The New Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1808-07-19 00:00:00

Non Ezra Bartlett
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Are received at the Bookstore of THOMAS & TAPPAN, FOR publishing four Editions of the FAMILY BIBLE, to be delivered to subscribers at 6, 7, 10 and 12 dollars each. Those persons who feel disposed to patronize this expensive undertaking, will please to call and leave their names, before the 15th September, at which time the books will be ready for delivery.—They will all be printed in a handsome manner, though on different paper and type; and subscribers names will be printed in the work. Portsmouth, June 12, 1808.
Family BIBLES.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for four Editions of the Family Bible, received at C. PEIRCE's Bookstore. July 12.
EDUCATION.
THE second quarter of MR. CHARLES TATT's Academy, will commence this day, those parents who wish to improve the present opportunity, will please to make early application. July 12.
NEW GOODS.
Stephen Hardy,
Has just received in addition to his former stock, a variety of Gold JEWELRY, Plated and Japaned WARES, and other fancy Goods,—viz.—GOLD filigree hoop Ear-Rings; plain Twing do. do. black Ear-Rings & Knobs; pearl set Pins and Rings; plain gold ditto ditto; gold watch Keys and seals, gilt do. and filigree Chains; plated Candlesticks; sugar Tonges; salt Spoons and plated Castors; plain and filigree silver Thimbles; silver plated and polished steel Snuffers and Trays; table and desert Knives and Forks; Carvers; red ground japan'd tea Trays and Waiters; bread and knife Trays; dressing Cases; tortoise shell and horn combs, ivory do.; Spectacles and Cases; hair Brushes; Penknives, Jack Knives, Razors and Cases; Scissors; cut glass smelling Bottles, common ditto; velvet Puffs, morocco ditto; pocket Books; boxes of Colours and hair Pencils; tooth Brushes, do. Picks; palmyrene, jessamine, palm and Winfor Soap; otto of Roses; Essences; China and japan'd snuff Boxes. also, a general assortment of Silver, table, desert and Tea Spoons; salt ditto; Thimbles; scissor Chains; sugar Tonges, gold Necklaces; Rings, &c kept constantly on hand.—With a great variety of other articles too numerous to mention in an advertisement, the whole he offers for sale on the most reasonable terms. July 12.
COTTON YARN, and other American Manufactured COTTON GOODS.
TIMOTHY UPHAM,
Has just received a large consignment, and in future will keep constantly for sale a complete assortment of American Manufactured Cotton Goods, which he is enabled to sell at the lowest prices by wholesale or retail; being appointed an agent for one of the largest Manufactories in the United States,—viz.
COTTON Twist and Yarn, of all the various kinds; best American Bed-Ticking (warranted fast colours); Cotton Shirting & Sheetings; Stripes; Checks, &c. of a very superior quality. On hand as usual, A very extensive assortment of European and India Goods. Also, just received by the Ferdinand from Charleston, S. C. a few Bales of COTTON of a superior quality. Orders from his friends and customers in the Country will be carefully attended to. June 14.
Joseph W. March,
No. 5, Market Street. KEEPS constantly for sale, a general assortment of Hard-Ware, Ironmongery and Cutlery, which may be had on the best terms. He has just received an assortment of Muskets, Fowling Pieces and Horseman's Pistols. June 28.
Providence Factory.
Cotton Yarn & Bed Tick. JUST RECEIVED AT
DRAPER'S
Cheap Cash Store, A LARGE supply of 2 and 3 threaded cotton Yarn, and Bed Tick of a superior quality; direct from the Manufactory—which will be sold on the very lowest terms by wholesale and retail; will receive in a few days, a further supply and will in future keep a complete assortment. June 28, 1808.
WANTED a capable LAD, of correct habits, about 15 years old, to attend in the subscribers store, No. 2, Market Street. July 12. OLIVER BRIARD.
DAVID BAZET forbids all persons harbouring or trusting his wife SILVEY, on his account, for he will not pay any debts of her contracting. DAVID BAZET. July 11th, 1808.
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING A REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER, IN THE TOWN OF NEWBURYPORT, TO BE ENTITLED THE AMERICAN STATESMAN. TO THE PUBLIC.
IN offering to the public, proposals for publishing a Newspaper, it is necessary for the proposer to state the principles which are to govern him in the undertaking—that the community at large, may have a just idea of the merits of the establishment, before they bestow their patronage. The subscriber can only say, that he will use his utmost exertions to defend the principles of the Constitution and laws of the land; the present administration, and all such as may be called to administer the government, who tread in the steps of the present illustrious President;—by advocating the liberty and independence of the United States, and opposing faction wherever it originates—His labours will not be solely confined to the politics of the day—but he will endeavor to render his establishment worthy the patronage of the merchant and man of letters, by blending a variety of useful, foreign and domestic intelligence, with literary and religious information. He rests his hopes for success, on the patronage of a liberal public; and if he should be so happy as to find his expectations realized, he will use every exertion to please and gratify those who may honor him with their support. To his republican fellow-citizens, he particularly looks for encouragement;—for it is a fact too well known, that the county of Essex is the seat of aristocracy, and his labors will in a great manner be thwarted, unless he experiences the support of his political friends. He trusts that his establishment will be conducted on such a plan, as will be perfectly congenial to the feelings of every real American; whose patronage alone he solicits. To advocate the government of the Union in every step that shall be taken, at the present crisis, for the support of the honor and dignity of the nation, and to oppose the aspersions of the enemies of our freedom, will form a constant portion of the labor of the public's humble servant. JOSEPH GLEASON, IWN.
CONDITIONS.
1. The Statesman will be published every Monday and Thursday, and delivered to subscribers in town by carriers, and forwarded to distant subscribers by mail (exclusive of postage) at three dollars per annum, 1 dollar and 50 cents payable on subscribing. 2. It will be published on a good paper of a Royal size, and on a new and handsome Type. N. B. Gentlemen who may receive subscription papers are requested to return them to the publisher, at Boston or Newburyport, previous to the first of August next, as the work will positively commence at that time. Boston, June 22, 1808.
Laws of the U. States.
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.] AN ACT
Supplemental to "An act regulating the grants of land in the territory of Michigan."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That every person claiming lands within that part of the Michigan territory to which the Indian title hath been extinguished by virtue of any legal grant made by the French government prior to the treaty of Paris of the tenth of February, one thousand seven hundred and sixty-three; or of any legal grant made by the British government subsequent to the said treaty, and prior to the treaty of peace between the United States and Great Britain, of the third of September, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, or of the second section of the act to which this act is a supplement, shall be allowed until the first day of January next, to deliver to the register of the land office for the district of Detroit, a notice in writing, stating the nature and extent of his claims, together with a plat or plats of the tract or tracts claimed, and if such person shall fail to deliver such notice in writing, together with a plat of the tract claimed, all his right, so far as it may be derived from any act of Congress, shall become void, and the commissioners appointed for the purpose of ascertaining and deciding the rights of persons claiming lands in the said district of Detroit, shall have the same powers, and perform the duties in relation to the claims, notices of which shall be thus filed as are provided by the act to which this act is a supplement, in relation to the claims therein described.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted,
That every person whose claim has been or shall be confirmed by the commissioners aforesaid, to a tract of land bordering on the river Detroit, and not exceeding in depth forty arpens, French measure, shall be entitled to a preference in becoming the purchaser of any vacant tract of land adjacent to, and back of his own tract, not exceeding forty arpens, French measure, in depth, nor in quantity of land that which is contained in his own tract, at the same price, and on the same terms and conditions as are provided by law for the other public lands in said district. And the surveyor general shall be, and he is hereby authorized, as soon as may be, to cause to be surveyed, the tracts claimed by virtue of this section, and in all cases where, by reason of bends in the said river, and of adjacent prior or pre-emption claims, each claimant cannot obtain a tract equal in quantity to the adjacent tract already owned by him to divide the vacant land, applicable to that object, between the several claimants, in such manner as to him will appear most equitable. And every person entitled to the benefit of this section, shall on or before the first day of January next, deliver to the register of the land office for the district of Detroit, a notice in writing, stating the situation and extent of the tract of land he wishes to purchase, and deposit at the same time one-twentieth part of the purchase money; and shall also, within three months after the return of the survey to the office of the said register, produce to him a receipt from the receiver of public money for the said district, for one fourth part of the purchase money. And if any such person shall fail to deliver such notice, and make such deposit and payment, at the times abovementioned, his right of pre-emption shall cease and become void.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted,
That every person who being the head of a family, did prior to the twenty sixth of March one thousand eight hundred and four, and doth at the time of the passage of this act, inhabit and cultivate a tract of land in the territory of Michigan, not claimed by virtue of a legal French or British grant, or by the second section of the act to which this act is a supplement, shall be entitled to a preference in becoming the purchaser from the United States of such tract of land not exceeding one section, at the price at which the other public lands in the said territory are directed to be sold; and payment may be made therefor in the same manner, and under the same conditions, as are provided by law for such other public lands. And every person entitled to the benefit of this section, shall on or before the first day of January next deliver to register of the land office for the district aforesaid, a notice in writing of the situation and extent of the tract of land he wishes to purchase. The commissioners aforesaid are hereby authorized to examine and decide the claims of every person claiming the benefit of this section, and whenever it shall appear to them that the claimant is entitled to a right of pre-emption, they shall give a certificate thereof, directed to the register of the land office, which certificate, together with a receipt from the receiver of public money, of at least one fourth part of the purchase money, shall, on or before the first day of January next, be produced by the claimant, to the register of the land office for the said district. And if any person shall fail to deliver such notice in writing, or produce such certificate and receipt within the times abovementioned, his right of pre-emption shall cease and become void.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted,
That so much of the second section of the act to which this act is a supplement, as provides that not more than one tract or parcel of land shall be granted to any one person, shall be and the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted,
That the lands to which the Indian title has been extinguished, by the treaty made at Detroit, on the seventeenth of November, one thousand eight hundred and seven, shall be attached to and made a part of the district of Detroit, and be offered for sale at that place under the same exceptions and regulations, at the same price, and on the same terms, as other lands lying in that district.
J. B. VARNUM, Speaker of the House of Representatives. S. SMITH, President of the Senate pro tempore. April 25, 1808. APPROVED, TH: JEFFERSON.
POLITICAL.
In the observance of the following advice given on Washington's farewell address, the general government have subjected themselves to all the obloquy that disappointed ambition and foreign emitters could suggest. It will be found that while Mr. Jefferson has obtained the esteem of the great, the good and the wise of mankind, he is obnoxious to tyrants only. Had Mr. Jefferson been the servile tool of France, we might have expected a recommendation from him for opposite purposes to Hillhouse's resolution declaring we have no cause of complaint against England and proposing to arm against France. Mr. Jefferson is neither the political friend of the king of G. Britain, nor the haughty emperor of France. He detests the principles of monarchy and is only the friend of that power whose actions are quadrated for the good of mankind, and poised in the scales of philanthropy and justice. Had the leaders of opposition been gifted with the mantle of Washington whom they have affected to adorn and secretly cursed, our country would not have presented those barren hopes for the preservation of concord within our peaceful bowers, that the convulsed state of Europe presents us. The admonitions are excellent, and may be considered as the farewell anathema against the insidious wiles of the fates of foreign power and intestine foes, who are dinning our ears with the attribution of the evils with which the contending powers have cursed us, to the effect instead of the cause which produced it.
'Tis substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric?
"Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.—In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
"Observe good faith and justice towards all nations, cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt that in the course of time and things the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be, that providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? The experiment at least, is recommended by every sentiment which enables human nature. Alas! it is rendered impossible by its vices?
"As avenues to foreign influence in the innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence or awe the public councils! Such an attachment of a small or weak, towards a great and powerful nation, dooms the former to be the satellite of the latter.
"Again the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake—since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. But that jealousy, to be useful, must be impartial; else it becomes the instrument of the very influence to be avoided, instead of a defence against it. Excessive partiality for one foreign nation, and excessive dislike of another, cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on the one side, and serve to veil and even to second the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the favorite, are liable to become suspected and odious; while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.
"The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith.—Here let us stop.
"Europe has a set of primary interests, which to us have none, or a very remote relation. Hence she must be engaged in frequent controversies, the causes of which are essentially foreign to our concerns. Hence, therefore, it must be unwise in us to implicate ourselves, by artificial ties, in the ordinary vicissitudes of her politics, or the ordinary combinations and collisions of her friendships, or enmities.
"Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. If we remain one people under an efficient government, the period is not far off, when we may defy material injury from external annoyance; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality, we may at any time resolve upon, to be scrupulously respected; when belligerent powers, under the impossibility of making acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel.
"Why forego the advantages of such a peculiar situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalry, interest, humor or caprice?
"'Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.
"Taking care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies.
"Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand; neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences—consulting the natural course of things—diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of commerce, but forcing nothing; establishing, with powers so disposed, in order to give trade a stable course, to define the rights of our merchants, and to enable the government to support them, conventional rules of intercourse, the best that present circumstances and mutual opinion will permit, but temporary, and liable to be from time to time abandoned or varied, as experience and circumstances shall dictate; constantly keeping in view that it is folly in one nation to look for disinterested favors from another; that it must pay with a portion of its independence for whatever it may accept under that character; that by such acceptance, it may place itself in the condition of having given equivalents for nominal favors, and yet of being reproached with ingratitude for not giving more. There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate upon real favors from nation to nation. 'Tis an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard."
The most glorious things of which our country can boast, claim Washington, Jefferson, and Madison for their authors: Washington fought and conquered for Liberty:
Jefferson composed the Declaration of Independence, and confirmed its principles by his administration—
Madison originated the present admirable constitution of the United States, and has victoriously supported it against all its foes.
EXCELLENT!
The President of the United States, on the 4th of July, appeared dressed in a neat suit of homespun—a patriotic example, and worthy of general imitation. [Washington paper.
The Deaths in the last week of June, in Philadelphia, were 33. In New York 40.

Criticism upon Criticism;
Or observations on the remarks and criticisms on the LETTER of the HONORABLE JOHN Q. ADAMS.
"Audi alteram Partem."
Remarks on Mr. Adams's letter to Mr. On, have just fallen into my hands; I have read the criticisms once, and part of them a second time, and as they seem not to require the close attention which is necessary to judge of a series of mathematical and metaphysical propositions, and as I have little time to spare, I proceed to put down my first thoughts as they occur. I have no pretensions to elegance of style, nor have I a reputation to guard or lose as a writer; as a reader I form certain judgments on what I read, and as a free man I claim a right to express them decently, with the reasons of them. I am more solicitous for solidity and truth in remarking them for ornament, and with little anxiety for the result I give these remarks up to candid examination in respect to the former, and to unqualified unanswerable censure in respect to the last.
THE remarker professes an endeavour to avoid saying what might offend, and then offers a quaint sneering apology for any seeming asperity; he adds that a seduction from the chastity of the remarker's principles will be excused by the influence of the professor's example—after leaving the reader to admire this proclamation of chastity, rather premature and suspicious, being a defence before a charge; and an admission of seduction in the same sentence, [seduced chastity is a new kind, not much to boast of—no wonder pardon is humbly entreated for it.] I leave it also to the remarker, in his next critical labours to expatiate on the beauty of the new and doubtless elegant metaphorical expression, "chastity of principles." This new expression will serve as a model for our Tyro's now at school, whom the remarker, like a "true patriot mindful of posterity," is sedulous to guard against being seduced by the defects of the professor's style.
The remarker, after expressing his humble will to effect this purpose, says, "we shall point out defects of style in this extraordinary letter" &c. and he then adds, in the next sentence, "although the number may appear great, it might have been increased, had we not rejected some which we supposed to have been errors of the press." What might have been increased? according to all common construction of sentences, the number of Mr. Adams's defects,—and who could increase these in a production already finished and already so full of defects? The critic probably meant that more might have been pointed out; the number of defects remarked upon might have been increased, had not some of the faults of the publication been imputed to some creature called, in style quite removed from general use and comprehension, by the cant name of a "Printer's Devil." Then after a witty allusion to Alexander's wry neck, he deems it proper to note the "deformities [or wrynecks] of Mr. Adams's style," lest the latter should be imitated as the former was, and then ceasing to flourish his arms, by way of preface, he proceeds directly to the attack.
He begins with pointing out the style which the Professor's subject required, and says he has adopted one of an opposite character, harsh, turgid, &c. &c. &c. He then shews his leaning on perspicuity, and the causes from which the want of it proceeds.
It is then stated that "one error against perspicuity is the giving different names to the same object mentioned more than once."
For this position no authority is quoted. It rests on that of the remarker.—I believe I could shew that writers much approved for their style have done what is here reprobated.—Having entertained an idea, that as several names or epithets may clearly set the same thing before the mind of the reader, they might vary their expression to prevent the fatigue arising from the perpetual or very frequent recurrence of the same word. Besides there may be some shades of difference of meaning, in epithets, as to strength or propriety.—But let us hear our critic quoting from the letter stigmatized as obscure.
"If the commercial states are called to interpose on one hand, will not the agricultural states be with equal propriety summoned to interpose on the other? If the East is stimulated against the West, and the Northern and Southern sections are urged into collisions with each other, by appeals, &c. "Here," says the critic, "no less than four different terms are employed to express the same act: called, summoned, stimulated, and urged into collision. But would he or any other reader have found the sentence more perspicuous by the same term being repeated four times in it? and if it had been turned to read thus: if the commercial states are called to interpose &c. will not the agricultural states be called to interpose, &c. if the east is called to interpose &c. and the northern and southern sections are called to interpose, &c.? It may be asked further, are the four terms employed to signify the same precise act? and further, if they are
terms easy to be understood, and each applicable to the matter intended to be expressed, where is the want of perspicuity, or the transgression of any of its laws?
He finds fault with an expression purporting that a question had been discussed and decided in the Senate, obtained the concurrence of the other branch, and the approbation of the President, and that from these decisions the letter of Mr. P***** was an appeal, &c. Now, as the fault here is not pointed out, I am at some loss to discover it, seeing the two last acts concurrence and approbation differ from each other, and from the first, it was natural to express them by different terms, and those used, to a common reader will appear proper ones. Perhaps the evil is that these are called by the common name decisions.—But had this fault been a very great one, the learned critic would probably have shown its nature, and its enormity—so I conclude he would have done likewise in the expressions next quoted as faulty "to yearn for the fragments of trade, would be to pine for the crumbs of commercial servitude."
Perhaps he has a quarrel with the word yearn, which he marks in italics; but he may find it explained thus in a good authority "to feel great internal uneasiness," formerly the word it is said, was used for desire or the pain of longing, and I presume it may be so used still, although it more commonly denotes tenderness or pity.
But the charge of calling an object by a number of names is renewed; and it is said: "In the course of four pages, Mr. Pickering's letter is called by more than a dozen different names. It is an appeal, a proceeding, a species of appeal, &c. &c. &c. Now, suppose I was delighted with Mr. Pickering's letter and willing to express my high approbation, should call it (considering it in many lights) a delectable performance, a precious morsel of eloquence, a treasure of political wisdom, a standard of the respect due to our rulers, a bond uniting the states to each other, and to their representatives, a pillar against foreign aggression, &c. &c. &c. would our critic come forward and say: you must not call this letter, excellent as it is, in many points of view, by a dozen of different names, in the course of four pages; it is violating the rules of perspicuity to call the same thing by different names—But I have in reserve an authority on this point, which I deem irresistible. In this very book, in these perspicuous and perspicacious remarks, this report of decisions in the high court of criticism, I find the following eloquent and modest passage: it may be seen page 29th, "and this semblance, this shadow of a law, this unconstitutional decree; this contraband ware of legislation, smuggled through the public offices without opening the package of a single sentence, without examining a thread in the texture; this foreign, prohibited commodity, so produced, so introduced, and so displayed, is recommended to freemen as commanding their respect. How dare you, Mr. Adams, declare in the very teeth of truth, that the bill was discussed in the Senate, under what pretext will you attempt to defend your veracity," &c. &c.
We have here a notable specimen of the respect of some men, for their own laws and law-makers.—Here in one single sentence, a law, the act of our representatives, instead of getting the least respect, is called by six abusive names to hold it up to hatred and contempt, and nearly as many epithets are employed to denote baseness in its origin, and shame in its appearance. But waving at present remarks on its texture and nature, I have here the authority of the remarker himself, that to give different names to the same object mentioned more than once, is not an error, (I should rather say offence) against perspicuity.—And now let the reader judge whether there was cause for the following scornful triumphant exclamation of one professing an endeavour to avoid offending, which follows the enumeration of the dozen names given Mr. Pickering's letter.—The exclamation runs thus: "Ye conundrum makers! whose labours dignify our almanacks, and exercise the ingenuity of children and servant-maids, cease, for the Professor of Rhetoric of Harvard College beats you all."
Is not this a laboured and ineffectual attempt to be witty, ending in mere poor ridiculous abuse? Beats all you conundrum makers! In what? in conundrums doubtless. What is a conundrum? Johnson says, it is "a low jest, a quibble, a mean conceit." Now what likenesses can be pointed out between such a jest, quibble or conceit and Mr. Adams's calling Mr. Pickering's letter by a dozen names, and Mr. Remarker calling the Embargo by half a dozen? surely the remarker went far from the decent path of criticism, for wit and a cant word, and found only the latter. But for the edification of the young at school,
and to keep them from the infection of the professor's errors, he teaches elegant and figurative diction; when he would speak of a supposed conundrum maker as worse than the rest of that tribe, he apostrophizes the whole clan; and says, the professor beats you all! Is not the word beat quite dignified here?
The next criticism on "some friend of the writer," an expression pronounced inaccurate, is extraordinary; it is said, it should be some friend of the writer's; but this would be putting the word friend twice in the possible case.—Friend of the writer, is the same as the writer's friend, but some friend of the writer's is some friend, not of the writer, but of some person or thing belonging to him, supposed, but not expressed.—If such a phrase is sometimes used, it appears to be a solecism, a violation of the rules of Grammar.
Mr. PRESCOTT'S ORATION.
As many of the Patrons of the Gazette could not be privileged with hearing, and still more, never will be with reading, the admirable ORATION pronounced by G. W. Prescott, Esq. on the 4th of July, inst. We give the following Extracts therefrom, under the impressive assurance that it will be read with avidity, and admired by all true Republicans.
At this momentous crisis, when all the strength and energies of our country should be concentrated and exerted to protect our rights, our liberties and national sovereignty, against infringement from the powerful and overbearing belligerent nations of Europe, —this fell demon party, more destructive to our national vigour than the death-producing Upas to animal life—is seen rearing its baleful front, and menacing with haggard visage the destruction of the sacred charter of our liberties.—To serve its selfish purposes, it thrusts its title, as oft as Proteus did his shape.—But whether marshalled by a Hamilton, or guided by a Pickering, —whether attempting to cover its views by the virtues of a Washington, or the influence of an Adams—federalism cannot conceal its native deformity—it will be federalism still.
However versed may be the leaders of this party in the history of ancient Republics—however thoroughly they may be read in their progress, decline and fall—however sanguine may be their expectations and calculations that such will be the fate of ours—yet, I trust the people of America will ever retain discernment enough to perceive, and virtue enough successfully to oppose their wily and insidious views.—Whence is this abuse of the able, virtuous characters who administer our National Government—what is it? but the rankerous ebullitions, which have their origin in the blasted hopes of disappointed partisans,—and what is to be expected from a change—from a triumph of federalism? What but an elevation to power of men who will, as past occurrences shew, disregard your rights, and trample on your dear bought independence.
The leaders of this faction boast of superior patriotism—We look in vain for evidence to support this pretension. Have they ever sacrificed ought of personal interest to advance the public good? Search their whole history, and we shall search in vain for one solitary act of disinterested patriotism. Selfish ambition, and over-waning lust for power, constitutes the stimulating motives which actuate their conduct.
Proceeding upon the principles which governed the aspiring demagogues of ancient Greece and Rome, they have ever assailed the virtue of our Republic—have ever endeavored to blast the merited fame of every active, honest patriot. Like them they would make you blind to your true interests; they would make you ingrate. They perceive too well the barrier to their wishes—they would have you forget the faithful, long tried services of those distinguished characters, whom you have so deservedly elevated to the guardianship of your liberties—They know too well that could they effect this—could they cause you to ostracize your present illustrious political father, your watchful, patriotic JEFFERSON—that very Aristides of your country; could they induce you to proscribe your MADISONS, your CLINTONS, and your LANGDONS—those centinels of liberty, they would be enabled to prostrate your sovereignty, and would triumph o'er your folly.
They have stiled themselves the TRUE political disciples of that pre-eminent illustrious hero and statesman, the founder of our empire, the immortal WASHINGTON!—but it is as true in politics as in morals, that "it is disgraceful to erect a sanctuary for our vices, upon the virtues of others."
A simple recurrence to Washington's address to his fellow countrymen, at the close of his Presidency, could any thing have the effect, would make them blush at the artful and preposterous assumption.—Imagination cannot conceive of a more severe strictures on the conduct of federalists than is comprised in the pages of this invaluable writing.—To divide, dis-
tract, and disunite our country has been the immediate tendency of all their efforts. They have endeavored to "disturb our Union by furnishing ground, for characterizing parties, by geographical discriminations."
WASHINGTON inculcates union, as the sole and life of our Republic. He warns us to be guarded against the influence and spirit of party—And yet I am almost led to believe that they consider it as the forlorn hope, as the only mean of attaining the accomplishment of their views—they appear to have their hopes encouraged, in contemplating the sentiment thus expressed by that departed sage. "Party spirit is to governments of a popular form, their worst enemy. The disorders & miseries, which thence result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of public liberty." If this is not the case, to what shall we ascribe the violence of their conduct? Their perpetual hostility to the present administration. Have they ever approbated a single measure which has flowed from this administration, during the seven years of its operation—Have they not, on the contrary, without discrimination, virulently opposed them?—Nay, even the acts of British tyranny, which have recently assailed our Nation's sovereignty; have from this source found—O; disgrace to our country! apologists, yea advocates in our land.
Hence it was that LOUISIANA, previous to its being purchased, was deserving a contest of arms, the lives of thousands of our fellow creatures—afterwards, when peacefully obtained, it lost its value, and was not worth retaining!
In perfect consistency with this systematic opposition, is found the present attempts of this party to elevate themselves to office, by a perverted and distorted use of a late measure of the National Government, the act laying an Embargo on our commerce.—This was a measure dictated in prudence, and which grew out of the pacific policy of our country.
The political commotions of Europe, which have long agitated the Eastern world, have at length reached us, and menace the peace and prosperity of our nation. The restrictions imposed upon neutral commerce by the two great and powerful belligerent nations of Europe, rendered this measure the only remaining alternative of war. Yet conscious of this truth, knowing it to be beyond comparison the lesser evil, they are, when every principle of virtue, of honesty and religion, should induce them to UNITE, to rally round the insulted sovereignty of their country—endeavouring to unnerve the arm of Government, by fallaciously attributing the ills we thence do necessarily experience, to this measure of precaution, rather than to their proper source—the agitations and collisions of contending Europe.
They have injured your integrity, your principles of patriotism, by attempting to excite your prejudices, through the medium of your sordid interests—Yet you will not heed it—but to avenge the indignity—For if, my countrymen, "we can prevent the woes, the cruel horrors of a bloody war—Yet hold untouch'd our liberties, and laws;
O let us, rais'd above the turbid sphere Of little selfish passions,—nobly do it!"
But for this base—this gorgon monster party, America, the real Ganaan of the world, would appear to convulsed and oppressed Europe, as a paradise on earth—Yet restless and ambitious men, sickening at the "dull pursuits of civil life," would feign marr this heavenly aspect.
It has been asserted by some, that a government which places the supreme power in the hands of an individual, is founded in nature, and is best adapted to the genius and dispositions of man—or, in other words, that the sovereignty ought not to be vested in the people, who are incapable of governing. The fallacy of this position, the erroneousness of its principle, is sufficiently attested in the happy existence of our own polity—and what has before been observed of the dangerous tendency of power in connection with the passions, show at least the fatal consequences, which would be likely to ensue from such an establishment. Where the privilege of governing is made the permanent prerogative of birth,—a supposition of the means of education, rather than a promotion, would too probably be sought. And as every system, which discourages the cultivation of science, tends to the degradation of the human character, who will be so absurd as to call this the only rational government.—Is there an advocate in our land for such a system? I will pronounce him an exotic in our clime, or if indigenous, the corruption of a court has poisoned his principles.
It has justly, and with enthusiasm been advanced, that a free government
has a natural, and inseparable connection, with every species of possible excellence—and hence as knowledge is the fundamental pillar in the temple of Liberty, it is, consequently the peculiar object of our laws, to extend the means of information to every grade and order of its citizens; and so completely is it effected, that a total ignorance of the rudiments of learning, is considered a crime almost, in her poorest individuals. "Curiosity, speculation, investigation, and every species of mental exertion, is here emancipated, from despotic restrictions, from the enslaving chains of Monkish superstition."
Here even the peasant lights his flambeau at the hallowed shrine of philosophy, and the humblest religionist burns incense on his own altar to the God of nature.
And, shall we sport with these invaluable blessings?—Shall it be ever said we once were independent—we once were virtuous, we once were free—
Forbid it Heaven!—forbid it —O! my Countrymen!
BY THE MAILS.
BALTIMORE, JULY 5.
The anniversary of our Independence received the most marked attention from the citizens of Baltimore. The stores were generally shut and all kind of business suspended, that all might join in celebrating the nativity of American freedom. It was indeed a proud day for the yet surviving revolutionary patriot—he saw and felt that the "times which tried mens' souls" were not forgotten—he beheld his children, and the children of his friends of "other years," rejoicing for their liberty and prepared to defend it; and his heart was filled with pleasant, yet melancholy reflection. He was joyous that liberty was secured to his country, but felt sad on remembering the expence at which it was purchased—"all which he saw, and part of which he was."
At six o'clock, A. M. the Baltimore Brigade of Volunteers, was formed in Market street, from whence they marched into Pratt street road, and after firing several volleys in honor of the day, returned to town and were dismissed at an early hour.
The brigade yesterday contained— 5 companies of Artillery, 4 troops of Cavalry, 4 companies of Riflemen, 34 do. of Infantry, 1 do. Juvenile Pikemen, Making in all a grand total of nearly 3,000 men, well organized and completely uniformed and equipped.
The elegant new company commanded by capt Stiles, called "The First Marine Artillery of the Union," made its appearance yesterday, having about 50 members and three pieces of cannon.
After the Brigade was dismissed the different corps retired to such places as had been previously agreed upon, and spent the day in harmony and happiness.
The corps of Artillerists under the command of Robert Goodloe Harper, Esq. Attorney at Law, &c. was the only company attached to the 3d Brigade that neglected or refused to honor the anniversary of American freedom. Does Mr. Harper and his men believe it a "WICKED PRACTICE!"
We are daily witnesses to very honorable exhibitions of military skill, in the adroit evolutions of the Marine Corps, and of the Flying Artillery; to which we may now add a new exhibition in the late field experiments for the improvement of the American artillery. Those of the last Monday, on a new invented gun, the Columbiad, by firing at a target, shot of 30lbs. weight, we think, must prove of infinite service in the result. It was evident to all the intelligent bystanders, that this newly invented gun, with its improved carriage, will become of primary importance, and soon add greatly to the defensive strength of our happy country.
BUCKSTOWN, JUNE 30.
A severe shock of an Earthquake was felt in this and the neighbouring towns, on the morning of the 26th inst. about 3 o'clock. Its course appears to have been from east to west. The buildings in this vicinity were alarmingly agitated, the furniture on the shelves deranged and rattled together, windows violently shaken in their casements, attended with a crackling of the glass. The beasts of the field appear to have been alarmed by this awful phenomenon; and the pastures resounded with the lowings of cattle—The rumbling noise and the trembling of the earth, abated and increased several times, in rapid and regular succession, like the waves of the sea.—There appeared to be a real lifting and rocking of the earth. Vessels in the river and bay were sensibly affected; some were said to have been lifted considerably in the water, and others to have been thrown nearly on their beam ends. Fish were seen in large numbers upon the top of the water, exhibiting signs of alarm. In College township, No. 2, the shock is said to have been more severe than at this place.

BRANDON, (Vermont) JULY 6. On Thursday evening last, a young man in this village, by the name of Henry Sun , about 18 years of age, being a little indisposed, a Physician was called, who administered for his comfort, a portion of emetic tartar; this nauseating medicine soon caused him to vomit from his stomach, the moderate number of nine Bank Bills ! which were not materially damaged. These bills had been in this safe deposit for about 3 hours. He was advised to the above medicine by a number of citizens who were strongly convinced that he had taken money from a store in this place. He was immediately arrested and is to have his trial this day.
Republican Celebrations.
AT NEWBURYPOR.
The anniversary of the day which raised four millions of people from oppression and vassalage to the exalted rank of freemen, was celebrated by the Republicans of Newburyport with unusual eclat.
The day was ushered in by a discharge of seventeen guns from the Republican company of artillery commanded by Captain James Porter—Ringing of bells, &c.
At ten o'clock the Republican citizens assembled at Union Hall, from whence, after making choice of the Hon. Josiah Smith , Esq. as President, and James Prince , Esq. as Vice President, they moved in the following order of procession, viz. Young men—Citizens—Committee of Arrangements—President and Vice President—Rev. Mr. Giles, Rev. Mr. Peak, and Orator of the Day—Officers of the Revenue—amounting in the whole to nearly four hundred Republicans—under the escort of Capt. Potter's company of Artillery, and marshalled by Capt. Thomas Burrell, proceeded through the principal streets to the Rev. Mr. Giles' Meeting-House, where the following exercises were performed:—A hymn adapted to the occasion—a devout and highly appropriate prayer by the Rev. Mr. Giles—the Declaration of Independence was then read by the Rev. Mr. Giles; after which, an elegant, classical, and truly republican oration, was pronounced by Nathaniel Cogswell , Esq. The citizens then returned, in the same order of procession, to Union Hall, where one hundred and twenty persons sat down to an elegant dinner, in the assembly room of the hall, which was decorated with roses and wreaths of flowers, and ornamented with the portraits of Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Hancock. After the removal of the cloth, the following toasts were drank:
 1. The Fourth of July. Though it may sometimes find us under embarrassments, may it ever find us FREE.  2. The President of the United States. That uncommon instance of a man, who is not only contented with such a portion of power as the laws of his country allow him, but is desirous of resigning even that—May his private life be as happy, as his public life has been useful.  3. The memory of Washington, and his last advice to the American people.  4. The embarrassed commerce and fisheries of our country: when the oppressors of the earth shall lay by their oppressions, may they revive with increasing vigor.  5. Our poverty. May they be fully impressed with this truth—that in all civil or religious contests whatever temporary advantage any sect or party may gain, yet that no sect or party can ever flourish long whose foundation is laid in hypocrisy and deceit.  6. No more federal Coquets; with a Burr round their heads and serpents in their tails—whose energies tend to the destruction of government.  7. The only remaining Republic on the earth. May neither a royal nor a federal dagger ever reach its heart.  8. Timothy Pickering. Equally serviceable to his country, whether trusted with the sword of a warrior at Lexington battle, or the quill of a gossip in the city of Washington. One Arno'd may unite courage to treachery—another may possess treachery alone.  9. Gov. Sullivan. Great as a man; firm as a supporter of the Union; prudent as he appreciates the advice of Washington.  10. Lt. Gov. Lincoln. The friend of his country and the friend of man.  11. John Quincy Adams; the virtuous and independent statesman; may a grateful country preserve his name in everlasting remembrance.  12. Sullivan and embargo, rather than Gore and murder.  13. Church and State—may the people of America never forget the speech of King James—who said, while he had the making of Judges and Bishops, he could make that to be Law and Gospel which pleased him best!  14. The Constitution of Massachusetts.  15. The federal Babel of Massachusetts; a monument of confusion; broad at the beginning—terminating in a Gore or the extremity of a Cobb.  16. That dignified portion of the sons of the prophets who immortalized their names during the reign of terror, for mustering up our women.  17. The fair sex. How much fairer would they appear in homespun dresses. 
KITTERY, JULY 5th. 1808.
32d Anniversary of American Independence! This proud day to American Freemen, the glorious day on which our venerable and patriotic sires, in the midst of danger and death, had valour to arrest their suffering and degraded country from the domination of Imperious Britain, and gave her a rank among the Independent nations of the earth, was noticed in this town with appropriate joy, felicity and hilarity.
A numerous assembly of citizens from this and the neighbouring towns, met at Capt. Enock H. Lewis' inn, from which they were escorted to the meeting-house in the middle parish in Kittery, by the officers of Col. Lyman's and Leighton's regiments, in uniform—where, after the Throne of Grace was addressed, in a pertinent and well adapted prayer by the Rev'd Joseph Litchfield , and appropriate music, performed in a masterly manner by a select choir, Benjamin Green , Esq. of Berwick, pronounced a luminous and truly republican Oration; every sentence of which breathed pure, rational, and unadulterated liberty & patriotism.
After the performances were ended, the company were escorted to a handsome collation prepared in the field by Capt. Enock H. Lewis—The company made choice of Maj. Alexander Rice, to officiate as President for the day; Maj. Jeremiah Clarke, Vice President; and Adjutant Wm. Cutts and Col. Sam'l Leighton, Marshals.
After dinner the following Toasts were drank, accompanied with the discharge of cannon:
 1. The day we celebrate—The resplendent era of American Independence.  2. The President of the United States—Great in council, firm in principle, mild towards his enemies, shielded by virtue which the slants of calumny cannot penetrate.  3. The heads of Departments—A bright constellation of worthies.  4. The memory of Washington, and that patriotic army—who at the call of their Country achieved her Independence.  5. The rights of Election—May the republicans of Massachusetts support the Executive in its defence.  6. The People—As they are the fountain of power, may they be careful to whom they entrust it.  7. The Militia of the United States—The best Army of a free Country, may it always meet the prompt support of our general government.  8. Our infant Navy—May it grow in strength as the resources of our country shall increase.  9. American Manufactories—May their increase supersede the necessity of importation.  10. Agriculture—The funded stock of national wealth, may the husbandman be rewarded by the abundant harvest.  11. The privileges of the Ocean, the natural highway of Nation—May it not be encumbered with toll gates and robbers (the British Navy).  12. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts—May her sleeping Sampsons arouse from their slumbers, and regain her lost jewel, the right of free election.  13. The Governor of this Commonwealth—Grown old in the service of his country, his patriotic principles are yet in full bloom.  14. John Q. Adams—Altho' he has incurred the wrath of the party who placed him in power, he has justly merited the applause of his country.  15. Louisiana purchase—The price of gold and not of blood.  16. May party animosity be buried in oblivion, and all true republicans be freed from the insults of foreign powers.  17. Neutral rights—If negotiation fail, may tyrants know that we have other means to protect them. 
VOLUNTEERS. After the orator had withdrawn—The Orator of the Day.
 The President and Vice President of the Day.  By Major Thomas D. Cates—May the industry and soil of America produce sufficient for its inhabitants—may they never be under the necessity of sucking the mother's breasts, nor eating the gaulick of France.  By the President, Departed Heroes—Whole labours won and whole blood sealed our Independence.  By Col. Lyman—The Militia of Massachusetts.  By Gen. Fernald—Agriculture, commerce, the fisheries, and mechanic arts. 
PORTSMOUTH, TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1808.
From the Washington Monitor of July 9. "Government have received dispatches from our ministers at Paris and London by lieutenant Lewis one of the messengers that went out and returned in the Olage , and who reached this city last evening.
"We understand that neither France nor Great Britain have manifested any disposition to relax in the regulations they have adopted towards neutral nations, and which have placed the United States in so unpleasant a situation.
"The Secretary of the Navy returned to the city yesterday in consequence of the arrival of the Olage . The President and all the Heads of Department are at present here.
The United States frigate Chesapeake , Commodore Decatur, has received orders to proceed on a cruise immediately. She will sail from Norfolk with the first wind.
SPAIN.
Our readers will recollect, that in our last we stated, a late arrival had announced, that the Spaniards had risen, attacked and beat the French army, that had entered Spain; and that the British squadron off Cadiz, was hourly expected to join the Spanish fleet there, to protect and convoy the old king of Spain and royal family to South America.
We confess we had doubts of the correctness of this account, though it appeared to be derived from a source, from which we might expect a correct statement. A late arrival from Gibraltar, at New York, confirms the intelligence from Madeira.
Capt. Sheffield, of the Schooner Mary Ann , from Gibraltar, informs that on his arrival at Gibraltar, the 14th of May, he found twenty-three sail of British transports full of troops getting under way, and was informed by an officer in the health office boat, which boarded him, that they were bound to Cadiz, to take possession of that place; which he said the Spaniards had given up to the British, captain Sheffield came through the Gulph with the above fleet, and left them steering for Cadiz.
The account from Madeira in point of time corresponds with the statement of Capt. Sheffield, as the intelligence from Madeira was as late as May 26.
Boston Centinel. Merchants be cautious—We are credibly informed by a gentleman from Brownville, that the custom house officer (Mr. Sacket) at Sacket's Harbour, had the last week seized and taken an American sloop laden with two hundred and fifty barrels of Pot and Pearl ashes, and other produce of this country, which she was endeavouring to convey to the English.
COMMUNICATIONS.
The modest Portsmouth Oracle has at last given us a full length picture of the federal ticket for Representatives to Congress; and we find notwithstanding the pretended letter from Hillsborough in favor of James Wilson, or the one from Cheshire in favor of John C. Chamberlain; or the recommendation of Mr. Hale from Stratford ; that the whole was "collected" at Auburn as a curiosity for the Cabinet , whence being sent to Boston for a new polish by junto instruments, it has been transmitted to the Portsmouth Oracle , and is now hung up in the temple as an object of adoration—"If it will not bear a severe canvass let it fall" says the Oracle .—No! let it hang I, the image can do no harm.—Who is John C. Chamberlain, Esq.? Is he renowned for Probity ? Is James Wilson, a strict moralist ? Is N. A. Haven or William Hale a Cicero or a Demosthenes ? Daniel Blaisdell was Counsellor, and only four months ago his constituents elected in his stead William Tarlton, Esq. a firm Republican and friend to the people. But we will not examine the particular features of these candidates. If no dishonor could otherwise attach to the men who compose the federal ticket; they by suffering their names to be on the ticket dishonour themselves. Would an honest man suffer himself to be elevated by falsehood? Would a virtuous man raise himself by immoral and vicious instruments? Would a patriot depend on the suffrages of a party whose object is disorganization : whose associates are the known, and acknowledged enemies of the country; and who despairing to overcome the good sense of the people, alarm them by the grossest misstatements; excite their fears by wild and visionary tales; and then appeal to their feelings in the hope that a momentary agitation may induce an error, that years of exertion could not rectify. Federalists pretend an improper disposition of the two million of dollars, voted by Congress to meet contingent expenses; but which two million (as the expenses did not accrue) still remain in the treasury, as is clearly shown by official documents of Congress. Federalists pretend that the Executive of the U. States, and a large majority of the Senate and House of Representatives of Congress and consequently, almost all the State legislatures in the Union for approving their measures, are under French influence—are slaves of France,—and forgetful of their oath, their country, and their God, would willingly surrender our National Independence! Yet, no facts are adduced; no evidence to prove the charge is adduced; and we challenge them in vain to an argument on any of their positions; and are left in doubt at which most to be astonished, their extreme wickedness, or their consummate impudence. Federalists pretend that they are friends to the independence of the country; yet we see them associating and advising in the most confidential manner with English ministers, consuls, agents and spies, as though Federalists and Tories were synonymous terms, and the year 1808 was converted into 1775! Federalists advocate the cause of England, and declare England the protector of Nations, the friend of suffering humanity. That England, whose orders and proclamations have expunged the ritual obligations of nations, whose gold has corrupted their virtue, and whose arms at the sacking of Copenhagen and the attack on the frigate Chesapeake declared in a voice louder than thunder, "The power of England is the only law she acknowledges!"
The people of New Hampshire are once more called upon to struggle for independence. They will not forget the perils of the Revolution. They will not forget the exertions that were necessary to re-establish their independence when a federal administration, at a time far less momentous than the present, framed a flimsy act , and excise laws ; created a new debt, levied direct taxes; sent hordes of tax gatherers among us to establish an influence, and eat up our substance; and when, as a free people, we would have asked why are these things so?—gagged us with a sedition law ! The people of New-Hampshire will not forget that to prevent evils is easier, than to remedy them; and that union and manly exertion alone can save them from the designs of a party, which from the dawn of the revolution until the present day, acts and reasons, not as Americans, but as Englishmen .
We have noticed the exultation of the federal party at the defection of Mr. Skinner, late Treasurer in Massachusetts: and it reminds us of the joy which Caiaphas the Jewish high Priest expressed at the defection of Judas Iscariot when he betrayed his master.
Many attempts to be made to detract from the virtue of Republicans by holding up Mr. Skinner as an object of reproach—A Republican is Mr. Skinner—Mr. Skinner is a defaulter! Therefore Republicans are defaulters! This is a fallacy syllogism , but correct federal logic .—Yet permit me to ask, whether the conduct of a late federal Postmaster in Massachusetts is evidence that all federalists, or all federal post-masters, are unworthy of confidence? Or whether the conspiracy of Aaron Burr is evidence that the federal members of Congress who, day and night, babbled for his being President of the United States, are conspirators? Or, whether the traitorous designs of Benedict Arnold, who was bribed by England, are evidence that Washington who recommended, and the members of the convention which appointed him, were all traitors? Or, whether the crim con of Alexander Hamilton with Mrs. —, is evidence that all federalists break the seventh commandment? Or, lastly, whether the apostasy of Judas Iscariot is evidence that all the Apostles were apostates, and likewise their Divine master himself!
It is very entertaining to hear the Oracle rave about the Hon. Mr. Gilman our senator. The Oracle predicts, and like ancient oracles would contrive to fulfil its own prediction. Its object is to divide the Republicans, and make them jealous of each other. If Mr. Gilman should be proscribed would federalists mourn!—Perhaps the Oracle may offer for our imitation the example of the federal legislature of Massachusetts, which so shamefully proscribed their senator, the virtuous and patriotic John Quincy Adams, son of the late President, because he thought John Smith implicated in the conspiracy of Aaron Burr; and approved the embargo as a necessary measure; and corrected the false statements of Timothy Pickering; and was opposed to the exactions and insults of Great Britain; and declared, that the American Government was free from French influence, and had acted impartially towards all nations.
The following is the Republican Ticket for Representatives to Congress:
 CLEMENT STORER,  DANIEL M. DURELL,  JUDEDIAH K. SMITH,  FRANCIS GARDNER,  CHARLES CUTIS, 
We were surprised to see in the last Observatory the name of Judge HALL, among the candidates recommended by the republican convention, instead of Gen. STORER—we know not how the editor of that paper could have been led into this mistake—this is not according to his usual correctness. The same list has been published in the Portsmouth Oracle , but we presume no one can have put any confidence in information upon this subject derived from that source,—we hope that no republicans will suffer themselves to be misled by this error—it is to us unaccountable, but we fear some enemy hath done this.
HOME CONCERNS. —If any of the Americans should think fit to celebrate independence another year, and dine in public it is hoped they will appear in homespun , and neither eat nor drink anything but the native produce of our own country. This will be true independence. It will be imitating the illustrious example set by our patriotic President, and by Gov. Cabel of Virginia. It is high time to wean ourselves from French wines and brandies, and British silks and broadcloths. [ Chronicle .]
Mr. Cogswell's Republican Oration at Newburyport very justly introduces Samuel's character of a King. This character of a King ought ever to be read with the Declaration of our Independence. And though it may not be pleasing to all who hear it, yet many may be found who will compare the declaration of Independence with the bible, and the words of one of the best Presidents mentioned in the bible. [ Reg. ]
SELECT TOASTS.
The Embargo. —Let the flatterer of despots rail, the man of blood bluster, the merchant who has no country but gain and no religion but cent per cent, oppose the laws; yet true Americans, the friends of humanity, will rejoice in the wisdom of the Government, who thereby protect their rights without dipping their hands in blood.
HOME MANUFACTURES. —By the Cannon and the Sword the Independence of the United States was achieved; by the Loom and the Anvil it must be established. May we celebrate the next return of this day dressed in American Manufactures.
The Judiciary of the United States. —May it be soon purged from the influence of Burrism , the legal jargon of Marshallism , the drunken quibbles of Martinism , and the deep intrigues of Federalism .
The Government of our choice. —May it never be subverted by Anglo-Federalists and Old Tories , but remain an everlasting beacon to direct the aspiring efforts of man seeking through blood and slaughter his long lost liberties."
TRUE PATRIOTISM! —With the greatest pleasure we have observed, that our southern brethren have very generally resolved to clothe themselves in homespun . Our ILLUSTRIOUS PRESIDENT has set the GLORIOUS example, and every real Patriot ought to follow it, if he would consult the real dignity of his country. Will not New-England-men (a large majority of whom are firm REPUBLICANS) prove to the world that their love of country is superior to their love of fashion. [ Reg. ]
We hear from St. Louis, that several of the Indian tribes up the Misouri had manifested a very decided spirit of hostility towards the United States; that some murders had been committed, and a general alarm excited among the inhabitants on the frontiers. [ Kentucky paper .]
By a traveller who passed through Lexington about the middle of June from New Orleans, we are informed that the Indians are continuing their murders. A gentleman from Georgia for Natchez was lately shot through the body and robbed. A company coming up from the latter place, was attacked and plundered just ahead of the person who gave the information, but whose party were fortunately sufficiently numerous to deter the Indians from hostilities. [ Ibid .]
We continue to receive accounts of the extraordinary convulsions which have been felt in this atmosphere, and which have extended into different parts of New-England. In its course thro' New Hampshire the hail storm passed with fury through Boscawen and Salisbury above Concord on the Merrimac , and about half a degree N. W. from Newburyport , at the mouth of the river. It is affirmed that 5000 panes of glass were destroyed in the space of half a mile, and forests and buildings were much injured. The storm was felt severely at Exeter and Concord in its course. It was also felt in New-London , Waterford , and Groton , in Connecticut , and a child was killed by the lightning at Stonington . The Tornado was felt in the south-western parts of Massachusetts , in Lee and that vicinity. It was violent also in Vermont . At Windham , on the Connecticut , a tree was blown down. In some places the hail was of an extraordinary size, and was in large frozen masses after its descent. In another place, were torrents of rain, and heavy thunder. In several places cattle were killed. The weather has been very warm in the middle States; and according to the last accounts from Philadelphia the thermometer was as high as 98 degrees. [ Essex Reg. ]
Advices are received at Norfolk , by the Eliza , captain Brown , from Havana , which state, that by intelligence received from Spain to the 18th of May the Prince of Peace was actually beheaded, and his estates confiscated. The tonnage of sixty cents per ton on vessels arriving at Havana , with a duty of three per cent. had been abolished. The monies arising from those impositions were exclusively appropriated for the Prince of Peace.
THE EMBARGO, or WAR.
The true question to be decided by the People of the United States, is, whether the Embargo is better or worse than War?
THE EMBARGO will produce temporary inconvenience; the loss of a few thousand dollars; and give a little more idle time to the citizens, who do not choose to turn their attention to internal improvements. It will not starve any body—on the contrary, the staple necessaries of life will be cheaper.
A WAR will produce the loss of millions of dollars, burning and lacking of towns and cities, rape, theft, murders, streams of blood, weeping widows, helpless orphans, the beggary of thousands, the ruin of agriculture, and an extensive depravation of morals. Citizens of the United States! which do you choose. [ Washington Monitor .]
THE HEAT
was greater in this town on Saturday and Sabbath day last, than we recollected ever to have experienced. At one o'clock on Saturday the Thermometer stood at 93; at two o'clock at 97. On Sabbath morning at sunrise it stood at 80, and continued to rise gradually until 20 minutes before one, when it stood at 102 for fifteen minutes, after which it gradually sunk until half past three o'clock, when a smart and refreshing shower fell of 20 minutes duration; after which it stood at 84.
The Thermometer hung by the side of a door fronting N. and next to the street, possibly the reflection of the sun from the buildings on the opposite side of the street, might have some effect.
In the year 1798, when the Fever and Dysentery swept away so many of our citizens, the Thermometer stood at 98 thirteen times, from the 1st of July to the 30th of September—since then, we do not find it has exceeded 95 [ Extracted from C. Peirce's Meteorological observations .]
C. PEIRCE has Thermometers of various sizes for sale of the following prices; 21/ 27/ 30/ 39/ 45/ 47/ 48/ 49/—Surely the curious may be suited from such a variety.
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At Greenland , yesterday morning, Rev'd JAMES A. NEAL , funeral this afternoon at 3 o'clock,—relations and friends are requested to attend without further invitation.
In this town, a child of Henry S. Langdon , Esq.—and a child of Mr. Andrew Hall .
Mr. Prescott's Oration.
Just Published, and for Sale at this Office,
AN ORATION,
Delivered the Fourth of July, 1808,
In the North Meeting House,
IN PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
By George Washington Prescott.
Subscribers are requested to call and receive their Copies July 19.
AUCTION.—THIS DAY.
TO be sold at Public Auction THIS DAY at 11 o'clock, a.m. at Mr. Samuel Fernald's store, north end—sundry articles, among which are 3 Hhds. Sugar; 40 rounds Beef; barrels ditto; 16 bundles sheathing Paper; 2 buhels Rye; W. O Hhd. Shooks and Heacing; fowl Leather; scale Beam; empty Hogheads; number Hhds. Liverpool Salt, &c. &c.
Joseph Akerman, jr.
Portsmouth, July 19.
POSTPONEMENT.
THE sale of the Real Estate of the late KEYRAN WALSH , advertised for sale on the 21st instant, is postponed to Thursday the 20th day of October next, when it will be offered for sale on the premises, at 11 o'clock forenoon. ANDREW DUNLAP , Administrator.
S. LARKIN, Asst.
Portsmouth, July 19, 1808
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietor and owner of land in the town of NOTTINGHAM, in the county of Rockingham, and State aforesaid, who has not paid his county, school, town and highway taxes for the year 1807; that so much of the delinquents lands as will be sufficient, to pay the same, together with incidental charges; will be sold at public vendue at the House of Bradbury Bartlett , innholder in said town, on Monday the 26th day of September next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon unless prevented by previous payment to me the subscriber.
   No. Lot. Str. No. Acres. School tax. County tax. Town tax. Hwy tax.     John 1 38 & 39 Summer Street 63 17 60 122 132   Frost 40    JOHN DAVIS, one of the Collectors for said town of Nottingham, for the year 1807. Nottingham, July 16, 1808.
FOR SALE.
A HANDSOME new CHAISE and HARNESS; Also, two second hand do.; for cash or lumber—Apply to FRANCIS W. HARDY.

Dixville Road Lottery, will positively commence drawing the 25th day of the present month. Those who intend adventuring on the excellent scheme of this Lottery, will please to make speedy application for Tickets, as they will rise after the 15th inst. Ticket Venders will govern themselves accordingly, by returning unsold Tickets. Tickets & quarters in the above Lottery for sale at Charles Peirce's Bookstore. July 5, 1808.
New French Dictionary.
Just received, and for Sale at C. PEIRCE's Bookstore, An explanatory pronouncing Dictionary of the French language, price 9/6. Deletanville's new French Dictionary, 24/. Boyers French Dictionary, 21/. Nugent's new pocket Dictionary of the French and English languages, 10/6. OTHER FRENCH BOOKS. Duflot's nature displayed in her mode of teaching language to man; or a new and infallible method of acquiring a language in the shortest time possible; 2 vols octavo, 39/. Wanostracht's Recueil Choisi de traits historiques et de Contes Moraux 6/. Historie Romaine res memorables 6/9. Contes du tems passé de ma mere L'Oye 6/. Moore's Journal durant un Séjour en France 2 vols. octavo 24/. Tableau analytique des trois regnes de la nature 3/9. Cobert's le tuteur Anglais ou grammaire Reguliere de la langue Anglaise en deux parties 12/. Itineraire de Geneve, lausanne et Chamouni 3/9. Perrin's Grammar of the French tongue, grounded upon the decisions of the French Academy 7/6. Perrin's elements of French and English conversation with new familiar, and easy dialogues 4/6. Chambaud's Idioms of the French and English languages 4/6. Chambaud's Themes Francaise et Angloise 6/. Restaut's Grammaire Francaise 6/. Secret's elements of the langue Anglaise 4/6. Peyton's ditto 3/9. Fables Choises, a l'usage des Enfants 4/6. Grammaire Pratique, pour apprendre facilement et en peu de tems la langue Anglaise 3/9. Perry's models of Letters in French and English 4/6. Hamel's grammatical exercises upon the French language compared with the English 4/6. Rochevoucault's maximes et reflexions morales 4/6. Abecedaire utile au petit tableau des arts et Metiers 1/6. Also, Remarks and Criticisms on the Hon. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS's letter, to the Hon. HARRISON GRAY OTIS, containing upwards of sixty pages, price 20 cents. July 5.
TO BE SOLD, A BEAUTIFUL FARM in Hebron N.H. containing about 150 acres of the best soil, nearly 50 acres under good improvement, well watered with brooks and springs, lies warm, produces grass, corn, &c. equal to any in the country; is well proportioned for mowing, tillage and pasturing; the wild land is well timbered; has a thrifty young orchard, and has a good House and Barn (both new) thereon. Said Farm is situate about half a mile from the main road, the meeting house, the school house, a saw and grist mill, blacksmiths and various other mechanics, of course is near a growing market for wood, timber and all kinds of produce. The above property is valued at 1500 dollars ready pay. For further particulars inquire of the subscriber, or of JOHN H. CUMINGS, in Hebron. EZRA MARCH. Hebron, June 21, 1808.
A LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post-Office at Exeter, July 1, 1808. RACHEL JOHNSON; Josiah Coffin Smith; Edward Swasey; Ebenezer Swasey; Thomas Swasey; James Thurston; Eliza Tarlton; John Tarlton; Gideon Wardwell; John Dulin; Edmund Person; Abigail Powers, 2; Oliver Peabody; Ephraim Robinson; Enoch Rowe; Benjamin Rollins; Timothy Rowe; John Rundlet; Elizabeth Lamson; Stephen Lamson; Charles Keating; Samuel Hatch; Andrew Hutton; Micajah Hawkes, 2es, 2; Jonathan Hale 2; Nicholas Gilman; Benjamin Jo2es Gilman; John Folsom; Noah Emery; Oliver Crosby; Jonathan Conner; Amos Blanchard; Joseph Bordman; Zechariah Allen; Benjamin Abbott; Exeter. Dudley Robinson; Jonathan Smith; James Sinkler, jr.; Michael Fellows, Selectmen, Brentwood. Lydia Smith; Joseph Coomes, Stratham. Nabby Johnson, Kennington. Levi Brown, North Hampton. J. W. GILMAN, P.M.
State of New-Hampshire—Rockingham, ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-residents owners of land in the town of RAYMOND, in said county, who have not paid their highway, school, town and county taxes for the years 1805 and 1807; that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue on Monday the 5th day of September next, at the dwelling house of Sherburne Blake, Esq. innholder in said Raymond, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Non-residents last owners known of land in Raymond for 1805, No. of Acres. Value of land. Highway. School. Town. County.     Widow Moley French of Chester,   Capt. Michael Worthen of Chester,   Non-residents last owners known of lands in Raymond for 1807.   Capt. Benjamin Currier, of Chester, improved orchard, mowing and pasture, adjoining Chester line and S Frances 83 120 315 262 230 43   Sherburne Dearborn of Chester, a part of the French lot, 20 60 18 15 13 3   Widow Moley French of ditto, a part of the last mentioned lot, 30 90 27 23 19 4   Reuben Hall of ditto, improved mowing and pasture, a part of the farm where he now lives, north end, 36 30 26 5   Capt. Michael Worthen of ditto, improved meadow, part of the Clay farm, 24 20 17 3   Caleb Pillsbury of Candia, improved mowing and pasture, part of the Woodman farm, 50 75 107 89 78 14   Joseph Young of Deerfield, improved meadow and arable part of the Smith farm, near his house, 60 50 44 8   Abraham Morrill, of Brimwood, adjoining Capt. S. Nay, 15 16 5 4 3 1   Joseph Brown of Rye, improved pasture adjoining Capt. Todd, 20 30 21 18 15 3   Benjamin Moulton, of Kennington, improved pasture and arable, where Daniel Prevere, jr. lives, 150 500 199 155 32   John Bachelor of ditto, improved mowing and pasture, part of the Towel farm, 20 20 36 30 26 6    Raymond, June 23, 1808. THOMAS DEARBORN, Collector.
Spring and Summer GOODS. James Rundlet INFORMS his customers and the publick that he has just received a fresh supply of GOODS; which added to his stock on hand make a very general assortment of English, French & India GOODS, which will be sold at a small advance by Wholesale or Retail. May 24.
Church Prayer Books. PEIRCE, has just received One Hundred Church Prayer Books, of various prices, from 6/ to 30/ each. June 14. To be sold at Public Auction, on MONDAY the first day of August next, at 11 o'clock A.M. (if not previously disposed of at private sale,) A LARGE two story Dwelling-HOUSE, seven rooms on a floor and eight chambers, situated in Mason-street, next to Col. Gains' dwelling in Congress-street—it being very convenient & central—is now, and formerly was improved as a Tavern & Boarding House; it has a good cellar, and the Aqueduct in the kitchen, also, a stable and other out houses.—For terms, apply to JOSEPH DOE, jr. of Newmarket, or to NATH'L BROWN, Esq. inn-keeper near the premises. An undisputable title will be given to the purchaser. Portsmouth, July 5.
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Post-Office Portsmouth, (N.H.) July 4, 1808.
A. JOHN ADAMS; William Adams; Abraham Andrews; Nathaniel W. Adams, Newington. B. Ephraim Blaisdell; James T. Berry, Rye; Samuel Becket; John Barsantec; Asa Bodwell; Nathaniel Banfield; Richard K. Burnham; Benjamin Bramhall; Dorothy Bennett; James Brown; John Baker; Josiah Batchelder, North-Hampton; George Bell, New-Castle; Jacob Barney. C. William Cutts, jr. Kittery; Ichabod Cole, Kittery; Benjamin Carter. D. Peter Dickson, jr.; Elizabeth Harris Downing, Newington; Deborah Downing, Newington; Jonathan Downing; William Drew, Newington; William Drake, Nathan Dow, jr.; Joseph Doe. E. Olive Elkins, Rye; Reuben Eaton; Daniel Eaton. F. Joseph Frost, New-Castle; Samuel T. Frost, Lee; Joanna Frost; James Folsom; Ebenezer Fry, Kittery; Isaac Fry. G. William Gray; Mary Ann Goodwin; Sally Gooden; Asa Grosvener; Peter Goff; James Grouard, jr.; Edward Gove; Nathaniel Goss, Greenland; Joseph Gavit. H. Samuel Hill; Thomas Herrington; William Harper; William Hastings; Tho's Humphreys; Richard Hall; Joseph Hodgdon, Newington; Uriah Hancom; Abigail V. Hanson; Joseph Hoit; John Hill, Kittery; Louis Sands; Ham and Lakeman; James Hill. I. & J. John Ives; Mary Ives; Richard James; Marcy Jackson; Thomas Johnson. K. Abel Kyes; Thomas King; Timothy P. Killeait. L. Nathaniel Lear, New-Castle; Abigail Leach; John Lovering Greenland; William Lord; Daniel Lord; Samuel Libbey, Rye; Samuel Little; Joseph Leigh; Seth Libbey; Thomas H. Lewis; John Leighton; John Lock; William Marshall; Hannah Marston North-Hampton; Joseph Morrill; Mary Moore; Samuel Mullen. N. Mason Norton, Northwood; Job Norton; John Nelson; Nathaniel P. Neal, North-Hampton; Mary Nelson; Anthony Noell. O. Thomas E. Oliver, New-Castle; Olofett Kavannah and Cottrell. P. Isaac Prichard, New-Castle; Rev'd John Peak; William P. Pickering; Allen Porter, New-Castle; Samuel Packard; James Perkins, Rye; Joseph Pickering; James H. Pierpoint; Josiah Phillips, Kittery Point; Nathaniel Peirce; Samuel Parker, Nathaniel Parker; James Potter; John Palmer. R. H. M. de Rochmont, Aaron Rowell, Newington; Dollie Rollins. S. Nath'l Stevens, Kittery; John Sheafe, Greenland; James Steele; Samuel Stickney; Charles Sergeant; Jonathan Stevens; John Sitney; Daniel Symes; Sarah Stevens; John Shattuck; Susan Sheafe; Jonathan Sherburne, jr. T. William Tiedran; Eliza Thomson; Richard Tolson, John Tilton, Michael Tucker. U. Mary Upton. V. John Veasey; James Verney, Kittery; W. Henry B. Williams; Richard C. Wiggins; Sarah Warrantouse; S. Walls; Samuel White; Nancy Whitehouse; Hannah Weeks, Greenland; Mary Worker; James Wingate; David Wilcox; Jonathan Warey. Y. Edmund S. Young; Jonathan Young. N.B. Those names with no town annexed are for Portsmouth. MARK SIMES, Post Master.
New Spring and Summer GOODS. Just received and now opened at DRAPER'S CHEAP CASH STORE, a very extensive variety of the most Fashionable, Fancy, and Staple, PIECE GOODS, adapted to the present & approaching season. AMONG WHICH ARE, LADIES elegant Mantles and 6 4 damask Shawls; blk. lace Nett, for shawls; black lace Veiling; elegant white lace Veiling; Spider-net; fine leno and spider-net Muffins; linen Cambricks; fancy Muffins; 4 4 and 6 4 cambrick ditto; 4-4 and 6 4 plain and figur'd book & jaconet ditto. Variety of fashionable Plaid Lute-strings; shaded taffeta and gormtune broad Ribbons; Satin Gormtune and figured taffeta do. do.; elegant patch Furnitures; low priced Copperplates. A great variety of Pink & dark plaid Ginghams; 7 8 and 4 4 London Chintzes, light colours with small figures; white thread and cotton Laces & Edgings; common and cambrick Dimities; blk. Laces. A great variety of Parasols, with walking canes; Leghorn straw Flats; cane and willow ditto; chip Flats; straw Bonnets and Hats; figur'd Satins, suitable for Bonnets; pink, buff, green, blue, and white Surfats; fine white linen and cotton Pocket Handkerchiefs; fancy silk Handksfs.; 6 4 twill'd cotton Shawls; 6 4 lace cambrick and muslin Shawls; pink, blue, buff, salmon, purple and slate Cambricks; 7 8, 4-4 and 6 4 black Cambricks, of a good quality; India blk. Lute-strings; Florence do.; 6 4 twill'd Cambrick; blk. Modes and Crapes; black and green pelong Satins; Italian Silks; Imperial straw Trimmings; gown Patterns; black and colour'd silk Velvets; black tabby do.; Ladies and gentlemen's silk and cotton Hosiery; Gentlemen's fashionable Mar-feilles Quiltings; Ladies lace and pic nic Gloves and Mitts; English and French silk Gloves, all colours; silk and kid habit Gloves; men's beaver do.; silk chamber Muffins; black silk Florentine, very nice. Variety of Coquelico; dark, blue, and other fashionable Calicoes; 1 trunk low priced Calicoes; English Diapers; diaper table Cloths; Irish Linens; British Shirting Cottons. An assortment of Fans from 3 cents, to 1,75; Tortoiseshell and common hair Combs; plain blk Lute-tring Ribbons, a scarce article; Gold ear Hoops; gown Trimmings; silk Cords; Ladies kid Shoes, cheap; Grandurills; English yellow Nankins; Nankinets; Italian black and colored sewing Silks; silk Umbrellas; cotton ditto; 4 4, 5 4 and 6 4 Oil Cloths; Bandanna and Madras Handksfs.; super-fine Broad Cloths and Cassimeres. Variety of Kidderminster Carpetings, of the newest patterns; Gentlemen's super Hats; low priced do from 1 to 4 dollars; Velvets and Velveteens; silvered Cords; gentlemen's Leghorn and willow Hats; Suspenders; blue and yellow Nankins, superior quality; Madras Stripes; Cullahs; blue India Cottons; cotton Checks; fine Shirting, and low priced India Cottons, &c. &c. &c. May 17, 1808.
To LET, the House now occupied by Nath'l S. Peirce, in High Street, apply to REBECCA HARDY. Portsmouth, July 12, 1808. State of New Hampshire, Grafton ss. THE proprietors and owners of the seventy acre lots of land, within the township of HAVERHILL, in the county of Grafton aforesaid, are hereby notified that a tax of three dollars and forty-five cents, on each of said lots has been duly assessed, and committed to me the subscriber for collection, agreeably to a vote of said proprietors, at a meeting legally holden at the house of Simon Towle, Esq. in Haverhill aforesaid, by adjournment, on the eighth day of April, 1808, that the said proprietors and owners have been duly notified thereof, and for the payment of the same agreeably to law; the delinquents are therefore hereby notified, that unless payment shall be made to me, at my dwelling-house in Haverhill aforesaid, before the last Tuesday of August, 1808, of the said tax, with the reasonable incidental charges on the same, that so much of each of the said delinquents land as will pay the same tax and reasonable incidental charges, will on said day be sold at Public Auction, at the house of Simon Towle, Esq. in Haverhill aforesaid, between the hours of ten of the clock in the forenoon and six of the clock in the afternoon. The delinquents are as follows.
   Proprietors Names. No. of Lots. Division.     James Nevens, 55 south.   Ditto, 55 north.   William Symms, 56 south.   Ditto, 43 north.   Jacob Hall, undrawn.   Ditto, undrawn.   John Nelson, ditto.   Ditto, ditto.   Maxy Haseltine, 48 north.   Ditto, 39 south.   Samuel Wentworth, undrawn.   Ditto, ditto.   John Hastings, 21 north.   Ditto, 33 north.   Lemuel Tucker, 26 south.   Ditto, 75 south.    JAMES WOODWARD, Collector. Haverhill, July 8th, 1808.
   Proprietors Names. No. of Lots. Division.     John Herriman, 35 north.   Ditto, 50 north.   John Hall, undrawn.   Ditto, 58 north.   William Porter, 25 south.   Ditto, 5 north.   Moses Foster, 30 north.   Ditto, 41 north.   Edmond Coleby, 79 south.   Ditto, 36 north.   Aaron Horsemore, 51 south.   Ditto, 70 south.   John Hazen, jun. 24 south.   Ditto, 21 south.   Richard Pattee, 43 south.   Ditto, 72 south.   John Hale, 20 south.   Ditto, 17 north.   Nathaniel Merrill, 40 north.   Ditto, 56 north.   Byfield Lloyd, 40 south.   Ditto, 68 south.   George March, 36 south.   Ditto, 77 south.   John Moores, 31 south.   Ditto, 16 north.   Minister first settled, undrawn.   Ditto, 42 north.   Ebenezer Hale, 49 south.   Ditto, 20 north.   David Hall, 9 south.   Ditto, 44 south.   John Wentworth, 10 south.   Ditto, 60 south.   Nathaniel Barrel, 11 south.   Ditto, 22 south.   Enoch Hall, 4 south.   Ditto, undrawn.   Abraham Dow, 74 south.   Ditto, 15 north.   Thomas Johnson, 78 south.   Ditto, 38 north.   Henry Sherburne, 6 south.   Ditto, 8 north.   Jonathan Foster, undrawn.   Ditto, 80 south.   Uriah Morse, 32 north.   Ditto, 34 north.   Governor Francis Barnard 42 south.   Ditto, 60 north.   Enoch Heath, 13 north.   Ditto, 25 north.   Benoni Wright, 57 south.   Ditto, 23 north.   Timothy Bedel, 24 north.   Ditto, 31 north.   John Trussell, 14 north.   Ditto, 59 south.   John Lampson, 45 north.   Ditto, 51 north.   John Mills, 46 north.   Ditto, 18 north.   Nehemiah Lovewell, 12 north.   Ditto, 39 north.   William Page, 11 north.   Ditto, 12 south.   Joseph Blanchard, 27 south.   Ditto, 2 north.   John White, 9 north.   Ditto an hundred acre lot, in lieu of a 70 acre lot, to the right as voted by the proprietors, No. 9, 1st Range.   John Church, 7 north.   Ditto, 29 north.   Benjamin Merrill, undrawn.   Ditto, 76 south.   Samuel Hobert, 27 north.   Ditto, 44 north.   Joseph Kelly, 78 south.   Ditto, undrawn.   Benjamin Moores, 57 north.   Ditto, 23 south.   John Page, 29 south.   Ditto, 47 north.   Robert Peasee, 5 south.   Ditto, undrawn.   Simon Stevens, 8 south.   Ditto, 45 south.   David Hobart, 7 south.   Ditto, 28 south.   Jacob Kent, undrawn.   Ditto, 13 south.   Josiah Little, 54 south.   Ditto, 69 south.   David Page, 19 north.   Ditto, 54 north.   William Hazen, 61 south.   Ditto, undrawn.   Moses Hazen, 37 south.   Ditto, 1 north.   Ephraim Bayley, 52 south.   Ditto, 59 north.   John Taplin, 38 south.   Ditto, 6 north.   Stephen Knight, 50 south.   Ditto, 37 north.   James White, 58 south.   Ditto, 53 north.   Reuben Mills, 41 south.   Ditto, 4 north.   Isael Harrimon, undrawn.   Ditto, undrawn.   Richard Emery, 71 south.   Ditto, undrawn.   William Toburn, 53 south.   Ditto, 10 north.   James Philbrick, 3 north.   Ditto, 22 north.   Incorporated Society right, 17   Ditto, 18   Ditto, 19   Glebe right, 14   Ditto, 15   Ditto, 16   School right, 46 south.   Ditto, 47 south.   Ditto, 48 south.   John Hurd, Esq. 5 of 70 acre lots, agreeably to vote of the proprietors as appears on the record to be drawn in seventy acre shares, now in common with the other proprietors which have undrawn lots, Dollars 17, 25 cts.  
ERROL. WHEREAS application hath been made to me by the owners and proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the township of ERROL, in the county of Coos, in the State of New-Hampshire, to call a meeting of the proprietors and owners of said township, to meet at the dwelling house of Mrs. Eunice Wells, in Hampton-falls, in said State, on Friday the sixteenth day of September next, at nine of the clock in the morning, for the following purposes— 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting. 2. To raise any sum or sums of money to pay State and county taxes, to make and repair roads, and to pay any other demands which do now or hereafter shall exist against said proprietary. 3. To choose Assessors to assess said tax, and to appoint a Collector to collect the same. 4. To determine whether the proprietors will authorize any person or persons to execute deeds of any quantities of land, to any actual settlers in said township. 5. To determine whether the proprietors will appoint an agent or agents to appear and act on any or all occasions in behalf of said proprietors to which he or they may be authorized. 6. To determine whether the proprietors will agree to sell any of their undivided lands in said township, and on what terms they will sell the same. I do therefore in pursuance of said application, hereby notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township of Errol, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid. Given under my hand and seal, this 28th day of June, A.D. 1808. WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Clerk of said Errol.
MILLSFIELD. WHEREAS application hath been made to me by the owner and proprietor of more than one sixteenth part of the township of MILLSFIELD, in the county of Coos, in the State of New-Hampshire, to call a meeting of the owners and proprietors of said township, to be holden at the house of Eunice Wells, in Hampton-falls, in the county of Rockingham, on Friday the sixteenth day of September next, at nine of the clock in the morning, for the following purposes— 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said meeting. 2. To raise a tax to make and repair roads in said township, to procure settlers and assist them in the settlement of said town, to pay State and county taxes, and any other demands which now or hereafter may exist against said proprietary. 3. To choose Assessors to assess said tax, and appoint a Collector to collect the same. 4. To appoint an agent or agents to do and transact such business for the proprietary, as shall appear necessary to be done by an agent. 5. To draw, sever and set off other lots, to and amongst the proprietors of said township. 6. To sell certain portions of the common and undivided lands, for the purpose of promoting the settlement of said township, and paying demands that now or hereafter may exist against said proprietary. 7. To ratify, confirm and establish all or any of the votes, transactions and grants made by the proprietors at any or all of their meetings, subsequent to July 4th, 1798. I do therefore in pursuance of said application, hereby notify and warn the proprietors and owners of said township of Millsfield, to meet at the time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid. Given under my hand and seal, this 30th day of June, A.D. 1808. WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Clerk of said Millsfield.
ERROL. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of the township of ERROL, in the county of Coos, and State of New-Hampshire, that at a legal meeting of the proprietors and owners of said township, holden at Hampton-falls, in the county of Rockingham, in said State, on the 28th day of June, A.D. 1808—They voted to raise a tax of Two Dollars on the common and undivided land in each original right and share of land in said township, being in the whole One hundred seventy-two Dollars, for the purpose of making and repairing roads in said township, paying State and county taxes, and all other demands that then or thereafter should exist against said proprietary; said tax is to be paid by the sixteenth day of September next, and committed said assessment to me to collect; and that unless the same is paid to me at my dwelling-house in Epping, in said county of Rockingham, by said 16th day of September aforesaid, so much of their lands in said township will be advertised for sale, as will pay said taxes and legal charges. WILLIAM PLUMER, Proprietors Collector. Epping, July 2d, 1808.