The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1799-06-04 00:00:00

THE New Hampshire Gazette.
— MY COUNTRY'S GOOD SHALL BE MY CONSTANT AIM —
PORTSMOUTH: (NEW-HAMPSHIRE)—PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY 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.
Vol. XLIII.—Numb. 2218.]
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1799.
[One Dollar & half pr. Annum.]
POLITICAL MISCELLANY.
The True American.—No. VIII.
"While we calculate the cents and mills which the preservation of Liberty would cost us individually, the enemy will take possession of the Citadel."
WE have seen that the domineering spirit of France has respected neither Republics nor Monarchies, and that it has spared neither Ecclesiastical States, nor submissive loyalties; we have been convinced that humiliation produces no security, and that the most solemn treaties secure no exemption, either from depredation or revolution.—But the history of the nations which have known France, is not yet completed, and of course the detail of her outrageous usurpations is equally incomplete. Naples chanced to be within the vortex of this revolutionary volcano.—More dreadful than that of Vesuvius, instead of overwhelming single cities, and individual vineyards, the lava of French freedom has subverted the establishments, and destroyed the happiness and order of the whole Neapolitan nation. If ever a nation was blessed with an amiable prince; with a mild and beneficent sovereign—if ever a monarch reigned in the affections of his subjects, rather than by the force of his prerogative—it was the present King of Naples.—I call him the present King of Naples, because his head has not yet passed under the operation of the revolutionary machine, and because nothing but the terror of the French arms prevents his being reinstated on his throne, as he has ever continued to be enthroned in the hearts of a loyal and affectionate people.—The King of Naples was induced with the pacific, rather than the heroic virtues.—His life has been devoted to the increase of the happiness of the human race, rather than to the enlargement of his dominions, or the accumulation of power.—It was not enough however to have deserved success from the virtues of his life—it was not enough to have cultivated and acquired the love and veneration of a loyal and grateful people.—It was not enough that he had pursued a pacific policy towards all nations and a friendly one towards the Government of France.—Still he was deficient in that cunning foresight, which would have enabled him early to have discerned the ambitious designs and insidious policy of the French.—Still he was deficient in that heroic firmness which was necessary to look his danger in the face, and to prepare to repel it—still he was more deficient in that true policy which I am recommending; "that of sacrificing present convenience, temporary good, pecuniary considerations, to future safety, permanent happiness and the dearest and most valuable rights."—The roaring of the conflagration of Switzerland, and Rome, at last awakened him from his dream, and the slay of Lord Nelson's victory electrified and gave him vigor. He rose like Sampson in his might, but he knew not that DELILAH had shorn him of his locks. He marched an army large and powerful enough to have given and preserved the liberties of all Italy, but it was a mighty pageant, fitted only for theatrical representation, and destined to terminate in a tragic catastrophe.—France had been long at war with him in secret, as she is with all nations, with her gold and with her principles. She had promised the officers of his army better pay and greater promotions—she could with justice point to her own army, and say, that they rioted upon the miseries of their fellow citizens; that they feasted if the people starved. An Executive Directory was to be created at Naples, and the most ambitious looked forward with ardour to the Imperial Purple. By such intrigues, and actuated by such motives, the army of the King of Naples became his most formidable foe. Neither the honor of soldiers, nor the patriotism of citizens were any check to the vilest treachery and the foulest treason which has stained the page of history for centuries. Thus fell the Government of Naples, as many others have fallen, and as the whole world will eventually crumble, if they continue to be actuated by a narrow parsimonious policy; and so long as they persist in valuing their money more than their liberties.
I cannot however, drop this subject without shedding a tear over the fate of unhappy Switzerland. I have reserved it as the last example of the ruinous policy of temporising with such an insatiable foe as France.
The Swiss are peculiarly intitled to the utmost stretch of our sensibility and compassion—whether we consider the bravery, the heroism and the perseverance by which they achieved their liberties:—Whether we review the wise, prudent and pacific policy which they have pursued towards all nations, for the last century: whether we reflect on the acts, industry, simplicity, frugality, morals, religion, science, and domestic and social happiness, which characterized the hardy inhabitant of those mountains and vallies; or whether we compare the political establishments, the administration, the factions, the diplomatic history, the intrigues and usurpations of the French, upon the Helvetic union, with the correspondent traits & incidents which have occurred in the late history of the American union: In either of these views, the history of Switzerland is an interesting lesson, and its fate a solemn warning to the people of these United States. Switzerland was once a province of Austria;—America was a province of Great-Britain. About 500 years since oppression drove the Swiss into a struggle with their tyrant, the Duke of Austria, in which they were successful. About 25 years ago, like oppression drove the Americans to resort to like measures, in which they were alike successful. The Swiss formed a confederacy for the preservation of those liberties which their blood and their treasure had dearly purchased. The Americans entered into a confederation for the same important objects. The Swiss have cultivated a pacific policy, avoiding all ambitious schemes of conquest, and all interference with the quarrels of Europe, with a very few exceptions. The United States have been equally pacific—avoiding all hostility, except an unavoidable rupture with our savage neighbours. The Swiss are a well-informed, sober, industrious, religious people. The characteristics of the first settlers of America, were the same;—and we hope their descendants will endeavor to retain their purity and their morals. The Swiss have been remarked for their love of Independence. The Americans boast much of theirs; it is to be hoped they will again evince it in their resistance to France. The Swiss governments were moderate, and were supported solely by the affections of the people. The American Government exists only in public opinion, it depends upon the breath of the people. The Swiss administration had been victorious, pure and wise; defying the breath of calumny, and commanding the admiration of enlightened foreigners. The administration of the United States has been pure, more wise, and though calumniated without cause, still respected at home, but infinitely more respected abroad. The Swiss had been in solemn league and treaty with the French for 150 years. The Americans have been in alliance with France for 20 years. The Swiss solemnly performed, and religiously respected the stipulations of their treaties.—The Americans not only did that as conscientiously, but they embraced revolutionary France, with the romantic ardor of real friendship. The French broke their treaty with Switzerland, early in the Revolution;—massacred the Swiss troops, in cold blood, and sent home whole regiments to starve, which they were bound by treaty to support. France violated its treaty with America, in 1793, and has continued to plunder and rob us, in direct contempt of their stipulations, from that moment to the present.—France sent a cunning Minister to Switzerland, to divide the Swiss nation, and to erect a faction in the interest of the Republic.—America was favoured in the same way, by the admission of Genet, and twelve Consular aids du Cabinet, and he was quite as successful in a rallying French party, who yet continue faithful to the mighty Republic. France proceeded with Switzerland, from aggression to aggression, with dimpled smiles, just as fast as she could make the chains palatable. In America she pursued the same policy; and what once would have driven the high spirited Ameri-
cans to arms, and to the madness of desperation, hardly excited a sensation of resentment, until Genet's appeal to the people, Favard's intercepted letter, and Adair's farewell address. Switzerland was deterred from early and vigorous resistance by her love of peace. The same torpid disease has seized the vitals of America and may terminate in as fatal a catastrophe. An aversion to taxes; a dread of expense benumbed the exertions of the Swiss, grown miserly by 150 years of profitable peace; and a like terror is the weakest fide of the American character, grown equally penurious from prosperous commerce, and successful agriculture.—Switzerland alas! discerned the error of her mean, mercenary, temporizing policy, when it was too late, and she is now a poor despicable slave, writhing under the lashes of her proud, cruel, ambitious Republican masters—and America will yet bind her haughty neck to the yoke—she will yet tamely surrender her hands and feet to be manacled by the same Republican tyrants, unless she quickly learns to despise her peace, her comforts, her luxuries, her paltry gold, and her dirty acres, when put in comparison with her rights, her liberties and independence. "DECIDUS."
The True American.—No. IX.
"In the Court of Honor, a magnanimous defence would be decreed glorious; in the calculations of the Compoundinghouse, it would in the end be deemed profitable."
IF we have any sensibility, my fellow-citizens, we must have seen with mingled sentiments of indignation and pity, the calamitous effects of a mercenary, temporizing policy, when opposed to such an enemy as regicide, revolutionary France. Let the examples then, be so many warnings to deter. Let us turn our eyes from this spectacle of horror, from this confused mass of revolutionized monarchies, of subverted republics, of despotic republicans, of enslaved freemen, of entangled morals, of violated religion, to a scene pregnant with glory, with wisdom, with firmness, with order, rarely to be met with in convulsed and agitated Europe. Great-Britain!—reader, start not at the boldness of an American, in venturing to speak her plaudits, in the face of your rankest prejudices—Great-Britain is the only nation in Europe, which has uniformly and heroically set her face against the projects of revolutionary France; against her mad views of universal conquest; against the still more destructive influence of her acts, and her new philosophy.—Great-Britain is replete with great and learned men—she is directed by wise and able statesmen; but she is indebted to one superior genius, more than to the combined efforts of all her talents, for the correct notions, for the clear and unclouded apprehension, for the noble stand she is now making against overwhelming France. To EDMUND BURKE, the world is in a great measure indebted for its present security. He early saw, with the ken of prophecy, the future calamities of Europe, he hastened to depict them with the glowing fervor of exalted genius. He exhausted the sources of metaphor, in portraying the horrid image, which had presented itself to his imagination. In Europe, he drew upon him the pigmy vengeance of inflated dulness; galled democracy failed him with her dagger. In America, he was laughed at, as a fit subject for a strait waistcoat, and a room in Bedlam; but in the end he triumphed. What was once prophecy, has become melancholy history; what was high-wrought metaphor, has become naked fact. The atrocities of France, have equalled even BURKE's vivid colouring. Thus roused to a sense of her dangers. Great-Britain has acted a part worthy of a great nation. She has had difficulties to encounter, which other nations would have deemed insurmountable.—She has had the most formidable enemy to contend with abroad, and she has been convulsed by the most alarming conspiracies within.—She has been conflicting with a victorious foe which had defeated all her allies and whose principles were more dangerous to her than its arms, and she has been struggling with the most inveterate faction in her own bosom encouraged and al-
lied with her external enemies.—She has had to support not only the most immense naval and military armaments of her own, but she has been obliged to subsidize and feed her weak, disheartened and impoverished associates in the war. In the midst of all her difficulties and perils, her great barrier, her fleets, were paralyzed by a mutiny which threatened their total destruction. But her brave and heroic citizens, unappalled by danger, undismayed by difficulties, redoubled their exertions, with the distresses of their country.—Their attachment to her increased with her sufferings.—Their patriotism absorbed the meaner passions.—Their avarice yielded to their magnanimity.—They assumed the attitude of heroes, and the event has crowned them with laurels.
The ruin and bankruptcy of Great-Britain has been the object of hourly prophecy with the bombastic, gasconading tyrants of France, and their tools in this country have re-echoed the language of their masters—but she stands like the pyramids of Egypt, strongest at the base. The ridiculous threats of destruction against Great-Britain, which the Republican tyrants have uttered, have united the Britons like a band of brothers. Five years since BARRERE threatened England with destruction, in these very remarkable and vapouring words;—"Slave at home, despot on the continent, pirate at sea—What can that people expect, in return for so many crimes? The English Government, will it yet long provoke the republican indignation of France? No, you will be punished. London, selfish and shopkeeping city, thy lot is thrown."
But London, though a "shop-keeping" and industrious, was not a selfish city!—She did not complain of a paltry land tax, and turn out her representatives, because they voted for it in Parliament: No—London has paid her taxes; has sustained her enormous burdens without a sigh or a struggle. She has done more—she has given, not loaned, voluntarily, not by forced lending, as in France, millions of dollars, to support the just, pious, necessary war, in which the nation is engaged. What has been the result of all these sacrifices, and of all these struggles? Has she been compensated for these exertions? Yes—amply. There was a time, my fellow-citizens, when Americans thought no price too great for the purchase of their liberties—no pecuniary sacrifice too important for the acquisition of Independence. Possibly that age of chivalry has gone by in this country—possibly we think it cheaper to yield to haughty France, than to pay a tax of two millions of dollars—to give up our vessels as a tribute, than to defend them against great expense of powder and ball.—But in England, the heroic spirit which we inherited from them, is not yet extinct—the present war has revived and renovated it. Great-Britain has preserved her national sovereignty by her exertions—she has saved her Government from revolution—her citizens from the worst of slavery; from a servitude to a foreign, a merciless and relentless foe. To the pious and virtuous part of that nation, there must be a still further consolation, that they have saved from destruction the rest of the human race, who have not heretofore passed under the yoke of France—that they have secured one asylum for persecuted morality, for violated and ridiculed religion—that there is yet one country uncontaminated with modern philosophy—one nation which dares to worship the one true God, and to acknowledge their belief in the religion of our Redeemer.
To those who esteem the glory of a nation of any value, the reward of Great-Britain has been abundant—I confess I am of that number. National pride is as necessary as individual. A man is not worthy of estimation, who has no pride of character; who is not alive to the pleasures of a well-earned fame. A nation is in a state of degradation, and will be trampled on, which does not feel a sensibility for its reputation. In this view, Great-Britain has been most amply rewarded. She has conquered a nation of "INVINCIBLES."—She has resisted, a horde who have declared themselves "irresistible." Her naval triumphs have effaced the recollection of past achievements.—
She has wholly annihilated the marine of her proud and deadly foe.—Her flag waves triumphantly in every part of the globe.—Her steamers insult her enemies, in the waters of Brest, of Cadiz and of the Texel.
To those who count success in dollars and cents—who measure Liberty by the yard, and weigh Honor and Independence by the pound, Great-Britain could offer a great bargain, at the price of her expenditure. The acquisition of forty ships of the line; the possession of Martinico; the exclusive trade to the East and West-Indies; the concentration of the commerce and monied capital of all Europe; but above all, the capture and possession of the Cape of Good Hope, are worth all the pecuniary expenditures which she has incurred. But what are those mighty expenses? Who have they enriched? To whom is Great-Britain indebted for the materials with which she carries on the war? Who manufactures the clothing for her army and navy? Who forges her cannon and her musketry? Who fabricates her powder and her balls? Who builds or equips her navy? As a people, the British have grown affluent in this calamitous war—their commerce has thrived—their ordinary revenues have increased—their agriculture has been successful and profitable—the nation has grown powerful, and the individuals happy and contented. Such are the fruits of national heroism and magnanimity. "DECIDUS."
From Brown's Philadelphia Gazette.
NO event happens which produces mere evil or mere good. If it occasions misery to some, it contributes in some way to the benefit of others. If there are many who have reason to deplore it, there are likewise some by whom it may be regarded with complacence.
The revival of the war in Europe, will be productive of infinite calamities, to those who are so unfortunate as to live within reach of the firebrands and bayonets which will be called into activity. The ensuing campaign will probably be more bloody and disastrous than any former one of this war. Not only hatred and revenge will be exasperated by the memory of past injuries inflicted and endured, but new actors are called upon the stage, who far exceed those who previously occupied it, in ferociousness and barbarism.
The western nations of Europe have exhibited, within three centuries, various tokens of moral and political improvement. In nothing is this improvement more evident, than in the less iniquitous and cruel modes of carrying on war, which have gradually grown into fashion, but this improvement has been limited, to them alone, and the savageness of early times is still visible in the hostilities of the Russians and Turks.
Forty years ago, the North of Germany had an opportunity of experiencing the maxims of Prussian warfare. A cloud of Cossacks and Calmucks descended on the march of Brandenburg, and left marks of their footsteps, which, forty years have scarcely been able to obliterate. The South is now about to be ravaged by a new horde from the same quarter, and there is nothing dreadful but what may be expected from the encounter of the Russians and French.
It seems that the scene of these hostilities is not to be limited to the Danube and the Rhine.—Attempts will probably be made to wrest from the French their Italian conquests, and the Neapolitan and Roman provinces will partake of the calamities under which Suabia and Flanders have so long groaned.
This is a mournful prospect to the friend of humanity; it is a prospect, however, which the world will probably continue for ages. Some consolation may flow to us from the consciousness of our own security, and the sorrow which we feel for others, may be alleviated by reflecting, that these hands which are occupied in havoc and murder in Italy and Germany, would, if disengaged on that side, probably be turned upon us.
Whatever was the origin of the present war, there is no doubt but that its continuance is owing to the claims and encroachments of the

French on the territories of their neighbours.—While this war continues, their ambition will be diverted from distant objects, and no leisure be afforded to them to revenge the imaginary injuries which they have received from us. A reprieve, at least, will be afforded us from a state which cannot be too ardently deprecated, or too laboriously averted, and time may be allowed for re-enforcement to evaporate; from the present rulers of France, and their lust of dominion, to be supplanted by more equitable tyrants, and more enlightened maxims of government.
Extract of a letter from the Surgeon of the ship Ann and Hope, of Providence, dated Whampoa, (China, (China) December 17, 1798.
"I wrote you (via London) from Port-Jackson, in New-Holland, and gave a circumstantial account of the voyage, till our arrival there. I will add, that after beating several days off Port-Jackson, and finding it in vain to contend with adverse winds and a strong current, we fell to leeward, and ran into Botany-Bay, "that southern realm and land of rogues," where we anchored October 21. Next day, Messrs. Snow, Thompson, Page, jun. and myself, went to Sydney, a British settlement about 9 miles distant, where we waited on Governor Hunter, and were politely received. After tarrying two days, we returned to the ship, accompanied by some of the first characters at Sydney, who dined on board. On the 25th, having completed our wooding and watering, we again put to sea.
"On the 9th of November, off New-Georgia, I spoke the ship Jenny, Capt. R. Brown, from Boston, formerly of New-York, bound for Canton. He informed us, that, agreeable to his orders, he had touched at the island of New-Amsterdam, and taken off a number of the crew of a Boston sloop, that had been wrecked there; the rest of the crew preferred remaining on the island. On the 30th of Nov. at half past 4 P. M. we made the island of Tinian, 7 leagues distant. Next day came to anchor in the road, and the Captain, with 25 men, went on shore. As we lay at anchor, we discovered by means of a glass two flags flying on Lord Anson's beach, and a man walking backward and forward seemingly in great agitation. When the pinnace drew near the shore, he hailed her, and enquired what countrymen we were. Being told, he was questioned in turn. He replied, that he was an unfortunate Lascar, cast away there in the brig Bramin, from Macao, Capt. Swain, formerly of Providence, (R. I.) When the Captain got on shore, the Lascar prostrated himself at his feet, in the oriental manner. He informed us that he was the only human being on the island, and begged to be taken on board, and delivered from death. The scene was affecting. Capt. Page consoled him, by assuring him that he should return in the ship to Macao, where he would find vessels bound for Bengal, and be restored to his friends. He is about 25 years of age, had been the furang or head of the gang, (a term answering to boatwain with us) and is a man of talents. He converses in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Malay, besides his own language. He says that the brig was originally commanded by Capt. McClellan, an Irishman, who died at Leuconia; that the mate, whose name was Swain, succeeded to the command; that they arrived at Tinian about 18 months since, and preserving no order, the Captain and his mistress being ashore, and the people on board intoxicated, she parted her cables in the monsoon at night, and struck on a reef, where she went to pieces. The people were all saved except one, and part of the cargo was likewise preserved. The crew lived some months in huts—after which the whites were taken off by a vessel bound to the north-west coast. The Lascars, 9 or 10 in number, remained till the arrival of a Spanish vessel, when they were confined in irons, and all carried off except this unfortunate man, who escaped into the woods.—When the Spaniards had failed, he returned to the huts, but found them plundered of every thing that had been saved from the wreck. He had spent his time in solitude and tears till our arrival.
"Tinian abounds with fruit, such as oranges, limes, guavos, the bread fruit, cherries, plumbs, beans, cocoa nut, tree cabbage, &c. cotton and indigo, are also in great plenty; large white cattle are numerous, and hogs and fowls abundant. We saw the ruins of some pyramidal pillars mentioned by Lord Anson, but none of the pillars are standing. The beautiful island, even in its present uncultivated state, appears to be one of the finest and most desirable spots on earth. We remained there about 12 hours, got a supply of vegetables, and then took our departure. It is about 12 miles in length, 6 in breadth, and lies in lat. 15 N. long. 146 E.
CHARLESTON, May 13. The particulars of the capture of the Caroline, Capt. Cooke, bound from London to Charleston, furnished us by the Captain:
THE Caroline failed from England in December, in company with the African fleet, under convoy of his majesty's frigate Amphion, and continued in company until off Madeira; then parted. The morning after, being the 7th January, saw a ship in chase, under Portuguese colors. At 11 she was within about a mile, and hauled down the Portuguese colours, hoisted the French with the bloody flag, fired a gun, and kept still coming down, we preparing in the best manner to receive her. At 12 o'clock she was within half gun shot; we then rounded to and gave her the first broadside. She then came within pistol shot, and commenced her fire for three or four broadsides, when an unfortunate shot from the privateer, struck one of our cartridges, and burst it upon the quarter deck, which instantly caught fire, created great confusion, and burned two men, so that they were obliged to leave the deck. The privateer immediately sheered off, but the instant the fire was out she came up again. We continued our fire, until two passengers were wounded from our own guns, and the chief mate shot through the face, and then we hauled down our colours. She gave us three cheers, and commenced firing again for about ten minutes, then ceased firing and ordered our boat on board.
The second mate and two people went first on board the privateer. On the second mate's entering, the captain of the privateer, before asking any questions, knocked him down with his trumpet; they then sent the boat back, with a crew of Frenchmen, and took charge of the ship.
On my going on board the privateer, they treated me extremely rough for a few hours, but were then more civil.
The Caroline was nearly unrigged, and her sails so shattered, that they had the greatest difficulty to get her into Santa Cruz, with the privateer in company.
The French wished to detain us as prisoners to the republic, but the American consul demanded us from the Spanish government, and after three days detention on board, we were set at liberty, after being plundered of every thing valuable. When we remonstrated with the Captain on taking those small things from our trunks, his constant reply was "you no lose nothing," but took good care not to return any thing.
The ship had 20 guns, nine and six pounders, 170 men, and 75 mariners: they said there were none killed, and only one wounded.
After our arrival on shore, we were treated extremely well by the Spaniards, who are as embittered enemies to the French as any people can possibly be; but still the representative of the Grand Nation, (as he is pleased to call himself) has by far too much power.
We were nearly three months in Teneriffe, owing to the malice of an Irishman by the name of Barry, who seemed our only enemy at that place. Had it not been for him, we should have been away in 6 weeks. The particulars of this man's character would take up too much time to publish, but there are eight passengers here, that are able to give any gentleman his history.
In Santa Cruz, there were 4 French privateers, two of 20 guns each, and two smaller.
MAY 15. An attempt was made to set fire to the city on Sunday night last, by placing some combustibles in a stable and out house in Queen-street. The Intendant has issued a proclamation, offering a reward of 500 dollars for the discovery of the incendiaries.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23. By a letter from Havannah, dated the 10th of May, advice is received of a new Governor having arrived at the other side of the island, from Spain, and that he was expected there on the 12th; that the change was quite unexpected, and had very much surprised the inhabitants, as the old Governor's time was not expired.
The same letter advises, the actual prices of sugars to be 9 dollars per brown and 11 for white; and that flour was down to 9 a 10 dollars per barrel; beef and pork 5 and 10 per barrel, and parcels shipped back to America. No kind of goods in demand, and money not to be got for any thing.
[OFFICIAL.] The undersigned, Secretary of State of His Britannic Majesty, has received his Majesty's commands to acquaint Mr. King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, that the King, judging it expedient to avail himself of the superiority of his naval forces for the defence of his dominions, has signified his commands to the Lords commissioners of the Admiralty, to cause the most rigorous
blockade to be established at the entrance of all the ports of Holland, which will be maintained and enforced in the strictest manner, according to the usages of war, acknowledged and observed in similar cases.
Mr. King is therefore requested to apprize the American Consuls and Merchants, residing in England, that the above mentioned port's of the United Provinces, are, and must be considered as being in a state of blockade; and that from this time no neutral vessel can be suffered to enter them upon any consideration, or under any pretence whatsoever; and that all the measures authorised by the law of nations, and the respective treaties between his Majesty and the different neutral powers will, henceforth be adopted and executed, with respect to vessels destined for the said ports, or such as shall attempt to enter them after this notice.
Downing Street, March 22, 1799. A true copy from the files of the Department of State of the United States.
JACOB WAGNER, Ch. Clk.
MAY 23. The Constellation frigate, Captain Truxton, and her prize, the Infurgente, from St. Kitts, are below.
An express boat from Cape Francois, is arrived in the Delaware. Capt. Yard, of this city, has arrived in her, intrusted (as we are informed) with dispatches from Gen. Toussaint and Dr. Stevens, (agent for the United States) to the American government.
We are informed that at this time there are actually cruising in the West Indies, twelve vessels of war, belonging to the United States. The apprehensions that have been entertained that the commerce of this country in those seas was left in an unprotected state, by the return of so many of the armed vessels, must subside, particularly as several of them are on the point of returning to that station.
If the Austrian army can once get into Switzerland, and join the force of that country to their own, the bloody republic may be destroyed yet before the end of the Century, though it has but a few months to run.
[Porcupine's Gaz.]
PROVIDENCE, May 29. By Capt. G. TYLER, of the ship Charlotte, which arrived here on Saturday last, from Lisbon, we are informed.—That an open insurrection had taken place against the French in Piedmont.—That in Turin the French commandant had been massacred, and that troops have been ordered there from Genoa and the Cisalpine republic.—That at Milan, there was also an insurrection, and in Naples (though the French are in full possession of that kingdom) there are frequent nightly massacres.
Capt. TYLER further informs, that a vessel had arrived at Syracuse from Alexandria, and the crew, with the exception of ten men who escaped, were instantly put to death by the Sicilians. It was reported when this vessel left Alexandria, that Buonaparte had returned there with 10,000 men.
We further learn by Capt. TYLER, that the day he failed from Lisbon, a courier had arrived there from Madrid, with an account of a conspiracy having been discovered, in which 24 persons of consequence were concerned.
Seven thousand British troops had arrived at Lisbon before Capt. TYLER failed, and more were daily expected.
From a late New-York Paper. The following ADDRESS to S. DECATUR, Esq.: dated Havannah, May 6, 1799, was sent us yesterday by an obliging merchant of this city, for publication:
The undersigned Agent, and others, acting in behalf of American citizens trading to this island, beg leave to address you previous to your departure from this station.—Impressed with the importance of the eminent services you have rendered the commercial interest of the United States, and willing to bear that testimony which our local situation entitles us to appreciate, we request your acceptance of our warmest acknowledgments and thanks.
Insulated as you have been upon an extensive coast offering asylum to the unprovoked enemy; your zeal and activity have afforded an efficient protection to a trade, the most extensive the United States have in the West Indies, and which may be deserving the attention of our government.
It is not our intention to hurt your feelings by enumerating your services; but gratitude impels us to acknowledge, that without your friendly interference in port, and activity at sea, our commerce must have suffered such checks as to have impeded its protection with any degree of prudence.
As much as we regret your departure from hence, yet the arduous circumstances under which you have laboured on this station, prompt us to congratulate you on your approaching arrival amongst your friends, and,
we are conscious, grateful fellow-citizens.
We are, with respect, Your humble Servants, (Signed) JOS. M. YZNARDI, Agent, for upwards of 26 other respectable gentlemen.
To STEPHEN DECATUR, Esq. Commander of the United States ship Delaware. Havannah, 6th May, 1799.
BOSTON, MAY 30.
ELECTION.
Yesterday was Election Day, (so called). The Legislature of this Commonwealth, assembled agreeably to the Constitution, and laws. A quorum of both Houses being formed, His Honour the Lieut. Governor (in consequence of the painful indisposition of his Excellency the Governor) with the Hon. Council, appeared, and administered the oaths of office to the members of the two branches. His Honor and the Council then withdrew. After which the House unanimously made choice of the Hon. Edward H. Robbins, for their Speaker, and Henry Warren, Esq. for their Clerk. A message was then received from the Senate, informing the House that they had chosen the Hon. Samuel Phillips, for their President, and Edward M'Lane, Esq. for their Clerk. The Legislature being thus organized for the day, proceeded to the Old Brick Meeting-House, in procession, under the escort of the Independent Cadets, commanded by Col. Thomas H. Perkins, where a well adapted, and elegant sermon was delivered by the Rev. Paul Coffin, of Buxton.
The occasion was honored by the presence of THE PRESIDENT of the U. States, who came in town in the morning from his seat in Quincy.
In the afternoon both houses convened and made choice of their Messenger, &c. And the Senators and Representatives met in Convention, agreeable to assignment, for the purpose of filling up the vacancies in the Senate, where no choice had been made by the people, and the votes being taken by ballot, it appeared, that the following gentlemen were chosen for the Districts affixed to their names respectively, viz. Middlesex, Hon. Eleazar Brooks, Hon. Timothy Bigelow; —York, Hon. Nathaniel Wells; —Bristol, Hon. Samuel Tohey; —Plymouth, Duke's County and Nantucket, Hon. Benjamin Allen; —Lincoln, Hancock, Washington and Kennebec, Hon. Alexander Campbell and Hon. Nathaniel Dummer; —Norfolk, Hon. Ebenezer Thayer, Hon. John Read and Seth Billard. The two Houses then separated.
An order passed appointing Hon. Thomas Dawes, Daniel Davis, Jonathan Mason, John Sprague, Mr. Brown, Nathaniel Wade, and Samuel Parkman, Esq's. a committee to wait on his Excellency Increase Sumner, Esq. and inform him, that it appears by an examination of the votes returned, from the several towns and Districts in this Commonwealth, that he is chosen GOVERNOR, by a majority thereof, and that the Legislature will be ready to attend to his qualification for the office when convenient to him; and also inform his Hon. Moses Gill, that he is chosen, and that they are ready for his qualification, when his Honor may please to attend.
We understand the number of votes for Governor were more than thirty-three thousand, and that His Excellency Increase Sumner, had upwards of twenty-four thousand.
On Tuesday evening failed for Liverpool the armed ship Packet, with a very valuable cargo—Passengers Mr. Andrew Leach, Wife and Daughter, Mrs. Trott, Mr. and Mrs. Brierley, Mr. John Nugey, Mr. John Gore, Mr. Ritche, Mr. James Barnitt, Mr. Edward Sharp, Mr. James Cerr.
From Russell's Commercial Gazette. MR. RUSSELL, The following sentiments from a well informed American in Europe, seem to be of sufficient importance to merit a place in your paper. C.
Extract of a Letter from Europe. ***** APRIL 8, 1799.
"We have been sometimes in possession of letters and papers from the United States to the beginning of March, and from what passes on both sides the Atlantic, it is too evident that our country never was in greater danger than at this moment; the Directory will not soon make another of those mistakes which has heretofore baffled their schemes, they now know perfectly well the nature of our parties and their relative strength—they are persuaded that our people will not voluntarily submit to great burdens and sufferings to secure themselves against those who profess to be their friends, and they may deride the attempt of a government, feeble as that of the U. S. to enforce by its own energies the requisite exertions; if there-
fore they were in a situation to operate with a small force they say all opposition to their will would be instantly subdued;—at present, however this small force cannot be brought to bear upon us, and for this reason they will resort wholly to those arts which have never failed of success, but have been the principal means of all their victories. Their measures are resolved on and you will soon hear of new assurances being given of a disposition more amicable than ever, and if a Treaty upon almost any terms should be required it will not be absolutely refused.—It is probable a minister will be sent to Philadelphia, as this is a measure strongly recommended by those whose advice has been often followed;—"lay aside, say these traitors, all pretensions which may alarm our people, suppress for a moment your just indignation and all your desires shall be accomplished"—"send a minister, say they, to the United States instead of waiting for a new edition of Envoys whose intractability will occasion new embarrassments"—"it is easier to manage the people at home than the Delegates of their government here, especially, if you send for the purpose, a man who enjoys the reputation of being their friend"—such is the language to which the Directory listens, and in order to keep alive the hopes and influence of faction, two or three of our vessels are released, and nothing is said of our capturing the Infurgent, dissolving the Treaties and other offensive acts. But while every man of sense views these things in their true light, every friend of our country trembles for its fate, for notwithstanding the grossness of these vile arts, it is too manifest that in our temporising policy in the strength and audacity of our faction at home, and their influence at Paris, we are treading fast upon the heels of the unhappy Swifts."
From J. Russell's Commercial Gazette. MR. RUSSELL,
IT is reported that the Directory have recalled from exile, a certain ex-General supposed to be popular in America, and who professes a great regard for both countries, for the purpose of sending his Envoy Extraordinary to the United States. If this be true, it is probable the measure was foreseen by the President, and was one of the reasons which led to the late nomination. For it must be admitted, that it is infinitely better to meet the French on their own ground, than to have their intriguing emissaries among us. And, I contend, that a more dangerous man than La Fayette could not be sent here. If he accepts a commission from the present rulers of France, he must enter into all their depraved views—and his boasted friendship for these states—would be only a lure to hasten us to the snare laid for our lives. The Genet scene would be acted over again; The new minister would come without a single secret—he would disdain the diplomatic subterfuges which prevent republics coming near to each other—he would exhibit to our view the golden knot of friendship, unloosened by time, untarnished by misfortunes or changes—he would recall the tender remembrances of his former embassy, when he flew to these western shores, a youth of nineteen years of age, to fight the battles of freedom—he would conjure us by the past, the present, and the future to hear him, and BELIEVE him.
Are the people of the United States sufficiently guarded against these things? For one, I confess I have my fears. Popular opinion, which is but another word for popular prejudice is as variable as the ever changing winds. And the whole course of history confirms, that of all the nations which have lost their liberties, few indeed are the instances where THE PEOPLE themselves have not signed, and sealed the death warrant.
It is not my intention at present to enlarge upon this subject; and I hope the ample discussion of it by able pens, will prevent an occasion for my doing it at all. But I think it one which seriously effects our dearest interests. In the talents, the integrity, the patriotism, and the experience of the President of the United States, we have the most solid and consolatory pledges, that nothing will be done by the Executive which will commit the independence or security of the country. But from the free nature of our constitution, feeble and impotent are the best exertions of our rulers, if counteracted, or in fact if not cordially supported by the people at large. Let then that honorable CONFIDENCE in the CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES so essential to our prosperity and safety, be inculcated and cherished—foreign intrigue constantly exposed—and domestic faction stripped of its veil—then shall we render ourselves in some degree worthy of, and do all in our power to perpetuate, the political blessing we enjoy.
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.

SAVANNAH, May 9. A letter from a gentleman, at Malaga, dated January 14th, to a gentleman of this city, says, "on the 15th inst. an Algerine-xebec, of 24 guns, lying in the Mole here, on seeing a Swedish brig coming up as a prize to the French, and having a tricolored flag at the fore-top-mast head, got under weigh immediately, retook the said vessel within a cable's length of the Mole, and carried her off to Algiers, without the Spanish batteries firing a single shot." Good.
RICHMOND, (Virg.) May 14. Representatives to Congress. The state of the poll in Botetourt so unequivocally evinces the federalism of its citizens, that you will oblige a countryman by publishing it. Candidates. GEO. HANCOCK, federalist, 700 JOHN TRIGG, anti-federalist, 12
NORFOLK, May 17. Important Information. The ship Mary-Ann, mounting 16 guns, and carrying 51 hands arrived here yesterday from the river La Plata; she was furnished with a letter of marque, and seven days since in the Gulph Stream, was engaged by a French brig of 10 guns and 117 men, all mulattoes and negroes, except the first lieutenant, who is an American, a native of Barnstable in Massachusetts. The engagement lasted 2 hours, during which, 9 Americans were killed and wounded, and 17 of the negroes. At length the Mary-Ann got so completely athwart her bows, that every shot raked her fore and aft—when the tri-colored flag was hauled down, and she yielded to the superior bravery of American seamen. "After taking possession of her, she proved to be Le Generoux, of Guadalupe; but contrary to all other privateers, was deeply loaded with guns, pistols, daggers, flints, cutlery, and other military stores and implements. The Captain of the Mary-Ann took out what men he could stow, and put the rest in irons, of which he found plenty in the prize; he also put 31 men on board her, and ordered her for the first port in the United States which she could make. What renders the situation of this prize the more particular, is, that she had no commission, or any papers, nor could the Americans learn, even from their prisoners, where she was bound, or to what purpose her cargo was to be appropriated. Her letters were all thrown overboard, except one, which through hurry was left in the chest of a passenger: this letter is addressed to an eminent personage in Georgia, and on account of its important contents, was sent on, as soon as the Mary-Ann arrived, by express to the Secretary of State."
PHILADELPHIA, May 22. The armed brigantine Haffan Basha, Capt. Smith; the armed sch'r Skoldebrand, Capt. Penrose, and the armed sch'r Lela Elissa, Capt. Maley, built in this city for the Dey of Algiers, have all safely arrived at Algiers.
The Spanish government, it is said, has laid a duty of 25 per cent. upon all prizes carried into the Island of Porto Rico, in consequence of which the business of privateering is completely annihilated there.
NEW-YORK, May 22. Mr. Daniel N. Train, a young gentleman of genius and abilities, late a pupil of Ruth, the famous Carver, of Philadelphia, some time since arrived in this city, has lately completed the ornaments of the ship Adams, soon to be launched at the Walabough, Long-Island. The following is a sketch of these ornaments: On the head of the ship is a figure of the President, represented in the attitude of addressing both houses of Congress. In his left hand is a scroll, supposed to be his address—his right is raised in a spirited position, as if in the act of bidding defiance to the enemies of America—At his side is a branch of oak, springing from a rock, emblematic of his firmness and patriotic virtues, in support of the rights of his country.
On the stern, in the center of the Taffrail, are the arms of the U. States, supported by Sybele and Neptune—the latter with his left hand resting on his Trident, and his right extended over our "INFANT NAVY," with some attributes of Commerce—The former reclining on a sheaf of wheat with a scepter in her right hand—in the left is the Key of the Earth, and supporting a Cornucopia—At her side is a youth with the Emblems of Agriculture, offering its productions for the support of the U. States.
The ornamental part of this vessel exhibits a striking proof of Mr. Train's abilities.—We with him equal success in the Carvings for the 44, now building at Corlaer's Hook, which we are told, he is engaged to execute.
Dai. Gaz.
MAY 27. More GULLTRAP. A letter from Bordeaux, March 10, mentions "The ship Pigeon GREENE, for China, carried into L'Orient, having 160,000 dollars cash on board; has been liberated by the tribunal of Commerce, together with all her money except 37,000 dollars, which were not properly carried on the bills of lading—not being specified for whose account they were shipped. This valuable prize having been made by two frigates, her release is considered indicative of the will of this government to renew negotiations with America." The letter further mentions, "That Talleyrand has submitted a lengthy Memorial to the Directory, in which he strongly recommends the expediency of laying aside all ill will and animosity towards America, and of adjusting matters with us as speedily and amicably as they can; and further proposes, that an Ambassador Extraordinary be instantly dispatched to America, to endeavor to settle the differences existing between the two Republics."
This information comes from a source too respectable to admit of a doubt of its authenticity. The trying time is now approaching. Having been jolted in their threats, they now mean to employ the more dangerous weapon of insinuation and intrigue. Thank God, we have an ADAMS at the helm, with a Pickering and a Wolcott on the lookout. On them under Providence, we implicitly rely.
Commercial Information. Don Joseph Ignatius de Viar, his Catholic Majesty's Consul General, has received from the Intendant at the Havana, the following list of articles now prohibited at that port: Vermillion; men's Caps, silk, thread and cotton; stocking-web Patterns, (worsted); coarse Shirts; Sieves; Brass Locks and Nails; Coverlets, (wool and cotton) Dimities, (thread and cotton) Oil Cloth, (flowered and plain); Paper Hangings; Esterlines; Tinzel Laces; Sealing Wax; Stockings (worsted and cotton); Marcellies Quilting; Handkerchiefs (linen); Hats, (castor excepted); Shoes, Calicoes and printed Linens; plain and ornamented dresses for both sexes, of whatever manufacture soever.
Extract of a letter from a mercantile house in Cadiz, to his correspondent in this city, dated 20th Feb. 1799.
"I have no interesting news to give you respecting our situation here, as we continue blockaded the same as before, except for American vessels, which have hitherto, or at least for some time past, been allowed to come in—they have brought us several valuable cargoes, of which many were to my address, whereof I disposed at very good prices. I have recommended to all my friends in your continent, to send no vessels without the Spanish consul's certificate to all their papers, as a necessary circumstance for their being admitted in our custom house, the want of which has of late given so much trouble."
BOSTON, June 1.
LATE FROM EUROPE. By verbal accounts from Rotterdam, as late as the 9th April, we learn that there had not been any operations of consequence, between the Austrians and French forces, since the March actions.—That the Russian armies were in full march for Italy:—That the King of Prussia "Stood prepar'd, in either case, "To aid the war—or keep the peace." and that the Dutch fleet had not quitted the Texel.
The letters from Buonaparte to Oct. 17, in which he mentions a variety of engagements he has recently had, in which his troops had not been beaten, only serves to prove, what has been often asserted, viz. that "Lodi's Chief" has not been able to corrupt the inhabitants of Egypt; and that he is surrounded with a numerous, ferocious, untamable, unconquerable, ever assailing enemy; and though they cannot destroy at a blow, their warfare must be eventually fatal.
The French Directory have passed an arrete, relative to American vessels, in which they merely say, they never designed Americans should be treated worse than other neutrals.
AMERICAN NAVY. The appearance of the American navy in the West-Indies, surprised every European therein. They fancied the days of fable had returned; and that the American government had only to say, "Let a FLEET be—and a FLEET was!"
It is a fact, if the Directory of France has in the least relaxed in its picanioning conduct towards the United States—which by the way we suspect to be a French trick—that that relaxation has been worked by the active, warlike preparations made in the United States, of which our naval equipments have been the most prominent.
The duties paid by the vessels which have arrived lately in the U. States, under the protection of the American navy, three quarters of which would have long since have pampered the appetites of Gallic renegadoes, will go a great way in paying for their entire building and equipment.
Besides an elegant Sword, the merchants at Lloyd's coffee-house, will present Capt. Truxton with a handsome piece of plate.
Accounts from the West-Indies say, that the French privateers have swarmed since a part of our squadrons have returned home.
The United States frigate General Greene, Capt. Perry, is on the point of sailing from Newport, for the W. Indies.
On Wednesday the United States ship Portsmouth, of 24 guns, Captain M'Neil, arrived here from the West-Indies, with a convoy.
CENTINEL SKETCHES.
THE internal part of France is everywhere agitated by electioneering squabbles. Notwithstanding the Directorial Commissaries are scattered over every acre of the Republique, cajoling, frightening or bribing the electors, the primary assemblies have in three instances out of four elected Men to the two Councils who have been displaced by the Directory, or are their inveterate opposers. In the South of France, opposition to the present government is so organized as to defy all controlling force;—and that the best recommendation to office, is an enmity to the "powers that be." We may, therefore, speedily expect to hear of another exportation of live stock to Cayenne—or a revolution in the Directorial Palace.
In their war-operations the French Directory has the best advisers in Europe.—Moreau who conducted the memorable retreat through Swabia two years since, and who is reputed a much abler General than even Buonaparte is one.—Kellerman is another, and D'Arcon, a third.—This last was one of the most able engineers of the royal army, and was the inventor of the floating batteries employed in the siege of Gibraltar.
We can collect but a few particulars respecting Ireland from the late papers.—Some very severe laws for punishing even suspicion of rebellion have been enacted;—and martial law still remains in several districts. All the loyal forces in the Kingdom are in preparation to repel a third French invasion;—and several thousand sensible militia from England; have recently reinforced them. A bill has passed the Irish Parliament for accepting the offered service of the Irish militia, to the extent of 5000 men.—The British squadrons for the defense of Ireland are numerous; and well appointed.
The French Councils are turning their attention to the establishment of a powerful Navy. On the 19th March the Chairman of the Marine Committee presented a long report on the subject to the Council of 500; who ordered it to be printed. The Orator, in introducing the report, said, "Whilst our armies make Europe resound with their exploits, shall we leave our Marine any longer in inaction? The moment is arrived when we shall fly to Europe that there is still a French Navy; we cannot indeed dissemble that it is impossible, in a moment, to restore all the force that belongs to so puissant a Republic; but the zeal of our sailors, and and amelioration in the Administration of the Forests, will make us triumph over every obstacle.—Every Frenchman is desirous of putting an end to this painful struggle."
"Our sailors will co-operate in this glorious enterprise. Let the English tremble at the ardour that animates them! In vain does England boast its strength, its navy, and its sailors; we shall soon convince them that our soldiers know how to conquer by sea as well as by land. The Maritime inscriptions will be filled with an ardor which insures to us the prosperity of our commerce."
JUNE 3. The cultivation of cotton in Georgia has arrived to a state of such perfection, that it has now become a considerable article of exportation.—In Europe it is in high estimation; and in London, it is rated 4 1-2d pr. lb. higher than almost any other cotton at the market.
As an instance of the wisdom and policy of defensive measures, we note that from the 1st to the 31st May, last past, there have arrived in the District of Boston, from foreign ports,
Ships, 17 Barques, 2 Brigs, 27 Schooners, 37 Sloops, 5 Total, 88 all freighted with valuable cargoes,
and wasted home under the protection of our own guns. On the score of profit and loss, we have saved millions by arming; in point of energy and national spirit, our gain is incalculable. "Resist the Devil, and he will flee from thee," is as true applied to the French, as to Lucifer.
An arrival at Baltimore from Cadiz, in a short passage, brings a report, that war was expected between France and Spain. The evidences of this report were the mistrust, on the part of Spain, of the sincerity of France in her professed friendship, and the examples which that nation had given of her ambition and perfidy.
The awards of the commissioners for carrying into effect the 21st article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navigation, between his Catholic Majesty, and the United States, for compensation to the citizens of the U. S. for vessels and cargoes taken during the late war between Spain and France which have been exhibited at the Royal Treasury at Madrid, have been honorably paid, as well principal as interest, agreeably to the tenor of the said awards.
MURDER.
Died lately at Bermuda, Mr. Ruther, of New-York, who was wounded on board the sch. Letter of Marque, in an engagement with a French pirate a few days before. He was a passenger on board, bound home.
PORTSMOUTH, JUNE 4.
To-morrow the General Court, agreeable to the Constitution, are to meet at Concord.—The Rev. Mr. Payson of Rindge, is appointed to preach the election sermon.
Several persons taken up in the Western Counties of Pennsylvania, have been tried, and thus convicted and sentenced:
G. Schaffer, Conspiracy and Obstruction of Process, 600 dolls. fine, 12 months imprisonment—2000 dolls. bonds.
D. Schwartz, Conspiracy, 400 dolls. fine, 8 months imprisonment, 2000 dolls. bonds.
C. Ruth, Rescue, 200 dolls. fine, 8 months imprisonment, 2000 dolls. bonds.
H. Stahler, Rescue, 200 dolls. fine, 8 months imprisonment, 2000 dolls. bonds.
H. Schiffart, Rescue, 50 dolls. fine, 8 months imprisonment, 1000 dolls. bonds.
After this business the Court adjourned.
A brisk trade is kept up by the French, from St. Domingo and Guadalupe to St. Thomas's, in armed vessels. Their hopes of prizes were excited by the U. S. vessels of war leaving the W. Indies; and they say to the Americans there, "We shall now have good picking for a while."
The number of Officers, says a London paper, made from the Sons of common Seamen, brought up in the Greenwich School, during the last 30 years, is as follows: one Admiral; 15 Post Captains; 89 Masters and Commanders; 137 Lieutenants; besides a great number of Masters and Mates.
State Military Appointment. Brigadier General Ebenezer Brewster, Major General of the second division.
Lieut. Col. Samuel Hale, Brigadier-General of the second brigade.
Lieut. Col. Henry Butler, Brigadier-General of the third brigade.
A son of Mr. WILLARD, of Lancaster, (Mass.) loaded a gun for birds, and placed it on a chair in a horizontal position, to hammer the flint; at the moment his sister, aged 15, entered the room; the piece went off and lodged the shot in her head just above her eye, which instantly put an end to her existence. It is worth a cautionary remark, that an uncle and aunt of the deceased, lost their lives by a similar accident, and both by the discharge of one gun.
Portsmouth Marine List. Thursday arrived ship Lion, Capt. S. Briard, 20 days from St. Thomas, sailed with the fleet, under convoy of the ship of war Portsmouth.
Same day, arrived brig Abigail, Capt. Joshua Smith, 25 days from St. Kitts.
Friday arrived ship Cato, Capt. Joshua Neal, from Tobago; May 4, lat. 34, long. 70, spoke ship Favourite, of New-York, 3 days out, all well.
Same day arrived ship Mentor, Capt. John Flagg, 25 days from St. Kitts.
Same day arrived brig Rising-Sun, Capt. Joseph Noble, 25 days from St. Kitts, lost two mates, Mr. John Greenough of this town, and Mr. Charles Hough of Kennebunk, and the cook, Mr. John Fields of Kittery.
Same day arrived brig Olive, Capt. Stoodley, 52 days from Cadiz.
Capt. John Noble, jr. arrived from Antigua, informs that on the 1st of April, the French sloop, named the Republican, of 10 guns, commanded by Pierre Baudet, struck on the reef of rocks off Berbuda, which she passed over, but stove her bottom in, and immediately filled and sunk. She
was manned with 80 men, 13 of whom were drowned, the remainder sent to Guadalupe. Capt. Noble being on Berbuda, at the time, was informed by the Captain of the privateer, that he sailed from Guadalupe (8 days prior to the meeting with the above misfortune,) in company with 20 sail of French privateers, the smallest of which was of 10 guns, and there had been strict orders issued that no privateer should come out under that number of guns.
Capt. Noble further informs, that the sloop Industry, of Philadelphia, David Stevens, master, was cast away on Berbuda, the 13th March; vessel intirely lost, but cargo partly saved.
The ship George, Salter, of this port, was at Lijbon March 27, for St. Petersburg.
The ship Mermaid, of this port, has arrived at New-York, 25 days from Martinico.
The Charles, Lee, of New-York; the Union, Hunt, of Newbury-Port; the Johanna, Boggs, of Philadelphia; the Columbia, Skinner, of New-York; and the Pallas, Vernon, of Philadelphia, are captured and carried into Bourdeaux—also 8 American vessels carried into Bayonne, and condemned there.
The brig Hamilton, Clapham arrived at Boston, May 25, in 32 days from Demarara, left there ship Minerva of Pepperelborough, just arrived.
DIED —On board the ship Pacific of this port, by a fall, Mr. William Fernald, aged 21, of this town.
At Surinam, Mr. Josiah Norton, aged 24, of Kittery.
At Stratham, very suddenly, and greatly lamented, Mr. Thomas Clarkson, aged 46, formerly of Warrington in Lancashire, (England.) He has left a widow and five children, to lament the greatest temporal loss they could sustain. In this town, Miss Amey Peirce, aged 62.
TURNIP SEED,
To be sold by Jo- SEPH BASS, at his shop in Broad-street, Portsmouth, a few pounds of the REAL DEDHAM TURNIP SEED, &c. &c.
Nath'l White
Has just received an assortment of GOODS, Suitable for the season, among which are UMBRELLAS, Ladies white and colour'd Kid Gloves. Black Mullins. Colerain Linens. Which he is determined to put at such prices as will insure a rapid sale.
—ALSO—
A large Invoice of GOOD yard wide
IRISH LINENS
Which will be sold by the piece only, very cheap. Portsmouth, June 3.
TO BE SOLD, (If applied for soon,) The strong and tight SHIP
FLORENZO,
BURTHEN 201 tons, built by the day and of the best materials, one of the owners constantly attended while building. She has only performed three voyages, and was sheathed before any worm had touched her bottom—a very fast sailing ship, and calculated to flow well, now lying at the Long Wharf in Portsmouth, N.H.
Also, her Cargo, consisting of 79 Hhds. Sugar, and 18 Puncheons RUM, entitled to the debenture,—Inquire of Stephen Chase, of said Portsmouth. May 31, '99.
FOR SALE, BY
Samuel Hill,
THIRTY Bbls. Middlings, and 10 bbls. prime Pork; a few chests Bohea Tea, (at the Boston price) Philadelphia, Swedes and Russia Iron; Halbach and German Steel; English and American Nails 30d, 20d, 10d, 8d, 6d and 4d; Powder and Shot.
West-India Goods, a full assortment; English Goods as usual, which will be sold very low for Cash, Portsmouth, June 4, 1799.
FOR SALE,—By
John Salter,
At his Store in Washington-street,
FORTY hhds. Sugar; 12 puncheons Rum; 2600 cwt. COFFEE; intitled to the debenture. Portsmouth, June 3, 1799.

ELEGY
On the death of Mrs. S. R. of Pelham.
If e'er the pity of a dying friend... On wings of bliss—to be an angel there.
ADMONITION.
Go weed your corn, go plough your land... That Britain never more shall dare
I can't bear the British, I hate the Tories.
NOTWITHSTANDING more than one fourth of a century has elapsed since observations like these have been common in our ears...
And at this time are not our liberties struck at in a more daring and unjust manner than ever they were by Britain?
One who was never called a TORT. ANECDOTES. LORD MANSFIELD, being informed that Miss Sharpe, of 25, had married a gentleman of 70...
A worthy Deacon, in Wilton, Vermont, was, in the fullness of his heart, inveighing against gamblers...
Several gentlemen were assembled opposite a tavern in Augusta, viewing a very small horse.
TO BE SOLD, At Public Vendue,
TO the highest bidder by me the subscriber, on Thursday the sixth day of June, at my dwelling house in Chester...
Vendue at 12 o'clock, M. THADDEUS PERRY. Chester, April 12, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. Grafton, ss.
Whereas, Joshua Little, by his attorney, Edward Little, Samuel Young, Jesse Young, Stephen H. Whiting and Benjamin Whitcomb, jr. have preferred a petition to me...
SETTING FORTH,
THAT they are owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Concord, in said county, and requesting that a meeting of the proprietors and grantees...
1st. To choose a moderator for said meeting. 2d. To choose a proprietors clerk, assessors, collector, and treasurer. 3d. To make such grant or grants to any settler or settlers in said Concord...
Dated at Concord, 23d April, 1799, and signed Joshua Little, by his attorney Edward Little, Samuel Young, Jesse Young, Stephen H. Whiting, Benjamin Whitcomb, jr.
Therefore, Pursuant to said request, and the laws of the State of New-Hampshire, in such case made and provided, the proprietors and grantees owners of lands in said township of Concord...
Given under my hand and seal at Haverhill, in said county of Grafton, the twenty-seventh day of April, 1799. MOSES DOW, Justice Peace.
THE Sloop Industry,
laying at Capt. Shapley's wharf, or the wharf below Mr. Jacob Sheafe's, would take in freight or passengers from this to New-York...
Portsmouth, May 27. JAMES L. GILES, TAYLOR,
FROM Salem, respectfully informs the public that he has taken the Hall chamber of Mr. J. Dodge, in Daniel-street opposite the Oracle Printing office...
Drugs and Medicines.
JOSIAH DWIGHT,
IN MARKET-STREET,
Has just received an additional supply of Drugs and Medicines, among which are the following, patented.
ANDERSON'S Pills true and common; Bateman's pectoral Drops; Betton's British Oil; Cephalic Snuff; Court Plaster; Essence of Peppermint; Godfrey's Cordial; Hooper's and Lockyer's Pills.
Pectoral Balsam of Honey; Pungent smelling Bottles; Turlington's Balsam of Life, &c. —LIK E W I S E— Cloves; Cinnamon real; Mace; Copperas; Rotten-Stone; Oatmeal; Alum; Nutmegs, &c. Also, MEDICINE BOXES for families' and ships' uses put up at any prices...
Portsmouth, May 20, 1799.
State of New-Hampshire. To the honorable Superior Court of Judicature holden at Portsmouth, in and for the county of Rockingham, on the first Tuesday of February 1799.
SHEWETH,
EBENEZER JOHNSON, jr. of Greenland, in said county, gentleman, that he is guardian duly appointed by the Judge of Probate, &c. for said county, of GEORGE LANG of Greenland aforesaid, a person adjudged by the Court of Probate aforesaid, to be non compos mentis.
EBENEZER JOHNSON, jr. Guardian of GEORGE LANG.
Rockingham, ss.
Superior Court, February term, 1799.
Ordered by the Court, that the said Ebenezer Johnson, jr. notify all persons concerned to appear before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature to be holden at Exeter, within and for the county of Rockingham, on the third Tuesday of September next...
Attest, NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
Copy examined by NATH'L ADAMS, Clerk.
Rockingham, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors owners of land in the town of Epsom, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1798...
No. range at state cty hi w cents c'ts c'ts.
Table with 4 columns: Name, Range, City, Cents. Rows: Joshua Brackett, James Berry, Levi Coffin, Thomas Babb, Collector. Epsom, May 22, 1799.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who have any demands on the estate of JOSIAH FLAGG, late of Chester, in the county of Rockingham, Esquire, deceased...
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
Books, Blanks and Stationery for sale at J. Melcher's Printing-Office and Book-store, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth. Chester, May 11, 1799.
TO BE SOLD At Public Vendue,
By virtue of a licence from the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham.
THE real estate of
Nicholas Caverly, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, consisting of a lot of land, on the south side of Ilkington road, near the gaol...
EDMUND COFFIN, Administrator. Portsmouth, May 16.
Ten Dollars Reward.
BROKE gaol in Portsmouth, on the night of the 18th inst. one Samuel Campbell and William Brown, both convicted of theft at the Superior Court in this town last term...
Portsmouth, May 20, 1799.
Treasury Department,
March 11th, 1799.
Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to the Act of Congress, passed on the first day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-six, entitled, "An Act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services..."
1.
THAT the tract of Land
herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges..."
II.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury...
III.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be preferred and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the twelfth day of February, in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot...
IV.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order in which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid...
V.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each...
VI.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1800, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
Books, Blanks and Stationery for sale at J. Melcher's Printing-Office and Book-store, corner of Market-Street, Portsmouth.
John Brown
Has just received by the ship Packet, Capt. Trott, via Boston, and is now opening for sale, at his new Store in Market-Street, THE FOLLOWING
GOODS,
VIZ—
BROAD Cloths, Caf-
timeres and Thicketts. 1/2 tambor'd and satin sprig'd jaconet Muslin.
Lappets and Loom figure, do. do. Check'd and strip'd do. do. 1/2 and 3/4 plain Book Muffin. 1/2 and 3/4 do. jaconet do. 1/2, 3/4 and 1/2 clouded and tambor'd Ladies Shawls. 1/2 and 3/4 bordered Neckcloths. Mullinets and Dimities. Calicoes and Furniture do.
An elegant variety of
Callimancoes, Durants and Russets. Threads, Edgings and Lace. White and color'd Gloves; Ribbons and Mode. Irish Linen; Checks; Brown Holland and White Platillas. Ladies and Gentlemen's fashionable Hats. Umbrellas and Oil Cloth. Carpeting. With a variety of other articles, which will be sold low for Cash. Portsmouth, May 20, 1799.
Land in Tuftonborough FOR SALE.
By Licence from the Judge of Probate will be sold at Public Auction, at GREENLEAF'S Inn, on the 2d day of July next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. An undivided third part of about 3000 acres of LAND in Tuftonborough, in the county of Strafford, being the estate of SAMUEL TAYLOR, late of Boston, deceased.
H. S. LANGDON, Attorney to B. M. STILLMAN, Executor. Portsmouth, May 18, 1799.
The beautiful high bred, full blooded HORSE.
BOLD HUNTER,
TO be let to mares this season, at 4 dollars the single leap, and 7 dollars the season; the money must be paid when the mares are taken away.
Hunter is five years old this June, 15 hands high, is a beautiful bay colour, clouded with the Arabian shade, with a black mane and tail, and as for beauty, figure and limbs, he is excelled by none in New-England. He has proved himself a sure foal getter. The following certificate will show the pedigree and properties of the Bold Hunter.
Hunter was bred by Dr. Jeruld, of Warwick, in the State of Rhode-Island. His sire was King Herod, who was imported from England to the West-Indies, and from thence to America. His dam was Donna, by Ranger, who was bred in Arabia; he was never beat in running. He covered a number of years at Hartford, where he proved himself an excellent sire. He was sold by Mr. Bull of Hartford, to Col. H. Lee of Virginia, for 2800 dollars, when he was 25 years old, so that the blood of Hunter on both sides could hardly be equalled in England. Hunter is the same that won the stakes at Warwick, of £200 in September—do. of £400 the 24th of November 1797—and October 27, 1798, won on Providence plains the stakes of 500 dollars.
Bold Hunter will stand at the stable of Capt. Huse in Greenland, until the 1st of August.
PHILIP WEVER.
** Good attention will be given at the place above mentioned and those mares which failed last year, shall be intitled to one leap gratis. May 20, 1799.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for the New-Hampshire Gazette are thankfully received by the Editor at his Office corner of Market and Congress Streets Portsmouth, at only one dollar and a half pr. annum, one quarter down, or the whole at the close of the year, as shall be most agreeable to subscribers, and payment made easy to those who live in the country, as they may make payment in produce any time before the close of the year.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted conspicuously on the most reasonable terms in the GAZETTE. To those who wish their advertisements to receive general perusal, this paper is particularly advantageous, as it has by far the most extensive circulation, not only throughout this State, but in every State in the Union, of any paper printed in New-Hampshire.