town, improved by Tobias Lear, containing about 160 acres, with a large House and Barn. Likewise,
The Farm adjoining improved by Eliphalet Ayers, with a convenient House and large Barn, containing about 150 acres. Also,
A Farm in Durham, improved by Thomas Vincents, bounded on the river within half of a mile of Piscataqua Bridge, containing upwards of 100 acres.
At the same time will be sold at public auction, several house lots, if purchasers appear.
Conditions to be made known at the time and place. Portsmouth, March 11.
ALL persons indebted to the subscriber, either by account or note of hand of more than six years standing, are hereby desired to settle them without delay, otherwise he will be obliged (in consequence of the Limitation Act) to put them in suit without further notice.
Ammi R. Cutter. Portsmouth, March 10, 1800.
TO BE SOLD, That Valuable Property, BEING THE
WHARF, Graving Beach, and extensive water privilege, belonging thereunto, lying on the east side of Water-street; beginning at the south-west corner of Mr. Wm. Deering's working shop, and runs easterly to the channel; and on Water-street to Liberty-bridge, 160 feet, and from thence easterly, on a parallel with the before mentioned line, to the channel, 500 feet. A Ware-house on the said street, 52 feet length, 26 feet width, and 15 feet post, with a sail-loft and rigging-loft; Likewise a small building for the convenience of pots, kettles and naval stores, when vessels are graving or sheathing. The whole calculated for an excellent Lumber-yard, Wood-wharf, Stores, Tradesmens' shops, &c. &c. with a good and safe beach, for masts, spars and other kinds of timber, and may be enclosed at a trifling expence from the street.
Any private gentleman, or a company, who may incline to purchase, may have an opportunity of making an advantageous spec; by availing themselves of a bargain. Such a privilege, and in such a situation, and upon such terms may not offer again for a century; and there is no impropriety to suggest, (that with only one exception) there is not a privilege in Portsmouth equal to the above, for the purposes herein described. The conditions may be known by applying to
GEO: WENTWORTH. Portsmouth, Feb. 16, 1800.
ALL persons that have any demands against Joseph Nealey, of Nottingham, innholder, are requested to call and settle the same with the subscriber; and those persons that are indebted to the said Nealey, are hereby called upon to pay the same immediately, to prevent cost.
MATTHEW NEALEY, Guardian to said Nealey. Nottingham, March 10, 1800.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands against the estate of Daniel Hilton, late of Newmarket, deceased, are requested to exhibit the same immediately for settlement to the subscriber, executor to the last will and testament of the deceased.
GEORGE HILTON. Newmarket, March 6.
TO BE SOLD BY Samuel Hill, 600 wt. Clover Seed.
Cod Lines, 18, 15, and 12 threaded, by the bale or less. Salmon and Herring Twine, per do. or do.
Salmon and Herring Netts, per do. or do. Cod Hooks, large, middling & small quarter do.
Two hundred barrels Beef, in good order. Thirty-six barrels Salmon. Russia, Philadelphia, and Archangel bar Iron.
West-India and English Goods as usual. Portsmouth, March 19, 1800.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Charles Smart, late of Newmarket, deceased, are desired to exhibit their accounts at the house of the deceased, on the 26th of March instant, the 4th of July, and the 10th of December next, for settlement—and all those that are indebted to said estate are requested to make speedy payment to
MOULTON SMART, Administrator. Parsonsfield, March 3, 1800.
NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed executor to the last will and testament of Mr. JOHN WHITE, late of Haverhill, in the county of Essex, merchant, deceased, and has taken on himself that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. Therefore all persons having demands on the estate of said deceased, are requested to exhibit the same, and those indebted are hereby called on to make immediate payment to
LEONARD WHITE, Executor. Haverhill, (Mass.) March 8, 1800.
PROPOSALS For a New Gazette in Salem.
THE subscriber at the repeated solicitations of his friends and desirous of renewing his typographical labours, has been induced to issue proposals for the publication of a semi-weekly Newspaper in the town of Salem, under the title of
The Impartial Register. It shall be conducted with a sacred regard to its title. The public will shall be its guide, and the public good (not incompatible with an honest livelihood) its aim. Its principles shall be strictly in consonance with the constitution and laws of our happy country.
It shall briefly recite the events in the old world without entering into its politics. It shall faithfully record the official papers of our own country. Unwearied attention shall be paid to its Marine and Mercantile departments. The Muses shall have a place occasionally. Uninfluenced by party, it shall be the Editor's aim to be just. The days of its publication shall be on Mondays and Thursdays. Its publication shall commence early in the month of April.
The public have heretofore had a specimen of the subscriber's ability as an Editor. He humbly solicits their patronage once more, and still remains their obedient Servant. WILLIAM CARLTON.
** It shall be printed on a sheet of the size of a large Demi, with a new type, and good paper, at Three Dollars per annum.
*** Newspaper Printers are requested to forward their Gazettes, directed as above—the Register shall be sent as a compensation therefor.
*** Two JOURNEYMEN are wanted by said CARLTON. Those Printers who will give room to the above a few numbers, will only do as they would wish to be done by. Salem, Feb. 28, 1800.
Five Dollars Reward. RANAWAY on the night of the 17th inst. from on board the ship Hazen, of Salem, now lying at Ringe's wharf; John Calf, seaman, aged twenty-three years, five feet six inches high, light complexion, light hair and light eyes, had on when he ran away, blue jacket, red waistcoat and coarse trowels. Any person or persons who will apprehend and secure said Calf, and give information to the master on board shall be entitled to the above reward.
BENJA. HENDERSON. Portsmouth, March 18, 1800.
FOR THE GAZETTE.
MR. MELCHER, FROM perusing a newspaper of the 10th of March, printed by a Mr. Russell of Gilmanton, I have been able to form some idea of the arts which have been made use of to deceive the people, and mislead them in their choice of Governor. The editor of this paper, who I am informed has borne the character of a truth-teller, appears to me to have been a most successful deceiver. From what I have heard of him, I would wish to retain a good opinion of him; but if he is a true federalist, and man of candor, he will reconsider the sentiments he appears to have advanced, and judge whether he is well founded in his opinions. It behoves an editor (on many accounts) to convey correct opinions upon political subjects, to his customers, firstly, lest by being misguided by him, they should be led to do a real injury to themselves and their country, by discarding their best friends, and secondly, lest his customers should find themselves deceived by him (whether intentionally or not) and put no confidence in him in future. I would now desire him, to ask himself these questions. What injury has Governor Gilman ever done him, that he should enter so warmly into the interest of Judge Walker? Has not Governor Gilman in every office he has sustained, acquitted himself as a real honest, good man—a friend to his country—and every way well qualified to fill each respective office? Does he really suppose the General Court will not amble about where they please, let the Governor live where he will?—has the Court not sat as often in Concord and the vicinity, as at Exeter since he was Governor?—and does he fully believe that 1200 dollars is so enormous a salary, that a man can grow rich upon it as Governor, or the State grow poor by paying it?—or that the State would eventually be benefitted by having Judge Walker for Governor even if he would serve for two hundred dollars less?—whether that can be an object with the State? whether he fully believes in the doctrine, that it is best to turn out faithful and approved officers of government merely because they have been several years in office, and no other objection can be found against them?—and whether this policy is calculated to make good officers—and it is best to let go a certainty, for an uncertainty? whether the respectable farmer in Gilmanton from whom he has received his information, is not a disappointed office seeker, or one who for many years, has had an inveterate hatred and quarrel with Governor Gilman? let him read the first page in the last week's Boston Centinel, and duly consider it—let him consider what is now doing in Congress—in Virginia—the deplorable situation of Pennsylvania—the old maxim of "divide and conquer"—the abuse against the President and every officer of Government with which all jacobin presses teem—and then candidly ask himself, whether a change at this time is safe? or whether innovation (without an absolute necessity being shewn) is not to be deprecated? let him ask himself whether it is proper—candid—or just—to attribute to Governor Gilman, a measure solely of the General Court, and in which he neither had, nor could have any hand—viz. the passing the resolve for purchasing the bank stock—even if the measure was injurious in its tendency; which is not fact? let him duly consider the foregoing, and then candidly say—whether he is not sorry that he has been inadvertently drawn in, to lend his aid towards sowing the seeds of division and discord in the State. Yours, PHILO.
PHILADELPHIA, MARCH 11.
Disaster to the Congress Frigate. Extract from Captain Sever's letter, to the Secretary of the Navy.
"On board frigate Congress, at sea, Jan 14, 1800.
"Under the impression of the most poignant regret, I have the misfortune to report to you, Sir, the disastrous situation of the United States frigate Congress under my command. I failed from Newport on the 6th inst. accompanied by the Essex frigate, Captain Preble, having under convoy, a ship and a brig, belonging to Philadelphia; and a small ship from New-Haven, but finding them to sail very heavily, and two of three being in ballast only, on the day succeeding that on which I left Newport, I determined on leaving them: and with the Essex to make the best of my way, to carry into effect, the instructions with which you had been pleased to honor me. The first three or four days subsequent to leaving port, we had the winds far northwardly, the weather cool, attended with snow and hail. On Saturday the 11th the wind veered to the southward and came on to blow very fresh, attended with warm rain, and a heavy sea; this weather produced an astonishing effect upon my rigging, (which had previously been in very good order) it fretting so much as to induce apprehensions, for the safety of the masts.
The weather being such as to preclude the practicability of setting it up: I caused tackles to be got up to succour the masts, and the rigging to be swifter'd; but unfortunately every step taken to support the masts proved futile. On Sunday morning the 12th it blowing hard, and a heavy sea running, at half past six the mainmast sprung about eight feet above the upper deck: I immediately caused the main yard to be lowered down: (the top gallant yard having previously been sent down, and the top gallant masts housed) on consultation with the officers it was decided as affording the only probable means of saving the mainmast, to endeavour to cut away the main top-mast. This was immediately attempted; Mr. Bosworth, my fourth lieutenant, with four or five smart active men, going into the top to perform the service; while in its execution the mast unfortunately gave way, and in its fall involved the loss of that active, deserving officer; the other men who were aloft, and engaged in the same services were all happily saved. The fall of the mainmast carried away the mizen top-mast, with the head of the mizen-mast. Being under an apprehension that from the roughness of the sea, the hull of the ship might be essentially injured by the action of the wreck, was induced to clear it from the ship with all possible expedition, by which means a very small part only of the rigging and sails attached to those masts were saved. I now turned all my attention to, and made use of every practicable exertion to preserve the foremast; the wind still continuing to blow hard with a very heavy sea, and the ship from the loss of her after masts, laying in the trough and labouring very much—at half past 12 she rolled away her fore top-mast; soon after which it was discovered that the bowsprit was very badly sprung, just without the gammoning. I immediately caused the jib-boom to be rigged in, and endeavored to secure the bowsprit by strong lashings round the heel of the jib-boom; at the same time getting up tackles to the foremast head to secure the mast (which was already sprung) and to relieve, in some measure, the stress upon the bowsprit, caused by the fore and fore preventer stays.
"It is with great regret I am to add that all my endeavours proved of no farther consequence than probably to retard, for a very little time, what eventually took place, at half past 3 P. M. the bowsprit gave way, and, at the same instant the foremast went over the side, leaving us totally dismasted, and with the loss of the principal part of the sails and rigging, which in our then situation it was not practicable to preserve.
"Thus, Sir, we were left, in the short space of a few hours, in a most deplorable situation, entirely at the mercy of the winds and waves; and thus my expectation of being enabled to render important services to my fellow citizens, by affording a protection to their commerce, were at once marred. I hope, Sir, you will do me the justice to believe that this misfortune (which I most sensibly feel) is not attributable to any negligence on my part; every thing practicable having been attempted to ward off the evil which the nature of the circumstances would admit."
A letter from an officer on board the Congress, dated Feb. 24, says, "The fate of the Essex, (of 32 guns, Capt. Preble) is to us unknown.—We are willing to hope she weathered the gale without sustaining much injury, and has proceeded on the voyage. Poor Bosworth perished in discharging with alacrity and gallantry, a most important and hazardous duty. The word to cut away the main-top-mast was no sooner passed, than he was up the shrouds."
Extract of a letter from Capt. Charles C. Russell, of the U. S. ship Herald, dated 25th Jan. 1800, off St. John's, Porto Rico.
"I have the honor to inform you, that on the 21st inst. at 6 o'clock, A. M. I saw a sail in the N. W. quarter, to which I gave chase, and at 9, after firing seven shot at her, bro't her too. She proved to be a French privateer, called La Mutine, commanded by Capt. Lauger, from St. John's, Porto-Rico, and had been out 14 hours; she mounted 6 guns, 12 and 4 pounders, with 60 men, half French and half Spanish."
BOSTON, March 20. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia to his friend in Hartford, dated March 7.
"Congress are still on the resolutions of Livingston, respecting the pirate Nash. This week has been devoted to that subject—when they will arrive at a conclusion, is yet unknown.
"This day I have spent with great satisfaction in attending to the eloquence and profound reasoning of Gen. Marshall. He has given a masterly display of the powers of his comprehensive and correct mind, in a speech of two and half hours long; the whole of which time he commanded the most profound attention from friends and foes.
"The supporters of the resolutions seemed to link under the force of his reasoning—and all their labored arguments passed away like the idle wind. In short, I do think it the best specimen of reasoning I ever heard.
"He has in a clear manner justified the proceedings of the President and satisfactorily illustrated and established a number of very important national principles."
The two Bones of Contention, introduced into Congress the present session by "exclusive Patriotic Democratic Members," will cost the United States between 16,000 and 17,000 dollars! And what, reader, think ye they are? Master Randolph's letter about "mercenaries and raggamuffins,"—and the raw-head-and-bloody-bones of Jonathan Robbins, a convicted murderer and pirate!! Before the session is out, it is expected, they will conjure up some other black business.
S I X T H Congress of the U. States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, March 5.
MR. Gallatin presented a petition from Mr. Voight, chief coiner of the mint, praying he may not be a sufferer, by a theft committed in the mint, the thieves having been detected, convicted, and sentenced to remuneration, but one had died in gaol, and the other had been pardoned by Gov. Mifflin. Committed to committee of claims.
The resolution respecting the purchase of the copper mines, on Lake Superior, was adopted.
BRIGSTOCK—AND OTHERS.
The Gallatin Resolution for calling the papers relative to the trial of Brigstock and others, indicted by the Grand Jury in New-Jersey, for murder and piracy on the high seas on board the Hermione frigate, was taken into consideration, and negatived as follows:—Yeas 46—Nays 46.
The Speaker declared in the negative.
* Brigstock, and others, were indicted in New-Jersey, for murder on board the Hermione, in '99, and the attorney of the United States for that district, was directed by the President of the United States to enter nolle prosequi thereon.

ROBBINS—THE MURDERER.
Mr. Livingston's motion under consideration.—Mr. Bayard spoke against it, for nearly three hours; when the committee rose, and had leave to sit again.
THURSDAY, March 6.
LIVINGSTON'S RESOLUTIONS.
In Committee of the Whole on the Resolutions inculpatory the President. Mr. Nicholas spoke two hours in favor of them, when the question was called for, taken, and decided in the negative—ayes 34, noes 58. The Committee then rose, reported progress to the House, and asked leave to sit again. Granted—ayes 59, noes 38. The House then proceeded to consider the report of the Committee; and the Resolutions were again read. Mr. Gallatin spoke at great length against agreeing in the report of the Committee to reject the resolutions; and at the conclusion of his speech the House adjourned.
FRIDAY, March 7.
A petition was presented, praying for a duty on coach trimmings, to encourage the manufacture of those articles in the U. S.
LIVINGSTON'S RESOLUTIONS.
The House resumed the consideration of the report of the committee upon them. Messrs. Marshall and Dana spoke in favor of the report. An adjournment took place, before any decision was had.
SATURDAY, March 8.
LIVINGSTON'S RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. Nicholas spoke in answer to Mr. Marshall's observations of yesterday, after which the question was taken, Will the House concur in the report of their Committee, and reject the Resolutions? It passed in the affirmative—ayes 61, nays 35. Adjourned—[Mr. Bayard's Resolution, appropriatory of the conduct of the President, will next be taken into consideration.]
MONDAY, March 10.
The Committee of the Whole were discharged from the farther consideration of Robbins' affair—ayes 62, noes 35. Mr. Bayard's Resolution, of course will not come into discussion.
Several Resolutions were submitted by Messrs. H. Lee and Harper—the objects of which were to improve the Post Roads, make new ones, more direct, where practicable, encourage Turnpikes, by authorizing Government to purchase shares in the Companies, and to establish a Board to consist of the Secretaries of Departments and the Attorney General, under the direction of the President, to have the disposal of the fund for these purposes. The Main Post Road from Portland, Massachusetts, to Augusta, Georgia, to have primary consideration.
What has been stated, as a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States, by the Legislature of the Union, was a motion made in the Federal Senate, which was afterwards withdrawn, and a law, competent to the purposes, reported in its stead, which is now under consideration.
TUESDAY, March 11.
Mr. Otis presented a petition of Dr. Mead, of Boston, praying for encouragement by additional imposts on imported Camphor, to a new discovered method of refining that drug. Referred to the suitable Committee.
POST ROADS.
The bill on this subject, was read a second time, and passed to be engrossed.
JUDICIARY SYSTEM.
A bill providing for the better establishment and regulation of the Courts of U. S. was reported, and read.
The Senate informed the House, they had non-concurred the House, in their Resolution, for rising on the first Monday of April.
NEW-YORK, March 13.
This morning arrived the ship Dublin Packet , Capt. Greene, in 77 days from Dublin; the latest papers brought by her are to the 24th of December, containing London news only two days later than the public have been in possession of. The only article of consequence is, that the late rumours of Peace begin to assume a decisive tone. Extracts follow:
LONDON, DEC. 20.
A variety of rumours are in circulation relative to the views of the Cabinet on the Continent. It is said that Mr. Aylesworth, the messenger, who arrived lately from Vienna, bro't dispatches to ministers, which tended to confirm the opinion that Austria is disposed to conclude a peace with France. It is also reported that propositions for a negotiation have actually been transmitted to this country through the medium of the Prussian Cabinet.— Albion.
It is asserted if the Emperor of Germany concludes a treaty of partition with France, at which the feelings of other governments must revolt, he will have cause to dread the indignation of those powers. This cannot be true; and for admitting for instance that England and Russia could endanger his existence as a Prince, what would be
the consequence of an attack by them? The moment the Emperor Francis found himself closely pressed perhaps before, he would throw himself into the arms of France, and thus promote the cause of the revolution, opposition to which is here pretended to be the only object of hostility if England and Russia be sincere in their professions, they would dread attacking Austria, under these circumstances, more than sanctioning her acquisitions.— Ibid.
Among other speculations upon the terms of partition upon which France and Austria may conclude a treaty of peace, it is conjectured, that Bavaria may be sacrificed, the Elector of which has broken all terms with France, and has thrown himself into the arms of Russia. France must, therefore, feel less desire to protect that Electorate, and we all know that Austria has long coveted it as its most darling object. By the secret articles of the treaty of Campo Formio, it is believed part of Bavaria was given to Austria, and by the next treaty the whole of territory may be assigned.—Such an unprincipled act would, probably excite the resentment and, perhaps, the hostility of Russia, which would feel a duty in protecting Bavaria; but if Austria, Prussia and France, sanctioned the measure, as they probably would, the efforts of Russia, could produce no effect.— ib.
It is reported that the Ex-Director Barthelemy has applied to the Consulate for leave to return to France. Should he be refused that permission, it is said, he will go to America.
Several of our newspapers have reported, that La Fayette has received orders to quit Paris.—This is certainly untrue, as he has not been there since his return to France. He resides on his estate at some distance from the capital. Madame La Fayette has seen Buonaparte; but the Consul declined any positive interference, or even avowed knowledge of her husband's return. Sieyes observed a similar conduct, when the same lady waited upon him. Both Sieyes and Buonaparte live in great seclusion, and are seldom to be seen.
BOSTON, March 22.
TRUXTON'S Statement CONFIRMED.
Capt. Harding, who arrived at New-York, on the 14th inst. 25 days from Curacoa, informs, that about the 9th of Feb. the French ship Vengeance , of 54 guns, Capt. Pitot, arrived there entirely dismasted, with 9 feet of water in her hold, having been so injured in an engagement with an American frigate of 38 guns, besides having 100 men killed, and 60 wounded. The Vengeance was from Guadalupe for France, with a valuable cargo and much specie on board. An officer in the government of Guadalupe, and his family were passengers. [ Probably one of the Agents whose arrival we lately heard; and who may have been necessitated to leave the Island. ] Capt. Pitot said he was on the point of striking—and thought himself extremely fortunate to have escaped. He was ignorant what frigate engaged him till an arrival at Curacoa, brought the information.
This intelligence must remove the doubts of those few who have heretofore been of "little faith." And the fact that an "AMERICAN THIRTY-EIGHT BEAT A FRENCH FIFTY-FOUR," will make an universal impression that time will scarcely efface.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
By last night's mail we received the following interesting additional particulars relative to Truxton's Victory.
NEW-YORK, MARCH 15.
We are this day enabled to give further interesting particulars of this almost unparalleled action, from the mouth of Mr. James Howe, who was on board of the Vengeance , before, during, and some days after the conflict.
Mr. Howe, who is sensible and intelligent, informs us, that the Vengeance mounted on her gun-deck 32 long 18's, including 2 that were used as stern-chasers—on her quarter 12 36 pound brass carronades with 4 long 12's—and on her forecastle 6 long 12's—That she had on board 400 men, including 80 passengers, who all assisted during the engagement; besides 36 American Seamen, who were taken out of the prison at Guadalupe to work on board this ship some weeks before the failed, and who nobly refused to fight, and said they considered themselves as prisoners of war, and rather than act offensively against their country, or any nation at peace with them, they would DIE BY THE SWORD! They were then ordered below, where they remained till the firing ceased, as will appear by the subjoined Certificate from the Captain of the Vengeance —of which we have obtained a Translation from the original now in the hands of Mr. Howe. A similar certificate was given to each of
the prisoners, agreeably to promise, on condition that they would exert themselves in getting the wreck into port, which they effected on the fifth day after the engagement.
The Vengeance had 186 ball holes in her hull above water, some having gone through and through her.—Most of the passengers were killed, and from three to five of the wounded died each day before the reached port, one of whom was the sailing master.
Capt. Pitot, is said to be an old and a brave commander, having lost a hand, &c. in former battles. In the present one he had his Trumpet knocked out of his hand by the same ball which took off the arm of a Lieutenant who was standing near him.
It was the number of passengers, with upwards of a million of dollars on board, that made the Vengeance unwilling to come to action. She had been out only 36 hours from Guadalupe, and was bound to Brest.
The particulars of the chase, &c. from Mr. Howe, correspond exactly with those of commodore Truxton, to the Secretary of the Navy.
TRANSLATION.
I, the undersigned, Captain de Vaillean, commanding the ship Vengeance , belonging to the French Republic, at present in the harbour of Curacoa, Certify, to all whom it may concern, that James Howe, an American Seaman, embarked on board the said ship, at Port Liberty, as a passenger, by order of the Agents of the Consuls at Guadalupe—and that he continued on board from the 8th Pluviose to this day.—I also certify, that in consequence of a just demand made by the said James Howe, to me not to serve in case of an engagement, he was put below during the combat which this ship, had from the 12th to the 13th of the present month; that he remained there throughout the whole of it, and that after the action, he wrought with all possible zeal and activity in repairing the damages which this frigate sustained.
In consequence of the services which he rendered on this occasion, I owe him the justice to request every officer commanding French-ships of war, or privateers, not to give nor suffer to be given, to the said James Howe, any hindrance or molestation on his return from this port to the U. S. but on the contrary to render him every assistance in their power, unless he should be found on board a vessel armed against France. In testimony whereof I have signed these presents on board the Vengeance , Curacoa, the 20th Pluviose, eighth year, &c.
D. M. PITOT.
Certified by the Delegate of the Agents of the Consuls of the French Republic to the windward Islands—Curacoa, 20th Pluviose, eighth year, &c.
JOUBERT.
CENTINEL OBSERVATIONS.
The above particulars corroborate the account we gave in the Centinel of the 12th inst. of the supposed antagonist of Capt. Truxton, on the 1st of February; excepting, that the Frenchman mounts 18 and not 24 pounders, and was bound on a hostile, and not on a pacific cruise. The certificate of Capt. Pitot is evidence that he had orders not to respect the American flag if floating on board an armed ship. Some of our French apologists, have attempted to belittle the achievements of our gallant tars, by describing the antagonist of the Constellation as a French lower of marque, or a small British frigate; or else an American cruiser—but we have seen a gentleman who saw the Vengeance launched at Nantz, who affirms her to be the stoutest frigate he ever saw, being much larger than the Constellation , whom the English commanders call "a 74 in disguise."—This engagement, therefore, from the Frenchman's own confession, has added an additional demonstration, that an American second-rate frigate is an overmatch for one of the largest first-rate frigates in the world, fought by an old brave and experienced officer. If we compare the relative force of the two combatants we shall be astonished at the issue:—The force of the Constellation is twenty-eight 18 pounders, six 12's, and four 9's. A discharge of all her guns, therefore, gives but 612 weight of shot—whereas a discharge from the guns of the Vengeance gives 1128 pounds—an odd of 516 pounds in favour of the Frenchman every discharge.—It is not pretended, that this action, glorious as it is, can be of sufficient consequence, to influence the negotiation (if any such there be) at Paris; but it will have its due weight in the West-India seas, and on the professional men of all nations.—It is to be lamented, that the loss of Capt. Truxton's mast, prevented his making a prize of his gallant combatant and her booty;—but as it is now known where the Frenchman and cargo is; and as a principal part of that cargo, without question, has been plundered or stolen from American citizens, it cannot be
doubted, that our cruisers will have orders to keep a sharp look out after her; and we hope still to have the pleasure of announcing her capture by an American vessel, and of seeing her ill-gotten wealth restored to its rightful owners.
IMPORTANT NEWS
Begin to pour upon us. An arrival at New-York has furnished English dates to December 31st, thirteen days later than before received. An important article by this arrival is, the complete organization of a new Constitution in France, which establishes an Elective Monarchical Republic. Buonaparte has been chosen unanimously First Consul; and his colleagues are Cambaceres and Lebrun.
By last night's mail we received an official copy of this Constitution. It is lengthy, consisting of 95 articles. As we cannot present it intire this day, we hasten to give an outline of it:—
THE SUPREME EXECUTIVE power is vested in three Consuls, chosen for ten years. The Chief Consul PROPOSES all the Laws of the Republic; appoints all officers; forms all treaties; and commands the army and navy. These powers he executes solely. In other acts of government he advises with the other two Consuls. His salary is 500,000 franks per ann. (100,000 dollars) The other Consuls' salaries are 150,000 franks per ann. They can be re-chosen.
THE TRIBUNATE consists of 100 persons, elected for five years, after a long process of filtration from the people. It receives laws from the First Consul; discusses them publicly; decides upon them; and afterwards refers its decisions by three orators to the Legislative body. The annual salary of a Tribune is 15,000 franks.
THE LEGISLATIVE BODY consists of 300, chosen for five years. It hears the debate of the law by the orators of the Tribunate and the Government; it then decides on the law by secret scrutiny, and without any discussion on the part of its members. It cannot sit but four months in a year; unless specially convened by The Government . The annual salary of a Legislator is 10,000 franks.
THE CONSERVATORY SENATE is to consist eventually of 80 members; CHOSEN FOR LIFE. They fill their own vacancies; but the Consuls, at the expiration of their term of service, become Senators for life.—The Senators are ineligible to any other public function.—Citizens Sieyes, and Roger Ducos are appointed Senators; who with Cambaceres and Lebrun are to choose a majority of the first Senate; and that majority appoint the new.
There is to be Council of State to draw up Laws for the Consuls, &c.
The people have the immediate choice of no officers but Justices of the Peace.—To speak in American language, the qualified citizens in towns nominate a confidential list equal to one tenth of their whole number. This one tenth are eligible for municipal offices, and nominate another list of one tenth of their own members, who are eligible to hold State offices:—this State list also nominate one tenth of their number; and this third tenth are alone eligible to public national functions. This last tenth compose what is called the national list.—It is sent to the Senate; and from it the Consuls, Legislators, Tribunes, Judges, and Commissaries a la Responsabilité are to be elected.
A declaration of the Rights of the citizen is attached to this Constitution; with many good general dispositions. The trial by jury is established.
The above is a hasty outline of the new Constitution, which we can assure our readers from sufficient evidence, has been adopted with great unanimity, and was in operation in France, at the close of the last year.—It certainly is a new thing under the sun. Were its qualities divided by sixths, three of them would be found to be aristocratic, two monarchical, and one democratic. How long it will last, no one can tell; but as Buonaparte has the appointment of all officers from the highest to the lowest, except Justices of the Peace, and the initiation of all the laws, it will be his fault if he does not lay a durable foundation.
We learn from New-York, that the Portsmouth ship of war, of 24 guns, Capt. M'Neil, has been ordered by government to be got ready for sea in 12 days, to sail with dispatches for France.
Constellation Frigate.
Capt. Beresford, of his Britannic Majesty's ship Unity , has informed Lt. Hillier, of the American navy, that westward of St. Croix, he fell in with the Constellation and Insurgente frigates, bound to Jamaica; the former having lost her main mast and mizen mast, in an action with a French 54 gun ship. Capt. B. offered
Capt. Truxton every assistance; and was in no doubt but he would arrive safe in Jamaica in course of a few days; where he would find every necessary to refit for sea. Capt. Truxton has arrived at Kingston, Jamaica.
It is an interesting enquiry to ascertain the saving by convoy, &c. which our navy has effected for the two last years:—
For the last year only, the exports were 78 } millions. And the imports about 72 }
150 millions.
The shipping carrying the above may be valued at about one fifth, 30 millions.
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By the exertions of our navy, at least one fourth of the above was saved in one year.
In the New-York Legislature the Bill "directing the appointment of Electors of President and Vice President of the U. S. by a popular vote of the people of the State," has been rejected, 54 to 49.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
It is expected the Philadelphia of 44 guns, Capt. Decatur; or the Chesapeake, of 44 guns, Capt. Barron—both of which are ready for sea, will be dispatched to the East-Indies, to supply the station intended for the Congress frigate.
The Warren ship of war, of 18 guns, Capt. Newman, has convoyed home a fleet of merchantmen from the Havana.
FROM NORFOLK, MARCH 4.
On Friday morning last a duel was fought at the Sycamores near this borough, by a Capt. T. master of a brig now in the harbour, and Lieut. S. of the U. S. frigate Congress , in which the former was shot through the body. We are happy to find the wound has not proved mortal, and that there are favorable symptoms of a speedy recovery.
Marine Intelligence.
Savannah, Feb. 25.
Arrived, the brig Hannah , Capt. James Cannon, 25 days from St. Vincent, who informs, that previous to his departure, the Cork fleet had arrived, under convoy of one frigate, one 44, and a sloop of war, who on their passage to windward of Barbadoes, fell in with two French frigates and one corvette, having on board Victor Hughes, with 1200 troops, bound to Cayenne—the British frigates engaged the two French frigates two hours, on the approach of the 44 they took to their heels—they were pursued for 24 hours, without success. The Captain of the sloop of war, at the commencement of the action run off, and was immediately on his arrival in port, sent to England under arrest.
Baltimore, March 10.
Arrived on Saturday, ship Felicity , Capt. Langdon, 70 days from Hamburg. His papers, we suppose, must be as late as the 20th December.
Philadelphia, March 11.
The following list of vessels, which sailed from Havanna the 17th ult. under convoy of the Warren sloop of war.
Snow Mary , Fears, for Newport, R. I. Polly, —, Boston; Punch, Sabians, Rhode-Island; Union, —, Boston; Ranger, —, do. Maria, —, Newport, R. I. Washington, Tripp, do. Jolly Robin, Cook, Providence; Lydia, of do.
A few days previous to the fleet leaving the Havanna, two 74 gun ships and a Spanish packet, having on board eleven millions of dollars, arrived there from Le Vera Cruz.
The ship Francis , of Salem, from Norfolk, loaded with Flour and Tobacco, was cast away on the point going into the Havanna, vessel entirely lost—crew and a small part of the cargo saved.
Left at the Havanna, 150 sail of Americans.
New-York, March 13.
Arrived—brigs, Aurora , Noble , Martinique ; Fair Trader, Barnes , New-Prudence; schrs. Two Sisters , Taylor, Port-de-Paix; Allert , Wakefield, Havanna; Dolphin , Carpenter, N. Orleans; Dublin Packet , Green, Dublin; Penelope , Rich, Jamaica; Orpheus , Annable , Port de Paix; also, arrived the English sloop of War, Hind , from a cruise.
Boston, March 18.
This day arrived, schrs. Ranger , Trott of Wiscasset , 20 days from Martinique. No news. Sailed in co. with schrs. Sally , Renwick , of Newburyport. Left at St. Pierres, 16 or 17 sail of Americans, homeward bound, waiting for convoy. Spoke nothing. Fish was from 6 to 7 dollars, and rising at Port Royal.

Important Foreign News,
Has been received at N. York, by the Supply, from Liverpool—Dates to Dec. 31st.
New French Constitution adopted.
PARIS, Dec. 14.
YESTERDAY the new Constitution was signed by the Members of the Legislative Committee, ratified by the Consuls and ordered to be presented forthwith to the French people, for acceptance.
Letters from Vendome, of the 14th Frimaire, state, that since the amnesty, the Chouans are assembling near Lude, and form a camp of 10,000 men.
DECEMBER 15.
The three Consuls were named the day before yesterday by the two Commissions. Buonaparte was unanimously appointed first Consul, Cambacérès and Lebrun had each 21 votes. The Consuls, and five persons who are to assist them, met last night to appoint the Conservators to the number of 60. These 60 will elect the Tribunes and Senators. The Consuls appoint the Ministers and the thirty Councillors of State.
The new Constitution was published yesterday at Paris with much pomp.
DECEMBER 16.
This day all the troops composing the 17th division assembled in the Camp de Mars, to take the oath to the new Constitution.
Arrival of our Commissioners.
DECEMBER 18.
The American Ambassadors, who have been appointed to negotiate with France, have just landed at Lisbon, from whence they will proceed to Paris.
The Constitution does not prevent the first Consul from taking the command of the armies. Thus it is said that if Buonaparte does not this winter induce Austria to make peace, his intention is in the spring to put himself at the head of the Armies to sign a peace in the heart of Germany.
The registers of acceptance and non-acceptance are opened at Paris. The confidence is prodigious, and the whole of the votes almost are in favour of the new Constitution.
DECEMBER 20.
It has been insinuated that the registers will one day serve for lists of proscription; but we hear they are to be burnt as soon as the numbers are known.
It appears from the speeches of the King of Prussia to Duroc, as well as from different reports from Constantinople, that the Porte has altogether given up Egypt.
The Helvetic Government is about to experience a change necessary to disappoint projects unfavourable to the independence and unity of that republic.
Three hundred and twenty Members of the Council of Five Hundred have accepted and signed the new Constitution; which, considering the number of Deputies excluded, and of those on mission, makes upwards of seven-eighths of what remain.
It is believed that the members of the Conservative Senate hitherto elected are 31.
STRASBURGH, DEC. 7.
It is said, but it seems rather incredible, that the army of the Danube delayed its crossing the Rhine, and its entry into Suabia, only because the Commander in Chief expected to go and command another army.
The army of the Danube consists of 90,000 effective men, and receives daily reinforcements from auxiliary battalions. The latter perform garrison duty, while the garrison troops join the effective divisions. The 25th demi-brigade, light infantry, and the second of the line, have been detached to the army of Italy, under General Brune.
The French troops, who, from want of provisions and pay, had been quartered and supported in the houses of the Swiss people, now begin to receive their pay and provisions regularly.
The Archduke Charles for some days past has sent reinforcements to the army opposed to ours under Le Courbe. The Austrians have availed themselves of the reinforcements received, to attack our army.
On the 2d, 3d, and 4th December there were very spirited actions; the left of the army, commanded by Gen. Baraguay d'Hilliers, at first had gained some advantages, and repulsed the enemy; but the right and centre having been obliged to yield to superior numbers, the division which had advanced was obliged to fall back.
Dec. 5, the head quarters of the army were at Manheim. An armistice had just then been concluded between Gen. Staray and the commander of the Republican troops.
General Baraguay d'Hilliers now commands in chief, provisionally, the
whole left wing of the armies of the Rhine and Danube united.
General Dessois, Moreau's Chief of the Staff in Italy, will hold the same place in the two united armies, where Moreau is anxiously expected.
LONDON, DEC. 20.
We yesterday received, by express, Paris papers to the 13th inst; they contain no military fact that is at once authentic and of much importance. An affair took place on the 23d ult. in the Riviers de Ponenti, in which the imperialists were the assailants, and in which the republicans do not positively arrogate to themselves the victory. They say that the loss of the Austrians has been very considerable, amounting to 2000 men—the ordinary manner in which they colour a defeat.
In Switzerland there is nothing new. The French army is increasing there every day in the absence of its commander. Our readers are already apprized that Massena has repaired to Paris, and exchanged the command of the army of the Danube for that of the army of Italy; and that the former of these, with that of the Rhine incorporated, is placed under the orders of Moreau.
The French papers contain letters from Augsburg, of a date two days more recent than those brought us by the last mail, from which it appears that the Russians were decidedly about to pass the Lech, and to march into Bavaria.
The banks of the Neckar offer more interesting matter than those of the Bormida and the Stuta. The reinforcements sent by the Archduke to Gen. Staray have enabled him to attack and defeat the republicans. Engagements took place on the 2d, 3d and 4th, which were both warm and general. The French do not disguise that they were entirely to their disadvantage; and this we may easily judge, by seeing, that on the 5th their head quarters had retreated as far as Manheim, and that their army, which is now commanded by Baraguay d'Hilliers, had at the same period taken that concentrated position at the confluence of the Neckar and the Rhine, which it had occupied after every one of its former three defeats. This information is conveyed to us in a letter from Strasburgh, of the 7th inst, and inserted in the Moniteur of the 12th. The same letters add, what, if true, would be of very great importance in the present situation of affairs, that an armistice was concluded on the 5th between Gen. Staray and Baraguay d'Hilliers. Another letter from Strasburgh, of so late a date as the 8th, in the Clef du Cabinet, confirms this armistice, which it states to be concluded for 18 days from the 6th inst. subject to the ratification of the two hostile governments; but hostilities were not to be renewed without notice, should it not be ratified.
Naples, notwithstanding all that has been done by the Turks, Russians, Calabrians, &c. it should seem, is not yet reduced into a state of regular government; and the king, it is said, will not visit his capital until the month of May.
Before Capt. Hard left Sicily, Sir Thomas Trowbridge had proceeded to Malta to command the blockade of that island.
One of the last ordinances of the Emperor Paul in regard to dress is, that every person shall have his whiskers cut off. No other than cocked hats and full dressed coats are permitted at Peterburgh; and when his Imperial Majesty appears, though the weather be ever so bad, and the streets dirty; every person must get out of his carriage and paddle through the mud, while he passes. No one is permitted to walk in the Imperial gardens with his hat on.
BOSTON, March 24.
COMMERCIAL.
Capt. TALBOT, of the United States frigate Constitution, has officially notified the American Merchants, that there is great danger in sending their vessels directly to Port Republic, from the increased number of Rigaud's armed boats in the Bite of Leogane; and recommends their touching at Cape Francois, for the purpose of waiting a convoy which will sail from the Mole for Port Republican, every fourteen days.
The Ligurian Republic has also had its 18th Brumaire. The Legislature has declared there is no longer any Directory, and has appointed three Consuls who are directed to establish a government on the model of that which France has just adopted. The news of the late revolution has been received with enthusiasm at Madrid. The King expressed his particular satisfaction to our ambassador.
[Paris paper.]
FROM SURRINAM.
By gentlemen from Surrinam, we learn, that the British establishment there expects a visit from the French at Cayenne. Victor Hughes, who commands at Cayenne, lately sent 40 prisoners to Surrinam, with a written message to the British Commandant, expressing a wish for a reciprocation of mutual good offices, until the visit which he intended speedily to make to Surrinam, should be accomplished. The French at Cayenne are said to be about 1500 strong:—the British at Surrinam about 800; but not one vessel of war. Governor Frederici, was disposing of his property, and intending to take up his residence in the United States.—A perfect understanding is not kept up between the British and Dutch; and it is doubtful, in case of an attack from the French, which standard the latter would rally around.
PORTLAND, MARCH 17.
From INDIA.
Thursday last arrived here ship Azmezon, Capt. Trivitt, from Calcutta. The Capt. has politely furnished me with the Gazettes of that city as late as Nov. 20. They are mostly occupied with a series of interesting documents found in the palace of the late Tippoo Sultan.—The Asiatic Mirror contains the proclamation of the governor of the Isle of France, wherein he says "we require the tribunals to pronounce the confiscation of all the American vessels which have or shall be brought into this Port, as well as the property with which they may be laden."—Another paper contains a letter from Pondicherry, from which the following is extracted:—"An American prize was captured in the Straights of Sunda, by a small French privateer with 30 men. She boarded the American, and after fighting 3 quarters of an hour on his deck, she was taken. The American had five men killed, and the French three, besides a great many wounded on both sides. The American had a commission from his government."
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
New-York, March 13.
The sloop Sally, of New Haven, Trowbridge sailed from Martinique the twenty-seventh ult. Capt. Trowbridge informs that a fleet of American vessels was to sail in a day or two under convoy of an English letter of Marque.
By the schooner Aurora, we learn that a frigate, with her sails, &c. full of shot holes, was seen going into Baltimore.
On Saturday arrived here from Batavia, the ship Zombas, Capt. Depeyer, which place she left the 26th of October. As she passed fort Jay, she fired a well-timed salute. She sailed in company with the ships Mary, Philips, of Baltimore; John Jay, Olney, Providence; Criterion, Chace, Boston; Triumph, Richard, Baltimore.
March 11th arrived the ship Indian Chief, in 140 days from Calcutta. Capt. Service sailed with an English fleet, and kept company with them eight days. Left with the fleet, the ship Harmony Capt. Culluck, bound to Philadelphia and a small American ship called the Roebuck.
Capt. Service informs, that the brig Hannah, of Salem, reported to have been lost in a gale near the Cape of Good Hope, had arrived safe at that place. List of privateers or French cruisers which were in the Straights of Sunda, when we left Batavia, and had been there 10 days.
Ship L'Union, Capt. Le Mame, 30 guns.
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These ships had captured several vessels whose crews had arrived at Batavia, before we left it, in consequence of orders from the Isle of France, to capture all American property. There was also a privateer brig in the road of Batavia of 14 guns, ready for sailing.
Boston, March 22.
This day arrived schooner Powder Point, capt. Carver, 40 days from Hispaniola, where he was carried in by Rigaud's barges, his cargo sold by the administration, reserving enough to pay duties left there. Kitty of Plymouth, also brought in by the barges, no person on board; also left there schooner Dolphin, Tapley, (capt. dead) and schooner Betty, both of Boston. March 2, lat. 33, long. 75, 50, spoke brig Favourite, Ruff, of Salem, from N. C. bound to Grenada, who generously supplied capt. C. with a man to assist him, having previously sprung a leak.
March 23. Arrived this day, schooner Peggy, Allen, from St. Kitts and Nevis, 27 days.
Some day arrived, schr. Bee, Tyler, from Surrinam. Said 6th Feb. under convoy of the Moreland, capt. Rogers, and in company with the Washington, Bunes, New York; John, Coggin, Providence; Atlantic, Phillips, Portsmouth; New Adventure, Homer, Boston; Friendship, Young, Boston; Brandywine, Arnold, Rhode Island; George, Barron, Baltimore; Chance, Church, Hartford.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Beebe, of the brig Fox, of New-York, dated Mississippi River, 26th February, 1800.
On our passage from New-York, Feb. 9, saw a schooner with both her masts by the side, and a signal of distress flying. On coming up with her, she proved to be the Sphinx, of Boston,
Charles Hodder master, bound to the Havannah.—Sailed up and wished to be taken on board the vessel, being so leaky could not keep her free. It then blowing very fresh and a heavy sea running, could only with difficulty and great hazard save the crew, six in number, which two days after put on board another schooner bound to Havannah. From the weather, could not save any thing whatever from the wreck.
Salem, March 21.
Yesterday we had news of Capt. Ohear and Upton, in brigs from Hamburg bound to Salem, for whose safety apprehensions have been for a considerable time entertained. A letter from Capt. Ohear informs, that he had been taken by the French, and retaken and carried into Nevis by the English: he complains of being plundered by the latter. Previous to being captured, he had picked up the crew of a schooner belonging to Mr. Scobie of Marblehead, bound to Bilboa, which had foundered. When captured by the French, they took every person out of his vessel, except himself and a negro boy.—By Capt. Ohear's letter, we learn that Capt. Upton was at St. Thomas's, having been blown off the coast, losing his masts, the mate (Mr. Ebenezer Tucker) and two of his men.
PORTSMOUTH, MARCH 26.
VOTES FOR GOVERNOR.
   Gov. GILMAN. WALKER.     Number published 4336 2747   Andover, 105 14   Alexandria, 36 0   Bridgewater, 58 6   Brookline, 34 0   Bradford, 7 44   Chesterfield, 296 3   Chichester, 0 94   Canterbury, 22 125   Clarendon, 162 2   Dunstable, 70 7   Deerfield, 28 149   Epsom, 27 55   Fishersfield, 2 40   Francesstown, 33 77   Grafton, 63 18   Groton, 71 0   Hampton, 74 80   Hebron, 44 0   Haverhill, 85 5   Hillsborough, 13 56   Lebanon, 155 3   Lee, 0 117   Marlborough, 48 0   New-Chester, 82 0   New-Holderness, 72 2   New-Castle, 5 50   Newport, 114 3   Orford, 123 3   Plymouth, 112 1   Piermont, 14 46   Rumney, 70 4   Sandwich, 142 5   Seabrook, 38 29   Thornton, 49 6   Tamworth, 92 5   Weare, 5 202   6687 3990   3990  
Majority 2697 for Gilman
"Not like the friends of Government, are its enemies asleep. Not like the industrious, the contented farmer, tradesman, merchant, who love peace and pursue it without noise, are they without union and system. Depend upon it my fellow-countrymen that without extra exertions our ruin is inevitable. A conspiracy as black as the abysses that yawns below them is completely organized. From south to north; from west to east has the dangerous poison been disseminated. The incurable disorder of anti-federalism, has arisen to a dangerous height. In whatever shape the monster appears, whether fawning or rampant, the blow, the fatal blow is aimed directly or indirectly at our worthy President. And when facts are known it may not appear surprising that his re-election greatly depends on our union in federal men to fill the various departments in our State Government on the ensuing election."
NAVAL ARTICLES.
The Maryland, of 20 guns, Capt. Rogers; and the Baltimore, of 20 guns, Capt. Cooper, have conveyed a squadron from Surrinam as far as lat. 28, 20.
The Petapco, of 18 guns, Capt. Geddes, has conveyed a squadron from New Orleans, into safe latitudes. The British sloop of war Hind, Capt. Lancum, of 28 guns, has arrived at New-York from Nova Scotia.
The property of the citizens of the United States, which crossed the ocean in 1799, is estimated at ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY MILLIONS of Dollars. It is not erring, to say, our Navy has prevented above one quarter of this immense sum falling into the hands of the French and other freebooters.—No wonder the Democrats and Jacobins are wishing the annihilation of our armed vessels! No wonder they curse our honest tars, and verate our intrepid commanders! The cause is thus developed.
MARINE NEWS.
Capt. Damerell, arrived here from Guadalupe, which place he left the 2d of Feb. where he had been carried in by a French privateer, and his vessel (schooner Lark) condemned, informs that the French have 140 privateers out of Guadalupe, which carried in a great number of American vessels daily. The schooner Endeavour, Capt. James Holmes, was taken and carried into Guadalupe while he was there.
Friday evening arrived here, brig Dispatch, Capt. Pray, in 30 days from Tobago. Left there, brig Hitty, capt. Nathan Lord; capt. Peter Turner, in the ship Two Brothers; capt. Charles Blunt, in a schooner; captain Joseph Noble in the brig Risag-Sun; captain Parsons in the ship Fanny, and capt. Shackford in the brig Little Cherub, all of this port. Capt. Waitscoat, in a schooner, from Boston; captain Merrill, in the barque Truxton, of Kennebec; captain Kempton of Boston; captain Goddall of Salem.
Sailed from Tobago, 3 days before the Dispatch left there, captain Follett, in the ship Hero; capt. Shapley, in ship Amity, of this port. Capt. Smith, bound to Boston; and captain Mason, of Kennebec, sailed for Carolina.
Spoke the 14th inst. schr. Rambler, from New-York, 9 days out, in lat. 38, 16, long. 68. 15th inst. spoke capt. David Hayde, in a ship from Tortola, bound to Boston, in lat. 40, 11, long. 69, spoke the 19th inst. Capt. Samuel Treat, in a ship 112 days out from Calcutta, bound to Boston, same day spoke Capt. Peter, in a brig bound to Kennebec, from St. Thomas, one 20 days, lat. 39, long. 68, 30.
DIED —At Newmarket, on Saturday the 8th inst. Mrs. Elizabeth Hilton, Æt. 31, wife of Mr. Winthrop Hilton, of that town.—Few deaths are attended with more painful circumstances; Mrs. Hilton, having lived in a married state, not quite a year, into which she entered, with the flattering prospects of future happiness: when alas! she was suddenly torn from a tender husband, and an infant but 10 days old; from an affectionate mother, sisters and friends. She was an amiable and agreeable woman, and her death is sincerely lamented by all her connections.
On Sunday, the 9th day of March inst. departed this life in the 66th year of her age, Mrs. Mary Shute, the amiable and much respected Consort of Mr. John Shute, of Newmarket; and on Wednesday her remains were committed to the silent grave, attended by a numerous train of deeply affected and sincerely mourning friends.—She has left an affectionate husband to reverence her memory, and two affectionate children to inherit her virtues, and imitate her examples. In this town, a child of Mrs. Nelson.
MORNING SCHOOL.
MR. Payson's Morning School , will be opened at the north school house, for the reception of Misses, on the 14th of April; where will be taught, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, &c. &c. Portsmouth, March 24, 1800.
By Licence from the Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, TO BE SOLD
At PUBLIC AUCTION, At the dwelling house of the Widow Mary Sanborn, in Exeter, on Tuesday the 15th day of April, 1800, at 2 of the clock in the afternoon;
A PEW in the new meeting house in Exeter—also the LANDS owned by Abraham Sanborn, late of said Exeter, deceased, in Sanbornton, being about 40 acres.—Also the Lands owned by the said deceased in Effingham, viz. lot N o 69 in the 2d division, drawn to the original right of Jonathan Page, containing about 200 acres.—Also so much of the Lands owned by the said deceased in said Exeter, as shall with the lands aforesaid, produce on the sale 2500 dollars.
MARY SANBORN, } Executrix BENJAMIN SHAW, } ters. Exeter, March 21, 1800.
A PASTURE for Sale.
TO BE SOLD At AUCTION, On Tuesday the 15th day of April, at Mr. GREENLEAF's Tavern (if not before disposed of at private sale.)
VALUABLE Pasture, containing about 15 acres, situate on the north side of the upper millpond, adjoining the estate of Col. S. Sherburne.—Many circumstances combine to enhance its value, among which are, its adjacency to the town, and convenient situation for water carriage, a part of it near the shore, being very suitable for a brick-yard, it contains also a spring of excellent water.
The terms and price will be reasonable, if any person should wish to purchase at private sale—otherwise it will be sold at auction as above. For particulars apply to SAM'L SPARHAWK. Portsmouth, March 25, 1800.
ALL persons having demands upon the estate of Mr. PETER BALL, late of Portsmouth, yeoman, deceased, are requested to present their accounts to the subscriber for settlement, and those indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
MARK ROGERS, Attorney to the Executrix. Portsmouth, March 26, 1800.